POST FALLS - The Post Falls Museum will host its St. Patrick's Day Pot O' Gold Fundraiser on March 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the corner of Fourth and Spokane.

The nonprofit Post Falls Historical Society runs the museum on donations and volunteer manpower.

Gold Rush America will be at the museum to purchase gold, silver and platinum. Attendees should bring their unwanted or broken jewelry, silver sets and other items of such metal.

In addition to what Gold Rush America pays attendees for their items, it will donate 15 percent of what it pays out that day to the historical society.

"The gold and silver markets are sky high as a result of the economy so it's the perfect opportunity to present an alternative to people who want to sell old jewelry but are not comfortable walking into a pawn shop," said Tina-Marie Schultz, event chairwoman. "A gold party is an opportunity for people looking to get rid of old, broken or unwanted jewelry and walk away with cash or a check."

In a healthy economy, gold brings in $400 to $450 an ounce, but in this economy it's going for $1,700 an ounce. "Gold parties are a win-win situation because there is no overhead and they are able to offer more for the items you want to sell," Schultz said.

Fundraiser participants can tour the museum for free during the event. Local residents will be on hand to share history.

For more information, call Schultz at 773-8522.