Looking ahead

Today

“A Christmas Carol” – The one-act play onstage today at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., at 8 p.m. Additional show Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost: $14 adults, $12 students and seniors and $8 for children. Thursday night is discount night with adult tickets at $10 and kids at $5. Information: 667-1323.

Annual Food Bank Benefit Performance – Susie’s Tap and Jazz Etc. in Rathdrum will perform at 6 p.m. at Lakeland High School. Admission is a donation to the food bank. Information: Susie Scarcello at 687-2196.

Christmas Tree Lighting at Schweitzer Mountain – 5:30 p.m. Information: 263-9555.

Sons of Norway Norwegian Christmas luncheon – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Oddfellow’s Hall, 406 Coeur d’Alene Ave. Tickets are $10 by reservation only. Call 772-4631 for tickets.

Holiday Better Book Sale – Today and Sunday at the Plaza Shops during regular business hours, presented by Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Previously read hardback and soft cover books in like-new condition will be available to purchase.

Audubon Society – Breakfast and bird count. Meet at Michael D’s Eatery at 6 a.m. Potluck later in the day at the home of Herb and Jan Severtson. RSVP to Jan at 667-6209.

Wild Game Feast – Tickets are on sale now for North Idaho College Alumni Association’s Wild Game Feast, Jan. 15 at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway. Tickets are $50 and proceeds benefit the association and scholarships. Information: 769-7806.

Holiday Light Show – continues through Jan. 3. More than a million and a half lights are on display and are best viewed from a Fantasy Cruise to the North Pole. The 40-minute cruises depart at 4:30, 5:15, 6, 6:45, 7:30, 8:15, 9 and 9:45 p.m. from the Third Street Marina. $11.75 adults, 10 and under are free. Information: 765-4000.

Upcoming

A Danceworks Christmas – Presented by Danceworks and Co., Monday at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. Information: 263-9191.

Hangover Handicap – Register beginning Monday through Dec. 30 for this 5-mile run/walk on New Year’s Day. $15 registration benefits TESH. Register at TESH, 3803 Industrial Ave. or Fleet Feet, 511 Sherman. $18 registration the day of the race. All registrants receive a long-sleeve mock turtleneck shirt. Information: 765-5105.

Specialized Needs Recreation Camp Allstars “Winter Break” Day Camp – Camp begins Monday through Dec. 31 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is $10 a day, and some scholarships are available. For more information about Camp Allstars or if you would like to register or volunteer, please call Angie Goucher at 755-6781 or 769-2317.

Kingston Kids – will meet at The Boat in Smelterville Tuesday at 1 p.m. Information: 786-3882.

Country Western Gospel Jubliee – Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Lots of music and a potluck dinner. Information: 765-8580.

The Alliance for Retired Americans – will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Door Prizes and Christmas social. Information: Bob Thomas at 773-7964.

Keeping Food Safe – The University of Idaho Extension Nutrition Program is offering free weekly classes to recipients of food stamps and other Health and Welfare programs. This class will be offered Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Health and Welfare Office, 1120 Ironwood Dr. Information: 446-1680.

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

Basics in Power Point – Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. The 90-minute workshop is free, but space is limited, so call 769-2315 to reserve space.

Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Christmas Concert – Will perform Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of John Lemke, at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside. Due to limited space, tickets are strongly recommended. They are available at First Presbyterian, Trinity Lutheran, Community United Methodist Church, Great Harvest Bread, Burt’s Music and Music City. For more information, call Gaynell at 772-3491.

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.

“Last Minute Gift Wrap Booth” – all day Thursday at the Plaza Shops by the Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Prices for wrapping begin at $2 per package.

Santa arrives at Schweitzer – Santa will ski from 1-3 p.m. Friday and then will be in the lodge to greet the children from 5-6 p.m.