In brief: Youths invited to workshops
Youths ages 12 through 17 and their parents are invited to a free five-week series of Life Skills workshops starting at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Spirit Lake Community Center. Sponsored by the Spirit Lake YES group, the hour-long classes will cover healthy living, auto care, communication skills, current events and the environment.
Sessions will meet every Friday through Nov. 9 and again Dec. 14.
For information, call Crystal Owens at 623-2539.
Rathdrum
Lions Club having auction Saturday
Support Rathdrum Lions Club efforts at their auction this Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. at the Lions Clubhouse on Highway 53 and Meyer Road in Rathdrum.
New and used items will be available for bidding, including an antique wooden wash machine, computer and printers, chain saw, furniture, lamps, and assorted goods. Call 687-1212 for more information.
Post Falls
Ball, auction planned
A masquerade ball and charity auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Greyhound Park and Events Center in Post Falls.
Proceeds will benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County.
Dining, dancing, a travel package auction and a diamond pendant raffle will be part of the evenings entertainment.
Tickets are $50 per person. They’ll be sold at the door and may be purchased ahead of time in Post Falls at Awards, Etc. and the Chamber of Commerce building and in Coeur d’Alene at the D.A. Davidson office. To pay by credit card, call 800-4232-849.
It’s a ‘Harry Potter’ party
Kids: Have your parents call now to reserve your spot at a free upcoming “Harry Potter” Party.
Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Post Falls Library.
Children ages 8 and up will play games, enjoy special treats and win prizes. Call 773-1506 to save your place.
Coeur d’Alene
NIC program plans sailing clinic
North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits outdoor sports program will offer a clinic in October to teach participants how to sail, using a large Catalina 22 for instruction.
The clinic will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 on NIC’s Yap-Keehn-Um Beach on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
The clinic will teach adults basic sailing skills, equipment use, nomenclature and technology. The boat has a heated cabin and participants will get to learn on a quiet, off-season lake.
A fee of $195 covers the cost of instruction and all related equipment.
No experience is necessary, but participants should be able to swim. Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve a spot. Call Outdoor Pursuits at (208) 769-7809.
– From staff reports