Briefs March 12, 2010

'Tips for Haiti' raises $340

COEUR d'ALENE - A recent "Tips for Haiti" fundraiser brought in $340 for Dr. Michael Ettner and the Haiti Endowment fund.

The money was raised by bartenders and servers who donated a portion of their tips for a day last month.

Organizers credited several people with making the event a success. They included Doug Clark from the Lakers Inn, Tabatha Tipton and Diane Monroe from Davis Donuts and Tanya Manning and Tina Denning from the Coeur d'Alene Eagles.

Others who helped were Cathy Rubow, Lacy Beemer and Sherry Grovenor, and Jeff Featherstone from Inland Northwest Bank.

Money was also raised at JB's, the Office Bar and Grill, Get n' Go and the 1210 Tavern. Servers wore "Tips for Haiti," buttons donated by Frank Granier.

Grail to hold Taylor benefit Saturday

COEUR d'ALENE -

The Grail Restaurant and Multipurpose Arena in Huetter is hosting a benefit drive at 8 p.m. Saturday for the family of Ryan Taylor.

Taylor, 28, was shot to death Tuesday at an apartment complex in Hayden.

Proceeds from the night will go toward paying for funeral expenses as well as raise money for Taylor's three daughters.

Cover charge costs $5 and the event will go to closing.

The Grail is located at 4720 W. Seltice Way.

Information: 665-5882

Christian Youth Theater begins

COEUR d'ALENE -

Spring session of Christian Youth Theater - North Idaho begins 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Christ the King Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave.

Students can register for classes through March 25. Classes are held every Tuesday or Thursday for 10 weeks and end on June 1 and 3 with a final performance.

Classes offered include drama, voice, dance, comedy and an introduction to musical theater class.

Information: www.cytnorthidaho.com or (208) 765-8600