Coeur d'Alene man bringing people together through Monday Night Dinners in backyard, now offering meals in parks, cruise ships

Zonky Jazz Band plays during Monday Night Dinner at Adam Schluter’s house in Coeur d’Alene on May 17, 2021. Informal invitations to dinners at his home has led to lasting friendships. (KATHY PLONKA/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW) As North Idaho’s population continues to increase, Coeur d’Alene’s Adam Schlüter has created a bonding avenue within his community, a beloved concept that he hopes can be applied to many different cultures and communities worldwide: a potluck dinner with live music and fellowship. Monday Night Dinners originated when Schlüter lived in St. Louis, and his mother...