Idaho calendar

Tue., Aug. 31, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

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

North Idaho College Concert Choir first rehearsal – 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 today 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.

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.

Upcoming

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.

Kootenai Environmental Alliance – will meet Thursday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Rand Wichman will speak on the latest draft of the Kootenai County Subdivision Ordinance. Information: 667-9093.

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

Natural Medicine Seminar Series and Open Forum – with Dr. Pamela Langenderfer. Thursday nutritional supplements will be discussed from 7–8:30 p.m. in 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 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 at 7 p.m. He will also be reading 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 Theater in Sandpoint; $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 in Sandpoint, to discuss a conditional use permit for a library in Blanchard, and a fire station in Sagle. Information: 265-1458.

Ink Travelers Tattoo and Piercing Convention – Begins Friday continuing through Sunday at the Coeur d’Alene Casino in Worley. The event opens daily at noon and features tattoo competition, art fusion and artist seminars. Information: (360)701-9633.

Roar in the Core – Begins Friday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, continuing until Monday. Features all aspects of the motorcycle lifestyle including bike displays, vendors, tattoo artists, bike builders, charity rides, and several concerts. Saturday Shades of Purple and Jude Bowerman will open for The Fabulous Thunderbirds; Sunday Peter Frampton is featured. For tickets call the Roadhouse in Post Falls at (888)377-2232, The Cotton Club in Hayden at 762-8705, or any TicketsWest Location. To charge by phone call (509) 325-SEAT, or visit www.theroarincore.com.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – The series wraps up Saturday with Local Honey entertaining from noon-2 p.m. in the park at 330 N. First Ave. in downtown Sandpoint.

Labor Day Concert in City Park – Opera Plus! and the Coeur d’Alene Symphony are joining forces to present this concert from 1-3 p.m. in the City Park bandshell. The symphony will be directed by Maestro David Demand.

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