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Upcoming

“American Indian Heritage Week” - Weeklong series hosted by the NIC American Indian Student Alliance. Monday: Storytelling by Marie Poirier of the Blackfeet Tribe, drumming and dancing exhibition with Rose Creek Drummers and the Shooting Star Dancers, and “Coeur d’Alene Tribal History,” by Felix Aripa, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Edminster Student Union Building; Tuesday, Norma Peone demonstrates stick games, 1-2 p.m.; Wednesday, silent auction of works from Native American artists, 10 a.m, artist demonstration and reception from 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the Edminster Student Union Building. Proceeds benefit the American Indian Student Scholarship at NIC: Thursday, “History of the Nez Perce Tribe and the Lolo Trail,” noon in Molstead Library; Friday, the Inter-Tribal Food Feast featuring traditional foods of the Coeur d’Alene and Salish tribes, 11:15 a.m., at Christianson Gymnasium. $5/plate. North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. (208) 769-3365.

Lakes Highway District Commissioners – Board meeting Monday 5:30 p.m. at the LHD office, 11341 N. Ramsey Road, Hayden. (208) 772-7527.

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Presentation – Monday, 6 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. A Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Adventure Series presentation. (208) 946-9127.

“Current and Future Approaches to Nutrition and Cancer Prevention” – Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at North Idaho College Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106. (208) 664-3495.

“Be Smoke Free in Seven Weeks” – Class meets on seven successive Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The initial session on Tuesday is free and gives an overview of the program. Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way. $50 ($25 refundable upon successful completion). (208) 666-2893.

Finally Home! Homebuyer Education Classes-Coeur d’Alene – Tuesday and April 13, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors Conference Room, 409 W. Neider Ave. Two-class series is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Online classes are available for $50. Call to register before class date. $10. (208) 667-0664.

“The Power of Proper Breathing!” - Offered Wednesday or April 21 from 6-7 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St. Technique and tips by Jennifer Haler. $10. (208) 676-9730.

Berries to Grow in North Idaho – Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. Many kinds of berries grow well in this area. Here is your chance to learn how. Presented by local gardener Delsie Marienau. Preregistration is mandatory. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Author Julie Whitesel Weston – Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Public Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave. (208) 769-2315.

“Invictus” – Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students, $4/youth. (208) 263-9191.

“North Idaho: Connections to the Past” – Noted regional historian Robert Singletary presents The Timber Connection, Thursday at 7 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave. (208) 769-2315, Ext. 426.

Spring Computer Classes – Thursday or April 10, Word 2007 Part 2, from 8:30-10 a.m. at Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. Taught by Wendy Omerso. Pre-registration required. $10/class, nonrefundable. (208) 773-1506.

North Idaho Mycological Association - Thursday, 7:30 p.m. in basement of The Spokesman-Review Building, 608 Northwest Blvd. “World of Mushrooms” slide show and lecture on the morel mushroom season. (208) 763-9074.

“Crucial Steps for Your Last Eight Weeks Before Ironman” – Thursday lecture by triathlon coach Ben Greenfield, 6 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Health and Education Center, 1613 N. Fourth St. (208) 676-9730.

Northwest Independent Film and Video Entertainment Society – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at 477326 Highway 95 North, Ponderay. Guest speaker is Chris Ervin, visual effects artist, creative director and designer. $5. (509) 720-8312.

“Midnight in Paris” - Friday doors open at 5 p.m., event begins at 6. at The Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway. Children’s Village Fundraiser auction and buffet dinner. Includes live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit the youth at Children’s Village. Call for reservations. $48/each, $400/corporate tables of eight. (208) 667-1189.