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Sun., Dec. 19, 2004

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“A Christmas Carol” – The one-act play onstage today at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., at 2 p.m. Cost: $14 adults, $12 students and seniors and $8 for children. Information: 667-1323.

Holiday Better Book Sale – Today 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.

Really BIG Raffle – Tickets are now on sale for the 12th annual event. Tickets are $100 and only 4,500 will be sold for the grand prize $200,000 custom home built by the North Idaho College Carpentry Program. Proceeds benefit educational needs at NIC. Information: 769-3271.

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. 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. Cost: $11.75 adults, free for ages 10 and under. Information: 765-4000.

Upcoming

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

Mark Rypien to appear at Zi-Spa – Join the Superbowl XXVI MVP Monday from 4-9 p.m. as he autographs NFL footballs with all donations going to the Mark Rypien Foundation, which supports local activities and research associated with children with cancer. Cost: $5 for a miniature autographed football, $100 for a large one. Zi Spa is at 1859 N. Lakewood Drive in Riverstone.

Wastewater discharge meeting – Monday at 1 p.m. at the Pandhandle Health District office, 322 Marion, Sandpoint. The Southside Sewer and Water permit is on the agenda. Information or directions, call 265-6384.

Hangover Handicap – Register beginning Monday through Dec. 30 for this five-mile run/walk on New Year’s Day. Cost: $15 preregistration; $18 day of race; includes long-sleeve mock turtleneck shirt. Signup at TESH, 3803 Industrial Ave. or Fleet Feet, 511 Sherman. 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. Camp is at Winton Elementary the first week, and Hayden Elementary the second week. 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. Lot of music and a potluck dinner. Information: 765-8580.

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 Drive. 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. Call 769-2315 to reserve space.

Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Christmas Concert – 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 and 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 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.

Annual Christmas Dinner – will be served Christmas Day at the Sandpoint Community Hall on First Street, noon to 3 p.m. For more information, call the Bonner Gospel Mission at 263-6698.

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