Idaho calendar

Today

Rathdrum Days – The action starts today with a concert by Phat Baby Dave and the Painkillers from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Old City Park.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Timberlake Fire Station in Athol from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 667-3481.

“The Rivals” – Opens today at the University of Idaho, presented by the UI Theatre Department. Showtime is 6:30 p.m., with festival seating, as this production is staged outdoors. Concessions will be available, or bring a picnic dinner. For tickets and information, call (888) 8-UIDAHO.

Ninth Annual “Remember Jerry Music Festival” – today, Saturday, and Sunday hosted by Camp Eureka to benefit North Idaho Youth and Camp Eureka. This festival will feature a wide variety of musical styles and talent to commemorate and pay tribute to Jerry Garcia. The outdoor event will offer food concessions, a beer garden, arts and crafts booths and ample camping space on 40 acres 18 miles south of Sandpoint, in Sagle; $20 in advance or $22 at the gate includes parking and camping. For more information or to purchase tickets by phone, call Misty Mountain Furniture at (866) 265-4190.

Afterlife Crossing Over Show – With Bonnie Whiting, at the Days Inn Hotel on Northwest Boulevard at 7 p.m.; $10 at the door.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet at noon, at the Iron Horse restaurant. Jon Barrett, director of Boise-based organization Idaho Smart Growth will talk about actions to encourage wise land use. Information: 777-1588.

Save Lost Creek Meeting – 7 p.m. at 13515 W. Hidden Valley Road, in Rathdrum. For more information, call Claudia Agate at 625-0079.

North Idaho College Softball Skills Camp – Register by today for this camp to be held July 26-29 at Memorial Field. $75 includes a T-shirt. The first session, for ages 8-12, will be from 9:30 a.m.-noon; the second session, for ages 13-18, will be from 1:30-4 p.m. for the duration of the four-day camp. Information and registration: 769-7879.

Rathdrum Parks and Recreation 3-on-3 Tournament – Saturday in the Super One parking lot; $50 for teams in grades 3-8; $75 high school and older. Pick up team packages today at Rathdrum City Hall.

“Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…& Spring” – Korean Buddhist Film will be screened today and Saturday at the Panida Theatre in Sandpoint; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students under 18. Information: 263-9191.

Upcoming

Inland Empire Kennel Association All-Breed Dog Show – Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8:30 a.m. each day outdoors at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Information: (509) 926-3112.

Rathdrum Days – Saturday’s activities include Veterans of Foreign Wars Pancake feed at 7:30 a.m. at the Lions Club; parade at 10 a.m. followed immediately by a lounge chair race; 5K and one-mile fun runs at 8 a.m. at Lakeland High School. More than 50 vendors will be available at Lakeland High as well as a classic car show, hourly entertainment and more. For a full list of events, call the Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce at 687-2866.

Bonner County Hospice Second Annual Chili Feed and Hay Ride – Saturday at Stillwater Ranch on Dufort Road in Sagle; $20 per person or $60 for a family. Tickets available at Eve’s Leaves and DiLuna’s Restaurant in Sandpoint. Information: 265-1179.

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday with entertainment by Jimmy “The Bossman” Brown. The market is at Prairie Avenue and Highway 95. Information: 772-2290.

Rathdrum Days Car Show – Saturday at Lakeland High School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 687-0221.

Hot Foot Classic – Two-on-two beach volleyball tournament presented by North Idaho College’s Outdoor Pursuits program, Saturday and Sunday on the NIC beach. Register by 8 a.m. Saturday morning; $40 per team. Information: 769-3290.

Inland Northwest Blood Center – Blood drive Sunday at the Prairie Avenue Christian Center, 3639 W. Prairie, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Information: (800) 423-0151.

Opera on the Lake – Sunday with boarding on the Mish-an-Nock at 6 p.m. and sailing at 6:30 p.m., with music performed by some of the principal singers of Opera Plus!; $26-$30 per person. Reserve by calling 773-6076 or visit operaplus.org.

The Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – The Swing Street Big Band will perform from 1-4 p.m. Sunday in the band shell. Bad weather moves the concert to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza. Information: 667-3162.

Intuitive Awareness Hands-on Workshop – Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for ages 12 through adult. This is the same class that is offered through North Idaho College and is in three sessions. Register by Sunday by calling 667-1423. Presented by Angel Network.

Drama summer camp for beginner and intermediate students – Beginners classes, for age 7 through high school, begin Monday ,9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily. Intermediate classes offered at the same time. Classes are at the Song Bird Performing Arts Academy, 315 N. 4th; $120. Call 664-3672 for information and registration.

Camp Fiesta – A four-day experience in Spanish language, art and drama for 5- to 8-year-olds at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Parents are welcome; $60. Information and registration: 666-6761, ext. 117.

Coeur d’Alene Art Association – will meet Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Wallace. Information: 665-4675.

Using Sign Language with your Baby and Child – Workshop for adults will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace. $8. Information: 666-6761, ext. 117.

Kingston Kids – will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Rose Lake Restaurant. Information: 786-3882.

Democracy Forum – Carl Mickelsen, a disabilities rights attorney and University of Idaho instructor, will present “The Illegality of the U.S. Invasion of Iraq” at the meeting Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. at the Powerhouse restaurant in Sandpoint. A buffet lunch is available.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, at 6:30 p.m., featuring “The Turners.” Information: 765-8580.

Child Care Summit – Tuesday from 2-3:30 p.m. at Mountain States Early Head Start, 15th and Indiana. The subject will be licensing child care in Idaho. Information: Tina at 667-3361.