Idaho calendar

Mon., Aug. 8, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

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

Huckleberry Children’s Summer Theatre 2005 – Now accepting registration for summer youth workshop “America’s Most Wanted,” ages 13-18, Aug. 15-27, $195; 667-1323.

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/

Charleen Martin Studio Gallery – featuring the works of 25 artists through Oct. 31, by appointment only at the studio, 8835 W. Hamaker Road, Coeur d’Alene; 667-6911.

Upcoming

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 on the Edge Youth Art Classes – Tuesdays, ages 11-18, 3-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, ages 6-10, 5:30-6:30 p.m., through Aug. 31; 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.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – concert Saturdays through Sept. 3, noon-2 p.m., corner of First and Cedar, Sandpoint; free; 263-6139.

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