Idaho calendar

Entertainment

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

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

Post Falls Library Courtyard Concert Series – Bethel AME Choir and Band, featuring Elisha Mitchell, will perform gospel music from 7-9 p.m. in the courtyard Thursday at 821 Spokane Ave. Information: 773-1506.

Silveroxx Mountain Bike and Music Festival – Saturday at the Silver Mountain Amphitheater. Tickets and information: (800) 204-6428 or Tickets West at (800) 325-SEAT.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – Shaunnessy Hill will perform from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the park, 330 N. First Ave. in Sandpoint.

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.

Events

2004 Coeur d’Alene Wooden Boat Festival – The Coeur d’Alene Resort boardwalk will be open today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for viewing, with free boat rides beginning at 10 a.m. There also will be a display of small boats at Second and Sherman next to the beer garden.

Traditional Vandal Walk and President’s Barbecue – Today, 5 p.m. on the North Kibbie Field at the University of Idaho. New UI President Tim White and new students will learn the Vandal fight song while administrators serve dinner. Information: 885-6567.

Cataldo Reunion and Picnic – Potluck today at noon 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.

“Breaking The Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror” – will be shown in the Rude Girls Room of the East Bonner County Library Monday at 5:15 p.m. The show will be followed by a facilitated discussion. Donations will be accepted to help cover expenses. Information: Laura Clark at 265-1522.

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.

Music and Movement for the Family – Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace. Be ready to dance, sing and enjoy families being silly. $8 per family. Register by calling 666-6761.

Lake City Playhouse Benefit garage sale – Items can be donated Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for the sale to be held Friday and Saturday. The Playhouse is at 1320 E. Garden Ave. Information: 667-1323.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Field Trip – Meet at the Priest Lake District Office Wednesday at 9 a.m. The destination is the Kalispell Creek watershed area to discuss aquatics and wildlife restoration and vegetation. Information: Jodi Kramer at 765-7235.

Open House at Waldorf School in Sandpoint – Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the school, located off Pine Street next to the athletic club. The school offers classes for preschool through seventh-grade and has openings in grades 1-7. Information: 265-2683.

Benefit Day for Anna Meyer at ZiSpa – Anna Meyer is undergoing chemotherapy and physical therapy to regain mobility. She is participating in a very costly clinical trial that is not covered by insurance. On Thursday ZiSpa in Riverstone will donate part of the proceeds from various spa services. For an appointment, call 765-9400.

Carole King to appear at the Long Ear – Come meet and talk politics with the legendary singer/songwriter/Grammy winner and fellow Idahoan, Thursday at the Long Ear, 2505 N. Fourth St. She will speak on why she is supporting John Kerry for president and about how to rebuild the Democratic party in Idaho. Information: 762-7976.

Three C’s Annual Membership Cruise – Thursday with boarding on the Mish-An-Nock at 8:30 a.m. The boat departs at 9 a.m. for the Coeur d’Alene Golf Course Pavilion for a luncheon, returning at 1 p.m.; $20. Reserve by mailing funds to Gale Montgomery, 789 Cloverleaf Drive, Hayden, ID., 83835.

Lake City Playhouse benefit Garage Sale – Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. All proceeds benefit the theater. Information: 667-1323.

Blanchard Daze – Friday through next Sunday. The theme is “Five Years of Harmony … Say It with Music”; 9:30 a.m. parade on Saturday, 10:30 a.m. bathtub race, talent shows, pie contest and more. Community potluck at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call Mae Cannon at 437-0527.

Idaho Panhandle National Forest Field Trip – Meet at the Sandpoint district office Saturday at 9 a.m. The destination is the Pack Saddle Mountain area to discuss access, recreation, inventoried roadless areas and vegetation. Information: 263-5111.

Open House and Ice Cream Social at the Old Church Arts and Culture Center – Saturday from 1-4 p.m., Fourth and Williams in Post Falls. Enjoy barbershop music, face painting, and banana splits; $5 adults, $2.50 children 12 and under.

Coeur d’Alene Shootout – Saturday and next Sunday in the North Idaho College Christianson Gymnasium. For more information, call 769-5975 or visit www.nic.edu/athletics.

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.

Classes

Intuitive Awareness Workshop – Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with Angel Network’s Bonnie Whiting; $35 includes workbook and snacks. Space limited. Register by calling 667-1423.

Seminar for Common Sense Investing – Wednesday with Edward Jones representative Buddy Honshell, at the Post Falls Library, 812 N. Spokane St. from 6-7 p.m. Information: 773-3268.

Safesitter 2004 – Class is Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m-3:30 p.m. in the Kootenai Medical Center classrooms. This is designed for teens ages 11-13. Registration is not accepted by phone, as payment is required upon sign-in. For more information, visit www.kmc.org.

Meetings

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Fridayat noon in the Iron Horse restaurant. This will be the monthly business meeting followed by open mike discussion. Information: 777-1588.