Looking ahead

Today

Moscow Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-noon, Friendship Square downtown; entertainment by Paul Santoro, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 883-7036.

Annual Sod Buster Plant Sale – 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; 446-1680.

Kids Day in the Park – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene City Park; includes parade, fire truck, bike rodeo, free lunch for kids age 6 and under; sponsored by the North Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children, 765-6955.

Coeur d’Alene Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on the corner of U.S. Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue; live entertainment by Ruby Devine; 667-0151.

Summer Sounds at Park Place Concert – noon-2 p.m., on the corner of First Avenue and Cedar Street, with featured band Out of the Wood; 263-6139.

Scout-O-Rama – Boy Scouts of America at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Government Way and Kathleen Ave.; 772-2455.

Moscow’s first annual Kids Safety Fair – 9 a.m.-2 p.m.., Eastside Marketplace, Troy Highway; featuring free bike inspections, helmets and prizes; sponsored by the Latah County Sheriff’s Office; 882-2216.

UI Arboretum Associates Plant Sale – 9 a.m.-noon, Latah County Fairgrounds skating rink; 885-4000.

Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show Fund-raiser – today and Sunday, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, corner of Government Way and Kathleen Avenue; proceeds benefit the Post Falls Senior Center Meals on Wheels; sponsored by North Idaho Mineral Club; 773-5384.

Outdoor Adventure Show at Silverwood – today and Sunday, featuring the newest recreational vehicles, resources and learning opportunities; 683-3400.

“The Hobbit” – 8 p.m., at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; adults $14, $12 students/seniors, $8 kids, $10 groups; 667-1323.

“Up and Down” Czech Comedy Film – 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and kids; 263-9191.

Summer Youth Arts Program – Registration by mail only for kids grades K-12 to enroll in a variety of art sessions to be held June 21-30 and July 12-21; most class fees are $19 with varying supply fees; guitar is $29; 676-9132.

Art on the Edge Free Summer Youth Art Classes – Classes now available; elementary students, Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m.; middle school classes Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m.; and high school classes are Thursdays, 3-5 p.m., all at 1416 N. First St.; 676-0917.

Huckleberry Children’s Summer Theatre 2005 – Registration under way for workshops for ages 6-17, with performances in June, July and August; to register, call 667-1323.

Fine Crafts Art Exhibit – “Finely Crafted” exhibit runs daily through Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery at the Powerhouse, 120 Lake St., Sandpoint; 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; 667-1323.

Upcoming

Post Falls Days – through Sunday; includes, parade, carnival and food vendors; for vendor information or questions, call 773-0539.

Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – free show Sunday, from 1-4 p.m. at the park downtown, featuring rhythm and blues band, Lockdown; inclement weather moves the concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza, Third Street and Sherman Ave.; 667-3162.

Creating Families Through Adoption – workshop Monday, 7-8:30 p.m. at Little Seattle Coffee Shop, 2310 N. Fourth St.; sponsored by CASI Foundation for Children, 676-8814.

Jackpot Bingo – Tuesday, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Stoneridge Loft Restaurant in Blanchard; $10 buy-in or $17 for all games; must be 18 to play; smoke-free environment; 437-4480.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene; featuring The Rubber Band, The Parks, the Kleins, and June and The Jubileers; free admission;765-8580.

Traveling Tips Workshops – three free one-hour sessions Wednesday, at 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. at the AAA Service Center, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Coeur d’Alene; featuring international travel expert, Anne McAlpin; 664-5868.

Forestry Shortcourse – registration deadline is Wednesday, for the six-session course to be offered from 9 a.m.-noon on June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13, and 20 at the Sandpoint Federal Building meeting room, 1500 U.S. Highway 2; Cost is $35; call UI Bonner County Extension Office at 263-8511.

Free Diversity Documentary Educational Film – Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater in Sandpoint; presented by Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, (PFLAG); 263-9191.

UI Kentucky Blue Grass Research Review Field Tour – Thursday, 7:30 a.m., at the Hatter Creek Ranch near Potlatch; 885-5041.

“Danceworks 2005” – annual Spring performance Friday, at 7 p.m. at Panida Theater in Sandpoint; 263-9191.