Idaho calendar

Today

Carole King to appear at the Long Ear – Come meet and talk politics with the legendary singer/songwriter/Grammy winner and Idahoan, from 6-7:30 p.m. 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.

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 at 821 Spokane Ave. Information: 773-1506.

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo – Continues through Sunday. For all the details visit www.northidahofair.com.

Mike Crapo to speak – to the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce from 2:30-3 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 Appleway, then from 3:30-4:30 p.m. he will be in the Health Awareness Booth at the Kootenai County Fair.

Benefit Day for Anna Meyer at ZiSpa – Meyer is currently undergoing chemotherapy and is participating in a clinical trial not covered by insurance. Today ZiSpa in Riverstone will donate part of the proceeds from various spa services. For an appointment call 765-9400.

Three C’s Annual Membership Cruise – 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.

The Dozier-Jarvis Trio – will perform in the last of the Fresh Aire concerts today in East City Park, Third and Hayes in Moscow, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 883-7036.

Lake City Playhouse Benefit garage sale – Items can be donated from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for the sale Friday and Saturday. The Playhouse is at 1320 E. Garden Ave. 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.

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 on-going 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 Monday and Tuesday 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

New Student Orientation at North Idaho College – from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday beginning in Boswell Hall’s Schuler Auditorium. Information: 665-5459.

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.

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

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

Blanchard Daze – Friday through 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.

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. with entertainment by Ruby Devine. The market is located at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue. Information: 772-2290.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater – Saturday at the Song Bird, 315 N. Fourth at 7:30 p.m. $40 includes a gourmet five course dinner. Dress in ‘40s attire, if you wish. For reservations, call 664-3672 or e-mail incnarts@earthlink.net.

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.

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 located at 330 North First Ave. in Sandpoint.

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 3-on-3 Basketball Shootout – Saturday and Sunday in the North Idaho College Christianson Gymnasium. For more information, call 769-5975, or visit www.nic.edu/athletics.