In brief: NIC students plan candlelight vigil

COEUR D’ALENE – North Idaho College students will hold a candlelight vigil on Saturday on the field between the Sherman and Hedlund buildings on campus from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The vigil will take place at the same time the Westboro Baptist Church plans to protest the NIC Theatre Department’s production of “The Laramie Project.”

The vigil is intended to be a quiet, community gathering. NIC’s students and staff have requested that the public not confront the Westboro church members. NIC will respect Westboro’s right to protest under the First Amendment, although they do not agree with their message.

Westboro Baptist Church also made plans to demonstrate at NIC on Oct. 22.

Course offered to women in flux

COEUR D’ALENE – The North Idaho College Center for New Directions will offer a class for women in transition, beginning Monday in the Siebert Building on the NIC campus.

The four-week course will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 to 11:45 a.m. and will cover issues including self-esteem, strengths, future goals, employment, education, training, communication, assessments, self-sufficiency and networking.

For more information call the Center of New Directions at (208) 769-3445.

Library continues computer sessions

COEUR D’ALENE – The Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., will continue its ReTool Box computer help sessions on Thursday, from 2 to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday’s session will teach participants how to set up and use free e-mail. Another help session will be available on Saturday, from 2 to 2:30 p.m., giving attendees the tools to do job searches and fill out online applications.

To register and for more information, call (208) 769-2380.

Witches Night Out plans creepy fun

COEUR D’ALENE – Witches and lady goblins itching to get out for a night together can enjoy the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association’s annual Witches Night Out on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the downtown Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops.

The creepy fun includes Witch Hunt Bingo, along with monster shopping and ghostly treats. Boo Light Specials will be available all evening long. Best costume contest begins at 7 p.m.

The spooktacular girls’ night out welcomes warlocks as well.

This frightfully fun night is meant for older witches and wizards, so little ghosts should stay home with a baby-sitter.

For more information call (208) 415-0116 or e-mail info@cdadowntown.com.

Run, donate food on Hallows Eve

COEUR D’ALENE – The first annual Pumpkin 5K Fun Run and Food Drive will be Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can meet in the parking lot of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2293 W. Hanley Ave.

Runners are welcome and encouraged to wear costumes. Awards will be given for best costumes at the end of the race.

Nonperishable food items are being collected, just in time for Thanksgiving. All food will be donated to the Community Action Partnership Food Bank.

The fun run is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary.

For more information visit triinw.com.

Youth theater presents ‘Aladdin’

COEUR D’ALENE – Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho will perform “Aladdin,” beginning Nov. 5 at the Salvation Army Kroc Community Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, at 7 p.m.

Performances continue Nov. 6 and Nov. 12-13 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 13-14 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $8 for seniors and children 12 and younger. Tickets are $7 for the discount matinee on Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.

To purchase tickets and for more information call (208) 277-5727 or visit www.cytnorthidaho.com.

Ride will honor former student

COEUR D’ALENE – On Saturday, North Idaho College will host a memorial ride for former NIC student Brian Williams. The ride will begin at Edminster Student Union Building at 11 a.m. and head to Canfield Mountain.

Williams was 28 when he was killed in a plane crash last summer. He attended Outdoor Pursuits trips and was involved in the outdoor programs that NIC offered.

After the ride, friends and family are invited to share stories and memories at a gathering at Capone’s. Those who are not riding but would like to share memories and their support for this scholarship are welcome to come by and join in the gathering at Capone’s at 3 p.m.

Donations will fund the Brian Williams Memorial Scholarship for students enrolled in NIC’s Resort Recreation Management Outdoor Leadership program.

No pre-registration is required.

For more information call Paul Chivvis at (208) 676-7169.