Community Corner
🌱 Which Rathdrum kids stood out in this week’s youth sports?
Coming up: Rathdrum – PNW Vets Camaraderie & Connection on the Rathdrum Patch calendar
Good morning Rathdrum! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Rathdrum kids stood out in this week's youth sports?
Also on today's calendar: Small Group Kids Classes-10-14 year olds and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 44.
- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Youth Sports Sept. 30, 2026 (cdapress.com) — Rathdrum Parks and Recreation youth soccer and volleyball teams just wrapped another busy week, with scores and standout players listed across all age divisions. Local families can also see how kids from nearby Hayden and Post Falls leagues performed, from mini-kickers to flag football and bowling, making it easy to spot friends, classmates, and neighbors in the results. 
📸 Around Rathdrum
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rathdrum
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★ Featured events ★
- Rathdrum – PNW Vets Camaraderie & Connection →
Cascadia Pizza Co., 8083 Main St, Rathdrum
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Small Group Kids Classes-10-14 year olds →
The Art Studio, 8052 W. Main Street Suite 204, Rathdrum
10:30 am - Impasto Fall Trees-Follow the Light →
The Art Studio, 8052 W. Main Street Suite 204, Rathdrum
10:00 am - VB at St. Maries
St Maries Middle School, 1315 Jefferson Ave, St Maries
4:00 pm - Cross Country Meet
Timberlake Senior High School, 5973 ID-54, Spirit Lake
4:30 pm - District-wide Elementary Cross Country Meet
Timberlake High School
4:30 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
📣 Rathdrum Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coeur d'Alene - Veteran's Club Patriot Pour →
Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn, 506 West Appleway Ave., Coeur d'Alene
9:00 am - Patriot Pour Post Falls 2 →
Post Falls ID
11:00 am - Post Falls - Veteran's Club Patriot Pour PF2 →
American Legion Post 0143, 1138 E Poleline Ave, Post Falls
12:00 pm - SEE Into Our Future at Safe Passage
Safe Passage, 850 N. 4th St., CDA
3:00 pm - District Cross Country Meet
Kootenai County Fairgrounds - North Idaho State Fair & Rodeo, 405, Coeur d'Alene
4:30 pm - Thursday Night Defensive Handgun →
Fernan Rod & Gun Club, 11600 Fernan Lake Road, Coeur d'Alene
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Rathdrum. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Hayden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rathdrum here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hayden
- City of Hayden installs benches with a view (krem.com)
- Marlys Newcomb, 88 (cdapress.com)
- PREP ROUNDUP: Lambert wins in card-off at Circling Raven (cdapress.com)
Post Falls
- PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls wins at Volleyball 4 the Cure (cdapress.com)
- William 'Bill' L. Putman, 84 (cdapress.com)
Ok Rathdrum! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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