In last two weeks Eastern Washington and North Idaho have seen over five ATV accidents including one death in the LC Valley last week. While ATV riding is fun, it's important to learn proper technique to remain safe.

“We think it takes special skills to ride an ATV,” says Dale Stevens, a licensed ATV safety instructor with the ATV Safety Institute. ASI is a non-profit sponsored by the all the major ATV manufacturers. Instructors like Stevens teach regular safety classes to educate riders on proper technique, safety skills and the responsibilities that come with owning and riding ATVs.

After taking his course many riders tell Stevens that they didn't know what a work out riding is and that they expected it to be easier. Stevens says that a lot of people expect ATVs to be like riding a couch on wheels but it that it takes a lot of physical effort and knowledge of how ATVs operate to remain safe while riding.

The weather will be warm this weekend and as you're looking for ways to celebrate your mom on Sunday afternoon you may want to stop by Coeur d'Alene City Park for the North Idaho College Wind Symphony and Chamber Singer's annual Mother's Day Concert. 

The concert will feature music from the days before shopping malls and moving pictures when city parks were the place to gather for holiday entertainment. Band Director Terry Jones and Choral Instructor Max Mendez will conduct songs from the Sousa era as well as songs like "America" from Westside Story among others.

The annual Mother's Day Concert is Sunday, May 12th at 2pm in Coeur d'Alene City Park. The concert is free to the public.