Briefs

'Rock of Ages' fundraiser set for Sept. 10

The Kootenai County Democrats have bought out the house for the first performance of The Modern Theater's production of "Rock of Ages," Thursday, Sept. 10.

This is the fifth year the Democrats have sponsored this event, ushering in the first show of the season at the Modern Theater-Coeur d'Alene, formerly the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.

The evening will start with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar at 6 on the lawn outside the theater. The performance will begin at 7:30. There will be one intermission, at which time additional beverages will be available.

Tickets can be purchased for $30/person by calling Kristi at 208-651-1405, or online at www.kootenaidemocrats.org/events.

All proceeds will go to candidate support.

North Idaho AIDS Coalition plans fundraiser

HAYDEN - The North Idaho AIDS Coalition will host the fifth annual Travel and Recreation Auction Fundraiser at the Hayden Lake Country Club Sunday, Sept. 13, 3-7 p.m.

The event celebrates NIAC's 25th year serving North Idaho. Advance purchase tickets are $40, tickets at the door are $50. The annual fundraiser allows NIAC to continue offering testing, community education on HIV, and other related services, free of charge to the community. NIAC is the only agency in North Idaho providing awareness, prevention, free testing, education and care for those infected and affected by HIV. The event will feature live and silent auction items, live music, hors d'oeuvres and a no host bar. The silent auction will offer items from about 80 vendors and the live auction will feature several vacation getaways to multiple destinations worldwide. Hayden Lake Country Club is located at 2362 E. Bozanta Drive. For information and advance tickets call (208) 665-1448 or visit www.northidahoaidscoalition.org.