Local nonprofit organizations and causes are recipients of various means of support throughout the year, from pocket change to oversized checks and from helping hands to business sponsors.
The ladies of Cancer and Community Charities nonprofit, known as the 3Cs, are raffling off a patriotic-themed Christmas tree valued at $2,000.
The tree will be on display at the 3Cs annual holiday craft fair today from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Buildings 1 and 2. Admission is $2. Proceeds from the craft fair will benefit local charities.
Multiple fire agencies across Kootenai County are celebrating service, station and facility expansions as they work to keep up with the needs of North Idaho's expanding populace.
It is also the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week.