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Sun., Jan. 2, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Audubon Society – Christmas bird count at Indian Mountain. For more information, call Don Heikkila at 589-3349.

Wild Game Feast – Tickets are on sale now for North Idaho College Alumni Association’s Wild Game Feast Jan. 15 at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway. Tickets: $50. Proceeds benefit the association and scholarships. Information: 769-7806.

Holiday Light Show – continues through Monday. More than a million and a half lights are on display and can be viewed from a Fantasy Cruise to the North Pole. The 40-minute cruises depart at 4:30, 5:15, 6, 6:45, 7:30, 8:15, 9 and 9:45 p.m. from the Third Street Marina. Cost: $11.75 adults, free for children 10 and under. Information: 765-4000.

Upcoming

Sample the Sounds of Winter – A new series of weekly reading programs begin at the Coeur d’Alene Library Monday at the library. To register, visit the children’s library or call 769-2315.

Audubon Society – Christmas bird count Tuesday. Meet at 6 a.m. for breakfast at Rustler’s Roost in Hayden Lake. Later, pizza party at the home of Theresa Potts. Participants may bring small salads, desserts, side dishes or drinks. Call Theresa at 765-0229 for directions.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, featuring the New Anointing. Information: 765-8580.

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

Hayden Lake Management Plan Steering Committee – will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hayden Lake City Hall, 9545 N. Strahorn. Information: Glen Rothrock at 769-1422.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee – will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 710 Mullan Ave.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Ben Franklin Store in Oldtown, Thursday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 263-5159.

“The Motorcycle Diaries” – will be screened Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., at the Panida Theater, Sandpoint. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors/students. Information: 263-9191.

Learn to cross-country ski – Saturday at Priest Lake State Park, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with classroom presentations in the morning. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $4 for parking. Information: 443-2200.

Selkirk Classic Telemark Championships – Saturday and Sunday at Schweitzer Mountain, on Loophole Run off Chair Four. Registration is available each day until 9 a.m. with competition beginning at 11 a.m. Register now at Outdoor Experience, 314 N. First St. in Sandpoint. Information: www.schweitzer.com or (800) 831-8810.

Christmas Tree Recyling – Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.at Coeur d’Alene High, Lake City High School or Post Falls High School. $2 drop-off, or call for pick-up for $5; CHS at 664-0670, LCHS at 664-5865 or 773-9593 for PFHS. Proceeds benefit the local high schools.

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