Calendar

Today

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

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

“The Art Books of James Castle” – A traveling exhibit from the Idaho Center for the Book, will be on display through Sept. 9 in the Corner Gallery in Boswell Hall at North Idaho College. Castle was a self-taught artist known for his use of found objects, including books.

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 theater at 667-1323 or stop by 1320 E. Garden Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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. Mondays and Fridays the craft table is set up all day. Information: 769-2315.

Upcoming

Free Money Management Seminar – Thursday at the Days Inn on Northwest Boulevard from 7-8 p.m. 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 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

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

“Fahrenheit 9/11” at the Panida – Vote Hope Campaign will offer free tickets to 18 to 24-year-olds to see the movie, register to vote and participate in a moderated discussion following the movie Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theatre in Sandpoint. The movie continues Friday and Saturday for $6 adults, $5 seniors and students. 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 at 7 p.m. $7 general admission. Tickets and information: 667-1323.

P.M. Rocks! – The 2004 Summer Tour at the Holiday Hallmark store, 212-F Ironwood Drive, Thursday from 1-4 p.m. PM Rocks! are a new series of collectibles by Enesco, a maker of figurines, and creator of the Precious Moments collection. At this event, girls in the area ages 8-12 will have the opportunity to lip-sync to hit songs. For every PM Rocks! figurine that sells, Enesco will donate a portion of the proceeds to VH1 Save the Music Foundation.

Fresh Aire Concert Series – The Con Brio Winds will perform from 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 from 7-9 p.m. in the courtyard at 821 N. Spokane St. Information: 773-1506.

2004 Coeur d’Alene Wooden Boat Festival – Registration and boat launching is Friday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. with an opening reception and cocktail party for boat owners at 6 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The boardwalk will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for viewing, with free boat rides beginning at 10 a.m. each day. There will be a display of small boats at Second and Sherman next to the beer garden.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the St. Maries IGA store Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for dental only. For an appointment, call 245-4556.

Town Hall meeting for Idaho’s Hispanic Communities – sponsored by the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs, Friday from 7-9 p.m. in the Driftwood Bay Room of the Edminster Student Union Building at North Idaho College. Information: (208) 334-3776.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. George Sayler, Democratic candidate for District Four, Seat B, will be the speaker. Information: 777-1588.

Registration deadline for Coeur d’Alene Shootout – is Friday for the double-elimination, three-on-three basketball tournament to be held Aug. 28-29 at North Idaho College. $80 per team includes T-shirt. Register at the NIC athletics department inside the Christianson Gymnasium or at the Sports Cellar, 420 Sherman Ave. Information: 769-5975.

Reiki Natural Healing Class – Friday through Sunday at 1620 B. Northwest Blvd. Suite 103. For more information, call Barbara McDaniel at 665-5862 or e-mail barbaramcdaniel@earthlink.net.

Coeur d’Alene Firefighters Charity Classic Golf Tournament – Friday to benefit the American Cancer Society, at Twin Lakes Village beginning at 1:30 p.m. Shotgun start. Information: John Morrison at 699-6668.

Benefit Day for Anna Meyer at Tamara’s Hair Studio – Anna Meyer is currently undergoing chemotherapy and participating in a very costly clinical trial that is not covered by insurance. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Tamara’s Hair Studio, 21 W. Commerce Drive in Hayden, will donate 100 percent of proceeds from highlighting, haircuts and massage to Anna. You must have an appointment. Call 762-2679.

Free Child Safety Seat checkup – sponsored by Panhandle Health Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Northern Lakes Fire District station, 125 W. Hayden Ave. Information: 415-5108.

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. with entertainment by Daniel Jaklich followed by “2 for 2.” The market is located at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue. Information: 772-2290.

Clay Arts Guild Big Pot clearance – Saturday at the Kootenai County Farmers’ market, corner of Highway 95 and Prairie Ave., from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Beautiful clay art pieces by area artists all for tax deductible donations.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – Gary George will perform from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at the park, 330 North First Avenue in Sandpoint.

Elk Whisperer – Live music with videos at the Post Falls Senior Center Saturday at 7 p.m. $5.

Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs – Quarterly meeting Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Driftwood Bay Room of the Edminster Student Union Building at North Idaho College. Information: (208) 334-3776.

North Kountry Music Mini Star Search – Sign in by 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Crossroads Bar in Athol, with the second round on Aug. 27 at the Captain’s Wheel in Bayview. Contestants must select one slow ballad and one faster song from North Kountry’s library. Information: Kathy at 640-6667.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Field Trip – Meet at the Fernan district office Saturday at 9 a.m. to travel to the Silver Valley Fuels Reduction Project. The trip should conclude around 4 p.m. Information: Jodi Kramer at 765-7235.

The Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – The country-western Kelly Hughes Band will wrap up the series Sunday from 1-4 p.m. in the band shell. Bad weather moves the concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza. Information: 667-3162.

The Silver Mountain Concert Series – The Doobie Brothers with special guests Too Slim and The Taildraggers will perform Sunday. For tickets and information call the Silver Mountain Amphitheater Box Office at (800) 204-6428 or TicketsWest at (800) 325-SEAT.

Cataldo Reunion and Picnic – Potluck at noon Sunday beside the Mission Inn at Cataldo. Past and present residents welcome. Please bring old pictures and memorabilia. Information: 786-3882.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Harrison City Hall Monday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 245-4556.

Mose Allison Trio – live at the Panida Theatre in Sandpoint, Tuesday at 8 p.m. $25 general admission. Information: 263-9191.

Storytelling with the Down to Earth Dad – Adults and children will be inspired by Patrick Mitchell to incorporate storytelling into their lives at this event Tuesday at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., from 5-6:30 p.m. Families go home with their own story telling supplies. $15 per family. Information: 666-6761.