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Today

Great Backyard Bird Count – Through Monday, local participation in the 12th annual national event. Sponsored by the Cornell Lab or Ornithology, the National Audubon Society, Wild Birds Unlimited and the Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter. (800) 843-2473 or 664-5318.

LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends – 8 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Presented by KPND 95.3. $18. 263-9191.

Lincoln County Winter Bird Drive – Meet at 8 a.m. at the Kmart parking lot on Neider Avenue and U.S. Highway 95 in Coeur d’Alene. Eighty-five mile driving field trip from Coeur d’Alene to Reardan, then to Harrington, Wash., and back on state Highway 231. Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chapter sponsors this Washington birding trip. 457-8894.

Mardi Gras Kids Carnival – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 115 S. Second St. Includes 10 ongoing workshops presented by artists to mentor children in many different forms of art. Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance with Art on the Edge. $5. (877) 782-9232.

Sweethearts Ball – 6:30 p.m. at the Greyhound Park and Events Center at Riverbend in Post Falls. Presenting the big band sounds of Tuxedo Junction. Date attire recommended, no-host bar, free hors d’oeuvres. Purchase tickets at River City Barbering, Washington Trust Bank or Mountain West Bank. $10/person or $80/reserved table for eight. 777-0596 or 773-6872.

Valentine Dinner Theater Date Night – 7:30 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Includes performance of “Forever Plaid” and dinner at Cedars or 315 Martinis and Tapas. After dinner, return to the playhouse to hear the boys from the play sing harmonies. Show tickets available without dinner for $10. $35/show and dinner, $10/play without dinner. 667-1323.

YES Open House and Sweethearts Breakfast – Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. in the new center at Third and Main streets in downtown Spirit Lake. Community appreciation event to showcase the program’s offered by Youth Equipped for Success program for ages 10-18 in Spirit Lake. Center hours are Monday-Thursday, 3-5 p.m., and Friday, 3-8 p.m. with dinner. Tutors are available Monday-Friday from 3-5 p.m. 661-3891.

Upcoming

Valentine Spaghetti Dinner – Sunday, 2-4:30 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreigh Wars Hall, 318 Mullan Ave., Osburn. All-you-can-eat event includes authentic pasta and sauce prepared by Chef Roberto, live entertainment by Joni Damino Bartel Dance and Performing Arts. Call to reserve tickets/tables. $7/each, family rates include $20/four or more, free/children age 6 and younger. 784-8891.

Post Falls City Council Public Hearing – Tuesday 6 p.m. at City Hall, 408 Spokane St. 292-2314.