Idaho calendar

Sun., Aug. 28, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Scenic Cruise on the St. Joe River – 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; 263-8957.

Blanchard Daze – concludes today in downtown Blanchard; all-community church service, 11 a.m., followed by a potluck picnic and softball game; 437-1202.

Volunteers needed for Coeur d’Alene Summer Theater – Positions include concessions, usher or box office. Volunteers receive a free ticket; call 667-1323.

Sandpoint Artwalk II – self-guided tour of exhibitions at local downtown businesses through Friday; 263-6139.

Moscow Artwalk – self-guided tour of exhibitions available at 35 local 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

North Idaho Draft Horse and Mule Association Silent Auction – Deadline for entry registration will be Monday for the event to be held Sept. 24-26; contact Joy Crupper, 687-1438.

Sandpoint Waldorf School Open House – Monday, 5-7 p.m. at 2007 Sandpoint West Drive; 263-6429.

North Idaho College Jazz Choir Auditions – Monday, 7-9:30 p.m., at NIC’s Boswell Hall, Room 102, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; 666-8000.

Controlling Yellow Jackets Class – Monday, 1-3 p.m. at University of Idaho Kootenai County Extension Office, 1000 W. Hubbard, Room 142; $5 cost, no registration required; 446-1680.

North Idaho College Madrigal Singers Auditions – Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. at NIC’s Boswell Hall, Room 102, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; 666-8000.

Summer Art on the Edge Youth Art Classes – Tuesday, ages 11-18, 3-5 p.m.; Wednesday, ages 6-10, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; all classes at the studio, 1416 N. First St.; 676-0917.

Coeur d’Alene High School Registration – Monday, juniors, Renaissance and seniors, 9-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m.; Tuesday, sophomores, Renaissance, seniors and juniors, 9-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m.; Wednesday, freshman with last names A-L, 9-11 a.m., freshman with last names M-Z, noon-2 p.m. at the high school; 664-8241.

Lake City High School Registration – juniors on Monday; sophomores on Tuesday; freshmen on Wednesday with welcome barbecue at 6 p.m.; check school newsletter for specific times; 664-8241.

North Idaho College Booster Club Meeting – Tuesday, noon at Fort Grounds Tavern, 705 River Ave.; speaker is NIC soccer coach Dan Hogan; 769-3348.

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

Summer Youth Events at Coeur d’Alene Public Library – through Wednesday at 201 E. Harrison Ave.; 769-2315.

Outdoor Tai Chi/Yoga/Satori Classes – six-session classes, Tuesdays through Sept. 27, 6-6:45 p.m. at Tubbs Hill parking lot, 11th Street entrance; presented by Bonnie Whiting; $25/six sessions or $5/class; 667-1423.

UI Kentucky Bluegrass Field Tour – Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at the Hatter Creek Ranch research site along state Highway 6 east of Potlatch; 885-5041.

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.

Anne of Green Gables – performance Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; $5 donation; 255-7801.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – Saturday, noon-2 p.m., corner of First and Cedar, Sandpoint; free; 263-6139.

Coaster Classic Car Show – Saturday-next Sunday, at Silverwood Theme Park on North U.S. Highway 95 near Athol; includes show and live music; 683-3400.

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