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“James and the Giant Peach” – 2 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. $16/adults; $13/seniors, students, military; $10/children age 12 and younger. 667-1323.

Tabatha Gass Fundraiser – 4-7 p.m. at Daanen’s Delicatessen, 8049 Wayne Boulevard in Hayden. Music provided by Steve Harris. Gass has no medical insurance and suffers from a giant Tarlov Cyst inside her spinal cord. Proceeds will help pay for an upcoming surgery. Donations can also be made to Tabatha’s Surgery Fund at any US Bank location. 772-7371.

Metaphysical and More Garage Sale and Benefit – 1-5 p.m. at Center or Spiritual Living, 618 Wallace Ave. Featuring music, books and other items. 664-0462.

Ron Waltz Family Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction – 5-7 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Includes Mediterranean dinner with a no-host bar from The White House Grill, live entertainment vocals by Amara, local belly dancers, eclectic music by Bill Rector, and silent auction. Waltz has a rare colon condition and is recovering from surgery while awaiting another surgery. Proceeds will help offset medical costs. Call for tickets. $30/each in advance, $35 at the door. (509) 290-2152 or (509) 279-3119.

StoryTelling Company – 5 p.m. at Ivano’s Ristorante Italiano in Sandpoint. G-rated dinner shows with Sandy Compton reading. Reservations requested. $6/adults, $4/age 11 and younger. 263-0846.

Upcoming

April Cooking Classes at the Greenbriar Inn – Classes offered include Monday’s Entertaining Beautifully on a Limited Budget, 6-9 p.m.; April 13, 6-9 p.m. Make-Ahead Meals for the Busy Home Cook and Easy Entertaining; April 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Filled Pastas and Pastries; April 27, 6-9 p.m., Handling Meats and Poultry and Knife Skills. Historic Greenbriar Inn, 315 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $45 per class. (800) 953-2379 or (208) 667-9660.

Spring Youth Arts Classes – Middle and high school class, community mural project, Monday, 4-5:30 p.m.; elementary grade classes include sculpture on Wednesday, 4-5 p.m., and pottery on Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. at Art on the Edge Studios, 1416 First St., Coeur d’Alene. Cost varies and is by suggested donation per project. 676-0917.

Candlelight Vigil and Educational Presentation – Monday, 7 p.m. at the Human Rights Education Institute, 414 ½ Mullan Ave., at City Park in Coeur d’Alene. A statistical, informative presentation on sexual assault and human trafficking delivered by the sister research team of Katie and Kristen Schilling of Spokane. Presented by Women’s Center, Inc., in partnership with the Human Rights Education Institute. Free admission; T-shirts $10. 292-2359.

American Indian Heritage Week at NIC – Various events to honor American Indian culture. See a complete listing online at www.nic.edu/events. 769-3365.

Wildflowers and Wildfires of the Continental Divide Trail – Tuesday, 6 p.m., at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 First Ave., Sandpoint. Presentation by Phil Hough and Deb Hunsicker. Sponsored by the Native Plant Society and Friends of Scotchman Peaks. Donations accepted. 255-2780.

Bonner County Planning and Zoning Public Hearing – Tuesday, 5:45 p.m. at the meeting room of the former Federal Building, 1500 state Highway 2, Sandpoint. Agenda includes preliminary plat information. 265-1458.

Bunker Hill and Other Silver Valley Mines – Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Free. 772-3953.

Bonner County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing – Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at the site of the proposed Beyond Hope II LLC at Beyond Hope Estates on Peninsula Road and Hill Drive, Hope. Public hearing will follow at 2:30 in the meeting room of the former Federal Building, 1500 state Highway 2 in Sandpoint. 265-1458.

Youth Performance Classes – Offered Wednesdays through May 6. Group voice offered from 4-5 p.m., and beginning and advanced acting from 5-6 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. $75/per class per student, call to register. 667-1323.

City of Coeur d’Alene Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee – Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. in the old council chambers at City Hall, 710 E. Mullan Ave. 769-2348.

Logger Education LEAP Program – Registration deadline is Wednesday for the class April 15-17 in Hayden. Taught by the University of Idaho faculty and Idaho Department of Lands personnel. $75/includes resource materials and refreshments. 446-1680.

Nonviolent Communications Class – Wednesday-April 29, Wednesday sessions, 6:30-9 p.m. at Unity Center, 4465 N. 15th St. Rescheduled from March 26. Four-week Wednesday study of Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg’s book, “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life.” Donations accepted. 664-1125.

Q-and-A with teen author Elisa Brinton – Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 720 E. Front St. The high school-aged author will present her new book, “Courage to Stand.” A portion of book sale proceeds will benefit Friends of the Library. 661-2568.

“Waltz with Bashir” (Israel) – Thursday-Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Rated R. $7/adults, $6/senior citizens and students. 263-9191.

Writing Stories from Real Life Workshop – Thursday is the registration deadline for the workshop on Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway. How-to workshop by local author Marianne Love. $65. Call to register, 610-2520.

Children’s Village Spring Charity Dinner and Auction – Thursday, 5 p.m. at Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Children’s Village with a buffet dinner, silent and live auctions. $48/each, $400/corporate tables of eight. 667-1189.

Second Friday Artwalk – Friday, 5-8 p.m. in downtown Coeur d’Alene. 415-0115.

Doll and Teddy Bear Tea – Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho, Blanchard. Bring your teapots and teacups, dolls and teddy bears and hats for “show and tell.” Event will feature a display of dolls, teddy bears, fun auction and lunch. $6/admission. 437-1037.

Free Day at Museum of North Idaho – Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 115 Northwest Boulevard. Feature exhibit is Observing North Idaho’s Forest Dynamics. 664 3448.

Northwest Fest Spring Toys, Antiques, Coins and Collectibles Show – Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. in Building 1 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. Includes 50-foot Hot Wheels track, on site toy manufacturers, demos, and the first 50 kids through the door receive a free car. Sponsored by Northwest Die Cast Collectors/Collectibles Corner, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. 625-0699.

Weevil Release Party Milfoil Control Fundraiser – Saturday, 6 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Proceeds will support the milfoil control effort in Lake Pend Oreille. Showing of film “Flow,” Weevil Rock You, the musical portion of the program, is scheduled in the Little Theater. The four live musical acts include Holly McGary, Beth Pederson, Rex James Trio, and Bluegrass Scramble and an Auction for Action. $12/tickets, sold at Common Knowledge, Eichardt’s, Stage Right Cellars, and the Panida Theater box office. 263-9191.