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Bayview Daze – downtown Bayview; arts and crafts street fair, sailboat race, games, parade and fireworks; for parade entries, call Liz at 683-4108; for arts and crafts, call Sue, 683-2269.

Free Bead Stampede – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way; sponsored by Zizzyzaza Bead and Embellishment; 676-9957 or 765-6758.

Scenic Cruise on the St. Joe River – noon-2 p.m., aboard the Idaho, which departs from the Chatcolet Lake docks at Heyburn State Park; $12.95 adults, $7.95 kids; with lunch add $7; reservations required, 686-4030.

Wildlife Cruise on the St. Joe River – 6-8 p.m., aboard the Idaho, departing from the Chatcolet Lake docks at Heyburn State Park near St. Maries; $6 adults, $2.50 kids 6-15; for reservations, 686-4030.

Sunday Concerts on the Lawn – 2 p.m., Edgewater Resort, Sandpoint City Beach; featuring Moko Jumbie; 263-6139.

University of Idaho Seeking Idaho Authors – The UI English Department is seeking nonfiction essays by Idaho authors on the topic of air for publication in a future anthology. Deadline is Sept. 15; contact Mary Blew or Phil Druker at the UI English Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-1102, or go online at www.class.uidaho.edu/druker/

Lake City Playhouse 2005-06 Season Tickets – $70 adults, $65 seniors, $65 students and $40 for children; theater is seeking volunteers for various duties, call 667-1323.

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo – Exhibitors handbooks and advance admission tickets available until Aug. 19; adults $4.50, ages 6-12 $2.50; five-day parking pass, $7.50; for details, call 765-4969.

Upcoming

Fireworks Cruise – Monday, 8 p.m.-midnight, aboard the Idaho, departing from the Chatcolet Lake docks at Heyburn State Park near St. Maries; $19.95 adults, $14.95 kids age 6-15; reservations required, 686-4030.

Harrison Fireworks on the Lake – Monday, at dusk in Harrison; 689-3669.

Spirit Lake Old-fashioned Fourth of July Celebration – Monday, parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by food, arts and crafts, raffle and various events in the city park; fireworks display begins at dusk at the East Jefferson Street baseball park; 623-4221.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – free concert Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; featuring Glyn Martin, and others; 765-8580.

“Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds” Reading Program – offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. for ages 5-12 at Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; pre-registration required, call 773-1506.

“Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds” Reading Program – for ages 12-16, offered Tuesdays at Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave.; 769-2315.

Coeur d’Alene Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee – Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Hall council chambers, 710 Mullan Ave.; 769-2300.

“The Magic of Jay Owenhouse” – theatrical event Thursday, 7 p.m., Sandpoint Middle School gymnasium, 410 S. Division; proceeds benefit the Bonner County Sheriff’s Explorers program; advance tickets $12, at the door tickets will be $20 adults, $15 kids under 12; (800) 779-8600.

The Music of Common Ground – Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Tea House, 401 N. Second St.; 45 suggested donation; 676-0818.

Fresh Aire Concert Series – Free show Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., East City Park, Moscow. Feturing the Moscow City Band; 883-7036.

Coeur d’Alene Common Ground Festival – Friday, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Unity Center, 4465 N. 15th St.; donations accepted; 676-0818.