Idaho calendar

Today

Signing Babies – This program at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library teaches hearing babies to use American Sign Language to communicate before they talk, and will be offered free at 6 p.m. Participants must register in advance by calling the library interpreter for the deaf, Russ Patterson at 769-2315.

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. Purchase 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 today and Tuesdayat 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

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. featuring Rod Erickson, the yodeler. Information: 765-8580.

North Idaho College Concert Choir first rehearsal – Tuesday, 7 p.m., in Room 102 of Boswell Hall. Choir membership is free and open to the community. Information: Mark Haberman at 661-1743.

Boundary County Fair – begins Tuesday and runs through Sept. 5. This year’s theme is “Mother Goose on the Loose at the Boundary County Fair!” Information: Pat Dinning at 267-7041.

Hayden Lake Management Plan Steering Committee – will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Hayden Lake City Hall, 9545 N. Strahorn. Information: 769-1422.

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

Natural Medicine Seminar Series and Open Forum – with Dr. Pamela Langenderfer. Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m., Room 13 of the Winton Building at North Idaho College. Information: 664-1644.

North Idaho College Booster Club Cruise – Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. at Independence point Thursday. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Sports Cellar and the NIC athletics office. Information: 769-3348.

Deer Hunting Workshop at the Post Falls Library – Former outfitter and author Jack Skille will present this free workshop Thursday, 7 p.m. He also will read from his latest book, “They Came to Hunt-Recollections of a Whitetail Guide.” Information: Joe Reiss at 773-1506.

“The Story of the Weeping Camel” – PG-rated Mongolian film with English subtitles, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theatee in Sandpoint. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 children. Information: 263-9191.

Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission – will meet Thursday, 5 p.m., in Courtroom 4 of the Bonner County Courthouse, 215 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, to discuss a conditional-use permit for a library in Blanchard and a fire station in Sagle. Information: 265-1458.