Idaho calendar
Today
North Idaho College Booster Club Cruise – Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. at Independence point. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Sports Cellar and the NIC athletics office. Information: 769-3348.
Deer Hunting Workshop at the Post Falls Library – Former outfitter and author Jack Skille will present this free workshop at 7 p.m. He also will be reading from his latest book, “They Came to Hunt: Recollections of a Whitetail Guide.” Information: Joe Reiss at 773-1506.
“The Story of the Weeping Camel” – PG-rated Mongolian film with English subtitles, today through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 children. Information: 263-9191.
Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission – will meet at 5 p.m. in Courtroom 4 of the Bonner County Courthouse, 215 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, to discuss a conditional use permit for a library in Blanchard, and a fire station in Sagle. Information: 265-1458.
Kootenai Environmental Alliance – will meet at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Rand Wichman will speak on the latest draft of the controversial Kootenai County Subdivision Ordinance. Information: 667-9093.
North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be in the Panhandle Health District parking lot in Coeur d’Alene, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment call 415-5100.
Natural Medicine Seminar Series and Open Forum – with Dr. Pamela Langenderfer, 7-8:30 p.m., in Room 13 of the Winton Building at North Idaho College. Information: 664-1644.
Boundary County Fair – continues through Sunday. This year’s theme is “Mother Goose on the Loose at the Boundary County Fair!” Information: Pat Dinning at 267-7041.
The Art Books of James Castle – A traveling exhibit from the Idaho Center for the Book, will be on display through Sept. 9 in the Corner Gallery in Boswell Hall at North Idaho College. Castle was a self-taught artist known for his use of found objects, including books.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Members are needed for the Idaho Care and Prevention Council, for individuals who are interested in and/or have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Deadline application is Sept. 15. To apply visit www2.state.id.us/dhw/std-aids.
Upcoming
Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Kasey O’Brien will talk about her experiences at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. Information: 777-1588.
Ink Travelers Tattoo and Piercing Convention – Begins Friday continuing through Sunday at the Coeur d’Alene Casino in Worley. The event begins at noon daily. Tattoo competition, art fusion and artist seminars on all three days. Information: (360)701-9633.
Roar in the Core – Begins Friday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, continuing until Monday. The event entails all aspects of the motorcycle lifestyle: Saturday, Shades of Purple and Jude Bowerman will open for The Fabulous Thunderbirds; Sunday, Peter Frampton is featured. For tickets, call the Roadhouse in Post Falls at (888) 377-2232, The Cotton Club in Hayden at 762-8705, or any TicketsWest Location. To charge by phone call (509) 325-SEAT, or visit www.theroarincore.com.
Heyburn State Park – Dinner cruise from 6-8 p.m. Friday departing from the Chatcolet Marina. For reservations, call 686-4030.
Summer Sounds at Park Place – The series wraps up Saturday, noon-2 p.m., with Local Honey entertaining. in the park at 330 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.
“Steamboats on the St. Joe River” – Aboard the cruise boat Idaho Saturday, departing from the Chatcolet Marina in Heyburn State Park at 6 p.m. Cost: $6 adults, $2.50 for children 6-15, under 5 are free. For reservations, call 686-4030.
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. with entertainment by Paul Mata. The market is located at Highway 95 and Prairie Ave. Information: 772-2290.
“Classic Car Show and Shine” and Silverwood Theme Park – Saturday and Sunday with events all weekend. For details, visit www.silverwoodthemepark.com.