IDAHO CALENDAR

Today

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. 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 4th 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 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.

Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Station Four Open House – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 1712 Golf Course Road. Free food and demonstrations.

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

City/County Surplus Auction – Preview at 8:30 a.m., auction at 9:30 a.m. in building 1 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, and outdoors for large items such as vehicles and heavy equipment. . Information: Mr. Auction at 773-4028.

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. with entertainment by Kathy Colton and the Reluctants. The market is located at Highway 95 and Prairie Ave. Information: 772-2290.

Book signing at the Coeur d’Alene Antique Mall – From noon-4 p.m. Col. George S. Oliver will sign his self-published book “The Tents.” The mall is at 3650 N. Government Way.

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

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. 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.. 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 from noon until 2 p.m. at 330 North First Ave. in Sandpoint.

Inland Northwest Master Gardener Conference – 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.

Upcoming

Fourth Annual Josh Ashby Memorial Demolition Derby – to benefit Inland Northwest Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Hospice of North Idaho, and the Coeur d’Alene chapter of Bereaved Parents of the USA, Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Gates open at noon. $7 adults, $5 ages 6-12, children under 5 are free. Information: Ken Bomar 664-8330.

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.

North Idaho AIDS Coalition – National HIV Testing Week is Monday through Friday. Free screenings will be at the Community Action Partnership Monday in Sandpoint; Tuesday through Thursday in Coeur d’Alene at the NIAC office, 410 Sherman Ave., by appointment; and Friday at the Wellness Center in Plummer from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For a confidential appointment in Coeur d’Alene, or more information, call Dani at 665-1448.

Idaho Small Business Development Center Luncheon – An annual luncheon to celebrate 18 years of the center helping Idaho’s small businesses, noon Tuesday in the Lake Coeur d’Alene room in the North Idaho College Edminster Student Union Building. $10. Reserve in advance by calling 666-8009.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, featuring The Rubber Band, from Princeton, Idaho. Information: 765-8580.

Discover New Trails at Your Library – from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday at the Post Falls Library, 821 Spokane St. Beth Paragamian, wildlife educator, will show kids live owls, preserved critters, pelts and pictures of animals that Lewis and Clark saw on their westward journey. Information: 773-1506.

“The Celluloid Closet” – The 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 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday for dental only. For an appointment call 667-3481.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Osburn Senior Center Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For an appointment call 786-7474.

“What the #$*! Do We Know?!” – This partially animated film out of Portland, Ore., will be shown at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., as part of the Global Cinema Cafe Series. $6 adults, $5 seniors and students. Information: 263-9191.

“My Way,” A musical tribute to Frank Sinatra – Opens Thursday at the University of Idaho, presented by the Idaho Repertory Theatre. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $9 youths or students. Call the UI Ticket Office, ASUI Kibbie Dome, at 885-7212 or 1-88-88-UIDAHO for tickets. Additional performances June 25-26 and July 1, 3, 11, 18 and 20.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the St. Maries IGA store from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday for dental only. For an appointment call 245-4556.

“A Lifelong Affair: My Passion for People and Politics” – Bethine Church will speak Friday at the Wallace Elks Club at 7 p.m. Her memoir is based on her life with former four-term Idaho Senator Frank Church. A book signing will follow.

Pruning for White Pine Blister Rust – Friday at the Latah County Fairground’s meeting room, 1021 Harold Street. $5 covers registration and handouts. To register, call 446-1680. The program is co-sponsored by the University of Idaho extension, the U.S. Forest Service and the Idaho Department of Lands.