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Today

The Taffetas Auditions – 6 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Roles for four women between the ages of 18-28 for the musical on June 3-20, directed by Marina Kalani. Bring sheet music and be prepared for a verse and chorus of a musical, cold readings from the script, and dress for choreography session. Performers should be prepared to sing and dance consistently for 75 minutes. (208) 667-1323.

Friends of Rathdrum Mountain Fundraiser – 5:30 p.m. at Westwood Saloon in Rathdrum. The nonprofit group will host the event with live music by John Sylte and Friends and The Lean Pool. There also will be a silent auction with items and services donated by local businesses. $10/at the door, age 21 and over only. (208) 687-6699.

NIC Spring Faculty Recital – 2 p.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 919 Indiana Ave. A talent showcase of the NIC music department faculty. (208) 769-3276.

Adopt A Highway for Earth Day - 11 a.m.-noon at 59895 Highway 200 in Clark Fork. American Heritage Wildlife Foundation will clean up a portion of Highway 200 twice each year. Wear comfortable shoes and work gloves. Bags and safety vests will be provided. (208) 266-1488.

Upcoming

Free Child Car Seat Check – Monday, 1-4 p.m. at the Panhandle Health District parking lot at 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden. First come, first served. Limited number of new car seats available to those who qualify, with minimum $5 donation. (208) 666-2355.

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children – Monday, 6-9 p.m. at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. A workshop for adults on how to prevent and help stop sexual abuse of children. Registration required. (208) 666-2030.

Drive Safely Program for Seniors – Offered Monday-Tuesday, call to register at Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. (208) 773-9582.

The Chefs Tour of India - Monday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road, Blanchard. Part of the “Learn How to Cook with a Master Chef” series. Recipes include: chicken curry pie with cilantro yogurt, sirloin beef balls with vegetable salad, cilantro chutney chicken thighs and more. Reservations are required. Idaho. $25. (208) 437-0426.

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Sandpoint – 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave., Sandpoint. Two-class series is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Online classes are available for $50 statewide. Call to register before class date. $10. (208) 265-2227 or 255-1443.

Lakes Highway District Commissioners – Monday, 5:30 p.m. at the LHD office, N. 11341 Ramsey Road, Hayden. Board meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month. If the day falls on a holiday the meeting will be on Tuesday. (208) 772-7527.

Presentation on Bubonic Plague Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at North Idaho College’s Meyers Health and Sciences Building, Room 106, 1000 W. Garden Ave. “What Makes Bubonic Plague so Deadly: New Insights from Genomic Studies,” presented by UI researcher, Scott Minnich Ph.D. (208) 769-3495.

Bonner County Republican Women – Tuesday, buffet at 11:30, meeting at noon at Wiley Widgeon at the Elks, Sandpoint. Guest speakers include Bonner County undersheriff Bob Bussey and the BCRW president Helen Williams Baker presenting information on the Idaho Meth Project. Reservations required. $11/lunch. (208) 265-4673.

Loving Your Family - Feeding Their Future – Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Kootenai County Extension Office, 1808 N. Third St. Presented by the University of Idaho Extension Nutrition Program. For recipients of food stamps, free school lunch or other Health and Welfare programs. Topics will include: how to make easy, tasty and healthy meals; food and physical activity; and active family fun time. Call to register. (208) 446-1680.

Earth Day Cabaret – Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Barrel Room No. 6 in Coeur d’Alene. Celebration of local land conservation featuring an entertaining “Day in the Life of Earth” musical revue. Includes entertainment, a complimentary glass of wine and appetizers. All proceeds benefit the Inland Northwest Land Trust. $35/advance. $40/door. (509) 328-2939.

Bonner County Commissioners Public Hearing – Wednesday, 1 p.m. at the Bonner county Administration Building, 1500 state Highway 2, Sandpoint. (208) 265-1458.

“The Real Inspector Hound” – Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Boswell Hall at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. One-act comedy by Tom Stoppard. free/ages six and older. (208) 769-3220.

NAMI Far North – Wednesday, 6 p.m. in the classroom at Bonner General Hospital, Sandpoint. Speaker meeting featuring a presentation entitled “Mental Health and the Great Outdoors” presented by Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. (208) 597-2047.

“The Geologic and Mining History of Latah County” – Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. Potlatch Public Library, 1010 Onaway Road, Potlatch. Presented by Reed Lewis of the Idaho Geological survey. Refreshments will be served. (208) 875-1036.

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

Sandpoint Earth Day Festival – Thursday, 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Events Center, Pine and Euclid, Sandpoint. Featuring great music, food, kids activities and useful information from green groups around North Idaho. Sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League and Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper. (208) 265-9565.

Cooking Class – Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N William Street. “Chef Angelo’s Secrets on Fresh Fish Preparation” featuring Chef Angelo Brunson of Angelo’s Ristorante. Pre-registration is required. $50. (208) 457-8950.

Brady Seals – Thursday, 8 p.m. at Big Al’s Country Club, 6361 W Seltice Way, Stateline. Country music of Little Texas and Hot Apple Pie fame. Opening acts are Nathan Lee Jackson and David Bradley. $10. (208) 777-8312.

Ninth Annual Spring Artist Showcase – Friday, The Coeur d’Alene Art Association presents original artwork by 40 local artists. Friday, 3-7 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Enjoy music at reception Friday, 5 p.m., with raffle, door prizes, miniature paintings, painting demonstrations. (208) 667-3988.

“Feelin Good” Coeur d’Aleers Spring Concert – Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road A performance by the 3 C’s chorus. tickets available from chorus members or Great Harvest Bread Co. in Coeur d’Alene. $8/each or $15/two. (208) 667-0606.

PK Lions Club Breakfast – Saturday, 6-11 a.m. at the Pinehurst-Kingston Lions Club Building in Pinehurst. Proceeds benefit local scholarships. $4.50/adults, $4/seniors, $3.50/ages 11 and younger, add a quarter for omelet.

Fishtrap/Hog Lake Field Trip – Saturday trip to the area South of Spokane. Meet at 7:30 a.m. in the South K-Mart parking lot in Coeur d’Alene. (208) 457-8894.

Walk MS Coeur d’Alene – Saturday fundraiser to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Check in at 8:30 a.m., begin at 10 a.m. and walk either a two- or five-mile course. Participants should call to learn about raising pledges. Begin and end at North Idaho College’s Molstead Library, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (509) 482-2022.