July 17, 2011 in Features on Page D4 Mozart on a Summer’s Eve – Tuesday-Wednesday. The theme of the concerts is “Bella Italia!” Presented by Connoisseur Concerts, with special guest baritone Max Mendez. Reservations recommended. Performances 7 p.m. …

July 17, 2011 in Features on Page D5 Arts/Crafts “Rustic Elegance” Outdoor Show and Sale - Sale of vintage, country, antique, hand-crafted, and/or recycled objects plus food vendors. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Today. 5312 E. Deer Park-Milan Road, Chattaroy, … 1

July 17, 2011 in Features on Page D6 Fiction 1. “Now You See Her,” James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge (Little, Brown, $27.99)

July 17, 2011 in Features on Page D6 Spokane opera singer Jessica Bowers is receiving national attention for her role in a New York folk opera titled “Billy Blythe,” which is about, of all things, the adolescence of …

July 17, 2011 in Features on Page D6 Children’s Book Reading and Family Activities - Cougar Cub Tales for all ages, Mondays from 3-7 p.m. Family Activities, second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday. Human Rights …

July 17, 2011 in Business on Page E1 A glance at key local and national events in the week ahead. All times Pacific. For a complete local list, see Page E2. Monday

July 17, 2011 in Business on Page E1 NEW YORK – School isn’t over yet for recent college graduates. Their next test is figuring out how to repay student loans. It’s easy to become complacent about student loans … 1

July 17, 2011 in Business on Page E2 An older couple had finally decided to move. Their landmark lakefront home, the headquarters for family reunions, community events and Sunday religious services, would soon be offered for sale. They’d … 1

July 17, 2011 in Business on Page E2 Monday Women-Owned Small Business Certification Workshop – SBA Procurement Center representative Kevin Michael will offer a two-hour workshop on securing contracts with the government for women-owned businesses. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at …

July 17, 2011 in Business on Page E2 Looking for a good performer for your portfolio? Consider Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO). Some think the company is in major trouble. Amid a more competitive landscape, gross profit margins have …

July 17, 2011 in Business on Page E2 WHAT: Stop calling me! People tell the BBB that telemarketers, bogus debt collectors and other pests won’t quit calling them. Some phone up to 30 times a day. 2

July 17, 2011 in Business on Page E3 SAN FRANCISCO – The personal computer market grew slower than expected in the second quarter, hurt by the rise of tablet computers and anemic consumer demand in the U.S. and …

July 17, 2011 in Nation/World on Page E4 LONDON – The U.N. agency regulating international shipping decided Friday that the global merchant marine, which ferries most of the world’s trade, must meet energy efficiency standards and cut carbon …

July 17, 2011 in Business on Page E5 DENVER – Federal officials are refining their plan for speeding up solar energy development in zones of public lands in six western states, after receiving about 80,000 comments on the …