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Journey to the North Pole Cruises – The 40-minute cruises depart nightly through Jan. 1, at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. from the Boardwalk Marina on Lake Coeur d’Alene with boarding 15 minutes prior to cruise, near the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 Second St. Includes a visit to the North Pole, greetings from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and lighting of the “world’s tallest living Christmas tree.” $15.75/adults, $14.75/seniors age 55 and older, age 12 and younger are free. (208) 667-7275.

Festival of Trees - Family Day with Children’s Workshop, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $2/at the door; Luncheon Fashion Show, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and Dinner Fashion Show, 6-8:30 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Resort Convention Center, 115 S. Second St. $50/each, $800/premier table for eight, $600/patron table for eight. Proceeds to benefit Kootenai Cancer Centers in Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint and Post Falls. (208) 666-2345.

Christmas Bluegrass Concert – 3 p.m. at Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. Featuring Bob Asbury and Columbia, a Spokane-based bluegrass band. $15. (208) 457-8950.

Rami Amaro Treatment Fundraiser – Dinner and a silent auction, 6 p.m., at Hampton Inn, 1500 Riverstone Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Proceeds will help pay for treatment, travel and lodging in Seattle. Call for more information or to donate, or send support to P.O. Box 235, Davenport, WA 99122. $25. (509) 721-1294 or (208) 661-8248.

Upcoming

Bonner County Planning and Zoning Public Hearing – Tuesday, 5 p.m. at Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 state Highway 2, Sandpoint. (208) 265-1458.

Champagne Holiday Reception and Silent Auction – Friday from 5-8 p.m. with final bidding at 7 p.m. at Art Works, 214 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-2642.

“The Nutcracker” - Friday, 7 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Performed by the Eugene Ballet Co. $22/adults, $8/youth. (208) 263-9191.

Holiday Ball – Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Ponderay Events Center in Ponderay. Presented by USA Dance. Semi-formal attire, singles, couples, beginners, and advanced dancers welcome. USA dance events are alcohol and tobacco free. Bring nonperishable food items to donate to the Bonner County Food Bank. $9/general, $5/students. (208) 699-0421.

Rhythm and Roux Annual Soiree – Fundraiser for JACC, Saturday, champagne and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and jazz music at Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. French boutique for holiday shopping. Reservations requested $125/person. (208) 457-8950.

Sounds of Christmas Concert – Two performances, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and next Sunday at 2 p.m. at North Idaho College’s Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Featuring the NIC Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers, Jazz Co. and Windy Symphony. (208) 769-7764.

Craft and Gift Fair - Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Christian School, 6439 N. Fourth St. (208) 772-7118.