Idaho community events
This week
Craft and Gift Fair – Today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Christian School, 6439 N. Fourth St. (208) 772-7118
The Snowflake Faire – Crafts, gifts, raffles, baked goods, candies, soup and homemade pie. Today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 501 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Lunch served at 1 p.m. (208) 664-5533
Handel’s “Messiah” Community Singalong – Featuring the Coeur d’Alene Symphony and the Northwest Sacred Music Chorale. Sheet music will be provided. Today, 7 p.m., Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $15. (208) 765-3833
RLM Men’s Breakfast – Today, 8-9:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. (208) 777-7325
Christmas for Africa Gala and Auction - Proceeds benefit The Luke Commission, a faith-based nonprofit based in Sagle, Idaho, that supplies free medical care and supplies to remote regions of Swaziland in Africa. Today, 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Events Center, Pine and Euclid, Sandpoint. $25, available at Eve’s Leaves and DiLuna’s Restaurant, online at www. sandpointonline.com or by calling (208) 265-5793.
“Sustainable Agriculture” by Janice Willard - Veterinarian and writer, presented by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church. Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-0716
Holiday Remembrance Service – Please bring a photo of your loved one. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Unity Church, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-1125
Bible Study Fellowship Day Women’s Class – Registration intro for infant and toddler class is Wednesday, 9:10 a.m. for ages six weeks to 23 months; a nursing mother’s discussion group is scheduled to open in January. Preregistration is on a first-come, first-served basis; please do not bring your children to the intro class as there is no childcare available for unregistered children. (208) 772-6239
“God’s Gift” Christmas Cantata – Story of the birth of Christ through narration, music and recitation by pre-school to secondary students. Thursday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Lakes Bible Academy at New Beginnings Baptist Church, 16218 N. Westwood Drive, Rathdrum. Free. (208) 687-2101
“Caroling of the Belles” CCWC Luncheon – Featuring a Victorian-style performance by the Coeur d’Alene Chorus of Sweet Adelines and speaker presentation. Hosted by Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Connection. Thursday, noon-2 p.m., The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Reservations/ cancellations due by Monday. (208) 687-0291, (208) 687-6906
Prayers & Quilts – Quilters from beginners to advanced, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800
Ladies’ Night Out – Meets second Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at a rotation of area restaurants. No cooking, lots of chatting and sharing. Hosted by Community United Methodist Church. (208) 765-8800
St. Vincent de Paul’s Soup Kitchen – Serving free hot meals Monday-Friday from 4-5:30 p.m. in the St. Vincent meeting room behind the Coeur d’Alene thrift store at 108 E. Walnut St. Call to volunteer, (208) 765-2064.
“Indigo” Eco Theater - Friday, 7-9 p.m., Unity Church, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-1125
Upcoming
“Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace” – Orientation session Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. The 13-week financial seminar begins Jan. 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $100/family. (208) 661-3228
Children’s Christmas Musical – “The Best Christmas Present Ever,” by Celeste Clydesdale. Dec. 13 during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800
4 Element Ecstatic Movement Energy Dance Class - Dec. 18, 7-9 p.m., Unity Church, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-1125
RLM Christmas Eve Services – Worship services Dec. 24 will be at 3, 4:30 and 6 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. There will be no service on Christmas Day. (208) 777-7325.