Idaho calendar

Today

Lakeland Head Start Open House - 4-6 p.m., at 14797 Kimo Court, Rathdrum; 666-6755.

“Idaho Paints Idaho” traveling exhibit - Art reception and sale, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Pend Oreille Arts Council, Power House Building, in Sandpoint; 263-6139.

Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – noon, at Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave. Call 777-1588.

Front Porch Book Sale – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave. Details: 769-2315.

NIC First Fridays – 9 a.m., at North Idaho College’s Edminster Student Union Building. Informative session for prospective North Idaho College students; 769-3267.

Art Walk and Reception – 5-8 p.m., at the Art Spirit Gallery of Fine Art, 415 Sherman Ave. Runs through May 7; 765-6006.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – today, 10 a.m-3 p.m., at Timberlake Fire Station in Athol. Call 415-5100. Monday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.at the Blanchard E-Z Stop Conoco, dental care only. Call 415-5100.

Post Falls Christian Academy’s Senior Class– is currently seeking gently used or new items for its fund-raising garage sale on May 6 and 7. For donations, call Dianne, 772-6603.

“Hotel Rwanda” - Global Cinema Cafe film series, continues through Saturday, 7:30 p.m., at Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors/students; 263-9191.

Spring Fling Youth Reading Series - continues through April at Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 Harrison Ave.; 769-2315.

Inland Northwest Blood Center Drive – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the center, 1341 Northwood Center Court, Coeur d’Alene; and 1-5 p.m. at Post Falls Community Calvary Lutheran Church, 1811 Compton St.; 624-0151.

Upcoming

Dog and Cat Adoption Show – Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Coeur d’Alene Petco, U.S. Highway 95 and Canfield Ave. Sponsored by North Idaho Pet Rescue; 664-4106 or 265-7297.

University of Idaho’s Paint the Palouse – Saturday, 7:30 a.m., volunteers meet in front of the UI library to receive painting instructions and directions to designated houses. In case of inclement weather, event will be rescheduled for April 23; 885-9078.

Coeur d’Alene Chamber Orchestra Concert – Saturday, 7 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Coeur d’Alene. Donations accepted; 682-3337.

Fishing Clinic and Dinner - Saturday, , 3-8 p.m., at Real Life Ministries, Building 2 Auditorium, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Features Al Lindner of “Lindner Angling Edge,” television series; $15; 777-7325.

Free Computer Classes - Saturday, , word processing at 11 a.m. and spreadsheet class at 1 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 Harrison Ave.; 769-2315. Word processing class also April 20, 6 p.m., at the library.

Forum on Property Taxes – Saturday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at Kootenai County Administration building, meeting rooms A and B; 777-1588.

Culture Fair - “Cruise the World,” Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University of Idaho’s Student Union Building Ballroom. Sponsored by the UI International Friendship Association. Tickets, $6 for adults, $4 students and children. Family pass is $15; 885-7841.

Authentic Italian Spaghetti Dinner - Saturday, , noon-6 p.m., at St. George’s Catholic Church, 2004 N. William St., Post Falls. Sponsored by the Order Sons of Italy, Bonaventura Lodge 2814. Cost: $8 advance, $10 at the door, $5 for kids.

Gun Show - Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Buildings 1,2 and 3. Admission, $5. Sponsored by Sports Connection; 406-633-2206.

Barebcue Cooking Demo – Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Stein’s IGA Store in Rathdrum. Hosted by “Just Simply Good Stuff,” April 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Yokes Market at the Sandpoint Bonner Mall in Ponderay; 290-5038 or 265-0144.