Idaho calendar
Today
UI College of Law’s Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution – concludes today; for registration and information, 885-6541 or 877-200-4455.
Art Exhibit – “Finely Crafted” exhibit runs daily through June 9, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery at the Powerhouse, 120 Lake St., Sandpoint; 263-6139.
Blackwell Island Paddle Tour – today is deadline for canoe/kayak reservations required for the tour on Sunday ; contact North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits, 769-7809.
Post Falls Library Film Night – 7 p.m., free showing of documentary “Genghis Blues” at the library at 821 Spokane St.; 773-1506.
North Idaho College Commencement – broadcast live at 10 a.m. on Adelphia Channel 19; 769-3320.
International Goldschmidt Conference – through Wednesday, annual conference for geochemists and mineralogists held in Moscow; contact Cami McClure at 885-9714, or Nancy at 885-6567.
Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – meets at noon, Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave.; speaker is Rand Wichman, director of Kootenai County planning and building; 777-1588.
Lt. George Farragut Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution – meets 11 a.m., United Methodist Church, Bonners Ferry; husbands of members are invited to attend; call Phoebe at 664-6543.
Coeur d’Alene Cancer Challenge Dinner and Auction – 6 p.m., the Coeur d’Alene Resort; proceeds benefit Lance Armstrong Foundation; tickets available at Fleet Feet and Vertical Earth in Coeur d’Alene, and Runners Soul in Spokane, Online at BrianCrain.com or call 665-9976.
Northwest Academy of Music Benefit Concert – themed “Beatles to Bach,” 7 p.m., 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 – 5-8 p.m., 2478 Poleline Ave., Post Falls; 773-0990.
“The Hobbit” – today and Saturday, 8 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; adults $14, $12 students/seniors, $8 kids, $10 groups; 667-1323.
“Infernal Affairs” – Chinese thriller film today and Saturday, 7:30, Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students; 263-9191.
Lake City Playhouse 2005-06 Season Tickets – $70 adults, $65 seniors, $65 students and $40 for children; 667-1323.
Upcoming
Square Dance – Saturday, 7 p.m., Rockin’ B Ranch at State Line, Exit 299 south of I-90; live entertainment by Mica Flats Grange Band; hosted by Museum of North Idaho; admission, $2 adults, $1 kids ages 6-16; 664-3448.
Fourth annual Kootenai County Charity Golf Scramble – Saturday, 1 p.m., Highlands Golf Course, Post Falls; $50 per person; contact Brandon Quigley, 665-4905.
Blue Start Salute Armed Forces Day Tribute– vendors sought for the event on Saturday, Athol American Legion Hall; $20 vendor fee with proceeds to the Legacy Scholarship Fund for the children of active-duty personnel killed since 9/11; call Joy at 623-4221.
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., corner of U.S. Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue; entertainment by Kathy Colton; 667-0151.
Buck Knives Grand Opening– Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 660 Lochsa St., Post Falls; (800) 326-2825.
Self-help For the Hard of Hearing “Dogs for the Deaf ” Program – Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m., Kootenai Medical Center Fox Auditorium; 769-2315.