Looking ahead
Today
Kinnikinnick Chapter of Idaho Native Plant Society – 9:45 a.m., at Sandpoint Community Hall, field trip follows; 265-2541.
Summer Sounds at Park Place Concerts – noon-2 p.m., corner of First Avenue and Cedar Street in Sandpoint; featuring Natalie Miller and the Jazz Brats; 263-6139.
Moscow Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-noon, Friendship Square, downtown Moscow; entertainment by guitarist, Tom Armstrong, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 883-7036.
Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., U.S. Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue; entertainment by Daniel Jaklich; 667-0151.
Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce “People Helping People Auction” – fund-raiser at Elkin’s Resort; wine and cheese social begins at 3 p.m., tickets are $10; dinner begins at 5 p.m., tickets are $30 tickets; to make a donation or for information, call 443-3191 or e-mail terihill@priestlakeauction.org; list of items can be found online at www.priestlakeauction.org.
Dinner History Cruise on St. Joe River – 6-8 p.m. aboard the Idaho at Heyburn State Park near St. Maries; $28.95 adults, $23.95 ages 6-15; reservations required, 686-4030.
“The Hobbit” – showing at 8 p.m., and on Sunday at 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; adults $14, $12 students/seniors, $8 kids, $10 groups; 667-1323.
“A Very Long Engagement” – French film plays at 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students; 263-9191.
Huckleberry Children’s Summer Theatre 2005 – registration now open for workshops for ages 6-17 with performances in June, July and August; to register, call 667-1323.
Upcoming
Lunch Cruise on St. Joe River – Sunday, noon-2 p.m., aboard the Idaho at Heyburn State Park near St. Maries; adults, $19.95, $14.95 kids ages 6-15; reservations required; 686-4030.
Idaho Raptors Theme Guided Cruise – Sunday, 6-8 p.m., Heyburn State Park; $6 adults, $2.50 kids, reservations recommended, 686-4030.
Australian Shepherd Dog Show – Sunday and Monday, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Government Way and Kathleen Avenue; presented by the Inland Northwest Australian Shepherd Association; 623-3911.
Coeur d’Alene Dog Fanciers Dog Show – Monday and Tuesday, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Government Way and Kathleen Avenue; 772-5468.
Ronald D. Rankin Veterans Memorial Plaza Dedication – Monday, noon, Kootenai County Administration Building, 451 Government Way; 446-1600 or http://www.co.kootenai.id.us/.
Jackpot Bingo – Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Stoneridge Loft Restaurant in Blanchard; must be 18 to play; $10 buy-in or $17 for all games; smoke-free environment; 437-4480 or 437-1202.
Post Falls Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee – meets Wednesday 10 a.m., Hot Rod Cafe; 773-5016.
American Heroes Day at Silverwood – Sunday, at the theme park on U.S. Highway 95 near Athol; featuring military vehicles, law enforcement and firefighter personnel, a police dog demonstration, and chili cook-off; 683-3400.
Charter Academy Commencement Ceremony – Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at North Idaho College Boswell Hall Schuler Auditorium; keynote speaker is former ABC news correspondent, Gary Shepard; 676-1667.
UI Kentucky Blue Grass Research Review Field Tour – Thursday, 6/2 at 7:30 a.m. at the cooperative research plot on the Chris Ramsey Farm near Worley; 885-5041.