Kootenai County NAACP celebrates gala
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The Rachae Thomas Trio performed Sunday during the Freedom Fund Gala benefiting the Kootenai County branch of the NAACP. Photo courtesy of Christine Harding.
COEUR d’ALENE — More than 50 people attended Sunday's Freedom Fund Gala, benefiting the Kootenai County branch of the NAACP at the Rivaura Estate Vineyard & Wine tasting room in downtown Coeur d'Alene.
Keynote speaker Pastor James Watkins of New Hope Baptist Church Spokane shared his experiences as a youth and adult in the Coeur d'Alene and Spokane areas. The Rachae Thomas Trio provided musical entertainment.
The gala is the local branch's largest fundraiser of the year. Donations are still being accepted.
Info: www.kootenaicountynaacp.org
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