Idaho Calendar

Sun., Aug. 27, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Scotchman Peak Hike - meet 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, (208) 265-9565.

Josh Blue Comedy Performance at UI – 8 p.m. at the University of Idaho Student Union Building Ballroom, Moscow; Blue was the winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing Season 4; $3/UI undergraduates, $9/others; (208) 885-7251.

NIC 3-on-3 Coeur d’Alene Shootout – basketball tournament, concludes today at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; (208) 769-5975.

North Idaho Fair – today, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., carnival opens 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; $3/parking; (208) 765-4969.

“The Best of the Film Festival” – noon and 6 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First St., Sandpoint; $10; (208) 263-9191.

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; to register, call (208) 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.; (208) 769-3300.

Upcoming

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; (208) 777-1588.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series – Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m. at Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave.; inclement weather moves the show to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza at the corner of Third Street and Sherman Avenue; Loose Cannon; (208) 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; (208) 765-8580.

Free Tai Chi – Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; (208) 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; portrayed by Mona Klinger; sponsored by Silver Mountain; (208) 783-1123.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – meets Friday, noon at Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave.; presentation on the Fresh Start program; (208) 777-1588.

Summer Sounds at Park Place in Sandpoint – Saturday, noon-2 p.m. at the Park Place stage, First Avenue and Cedar Street; featuring free music by George Bruner; (208) 263-6139.

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