Briefs Oct. 11, 2011

| October 11, 2011 9:00 PM

Gold sought at Cd'A convention

COEUR d'ALENE - Get your gold on.

Gold collectors, gold lovers or anyone with some spare bling hanging around might want to stop by the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn this week.

Beginning today, ICO International Gold Collectors Association is hosting a convention through Saturday, offering collectors a chance to sell their pieces or have them evaluated.

ISO will also showcase display pieces, and will look at any gold jewelry, broken or used, including mismatched earrings and class rings.

The free show runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at 506 W. Appleway Ave.

Info: www.internationalcoincollectors.com

WIC expands supplemental food offerings

HAYDEN - More families have the opportunity to select healthy foods for their children since the Women, Infants and Children program expanded its supplemental food offerings.

As of Oct. 1, WIC food choices include several brands of whole wheat tortillas and brown rice.

WIC is a federal program that protects and builds the health of women, infants and children on limited incomes through food supplements, nutrition counseling, education and referrals. It awarded Idaho's WIC program $1.1 million in September for having one of the highest breastfeeding rates in the nation.

Supplemental foods offered through WIC include whole wheat breads, whole grain cereals and fresh fruits and vegetables. WIC checks are accepted by most supermarkets.

For WIC income eligibility guidelines, visit www.phd1.idaho.gov or call (208) 415-5130.

College info night planned Thursday at NIC

Higher education institutions in North Idaho will outline their programs during College Information Night from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in North Idaho College's Edminster Student Union Building Lake Coeur d'Alene Room.

Activities include booths and presentations by each of the colleges, prize giveaways and information on applying for financial aid, the dual credit program, career options and a special session just for parents.

The event is sponsored by IdahoGoes, a collaboration between North Idaho College, Lewis-Clark State College, the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University.

Those in attendance will also receive free admission to the NIC-Snow College volleyball match at 7 p.m. in Christianson Gym.

The event is free and open to anyone interested.

Information: (208) 665-4523