Idaho Calendar

Thu., June 1, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Today

“Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada” – today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint; $6/adults, $5/seniors and students; (208) 263-9191.

“Let’s Talk About It” Kootenai County Democrat Discussion Group – 5-6:30 p.m. at Cafe Doma, 501 Sherman Ave.; (208) 777-1588.

Teen Beach Party Volleyball Sign Ups – registration closes Friday, or when space is full, for grades 6-12, sign up at Post Falls Park and Recreation, 101 E. Fourth Ave.; season begins June 15; $19/resident, $23/nonresident; (208)773-0539.

“Critters” exhibit – daily through June 5, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery, 120 E. Lake St., in the Power House Building, Sandpoint; (208) 263-6139.

Upcoming

Monster Truck Show – Friday-Saturday, gates open at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.; $12/adults $8/ages 5-11 in advance, $15/adults, $10/kids at the door; (360) 785-4976.

Basic e-mail for adults class – Saturday, 8:30-10 a.m. at Post Falls Library, 821 Spokane St.; $5/class preregistration; (208) 773-1506.

Rock and Gem Show Boy Scout fundraiser– Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Kootenai County Fairgrounds; sponsored by North Idaho Mineral Club; includes door prizes and vendors; free admission for Scouts in uniform, $2/admission, free to ages 11 and younger; contact Mike at (208) 667-8591.

Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride fundraiser- Sunday, 9:30 a.m. at the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, Sandpoint; participants need a minimum of $35 in sponsor pledges; registration forms available at Co-op Country Store in Ponderay or Carter Country Farm and Feed in Sandpoint; proceeds will benefit the Children’s Research Hospital; for more information, call Theresa, (208)255-5210.

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