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Really BIG Raffle Drawing – Bring a lawn chair and watch the drawing for more than $230,000 in prizes. Music by Side Track, food and drink vendors, and still a chance to win door prizes and a $500 cash bonus prize, beginning at 6 p.m. in Fort Sherman Park, (where Art on the Green is) on the North Idaho College Campus. Information: 769-3271.
“Discovering the Rivers of Lewis and Clark” – The National Touring Exhibit, presented by American Rivers, is open to the public at Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History and the Lewiston Mall, in Lewiston. The exhibit, which retraces the trail of Lewis and Clark, will be open until Sept. 6.
Hayden Lake Management Plan Steering Committee – 7 p.m. at the Hayden Lake City Hall, 9545 N. Strahorn, to discuss storm water enforcement, information and education as well as the citizen’s monitoring program. Information: 769-1422.
Discover New Trails at Your Library – Sally Lodato, a globe trekker, will share her adventures of bicycling around the world from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Post Falls Public Library. Bike safety will be emphasized. The library is located at 821 Spokane St. Information: 773-1506.
Blood Drive at the University of Idaho – from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Commons Clearwater room. Bring a photo ID or Red Cross donor card. Information: 885-6489.
Family Math Night at the Harding Family Center – Learn to play fun math games from 6-8 p.m. $8. The center is at 15th and Wallace. Information: 666-6761 ext. 38.
Sixth Street Melodrama – in Wallace, opens their summer season with “Wallace…Cleanest town in the West…or…Ain’t no Sin in Wallace.” The show will run through Aug. 1 with shows Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and $12. The theater is located at 212 Sixth St. in Wallace. Toll free: (877) SIXTHST.
SISNA Twilight Mountain Bike Race Series – with registration beginning at 3:30 p.m. at The Source in Schweitzer Village; $100 per team of three, or $10 per person for solo races. Information: 263-6959.
Upcoming
North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Ben Franklin store in Oldtown from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday for dental only. For an appointment call 263-5159.
The Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series – The Marauders will perform country-western music from 6-8 p.m. in Sherman Square Park Thursday. Bad weather moves the concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza. Information: 667-3162.
Fresh Aire Concert Series – The Moscow Arts Commission’s community band under the direction of Gary Gemberling, will perform Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the East City Park at Third and Hayes. Information: 883-7036.
University of Idaho Repertory Theatre – “You Can’t Take it With You” opens Thursday with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. in the Hartung Theatre at Sixth and Stadium. Tickets and information: 1-88-88UIDAHO or www.uitheatre.com.
Fitness Camp at North Idaho College – There’s still space available for this camp for boys and girls in first through sixth grades to be held Monday-July 16. $75. Register by Friday by calling 769-5975.
Free family movie night – Friday Lutheran Church of the Master will show “Shrek” at 7 p.m. followed by dessert. The church is located on the corner of Ramsey and Kathleen.
Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant for their monthly business meeting and open discussion. Information: 777-1588.
Save Lost Creek Meeting – Friday at 7 p.m. at 13515 W. Hidden Valley Road in Rathdrum. This is for citizens concerned about the Lost Creek area development. Information: Claudia Agate, 625-0079.
Artist’s Reception at Art Spirit Gallery – New oil paintings by Don Ealy will be featured from 5-8 p.m. Friday. Everyone is welcome. Art Spirit is at 415 Sherman Ave. Information: 765-6006.
Hot Rod Cafe’s River City Rod Run – This three-day celebration of more than 900 hot rods kicks off Friday. Vendors, Miss Hot Rod contest, show and shine, kid’s games, fireworks and music with The Romantics, Lou Gramm of Foreigner, and Grand Funk Railroad. For a full list of events, visit www.hotrodcafe.com or call 777-1712.
Discover New Trails – The town of Blanchard will host the Air National Guard Band of the Northwest, and Tim McNeil as Meriwether Lewis, with craft and food booths opening at 4 p.m. Friday. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic dinner for this historical presentation. Information: Deanne Logue or Cindy Thomas at 437-2451.
Second Annual Lake Shore Rock Party – and stone-skipping contest, on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, at the Beach House Restaurant in Sandpoint at 7 p.m., Friday. Live music by the Edwards Park Band. Information, the Rock Creek Alliance: 265-8272.
Holistic Festival – Saturday at the Coeur d’Alene Resort; $6 for the entire day includes booths with healers, readings, astrologers, Reiki, reflexology, acupuncture, crystals, massage and more. At 10:30 a.m. psychic Barbara Lee will give a free lecture on intuitive readings. Information or a private appointment with Barbara: 773-7822 or www.intuitivereflections.com.
Summer Sounds at Park Place – Anything Goes will perform from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the Park, 330 North First in Sandpoint.
“My Way, A musical tribute to Frank Sinatra” – at the University of Idaho, presented by the Idaho Repertory Theatre resumes Sunday. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $9 youths or students. Call the UI Ticket Office, ASUI Kibbie Dome, at 885-7212 or 1-88-88-UIDAHO for tickets. Additional performances, July 18 and 20.
Benewah Valley Picnic – Sunday at 11 a.m. at The Old Benewah Schoolhouse. Parade, historical displays, exhibits, contests and more. Meat and coffee provided, otherwise its potluck. Information: Dottie Hodgson 245-2349.