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The Spokesman-Review

Come to the Cabaret - Spokane’s Pages of Harmony Barbershop Chorus annual cabaret, with a spaghetti dinner at 6:30 p.m., show 7:30. Friday. Sons of Norway, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $15/adults, $10/seniors. 926-1316.

Spaghetti Dinner - Sponsored by the Elks Lodge; Friday, 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road; $5. 926-2328.

Scandinavian Julebord Dinner - Sponsored by Sons of Norway Lodge. A smorgasbord of traditional Norwegian and other Scandinavian holiday foods, breads and desserts; Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd.; $22. 326-9211.

Shalena’s Breakfast with Santa - All-you-can-eat breakfast, presented by Hauser Lake Fire Department. Proceeds go to a family with a child diagnosed with a serious illness. The event is named after the daughter of a Hauser Lake Volunteer firefighter who lost her battle with cancer. Sunday. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hauser Lake Fire Station, 6345 W. Hauser Lake Road, Post Falls. Suggested donation: $3/person, $10/family. (208) 773-4522.

Holiday Gifts-in-a-Jar Cookbook – Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood will sign her Holiday-Gifts-in-a-Jar Cookbook at Hastings, 2512 29th Ave., Dec. 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. 927-0404 or www.whisperingpinepress.com.

Pancake Breakfasts - Sponsored by Sons of Norway Lodge; Dec. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd.; $4.50. 927-9074.

Wild Game Feast - Seventh annual event presented by The North Idaho College Alumni Association. The menu features wild game delicacies such as smoked salmon pitas with cream cheese, firecracker alligator Caesar salad and braised venison. Jan. 28. 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene; $50. (208) 769-5978.

Oshogatsu - A New Year Celebration - Michiko Takaoka of the Japanese Cultural Center, will speak about the 12 zodiac animals and Japanese New Year traditions. Patrice Pendell, also of the JCC, will serve traditional green tea, maccha, followed by seasonal light lunch with traditional treats including kuromame, teriyaki chicken, ozoni, saifun, oranges and green tea. Reservations required by Feb. 3. The dinner will be held Feb. 6. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Free. 328-2971.