Idaho calendar
Today
Paintings of Fernan Lake by John H. Davis – Exhibit 1-5 p.m. at the West Fernan Lake Boat Launch behind the Fernan Ranger Station. Includes beaded jewelry. (208) 667-9315.
Fly-fishing Casting Class – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Johnson Mill River Park in Coeur d’Alene. Rods and reels provided by Castaway Fly Shop. $20. (208) 765-3133.
National Public Lands Day Volunteer Opportunity – 9 a.m. at Priest Lake State Park. Includes prizes, refreshments, trail cleaning, painting, litter pickup and planting of vegetation. (208) 443-2200.
“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” – 2 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Presented by Monarch School. $5. (208) 263-9191.
The Amaizing Corn Maze – 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and noon-5 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 29 on Beck Road just off Highway 53 in Hauser. More than 12.5 acres with three mazes. Haunted maze begins Oct. 19. $8/adults, $5/ages 5-12 and seniors 60 and older, free/4 and younger, group rates available for 30 or more and school groups. (509) 242-2676.
Dog Days Poetry & Prose Writing Workshops – Today-Sunday at Lost Horse Press, 105 Lost Horse Lane, Sandpoint. Featuring Melissa Kwasny (poetry) and professor emeritus John Keeble (fiction and nonfiction). Early registration recommended; classes are limited to 12 students. $150. (208) 255-4410.
“Madame Butterfly” – 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday at Schuler Auditorium in Boswell Hall at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Presented by Opera Plus, with orchestra and projected English translations. $32.50 and $27.50 (208) 769-7780 or (208) 964-4469.
Funky Junk Antique Show and Crafts Market – A vintage homecoming dance will be held 7 p.m. today with live swing music. Show and market 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Sunday. Features shabby chic antiques, crafts and music at Sagle Community Hall, 356 Talache Road, Sagle. $2/show and market admission, $10/dance admission, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 465-3945 or (208) 946-8500.
Hayden Oktoberfest – Today-Sunday at Daanen’s on Prairie Avenue. Includes 10k and 20k volksmarch, food, dancing and music. (208) 772-4411.
Upcoming
Scotchman Peak Hike – Sunday. Bonner County hike on Scotchman Peak, led by Jon Isacoff. Contact hike leader for details. Free. (509) 323-5951.
What is Organic Gardening? – Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. Part of the 2007 Home Horticulture workshop series hosted by the Bonner County Master Gardeners. Registration is required. $10 per class. (208) 263-8511.
Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce – meets Thursday, 8:30 a.m. at the chamber office, 32173 N. Fifth. (208) 623-3411.
Bonner County Planning and Zoning – Thursday, 5 p.m. at the former Federal Building, 1500 U.S. Highway 2, Sandpoint. (208) 265-1458.
“Shakespeare Abridged” – Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint.