Idaho calendar

Thu., Sept. 15, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

“Moon Stories” Pajama Story Time – for ages 2-7, 6:30-7 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; 773-1506, ext. 27.

The Rose Ensemble – 8 p.m., part of the Auditorium Chamber Music Series at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music; for ticket information, call 885-7212.

North Idaho Distinguished Humanities Lecture and Dinner – 7:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 Second St.; featuring western author, Ivan Doig; $40/person or $320/tables of eight; for reservations or information, call the IHC, (888) 345-5346 or go online to www.idahohumanities.org.

“The Guys” – today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; $14 adults, $12 students and seniors, $8 kids 12 and under; 667-1323.

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.

Terry Gieber-Sabbatical Exhibit – exhibit runs through Oct. 8 at the Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave.; 765-6006.

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

Upcoming

Panida Annual General Membership Meeting – Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; deadline is Friday; to submit a brief letter of interest and background qualifications for serving on the board, send it to Panida Theater Committee, P.O. Box 1981, Sandpoint, ID 83864, or panida@nidaho.net; 255-7801.

The Ultimate Auction 2005 – Friday, 5-9 p.m. at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint; $30/person; sponsored by The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce; 263-0887.

“In the Mood” – 1940s musical revue Friday, 8 p.m. at The Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; $22 adults, $8.50 ages 18 and under; 255-7801.

Kootenai County Democratic Club Luncheon – Friday, noon, Iron Horse Restaurant, 407 E. Sherman Ave; David Domkey of the University of Washington will discuss the “Use of Media and Communication in Political Action”; 777-1588.

POW-MIA Recognition Ceremony – Friday, 11 a.m., University of Idaho administration lawn; sponsored by the UI ROTC; 885-6291.

Margaret Ritchie Distinguished Speaker Series at UI – Friday, 1:30 p.m., Ag Science Building on Moscow campus by Virginia Vincenti of University of Wyoming; Saturday, 10 a.m. is the family of consumer sciences alumni brunch at University Inn Best Western, $16; 885-6546.

Poetry Writing Workshop – Friday, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Oden Hall near Sandpoint; workshop presented by poet Christopher Howell; $100; free reading by Howell on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Oden Hall; 255-4410.

North Idaho College Adult Enrollment Workshop – Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m., NIC Edminster Student Union Building, Driftwood Bay Room; free; (866) 362-4664 or 666-8017.

Sunset and Moon Cruise – Saturday, 6-8 p.m., boards at Chatcolet Marina at Heyburn State Park near St. Maries; 46 adults, $2.50 kids; reservations required, 686-4030.

Silver Valley Habitat for Humanity Walk-a-thon – registration for the three-mile fund-raiser is Saturday, at 9 a.m. at Keltogg Middle School; minimum pledge of $5 required; 752-7591 or 783-1187.

Free Family Craft Activity – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Michaels Arts and Crafts, 225 W. Canfield Ave.; participants will use foam marshmallow characters and create Halloween-themed art, free balloons, fingerprinting and a firetruck will be available; 772-6333.

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

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

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter – meets Monday, 7 p.m., Idaho Fish and Game Building, 2750 Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; speaker is Bob Ries; 664-4739.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter Brown Bag – birding trip Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., meet at the west end Fernan Lake boat launch; Lynn Sheridan, 765-2603.

North Idaho College Adult Enrollment Workshops – free clinic Tuesday, 2:30-4 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. at the NIC Silver Valley Center, 323 Main St., in Kellogg; reservations recommended; 866-362-4664 or 666-8017.

Kingston Kids – potluck lunch Tuesday, at noon at the Ecklund Home; for anyone who attended school in Kingston; call for directions and information, 689-3406.

North Idaho College Athlete Open House – meet the student athletes and coaching staff Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., NIC’S Christianson Gym, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; event includes free soda, popcorn and junior Cardinal T-shirts; 769-3448.

William Wharton Cello Recital – Tuesday, , 8 p.m. at the recital hall at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music; $5 adults, $3 students and seniors; 885-7212.

UI Law School Bellwood Lecture – Tuesday, 4 p.m. at the UI Student Union Ballroom on campus; featured speaker is Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan C. Page; 885-6291.

Alliance for Retired Americans – meets Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, Coeur d’Alene; 773-7964.

Senior Dance – Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. at Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; featuring Uncle Harold’s Band; cost $3.50; 773-9582.

Whitewater Kayaking Clinic – Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., North Idaho College Beach on Rosenberry Drive; $15; 769-7809.

“Surfing the Web-Searches on the Internet,” Computer class – free 90-minute workshop Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave.; 769-2315.

Fall Session Story Time at Post Falls Library – for ages 3-5 on Wednesdays 10:30-11 a.m., at the library, 821 N. Spokane St.; 773-1506.

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

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Public Meeting – Wednesday, , 9 a.m. to noon at the Sandpoint Federal Building, suite 2, 1500 state Highway 2; disussion includes status of lower Clark Fork River total maximum load, and formation of watershed advisory group; 769-1422.

Peace Coeur d’Alene International Day of Peace – video presentation Wednesday, 4 p.m. at North Idaho College, followed by an interfaith candlelight vigil at the Coeur d’Alene City Park bandshell; 664-5659.

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