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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Auditions for “The Hobbit” Begin today continuing through Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Harding Family Center Meeting Room. The Lake City Playhouse production will be directed by Jack Green. Many children and teens are needed. Information: 667-1323.

A Celebration of Women Make reservations today and come dressed as a notable woman, past or present, Wednesday to the Greenbriar Inn, 315 Wallace Ave. Dinner and dessert $16, wine/beer $4. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women, the Kootenai County Democratic Women’s Caucus, League of Women Voters and WomenSpeak. For reservations, call Kathy Beechler at 667-0648 or Cary Miller at 772-7785.

The “Dirt” on Soil, Solving the Mysteries of Soil Dr. Gary Ford, Panhandle National Forest Planner will discuss common landscape soil management problems from 1-4 p.m. at the University of Idaho Kootenai County Extension Office, 1000 W. Hubbard, Suite 142. $5. Information: 446-1693.

Evening Horticulture Workshop – The art of Bonsai will be demonstrated by Marty Weiser, president of the Inland Empire Bonsai Society from 7-9 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 451 Government Way. $5. For more information call 446-1693.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic will be at the E-Z Stop Convenience store in Blanchard from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for dental only. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Heart of Hope in a World of Violence The four-week seminar sponsored by Diakonia, a interfaith service group, continues today at the Harding Family center, 15th and Wallace, at 7 p.m. with Carolyn Peterson, founder and long-time director of Juvenile Diversion, along with members of the law enforcement community to discuss school, the media and social violence as it affects our children. Information: 667-8446.

Instant Antiquity An exhibit of ceramic sculptures by A. Lee Ayars, studio artist and ceramic arts instructor at Spokane Falls Community College, at Corner Gallery in Boswell Hall on the North Idaho College campus. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 769-7764.

Easter Baskets for Idaho Troops The Athol American Legion Post 149 on Highway 54 plans to send care packages to Idaho troops. Items needed include small personal toiletries, batteries, cards, hard candy, international phone cards, panty liners (for helmets), full-length nylon hose (not panty hose) to keep sand out of rifles, combs, gum and neck coolers. Leave filled, unsealed boxes at the Post before March 17. Information: Joy at 623-4221.

Lake City Playhouse season tickets on sale – for the 2005-06 season. Cost: $70 adults, $65 seniors, $65 students and $40 for children. For more information, call the playhouse at 667-1323.