Event calendar

Today

Christmas Trees for a Cause – Christmas tree lot with sales to benefit Freedom House Women’s Recovery Home which is a four-month, faith-based recovery program. hot chocolate available by the fire. Open weekdays from 3-7 p.m. and weekends from noon-8 p.m. through Sunday at Prairie Avenue Christian Center, 3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden. 704-1110.

Upcoming

Christmas Cookie Walk – Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden. Select from a variety of Christmas cookies to benefit Freedom House Women’s Recovery Home which is a four-month faith-based recovery program. Free samples, hot chocolate and coffee. 704-1110.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Christmas Bird Count Events – Coeur d’Alene count is Sunday, meet for breakfast at 6 a.m. at Michael D’s Eatery or 7 a.m. to join a team. Spirit Lake count will be Jan. 2, meet for breakfast at 6 a.m. at Rustler’s Roost at Hayden Avenue and U.S. Highway 95 or meet your team at 7 a.m. Indian Mountain count will be Jan. 5. Call for details. 664-5318.

Fourth Annual Bluegrass Concert – Sunday, 7 p.m. at Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at the Old Church, 405 Williams St. Featuring music by Columbia, $15. 457-8950.

Santa’s Parade and Food Drive – Held in Spirit Lake on Sunday beginning at 10th Street and Blackwell Road; and Tuesday in downtown Blanchard, both at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Spirit Lake Food Bank. Donations can be made at the parade or at Jo’s Hole, Miller’s Foods, Blanchard Tavern, White Horse Saloon, Spirit Lake Books and Coffee, Stoneridge Resort building 6, Old West Hardware, Spirit Lake Dental and Main Pizza. Sponsored by the Spirit Lake Fire Protection District. 623-5800.

Post Falls City Council Public Hearing – Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Post Falls City Hall, 408 Spokane St. Agenda includes considerations to change the zoning ordinance language regarding landscaping. 292-2314.