Idaho calendar

Today

Sailboat Dedication – 10 a.m. at the Sunspot on the beach at North Idaho College. Two 14-foot Hobie Cat sailboats dedicated to NIC’s Outdoor Pursuits by the Kohli family in memory of NIC alumnus Ken Kohli will be dedicated. The event features free one-hour rentals of all Outdoor Pursuits beach equipment all day. Information: 769-7809.

Cancer and Community Charities – The 3 C’s organization plays nine holes of golf at Ponderosa Springs Golf Course each Monday morning. If interested in joining, call Carol Goodman at 664-9249.

Community Education classes at North Idaho College – Enroll now for a variety of classes ranging from dance, sailing, Japanese for fun, intuitive awareness, retirement financial planning, window cleaning 101, flex and stretch, golf and more. For course descriptions visit http://workforcetraining.nic.edu and click on “register.”

Volunteers needed - The Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department is in need of volunteers for this year’s 17th Annual Post Falls Duathlon Race June 12-13. Contact Traci or Tarra at the department at 773-0539.

Upcoming

North Idaho Dahlia Society – will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Coeur d’Alene Tidyman’s. Information: 665-0619.

Celebrating Arts Committee – will meet Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Coldwater Creek Coffee Lounge in Sandpoint. Enter through the side door.

Second Annual Eagle’s Basketball Camp – Register by Wednesday for this summer camp for girls in grades 3-12, and boys in grades 8-12, at the Post Falls Christian Academy. $70. Send checks payable to PFCA Team, P.O. Box 2306, Post Falls, ID 83877. For more information, call Marsell Colbert at 777-1633 or Tim Mitchell at 704-2944.

Program on famed author at University of Idaho – Yiddish author Isaac Bashevis Singer will be celebrated Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. in the UI library. The event is open to the public.

Eat, Drink and Support the United Way – Thursday participating restaurants will donate a percentage of their day’s receipts to the United Way Kootenai County.

“The Secret Garden” – Continues at the Lake City Playhouse Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. $14 adults, $12 seniors/students, $8 for children under 10. Information: 667-1323.

Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission – Garfield Bay water and sewer district is seeking a conditional use permit for a public utility complex facility to allow for the expansion of the existing sewage disposal system. The meeting will be held Thursday at 8:15 p.m. in Courtroom No. Four of the Bonner County Courthouse, 215 S. First, Sandpoint. At 6 p.m. they will discuss a zone change request for a conditional use permit for a commercial/private retreat for children with disabilities requested by George and Elizabeth McKinnon.

Blood Drive at the University of Idaho – Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Commons Clearwater Room. Bring a photo ID or Red Cross donor card. Information: www.redcross.org/donate/give/.

Sandpoint Tourism Committee – will meet Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Mitzy’s Lounge, 807 Fifth Ave.

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” – with Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey will be screened Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint as part of the Global Cinema Café Series. $6 adults, $5 seniors and students under 18. Information: 263-9191.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Mike Kennedy will speak about local and other elections. Information: 777-1588.

Kathy Fisher Memorial – Friday at Prairie View Elementary School, at 2:30 p.m. Information: Debbie at 964-3163.

“Spin a Rainbow Conference” - Friday and Saturday are open Spin Days from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with a $2 entry fee each day. The event is at North Idaho College. If you are interested in the art of handspinning, this is a great opportunity. Information: Karen at 689-3109.

Pend Oreille Chorale and Chamber Orchestra – presents Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass” Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Friday’s performance is at the Gardenia Center at Fourth and Church St. and Sunday’s performance is at the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 2555 W. Pine St., both in Sandpoint.

“Families Matter” – For families and professionals who work with a child with a severe emotional disorder Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, 3818 Schreiber Way. Information and registration: www.idffcmh.org or (800) 905-3436.

Priest Lake Golf Estates Golf Tournament – Friday and Saturday at the Priest Lake Golf Course. For more information visit www.PriestLakeEstates.com or call toll free, (866) 550-5600.

Wooden Boat Show Committee - will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Di Luna’s restaurant, 207 Cedar St. in Sandpoint.

Inland Northwest Sheep Show and Sale – Saturday at 8 a.m. View several different breeds of sheep at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. They will be auctioned at 1:30 p.m. Information: 263-5652 or 263-9381.

Mothers of Preschoolers first annual Family Expo and Silent Auction – Saturday at the Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 882-9038.

River City Middle School Tour – Post Falls school district and Principal Mike Yovetich invite students, parents and community members to tour the school which will open in mid-August, on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The school is located at 1505 N. Fir St.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – Sweet Persuasion will perform Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the park, 330 North First Ave.

University of Idaho Plant sale – Saturday more than 200 varieties of plants will be for sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the Skating Rink, Latah County Fairgrounds, north of the Eastside Marketplace Mall. Proceeds benefit the UI Arboretum Associates.

Stoneridge Economic Development Golf Tournament – Sunday with shotgun start at 8 a.m. Four person team scramble. $25 per person includes food, beverage, cart and range balls. Information: Aaron at 437-0310.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – Loose Cannon will perform rhythm and blues in the city park Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Bad weather moves the concert to the Cd’A Resort Plaza. Information: 667-3162.

Third annual Post Falls Fishing Derby – Sunday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. for kids 5-12 years of ages, at Falls Park. This is in conjunction with Post Falls Days. Information: Post Falls Parks and Recreation at 773-0539.

Taking A Stand for equal protection under the law for children – Monday presenting John W. Stone, an advocate for rights of women and children, beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 Appleway. Dinner and program at 7 p.m. $14 per person. Presented by the Kootenai County Republican women. RSVP: Jane Anderson at 667-9495 or Kathy Ray at 772-7001.