Idaho calendar
Today
“From Darkness to Light” sexual abuse prevention training – 6-9 p.m. at The Altar Church, 901 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 762-8939.
Bonner Rodeo – Today-Saturday, 7 p.m., Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint. Dance follows the rodeo on Saturday. $10/adults, $9/kids ages 10 and younger. (208) 263-8414.
Benewah County Fair – Today-Sunday at Benewah County Fairgrounds, St. Maries. 4-H Livestock Auction and Buyers Appreciation Barbecue on Saturday. Free. (208) 245-3563.
Boundary County Fair – Today-Saturday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Boundary County Fairgrounds, downtown Bonners Ferry. Includes 4-H exhibits and auction, music and food. (208) 267-7041.
Upcoming
Wooden Boat Festival – Saturday and Sunday at the boardwalk at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in downtown. (208) 664-3194, Ext. 170.
St. Maries EWJRA Junior Rodeo - Saturday, 2 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. at the Benewah County Fairgrounds in St. Maries. (208) 245-2217.
Dutch Oven Cooking Cruise – Saturday aboard the Idaho, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Board at Chatcolet docks at Heyburn State Park near Plummer. Reservations required. $9.95/adults, $4.95/children. (208) 686-1308.
Green Festival – Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bonners Ferry Farmers Market in the city parking lot. Celebrating the bounty of the harvest and sustainable energy, featuring Tom Kitchen on rock/folk guitar. (208) 267-7791.
“I Loathe a Parade” – Saturday, 7 p.m. at Song Bird Theatre, 315 N. Fourth St. A dinner mystery theater. Includes a four-course meal. $35. (208) 664-3672.
David Powell concert – Saturday, noon-2 p.m. at Park Place at First Avenue and Cedar Street in Sandpoint. Free. (208) 263-6139.
Youth Outdoor Adventure Day – Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, Environmental Education Center barn in Bonners Ferry. Includes decoy setting, duck calling demonstrations, building of a wood duck or bluebird box, decoy painting contest, water dog demonstrations, wetland ecosystem education and a free lunch served at noon. Free. (208) 263-8698.
Annual Mountain Man Rendezvous – Saturday-Sunday gathering of folks who enjoy the early mountain man skills and lifestyles at Old Mission State Park in Cataldo. (208) 682-3814.
American Falls backpack trip – Saturday-Sunday, steady nine-mile incline to a spectacular waterfall through ancient forests in Bonner County, with overnight option. Call to sign up and get more information. (208) 265-9565.
West Fork Lake hike in Bonner County – Sunday 12-mile round trip hike hosted by The Idaho Conservation League. For more information and to sign up, call (208) 265-9565.
Hula Hooping clinic – “Hooping on the Beach” class, Sunday, 7 p.m., at North Idaho College’s Yap-Keehn-Um Beach on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Hosted by North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits to explore the use of the hula hoop as a dance and exercise tool. Equipment provided. Free. (208) 769-7809.
Forums on global warming – Monday is the deadline to RSVP for two forums held on Aug. 23, noon-1:30 p.m. at the Panida’s Lil’ Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint; and from 7-9 p.m. at the Red Lion Templin’s Resort, 414 First Ave., Post Falls. Participants include mayors, the Idaho Conservation League, Conservation Voters for Idaho and Climate Change Action Network. RSVP to Sara Cohn at scohn@wildidaho.org or (208) 345-6933, Ext. 23.
Veterans Affairs informational meeting – Monday, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave. Speakers include national and local Veterans Affairs representatives. (509) 434-7500.
Bonner County Fair – Monday-Friday at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint. Includes livestock and exhibits, horse events, food and music. Free. (208) 263-8414.