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Fri., Feb. 18, 2005

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Today

“Proof” – The North Idaho College Theater Department’s winter production continues today at 7:30 p.m. in Boswell Hall’s Schuler Auditorium. Additional performances Saturday, and Thursday through Feb. 26. Due to adult language the play is recommended for adult audiences. Information: 769-3220.

“A Woman of Independent Means” – This play, written by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey, and directed by Jack Bannon, will be performed today at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. This is a benefit for the Coeur d’Alene Women’s Center’s children’s counseling center. Cost: $25. Tickets: 667-1323.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Attorney Lee James will present “Beating Around the Bush for Public Funding.” Information: 777-1588.

Sons of Norway – “Lutefisk and Lefse, Ya, Sure, Ya Betcha!” 5:30 and 7 p.m. Dinner includes meatballs, potatoes, vegetable, dessert and coffee. Cost: $12 adults, $6 under 12; free for children under 5. Reservations: Thelma at 687-1253 or Pamla at 772-3641.

Scaling and Marketing Private Timber – Registration ends today for this class to be held next Friday at the Kootenai County Administration Building, 451 Government Way. Cost: $5. To register, call 446-1680.

Lt. George Farragut Chapter of the DAR – will meet at 10 a.m. at the Jewett House. Information: 664-6543.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Sandpoint Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., for dental care only. For an appointment, call 263-5159.

Film Night at the Post Falls Library – “Rivers and Tides,” by German documentarian Thomas Reidelsheimer will be shown at 7 p.m. at the library, 821 N. Spokane St. The film explores the world and work of environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy. Information: 773-1506.

“The Middle East, the U.S. and Europe: War Without End” – Middle East scholar Ellis Goldberg will discuss the role of the global energy economy in the Middle East at a forum at noon in the Aurora Room of the Idaho Commons at the University of Idaho. Information: 885-2815.

Lake City Playhouse season tickets on sale – for the 2005-06 season. Cost: $70 adults, $65 seniors, $65 students and $40 for children. Call the playhouse at 667-1323.

Sparkling Spur Youth Writing Contest – Students in grades 4-12 are eligible to enter the contest. Theme is short stories set in the American West. Deadline to enter is March 5. Entries must be unpublished and original. Enter at www.westernwriters.org/youthwritingcontest. htm.

Upcoming

Audubon Society – Half-day trip to Hayden Lake Saturday. Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the south end of the Kmart parking lot. Information: Roland Craft at 457-8894.

Northwest Living Wheat and Gluten Free – will meet Saturday, 3 p.m., at Bonsai Bistro, 101 Sherman Ave. Information: Jeannie at 687-8225 or George at 640-9941.

“The Jungle Book” – The Missoula Children’s Theatre production will be onstage Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m., at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. Cost: $8 adults, $5 students 18 and under. Information: 263-6139.

Art in the Window – Saturday, Charleen Martin will be working with mixed media in the window at Angel Gallery of Fine Art and Antiques, 423 Sherman Ave., 1-4 p.m.

Road Safe Workshop – Saturday, 1-3 p.m., at the Idaho State Police in Coeur d’Alene. Reserve seating by calling ISP 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 772-6055.

Steel Guitar Benefit Concert and Jam – Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. This is to help cover medical costs for Don Parks, a well-known area steel guitarist and good friend of many Northwest musicians. Potluck lunch, craft sale and bake sale. Call Darrell Klein at (509) 928-2798 or Joel Johnston (509) 869-0183.

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