Looking ahead

Today

“The Phantom” – Continues at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden, with curtain time at 8 p.m. Based on the book by Arthur Kopit, it is the predecessor to “Phantom of the Opera.” Additional performances Sunday and Thursday-Oct. 24, Oct. 28-31, and Nov. 4-6. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 seniors, $12 students, $8 children. Information: 667-1323.

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market – with entertainment by Ruby Devine. This is the last market of the season and is customer appreciation day. The market is at Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue. Information: 772-2290.

All You Can Eat Baked Potato Dinner – from 5-8 p.m. at the Rathdrum Grange. This is a fund-raiser for the Twin Lakes Trailblazers 4-H club for members to attend the Idaho state 4-H leaders’ and teen forum in Pocatello Thursday-next Saturday. Donation at the door. Information: 687-0954.

A Night of Comedy, Magic and Stage Hypnosis – with Franko, Master of Hypnosis, at 8 p.m at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. This is an adult show. $10 general admission. Information: 263-9191.

Firewise – Presented by Tina Danforth of the Idaho Department of Lands, at 1 p.m. at the Environmental Education Center in Bonners Ferry, six miles west of town on county road 18. Information: 267-3888.

“The Celluloid Closet” – This documentary examines the various depictions of homosexuals through film history in North America, and will be shown at 2 p.m. in the Borah Theater of the student union building on the University of Idaho campus. Information: 885-7716.

Kootenai Humane Society’s Sixth Annual Blessing of the Animals – at the KHS Thrift Store, 916 N. Third, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. by Father Noland, Father Gregory Horton, Deacon Lyn Trueworthy and Deacon Walt Woznicki. A veterinarian will also be available to microchip your pet for $15. Information: 772-0731.

French Toast Harvest Brunch – 9 a.m.-noon at the Blanchard Senior/Community Center. $5 suggested donation.

Art, Antiques and Fair Trade at Oden Hall – The holiday gift show featuring regional art and antiques fresh to the Sandpoint market, and fair-trade goods from around the globe, continues today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oden Hall is at 143 Sunnyside Road in Oden Bay. Information: 255-4410.

Call for Artists – The Moscow Arts Commission is seeking local and regional artists to participate in its third annual Winter Solstice Exhibit at the Third Street Gallery Dec. 10 through Jan. 28. Interested artists should submit one slide or photograph of each entry. Up to two pieces will be considered for exhibition. Applications can be sent to MAC, P.O. Box 9203, Moscow, ID 83843. Deadline for submission is Nov. 19. Information: 883-7036.

Upcoming

North Idaho Aids Coalition Wine Tasting and benefit fund-raiser – Sunday from 3-7 p.m. at the Clark House, 5250 E. South Hayden Lake Road. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, music, valet parking, door prizes and silent auction. $35; RSVP by calling NIAC at 665-1448.

Audubon Society – Cranberry Bog canoe adventure Sunday. Meet at the Fernan Lake Forest Service parking lot at 7:30 a.m. or at the Rose Lake I-90 junction at 8 a.m. Wear high rubber boots and bring a lunch. Registration ahead of time is a must; call Dick Cripe at 665-0010.

Fall Color Cruise – in Heyburn State Park Sunday, with boarding at 12:30 p.m. at the Chatcolet Marina. Cost of the cruise with brunch is $19.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages 6-15. Without brunch is $12.95 or $7.95. Reservations required for brunch. Call 686-4030.

Audubon Society – Board meeting Monday at 4:30 p.m. at Mountain West Bank, 125 W. Ironwood, and a presentation, “Bill and Feather Malformations in Birds,” with Judy Hoy at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside.

Auditions for “Something’s Afoot” – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace. This Lake City Playhouse production will be directed by Todd Jasmin. Needed are six men and four women over 13 years old. Have one song prepared with sheet music. Wear comfortable clothing. Information: 667-1323.

Kingston Kids – will meet at Punkie’s in Pinehurst Tuesday at 1 p.m. Information: 786-3882.

Audubon Society – Brown bag birding trip Tuesday from noon-1 p.m. Meet at Independence Point. Information: Lynn Sheridan message phone, 664-4739.

Learn how to make sausage – Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the University of Idaho Meat Lab. Participants will learn how spices and flavorings affect the outcome of the final product. $29. Information: 885-6486.

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce – Takin’ Care of Business Luncheon Tuesday at 11:30 at the Red Lion Templin’s Inn.

Alliance for Retired Americans – will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center. Visitors are welcome. Information: 773-7964.

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

Flu Shots – at the Rathdrum Senior Center Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. and at the Spirit Lake Senior Center from 1-3 p.m. The shots are $15; $5 for youngsters 6 months to two-years-old. Flu shots are covered by Medicare or Medicaid. Information: 415-5108.

Essentials of Volunteer Management – Wednesday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St. in Moscow. The workshop will be presented by Kelly Houston, executive director of Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, and Martha Stevens, the commission’s grants officer. Reserve a seat by calling Amy Herzfeld at the Idaho Nonprofit Development Center in Boise at (208) 424-2229 or e-mail amy@idahononprofits.org.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Osburn Senior Center Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 786-7474.

Transgressing Binaries: Activism and Academia – Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with Robyn Ochs, co-founder of the Boston Bisexual Women’s Network and the editor of the bisexual resource guide, in the University of Idaho Administration Auditorium. This is part of National Coming Out Day activities. Information: 885-7716.

Justice For All: Are we Fulfilling the Pledge? – is the topic of the University of Idaho College of Law’s annual Bellwood lecture, to be delivered by Helaine M. Barnett, president of America’s legal services program for the poor, at 4 p.m. Thursday in the student union building ballroom. Doors open at 3. Information: 885-4977.

“Living by the Water” Series at the Post Falls Library – The first presentation in this series is Thursday at 7 p.m. “Ice, Water and Earth” will be presented by Dr. Eugene Kiver of Eastern Washington University’s geology department, and is the story of Lake Missoula and the great floods that shaped this area. For more information, call the library at 773-1506.

Mayor’s Arts Awards – A reception will be held to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the arts Thursday at 7 p.m. at the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third in Moscow. Information: 883-7036.

“Reading Lewis and Clark” – The series continues Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar Street. The series is free, but pre-registration is necessary. Call 263-6930 for more information.

Flu Shots – Friday at the Coeur d’Alene Senior Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Post Falls Senior Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and at the Bayview Community Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

“Quilters” – A musical American tribute to women, presented by Spokane’s Center Stage, one night only, Friday at 8 p.m. at the Panida Theatre in Sandpoint. $15 general admission. Information: 263-9191.

Lionel Hampton School of Music – String Festival Faculty Concert, Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Idaho Recital Hall. Information: 885-7212.

Tuxinmepu Pow Wow – Friday and Saturday in the University of Idaho Kibbie Dome. This is a celebration of Native American culture, heritage and community in our region. Grand entry Friday at 7 p.m., and at 1 p.m. and again at 7 on Saturday. Information: 885-5173.

Post Falls Parks and Recreation – registration has been extended until Friday for kindergarten and first grade instructional basketball. $23 for residents, $27 nonresidents. Call 773-0539 for more information.