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Today
Blood Drive at the University of Idaho - 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Commons Clearwater-Whitewater room.
North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic - will be at the Osburn Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. For an appointment, call 786-7474.
Reiki Lecture - given by Barbara Lee at 6 p.m. at Three Sisters Coffee House, 621 Spokane St. in Post Falls. Reiki is a hands-on healing art. The name translates as “universal life force energy.” Information: 773-7822.
“Back to the Blanket” - 7 p.m. at Brix Restaurant, 317 E. Sherman Ave. This is part of The Lake City Playhouse Reader’s Theater and is a new political play by local playwright Robert Casemore. Admission is free. Information: 667-1323.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee - will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene City Hall, 710 Mullan Ave.
Upcoming
“The Phantom” - Continues Thursday at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden, with curtain time at 7 p.m. This is based on the book by Arthur Kopit, and is the predecessor to “Phantom of the Opera.” Additional shows Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 seniors, $12 students, $8 children. Information: 667-1323.
“Gint” - Continues Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Schuler Auditorium in Boswell Hall on the North Idaho College. This NIC theater production is about a character that lies and seduces his way through life until he has to confront his actions. Directed by Joe Jacoby and starring Giuseppi Romano. This play is intended for adult audiences. Information: 769-3220.
“The Diviners” - Continues Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Lake City High School Auditorium, presented by Troupe de Wolfe productions, directed by Sandra Seaton. The play takes place in a southern Indiana town of Zion during the dust bowl. Cost: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors and $3 with Lake City ASB card and children under 12. Information: 769-0769.
North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic - will be at the Spirit Lake Community Center Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 667-3481.
Living By the Water - 7 p.m. Thursday with local author and naturalist Jack Nisbet, will examine how the human and natural worlds interact today along our waterways, and what the future may hold for both, at the Post Falls Public Library. Information: 773-1506.
Reading Lewis and Clark - This is the last in the series, and will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Information: 263-6930.
Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats - Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint; $16 general admission, $8 for those under 18.
Workshops about careers in nonprofit sector - Thursday, Careers for the Common Good will be held in the Idaho Commons at the University of Idaho, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. Information: 885-9442.
Natural Medicine Seminar Series and Open Forum - Women’s Health, Part I, will deal with PMS, menstrual cramps, acne, irregular menses and hormonal imbalance. Program will be presented by Dr. Pamela Langenderfer, Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 13 of the Winton Building at North Idaho College. Information: 664-1644.
Signing Babies - Thursday from 9-10 a.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Preregistration is encouraged; call 769-2315 for this opportunity to increase communication with the very young.
Kootenai Environmental Alliance – will meet Thursday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Mike Lee, a leading advocate for Farragut State Park will be the speaker. Information: 667-9093.
“Garden State” - This dark, quirky romantic comedy with Natalie Portman, Zach Braff and Ian Holm will be shown Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students under 18. Information: 263-9191.
Artist Showing - Kieran Tobin from Galway, Ireland, an internationally known artist, will be at the Timber Stand Gallery in Sandpoint, Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from noon-3 p.m. The gallery is on the Cedar Street Bridge in downtown Sandpoint. Refreshments will be served.
Brown Bag Lunch for Nursing Students - Friday from 1-2 p.m. in Lee Kildow Hall, Room 124 at North Idaho College with Dr. Maxine Martin, Lewis-Clark State College-Coeur d’Alene nursing coordinator. Information: 292-2677.
Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon - Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Cedar’s Restaurant. Hosted by the Soroptimists. Reservations: 667-0644.
Pancake Feed in conjunction with University of Idaho Homecoming - Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at the Fire Station on Sixth and Main; $2, or $3 with sausage. Proceeds help local firefighters. This event precedes the homecoming parade which begins at 9:30 a.m.
Lake City Junior Academy Auction - Saturday at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available at the school, 111 Locust Ave.; $15. Proceeds benefit the school. Information: 667-0877.
Microsoft Excel - Class offered Saturday at the University of Idaho as part of UI community programs. To register call 885-6486 or visit http://www.uidaho.edu.cep.
Sixth annual Silver Mountain Ski Patrol Winter Swap - Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Kootenai Country Fairgrounds. $3 per person; under 13 are admitted free with a paying adult. Bring items to sell to the fairgrounds Friday from 3-8 p.m. Information: http://www.silverpatrol.com.
Project Safe Place Blues Fest – Saturday with doors opening at 5:45 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Eagles Club, 209 Sherman Ave.; $10, with funds benefiting Project Safe Place. Bands playing are Stevie and the Culprits, Dave Allen, Blue Tattoo and Lockdown.
Microsoft Windows and File Management - Class offered Sunday at the University of Idaho as part of UI community programs. To register call 885-6486 or visit http://www.uidaho.edu.cep.
Cut Out Domestic Violence - Monday from 10 a.m.-noon at 1717 E. Polston in Post Falls. This is domestic violence training for Idaho Salon Professionals, presented by OASIS and The Women’s Center. RSVP to Bridget at 773-1080.
Coeur d’Alene District 271 Art Teachers Show - opens Monday at the Devin Gallery on Sherman Avenue. Two and three dimensional works created by elementary, middle and high school art teachers in Coeur d’Alene will be on display through Nov. 20. Opening reception is from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 12.
Alternative Typestyles - Typography exhibit featuring Kentucky artist Matt Tullis opens Monday in the Corner Gallery in Boswell Hall on the North Idaho College campus. Opening reception is from 5-7 p.m. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 769-3427.