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Coeur d’Alene Art Association 8th Annual Artist Showcase - Noon-4 p.m. at Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4060 N. Government Way. Featuring members of the Coeur d’Alene Art Association, showcasing a variety of styles and art mediums. There will be two raffles, original art and demonstrations thoughout the weekend. 765-1437.
Dance Class Series Fundraiser – Class will be taught by a qualified instructor as a fundraiser for Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. Dance instruction will include basic couple dance (Scandinavian Basics), Pivot (Snoa), Schottis, Waltz and Polka (and intro to Polska). Participants do not need a partner but should bring hard-soled shoes. Monetary donations are expected for each session. Sponsored by the North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church. 765-1716.
Earth Day Festival in Sandpoint – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. Featuring the Earth Day Cafe, which includes culinary dishes made with locally-grown food. Also includes arts and crafts, music and information on how to protect the planet and quality of life in North Idaho. Sponsored by Idaho Conservation League and the City of Sandpoint. Free admission. 265-9565.
North Idaho College All-Class Reunion - Open to alumni and community members. The All-Class Reunion brunch is at 11 a.m., in the Edminster Student Union Building, North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. $15. 769-7806.
Smoking Cessation Classes - Four-week class sessions in North Idaho. Kootenai County class is May 11, 3:30 p.m. at Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Road in Hayden. Boundary County classes will begin May 11 at 6:15 p.m. at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry. Bonner County class will be May 27 at 6:15 p.m. Class location will be assigned at registration. Call or e-mail Panhandle Health to register. 415-5143.
Upcoming
Cooking Class at the Greenbriar Inn – Monday, 6-9 p.m., Handling Meats and Poultry and Knife Skills at Greenbriar Inn, 315 E. Wallace Ave.$45 per class. (800) 953-2379 or 667-9660.
Bonner County Planning Application Comment – Individuals seeking preliminary plat approval for Mundell Acres. Comments due to planning department by Monday. Mail to BC Planning Department, 1500 state Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, ID 83864 or fax to 265-1463. Suite 208 of former Federal Building, 1500 state Highway 2, Sandpoint. 265-1463.
Spring Youth Arts Classes – Middle and high school abstract painting class, Monday and May 4, 4-5:30 p.m., at the Edward Gilmore Studio in Coeur d’Alene. Elementary school sculpture class Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. and pottery on Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m. at Art on the Edge Studios, 1416 First St. Cost varies from $10-$20 per project. 676-0917.
WMBA Networking and Charity Group – meets Monday from noon-1 p.m. at Moondollars, 609 N Syringa St. Post Falls. Contact Connie at 773-3555.
“Fats That Heal - Fats That Kill” Workshop – Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St. Udo Erasmus, will be presenting ideas from his book. Free, but tickets required, available at the market. 676-9730.
Mystery Dinner Theatre – Tuesday family event, 7 p.m. at Song Bird Theatre, 315 N. Fourth St.. Reservations are requested. $30. 664-3672 or 660-7317.
Paws for Literacy – Tuesday, 3 p.m. at the Athol Library, 30399 Third St. For more information, go to www.ksalibraries.org. 683-3483.
“Pruning - Beneficial and Decorative” – Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. Sponsored by the Bonner County Master Gardeners. Presenter is Rich Del Carlo, certified arborist. Learn about pruning fruit trees, landscape trees and shrubs and proper care of tools. Pre-registration is recommended. $10. 263-8511.
2009 Bonner County Career Fair – Wednesday, noon-6 p.m. at Bonner Mall in Ponderay. Promoting economic development by matching employers with job seekers. Hosted by the Idaho Department of Labor, and the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. 263-7544 or 263-0887.
Bonner County Commissioners Public Hearing - Wednesday, 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bonner County Administration Office, 1500 state Highway 2, Sandpoint. 265-1458.