Idaho calendar

Thu., May 19, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

UI Northwest College of Law’s Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution – through Friday ; for registration and information, 885-6541 or 877-200-4455.

Albeni Falls Dam Master Plan Forums – 7 p.m., meeting at Newport High School; (206) 764-3760.

Sandpoint Public Forum – “Community Design: A Permaculture Perspective,” 7-9 p.m., Sandpoint Public Library, 1407 Cedar St.; 255-5898 or 255-4236.

“Beach Day” Pajama Story Time – 6:30-7 p.m., Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; call Lucy, 773-1506, ext. 27.

Festival at Sandpoint Early Bird Season Pass – Deadline is today to get the early bird price of $119 for eight nights of music during the festival Aug. 4-14; available by calling (888) 265-4554 toll free, at the festival office at the Old Power House building, Suite 207, Sandpoint or on the Web at www.FestivalAtSandpoint.com.

Sell it on eBay Workshop – 6:30-8 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; 773-1506.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven Las Vegas Concert – 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $24; 263-9191.

Post Falls Historical Society Open House – 6 p.m., Post Falls Park, 109 E. Fourth Ave.; 773-4681.

Upcoming

Blackwell Island Paddle Tour – canoe/kayak reservations required by Friday, for the tour on Sunday ; contact North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits, 769-7809.

Post Falls Library Film Night – Friday, 7 p.m., free showing of documentary “Genghis Blues,” a the library at 821 Spokane St.; 773-1506.

North Idaho College Commencement – broadcast live on Friday, 10 a.m., on Adelphia Channel 19; 769-3320.

Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – Friday, noon, Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave.; speaker is Rand Wichman, director of Kootenai County planning and building; 777-1588.

Northwest Academy of Music Benefit Concert – themed “Beatles to Bach” will be Friday, at 7 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene, 4000 N. Fourth St.; nonperishable food item admission to support local food bank; 667-6200.

Prairie View Elementary Family Fun Night – Friday, 5-8 p.m., 2478 Poleline Ave., Post Falls; 773-0990.

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