Idaho calendar

Tue., Aug. 10, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

College Planning and Financial Aid Workshop – Edward Jones investment representatives are hosting free, one-hour video presentations, , 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at its offices in Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls and Rathdrum. The event will cover the ins and outs of saving for college and applying for financial aid. For information call, 664-9294, 773-3268 or 687-5765.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Post Falls Senior Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Art Quilt Workshop – Appliqued story quilts will be taught by textile artist and art educator Mary Ruth Smith in the home economics classroom at Orofino High School today and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $35. To pre-register and get a materials list, call Sandra McCollister at 476-3620 or e-mail smccollister@orofino-id.com.

Upcoming

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Sandpoint Senior Center, 263-5159, Wednesday, for only dental; Thursday at Kellogg Shoshone Head Start, 786-7474; Friday at Athol Timberlake Fire Station, 415-5100. Clinic will be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for an appointment.

Chevrolet International Convention - cruise and display of Chevrolet automobiles will be Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., in Coeur d’Alene. Coordinated by the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. For information, call John Solomon at (509) 999-7888 or Bob Bolam at 762-8413.

Burning Spear Concert – The reggae group will perform Wednesday, 8 p.m., Panida Theatre, Sandpoint. Cost: $25 advance, $30 at the door. Information: 263-9191.

Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Club – meets Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m., at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Theme of the day is “Hat Attack.” For information, call 762-7950.

Courtyard Concert Series – presents Jamaican reggae artists Raggs Gustaffe and Bush Doktor Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St. For information, call 773-1506.

Fresh Aire Concert Series – presents Sagin’ Time Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at East City Park, Third and Hayes, Moscow. Information: 883-7036.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series – presents rhythm and blues group Charlie Butts and The Filter Tips, Thursday, Sherman Square Park, 314 Sherman Ave. Information: 667-3162.

“Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly Updated) Fables” and “Spring Fever” – presented by Lookinhg Glass Theater Co. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at Panida Theater, Sandpoint. Also Saturday matinee at 3 p.m. Cost is $7 adults, $5 students and children. Information: 263-9191.

Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – Friday, noon, at Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave. Featured speakers will be candidates Mary Lou Shepherd, District 2, Seat A representative, and Lyndon Harriman, District 5, Seat B representative. Information: 777-1588.

Clay Invitational Art Walk – “Past Residents of the Bray,” opening reception Friday, 5-8 p.m., Art Spirit Gallery of Fine Art, 415 Sherman Ave. Information: 765-6006.

12th annual Post Falls Golf Open – Friday, noon at Highland Golf Course, Post Falls. Cost: $70 per player, $270 per team of four. Information: 773-7015.

Growing Superior Tree Seed workshop registration – Friday is the deadline to register for the Aug. 19-20 workshop, University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene Center, 1000 W. Hubbard, in Room 142. Information: 446-1680.

North Idaho Fair Open Horse Show – North arena Friday through Sunday. Gaming classes on Friday, 5 p.m. Halter classes Saturday at 8 a.m. Performance classes Sunday at 7:30 a.m.

Community Children’s Clothing Give-away – Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave. School items, lunch boxes, shoes, backpacks, winter coats, clothing, etc., in sizes infant through high school. Information: 667-8446.

Bringing Home Baby – Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Kootenai Medical Center. Topics include child care and nutrition. Information: 666-2030.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – Pend Oreille Arts Council presents Out of the Wood Saturday, noon-2 p.m., at Park Place stage, 330 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Information: 263-6139.

Saturdays in the Selkirks – Hiking series concludes Saturday at Beehive Lakes Trail No. 279. Rated difficult, the hike is 4.4 miles one-way to Upper Beehive Lake and takes four to six hours to complete. Meet at Samuels Service Center 13 miles north of Sandpoint on U.S. Highway 95. Information: 263-3573.

Second annual Blanchard Scramble Golf Tournament – Saturday, 2 p.m., StoneRidge Golf and Recreational Community. Cost: $45 per player. Proceeds benefit the Blanchard Senior/Community Center building fund. Teams welcome. For registration or information, call StoneRidge Pro Shop, 437-Golf.

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