Idaho calendar

Mon., May 31, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Really Big Raffle Deadline – The deadline for automatic entry into the early bird drawing for a 36-inch color TV and a DVD/VHS player is today. Tickets are $100 each and only 4,000 will be sold. The grand prize drawing on July 7 is for a $200,000 home built by the North Idaho College carpentry students. Information: 769-3271.

Community Education classes at North Idaho College – Enroll now for a variety of classes ranging from dance, sailing, Japanese for fun, intuitive awareness, retirement financial planning, window cleaning 101, flex and stretch, golf and more. For course descriptions visit http://workforcetraining.nic.edu and click on “register.”

Volunteers needed - The Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department is in need of volunteers for this year’s 17th Annual Post Falls Duathlon Race June 12-13. Contact the department at 773-0539.

Upcoming

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.

North Idaho Dahlia Society – will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Coeur d’Alene Tidyman’s. Information: 665-0619.

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. Cost is $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.

“The Secret Garden” – Continues at the Lake City Playhouse Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; $14 adults, $12 seniors/students, $8 for children under 10. Information: 667-1323.

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 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.-3 p.m. in the Commons Clearwater Room. Bring photo ID or Red Cross donor card. Information: www.redcross.org/donate/give/.

“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.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Mike Kennedy will speak about local and other elections. Information: 777-1588.

Kathy Fisher Memorial – Friday at Prairie View Elementary School, at 2:30 p.m. Information: Debbie at 964-3163.

Spin a Rainbow Conference - Friday and Saturday are open Spin Days from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with a $2 entry fee each day. The event is at North Idaho College. If you are interested in the art of handspinning, this is a great opportunity. Information: Karen at 689-3109.

Pend Oreille Chorale and Chamber Orchestra – presents Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Friday’s performance is at the Gardenia Center at Fourth and Church Street and Sunday’s performance is at the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 2555 W. Pine St., both in Sandpoint.

Families Matter – For families and professionals who work with a child with a severe emotional disorder, Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, 3818 Schreiber Way. Information and registration: www.idffcmh.org or (800) 905-3436.

Priest Lake Golf Estates Golf Tournament – Friday and Saturday at the Priest Lake Golf Course. For more information visit, www.PriestLakeEstates.com or call toll free, (866) 550-5600.

Wooden Boat Show Committee - will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Di Luna’s restaurant, 207 Cedar St. in Sandpoint.

Inland Northwest Sheep Show and Sale – Saturday at 8 a.m. View several different breeds of sheep at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. They will be auctioned at 1:30 p.m. Information: 263-5652 or 263-9381.

Mothers of Preschoolers first annual Family Expo and Silent Auction – Saturday at the Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 882-9038.

River City Middle School Tour – Post Falls School District and Principal Mike Yovetich invite students, parents and community members to tour the school which will open in mid-August, on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The school is located at 1505 N. Fir Street.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – Sweet Persuasion will perform Saturday from noon-2 p.m. at the park, 330 N. First Ave.

Stoneridge Economic Development Golf Tournament – Sunday with shotgun start at 8 a.m. Four-person team scramble; $25 per person includes food, beverage, cart and range balls. Information: Aaron at 437-0310.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – Loose Cannon will perform rhythm and blues in the city park Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Bad weather will move the concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza. Information: 667-3162.

Third annual Post Falls Fishing Derby – Sunday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 5-12, at Falls Park. This is in conjunction with Post Falls Days. Information: Post Falls Parks and Recreation at 773-0539.

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