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Thu., Feb. 7, 2008

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Swing Kings – Friday, 8 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $22/adults, $9.50/youth. 263-9191.

AARP Tax-aide program needs volunteers - Volunteers are needed to assist seniors and low- to moderate-income taxpayers with tax preparations in Kootenai and Shoshone. Call to secure a training packet. Runs through Feb. 15. Kootenai and Shoshone Counties, North Idaho. Free. 651-6635, Duane.

Aloha USS Missouri – Saturday, 7 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Jean Peck variety show, featuring Sandpoint High School Performing choir, men’s quartet and band. $10/adult; $8/seniors, $5/children. 263-9191.

Best Hand Fun Ski and Snowshoe Event – Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fourth of July Summit Ski Area. 17th annual event with prizes, sponsored by the Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club. A $25 park and ski sticker is required to park at Fourth of July Summit Ski Area, available at Vertical Earth and Phil’s Army Navy in Coeur d’Alene, Fitness Fanatics in Spokane Valley, and Ski Shack in Hayden. $7/members, $10/non-members, $5/kids age 13 and younger, $25/family. 765-5086.

East Fork Creek Winter Hike – Easy to moderate Bonner County hike on Saturday. Contact hike leader Phil Hough for meeting location and time. Sponsored by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. 255-2780.

Pretty in Pink 1980s Prom Fundraiser – Saturday, 7 p.m., Red Lion Templin’s Hotel on the River, 414 E. First Ave. Proceeds benefit the 2008 Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Days in September, where a local team will participate in a three-day, 60-mile walk benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Dancing provided by Memorable Events. Advance tickets, $100/couples, $125/couples at the door. (509) 255-9180 or (208) 661-0955.

All-ages Valentine Sweethearts Ball – Saturday, 7-10 p.m. at the Greyhound Park and Event Center. Entertainment by Tuxedo Junction Big Band, appetizers and a no host bar. $10/person, table of eight available with reservations. 777-1588.

Winter Games of Idaho Big Air Ski and Snowboard Contest – Saturday, registration from 8-10 a.m. at base lodge, games last through Sunday at Lookout Pass Ski Area near Mullan. Registration includes a Winter Games of Idaho souvenir. Helmets are required, no inverted aerials. Classes are skiers/snowboarders, ages 12 and younger, ages 13-17, and 18-39 and age 40 and older. Awards at 3 p.m. in the West Room. $15.744-1301.

Ross Creek Cedars Winter Walk – Sunday, easy to moderate Bonner County winter hike presented by Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Call hike leader Sarah Lundstrum for location and time. (406) 755-6304.

“Vienna Hearts” Fiddlers Abroad concert – Wednesday, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $5. 263-9191.

Country French Cooking class – Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. at The Greenbriar Inn, 315 E. Wallace Ave. $45/includes complete dining experience and complimentary wine or beer. 667-9660 or (800) 953-2379.

55 Alive Safe Driving Class – Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. 773-9582.

Sandpoint Teen Slam – Wednesday, sign up at 5:45 p.m., starts at 6. at Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Spoken word, poetry and storytelling slams. 255-4410.

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