Idaho calendar

Today

Art on the Green, Street Fair and Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes – from downtown Coeur d’Alene to the North Idaho College campus; outdoor vendors, art, food, crafts, fun; 667-9346.

Coeur d’Alene Day Aglow Lighthouse Luncheon – Reservation deadline is today for the event on Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 414 Appleway; $10.75; speaker will be Merridee Joy, Nashville recording artist; call Shirley Peterson, 772-5562.

“Something Old, Something New” – watercolors and oils by Betti Johnson, reception and 80th birthday celebration, 5-7 p.m. Entree Gallery, 1755 Reeder Bay Road, Priest Lake; 443-2001.

Scenic Cruise on the St. Joe River – Sundays through Aug, 28, noon-2 p.m., aboard the Idaho, which departs from the Chatcolet Lake docks at Heyburn State Park; $12.95 adults, $7.95 kids; with lunch add $7; reservations required, 686-4030.

Motherlode: Contemporary Women Writers of Idaho and Potluck – 4 p.m., Oden Hall, 143 Sunnyside Road, Sandpoint; free; 255-4410.

Sunday Brunch on the Farm – Sundays through Sept. 11, fresh produce brunch and farm tour at Greentree Naturals Inc., 2003 Rapid Lightning Road, Sandpoint; sponsored by the Rural Roots “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” campaign; $35, reservations required; 263-8957.

Here Come the Bugs! Festival at Sandpoint – 4:30 p.m., Memorial Field, Sandpoint; family concert presented by Spokane Youth Orchestra, includes petting zoo, clowns, games; $5.80; (800) 325-SEAT.

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo – Exhibitors handbooks and advance admission tickets available until Aug. 19; adults $4.50, ages 6-12 $2.50; five-day parking pass, $7.50; for details, call 765-4969.

Summer Youth Events at Coeur d’Alene Public Library– through Aug. 31 at the library at 201 E. Harrison Ave.; call for program specifics, 769-2315.

Sandpoint Artwalk II – self-guided tour of exhibitions at downtown businesses runs through Sept. 2; 263-6139.

Moscow Artwalk – self-guided tour of exhibitions available at 35 downtown businesses through Sept. 10; 883-7036.

University of Idaho Seeking Idaho Authors – The UI English Department is seeking nonfiction essays by Idaho authors on the topic of air for publication in a future anthology. Deadline is Sept. 15; contact Mary Blew or Phil Druker at the UI English Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-1102, or go online at www.class.uidaho.edu/druker/

Upcoming

Tibetan Buddhist Deities Slide Show – Monday, 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library; presented by Nick Gier, professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Idaho; free; Sandy, 263-3799.

Buddhism at the Top of the World Slide Show – Tuesday, 6 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall; presented by Nick Gier, professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Idaho; free; Sandy, 263-3799.

Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds Reading Program – Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. for ages 5-12 at Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; pre-registration required, call 773-1506.

Summer Art of the Edge Youth Art Classes – Tuesdays, ages 11-13, 3-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, ages 6-10, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, ages 14-18, 3-5 p.m.; all classes at the studio, 1416 N. First St.; call for details, 676-0917.

Coeur d’Alene National Audubon Society – meets Tuesday, 7 a.m., corner of Fairmont Loop and U.S. Highway 95; three-hour birding survey trip to Mica Bay; call Jan to confirm, 667-6209.

“What’s Growing On” Gardening Luncheon – reservation and cancellation deadline is Tuesday for the event Thursday at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 Second St.; featuring the Gabby Gardener, Dick Rifkind, Rosemary Price and entertainer, Glynn Martin; $10; complimentary child care available; Anita, 687-0291, or Prudy, 772-9013.

Hayden Summer Reading Program – for ages 4-12 Wednesdays, noon and 6:30 p.m., Hayden Public Library, 8385 N. Government Way; registration required, 772-5612.

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce – tourism committee meeting Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Red Lion Templin’s Resort; 773-5016.

Boise State University Alumni Information Meeting – reception Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 Second St.; free; pre-registration required with Renee White at (208) 426-1831 or reneewhite@boisestate.edu.

Hayden Concert Series – Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., Hayden City Park, 8930 N. Government Way; free; 667-3162.

Einstein’s 1905 Papers: A 100-Year Celebration – Thursday, 7 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.; presented by Phil Deutchman, professor of physics at the University of Idaho; free; 263-6930, ext. 204.

“Howl’s Moving Castle” – Japanese animated film Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 kids 13 and under; 263-9191.

Natalie MacMaster Concert – Thursday , 7:30 p.m., Sandpoint Memorial Field; with guests The Be Good Tanyas; $26.95; 265-4554 or (800) 325-SEAT.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series – Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 314 Sherman Ave; inclement weather moves the show to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza at Third Street and Sherman Avenue; free; 667-3162.

“Beauty and the Beast” – Thursday-Sunday and Aug. 18-20, 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m., North Idaho College, Schuler Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; presented by Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre; $29/adults, $27/seniors, $19/ages 12 and younger; TicketsWest 769-7780.

Post Falls Library Poetry and Courtyard Concert Series– Thursdays, 6:45 p.m., library, 821 N. Spokane St.; 773-1506, ext. 14.

Fresh Aire Concert Series – Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., East City Park, Third and Hayes, Moscow; 883-7036.

Ronnie Milsap concert – Friday, 7:30 p.m., Sandpoint Memorial Field; $29.95; 265-4554 or (800) 325-SEAT.

Coeur d’Alene Elks Lodge events – dance Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Chili Cook-off, Saturday noon-4 p.m., $10 registration; Sunday Kamper Klub breakfast; all events at Coeur d’Alene Elks Lodge, 1170 W. Prairie Ave.; 772-4049 or 667-3030.

Mel McCuddin Oil Paintings Exhibit – opening reception Friday, 5-8 p.m., Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave.; runs through Sept. 3; 765-6006.