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Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Free viewing of 12 trees and gifts on mezzanine of the Davenport Hotel, through Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, raffle drawing in lobby of trees, 9 p.m. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Tree viewing free, raffle tickets $1 each. (509) 458-8733.

Tasteful Thursdays - Enjoy live music while sampling wine and beer, fruits, vegetables and entrees. Thursday and Dec. 17. 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

Toast the Season - Festivities include a gourmet steak and salmon dinner, followed by holiday cheer provided by local entertainers including the Central Valley High School Jazz Band and Whitworth University’s Cool Whip along with holiday carolers. A special reading by Harry Sladich and Marty Dickinson. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $35. (509) 279-7007.

Dickens of a Dinner - Five-course dinner in a Victorian home with a production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Shows Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. For age 12 and older only. The Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic St. $50. (509) 327-3113.

“ChristmasTown (Magi, Music and Mirth)” - Dinner theatre presented by Northwoods Chorale. Tickets available at Seeber’s Drugstore in Newport, Wash., or by calling (208) 448-1294. Friday and Saturday, turkey dinner catered by Skeyes the Limit, Priest River, Idaho. Dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30, The Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 off Highway 2, Newport, Wash. $20/dinner and show; $12/adults, $10/children and seniors for show-only. (509) 447-3004.

BeGin! - Presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. For ages 21 and older. Enjoy an after-work party featuring refreshments, music by 6-Foot Swing jazz band and exhibit cruising. Visit www.northwestmuseum.org for more information. Friday. 6-8 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 E. First Ave. Free for museum members; $7 for nonmembers, first beverage included. (509) 456-3931.

Holiday Cinnamon Rolls and Sticky Buns - For age 18 and older. Create and take home a dozen of your own holiday treats made from scratch. Also learn tricks for bread braids and Swedish tea rings. Pre-registration is required. Saturday. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $35, includes supplies. (509) 625-6200.

Christ Kitchen Gingerbread Build-Off - House build-off from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Davenport Hotel Hall of the Doges; children’s event making mini gingerbread houses for $7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Grand Pennington Ballroom to support Christ Kitchen, a job training program for Spokane women living in poverty. Sunday, the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. (509) 954-0554.

Coeur d’Alene Women’s Day AGLOW Brunch/Potluck - Speaker meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:15 p.m., Silver Lake Motel and Convention Center, 6160 Sunshine St. Free. (208) 930-4482.

Holiday Movie and Cookie Party - For ages 5-10. Make and decorate cookies to take home, sip cocoa and watch a holiday movie while you bake. Pre-registration is required. Dec. 21, 1-4 p.m., Corbin Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $12.

Winter Market - Sponsored by Heart of the Arts. Featuring food, crafts, art and more. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 9 and Feb. 13. 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 669-2249.