Idaho calendar

Sat., Nov. 19, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

“Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are Dead” Reader’s Theater – 7 p.m. at Erlendson Coffee House, 116 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene; tickets $5; presented by Lake City Playhouse; 667-1323.

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

Christmas Bazaar by Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, corner of state Highways 53 and 41, Rathdrum; crafts, gifts, baked goods; lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 687-1959.

Holly Eve Gala Benefit – gala benefit, 6:30 p.m.; $20 admission at the theater; 255-7801.

Holiday Bazaar at Lutheran Church of the Master – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 4800 Ramsey Road; featuring handmade holiday crafts, gourmet food gifts, luncheon, desserts, raffle, gift baskets; 765-1002.

Auditions for World Championships of Performing Arts – held in Coeur d’Alene by Ain’t It Good Productions; call for location and appointment, 667-0132 or 888-637-1648.

Hayden Library Winter-Holiday Book Sale – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden; offering books, art posters, DVDs, CDs, videos and audios; proceeds support Kootenai-Shoshone area libraries; 772-7452.

Thanksgiving Fishing Derby – through Nov. 27 on Lake Pend Oreille; annual fall fishing contest sponsored by Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club; for details, call 263-0424.

Thanksgiving Feast and Family Game Day – noon at Sons of Norway Hall, 406 Coeur d’Alene Ave.; canned food drive and raffle, games; 772-4631.

“Murder Can Be Habit Forming” – performance today 7 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m,. Sixth Street Theater, Wallace; $12 and $10; to reserve, call 752-8871 or toll free (877) 749-8478.

Yoga Classes Now Forming – sign up at Coeur d’Alene Park and Recreation Department, 710 Mullan Ave., or call Alix, 667-6967; beginner classes, Mondays and Wednesdays, yoga for athletes, Tuesdays and Thursdays; all sessions 9-10:30 a.m., one class/week $45, two/week $70.

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.

Upcoming

Festival of Giving at Silverlake Mall – Sunday evening, shoppers pay $5 for an evening of shopping and entertainment that includes $500 door prize, gift certificates and other prizes awarded to shoppers who purchase specific merchandise; tickets sold by various charities who keep 100 percent of the proceeds; sponsored by Real Simple and Cotton Inc.; 762-2113.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter Board Meeting – Monday, 4:30 p.m. at Mountain West Bank, 125 Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene; all members welcome; 765-2603.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter – monthly instructional program, Monday, 7 p.m. “Status of the Northwest Lynx” presentation by speaker, Bryon Holt; 765-2603.

Coeur d’Alene Art Association – meets Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fifth St. and Wallace Ave.; 762-9107.

League of Women Voters – meets Monday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Michael D’s Eatery, 203 E. Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive; topic is Channel 19, the city of Coeur d’Alene 24/7 government education programming channel; 762-0292 or 699-5198.

55 Alive Class – Monday, 9 a.m.-noon at Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; free;773-9582.

NARFE Coeur d’Alene Chapter – meets Monday, noon at Red Lion Templin’s Resort, Post Falls; 772-7643.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter Brown Bag Birding Trip – Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., at Independence Point in downtown Coeur d’Alene; 765-2603.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene; free entertainment featuring yodeler and singer, Rod Erickson and others; 765-8580.

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

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

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

Thanksgiving Bird Count – Thursday, any time during the day; call for details and tally sheet information; 765-2603 or go online at www.cdaaudubon.org.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” – Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene; $14 adults, $12 seniors/students, $8 kids; 667-1323.

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