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“The Jazzy Nutcracker” – 7 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Presented by Studio One Dance Academy. $10/adults, $7/children. 263-9191.

Christmas Cookie Walk – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Prairie Avenue Christian Center, 3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden. Enjoy free samples, hot cocoa and coffee. All proceeds will benefit Freedom House Women’s Recovery Home. 704-1110.

Priest Lake State Park Annual Christmas Party – 11 a.m.-4 p.m.at Priest Lake State Park, Indian Creek Campground north of Coolin. Games and activities for the whole family, pine bough ride through the park’s winter wonderland, games, crafts, contests and refreshments. Cross country skis and snowshoes available to rent. Santa will stop by to take pictures. $4/motor vehicle entry fee. 443-2200.

Youth Equipped For Success Benefit Dinner and Raffle -5 p.m. at Button Hook Restaurant, Fifth and Main Streets in Bayview. Spirit Lake Y.E.S. multiservice organization sponsors the event. Serving barbecue ribs, braised chicken, cole slaw or potato salad, beans and biscuit. Proceeds benefit programs in Athol, Bayview and Spirit Lake, that include youth and family tutoring, mentoring, GED assistance, recreational activities, and social integration and development. $7.95. 683-2213 or 623-2539.

“Alaska Justice,” book-signing by Mike Kincaid -Today the author will sign copies of his book from 2-5 p.m. at Borders Books, 450 Wilbur Ave. 762-4497.

“The Littlest Angel” and “The Gift of the Magi” – Today, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Two one-act shows together to make one Christmas show. “The Littlest Angel” is a children’s production and “The Gift of the Magi” is a musical. $16/adults, $13/ages 13-18, seniors and military, $10/age 12 and younger, $11/groups of 10 or more. 667-1323.

Christmas Cookie Walk – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Prairie Avenue Christian Center, 3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden. Enjoy free samples, hot cocoa and coffee. Proceeds benefit Freedom House Women’s Recovery Home. 704-1110.

Eagle Viewing in Coeur d’Alene – Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive. Idaho State Parks presents its annual viewing to watch the migrating bald eagles as they fly south for the winter. There will be park rangers to answer questions, along with covered areas and spotting scopes to view them up close. Hot coffee and cocoa will also be served. Local photographer Tom Michalski will have photos he has taken of eagles in the local area on display. 699-2224.

Free Carriage Rides in Coeur d’Alene - Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m., through Dec. 23. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union and Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. Runs through Sunday. Depart from corner of Front Avenue and Second Street under the sky bridge, downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (509) 344-2231.

Santa Children’s Book Drive – Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, park side level, 702 Mullan Ave. Donate new or gently used kids books, audiobooks or DVDs and get a photo with Santa. Photos also available for a $10 donation adn $5 for duplicates. 769-2315.

Upcoming

Hay and Sleigh Rides – Sunday, noon-4 p.m., Forever Green Tree Farm, 500 Forever Green Drive, St. Maries. For all ages. Free coloring books and candy canes. 245-2440.

Fort Sherman Christmas” – Sunday, 4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, Community Room, 702 Mullan Ave. Program commemorates Coeur d’Alene’s first Christmas and includes the Fort Sherman Regimental Band and the Coeur d’Alene String Quartet, all dressed in period clothing and playing music of the era. Free admission, donations appreciated. 667-4990.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Featuring free Christmas potluck and holiday music. 765-8580.

Fairwinds Coeur d’Alene Adult Retirement Activities – Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Travel by Leisure Care-Alaska at Fairwinds, 2340 Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene765-5505.

“Planning for Business Success” Business class – Monday, 5:30-9 p.m., Bonner Business Center, 400 Airport Way, Sandpoint. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Learn how to chart a course for your business success. Discover the essential ingredients for a business plan and how to use it to grow your business. $29. 769-3333.

N.A.R.F.E. Chapter 218 meeting – Monday, noon at Red Lion Templins Resort, 414 E. First Ave. 772-7643.

Danceworks Christmas Show – Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Ballet, jazz, modern, tap and all forms of dance. $9. 263-9191.

Kingston Kids -Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Rose Lake Cafe, Rose Lake. Anyone who attended school in Kingston is welcome. Lunch is optional. 786-3882.

Senior Dance – Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. $3. 773-9582.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Birding Trip - Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., meet at the west end boat launch at Fernan Lake. Free. 765-2603.

Come Home to the Sounds and Spirit of Christmas – Wednesday, 7 p.m. at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 625 Hayfield Ave. Northwest Sacred Music Chorale holiday concert. Featuring the Chorale, ensemble, and guest artists Leslie Stratton Norris, Dr. Paul Grove, Cynthia Marlette, Max Mendez and The Sweet Adelines. Tickets available in Coeur dAlene at First Presbyterian Church, Great Harvest Bread Company, Northwest Academy of Music and in Spokane at Hoffman Music. $10/adults, $8/seniors and students, group rates available. 262-1980.

Coeur d’Alene Tribal Storytelling and Songs – Wednesday, 6-8 a.m., North Idaho College, Todd Hall, Molstead Library, The Coeur d’Alene Tribal Fisheries program and University of Idaho Extension will present a special evening with traditional story tellers Mariane Nomee and Cliff SiJohn. Drum group Rose Creek also will be presenting a different form of story-telling, the forty-niner song. Forty-niners are a friendship-building, round dance style of song that bridge from the formal songs of the pow wow to the informal post-pow wow gathering. Free. 686-6803.

“The Littlest Angel” and “The Gift of the Magi” – Thursday-Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Two one-act shows together to make one Christmas show. “The Littlest Angel” is a children’s production and “The Gift of the Magi” is a musical. $16/adults, $13/ages 13-18, seniors and military, $10/age 12 and younger, $11/groups of 10 or more. 667-1323.

“This Child” – Thursday-Friday, 7:30 p.m. at North Idaho College’s Boswell Hall Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Christmas play written by Tim Rarick, former NIC theater director and playwright. Recommended for ages five and older. $11/adults, $9/kids age 12 and younger. 769-7780.

The Alley Cats -Friday, 8 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Award-winning a cappella group, presented by Pend Oreille Arts Council. $22/adults, $9.50/children. 263-9191.