Events calendar

Today

Idaho Distance Education Academy meeting - 10 a.m., Post Falls Resource Center, 1602 E. Seltice Way. An informational meeting on the K-12 statewide charter school that delivers public school curriculum and professional guidance to home educators. Free. 661-5099.

Upcoming

11th Annual River City Rod Run – Friday-Saturday at Hot Rod Cafe. Includes burn outs, neons, flame throwing, Miss Hot Rod 2008, vendor’s alley, power cruise, kids games, food and beverages. 777-1712.

Free Outdoor Movies at Willamette Park – Saturdays through August, movies start at dusk. “Shrek;” Sponsored by Greenstone. (509) 252-7507, ext. 220.

Benewah Valley Oldtimer’s Picnic – Sunday, 11 a.m. at Benewah Community Center on Benway Creek Road, St. Maries. Meat and coffee furnished for the 32nd annual potluck event. Includes parade, fiddlers, music, exhibits, games, horse rides, historical displays and contests. $5 raffle for a rustic log cabin playhouse, proceeds benefit the upkeep of Community Center/old schoolhouse. Free admission. 245-2349.

TESH-Thrift Store Fashion Show – Tuesday at Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. Includes fashion show fundraiser from 1-3 p.m. and a Red Hat craft show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Light refreshments available, bring nonperishable food item for donation. 773-9582