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“Journey to the North Pole” Cruises – The 40-minute cruise departs nightly through Jan. 1 at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. from the Boardwalk Marina with boarding 15 minutes prior to cruise. Includes a visit to the North Pole, greetings from Santa and Mrs. Claus and lighting of the “world’s tallest living Christmas tree.” Reservations required. Boardwalk Marina on Lake Coeur d’Alene near resort, 115 S. Second St. $15.75/adults, $14.75/seniors age 55 and older, free/kids age 12 and younger. (208) 765-4000, ext. 21.

“Nuncrackers” – 2 p.m. at Schuler Performing Arts Center in Boswell Hall at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. $30 general admission. (208) 769-7780 or (800) 4-CDA-TIX.

“A Little Princess” – 2 p.m. at Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Bring a new children’s book to be distributed by Toys for Tots. $10-16. (208) 676-1323.

Eagle Cruises – Today, Saturday and Dec. 27, 1-3 p.m., board early at the Coeur d’Alene Lake Boardwalk Marina near the Third Street boat launch for a cruise around Lake Coeur d’Alene while observing eagles in their natural habitat on the east end of the lake. Preregistration is required. $19/adults, $12/age 6-12, Free/age 5 and younger. (509) 625-6200.

Author Jane Fritz – 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Foster’s Crossing, 504 Oak St., Sandpoint. Book signing of “Legendary Lake Pend Oreille: Idaho’s Wilderness of Water.” (208) 263-3573, ext. 118.

Upcoming

Happy Birthday Jesus Christmas Dinner – Free holiday meal Christmas from noon-3 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 First Ave., Sandpoint. No volunteers are needed. Local transportation may be available with advance notice; call to inquire. Sponsored by the Bonner Gospel Mission. (208) 263-6698 or (208) 290-2866.