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Sat., Aug. 21, 2004

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Today

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

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

Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs – Quarterly meeting 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. at the Crossroads Bar in Athol, with the second round on Friday 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 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.

Palousafest – in the Idaho Commons Plaza at the University of Idaho from 4-8:30 p.m. Live music, door prizes, free entertainment, food and novelties. Information: 885-6331.

Benefit Day for Anna Meyer at Tamara’s Hair Studio – Anna is currently undergoing chemotherapy and is in a costly clinical trial not covered by insurance. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 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. For an appointment, call 762-2679.

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

Newman/Meadowlark Grade School Reunion – 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 at 1 p.m. for the new dog walking park in honor of National Homeless Animal Day. Information: 772-4019.

Free Child Safety Seat check-up – sponsored by Panhandle Health 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 – from 8 a.m –1 p.m. with entertainment by Daniel Jaklich followed by 2 for 2. The market is on Highway 95 and Prairie Ave. Information: 772-2290.

Clay Arts Guild Big Pot clearance – 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.

2004 Coeur d’Alene Wooden Boat Festival – The Coeur d’Alene Resort boardwalk will be open today 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 10:30-11 a.m. today 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.

“Fahrenheit 9/11” at the Panida – 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. $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 is 7 p.m. $7 general admission. Tickets and information: 667-1323.

“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.

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