Looking ahead
Today
Family Christmas Party at Priest Lake – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Indian Creek Unit at Priest Lake State Park near Coolin; includes crafts, free rental skis and snowshoes, prizes; cost is a canned food donation; 443-2200.
Coeur d’Alene Library Open House Holiday Craft Table – through Monday, make-a-craft program set up in the library’s Youth Department, 201 E. Harrison; free; 769-2315.
Alzheimer’s Association Laughter Seminar – 1:30 p.m. at Kootenai Medical Center, classroom 2, 2001 Lincoln Way; presented by laughter therapist Barbara Lund; free. 666-2996.
Helmet Outlet USA Open House – today, at the new location, 5648 N. Government Way; includes prizes, snacks and a complimentary seated massage by licensed therapist; 891-9991.
“Behind the Mic: Young, Local and Original” – original works by local young performing artists, 7 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint; $10 admission; 255-7801.
“It’s A Wonderful Life” – 7:30 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene; $14 adults, $12 seniors/students, $8 kids; 667-1323.
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.; Marine Corps Reserve will deliver gifts 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 Exhibit – through Jan. 9 at Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery in the Powerhouse Building, 120 E. Lake St., Sandpoint; 263-6139.
Upcoming
National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) – meets Monday, noon at Red Lion Templin’s Resort, 414 E. First Ave.; 772-7643.
Bilingual Storytime at Post Falls Library – Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St.; presented in English and Spanish for ages 2-7; 773-1506.
School Holiday Concerts – Tuesday, both Fernan Elementary all-school sing-along, 2:30 p.m. at the school, 520 N. 21st St., 664-2659; Atlas Elementary talent show, 10 a.m. at the school, 9650 Government Way, 772-3851.
Kingston Kids – meets Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Mission Inn in Cataldo; anyone who attended school in Kingston is welcome; 786-3882.
Country Western Gospel Jubilee and Christmas Potluck – free Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene; featuring The Harmonizers and others; 765-8580.
Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission – Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. at Sater’s Auction; public information process to begin the comprehensive plan review, facilitators Tom Hollingsworth/Delton Amoth; 267-1205.
Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Holiday Concerts – Wednesday, 5:30 and 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene; $5 tickets available at the church, Great Harvest Bread Co., in Coeur d’Alene, Music City in Dalton Gardens, and Hoffman Music in Spokane; for info, call Gaynell at 772-3491 or Sharon at 777-1211.
“Meal Planning/Food Shopping: Consider the Holiday” Food Class – free Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Coeur d’Alene S.L. Start, 1323 E. Sherman Ave., Suite 5; 446-1680.