Looking ahead

Today

Bayview Christmas Bazaar – 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Bayview Community Center; featuring all you-can-eat homemade soup, salad and rolls, $5 adults, $2.50 kids under 7; also offering baked goods and raffles for theme baskets and a hand-made quilt; sponsored by BAB Women’s Club with proceeds going to ABC Food Bank, NIC Scholarships, Hospice of North Idaho, Athol Elementary and Girls State Scholarship; 683-6051.

Karla Kachelmier Student Piano Recital – free, noon, at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music Recital Hall, Moscow; 885-6231.

Elizabeth Tailleur Student Piano Recital – 3 p.m. at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music Recital Hall, Moscow; 885-6231.

Annual Clark Fork Christmas Bazaar – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Methodist Fellowship Hall, 12 W. Second Ave.; includes homemade soup and pie served from 11 a.m -2 p.m.; sponsored by the LDS, Lutheran and Methodist Women of Clark Fork; 266-1104.

Coeur d’Alene Symphony Christmas Showcase – 7:30 p.m at North Idaho College’s Schuler Auditorium in Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave.; $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students; proceeds help provide college music scholarships; (800) 325-7328.

Christmas Faire and Children’s Festival at Waldorf School – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the school, 2007 Sandpoint West Drive; featuring live music, gourmet lunch, children’s crafts and activities, puppet show, fresh roasted chestnuts; 265-2683.

Mud and Spirits Christmas Pottery Sale – 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at The Old Church Arts and Cultural Center, corner of Fourth and William streets; featuring work from 27 potters, wine-tasting, live music, pottery raffles; contact, Brad at 623-2028.

St. Thomas Holiday Bazaar – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the church, 406 N. 10th St., featuring music, crafts, gifts, food; 667-7367.

Greater Palouse Youth Orchestra Performance – free, 7:30 p.m. at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music, Moscow; 885-6231.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” – at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene; $14 adults, $12 seniors/students, $8 kids; 667-1323.

Festival of the Spirit in Sandpoint – 1 p.m., double-feature films, “Doing Time, Doing Vipassana,” and “The Spirit of Tibet: Journey to Enlightenment, the Life and World of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche,” followed by panel discussion; 8 p.m. is the Rumi Concert with Coleman Barks; Sunday, 1 p.m., double-feature films, “The Shakers,” and “Faustina” followed by Native American storyteller performance, The Peacemakers Journey; the film, “Illusion” begins at 7 p.m.; all at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.; festival pass, $25 or single admission prices for each event; call for details, 255-7801.

Applications Available for Spirit Lake Toys for Tots – parents can now pick up applications from the post office or from Joy Porter, 623-4221; return completed forms to Spirit Lake Visions Inc. to be forwarded on to the Marine Corps Reserve for gift delivery on Dec. 22; donations for the Santa Shop can be made at Spirit Lake Pawn.

Lake City Playhouse Needs Volunteers – ushers and concession workers wanted for upcoming performances at the playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave.; 667-1323, after hours press 5 # to leave a message on volunteer line.

“Tropical Escape” Local Artist Exhibit – on display through Jan. 9 at Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery in the Powerhouse Building, 120 E. Lake St., Sandpoint; 263-6139.

Upcoming

Zach Harris Violin Student Recital – free, Sunday, 1 p.m. at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music Recital Hall, Moscow; 885-6231.

University of Idaho Chorus and Vandaleers Concert – Sunday, 4 p.m. at the University Auditorium, Moscow; $5 adults, $3 students; 8856231.

“The Triump Over Hate” Exhibit – lecture and display Monday, 7 p.m. at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 625 E. Haycraft, Coeur d’Alene; presented by the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations; for information, contact Tony Stewart at 769-3325.

Senior Dance – Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave.; featuring Bertie and Friends; cost $3.50; 773-9582.

Forest Health Class Registration Deadline – Tuesday, is the deadline for the class to be held Friday, from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 N. Second St.; the program is eligible for various college course credits; $10 registration; 446-1680.