Looking ahead

Today

Bonner County Fair – 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave.; 263-8414.

Mothers Against Methamphetamine – support meeting from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the clubhouse at 1901 Camelot Estates, Post Falls; includes special guests from the Port of Hope, the Priest River Times and a law enforcement officer: 659-2839.

Second Annual Idaho’s Strongest Man Competition – 9 a.m. at Hot Rod Cafe, 1610 Schneidmiller Ave., Post Falls; this pro-level show is a national qualifier and is NAS sanctioned; 818-1441.

Bonner County Master Gardener Fundraiser Garage Sale – 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School, 1005 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint; for information, call 265-2205.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee Potluck Picnic – 2-8 p.m. at the Hayden City Park on Government Way, behind Hayden City Hall; featuring live entertainment by Rod Erickson, The Watsons and more; 765-8580.

Summer Sounds at Park Place in Sandpoint – noon-2 p.m. at the Park Place stage, First Avenue and Cedar Street; featuring free music by Robin Marks Trio; 263-6139.

Compassion and Choices Program by Dr. Robert Ancker – 1 p.m. at the Village Clubhouse at 345 Knotty Pine Lane in Coeur d’Alene; Dr. Ancker serves as the medical director of Hospice of North Idaho and is the director of palliative care at Kootenai Medical Center; the presentation is sponsored by the Idaho Chapter of Compassion and Choices; 667-7507.

The Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter – will be at the Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the corner of U. S. Highway 95 and Prairie Ave.; get information on backyard data, posters, seed, crafts and the new state birding trail map; 665-7546.

NIC 3-on-3 Coeur d’Alene Shootout – basketball tournament, all day at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; 769-5975.

North Idaho Fair – open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m, carnival opens daily at noon, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way; for a complete schedule of grandstand/exhibit events, visit www.northidahofair.com; admission costs include all grandstand events, $6/adults, $2.50 ages 6-12, five and younger free; Wed.-Sat. $4.50/seniors; $3/parking; continues Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 765-4969.

Calvary Lutheran Preschool Fall Registration – now enrolling ages 3-5 for fall classes, Tuesdays through Thursdays 9-11:30 a.m. at the church at 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls; $95/monthly tuition per child; call to register, 773-5321.

Visual Arts Fellowship Exhibition – on display at the North Idaho College Corner Gallery in Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; closing reception Sept. 15, 4-6 p.m.; 769-3300.

Upcoming

Scotchman Peak Hike – meet Sunday, 8 a.m. at Clark Fork Chevron for this “granddaddy” of hikes in a proposed wilderness area; sponsored by Friends of Scotchman Peaks, led by Susan Drumheller, 265-9565.

Democratic Huckleberry Pie Social Fundraiser – Monday, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; in honor of longtime Coeur d’Alene resident Art Manley; proceeds benefit the Kootenai County Democratic Club and Central Committee; 777-1588.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series – Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m. at Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave., featuring Loose Cannon; inclement weather moves the show to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza at the corner of Third Street and Sherman Avenue; 667-3162.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; featuring music by Slim Dossey, formerly of The Sons of the Pioneers, and others; 765-8580.

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

Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) Chataqua Performance – Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Silver Mountain Gondola Village Plaza, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg; portrayal by Mona Klinger, sponsored by Silver Mountain; 783-1123.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – meets Friday, noon at Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave.; presentation on the “Fresh Start” program; 777-1588.

Summer Sounds at Park Place in Sandpoint – Next Saturday, noon-2 p.m. at the Park Place stage, First Avenue and Cedar Street; featuring free music by George Bruner; 263-6139.