The upcoming Forest Insect & Disease Field Day co-sponsored by the University of Idaho Extension and the Idaho Department of Lands is still taking registrations until July 22nd for the Coeur d'Alene event. The program is geared toward landowners with larger stance of forest in their acreage.

Lake City Playhouse has theatre camps for children ages 7-15 this summer.  Beginning July 11 you can help re-write a fairy tale during this skills camp entitled "Fractured Fairy Tales."  You'll build  props and costumes for princesses, kings, queens, knights and fire-breathing dragons.  This camp is a great introduction to all aspects of the theatre and runs from July 11-15 for 6 hours at the cost of $120.  Or perhaps you'd like to work in a 2-week production camp July 25-August 5 helping the little puppet with the long wooden nose "Pinocchio"?  This

Pirates have been spotted on Lake Coeur d'Alene.  The popular pirate themed boat cruise for families is back for a second summer.  According to a Coeur d'Alene Resort press release the 90 minute Pirates of the Coeur d'Alene cruises depart from Independence Point west of the Coeur d'Alene Resort at 1pm and 3:30pm daily until Labor Day.  The interactive play stars a rogue captain, a bumbling crew and a search for treasure.  This year's performance features a new storyline, new songs and dances and some new characters.   Tickets are $30.75 for adults, 20