Idaho calendar
Today
Kootenai Environmental Alliance – will meet at noon in the Iron Horse Restaurant. Representatives from the Idaho Panhandle National Forest will discuss management scenarios and respond to the issues raised by the alliance KEA in its legal challenges of the IPNF timber sales. The public is welcome. Information: 667-9093.
Inland Northwest Master Gardener Conference – 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 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 786-7474.
“Good Bye, Lenin!” – The German comedy will be shown today 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.
Upcoming
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, 1-1:30 p.m., at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. Pledges of $25 or more will be entered into a drawing to win a two-day Harley motorcycle rental from Shumate Harley Davidson valued at $350. For pledge forms, go to 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. Fee is $150 per player. Information and registration: (509) 744-3411.
Pruning for White Pine Blister Rust – Register by Friday for this class, June 25 at the Latah County Fairgrounds Meeting Room, 1021 Harold St. Cost: $5. Pre-register at the University of Idaho Clearwater County Extension office or call 476-4434, or 446-1680.
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Station Four Open House – Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at 1712 Golf Course Road..
Fabulous Fakes – Diva night, a cancer services benefit, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. Cost: $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 a.m., at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building No. 1 Information: 773-4028.
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., with entertainment by Kathy Colton and the Reluctants. The market is at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue. Information: 772-2290.
Book signing – Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Col. George S. Oliver will sign his self-published book “The Tents,” at the Coeur d’Alene Mall, 3650 N. Government Way.
Spaghetti and Skate benefit – Saturday, 5-9 p.m., at Planet Ice, 3212 N. Eden Road in the Spokane Valley, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Cost: $5 includes an all you can eat 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 – Saturday at the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Event 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, noon-2 p.m., at 330 N. First Ave., 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, in the city park. The Craft Faire is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the 4th of July fireworks show fund. Information: Harrison Chamber of Commerce, 689-3669 or 689-3711.
Forest Thinning and Pruning Field Day – Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the St. Maries Federal Building, Seventh and College Avenue. Cost: $5. Registration and information: 245-2422.
Really Big Raffle Open House – Sunday, 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, 1-4 p.m. Information: 667-3162.
Idaho Small Business Development Center Luncheon – An annual luncheon to celebrate 18 years of the center helping Idaho’s small businesses will be Tuesday, noon, at North Idaho College, Edminster Student Union Building, Lake Coeur d’Alene Room. Cost: $10. Reserve in advance by calling 666-8009.
Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, featuring The Rubber Band, from Princeton, Idaho. Information: 765-8580.
Discover New Trails at Your Library – Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., at the Post Falls Library, 821 Spokane St. Beth Paragamian, wildlife educator, will show her live owls, preserved critters, pelt and pictures of animals that may have been seen by Lewis and Clark saw on their westward journey. Information: 773-1506.
“The Celluloid Closet” – Documentary about how gays and lesbians are depicted in the movies from silent film days until present, will be shown Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. Raffle tickets for great prizes will be sold for $3, or four for $10. $7 general admission. Information: 263-9191.
North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Timberlake Fire Station in Athol Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., only for dental. For an appointment, call 667-3481.