Calendar

Today

Job Search Workshop – today and Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day at the Idaho Commerce and Labor Department, 1221 W. Ironwood, Suite 200. Information: 769-1558 ext. 395.

Biographer of human rights activist Bill Wassmuth to read – Andrea Vogt will read from her book “Common Courage: Bill Wassmuth, Human Rights and Small Town Activism,” at 7 p.m. in the Administration Building Auditorium at the University of Idaho. Information: 885-6156.

Preschool story time – at the Post Falls Library, 821 Spokane St., for children ages 3-6, begins today from 10:30-11 a.m. Sessions will continue the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Information: 773-1506.

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

Moscow Arts Commission Youth Choir auditions – today and Thursday at 3:10 p.m. both days, at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, 110 S. Blaine. No preparation is required. Cost is $52 for the semester or $32 for students on the reduced hot lunch program, due at auditions unless prior arrangements have been made. Schedule an appointment by calling 883-7036.

Reader’s Theatre presented by Lake City Playhouse – “Mrs. Warren’s Profession” by George Bernard Shaw, at Little Seattle, 2310 N. Fourth, at 7 p.m. $5. For more information, call 667-1323.

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. Application deadline is today. To apply visit www2.state.id.us/dhw/std-aids.

Upcoming

Conference to learn about parenting young children – Idaho Head Start Association presents two free presentations for parents or grandparents of young children Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway. Please call in advance as seating is limited. Call Carol or Sheila at 263-2569 or Becky at 765-6955.

“Harvey” – This play about a man and his imaginary friend, Harvey, a rabbit, continues Thursday through Sunday at the Lake City Playhouse. Additional performances Sept. 23-25. Showtime is 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sunday. $14 adults, $12 seniors and students under 18, $8 children and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Information: 667-1323.

Retirement Planning Seminar – Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at the Post Falls Library, 812 N. Spokane St., with Buddy Honshell, an Edward Jones representative. Call Sally Jo at 773-3268 to enroll.

Public Forum on Sustainability – Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library. Learn to take back your time and consider the pace of your life. Information: (206) 443-6747.

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

Leon Russell at the Panida – Leon Russell, who has collaborated with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones among many others, will perform live Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. $25 general admission. To purchase tickets with a credit card, call Eichardt’s at 263-4005 or the Panida at 255-7801.

The Magic of Everyday Moments and Creating Cooperative Children – Thursday at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. This forum on infant-toddler mental health is sponsored by Mountain States Early Head Start, Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program and the Idaho Head Start Collaboration Office. Space is limited. Call 765-6955.

Business After Hours – Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the Highland’s Day Spa in Post Falls. Information: 773-5016.

Lionel Hampton School of Music – Del Parkinson and Jeffrey Schumway will perform a guest recital as an American Piano Duo, Friday at 8 p.m. in the recital hall at the University of Idaho. $5 for adults and $3 for students at the door. Information: 885-7212.

“The Corporation” – The Sundance Film Festival documentary award-winner will be shown Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. Presented by Concerned Citizens for a Better Country, admission is free. Information: 263-9191.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Timberlake Fire Station in Athol Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Mystery Dinner Theater at the Song Bird – the “Curse of the Comet” will be performed Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a ‘40s theme. Five-course dinner and entertainment is $40 per person. The Song Bird is at 315 N. Fourth. Call 664-3672 days or 667-9730 evenings for reservations.

Post Falls Parks and Recreation – Men’s fall basketball registration deadline is Friday. $18 resident, $21 nonresident. Games begin week of Sept. 20. Visit the department at 408 Spokane St. or call 773-0539.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. State Senator Clint Stennet and House Minority leader Wendy Jaquet will speak. Information: 777-1588.

Purely POAC – Opening reception for the Pend Oreille Arts Council’s new art exhibit, showing artwork made by more than 30 members of the POAC, Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. in the POAC Gallery, in the Power House, 120 Lake St. in Sandpoint. Information: 263-6139.

Outdoor Film Festival at North Idaho College – Friday in Fort Sherman park, located behind the Edminster Student Union Building, with live music beginning at 6 p.m. followed by adventure films from the Mountain Film Festival in Telluride, Colo. Admission is free, but bring a canned food donation. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. Information: 769-7809.

2004 Area 1& 2 Falls Sports Tournament – Special Olympians will gather in Lewiston and Lapwai Saturday for a fun-filled day of competition, camaraderie and fun. To volunteer, call Shanna Endow at (208) 323-0482 ext. 14. Opening ceremonies will be from 10-10:45 a.m. with competition beginning at noon.

Benefit book sale at the Coeur d’Alene Library – Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to benefit the summer reading program. The library is located at 201 E. Harrison.

Self Help for the Hard of Hearing – will meet Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Kootenai Medical Center Fox Auditorium. Information: 667-6653.

Earfest – Fourth annual music festival at the Long Ear Record Store, 2405 N. Fourth, is beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday with Uptime on the outside stage, and Ava Mae inside at noon. This year there will be a beer garden and a barbecue. For a full schedule of performance times, visit www.longear.com.

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. with entertainment by Ruby Devine. The market is located at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue. Information: 772-2290.

Kootenai Environmental Alliance – is having party to celebrate the forest left standing along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille at Idlewild Bay in Farragut State Park from noon-5 p.m. Saturday. The public is invited. Information: 667-9093.

Playwright’s Workshop – Begins Sunday at the Lake City Playhouse and continues for six weeks. There is no cost. It is a workshop, not a class. You will read your work to other playwrights and get feedback. For more information, call 667-1323.

Computer Workshop at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library – Setting up a free e-mail account will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. The workshop is free but space is limited so call 769-2315 to reserve a space.

Lionel Hampton School of Music – Rainier Winds, a chamber music series, Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the University Auditorium. Contact the UI ticket office at 885-7212 for tickets.