In brief: Girl Scout collects books for service project

Girl Scout Bailey Mote recently delivered 778 books and other items to the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., in Coeur d’Alene. The 11-year-old, a member of Troop 2564, distributed letters requesting book donations when she delivered Girl Scout cookies, sought donations at yard and garage sales, and asked for donations by sending out e-mail requests.

Bailey collected the books as her service project for her Scout Bronze Award.

She is the daughter of Scott and Gina Mote of Coeur d’Alene.

For more information, call 769-2315.

Children’s book author reading at library

Sheri Hood, a Sandpoint children’s author, will read her story “The Fearful Fairy” for the pre-school program at the Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave. The reading will be in the Shirley Parker Theater in the Library, on July 8 at 1:30 p.m.

“The Fearful Fairy” is illustrated by M. Faith Shaheen.

The Summer Reading program continues through July with the theme “Catch the Reading Bug.” Youth programs are available for children up to age 13. For days and times, call Youth Services at 769-2315, ext. 438.

For more information, visit www.cdalibrary.org.

Really BIG Raffle tickets sold out

Raffle tickets for the 15th annual Really BIG Raffle, benefiting the North Idaho College Foundation, are sold out.

Ticket holders and community members may attend the raffle drawing on Wednesday at 7 p.m., held at Fort Sherman Park.

Live music, refreshments and door prizes will be included at the event. Entry for door prizes and the five $100 cash bonus prizes begins at 5 p.m. Entries will not be accepted past 7.

Ticket holders need not be present to win the raffle prizes.

Call 769-3271 for more information.

Garden Tour planned

The 2008 Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour will be held July 13.

For cost and location, call 664-0987.

Post Falls

Julyamsh at Jacklin Arts and Culture Center

The third annual Julyamsh Indian Art Show and Sale, featuring more than 30 artists will be held on July 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at 405 William St. in Post Falls’ historic district.

The evening will include Native Americans dressed in full regalia, music, art raffle and refreshments. A variety of sculpture, jewelry, paintings and much more will be on display for viewing and purchase.

For more information, contact the Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at 457-8950.

Charter school schedules meetings

The Idaho Distance Education Academy, a K-12 statewide charter school that delivers public school curriculum and professional guidance to home educators, will hold meetings for prospective parents on Thursday and July 23.

Meetings will be held at Post Falls Resource Centerat 1602 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls.

For more information contact Karen Ashenbrenner at 661-5099 or e-mail karenashenbrenner@idahoidea.org.or visit www.idahoidea.org.

– From staff reports