Idaho Calendar

Wed., March 14, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Peers Encouraging Abstinent Kids Training Sessions – mentor training for high school-age youth in Benewah County, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at St. Maries Grange Hall at the fairgrounds; for more information, call Brittany Baeumel, (208) 415-5143.

3Cs Cancer Charities – noon at Coeur d’Alene Elks Lodge, 1170 W. Prairie Ave.; $6 lunch available; (208) 765-6580.

Upper Hangman Creek Watershed Advisory – 6-8 p.m. at Tensed City Hall, 311 C. St.; topics include water quality restoration plan; (208) 769-1422.

Coeur d’Alene Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee – 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 710 Mullan Ave.; (208) 769-2348.

Bonner County Commissioners – 1 p.m. in the Board Room at the Bonner County Court House, 215 S. First Ave.; (208) 265-1458.

UI Idaho Logger Sports and Forestry Club Competition – Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, at the University of Idaho campus, Moscow; (208) 885-6673 or visit www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu/loggersports.

Rathdrum Chamber Luncheon – R.S.V.P. now for the lunch on Thursday at noon at Route 53 Diner in Rathdrum, $8; speakers include Dan Gookin, John Austin, Diane Berreth, and Jim Ochenkoski; (208) 687-2866.

Liminal Space Exhibit – paintings and drawings by Sandpoint artist, Stephen Schultz on display through March 30 in the Corner Gallery in Boswell Hall at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; (208) 769-3276.

Free AARP Tax-Aide – help program available to low- to moderate-income taxpayers through April 14 at various Kootenai County locations; for more information, call Ed at (208) 667-9300.

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