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Fri., Feb. 11, 2005

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Today

“All in The Timing” – Continues today with curtain time at 8 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 show Saturday at 8 p.m. Information: 667-1323.

Coeur d’Alene Winter Celebration – Today through Sunday the event combines family activities, shopping and dining and entertainment on Valentine’s weekend. Champagne and dessert tour of downtown today from 5-8 p.m. Information: 667-5986.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Timberlake Fire Station in Athol, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Athol Booster Club Spaghetti Dinner and Auction – Proceeds will go toward upgrading the Athol Elementary School playground. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; auction starts at 7 p.m. Dinner is sponsored by the Olive Garden. Admission is by donation. Information: Helen at 683-5070.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant. Larry Belmont, retired director of the Panhandle Health District, will present a review of Affordable Prescriptions Idaho. Information: 777-1588.

Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner – 5 p.m. at the United Steelworkers Hall, 110 N. Hill St., Kellogg. Entertainment by Gary Edwards and Iris Byrne. Cost: $5 adults; free for children. Reservations: 784-8891.

Upcoming

Sweetheart’s Ball – sponsored by the Post Falls Community Volunteers Saturday at the Greyhound Event Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dancing, 7-10 p.m. Admission is free, but if you would like a reserved seat on the dance floor for $10, call 773-6872.

Jimmy Heuga’s Snow Express for Multiple Sclerosis – stops at Schweitzer Saturday. More than 20 ski/snowboard teams will compete against the clock, the mountain and other racers to raise money for multiple sclerosis support. The overall winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to Vail, Colo., for the finals in April. To register, visit www.schweitzer.com or call (800) 831-8810.

“Mining Brushwork” – an exhibit featuring three Seattle-based Chinese artists opens Saturday at the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History, 415 Main St., Lewiston. The event begins with a traditional tea ceremony at 1 p.m. followed by calligraphy and painting demonstrations by the artists. Information: Dale Tucker at 792-2317,

Valentine’s Rock-n-Romance – Dinner dance Saturday at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, beginning with a no-host social at 6:30 p.m., followed by a steak and shrimp dinner, silent auction and dancing to the music of the Renovators. Cost: $30. Proceeds will benefit the Lake City High School senior class graduation party. Tickets are available at Java on Sherman, Great Harvest Bread or at the high school. Information: Denise at 769-1406.

No One Shall Die Alone – is giving an orientation training session Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call Chuck or Monica at 765-3230 or leave your name and phone number with Wanda at 765-5108.

Black History Month – “Shades of Black” will be presented by University of Idaho and Washington State University Associated Students of African Descent Saturday, 5:30 p.m., UI Student Union Building ballroom. The free event will include dance, music, spoken word, rap performances and poetry.

Art in the Window – Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Patsey Parsons will be painting oil portraits at Angel Gallery of Fine Arts and Antiques, 423 Sherman Ave. Information: 665-7232.

Lake City Playhouse third annual Arts in Review – Saturday from 5:30-9 p.m. at Brix Underground, 317 E. Sherman. Enjoy music from professionals who got their start at the Playhouse, amazing auction items, a no-host bar and Brix’s superb cuisine. For tickets, $60, call the Playhouse at 667-1323.

Seasoned and Single – Class for single seniors looking for loving relationships can learn how to find a mature partner, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at North Idaho College’s Lee-Kildow Hall, Room 207. Cost: $35. Information: 769-3333 or

Open Your Heart Valentine’s Dance – Saturday at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Convention Center. Cost: $20 individual; $35 per couple; $150 for table of eight. Proceeds will benefit the new North Idaho College Health and Sciences Building. Information: 769-5978.

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