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CHaFE 150 Bike Ride Fundraiser – Accepting registrations for the Sandpoint to Montana 150 and 75-mile rides on June 12.Call or visit the Web site to register. Riders will meet for registration from 4-7 p.m. June 11 at Trinity at Sandpoint City Beach and Saturday for breakfast at Edgewater Resort at the staging point near City Beach. Riders are encouraged to collect donations/pledges to help support READY! For Kindergarten education program. There is a 300 rider limit. Begin and end at Edgewater Resort in Sandpoint. $120/includes a T-shirt and dinner voucher. (208) 263-7040 or 290-7148.

Benefits of a Plant Food Diet – 5:30-7 p.m. at the Health Education Center at Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St. Dr. J. Sorin Ispirescu, M.D., will discuss the benefits of vegetarian diets. 676-9730.

Acrobats of Hebei China – 5 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort, Worley. $10-$20. 1-800-325-SEAT.

Upcoming

WMBA Fundraiser Networking - Monday, noon meeting for women at Old European, 1710 E. Schneidmiller Ave., Post Falls. 660-6672.

U.S. Census Meeting-Bonner County – Monday, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall. Featuring keynote speakers, Cornel Rasor and Ron Nilson addressing “2010 Census: What is expected of U.S. Citizens and Requirements to Answer on Upcoming Census.” Sponsored by the Bonner County Republican Women. 265-4687.

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Sandpoint – Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave., Sandpoint. Two-class series is designed to help address issues that potential home-buyers face. Online classes are available for $50 statewide. Call to register before class date. $10. 265-2227 or 255-1443.

Heart to Heart Screenings – Low-cost screenings for heart disease from 7:30-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays in February at Kootenai Health’s Heart Center lobby, next to the KMC Emergency Room. Do not eat or drink anything except water for 8-12 hours before appointment. Call for an appointment. $15/first-time clients, $20/returning clients. 666-2083.

“High School Musical 2” – Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. through March 7 at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. $16/adults, $13/seniors/students, $10 kids age 12 and younger. 667-1323.

Improving Heart Health: A Consumer’s Roadmap – Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Health Education Center at Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St. Presented by Joe Hamilton of Pilgrim’s Market and Wellness Center. 676-9730.

Coeur d’Alene Tribal Winter Blessing - Thursday, 1-2 p.m. and Saturday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Stensgar Golf Pavilion, Circling Raven Golf Club, Worley. A ceremony to prepare and understand the significance of winter with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. Event will include drummers, dancers, storytelling, historical artifacts, fry bread, huckleberry jam and a special blessing with sweetgrass. 1-800-523-2464

“Peacekeepers of the Old West and Their Regional History” – Thursday, 7 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave. Presented by Albert Wilkerson in the persona of a 19th century buffalo soldier. 769-2381.

“Finding Home” - Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. A premiere performance of the North Idaho College winter theater. 769-3220.

Free February H1N1 vaccinations - Panhandle Health District will provide the vaccines for all ages on a walk-in basis from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays through February at the Panhandle Health District office, 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden. 415-5108.

“Sleeping Beauty” – Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho performances are at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and March 4-6 at Salvation Army Kroc Community Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road. Matinee performances at 3 p.m. Saturday (discount $7 performance), and regular priced matinees on March 6-7. All tickets to March 4 performance are $8. $8, $9; $10, discount $7 performance on Feb. 27. 277-5727 or 819-9281.

“An Education” – Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students, $4/youth. 263-9191.

PK Lions Breakfast Fundraiser – Saturday, 6-11 a.m. at the Pinehurst-Kingston Lions Club Building in Pinehurst. $4.50/adults, $4/seniors, $3.50/kids age 11 and younger, $14/family of four, add a quarter for an omelette. Proceeds benefit the PK Lions Scholarship Fund.

Cooking Classes at the Historic Greenbriar Inn - South of the Border “Comfort Foods,” Saturday,6-9 p.m.; March 1, Spanish Tapas, 6-9 p.m.; March 8, Home Bartending Class, 6-9 p.m.; March 13, Elegant French Cooking Made Simple, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; March 15, Peppers, 6-9 p.m.; March 22, Classic Sauces, 6-9 p.m.; March 27, East Indian Cuisine, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; March 29, Kids Love to Cook, 5-8 p.m. Registration is required. Historic Greenbriar Inn, 315 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $35-$45 per class. 667-9660.

Saving Money by Cooking with Whole Chickens – Saturday, 3-4:15 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Deli, 1316 N. Fourth St. Budget and cooking tips with chef Dane Rice of Pilgrim’s Deli. $10/includes samples of all dishes. 676-9730.

Author James Parry – Saturday, 2-5 p.m. at Hastings, 101 Best Ave. Book signing of “Book All the Teachers!” which presents the authors memories of teaching in Spokane’s middle schools. 664-0464.

Author Karen Estes – Saturday, 2 p.m. at Borders, 450 W. Wilbur Ave. Local author and librarian at Canfield Middle School in Coeur d’Alene will sign her recent novel, “Plane of the Ecliptic.” 772-6679.

Habitat for Humanity “Hearts For Homes” – Saturday, 5 p.m. social hour, dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway. KREM 2 news anchor Randy Shaw is the master of ceremonies for the fundraiser event that includes a banquet and silent auction. Tickets available at Community 1st Bank, US Banks, and Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 176 W. Wyoming Ave., in Hayden. $40. 661-9140.