Calendar
Spokane
Water safety – Learn about safe areas to swim, personal flotation devices, hypothermia, water laws and using a canoe or kayak, 6:30-7:45 p.m. today at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. The class is free, but registration is required; (509) 625-6200.
Summer Concert Series – The next free concert in the series features Working Spliffs performing Jamaican and American reggae, 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Coeur d’Alene Park, Second and Chestnut in Browne’s Addition. Families may bring a blanket and picnic, but no alcohol is allowed. The concerts will continue each Thursday through August; (509) 747-2853.
All Valley Picnic – Enjoy games, live music, historical displays and an antique car show, 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Lake Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. Bring your own picnic or purchase items in the park; (509) 924-4994.
Boating Safety course – Hosted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Naval Reserve Training Center, 5101 N. Assembly. It includes boating laws, safe boat handling, navigation and safety equipment. The cost is $30, and pre-registration is required; (509) 276-7490.
Lavender Festival – Vendors, music and U-pick lavender, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Garden Gate Farms, 16510 W. Boone Lane, Medical Lake. Visit www.gardengatelavender.com for a complete schedule; (509) 244-0767.
Idaho
Free Tai Chi Class – 9 a.m. today at the Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; (208) 773-9582.
3Cs Meeting – noon today at Coeur d’Alene Elks Lodge, 1170 W. Prairie Ave., in Coeur d’Alene; $6 lunch; for more information, call Jeanene at (208) 765-6580 or jtgallery@icehouse.net.
Sandpoint City Council Administrative Committee – meets 5:30 p.m. today in the council chambers at Sandpoint City Hall, 1123 Lake St.; (208) 263-3317.
“How to Fix Medicare Problems” seminar – 1:30 p.m. today at Loyalton Retirement and Assisted Living, 205 E. Anton Ave.; presented by the Alzheimer’s Association; day care available for your loved one; call for reservations, (208) 667-6490.
NIC Really BIG Raffle Drawing – 7 p.m. tonight at Fort Sherman Park at North Idaho College, behind the Edminster Student Union Building; need not be present to win this house built by the North Idaho College carpentry program; (208) 769-7819.
Two High String Band Concert at UI – noon-1 p.m. today at the University of Idaho Commons lawn, Moscow; modern bluegrass flavored wih funk and Latin.(208) 885-7251.
“Grace and Glorie,” Idaho Repertory Theater – 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday at University of Idaho’s Hartung Theater, Moscow; $180-$17/adults, $16-$15 seniors, $11-$10/youths; (208) 885-7251.
Hayden Concert Series – Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Too Hot To Handle bluegrass at Hayden City Park behind City Hall; (208) 667-3162.
Girl Scouts Summer Science Fun – for girls ages 5-17 at area schools; Mondays through July 31, 12:45 p.m. at Atlas Elementary, 300 W. Honeysuckle; Tuesdays through July 25, 11:15 a.m. at Bryan Elementary, 802 Harrison Ave.; Wednesdays through next Wednesday, 12:45 p.m.; Thursdays through July 20 at Ponderosa Elementary, 3483 E. Ponderosa Boulevard, 1:15 p.m.; and Fridays through July 28 at Heyburn Elementary, 1405 Main St.; 800-9478, ext. 214.