Idaho calendar

Today

North Idaho Workforce Investment Board – Annual meeting 1 p.m., at Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway. Information: 772-0584.

Business After Hours – at 5:01 p.m. in Sandpoint. This is an east side block party extending from the Songbird Silverworks to Main Stage Cafe on the east side of First Avenue. Door prizes and refreshments. Information: 255-1876.

The Exposition of Democracy – presented by the Martin Institute at the University of Idaho, 7 p.m., in the College of Law courtroom. Andrew Appleton of Washington State University’s political science department will consider the ramifications, positive and negative, of the U.S. and international efforts to spread democracy around the globe. Information: 885-6527.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Spirit Lake Community Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For an appointment, call 667-3481.

University of Idaho’s Women’s Center director to give presentation – Jeannie Harvey will speak about her experiences in Bangladesh along with a slide show, noon in the Student Union Building Silver Room. Information: 885-6616.

Candidate forum in Boundary County – 6 p.m., at Naples Community Center. The public is encouraged to arrive early to submit written questions for the candidates.

10th anniversary Open House – at The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 2-4 p.m., at 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. Refreshments provided.

Forestry Shortcourse – Register by today. Classes begin next Wednesday. Cost: $35. Information: University of Idaho extension office, 446-1680.

Audubon Society – Mica Bay survey at 8 a.m. Meet at Fairmont Loop and Highway 95. Information: Shirley Sturts at 664-5318 or Kris Buchler 664-4739.

Surfing the Web – Workshop at 6 p.m., at the Coeur d’Alene Library. Free but space is limited. To reserve a seat, call 769-2315.

Help build your own home – Community Frameworks, formerly Northwest Regional Facilitators, will hold an informational meeting today from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon, at the Post Falls Public Library. Information: (509) 484-6733, ext. 132.

Tulip Planting Ceremony at North Idaho College – Noon outside the residence hall in accordance with “Planting the Town Red,” a part of drug and alcohol awareness week. The tulips were provided by Idaho Drug Free Youth. Information: 769-3370.

Family Math Night – from 6:30-8 p.m. today at Skyway Elementary School. North Idaho College elementary education students will lead third-, fourth- and fifth-graders through activities that explore geometry, measurement, statistics, algebra and number operations through fun art projects, patterns, puzzles and games. Information: 769-5907.

Upcoming

“The Phantom” – Continues Thursday at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden, with curtain time at 7 p.m. This is based on the book by Arthur Kopit, and is the predecessor to “Phantom of the Opera.” Additional performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 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.

Candidate forum in Boundary County – Thursday, 6 p.m., at Mugsy’s Bar and Grill, Bonners Ferry. The public is encouraged to arrive early to submit written questions for the candidates.

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the St. Maries IGA store Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for dental care only. For an appointment, call 245-4556.

Lionel Hampton School of Music – Guest recital by pianist Karen Shaw, Thursday, 8 p.m., in the University of Idaho Recital Hall. Cost: $5 adults, $3 students and seniors at the door. Information: 885-7212.

Public program by John Maclean – journalist and author of books that analyze modern wildfire-fighting disasters, will be at the University of Idaho, Thursday, 7 p.m., in the Idaho Commons Clearwater Room. Information: 885-7920.

Hal Ketchum concert – Country music performance Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the Panida Theater, Sandpoint. Cost: $25 in advance, $29 at the door. Information: 263-9191.

Pink Tulip tea and luncheon – Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the White House, 805 E. Sherman Ave. The featured speakers are Dr. Brian Samuels and Pamela Faye Houston. The cost of the luncheon is $22.50, to promote October as breast cancer awareness month. For tickets, call Dianne Johnson at 772-6965 or the American Cancer Society at 667-9749.

“Gint” – Opens Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Schuler Auditorium in Boswell Hall on the North Idaho College. This NIC theater production is about a character that lies and seduces his way through life until he has to confront his actions. Directed by Joe Jacoby and starring Giuseppi Romano. Additional performances Friday and Saturday and Nov. 4-6. This play is intended for adult audiences. Information: 769-3220.