Idaho calendar
Today
Carl Rey and the Blues Gators – Today, noon-2 p.m., First Avenue and Cedar Street, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 263-6139.
Author Marianne Love – Today, 2 p.m., Hastings, 101 Best Ave. Reading from and signing copies of her memoir, “Lessons with Love: Tales of Teaching and Learning in a Small-town High School.” (208) 664-0464.
Water in our Environment – Today, 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Round Lake State Park, 1880 Dufort Road, Sagle. Vehicle entrance fee for the park is $4 without a pass. Call (208) 263-3489.
Inland Northwest Winged Sprint Cars – Today, 6 p.m., Stateline Stadium Speedway, Post Falls. $5-25. (208) 773-5019.
“Steamboats on the Shadowy St. Joe” cruise – Today, boarding at 6:30 p.m. at Chatcolet Docks, Heyburn State Park near Plummer. $9.95/adults, $4.95/ages 6-15, ages five 5 and younger free. Reservations required. (208) 686-1308.
Kootenai River Rodeo – Today, rodeo at 7 p.m. both days. Saturday, parade at noon at the Boundary County Fairgrounds in downtown Bonners Ferry. $8/adults, $4/kids. (208) 267-5267.
Harrison Old Time Picnic & Parade – Today-Sunday in downtown Harrison. Potluck picnic, farmers’ market, children’s parade, junior fishing derby and logging events. Friday: 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner; 8 p.m., crowning of king and queen. Saturday: all-day events; 9 a.m.-noon junior fishing derby. Sunday: 7:30-10 a.m., breakfast in the park; 9:30 a.m., kiddie parade followed by the main parade; afternoon, races in the park.
Artist Studio driving tour – Today-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring live demonstrations by local artists at various studios in Bonner County. Tour is divided into four categories for convenience. Call (800) 800-2106 for directions and information or visit www.ArtTourDrive.org.
Julyamsh Coeur d’Alene Tribal Encampment and Pow Wow – Largest powwow in the Northwest. Today-Sunday at the Greyhound Park in Post Falls. Today: gates open at 8 a.m., grand entry at 7 p.m., flag song and honor song at 7:30 p.m., closes at midnight. Saturday: drum roll call/presentation of colors, noon, horse/rider traditional entrance at 12:30 p.m.; eagle staff/grand entry at 12:50 p.m.; grand entry at 1 p.m.; dinner break at 5 p.m.; horse/rider at 6:30 p.m.; grand entry at 7 p.m.; closes at midnight. Sunday: drum roll call at noon, royalty intro at 12:15 p.m., horse/rider at 12:30 p.m., grand entry at 1 p.m., closes at 10 p.m. Free admission, $5/parking. (800) 523-2464.
Upcoming
Julie Anne and The Jukebox Junkies – Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene City Park. Playing country western and country rock music. Inclement weather moves the event to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza at Third Street and Sherman Avenue. Free. (208) 667-3162.
Young Continentals Concert – Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint High School auditorium. Featuring approximately 30 singers, dancers and technicians between the ages of 12 and 15. Part of the Continentals Worldwide Ministry sponsored by Kootenai Community Church. Free. (208) 255-5658.