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Today
Eat, Drink and Support the United Way – Participating restaurants will donate a percentage of their day’s receipts to the United Way Kootenai County. Participating businesses are Ristorante Marguerite, TCBY in Post Falls, Applebees, Eduardos, The Breakfast Nook, Canton Restaurant, Olympia Greek Restaurant and Rustler’s Roost in Hayden.
“The Secret Garden” – Continues at the Lake City Playhouse today at 7 p.m., then Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; $14 adults, $12 seniors/students, $8 for children under 10. Information: 667-1323.
Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission – Garfield Bay Water and Sewer District is seeking a conditional-use permit for a public utility complex facility to allow for the expansion of the existing sewage disposal system. The meeting will be held todayat 8:15 p.m. in Courtroom No. 4 of the Bonner County Courthouse, 215 S. First, Sandpoint. At 6 p.m. it will discuss a zone-change request for a conditional-use permit for a commercial/private retreat for children with disabilities requested by George and Elizabeth McKinnon.
Blood Drive at the University of Idaho – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Commons Clearwater Room. Photo ID or Red Cross donor card required. Information: www.redcross.org/donate/give/.
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” – film with Kate Winslet and Jim Carey will be screened today through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint as part of the Global Cinema Café Series; $6 adults, $5 seniors and students under 18. Information: 263-9191.
Book Launch Party for Dennis Nicholls – 5 p.m. at the Power House Grill in Sandpoint, beginning at 6 p.m. The book is the most complete ever written on the Selkirk Mountains and is entitled “Trails of the Wild Selkirks.” The event is free and open to the public. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
It’s not too late to sign up for University of Idaho Summer classes – Classes begin June 14 and July 12. Open to everyone; no formal admissions process, out-of-state tuition or parking permits. Applicants simply submit a non-degree application and registration form found at www.uidaho.edu/registar/forms/NonDApp.pdf. Costs range from $167-$284 per credit hour.
Cancer and Community Charities – The 3 C’s organization plays nine holes of golf at Ponderosa Springs Golf Course each Monday morning. If interested in joining, call Carol Goodman at 664-9249.
Community education class registration – North Idaho College offers a variety of classes including dance, sailing, Japanese for fun, intuitive awareness, retirement financial planning, window cleaning 101, flex and stretch and golf. For course descriptions, visit http://workforcetraining.nic.edu and click on “register.”
Volunteers needed – The Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department is in need of volunteers for this year’s 17th annual Post Falls Duathlon, June 12-13. For information, call Traci or Tarra at 773-0539.
Upcoming
Kootenai County Democratic Club – will meet Friday at noon at the Iron Horse restaurant. Mike Kennedy will speak about local and other elections. Information: 777-1588.
Kathy Fisher Memorial – Friday, 2:30 p.m., at Prairie View Elementary School. Information: Debbie at 964-3163.
Spin a Rainbow Conference - Friday and Saturday are open handspinning days, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at North Idaho College. Fee: $2. Information: Karen at 689-3109.
Pend Oreille Chorale and Chamber Orchestra – presents Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass” Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Friday’s performance is at the Gardenia Center at Fourth and Church St. and Sunday’s will be at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 2555 W. Pine St., both in Sandpoint.
Families Matter – Workshop for families and professionals who work with a child with a severe emotional disorder, Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, 3818 Schreiber Way. Information and registration: www.idffcmh.org or (800) 905-3436.
Priest Lake Golf Estates Golf Tournament – Friday and Saturday at the Priest Lake Golf Course. For more information, visit www.PriestLakeEstates.com or call toll free, (866) 550-5600.
Kootenai County Farmer’s Market – Saturday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. with entertainment by Daniel Jaklich. The market is located at Highway 95 and Prairie Ave. Information: 772-2290.
Post Falls Historical Society – In conjunction with Post Falls Days, over 40 aprons from the Boise collection of Linda Jolly will be on display at the museum, 109 E. Fourth. Museum hours are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Information: 773-4681 or 773-3372.
Washington, Idaho and Montana History Preservation Group – will host the first-ever Potlatch Lumber Company History Day Celebration in historic Potlatch, Idaho, Saturday at noon at the Potlatch Depot. Music includes Morning Dew at noon, The Potlatch Junior Jammers at 1 p.m. and The Two Dollar Bills at 2 p.m. Fundraising items will be sold and donations accepted during the show.
Inland Northwest Sheep Show and Sale – Saturday, 8 a.m., at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Auction at 1:30 p.m. Information: 263-5652 or 263-9381.
Mothers of Preschoolers first annual Family Expo and Silent Auction – Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow. Information: 882-9038.
River City Middle School Tour – Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 1505 N. Fir St. The school will open in mid-August.
Summer Sounds at Park Place – Sweet Persuasion will perform Saturday, noon to 2 p.m., at the park, 330 N. First.
University of Idaho Plant sale – Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Latah County Fairgrounds skating rink, north of the Eastside Marketplace Mall. More than 200 varieties of plants for sale. Proceeds will benefit the UI Arboretum Associates.
Stoneridge Economic Development Golf Tournament – Sunday, shotgun start at 8 a.m. Four-man team scramble. Fee: $25 per person includes food, beverage, cart and range balls. Information: Aaron at 437-0310.
Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series – Loose Cannon will perform rhythm and blues Sunday, 1-4 p.m., at the park. Bad weather moves the concert to the CdA Resort Plaza. Information: 667-3162.
Third annual Post Falls Fishing Derby – Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., for kids ages 5 to 12, at Falls Park. This is in conjunction with Post Falls Days. Information: Post Falls Parks and Recreation at 773-0539.
Taking A Stand for equal protection under the law for children – Monday presenting John W. Stone, an advocate for rights of women and children, beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 Appleway. Dinner and program at 7 p.m. $14 per person. Presented by the Kootenai County Republican women. RSVP: Jane Anderson at 667-9495 or Kathy Ray at 772-7001.
North Idaho Senior Games – Kick off Tuesday with a picnic from 5-7 p.m. at Lewiston’s Pioneer Park Bandshell. To register for the games, for men and women ages 50 and over, call (208)743-5580 ext. 210 or toll free at (800) 877-3206.
Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Dr., featuring Mary Ann and Rolla Gnagy. Information: 765-8580.
“Here’s to Your Health” - A talk on the benefits of whole food nutrition with Dr. Holly A. Carling, doctor of naturopathy and Oriental medicine, and a clinical nutritionist, Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. a the Song Bird Performing Arts Center, 315 N. 4th St. Information: 651-3004 or 773-9372.
North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic - will be at the Sandpoint Senior Center from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. for dental only, Wednesday. For an appointment call 263-5159.
Forestry Shortcourse – Register at the UI Bonner County Extension office by Wednesday for this class offered in June and July from 9 a.m.-noon in the Federal Building in Sandpoint. $35. Information: 446-1680.