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Today

“The Phantom” – continues today at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden, with curtain time at 8 p.m. This is based on the book by Arthur Kopit, and is the predecessor to “Phantom of the Opera.” Additional performance Sunday, and Oct. 21-24, 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 Farmer’s 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 through next Saturday. Donation at the door. Information: 687-0954.

Comedy, magic and stage hypnosis – with Franko, Master of Hypnosis, 8 p.m., at the Panida Theater, Sandpoint. This is an adult show. Cost: $10. Information: 263-9191.

“Firewise” – Presented by Tina Danforth of the Idaho Department of Lands, 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 depictions of gays through film history in North America; will be shown at 2 p.m., Borah Theater in the University of Idaho Student Union Building. Information: 885-7716.

Kootenai Humane Society’s sixth annual blessing of the animals – at the KHS Thrift Store, 916 N. Third, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. by Rev. Noland, Rev. Gregory Horton, deacons Lyn Trueworthy and Walt Woznicki. A veterinarian also will be available to micro-chip your pet for $15. Information: 772-0731.

French toast harvest brunch – 9 a.m.-noon at the Blanchard Senior/Community Center. Donation of $5 is suggested.

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

Call for Artists – The Moscow Arts Commission is seeking local and regional artists to participate in their its annual Winter Soltice Exhibit to be held at the Third Street Gallery Dec. 10 to 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 is Nov. 19. For information, call 883-7036.

Upcoming

North Idaho Aids Coalition wine tasting and benefit fund-raiser – Sunday, 3-7 p.m., at the Clark House, E. 5250 S. Hayden Lake Road. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, music, valet parking, door prizes and silent auction. Cost: $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. Preregistration is required. 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: $19.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages 6-15. Cruise only: $12.95 or $7.95. Reservations are required for brunch; call 686-4030.

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

Auditions for “Something’s Afoot” – Monday through Wednesday at the Harding Family Center, 15th and Wallace. Needed are six men and four women over 13 years old. Have one song prepared with sheet music. Wear comfortable clothing. This Lake City Playhouse production will be directed by Todd Jasmin.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, noon-1 p.m. Meet at Independence Point. Information: Lynn Sheridan message phone 664-4739.

Learn how to make sausage – Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., at the University of Idaho Meat Lab. Cost: $29. Information: 885-6486.

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce – Business luncheon Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at the Red Lion Templin’s Inn.

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

North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – will be at the Timberlake Fire Station Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 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 ages 6 months-2. Flu shots are covered by Medicare or Medicaid. Information: 415-5108.