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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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“Robin Hood” – Performances at 2 and 7 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Presented by Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy Drama Department. $5/adults, $3/students and children, available at the door only.

PK Lions Community Breakfast Fundraiser – 6-11 a.m. at the Pinehurst/Kingston Lions Community Building in Pinehurst. Proceeds benefit Shoshone Cancer Support Corp. $4.50/adults, $4/seniors, $3.50/kids age 11 and younger, $14/family of four.

“Thanks for the Memories” – Jean Peck variety show, 7 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $15/adults, $10/seniors, $5/students. 263-9191.

Amaizing Corn Maze – Fridays, 4-11 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sundays, noon-5 p.m. on Beck Road just off state Highway 53 in Hauser. Over 12 acres of family fun with mazes. Food court and free parking. No pets, no purses or backpacks in maze, strollers and wheelchairs enter at own risk. Maze open weekends through Oct. 31. $8/adults, $5/ages 5-12 and seniors age 60 and older, free/age 4 and younger; Price changes during special Haunted Week Oct. 24-31. (509) 242-CORN (2676).

Autumn Job Fair – 10 a.m.-noon at Idaho Department of Labor, 1221 W. Ironwood Drive, Suite 200. More than 25 employers will be on hand to interview and answer question for anyone who is interested in starting a career, changing careers or re-entering the workforce. 769-1558.

Harvest “Barrel” Dinner – Saturday, 6 p.m., Seventh floor of the Lake Tower at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Enjoy a champagne reception, a collection of seasonal plates and a variety of wines. Menu includes Almethia Farms goat cheese purse with Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet; Cassoulet with duck confit and Produttori Barbaresco; autumn harvest salad with Bruno Clair Marsannay “Les Vaudenelles”; Szcechuan pumpkin soup with Colvin Carmenere; braised lamb shanks with Felio by Vino Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon; and apple pear tart with Wegler Riesling Spatlese. Reservations are required. $125/person. (800) 688-4142.

Irish Blessings Auction – Saturday, cocktail hour and silent auction at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 6, live auction at 8 at Greyhound Park and Events Center, 5100 Riverbend Ave., Stateline. Immaculate Conception Academy benefit with dinner by Angelo’s Ristorante, live Irish music by Celtic Knots, raffles, live and silent auctions. $30/person, $50/couple, $175/reserved table for eight. 773-7442.

The Night in the Garden of Good and Medieval - Saturday, 5-8:30 p.m. in Building 3 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. Silent and live auction and wine tasting benefit for the North Idaho AIDS Coalition. Live music by She Said Yes from Portland. Special guest Velma, Queen of Fun. Medieval fencing tournament. Raffle for a chair from Schweitzer lift 1. Tickets available at NIAC, 410 Sherman Ave., or The Long Ear, 2405 N. Fourth St. $55. 665-1448 or 665-2357.

Upcoming

Fall Choral Preview – Sunday, 3 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave. A performance by the North Idaho College Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers and Jazz Co. jazz choir previewing their 2008-2009 season. 769-3276.

Auditions for Little Shop of Horrors – 6:30 p.m. both days at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. Call backs on Wednesday. Be prepared to sing a 16-bar song and bring a resume, photo and list of schedule conflicts. Need 10-15 cast members. 667-1323.

Finally Home! Homebuyer Education Class – Two-day, informational series on Monday-Tuesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m., North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop. For home buyers and sellers. Pre-registration required. $10/includes both classes in series. 769-3333.

Welcome to Opportunities – Four-week series on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, 9-11:45 a.m. at North Idaho College, Siebert Hall, Room 111, 1000 W. Garden Ave. For women who are experiencing a major change in their lives. The class will cover issues such as self-esteem, future goals, self-sufficiency and networking. Women will learn how employment, education and training and even communication can be opportunities. Participants in the class can take free assessments to discover their strengths and elements of their personalities. Offered by NIC Center for New Directions. Pre-registration required. 769-3445.

Staying Connected with Dementia Seminar – Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. Challenges for congregations, communities and families. Featuring seminar leader Marty Richards. Call to reserve. 666-2996.

Post Falls Lions Haunted House – Open Wednesdays-Thursdays, 6 -10 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays through Halloween from 6 p.m.-midnight at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Post Street in Post Falls. Presented by Post Falls Lions Club. $6. 660-8936.

“Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Gardening and More” – Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. 263-8511.

“Keeping the Heart and Hope Alive!” – Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at North Idaho College, Edminster Student Union Building, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Workshop on sustaining the spiritual connection for people with dementia and their caregivers. National speakers include Teepa Snow and Marty Richards. $50/professionals, $25/non-credit attendees and families. 666-2996.

Billion $ Bag Benefit – Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. at Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at the Old Church, 405 Williams St., Post Falls. Champagne and decadent desserts, auction of 30 hand-made evening purses designed by local quilters from hand-dyed wedding dresses. Proceeds to benefit future programs at the JACC. Reservations required. $20. 457-8950.

Bonner County Commissioners Public Hearing – Wednesday, 1:45 p.m. in the second floor meeting room in the former Federal Building, 1500 state Highway 2, Sandpoint. 265-1458.

Girl Scout Registration Night in North Idaho – Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Ramsey Elementary. 215-5489 or (800) 827-9478, ext. 243.

Panhandle Basin Advisory Group – Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon. at Idaho Department of Transportation, 600 W. Prairie Ave. Agenda includes blue-green algae report, grants and new member consideration. 769-1422.