Idaho calendar
Today
Rock Creek Alliance Annual Meeting – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint; includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music and prize drawings; raffle tickets available at select area businesses; 265-8272; e-mail info@rockcreekalliance.org.
Mica Kidd Island Property Owners Association Inaugural Meeting – 6 p.m., Mica Flats Grange Hall, 7465 W. Kidd Island Road; Chris Shelton, 664-2511.
Post Falls Library Poetry and Courtyard Concert Series – today and next Thursday, 6:45 p.m., library, 821 N. Spokane St.; 773-1506, ext. 14.
Fresh Aire Concert Series – today and next Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., East City Park, Third and Hayes, Moscow; 883-7036.
Boundary County Fair – through Saturday, at the fairgrounds in Bonners Ferry; includes exhibits, car show and daily live entertainment; 267-7041.
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo – Exhibitors handbooks and advance admission tickets available until Friday ; 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.
Volunteers needed at Coeur d’Alene Summer Theater – currently seeking help with concessions, ushering or box office; volunteers receive a free ticket; call 667-1323.
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.
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
Juggling and Unicycle Festival – Friday-Sunday in Coeur d’Alene; log on to www.jugglebythelake.com for a list of events, locations and times or call 660-8330.
Sunset Dinner Cruise – Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m., on the Idaho, departing from the Chatcolet Lake docks at Heyburn State Park near St. Maries; $28.95 adults, $23.95 kids ages 6-15; reservations required; 686-4030.
Bonner County Lichens and Forest Ecology Workshop – Friday, 5:30 p.m., Panhandle Health District, Room 322, Sandpoint; a hands-on lichen species field trip will be Saturday, meet at 9 a.m. at the Bonner County Courthouse, Sandpoint; both events presented by lichenologist, Toby Spribille; free of charge but RSVP recommended; 255-2780.
Northwest Soiree Cowboy and Indian Antique and Collectible Show and Sale - Friday, 3-7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $5 general admission, free for kids under 12; 772-6480.
PANTRA Ladies Dirt Bike Ride at Canfield – 25-mile ride Saturday, meet 8 a.m. at Nettleton Gulch parking lot; potluck barbecue; Lori, (509) 928-9686 or email at pantratrails@hotmail.com.
North Idaho Dahlia Society Show – Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St.; 665-0619.
Awareness of the Heart Concert – Saturday, 8 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; featuring Larry Myer, Doug and Kim Bond, Rick Reed and Michael Seward; 255-7801.
Excelerator IV Import/Sports Compact and Truck/SUV Show – Saturday, Silverwood Theme Park, U.S. Highway 95 near Athol; activities include competitions, trophies and live DJ; 683-3400, ext. 121.
Palousafest – Saturday, 4-8 p.m., at the University of Idaho, Commons main entrance, Moscow; back-to-school festivities include a mechanical bull, food, live music, outdoor movie and Texas Hold ‘em tournament; 885-6331.
Summer Sounds at Park Place – concert Saturdays through Sept. 3, noon-2 p.m., corner of First and Cedar, Sandpoint; free; 263-6139.
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.
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; advise of dietary restrictions or food allergies; 263-8957.
Clark Fork River Rafting Trip for Jugglers – Monday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., departs from Coeur d’Alene; $95, includes lunch and juggling props; 660-8330.
Summer Art on the Edge Youth Art Classes – Tuesdays, ages 11-18, 3-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 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.
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.
Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds Reading Program – Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 24, 1:30-3 p.m., for ages 5-12; Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; pre-registration required, 773-1506.