CLUBS

Spokane Cultural/educational

Democracy for America – Meets regularly; visit the Web at www.democracyforamerica.com.

Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club – Meets the first Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m., at Timber Creek Grill and Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave., Spokane Valley, for lunch, speakers and conversation. (509) 928-9286 or (509) 924-7212.

Jane Jefferson Democrats – Meets the second Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at The Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division St.; contact Irene, (509) 535-0171.

Metaphysical Research Society – Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St. Call (509) 838-8155.

Ponderosa Republican Women – Meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. Cost for luncheon is $17. Call (509) 928-8550 for more information.

Washington Native Plant Society, Northeast Chapter – Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month in the meeting room east of the Manito Park greenhouses; (509) 928-8702.

Women of Rotary – Meets the first Thursday of the month at noon; (509) 747-1206.

Dance

Carousels – Meets the first and third Saturdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Donation of $10 accepted at the door. Contact Richard Snyder at (509) 443-0126.

Country Jammers – Meets the first and third Sundays of the month beginning Sept. 20, 1-4 p.m., at Tri-Community Grange, 25025 N. Starr Road, Rockford. Donations accepted, refreshments are available. Call (509) 926-3803 for more information.

Deer Lake “Heart Beats” – New dance club is a nonprofit clogging organization. Meets Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m., at the Deer Lake Resort’s Eagles Nest, 3906 W. Canyon Springs Way, Loon Lake, Wash. Club membership is $10 a year. Call (509) 233-8051 or (509) 951-7300, email barbara@barbaracagle.com or visit www.barbaracagle.com for more information.

Inland Empire Blues Society – The IEBS will hold a Blues Boogie every second Thursday of the month. Daley’s Cheap Shots, 6412 E. Trent Ave. For more information, call (509) 535-9309 or visit www.ieblues.org.

Krazy 8’s – Meets the first Friday of the month, 6:45 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley; contact Darlene or Gerry Ruhling, (509) 489-0817.

Silver Spurs International Folk Dance Youth Group – Cultural dances from around the world. Cost is $25-$40 per month (costumes included). Dancers perform at community events such as the Fall Folk Festival and First Night. Classes are at 1426 E. 19th Ave. (509) 533-9966, sdanko@cet.com

Octo Plus Squares – Meets Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., October through May, Eastern Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road, Spokane Valley; contact Darlene or Gerry Ruhling, (509) 489-0817.

Wild Rose Ramblers Square Dance Club – Meets the first Saturday of each month, October through June, 7-10 p.m., 7424 N. Freya St.; call Paul Manly, (509) 467-5564.

Idaho

Deaf Club – Meets the second Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library; (208) 666-0414 (TTY) or (208) 769-2315.

Democratic Central Committee – Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. at the Kootenai County Administration Building, 451 Government Way; (208) 777-1588.

Democratic Toastmasters – Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 6:30 p.m. at Thai Bamboo Restaurant, 2010 N. Fourth St.; (208) 777-1588.

Disabled American Veterans Fort Sherman Chapter 9 – Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Post Falls American Legion Post 143, Poleline Avenue and Syringa Drive; (208) 773-1074.

Emerald Empire Arabian Horse Club – Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.; call Barbara Tibbs at (208) 265-4084.

Backcountry ATV Association – Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at IHOP Restaurant, 2301 N. Fourth St.; Coeur d’Alene; call Richard, (208) 683-0526.

Grandmothers – Coeur d’Alene chapter of the national organization meets at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; group aims to raise funds for area’s needy; (208) 667-4628.

Happy Family Club – Homemakers meet each month; for meeting details, call (208) 664-6543 or (208) 667-2939.

Hayden Lake Lions Club – Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Sandtrap Restaurant; new members welcome; (208) 667-8944.

Hayden Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9831 – Meets the first Tuesday of the month with a potluck at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 at 650 W. Lancaster; (208) 664 8702.

The Historical Button Club – Meets the second Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m., at the Clubhouse at the Hayden Country Ridge Apartments, 61 E. Country Ridge Court, Hayden Lake, Idaho. Call (208) 773-7528 for more information.

Hoodoo Valley Hoedowners Square Dance Club – Meets the first Friday and third Saturday of the month; for location and times, call (208) 664-8337.

Idaho Association of Legal Secretaries – Meets the second Tuesday of the month at Perkins restaurant; Elisa or Jodi, (208) 772-6011.

Idaho Road Runners – Meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., IHOP restaurant 2301 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene; (208) 665-9393.

Idaho Writer’s League – Meets the second Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m.-noon at Jewett House, 1501 E. Lakeshore Drive, and the third Thursday of the month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road; (208) 762-4081.

Kinnikinnik Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society – Meets on the fourth Saturday of the month, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, First Ave.; (208) 265-2674.

Kiwanis Club of the Idaho Panhandle – Meets Wednesdays, 7 a.m., Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; (208) 765-2020.

Kootenai County Democratic Club – Meets for lunch, speakers and controversial topics on Fridays, noon, Iron Horse Restaurant, 407 Sherman Ave.; (208) 665-2255 or (208) 777-1588.

Kootenai County Genealogical Society – Meets the third Thursday of the month, except in July, August and December at the Hayden Library, 8385 N. Government Way. Volunteers available Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. at the library to help research family history; (208) 772-5612.

Kootenai County Republican Central Committee – Meets the third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., the Kootenai County Administration Building, south entrance, Meeting Room 1A; (208) 765-8259.

Kootenai County Saddle Club – Meets the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.; for location and details, call Kim McLaughlin, (208) 755-6309.