Idaho calendar

Wed., Aug. 11, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

College Planning and Financial Aid Workshop – Edward Jones investment representatives are hosting free, one-hour video presentations at 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at its locations 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. The cost is $35 and for an additional $60, teachers can receive one college in-service credit from LCSC. To pre-register and get a materials list, call Sandra McCollister at 476-3620 or e-mail smccollister@orofino-id.com. Sponsored in part by the Allbritton Art Institute of Baylor University.

Upcoming

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – Friday at noon at Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave. Featured speakers are election 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,” cq opening reception Friday, 5-8 p.m. at Art Spirit Gallery of Fine Art, 415 Sherman Ave. Call for information: 765-6006.

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

Pre-registration for Growing Superior Tree Seed – Friday is the deadline to register for the workshop to be held Aug. 19-20 cq at the 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 Sundayaug.15 at 7:30 a.m. cq

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.

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