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Wed., Jan. 18, 2006

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Today

“I Have A Dream” Speech Dramatization – 7 p.m. at the University of Idaho Administration Auditorium, Moscow; recreated drama presentation of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous speech, featuring Rev. Happy Watkins of Spokane; free, 885-6489.

Bonner County Commissioners Public Hearing – 9:30 a.m. in the board room at the Bonner County court house, 215 S. First Ave.; 265-1458.

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

Panhandle Basin Advisory Group – meets 9 a.m.-noon at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2750 Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 769-1422.

Making Dollar Decisions Nutrition Class – 9 a.m. at Coeur d’Alene S.L. Start, 1323 E. Sherman Ave.; free; 446-1680.

Financial Planning for Dementia Care Seminar – 6 p.m. at LaCrosse Health and Rehab Center, 310 W. LaCrosse Ave.; “Avoiding Financial Impoverishment While Providing Long-term Dementia Care,” presented by Betty Steiner; free; 666-2996.

Upcoming

Japanese Taiko Workshop – for all ages, Thursday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint; the tradition of drumming and martial art taught by Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble; participation is limited; free; 263-6139.

Downhill Divas – women’s ski or snowboard program, Thursdays through March 2 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Lookout Pass; ski with a pro and get helpful tips and lunch; for details, call 744-1301 or go to www.skilookout.com/ski/events.html.

Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting – Thursday, 6 p.m. in Courtroom 4 at the County Courthouse, 215 S. first Ave.; 265-1458.

“Brighton Beach Memoirs” – Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene; $14 for adults, $12 students/seniors/military, $8 kids under 13 (must be accompanied by an adult); 667-1323.

Post Falls Historical Society Banquet – Friday, 5:30 p.m. social hour, buffet banquet at 6:30 at the new American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave.; featured speaker is entertainer and longtime resident, Bob Hubof; tickets $20/person, RSVP at 773-8499, 773-3372 or 773-4681.

Inland Empire Scholastic Chess Tournament – Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Post Falls High School commons area, 2832 E. Poleline Road; registration at 8 a.m.; entry fee $5 high school, $4 middle school, $3 elementary; Loren Lee at 773-0581, ext. 306.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter – Rathdrum birding trip, Saturday, noon-dark; meet in the south end of the Big K parking lot; Dick Cripe at 665-0010.

“Extreme” Celebration – Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint; gathering to celebrate the airing of the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” television episode featuring the Hebert home in Sandpoint; $5 admission; 255-7801.

Jam Session – Sunday, 2-5 p.m. at Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; $3; 773-9582.

Red Hat Society – meets Monday, 12:45 p.m. at Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; 773-9582.

Vocal Lessons by Sweet Adelines – offered consecutive Mondays through Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at Dalton Gardens Church of Christ, 6439 N. Fourth St.; $10 for materials; 772-3379 or 777-8554.

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