Idaho calendar

Mon., Jan. 24, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

“Something’s Afoot” – at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Thursday, 7 p.m., Friday and Satudray at 8 p.m. Cost: $14 adults, $12 seniors and students and children $8. Information: 667-1323.

“Death in Them Thar Hills” – Mystery dinner theater Friday and Saturday, and Feb. 4-5 and 12, at the Song Bird, 315 N. Fourth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $35 with four-course dinner. Matinees, $22 with dessert/appetizers, are Sunday and Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Reservations required. Call 664-3672.

Spay/Neutering week – today-Friday, the nonprofit Concerned People for Animals and several local veterinarians are offering $10 spay/neuter for cats and $20 for dogs. For appointments, call: Appleway Veterinary, Post Falls, 773-4524; Bonner Humane Society, Sandpoint, 263-9282; CdA Spay and Neuter, 664-6242; Kellogg Animal Hospital, 784-1381; Lakeland Litter Control, Rathdrum, 687-4188; North Idaho Animal Hospital, Sandpoint, 265-5700; Silver Valley Vet, Pinehurst, 682-2771.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Harrison City Hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 245-4556.

Downtown Kids Playgroup – Begins today from 9-11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside. Children to age 5 and their parents are welcome to this nondenominational group. For more information, call Susie at 667-8446 or 664-8626 or e-mail firstpres@mailblocks.com.

Auditions for “Little Women” – today and Tuesday at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, at 6:30 p.m. Seven women ages 10 and up and five men ages 13 and up are needed. One monologue is suggested but not required. Based on the Louisa May Alcott novel and directed by Tracey Benson. Information: 667-1323.

Sell What You Grow – Making money on a small acreage farm, market garden or ranch is the focus of this workshop, 1-5 p.m., in the Federal Building in St. Maries. Cost: $5, or $4 for Rural Roots members. For more information, call Valdasuecq Steele, UI Benewah County Extension Office, 245-2422.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at Gary’s Drug Center in Pinehurst, Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 786-7474.

Study Abroad Fair at the University of Idaho – Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Idaho Commons Clearwater/Whitewater rooms. For more information, call Clarity Wolff at 885-7870.

Surfing the Web – Searching on the Internet – Free workshop 6 p.m. Wednesday, Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Space is limited. Call 769-2315 to reserve a spot.

Audubon Society – Mica Bay Survey Wednesday. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Highway 95 and Fairmont Loop. Information: Shirley Sturts at 664-5318 or Kris Buchler at 664-4739.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Spirit Lake Community Center, Wednesday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Jan. 26 For an appointment, call 667-3481.

Benefit Dinner and Auction for Officer Kralicek – Dinner, live and silent auction, Wednesday, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway. Cost: $20. Officer Kralicek was shot and wounded in the line of duty. Sponsored by Northwest Women in Business and the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department. If interested in giving a donation, call Diana at 664-4663.

Eating Healthy Using the Food Guide Pyramid – The University of Idaho Extension Nutrition Program is offering free weekly classes to recipients of food stamps or other Health and Welfare programs. The class will be Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at the Health and Welfare office, 1120 Ironwood Drive. Story Book Nutrition will be offered for the kids with hands-on activities. Information: 446-1680.

Musical Theater Workshop – Rebecca Priano’s Performance Plus will be starting this workshop Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., at Creative Impact Studios, 195 E. Hazel. They are looking for youths ages 8-16. Cost for eight weeks of training and a performance is $120. For more information, call Rebecca, 777-1754, or e-mail to RPPerformanceP@aol.com.

Idaho Panhandle Basin Advisory Group – will meet Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2750 Kathleen, to discuss TMDL updates, 319 grants and relicensing issues. Information: 769-1422.

“Nine Dragons” – an interactive play directed by Kit Seaton, will be Thursday, 7 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 Spokane Ave. Information: 773-1506.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Osburn Senior Center, Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 786-7474.

Public Forum on Sustainability – Thursday, 7 p.m. Jim Armstrong will speak on biodiesel at the Sandpoint Public Library. Information: 255-5898.

“Drunken Landlady” – new will play traditional Irish music at O’Shay’s Irish Pub and Eatery, 313 Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Information: 667-4666.

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