Idaho calendar
Today
Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant. Representative George Saylor will explain the Charter School Bill. Information: 777-1588.
Inland Northwest Blood Center – Blood drive from 7:30-11:30 a.m., at the Kootenai County Courthouse and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Center Partners, 1201 W. Ironwood. Information: (800) 423-1051.
Deadline for University of Idaho’s High School Journalism Workshop – is today. The workshop will be July 11-17. Phone: 885-6291.
Priest Lake Spring Festival – today through Sunday. The festival includes a bake sale, parade, food booths, arts and crafts, a fun run and oral and silent auctions. For more information on times and venues visit www.priestlake.org.
Memorial Day Barbecue – today, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., at the new Beehive Homes, 2100 E. Sherman Ave. Sponsored by Tim’s Custom Meats, Sierra Mist and the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department. Information: 765-8364.
“The Secret Garden” – Continues at the Lake City Playhouse today and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The show continues June 3-5. Curtain times are Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.; $14 adults, $12 seniors/students, $8 for children under 10. Information: 667-1323.
“Girl With a Pearl Earring” – will be screened today and Saturday at the Panida Theater as part of the Global Cinema Café Series, at 6:30 p.m.; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students under 18. Information: 263-9191.
Local Vocal Talent Needed for 2004 Festival at Sandpoint Chorus – The first chorus will be directed by Rob Kincaid and will perform the finale of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at the Festival’s Grand Finale Aug. 15. Auditions are today in Spokane from 7-9:45 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Westminster Church, Fourth and Washington. Advance appointments are necessary to audition. Call (208) 265-4554 to reserve a time.
Upcoming
Hiawatha Trail Opening for the summer - The trail will be open seven days a week beginning Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rental bikes, helmets and lights are available at Lookout Pass Ski Area. Visit the Hiawatha web site at www.skilookout.com or www.ridethehiawatha.com for more information.
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. with entertainment by Zeke Solo. The market is at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue. Information: 772-2290.
Bonner County Sheriffs Office Abandoned and Seized Property Auction – Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Sheriff’s parking lot. Sandpoint High School Cheerleading Squad will supply refreshments. Information: 263-8417 ext. 226.
National Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month – Come and meet potential feline companions, Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Coeur d’Alene Tidyman’s.
Master potter demo – by Barbara Schreiber, Saturday 2-4 p.m., at the Entrée Gallery in Priest Lake, on Reeder Bay Road. She has taught at the Getty Museum and has written a book about Athenian vase construction. Information: (208) 443-2001.
Safesitter 2004 – Kootenai Medical Center will offer this class Saturday and Monday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The 13-hour course is designed for ages 11-13, and covers a wide range of topics. Early registration is encouraged. Call 666-2030.
11th Annual People Helping People Charity Auction – Saturday at Elkins Resort in Priest Lake. Silent auction begins at 3 p.m. with a wine and cheese social. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. with the live auction at 6:15. Proceeds will benefit Priest Lake’s emergency services and local nonprofit organizations. Information: www.priestlakeauction.org.
Summer Sounds at the Park – The concert series begins Saturday, noon-2 p.m., at 330 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint, with Steve Pike.
Audubon Society – Overnight trip at the Nature Conservancy’s Ball Creek Ranch Saturday and Sunday to count more than 100 bird species. Space is limited; call Lisa Hardy at 682-4808 or Shirley Sturts at 664-5318 to reserve space.
Veteran’s Ceremony – Sunday, 11:30 a.m., at the Kootenai County Administration Building, Room 1A. The public is invited. Information: Ron Rankin 664-9993.
Windows to Priest Lake – Artist’s reception Sunday, 1-3 p.m., for Tom Holman at the Entrée Gallery on Reeder Bay Road in Priest Lake. Information: (208) 443-2001.
Sailboat Dedication – Tuesday at 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.
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.
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. 4 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 Carey 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.