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Today

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Auditions – today 6:30 p.m., Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene; adults and children of all ages needed; Lake City Playhouse, 667-1323.

Blood Pressure Presentation – by the Dirne Community Health Clinic 11:30 a.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third; 773-9582.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 710 Mullan Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 769-2348.

“Basics in Word” Computer Class – free 90-minute wokshop, 6 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave.; 769-2315.

Whitewater Kayaking Clinic – 4:30 p.m. at the North Idaho College beach on Rosenberry Drive; cost $15; 769-7809.

Moscow Artwalk – self-guided tour of exhibitions available at 35 local downtown businesses through Saturday ; 883-7036.

Charleen Martin Studio Gallery – featuring the works of 25 artists through Oct. 31, by appointment only at the studio, 8835 W. Hamaker Road, Coeur d’Alene; 667-6911.

Volunteers Needed for Lake City Playhouse – positions include concessions, usher or box office; also seeking house manager/box office manager. Pay for managers depends on experience; turn in resume at the theater, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Volunteers receive a free ticket; call 667-1323.

Upcoming

Senior Citizen Town Hall Meeting – Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m., Kootenai County Courthouse, Room 1A, 451 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; 769-1567 ext. 371.

Judge John Roberts Panel Discussion – sponsored by the University of Idaho’s Bureau of Public Affairs Research; Thursday, 4 p.m., UI campus, Student Union Building, Gold Room, Moscow; 231-5010.

“This House of Sky” book discussion – Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; 800-345-5346.

Best BBQ Sauce Contest – Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St.; buy a $10 plate of ribs and sample sauces made by local celebrities; sponsored by the Wishing Star Foundation; (509) 744-3411.

Safe Communities Meeting – Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Edminster Student Union Building, Lake Coeur d’Alene Room; discussion with Idaho Department of Corrections experts about offenders in Idaho’s communities; (208) 658-2138.

“Safe Communities: Planning for the Future” – presented Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Lake Coeur d’Alene room of the Student Union Building, as part of the annual Popcorn Forum; 658-2138.

“Let’s Go Cruisin’” – North Idaho College athletics benefit cruise, Thursday, 7-9 p.m., boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. at Independence Point; $10; 769-3348.

Idaho Humanities Council Book Discussion – “This House of Sky” by Ivan Doig on Thursday, 7 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; free; (888) 345-5346.

Tri-State Water Quality Council Scott Hall Award Nominations – any person involved in water quality or other environmental protection is eligible for nomination; deadline is Friday ; call 265-9092 for details.

15th annual Women’s Retreat – Friday-Sunday at Camp Sweyolakan at Mica Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene; $90; sponsored by Camp Fire USA, (509) 747-6191, ext. 20.

Sustainable Transportation Conference – sponsored by the University of Idaho, Sept. 22-23, UI campus, Idaho Commons building, Moscow; $50; register by Thursday at 885-0576 or www.webs1.uidaho.edu/sustainable_transportation.

“March of the Penguins” – Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students; 255-7801.

“The Guys” – Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m.; Sept. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m.; Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; $14 adults, $12 seniors and students, $8 children; 667-1323.

Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – Friday, noon, Iron Horse Restaurant, 407 E. Sherman Ave; Joyce Bergen will speak on the “League of Women Voters”; no-host lunch; 777-1588.

Terry Gieber Sabbatical Exhibit – opening reception and artwalk on Friday, 5-8 p.m., Art Spirit Gallery of Fine Art, 415 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene; free; 765-6006.

Northwest Cartridge Show – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, in Building 3 at Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; free; 664-9907.

Horse Show – Friday-Sunday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; north arena, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; free; 691-7964.

Tess Nally Fund-raiser garage sale – Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., 1507 S. Cedar St., Spokane; Tess Nally, a 21-year-old Coeur d’Alene resident, recently was diagnosed with acute interstial pneuomonitis; proceeds will help defray medical expenses; call (509) 456-7632 to make a sale item donation or monetary contribution.

Adopt-a-Crag Climbing Clean-up – Saturday, climbing area cleanup and barbecue, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Q’emiln Park in Post Falls; volunteers will provide transportation from NIC to the park; call to register, 769-7809.

Peace Coeur d’Alene Barbecue Fund-raiser – Saturday, 4 p.m. at the home of Bonnie and Ron Douglas, 214 Lakeview Drive in Fernan Lake Village; $15 donation; 664-5659.

World War II Variety Show – Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; $15 adults, $5 students; 255-7801.

Chain O’Lakes Bike Trip – bike from Medimont to Harrison and back Saturday at 7:30 a.m.; meet at the Fernan Ranger Station, 2502 East Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene; Dick Cripe, 665-0010.

Sunday Brunch on the Farm – Sunday, fresh produce brunch and farm tour at Greentree Naturals Inc., 2003 Rapid Lightning Road, Sandpoint; sponsored by the Rural Roots “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” campaign; $35, reservations required; 263-8957.

Athol Patriot Day – Sunday, 11 a.m. at the Athol Community Center, state Highway 54; community celebration and flag retirement ceremony; 623-4221.

Schweitzer Mountain Bike Climb – Sunday, 9 a.m.; meet in the lower parking lot; $10 or $20 with T-shirt; pre-register at Alpine Designs Bikes, 503 Cedar St., Sandpoint, or day of event from 7:30-8:30 a.m.; 263-9373.

Land Use and Planning Process Workshops – Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct. 31, 3:30-5 p.m., University of Idaho, 1000 W. Hubbard Ave., Suite 142, Coeur d’Alene; Kootenai Environmental Alliance, 667-9093.

East Bonner County Free Library District – board meeting; Monday, 5:45 p.m., meeting rooms 102 and 103, 1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint; 263-6930, ext. 237.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Auditions – Monday and Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene; adults and children needed; 667-1323.

“Heidi” Auditions – Monday and Tuesday 6:30-9 p.m., North Idaho College, Boswell Hall Schuler Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; 769-3220.

Post Falls Senior Center Dance – featuring Uncle Harold’s Band on Tuesday, , 7-10 p.m., 1215 E. Third; $3.50; 773-9582.