Idaho calendar

Mon., Feb. 7, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Stoneridge Resort in Blanchard, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., for dental only. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Creating Families through Adoption – The CASI Foundation will present this free seminar on adoption in the United States and Internationally from 6-7:30 p.m., Little Seattle Coffee Shop, 2310 N. Fourth. For more information, visit www.adoptcasi.org.

“Understanding Food Labels” – The University of Idaho Extension Nutrition Program, a community based education program is offering free weekly classes to recipients of food stamps or other Health and Welfare programs. This class will be held from noon-1 p.m. at the Health and Welfare Office, 1120 Ironwood Drive. Children can participate in Story Book Nutrition with hands-on activities. Information: 446-1680.

Basics of Program Compliance – Co-sponsored by the Idaho chapter of the Affordable Housing Management Association and the Idaho Housing Finance Corp., today and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $50. To register, contact IHFA’s contract compliance department at (208) 331-4733 or e-mail compliance@ihfa.org.

Upcoming

Sandpoint Juggling Club – The jugglers will meet Tuesday from 4-5 p.m., at the Teen Center on the corner of Pine and Division. Information: Ellen Weissman at 265-2570.

Future of Social Security – The seven North Idaho Edward Jones investment representatives will host a free one-hour satellite broadcast on social security Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., at the firm’s offices. For more information, visit www.edwardjones.com.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Post Falls Senior Center Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Sparkling Spur Youth Writing Contest – Entries are being accepted for the contest from all North Idaho students in grades 4-12. Students may enter short stories with an American West theme. All entries must be unpublished and original. Enter at www.westernwriters.org/youthwritingcontest.htm.

Tap Dance Workshop – by Marcia Smith Dixon, at the Creative Impact Dance Studios beginning Wednesday and continuing for seven weeks. Cost: $60. To register, call 659-4228 or stop by the studio at 195 E. Hazel Ave.

Three C’s Monthly Meeting – Wednesday at noon at the Highlands Day Spa, 4365 E. Inverness, Post Falls. Information: 659-2064.

University of Idaho/Washington State University Career Fair – Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the UI Student Union Building Ballroom, and Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the WSU Ensminger Pavilion.

“All in The Timing” – Continues Thursday with curtain time at 7 p.m. at the Lake City Playhouse. This is a Black Box production directed by Lee Ja Junker and is intended for mature audiences. Cost: $7. Additional shows Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Information: 667-1323.

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