Idaho calendar

Today

Flag Day Performance by Lake City Harmonizers – at 4 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene City Hall. Mayor Sandi Bloem will lead all those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Information: 769-2204.

Biological Control of Knapweed Information Workshop and Field Day – 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Kootenai County Administration Building, 451 Government Way. To pre-register call Carol Randall at 765-7343. Leave a message if no answer, with the name and phone number of each participant.

Upcoming

Democracy Forum – Jet Tilley, public affairs director for Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest, will speak on “Reproductive Rights and the New American Theocracy,” Tuesday at the Power House restaurant in Sandpoint beginning at 11:45 a.m. A buffet lunch is available.

Kingston Kids – Will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Rose Lake Restaurant on Highway 3. Information: 786-3882.

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

“Healthy Eating with Diabetes” – Begins Tuesday in a four part series, from 6-9 p.m., sponsored by the University of Idaho Extension office. $15. Information and registration: 446-1680.

55 Alive Defensive Driving Class – Tuesday at the Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third. For more information: call 773-9582.

Biological Control of Toadflax Information Workshop and Field Day – Tuesday from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. To pre-register call Carol Randall at 765-7343. Leave a message if no answer, with the name and phone number of each participant.

River City Gardeners – will meet at the Post Falls Senior Center, Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The topic is “Shade Gardens.” Information: Ron at 264-5229.

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

Inland Northwest Master Gardener Conference – Thursday through Saturday on the North Idaho College campus. $50 for the entire conference, or $10 for individual classes. Pick up a brochure and registration information at the University of Idaho Kootenai County extension office, 1000 W. Hubbard, Suite 140, or call 446-1680 for more information.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Shoshone Headstart in Kellogg Thursday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. For an appointment call 786-7474.

“Good Bye, Lenin!” – The German comedy will be shown Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Panida Theater in Sandpoint as part of the Global Cinema Cafe series. $6 adults, $5 seniors and students. Information: 263-9191.

Wishing Star Foundation Fund raiser – Send off ceremony for several individuals departing on a 2,500 mile motorcycle journey to raise funds for the foundation, Friday from 1–1:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. Anyone pledging $25 or more will be entered into a drawing to win a two-day Harley motorcycle rental from Shumate Harley Davidson valued at $350. Pledge forms can be found at www.wishingstar.org or call (509) 744-3411.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Timberlake Fire Station in Athol, Friday from 10 a.m–3 p.m. For an appointment, call 667-3481.

North Idaho College Cardinal Golf Classic – Sponsored by Harris-Dean and Century 21 Beutler and Associates, to raise funds for NIC athletes through the NIC Booster Club, Friday beginning at 1 p.m. at the Avondale Golf Club in Hayden. $100 individual or $350 for four-person teams includes cart, steak dinner and a Cardinal Classic Shirt. Information: 769-3348.

Opera on the Lake – Friday featuring the principal singers from the Opera Plus! Production of “L’elisir d’amore.” Sailing at 6:30 p.m. from the Coeur d’Alene Resort marina. Tickets and information: 664-2827.

Wishing Star Foundation’s Third Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament – Friday at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course with a 2 p.m. shotgun start. Registration is $150 per player and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, caddie, unlimited range balls, dinner, team and individual prizes, hole-in-one prizes, club transportation and cleaning, and 20 percent off nonsale items in the pro shop. Information and registration: (509) 744-3411.

“Pruning for White Pine Blister Rust” – Register by Friday for this class to be held June 25 at the Latah County Fairgrounds Meeting Room, 1021 Harold St. Pre-register at the University of Idaho Clearwater County Extension office or call 476-4434, or 446-1680. $5 covers handouts and refreshments.

“Fabulous Fakes” – Diva night at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint, a cancer services benefit, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. $12.50 adults, $7.50 students. Information: 263-9191.

City/County Surplus Auction – Saturday with preview at 8:30 a.m., auction at 9:30 in Building one, and outdoors for large items such as vehicles and heavy equipment. Information: Mr. Auction at 773-4028.

Spaghetti and Skate Benefit – at Planet Ice, 3212 N. Eden Road in the Spokane Valley, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Saturday from 5-9 p.m. $5 includes an all you can eat spaghetti dinner, skating and skate rental. Information: (509) 893-0101.

Fly Fishing Safari – Doug Fagerness, local expert in fly fishing, will take three aspiring fly fishers on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River Saturday for a day of instruction. $75 includes lunch. The proceeds support the Kootenai Environmental Alliance water conservation program. To register, call 667-9093.

Second Annual Cycle Against Poverty – This event to raise money to fight local poverty will be held on the recently opened Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes Saturday. The event’s founder, Paul Donnolo, will be biking the entire trail, both ways, or 144 miles. For more information call Paul at 664-8757 or e-mail p.donnolo@acommunityactionpartnership.org.

Volunteers needed for Panhandle Health District project – 500 people are needed to participate as “mock patients” during a public health emergency drill at Sandpoint High School Saturday. The drill will test the district’s ability to mobilize and operate a mass smallpox vaccination clinic in the event of a bioterrorism attack. If you are interested in helping, call 676-1751.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – Joan and Gordon will perform Saturday from noon until 2 p.m. at 330 North First Ave. in Sandpoint.

Pig out in the Park and Ninth Annual June Bug Craft Faire in Harrison – Barbecue pork and smoked turkey dinner will be served starting at 3 p.m. Saturday until the food is gone, in the city park. The Craft Faire is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds are used to fund the Fourth of July fireworks show over the lake. Information: Harrison Chamber of Commerce 689-3669 or 689-3711.

Forest Thinning and Pruning Field Day - This program will be held on Saturday at the Federal Building Meeting Room in St. Maries, 7th and College Ave., from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 covers handouts and refreshments. Registration and information: 245-2422.

Really Big Raffle Open House - Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the home built by the North Idaho College carpentry program, at 2669 Bolivar in Coeur d’Alene Place. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at the open house. Those who already hold tickets are eligible to enter to win a free ticket at this open house. Information: 769-3271.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – DW Bovine will perform classic rock and roll Sunday. From 1-4 p.m. Information: 667-3162.