Briefs Aug. 3, 2010

Academy to host meetings tonight

POST FALLS - Classical Christian Academy will host the first of two informational meetings on the school and upcoming year tonight at 6:30 at 2289 W. Seltice Way.

Refreshments and a tour of the classrooms will be provided.

The second meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the school at 6:30 p.m.

Information: 777-4400, www.classicalchristian.com

PF library concerts begin Wednesday

POST FALLS - The free Post Falls Library Courtyard Concert Series starts Wednesday with "Jive Five" playing old-school jump-swing music from the 1920s to the 1950s.

All concerts will be from 7-9 p.m. People are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for seating on the grass.

Other concerts include:

n Aug. 11 - "Meet Revolver" will perform Beatles hits from 1963 to 1966 with the classic wardrobe, authentic British accents and vintage guitars and drums; and

n Aug. 18 - "Ruth and Friends" will showcase the vocal talent of "Dr. Ruth" Pratt who will be joined by other musicians to bring life to the songs from the golden era of big bands as well as the contemporary standards of today.

For more information, contact Rebecca Melton at the Post Falls library, 821 N. Spokane St., 773-1506, or [email protected].

State awarded $33K from EPA

The state of Idaho has been awarded $33,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve environmental education.

The funds will support staff time for an Environmental Literacy Plan director to recruit an advisory board.

The advisory board will develop statewide networks, provide support for the ELP and draft the initial plan.

The networks and the capacity built in the process of developing the ELP will lay the groundwork for implementation.

Completion of an ELP will qualify Idaho for further Department of Education funds authorized from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.