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Mon., Nov. 14, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Free Spa Night – 5:30-7 p.m. at Serenity Salon and Spa, 503 Seltice Way, Post Falls; RSVP to 773-7676 or 773-7822.

Community Resources for Dementia Caregivers Workshop – 6:30-8 p.m. at the Kootenai Medical Center Health Resource Building, Fox Auditorium rooms 4 and 5; 666-2996.

Catholic Daughters Court 1447 Lunch and Memorial – noon at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 625 E. Haycraft; 664-6337.

St. Vincent de Paul Tour and Open House – candlelight vigil 5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene thrift store, 108 E. Walnut Ave.; tour of St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and open house Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., Transitional Housing Center, 1425 N. First Ave.; 664-3095.

Career Development Week Open House – today-Friday at the North Idaho College Career Center in the upper level of the Edminster Student Union Building, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; for more information, 769-3297.

Cell Phone Recycle Program – the North Idaho College’s chapter of Business Professionals of America is collecting used cell phones as a community service project to support Special Olympics, which receives $9 for each working cell phone that is donated; collection boxes are located at Stein’s IGA, Panhandle State bank, North Idaho Fitness in Rathdrum, Spirit Lake City Hall, Boundary County Treasurer’s Office, NIC’s McLain Hall and Lake City Playhouse; 769-3264.

Lake City Playhouse Needs Volunteers – ushers and concession workers wanted for the upcoming performance of “It’s A Wonderful Life” Nov. 26-Dec. 17 at the playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; 667-1323, after hours press 5 # to leave a message on volunteer line.

Katherine Nelson Art Exhibit – on display through Nov. 26 at Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave.; 765-6006.

Upcoming

Bonner County Flu Clinics – Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Clark Fork Senior Center; Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon, Hope Memorial Communtiy Center; Wednesday, 1-2 p.m., Priest River City Hall, 209 High St.; Friday, 8:30-11 a.m., Bonner Mall in Sandpoint; $20; shots are covered by Medicare Part B or Medicaid; 415-5108.

St. Vincent de Paul Tour and Open House – candlelight vigil Monday, 5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene thrift store, 108 E. Walnut Ave.; tour of St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and open house Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., Transitional Housing Center, 1425 N. First Ave.; 664-3095.

Bilingual Storytime at Post Falls Library – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; presented in English and Spanish for ages 2-7; 773-1506.

Shoshone County Flu Shot Clinics – Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon., Pinehurst School, and 1-3 p.m. at Wallace Senior Center; Thursday,9 a.m.-noon, Osburn Senior Center, and 1-3 p.m. at the Mullan Senior Center; $20 and is covered by Medicare Part B or Medicaid; 786-7474.

NIC Nursing Department Information Sessions – Tuesday, 9 a.m.; Dec. 2, 1 p.m.; Jan. 6, noon; Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; 769-3481.

Literacy Training for Parents – Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Farmin-Stidwell Elementary, 1624 Spruce St.; 263-6930.

Senior Dance – Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; $3.50; 773-9582.

Kingston Kids – meets Tuesday, 1 p.m., Mission Inn in Cataldo; for anyone who attended school in Kingston; 786-3882.

American Indian Film “Skins” – Tuesday, 6 p.m. and Friday, 4 p.m. at North Idaho College’s Todd Lecture Hall in Molstead Library, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; free; 769-3397.

Parent Education and Support Group – eight-week session on Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Family Support Services of North Idaho, 1115 Ironwood Drive, Suite C, Coeur d’Alene; $5; 676-1515.

3C’s Coeur D’Aleers Chorus – practice for Christmas concert Wednesday, 9:45 a.m.-noon, Lutheran Church of the Master, Kathleen Avenue and Ramsey Road; new members welcome; Leah, 765-0376.

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

Indian Stick Game Demonstration – Wednesday, noon, North Idaho College’s Driftwood Bay Room of the Edminster Student Union Building, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; 769-3397.

Sandpoint Library Storytime with Thomas Jenkins – Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 1407 Cedar St.; 263-6930.

“It Could Always Be Worse” Puppet Show – Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Post Falls Public Library, 821 Spokane St.; performed by the Pipkin Family Puppet Theater; free; 773-1506.

Jumpstart for Family Reading Night – Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave.; hosted by library staff and Bryan Elementary School; 769-2315.

Holly Eve Gala Benefit– silent auction, Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; gala benefit Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; $20 admission at the theater; 255-7801.

“How Einstein Rocked the World of Physics in 1905” – Thursday, 7 p.m., University of Idaho Kenworthy Theater, 508 S. Main St., Moscow; presentation by Emeritus Professor of Physics Phil Deutchman; 885-8934.

Kootenai County Flu Shot Clinics – Friday, all-day walk-in clinic, Panhandle Health District Office; $20, covered by Medicare Part B or Medicaid; 415-5108.

Third annual PFCA Scholarship and Teacher Support Auction – Friday, preview, silent auction, raffles, 5-7 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., live auction begins at 8 p.m., Post Falls Christian Academy, 1687 Horsehaven Ave.; dinner tickets $15 and must be purchased in advance at the school, live auction is free to attend; donations of brand new items or services are welcome; 777-0457.

Children’s Village Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction – Friday, noon-2 p.m., Hayden Lake Country Club; reservations required, $30; 667-1189.

“Wee Dot” NIC Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Co. – Saturday, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College’s Boswell Hall Schuler Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; free; 769-7764.

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