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Silver Valley Sportsmen’s Breakfast - 7 a.m. at Enaville Resort on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River near Kingston. No host breakfast buffet is $7 or menu available. Sponsored by the Idaho Fish and Game Department. 769-1414.

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. For a tax preparation appointment, call Duane at 651-6635.

Batik and Dye Workshop – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Arts Alliance, 518 Oak St., Sandpoint. For ages 11-adult. Learn the Batik art of wax-resist dyeing. Children ages 11-15 must be accompanied by an adult. $45/includes supplies. 265-4303.

Best Hand Fun Ski and Snowshoe Event – 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. 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 – 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 – 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 8 available with reservations. 777-1588.

Winter Games of Idaho Big Air Ski and Snowboard Contest – Today, 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.

North Idaho Winter Festival – A variety of winter events and activities including ice skating, sleigh rides, inner tubing, live music, and snowboarding stunt exhibition at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. Festival will benefit the United Way of Kootenai County and local area food banks. Three-day event pass, $15/adult, $10/student, $5/child; 1-Day Pass: $8/adult, $6/student, $5/child. 699-9983.

Upcoming

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.

Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee -Monday, open meeting. 6 p.m. at the Kootenai County Administration Building, 451 Government Way. 765-8209.

League of Women Voters Kootenai County – Monday, 11:30-1:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Fire Station 3, 1500 N. 15th St. 664-0633.

Tree Fruits in the Home Orchard – Monday, Part of a series of Master Gardener Training classes open to the public. 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5 per class. (208) 446-1693.

Argentine Tango Class – Offered on Tuesdays, 7-9:30 p.m. at VFW Hall, 406 N. Fourth St. The class is divided into three segments: the first segment of 45 minutes is working on the basics, the second 45 minutes is for more experienced dancers, and the last segment is practice. Beginners are welcome, no partner necessary, bring shoes that will pivot on a wooden floor. $5/donation. 265-9541.

Best of Show Party – Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at Cricket’s Restaurant, 424 E. Sherman Ave. Fourth annual event benefits the Kootenai Humane Society. Watch the final night live of the Westminster Dog Show. Raffles, contests, prizes and more. $10, or donate a new pet-related item. 818-1633.

“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 1-800-953-2379.

Coeur d’Alene City Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee – Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave. 769-2348.

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

“The Workshop” NIC Theater Performance – Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at North Idaho College’s Boswell Hall Schuler Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave. NIC theater students will give a cabaret-style performance as the result of a musical theater master class workshop taught by director Roger Welch. Free.769-7819.

Art on the Edge mARTi grass – mARTi gras Ball, with four-course dinner featuring New Orleans cuisine and live music by Randy Oxford Band, Friday, 6-10 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, dress is semiformal, $90/person, additional $10 includes jazz and blues festival; Kids carnival next Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $5, includes pizza and drink; Cajun-Cook-off and Street Festival from 6 p.m.-midnight at Brix Restaurant, Cricket’s Downtown Bar and Grill, The Eagles Club, Tito Macaroni’s and Barrel Room No. 6, $45/advance, $50/door. Winter Blues Festival which includes blues artists from across the Northwest at four intimate venues inside Coeur d’Alene Resort. Proceeds benefit the Art on the Edge, a nonprofit organization operated through St. Vincent de Paul that offers free art classes to area youth. 676-0917.

Illusion 33 Concert – Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $12. 263-9191.

Safe-sitter Class – Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kootenai Health Campus, 2003 Lincoln Way. Two-day course for ages 11-13 to improve their babysitting skills. $40/both days of class. 666-2030.