Idaho calendar

Today

Artist’s Reception at Art Spirit Gallery – New oil paintings by Don Ealy will be featured from 5-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Art Spirit is at 415 Sherman Ave. Information: 765-6006.

Hot Rod Cafe’s River City Rod Run – Three-day celebration of more than 900 Hot Rod kicks off today. 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.. 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. Live music by the Edwards Park Band. Information: 265-8272.

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 July 12-16; $75. Register today by calling 769-5975.

Free family movie night – Lutheran Church of the Master will show “Shrek” at 7 p.m. followed by dessert. The church is on the corner of Ramsey and Kathleen.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant for its monthly business meeting and open discussion. Information: 777-1588.

Save Lost Creek Meeting – 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.

“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.

Upcoming

North Idaho Dahlia Society – will meet Saturday at 4:30 p.m. for its annual potluck dinner. Call Susan at 665-0619 for location and information.

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. with entertainment by Kathy Colton and the Reluctants. The market is at Highway 95 and Prairie Ave. Information: 772-2290.

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 until 2 p.m. Saturday at the park, 330 North First in Sandpoint.

Sushi Making – Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace. Learn how to make California roll from one of the top sushi chefs in town; $10. Information: 666-6761, ext. 117.

“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 potluck. Information: Dottie Hodgson 245-2349.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – Cosmic Dust will perform Jazz Fusion from 1-4 p.m. Sunday in the bandshell. Bad weather moves the show to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza. Information: 667-3162.

“Instrumental Music in the Grove” – This free concert in the University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden is Monday at 7 p.m. A collaboration of the Arboretum Associates and the Lionel Hampton School of Music, the concert is in its fifth year and is produced by music professor Dan Bukvich. Rain will cancel the event. Information: 885-6426.

Literacy through Yoga – One-hour class for parent and child at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace, from 9-10 a.m. beginning Monday in four sessions, continuing Wednesday and July 19 and 21; $28. Information: 666-6761, ext. 117.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Stoneridge Resort in Blanchard Monday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for dental care only. For an appointment call 667-3481.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Post Falls Senior Center Tuesday from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. for dental care only. For an appointment call 667-3481.

“Fueling Your Portfolio” – Join six local Edward Jones investment representatives for this free program at either 8:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. Tuesday for this one-hour televised event at their respective offices. To reserve a seat, call Rod Clugston at 664-9294, Jasson Lamb at 667-3758, Joe Nipper at 762-5955, Dane Lowry at 762-8642 or Buddy Honshell at 773-3268.

Sports Journalism Course at UI in Coeur d’Alene – Tuesday through Thursday taught by Nils Rosdahl, North Idaho College journalism instructor, from 4-7 p.m. each day. As part of the course, students will cover a professional baseball game July 17 in Seattle. Information and registration: 667-2588.

Nutritious Snacks – Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace. Parent and child have fun preparing and tasting family snacks; $8. Information: 666-6761 ext. 117.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be the St. Maries IGA store Wednesday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for dental care only. For an appointment call 245-4556.

Discover New Trails at Your Library – This last session Wednesday from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Post Falls Library will be a nature-walk on the Centennial Trail. Snacks and water provided. All children ages 5-12 are invited to participate. Pre-register by calling 773-1056.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be in Medimont Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for dental careonly. For an appointment call 245-4556.