IDAHO CALENDAR

Today

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

Artist’s reception at Angel Gallery – 5-8 p.m., celebrates the 25th annual Membership Traveling Show of the Idaho Watercolor Society. The juried show includes many local artists. Angel Gallery is at Fifth and Sherman.

Book Signing at the Greater Sandpoint Chamber Visitor Center – Dennis Nicholls will sign his books “Trails of the Wild Selkirks,” and “Trails of the Wild Cabinets,” 1-5 p.m., at 900 N. Fifth Ave. in Sandpoint. Information: 263-3573.

Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – noon at the Iron Horse restaurant, 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.

12th annual Post Falls Golf Open – noon at Highland Golf Course in Post Falls. Fee: $70 for individual, $270 for team of four. Information: 773-7015.

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

Idaho Panhandle National Forest Field Trip – Signup deadline response is today. Meet Saturday, 9 a.m., at Bonners Ferry District Office for a trip to the Boulder/Katka area to discuss vegetation management and access. Return about 4 p.m. For registration or more information, call 765-7235

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.

Timberlake Fire Station 1 hosts free picnic – The Athol station will hold event to thank district residents for supporting a levy to purchase new fire-fighting equipment, today, 5-8 p.m. Information: 683-3394.

Lake City Playhouse – Discount season tickets are on sale now for the 2004-05 season. By one season ticket through the month of August and receive the second one at half price. Auditions are ongoing for all productions as well. Two men and four women ages 13 and older are needed for the first production, “A Shayna Maidel.” Auditions are Aug. 30-31 at 6:30 p.m. For more information call the theatre at 667-1323 or stop by 1320 E. Garden Monday through Friday,10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Summer Activities Continue at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library – Movie time is Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., puppet shows Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., movie time on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. On Mondays and Fridays the craft table is set up all day. Information: 769-2315.

Upcoming

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue. Entertainment by Jimmy “The Bossman” Brown. Information: 772-2290.

Community Children’s Clothing Giveaway – Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at 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 – at Kootenai Medical Center Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Topics include child care and nutrition for mothers. 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. For more information, call 263-6139.

Saturdays in the Selkirks – hiking series concludes Saturday at Beehive Lakes Trail No. 279. Hike is 4.4 miles one-way to Upper Beehive Lake and is rated difficult. 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 at 2 p.m., Stoneridge Golf and Recreational Community. Fee: $45 per player includes greens fees, cart, range balls and a barbecue meal. Proceeds will benefit Blanchard Senior/Community Center building fund. Teams welcome. For registration or more information, call StoneRidge Pro Shop, 437-Golf.

Pend Oreille Arts Council’s 32nd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair – Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Sandpoint City Beach. Jewelry, pottery, paintings, fiber art, metal, glass, food booths and the popular kid’s art booth. Information: 263-6139.

Celebrate Life Fun Run/Walk – begins Saturday, 9 a.m., at the north end of the Long Bridge in Sandpoint. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at Dog Beach. Cost: $12 for ages 6-16, $20 for those 17 and older. Under 5 participate free. Participants receive a T-shirt.

Idaho Peace Officers Memorial “Fallen Heroes Cruise” – Saturday in Post Falls. Check-in/registration at 7:30 a.m. Cruise begins at 9. Cost: $25 for each driver, includes T-shirt, food coupon and raffle ticket; $15 for each passenger. Festivities, 1-5 p.m., include food, prizes and entertainment. Information: 769-1420 or 666-6735, or www.idahopeaceofficersmemorial.com.

Timber Stand Gallery’s second annual Silent Auction – to benefit the Festival at Sandpoint Sunday, 4:30-7 p.m., during the pre-concert Taste of the Stars Wine Tasting. For more information; call Jim Quinn at 263-7748 or e-mail info@timberstand.com.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – Bluegrass performers, Too Hot to Handle, Sunday 1-4 p.m., at City Park. Information: 667-3162.

Brad Paisley with special guest Kelly Hughes – Sunday at Silver Mountain Amphitheater. For details and ticket information, call 800-325-SEAT, or 800-204-6428.

Friends of the Priest Lake Library annual meeting – Monday, 4 p.m., Outlet Bay Sewer District Building, 149 Outlet Bay Road. Saturday is the deadline for those interested in joining the board of directors. Call Donna at 443-2443.

Rock Creek Alliance Meeting - Tuesday at the Pend d’Oreille Winery in downtown Sandpoint, 6-8 p.m. The winery will be unveiling wine bottled specially for the Alliance featuring beautiful customized labels. Both wines recently won medals at the 2004 Northwest Wine Summit, and can be purchased at the meeting, with the proceeds benefiting the Alliance. Information: 265-8272.

North Idaho Computer Users Group – meets first and third Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., at 3 Star Computers, 1604 N. Fourth St. No computer experience necessary. Call Bill at 667-0855.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive featuring The Beggs Family. Information: 765-8580.

Kingston Kids – Tuesday, 1 p.m., Rose Lake Restaurant. Information: 786-3882.

Woven rugs exhibit – Moscow Arts Commission presents work by Peder Johansen of Moscow, Tuesday, at City Hall, 206 E. Third. Information: 883-7036.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be in the parking lot of Panhandle Health District in Coeur d’Alene Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., for dental only. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

“The Steamplant Sings” – An Opera Plus! Production at the Steamplant Grill in Spokane, Wednesday, 5-9 p.m. Cost: $40. Reservations required. Call the Steamplant at (509) 777-3900 or Opera Plus! at 773-6076.

Free Money Management Seminar – Thursday, 7-8 p.m., at the Days Inn on Northwest Boulevard, with Sandy Kaplan of Primerica Financial Services. Pre-register by calling 765-0735.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be in the Panhandle Health district parking lot Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Business After Hours – Thursday, 5 p.m., Angel Homes, 1070 E. Mullan Ave., in Post Falls.

“Fahrenheit 9/11” at the Panida – Free tickets will be offered to 18- to 24-year-olds to see the movie, register to vote and participate in a moderated discussion following the movie Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theatre in Sandpoint. For more information, call 263-9191.

“Welcome to Bedside Manor” – This will be the last of the Huckleberry children’s shows at the Lake City Playhouse this summer. Directed by Becki Stevens, performances are Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m. Cost: $7. Information: 667-1323.

P.M. Rocks! – The 2004 Summer Tour to raise funds for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation will stop at the Holiday Hallmark store, 212-F Ironwood Drive Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

Fresh Aire Concert Series – The Con Brio Winds will perform, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in East City Park, Third and Hayes in Moscow, Thursday.

Post Falls Public Library Courtyard Concert Series – Brazilian style jazz will be performed by Desafinado Thursday, 7-9 p.m., in the courtyard at 821 N. Spokane St. Information: 773-1506.