Idaho calendar
Today
Performance by the African Children’s Choir – 7 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley. This is an internationally acclaimed choir consisting of children ages 5-12. The concert is free. Information: 765-8800.
Save Lost Creek Meeting – at 7 p.m. at 13515 W. Hidden Valley Road in Rathdrum. Information: 687-0197.
Artwalk II in Sandpoint – with opening receptions from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Sandpoint. Information: 263-6139.
Inland Northwest Blood Center – Blood drives from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at the Kootenai County Courthouse, 510 Government Way, and from 1:30-4 p.m. at U.S. Products, 181 W. Aqua Ave. in Coeur d’Alene. Information: (800) 423-0151.
Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Mike Gridley, candidate for District 4 House seat, and David Larsen, candidate for District 5 House seat, will speak. Information: 777-1588.
North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation – will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sleep Inn, located off Interstate 90 at the Pleasantview exit in Post Falls. Coeur d’Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem will lead a discussion on organizing an annual fund-raiser for the trail. Information: 651-5222.
Forest Insect and Disease Field Day – Registrations are due today for this class to be held July 30 in Bonners Ferry. The program will be from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; $5 covers materials and refreshments. To register, call the UI Boundary County Extension Office at 267-3235.
Upcoming
“When I Grow Old I Shall Wear Purple Collars” Pet Adoption Event – This special pet adoption event will feature adult and senior pets who need good homes. The event will be Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Coeur d’Alene Petco, on Highway 95 across from Target. Seven shelters are participating and will share some of the advantages to adopting older pets.
Inland Northwest Blood Center – Blood Drive Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rockwood Lodge apartment complex, 2001 Voltaire in Coeur d’Alene Place. Information: (800) 423-0151.
“Peacock’s War” – Legendary grizzly bear expert and author Doug Peacock speaks at the showing of the award-winning film Saturday at the Panida Theatre in Sandpoint, at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Information: 263-9191.
Summer Sounds at Park Place – The Swing Street Combo will perform Saturday, noon-2 p.m., in the park at 330 N. First Ave. in Sandpoint.
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., with entertainment by Ruby Devine. The market is at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue. Information: 772-2290.
Inland Northwest Blood Center – Blood drive Sunday from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at New Life Community Church, 6068 W. Hayden Ave. in Rathdrum. Information: (800) 423-0151.
Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – The Fat Tones will perform blues Sunday, 1-4 p.m., in the city park band shell. Bad weather moves the concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza. Information: 667-3162.
14th Anniversary Party Celebrating the Americans With Disabilities Act – Monday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park, on the east side near the gazebo. Sponsored by the Disability Action Center of Coeur d’Alene and Coalition of Responsible Disabled of Spokane. Free food, fun and facts. Information: 664-9896.
North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Harrison City Hall Monday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 245-4556.
Summer Music Camp – Voice workshops and classes, for children ages 3 through high school, will be Monday through Aug. 6, at the Song Bird Performing Arts Academy, 315 N. Fourth. Sessions will be from 10 a.m.-noon. Information: 664-3672.
North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at Gary’s Drug in Pinehurst Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 786-7474.
“Same Time Next Year” – The Pulitzer Prize winning comedy opens Tuesday at the University of Idaho with Rob Estes (Melrose Place) and UI’s Kelly Quinnett in the lead roles. For tickets contact 1-88-88-UIDAHO.
Getting Ready for Kindergarten – Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace. This workshop is for parents and children who will be attending kindergarten in the fall. $8. Information: 666-6761 ext.117.
North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Spirit Lake Community Center Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 667-3481.
Retirement Planning Seminar – Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at the Post Falls Library with Edward Jones Investment Representative Buddy Honshell. The library is at 812 N. Spokane St. Information: 773-3268.
Inland Northwest Blood Center – Blood drive Wednesday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Kootenai River Inn, 7169 Kootenai River Plaza St., in Bonners Ferry. Information: (800) 423-0151.
Put Your House in Order Before 8 a.m. – A two-hour class and luncheon to teach you how to declutter and organize your home, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the home of Carla Hofstee. $12. Registration required. Call Carla at 687-7012.
Math for families – Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace. Learn and play fun math games as a family. Cost: $8. Information: 666-6761, ext. 117.
Public Forum on Terrorism and Homeland Security – Wednesday in Todd Hall on the North Idaho College Campus, sponsored by the University of Idaho. Rand C. Lewis will brief listeners on the nation’s efforts to develop a strong homeland security system. The free forum is part of a three-day summer course that costs $167 for one credit and $110 for no credit. For more information or to register for the course, call 667-2588.
Fresh Aire Concert Series – Dol Baran will perform Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in East City Park, Third and Hayes, in Moscow. Information: 883-7036.
Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series – Tina Denning and Lockdown will perform rhythm and blues Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., in Sherman Square Park, 314 Sherman Ave. Information: 667-3162.