Idaho calendar
Today
Fireworks Cruise – 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 – at dusk in Harrison; 689-3669.
Spirit Lake Old-fashioned Fourth of July Celebration – 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.
“From Scratch” – art show runs through July 15 at the Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; featuring clay pieces by members of the Clay Arts Guild of North Idaho; 651-5222.
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
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.
“Rodgers & Hammerstein on Broadway” – Thursday and Friday, , 7:30 p.m., Bonners Ferry High School Becker Auditorium, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $10 adults, $5 youth, tickets available at the door, The Badgers Den in Bonners Ferry, or Monarch Mountain Coffee, and Eve’s Leaves in Sandpoint; 255-9758.
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.
St. Maries Farmers’ Market – Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m., in the lot adjacent to the Hughes Historical House; vendor information, 245-2422.
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday,8 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue; live music by Ruby Devine; 667-0151.
Plummer Farmers’ Market – Saturday,9 a.m.-1 p.m., intersection of U.S. Highway 95 and B Street; 686-1716.
Boundary County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Visitor’s Center parking lot in downtown Bonners Ferry; 267-7698.
Priest River Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., High and Treat streets; 448-0944.
Moscow Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, Friendship Square, downtown Moscow; entertainment by the Joshua Kingsley Trio, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 883-7036.
Scenic Cruise on the St. Joe River – Sunday, 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.