Idaho calendar

Today

Banff Mountain World Tour Film Festival – 7 p.m. in Boswell Hall’s Schuler Auditorium on the North Idaho College Campus. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance from the Camera Corral, Vertical Earth, All About Sports, and Zip’s drive-in. Information: Michael Boge at 661-3857.

Art on the Green Poster Contest – The entry deadline is March 21 for the poster contest sponsored by the Citizen’s Council for the Arts. The poster will promote the 37th annual Art on the Green, Aug. 5-7. For more information, visit artonthegreen.org. Submit entries to the offices of Flammia and Solomon, 317 Wallace Ave., or to the council office in the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace.

Moscow Arts Commission – Applications for the art exhibit at the Moscow ARTWALK 2005 are being accepted through by May 24. The theme is “Moscow: Through the Eyes of Our Artists.” Submit slides or photographs of the work along with a cover letter to Moscow Arts Commission, P.O. Box 9203, Moscow, ID 83843. For additional information, call 883-7036 or contact dheath@ci.moscow.id.us.

Upcoming

“Take Your Seat” – an exhibit of education-themed paintings by Spokane art teacher MacKenzie Hawley, opens Monday in the Corner Gallery in Boswell Hall on the North Idaho College Campus. Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Information: 769-3427.

Community Forum on Human Rights and Idaho Public Policy – Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Iron Horse restaurant. Presented by the Idaho Women’s Network.

“Hot Tales to Warm the Spirit” – An evening of storytelling Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Branch of the East Bonner County Library District, 1407 Cedar St. All ages are invited but the stories will be most appreciated by upper elementary age youths to adult. Information: 263-6930.

AARP Free Tax Help – begins Tuesday at several locations in Coeur d’Alene, Athol, Post Falls, Rathdrum and Kellogg. Call (888) 277-7669 to find the site nearest to you. Bring current year’s tax forms and preparation booklet, copy of last year’s return, W-2’s from all employers, SSA-1099 forms, 1099 forms, all forms indicating federal tax paid, dependent care provider information, receipts if itemizing deductions, and social security numbers for all dependents.

Scrap-booking for teens – Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Youth Department at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library as part of the Winter Reading Program. For information or to register, call 769-2315.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesdayat 6:30 at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, featuring The Victory Quartet. Information: 765-8580.

Comedian at North Idaho College – Idaho native Dan Cummins will perform Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the NIC activities center on the lower level of the Edminster Student Union Building. Information: 665-5459.

Community Forum on Human Rights and Idaho Public Policy – Tuesday at La Casa Lopez Mexican Restaurant, 415 S. Main in Moscow, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Idaho Women’s Network.

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry – will hold a public open house Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Gold Room of the Wallace Inn, 100 Front St. in Wallace. Information: 1-888-42ATSDR.

Making Dollar Decisions – The University of Idaho 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 Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. at the Coeur d’Alene S.L. Start office, 1323 E. Sherman Suite 5. Story Book Nutrition will be offered for children. Information: 446-1680.

Poetry Slam at the University of Idaho – The Associated Students of UI are sponsoring “Diva Diction,” a trio of slam poets of different cultural backgrounds Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the UI Student Union Building ballroom. Cost: $3 students with current Vandal card, $5 general admission. Call 885-4636 for tickets.

Jazz NIC – Three days of jazz clinics conclude with this concert Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Boswell Hall’s Schuler Auditorium on the North Idaho College campus. Special guests are Gary and Al Gemberling and Dan Bukvich. Information: 769-7764.

Community Forum on Human Rights and Idaho Public Policy – Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Eichardt’s Pub and Grill, 212 Cedar St. in Sandpoint. Sponsored by the Idaho Women’s Network.

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry – will hold a public open house Wednesday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in Conference Room 1-A&B of the Kootenai Administration Building, 451 Government Way. Information: 1-888-42ATSDR.

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

Design Your Ideal Career Workshop – Presented by North Idaho College Career Services Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. in the Blue Creek Bay room of the Edminster Student Union Building. Information: 769-3297.

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

19th annual Inland Northwest Turf, Tree and Landscape Conference – Wednesday and Thursday at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Cost: $169. For more information, visit http://www.capps.wsu.edu/ttlc/.

North Idaho Dahlia Society – will meet Wednesdayin the Coeur d’Alene Tidyman’s upstairs meeting room at 7:30 p.m. Information: 665-0619.

Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities – an open forum with Dr. Pamela Langenderfer Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 13 of Winton Hall at North Idaho College. Information: 664-1644.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Hope Community Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday. For an appointment, call 267-1718.

“All in The Timing” – Opens Thursday with a 6 p.m gala, and 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, Saturday and next Sunday, and Feb. 10-12. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Information: 667-1323.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – Give kids a smile day is Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with dental care at the Panhandle Health District Office, 2195 Ironwood Court. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Valentine’s Dance – hosted by Specialized Needs Recreation, Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Prairie View Elementary School, 2478 East Poleline in Post Falls. All ages are welcome. There will be a live DJ, snacks and prizes. Cost: $3. Information: 769-2317 or 755-6781.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Karen Cotton, project manager for North Idaho Partners in Care will speak on “New Efforts to Cover the Uninsured.” Information: 777-1588.

“Hot Rod” – a photography exhibit by Moscow artist Peter Vincent opens Friday at the Third St. Gallery in Moscow. Opening reception from 5-7:30 p.m. The exhibit will run through April 1. Information: 883-7036.

Conservation Easements Workshop – Participants must register by Friday for this workshop to be held Feb. 9 in Sandpoint. Cost: $5. To register contact the UI Bonner County Extension Office at 263-8511. Co-sponsored by the University of Idaho Extension Office and the Idaho Department of Lands.

Art on the Edge mARTi gras benefit – Saturday at Brix Restaurant. Events will include a no-host bar, and a Cajun Cook-Off featuring “Cuisine Coeur d’Alene” chefs, performances by the sisters of Selket and dancing to the music of the Pat Coast Band. Tickets are $30. All proceeds benefit Art on the Edge. Tickets are available at Brix, St. Vincent de Paul, Capone’s, the Coeur d’Alene Winery, Enoteca and Cheryl Burchell Goldsmiths. Information: 773-1725.

Angels Over Sandpoint Follies – Business owners, dentists, real estate agents and more will dance, sing and perform any talent they believe they have, Saturday, 8 p.m. in the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. The Follies are for adults. Cost: $20. Proceeds will benefit needy, community groups. Tickets are available at Pend d’Oreille Winery, Eve’s Leaves, the Wine Seller, Main Stage Café, Monarch Mountain Coffee or by credit card at www.sandpointonline.com.

Hospice Wine Taste and Auction – Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Hayden Lake Country Club. Tickets are $95 and are available at through the Hospice office at 772-7994. They are still in need of bid items for the auction.

Art in The Window – Saturday from 1-4 p.m., Janine Grende will be painting watercolor in the window of Angel Gallery of Fine Arts and Antiques, 423 Sherman Ave.

Audubon Society – Lower Coeur d’Alene River day trip Saturday. Meet at 9 a.m. at the south end of the Kmart parking lot. Bring a lunch. Information: Dick Cripe at 665-0010.