Idaho calendar
Today
Art on the Edge Youth Summer Camp – free for ages 6-12, through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Human Rights Education Center, 4141/2 Mullan St, Coeur d’Alene; 676-0917.
From Scratch – Art show runs through Friday 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.
North Idaho Fair Special Contest Open Class Exhibitors – Pre-registration deadline is Aug. 1, all entrants must use the entry form from the Fair Exhibitors Handboook available at the fair office at 4056 N. Government Way or online at www.northidahofair.com; 765-4969.
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/
Charleen Martin Studio Gallery – featuring the works of 25 artists through Oct. 31, by appointment only, at the studio, 8835 W. Hamaker Road, Coeur d’Alene; 667-6911.
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.
Senior Dance – 7-10 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; featuring Uncle Harold’s Band; 773-9582.
Author Shannon Applegate – 1-3 p.m., University of Idaho Bookstore; free reading from her book, “Living Among Headstones: Life in a Country Cemetery,” which details when the author was bequeathed a small cemetery in Western Oregon; 885-2517.
Schweitzer Norba Nationals Mountain Bike Series – Registration deadline is today; series is Thursday through Sunday, at Schweitzer Mountain; $15, register online at active.com or www.schweitzer.com or call 255-3081.
“Islam and the Middle East: a closer look” – two-session class instructed by Kakahama Askary today and July 21 from 6-8:30 p.m.; $35 per person or $45 per couple/household; call for location, suggested readings and registration information, 267-1057.
Jackpot Bingo – from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Stoneridge Loft Restaurant in Blanchard; progressive jackpot, smoke-free environment; must be 18 to play; $10 buy-in or $17 for all games; 437-4480.
Professional-Technical Informational Night – 5:30 p.m,. North Idaho College’s Edminster Student Union Building, Driftwood Bay Room; free; 769-3311.
Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds Reading Program – 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, Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave.; 769-2315.