Religion notebook

Elder Lloyd B. Grubham, of St. Maries, has graduated from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Seminary and is scheduled to serve a two-year Italy-Milan mission next month.

Grubham is currently learning the Italian language at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, and will depart for Italy on May 8.

He has recently worked as an electrical apprentice for the family business, Stillwater Electric in St. Maries, and plans to attend the University of Idaho to study electrical engineering when his mission is complete.

He is the son of Tim and Carey Grubham of St. Maries and graduated as the salutatorian at Kootenai High School in 2006.

Fat Saturday Variety Show at Unity Center of North Idaho – today, 7 p.m. at the center at 4465 N. 15th St.; featuring music, dancing and comedy skits, specialty desserts and coffee; proceeds benefit the music program at the center; $5 admission; 664-1125.

Spring Concert by the Northwest Sacred Music Chorale – today, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside Ave.; also featuring 12-year-old Coeur d’Alene vocalist, Jackson Hern; and Spokane musicians, organist John Bodinger, pianist Marietta Hardy, harpist Leslie Stratton Norris, and percussionist Michael Mitchell. John Lemke will be conducting; $10/adults, $8/seniors and students, tickets available at the church, Great Harvest Bread Co. and Northwest Academy of Music, both in Coeur d’Alene, and Hoffman Music in Spokane; for information, call Gaynell at 772-3491.

3Cs Coeur d’Aleers Spring Concert – Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

High School Leadership Courses – Sundays, 9:30 a.m. at RLM1, Room 7 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

Kid Community - Sunday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; all new program includes “Live B.I.G.” (believe in God) for ages 4 to fifth grade; special activity time provided during both worship service hours at 8:30 and 11 a.m. for ages 7-10, nursery provided from 8:30 a.m.-noon for kids up to age 6; 765-8800.

Sunday Morning Adult ‘Tween Time - 9:45 a.m. and between worship services at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; newcomers always welcome at adult Bible study; 765-8800.

Women’s Chronic Illness Bible Study Support Group – meets Mondays, 2-3:30 p.m. in RLM2, Room 6 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Pat Miller at 666-1013.

Striders – meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; stretching, walking, and light exercise indoors; $1 donation per class; call Joyce at 772-3417.

RLM Griefshare – Sundays 8-9:15 a.m. in Room 10 of RLM1 building at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road; contact George at 777-7325, extension 108.

Catholic Young Adult Group - for ages 18 and older, meets first, second and third Tuesday of each month for Bible study and prayer, 7-8 p.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls; for information, call Jennifer at 704-6550.

Wednesday Morning “In the Spirit” Prayer Time – start the day with meaningful prayer, 7 a.m in the chapel at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Divorce Recovery Group – Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Unity Center, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene; offering emotional support and peace of mind for anyone experiencing divorce; facilitated by Unity Rev. John Considine; 664-1125.

Coeur d’ Alene Dharma Friends - meets first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Life Center Therapies for Well Being, 1319 N. Government Way; includes meditation and study in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition; for information, call 665-5862.

Upcoming

Organ Recital Music from the 16th-20th Century – next Sunday, 2 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; includes music of Bach, Medelssohn, Hobby, Manz and Buxtehude; 765-8800.

St. George Catholic Church Auction Fundraiser – live and silent auctions May 5, 7 p.m. at St. George’s Parish, 2004 N. Lucas St. Post Falls; proceeds benefit the North Idaho Catholic Youth Camp; for information, call 773-6255.