Idaho calendar

Today

2004 Coeur d’Alene Wooden Boat Festival – Registration and boat launching is 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. Drawing for a Calabria boat will be between 10:30 and 11 a.m. Saturday at the Third Street Dock. Tickets available at participating Subway restaurants. There will also be a display of small boats at Second and Sherman next to the beer garden.

New Student Convocation and Orientation – at 9 a.m. in the University of Idaho Kibbie Dome. Parents and students receive welcome; residence hall parents’ orientation.

Crossing Over Show – with Angel Network’s Bonnie Whiting, at 7 p.m. in the Days Inn Hotel; $10 at the door. Information: 667-1423.

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

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

“Fahrenheit 9/11” at the Panida – 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. The movie continues Saturday. $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, performance time today and Saturday is 7 p.m.; $7 general admission. Tickets and information: 667-1323.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant. George Sayler, Democratic candidate for District 4 Seat B representative, will be the speaker. Information: 777-1588.

Registration deadline for Coeur d’Alene Shootout – is today 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 – today 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 – to benefit the American Cancer Society, at Twin Lakes Village beginning at 1:30 p.m. Shotgun start. Information: John Morrison at 699-6668.

“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. Buy 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.

Upcoming

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

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting – Saturday from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Kootenai Medical Center classrooms. Information: 772-2542.

Newman/Meadowlark Grade School Reunion – Saturday with a potluck at noon at the Sagle Senior Center, 650 Monarch Road. All students and friends are welcome. Information: Frankie Roberson 255-4010.

Kootenai Humane Society Ceremony – Ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday at 1 p.m. for the new dog-walking park in honor of National Homeless Animal Day. Information: 772-4019.

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

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. with entertainment by Daniel Jaklich followed by 2 for 2. The market is 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., 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-2 p.m. Saturday at the park, 330 N. First Ave. 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.