Looking ahead
Today
15th Annual Women’s Retreat – through Sunday at Camp Sweyolakan at Mica Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene; $90 registration includes meals, snacks and most activities; sponsored by Camp Fire USA, 509-747-6191, ext. 20.
Northwest Cartridge Show – 8 a.m.-noon; Building 3, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; free; 664-9907.
Horse Show – through Sunday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; north arena, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; free; 691-7964.
Tess Nally Fund-raiser garage sale – 7 a.m.-5 p.m., 1507 S. Cedar St., Spokane; Tess Nally, a 21-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident, was recently diagnosed with acute interstial pneuomonitis; proceeds will help defray medical expenses; call (509) 456-7632 to make a sale item donation or monetary contribution.
Adopt-a-Crag Climbing Clean-up – climbing area cleanup and barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Q’emiln Park in Post Falls; volunteers will provide transportation from NIC to the park; call to register, 769-7809.
Peace Coeur d’Alene Barbecue Fund-raiser – 4 p.m. at the home of Bonnie and Ron Douglas, 214 Lakeview Drive in Fernan Lake Village; $15 donation; for information, call 664-5659.
World War II Variety Show – 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; $15 adults, $5 students; 255-7801.
Chain O’Lakes Bike Trip – bike from Medimont to Harrison and back today at 7:30 a.m.; meet at the Fernan Ranger Station, 2502 East Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene; Dick Cripe, 665-0010.
“March of the Penguins” – today-Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students; 255-7801.
“The Guys” – today at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, at 2 p.m.; Thursday-next Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; $14 adults, $12 seniors and students, $8 children; 667-1323.
Moscow Artwalk – self-guided tour of exhibitions available at 35 local downtown businesses through Saturday ; 883-7036.
Charleen Martin Studio Gallery – featuring the works of 25 artists through Oct. 31, by appointment only at the studio, 8835 W. Hamaker Road, Coeur d’Alene; 667-6911.
Volunteers Needed for Lake City Playhouse – positions include concessions, usher or box office; also seeking house manager/box office manager. Pay for managers depends on experience, turn in resume at the theater, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Volunteers receive a free ticket; call 667-1323.
Upcoming
Sunday Brunch on the Farm – Sunday, fresh produce brunch and farm tour at Greentree Naturals Inc., 2003 Rapid Lightning Road, Sandpoint; sponsored by the Rural Roots “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” campaign; $35, reservations required; please advise of dietary restrictions or food allergies; 263-8957.
Athol Patriot Day – Sunday, 11 a.m. at the Athol Community Center, state Highway 54; community celebration and flag retirement ceremony; 623-4221.
Schweitzer Mountain Bike Climb – Sunday, 9 a.m.; meet in the lower parking lot; $10 or $20 with T-shirt; pre-register at Alpine Designs Bikes, 503 Cedar St., Sandpoint, or day of event from 7:30-8:30 a.m.; 263-9373.
Land Use and Planning Process Workshops – Mondays through Oct. 31, 3:30-5 p.m., University of Idaho, 1000 W. Hubbard Ave., Suite 142, Coeur d’Alene; Kootenai Environmental Alliance, 667-9093.
East Bonner County Free Library District – board meeting; Monday, 5:45 p.m., meeting rooms 102 and 103, 1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint; 263-6930, ext. 237.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” Auditions – Monday and Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene; adults and children needed; 667-1323.
“Heidi” Auditions – Monday and Tuesday 6:30-9 p.m., North Idaho College, Boswell Hall Schuler Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; 769-3220.
Post Falls Senior Center Dance – featuring Uncle Harold’s Band on Tuesday, 7-10 p.m., 1215 E. Third; $3.50; 773-9582.
Outdoor Tai Chi/Yoga/Satori Classes – six-session classes, Tuesdays through Sept. 27, 6-6:45 p.m. at Tubbs Hill parking lot, 11th Street entrance; presented by Bonnie Whiting; $25/six sessions or $5/class; 667-1423.
Coeur d’Alene Audobon Chapter – Mica Bay bird survey, Tuesday, 8-11 a.m.; meet at 7 a.m. at Fairmont Loop and U.S. Highway 95 for caravan to location; call to confirm details, Shirley at 664-5318 or Kris at 664-4739.
Post Falls Senior Center Tai Chi – Wednesday, 9-10 a.m., 1215 E. Third; free; 773-9582.
Fall Session Story Time at Post Falls Library – for ages 3-5 on Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., at the library, 821 N. Spokane St.; 773-1506.
Free Health Awareness Class – Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Vital Health and Fitness, 213 W. Appleway, Suite 10, Coeur d’Alene; topics include high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart health awareness; 765-1994.
Feeding Young Children and Meal Planning – free class Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Coeur d’Alene S.L. Start, 1323 E. Sherman Ave.; 446-1680.
Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – Friday, noon, Iron Horse Restaurant, 407 E. Sherman Ave; David Domkey of the University of Washington will speak on the “Use of Media and Communication in Political Action”; no-host lunch; 777-1588.