Community Calendar

When Yasuko Mayhew started ceramics 18 years ago, she made an instant connection working with clay that allowed her to express her love and admiration for all types of beautiful little creatures. In the process of portraying animals, birds, fish, or amphibians realistically, she challenged herself to transform hard and heavy clay to look light, warm, rough, smooth, or fragile, to allow each piece to come to life with a "soul", because as Yasuko says, "creating an animal piece is a very solemn, quiet moment, like a prayer".

Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the Historic Liberty Building this Sept to enjoy her new enchanting ceramic world. Stop by on First Friday on Sept 5th between 5pm-8pm to meet Yasuko in person!

Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery opens Dot to Dash, and invitionational exhibit of surface rich, low to mid range fired ceramics by 5 artists from across the United States. • Israel Davis - Ada, Michagan, Dehmie Dehmlow - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nancy Gardner - Forest Park, Illinois, Dennis Meiners - Portland, Oregon, and Taylor Sijan - Netcong, New Jersey. Exhibit opens First Friday of September, and continues through the month with regular gallery hours Wednesday through Friday, 11 AM - 5 PM. All info at www.TracksideStudio.net

This meeting takes place on ZOOM and not at Auntie's Bookstore.

We will be discussing “In the Woods” by Tana French at the September meeting.

This book club typically meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at noon via Zoom and is led by Linda. Please send any inquiries and requests for the Zoom link to auntiesbooks@gmail.com

Gems & Jeans Fundraiser for Specialized Needs Recreation
September 25, 2025 | 5–9 PM
Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn | 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID

Dust off your denim and add a little sparkle for Gems & Jeans! Join Specialized Needs Recreation (SNR) for an unforgettable evening filled with food, fun, live and silent auctions, raffles, and heartfelt celebration. This annual fundraiser supports inclusive recreational programs for youth and adults with disabilities, across North Idaho. Every dollar helps provide camps, social activities, and a place of belonging for participants who shine brightly in our community. Come ready to bid, dine, and make a difference!

Jessie Jo and Matthew Chavez team together once again to bring you 'Rhythm of the Soul', a special experience that combines the healing powers of both sound and breath.
Chosen with love, the tones played have shown results in calming the body. Using a variety of different instruments such as crystal bowls, gongs, and more, tune into the healing abilities of such sacred tools. Jessie will use a variety of instruments to ground you before the breathwork session and guide you into a state of bliss at the end.
Matthew will guide a breathwork experience that invites you to explore your internal landscape for healing, growth and self-discovery. In this group experience, we will co-create a sacred space that will allow you to build a deep relationship with your breath so that it becomes a catalyst for your personal awakening and overall well-being.
The potent combination of conscious rhythmic breathing, breath holds, and intentionality crafted music will help guide you through the terrain of your inner space, helping you release old wounds, stressors, fears, and doubts. With every inhale and exhale, you will be drawn closer to your authentic self, awakening dormant potentials and inner pharmacy.

Jim Zimpel, Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Architecture and an Associate Professor of Sculpture + Extended Media at Montana State University in Bozeman presents a visual art exhibition in the discipline of Sculpture at the SFCC Fine Art Gallery. Zimpel states, “My work constructs factual and imaginary entry points and rituals-they are the means to process, explore and understand things that are actually, or perceived as, inaccessible.”

The members of the Spokane Watercolor Society showcase their diverse styles in water media art, juried by EWU professor Jenny Hyde. First Friday Opening Reception will be on September 5 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and will feature an awards ceremony, live violin and flute music, and juror's critique of the work. Come and join us for an inspiring "family and friends" free activity. The show will run through September 26 at Spokane Art School.

In the show titled “Going Wild”, RRAFA artists are challenged to pass up the peaceful and quiet landscapes or still lifes and add action and unusual ideas to their art. A sleeping bear is a wild bear, but not a wild idea. Out with the pastel and pleasant and in with bright colors and exceptional designs! The artists are encouraged to courageously think outside the box or create something unique in the box.

The "September Moon" exhibition features beautifully detailed ceramic artistry by local artist Ken Scott and visiting ceramic artist Red Burnell, as well as the stunning nature-inspired paintings by painter Heidi Barnett.
Enjoy a few special paintings by Katie Frey, Kim Long, and Diane Garmire, and new works by mosiac artist, Kerry Whitsitt and many of the New Moon members This show aims to engage your senses with vibrant colors, forms, and textures, promising to soothe your eyes and soul, and bring an abundance of beauty and joy.

Heatherann Woods' debut solo exhibition explores perspective and perception in atmospheric oil paintings by capturing ephemeral light from familiar views in the Spokane region. She invites the viewer to not only step into the space and be moved, but also engage with fellow viewers, initiating conversations, by questioning the concept of "realism" and how we project expectations instead of receive information based on personal experience.