Idaho calendar
Today
“Tell Me the Story of Christmas” – musical 10:45 a.m. at the Post Falls Church of the Nazarene, 308 W. 12th Ave.; presented by the teen and children’s ministries; free; 773-4621.
Winter Solstice Celebration – 10:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, corner of 15th Street and Wallace Avenue; ceremony led by Sue Hansen-Barber, presented by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church; participants are urged to bring citrus fruits and holiday greenery for the altar; 667-7507.
Coeur d’Alene Library Open House Holiday Craft Table – today-Monday, make-a-craft program set up in the library’s youth department, 201 E. Harrison; free; 769-2315.
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 Thursday; 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 – 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., 520 N. 21st St. (664-2659); Atlas Elementary talent show, 10 a.m., 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 – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene; featuring The Harmonizers and others; free; 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.
Santa and Coeur d’Alene Fire Department toy and food drive – Santa tours city streets in a fire engine Tuesday west of Seventh Street, south of Appleway; Wednesday east of Seventh St., south of Appleway; Thursday east of Highway 95, north of Appleway; Friday west of Highway 95, north of Appleway; 4:30-8:30 p.m. daily.
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; Gaynell at 772-3491 or Sharon at 777-1211.
Meal Planning/Food Shopping: Consider the Holiday’ Food Class – Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Coeur d’Alene S.L. Start, 1323 E. Sherman Ave., Suite 5; free; 446-1680.
“Christmas in the Clouds” – Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint; PG-rated holiday comedy film; $6 adults, 45 students and seniors; 255-7801.
A Carol to the King Christmas Musical – Saturday, 10:45 a.m. choir presentation by the Post Falls Church of the Nazarene, 308 W. 12th Ave.; free; 773-4621.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service – Saturday, at 6 and 11 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.
Christmas Eve Services – Saturday, family worship, 5 p.m. and traditional candlelight service, 9 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene; 765-1002.