Idaho calendar

Today

Refuse to be a Victim – A workshop offering self-defense techniques and how to protect your home will be conducted by law enforcement trainer and martial arts black belt Greg Beeman, 6-8 p.m., in the North Idaho College Residence Hall Theater. Information: 769-3370.

Kingston Kids – will meet at 1 p.m. at The Boat in Smelterville. Information: 786-3882.

Lewis and Clark Up A Creek – Charlie Williams, a professional sound impressionist, presents this interactive reader’s theater at 6:30 p.m. at the Post Falls Public Library, 821 Spokane. Information: 773-1506.

Job Search Workshop – Today, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day at the Idaho Commerce and Labor office, 1221 W. Ironwood Drive, Suite 200. Information: 769-1558.

Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library – will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the library to discuss activities for the holiday season at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops. The meeting is open to anyone interested in the library. Information: 769-2315.

4-H Sign-Up Night – 6 p.m.; for youths aged 5-18, in Building No.1 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. There will be a presentation with an overview of 4-H and the role of youth, parents and leaders. Information: 446-1680.

Looking Beyond the Election – Nationally recognized equity market strategist Fred Dickson will speak at this investment seminar sponsored by D.A. Davidson and Co., at 4 p.m. in The Spokesman-Review Building, 608 Northwest Blvd., first floor conference room. Information and to reserve a space: 667-1212.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Post Falls Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week – Tour St. Vincent de Paul’s facility, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet at the retail outlet at Walnut and Government Way. Everyone who takes a tour gets a $5 gift certificate to the store.

Audubon Society – Brown bag birding trip from noon-1 p.m. Meet at Independence Point. Information: Lynn Sheridan, message phone 664-4739.

Chiropractor “Will Work for Food” – through Saturday Dr. Timothy Grothman and the Health Within Chiropractic Center in Post Falls, is giving his time in exchange for a nonperishable food donation of approximately $20 for the Post Falls Food Bank. Patients will receive an initial consultation, exam and spinal X-rays if needed. An appointment is necessary. Call 777-7463. Health Within is at 2525 E. Seltice Way, Suite C., next to Rancho Viejo.

Educational Opportunity Workshop – 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. at the Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor, 35 Wildcat Way in Kellogg. Learn the benefits of higher education and how to apply for financial aid, as well as guidance in choosing a career or college major. Information: 666-8017.

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce annual membership meeting – 11:30 a.m. at the Red Lion Templin’s Inn. Information: 773-5016.

Alliance for Retired Americans – will meet at 1 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Information: 773-7964.

Upcoming

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week – Open house Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. in honor of St. Vincent de Paul’s Transitional Housing Center’s 10th anniversary, at 1428 N. First St. Refreshments will be served.

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

Food Shopping for the holidays – The University of Idaho Extension Nutrition Program, a community based education program is offering free weekly classes to recipients of food stamps or other Health and Welfare programs. This workshop will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Health and Welfare office, 1120 Ironwood Drive. Information: 446-1680.

Information Session on University of Idaho – Wednesday at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, at 7 p.m. It is not necessary to register. UI faculty, academic, financial aid, residence hall and Greek advisors will be available to answer questions about college life, costs and program options. Information: (888) 8-UIDAHO.

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness – Wednesday at LaPetite Hair Studio, 415 Best Ave., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Raffles and information on the disease will be available.

“Tinkerbell is my Rosary” – Lake City Playhouse reader’s theater production, by local playwright Pam Stark, one night only, Wednesday at 7 p.m., at the theater, 1320 E. Garden. $5 at the door. Information: 667-1323.

“A Shayna Maidel” – This powerful, haunting portrait of a family divided by the Holocaust, directed by Tracey Benson, continues Thursday at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden, at 7 p.m. Additional performances Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. $7 all shows. Information: 667-1323.

Open House for Library Director – The Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library will hold an open house to honor Julie Meier, who is retiring after 23 years, Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The open house will be in the Nelson Memorial Room at the library, 201 E. Harrison. Information: 769-2315.

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