Idaho calendar

Today

Evidence of the After Life – 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Best Western Inn, 414 Appleway; psychic crossing over show with Bonnie Whiting; tickets $10 at the door; 667-1423.

Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – noon, Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave.; 777-1588.

St. Maries Farmers’ Market – 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the lot adjacent to the Hughes Historical House.

Argentine Tango dance classes – through Sunday, Coeur d’Alene Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 406 N. Fourth St.; beginner and intermediate classes instructed by Michelle Badion of Seattle; for cost and information, call George Minas, 762-8205.

Sanskrit Mantra Healing workshop – through Sunday, Gardenia Center, Sandpoint; presented by Thomas Ashley-Farrand; three-day fee, $195; $10 for introduction Friday; call Marian, 265-4155.

“Best of Broadway” – Huckleberry Children’s Theater performances through Saturday, 7 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; $7; 667-1323.

“Millions” – British comedy fantasy film through Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students; 263-9191.

Sandpoint Waldorf School – accepting preschool student applications for fall; 265-2683.

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

Free public reading by Young Writers of the Lost Horse Writing Conference – Saturday, 4 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.; 255-4410.

St. Joe River Osprey Cruise – Saturday, 6-8 p.m.; departs from Chatcolet Lake docks; $6 adults, $2.50 ages 6-15; reservations, 686-4030.

Panhandle Yacht Club Sailors Open House – Saturday, noon-5 p.m., club on Highway 97, one mile past Squaw Bay Resort, Lake Coeur d’Alene; (509) 747-7377.

Free Family Crafts Event – Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store, 255 W. Canfield Ave.; featuring activity products from Klutz; 772-6333.

Summer Sounds at Park Place – free concert Saturday, noon-2 p.m., corner of First Avenue and Cedar Street, Sandpoint; featuring contemporary folk music by Joan and Gordon; 263-6139.

Kinnikinnick Chapter of Idaho Native Plant Society – meets Saturday, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall; speaker Scott Daily; 265-2541.

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue; live music by Buck Storm; 667-0151.

Plummer Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., intersection of Highway 95 and B Street; 686-1716.

Boundary County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Visitor’s Center parking lot in downtown Bonners Ferry; 267-7698.

Priest River Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., corner of High and Treat streets; 448-0944.

Moscow Farmers’ Market –Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, Friendship Square, downtown Moscow; live entertainment by Snake River Six, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 883-7036.

North Idaho Quilt Show – Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Buildings 1-3, Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Government Way and Kathleen Avenue; $5 admission; 765-3521.

St. Joe River Interpretive Cruise – Sunday, noon-2 p.m.; depart from Chatcolet Lake docks; $12.95 adults, $7.95 ages 6-15; reservations, 686-4030.

St. Joe River and Chatcolet Lake Lunch Cruise – Sunday, noon-2 p.m.; departs from Chatcolet Lake docks; $19.95 adults, $14.95 ages 6-15; reservations, 686-4030.

“The Legend of Virgil French” – StoryTelling Co. presents the film Sunday, 6 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $8 adults, $4 students; 263-9191.

Home Buyers Education Class – Monday, 5:30-9:30 p.m., North Idaho College; to register, 769-3333.

Jackpot Bingo – Tuesday, 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.

North Idaho College Booster Club Luncheon – Tuesday, noon, Tony’s Supper Club, Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive and Bennett Bay; featured speaker will be Coeur d’Alene Ironman finisher, Brenda Smith; 769-3348.

National Audubon Society Coeur d’Alene Chapter – Mica Bay survey, Tuesday; meet 7 a.m. at Fairmont Loop and Highway 95; to confirm meeting location, call Kris at 664-4739 or Shirley at 664-5318.

Introduction to Islam; Philosophies and Cultural Dimensions – Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.; $35 per person or $45 per couple/household; for location and registration, 267-1057.

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce – auction and outreach committees meet Tuesday, noon, chamber office, 510 E. Sixth Ave.; 773-5016.

Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds Reading Program – for ages 5-12, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m., Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; preregistration required, 773-1506.

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

Tai Chi Class – Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; 773-9582.

University of Idaho Agricultural Field Day – the all-day research event begins 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Parker Farm, near Moscow; 885-5971.

Community Wide Blood Drive – Wednesday through next Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Inland Northwest Blood Center, 1341 Northwood Center Court; (800) 423-0151.

Free Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series – Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Park Square; featuring Coeur d’Alene Big Band; inclement weather moves the concert to the Resort Plaza at Third Street and Sherman Avenue; 667-3162.

“Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” – unrated documentary film, Thursday, , next Friday and July 2, 7:30 p.m. at The Panida Theater, 300 N. First St. in Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students 18 and under; 263-9191.

Bayview Daze – next Friday through July 3, 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 – next Friday, noon-5 p.m., and July 2-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way; sponsored by Zizzyzaza Bead and Embellishment; 676-9957 or 765-6758.

St. Maries Farmers’ Market – next Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the lot adjacent to the Hughes Historical House; vendor information, 245-2422.