Idaho calendar

Mon., June 7, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Taking A Stand for equal protection under the law for children – 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.

Summer Family Juggling – Begins today and every Monday at 6:30 p.m. until dark at Independence Point by the flagpole. Bad weather moves it to Sorensen Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m.

Upcoming

Power Sports Enhancement program meeting – Sponsored by North Idaho Physical Therapy will have their informational and registration meeting Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene High School. The PSE program is eight weeks and is designed to improve athletic performance for developing athletes. The program is Thursday through August 7. Information: 762-3332.

North Idaho Senior Games – Kick off Tuesday with a picnic from 5-7 p.m. at Lewiston’s Pioneer Park Bandshell. To register for the games, for men and women ages 50 and over, call (208)743-5580, ext. 210 or (800) 877-3206.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive., featuring Mary Ann and Rolla Gnagy. Information: 765-8580.

“Here’s to Your Health” – A talk on the benefits of whole food nutrition with Dr. Holly A. Carling, doctor of naturopathy and Oriental medicine, and a clinical nutritionist, Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. a the Song Bird Performing Arts Center, 315 N. Fourth St. Information: 651-3004 or 773-9372.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Sandpoint Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for dental only, Wednesday. For an appointment call 263-5159.

Forestry Shortcourse – Register at the UI Bonner County Extension office by Wednesday for this class offered in June and July from 9 a.m.-noon in the Federal Building in Sandpoint. $35. Information: 446-1680.

“Weekend Fashion” – The Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Club will meet Thursday from 12:30-2 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Fashion show, speaker and entertainment. Lunch is $9 and reservations are needed by Thursday. Call Anita at 687-0291.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Hope Community Center Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment call 267-1718.

Retirement Financial Planning – Begins Thursday continuing June 17, in Hedlund Building, Room 133 on the North Idaho College campus. The class is from 6:30-9 p.m. each night. $25. To enroll call 769-3333.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. The North Idaho College progressive student group and one or more of their advisors will speak about their activities. Information: 777-1588.

Art Walk in Sandpoint – Friday with artist’s receptions from 5-9 p.m. in the downtown area. Galleries and businesses will feature art by local and national artists, wine-tasting and hors d’oeurves. Information: 263-6139.

Art Walk in Moscow – Friday beginning at 4 p.m. and continuing throughout the evening. Twenty-eight downtown Moscow businesses and organizations are participating. For more information call 883-7036.

“Habitat Field Day” – Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Dickensheet Visitor Center (just south of Priest Lake on Highway 57), presented by the University of Idaho extension office. $5 includes materials and refreshments. Questions and registration, 263-8511 or 446-1680.

Opera in the Plaza – Free concert in the courtyard of the Coeur d’Alene Plaza shops Friday at 6 p.m. Information: 664-2827 or www.operaplus.org.

Forest Thinning and Pruning Field Day – Register by Friday for this class to be held in St. Maries June 19, presented by the University of Idaho extension office. $5 covers handouts and refreshments. Questions and registration 245-2422 or 446-1680.

Artist’s reception at Art Spirit Gallery – Friday from 5-8 p.m. for Mel McCuddin, figurative oil painter from Spokane. The Gallery is located at 415 Sherman Ave. For more information call 765-6006.

“A Day in the Park with Louie” – The annual show by the Lake City Harmonizers will be held in the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium Saturday with performances at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $11 for the matinee, $12.50 in the evening with discounts for seniors and students. Tickets available at Medicine Man Pharmacy or Great Harvest Bread or call 667-5813 or 667-6209.

Blanchard Daze Auction – Saturday at the Blanchard Fire Station on Highway 41 in Blanchard at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit community projects as decided by the Blanchard Daze Committee. Information: Mae Cannon at 437-0527 or Deirell at 437-1202.

Custom Car Show at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds – Saturday, be no later than 10:30 a.m. to enter a car; show begins at 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. $3. Show will be in the south midway, adjacent to Kathleen Avenue.

Stain Glass Class – Begins Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon for three consecutive Saturdays, at Riverview Stained Glass and Crafts, 7132 Riverview Drive. $95. Must call 667-0359 to sign up.

Race Unity Day Celebration – Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. in the Coeur d’Alene City Park/Bandshell, sponsored by the Baha’is of Coeur d’Alene. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy beverages and cake, entertainment and other activities suitable for all ages.

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