Idaho calendar

Today

Antiques appraisal program – Jeff Gagnon will talk about what makes an item collectible and resources available to collectors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Hayden Library. Doors will open at 9:30. Appraisers will be available to evaluate items such as toys, pottery, books and household items, free for the first 40 people in the door.

Free screening clinic – for children ages newborn-18, 9 a.m.-noon, at Panhandle Health, 2195 Ironwood Court. Bring copies of immunization records, birth certificates, custodial documentation. Sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Shrine Club of Calam Temple. Information: 772-9355 or 773-5373.

Lionel Hampton School of Music – “My Way,” a salute to Frank Sinatra, 7:30 p.m., in the University Auditorium. UI ticket office: 885-7212. Also, at 8 p.m. graduate student, Vernae Buck, mezzo-soprano, will give a performance in the recital hall.

Mustang Event – at Lake City Ford, 315 Clayton Ave. off Highway 95. Hall of Fame race car drivers Parnelli Jones and George Follmer who dominated the Trans-Am racing circuits in the 1970s will be special guests. Information: 664-9211.

Blanchard Senior/Community Center ground breaking ceremony– 1 p.m. at Pioneer Park between Railroad and Rusho Lane. Refreshments. RSVP and information: Ed Reaves 437-0103.

Kootenai County Farmer’s Market – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., with entertainment by Kathy Colton and the Reluctants. The market is at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue. Information: 772-2290.

“Stimulus” – Ski film screening at the Panida Theater at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $8. Information: 263-9191.

Fall Festival in Harrison – 1-6 p.m. Events include merchants’ open house, refreshments, giveaways, wine tasting, guest vendors in the park, most creative scarecrow and pumpkin carving contests. If it rains, festival will be moved to the old gym.

Computer classes at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library – Basics in power point at 11 a.m. and setting up a free e-mail account at 1 p.m. Classes are free; call 769-2315 to register.

“The Elixir of Love” – Opera Plus! and The Coeur d’Alene Chamber Orchestra will present this Italian opera with English translation today at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Boswell Hall Schuler Auditorium at North Idaho College. Tickets are available at the NIC box office or by calling 765-7780.

Upcoming

Book reading – Author Rory Metcalf will read from “Wild Mind: A Fiction Reading with a Digression on Rebel Creativity in the Age of Commerce” Sunday, 2 p.m., at the Hi Hopes Cafe, next to the post office in Hope, Idaho.

Audubon Society’s Big Sit – Sunday at the Mica Bay Platform. Call Shirley Sturts at 664-5318 to sign up for a two-hour shift.

National Coming Out Day – Philip L. Bereano, a national board member of the American Civil Liberties Union, will present “Out of the Closet and into the Database,” Monday, 12:30 p.m., in the College of Law courtroom at the University of Idaho. He will address how to strike a balance between a person’s right to privacy and society’s need for certain personal information. Information: 885-7716.

University of Idaho Martin Forum – Le Figaro and Radio France correspondent Pierre-Yves Dugua presents a talk on the relations between France and the United States Monday, 7 p.m., in the UI Student Union Building’s Borah Theatre, Moscow.

Hispanic Heritage Month – Dia de la Raza (Day of the Race) celebration/games Tuesday, 7 p.m., in the Living/Learning Center White Pine Room at the University of Idaho. Dia de la Raza is the celebration of Hispanic heritage. Information: 885-7716.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Post Falls Senior Center Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce – The auction/ambassadors committee will meet Tuesdayat 5:15 p.m. at the chamber office.

Job search workshop – Idaho Commerce and Labor presents the workshop Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at 1221 W. Ironwood Suite 200. Information: 769-1558.

Country western gospel jubilee – Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, featuring The Cooks. Information: 765-8580.

Lionel Hampton School of Music – Faculty recital by James Reid on guitar Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the University of Idaho recital hall. Tickets available at the door: $5 adults, $3 students and seniors. Information: 885-7212.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Stoneridge Resort in Blanchard Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., for only dental. For an appointment, call 415-5100.

Three C’s meeting – Wednesday at the Avondale Golf Clubhouse, 10745 Avondale Loop Road, in Hayden Lake. Information: 659-2064.