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Arts/Crafts
Spokane Art School Yuletide 2010 - Holiday festival of fine arts and crafts. Today, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free admission. (509) 456-3931
Kris Kringle Market - Annual German Christmas market presented by Loon Lake Historical Society, with holiday decorations, music, bake sale, arts and crafts, raffle and more. Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the operating expenses of the Old Schoolhouse and preservation of Loon Lake and the surrounding communities. Old Schoolhouse, 4000 Colville Road, Loon Lake. (509) 233-2222
Home/Garden
North Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association 21st Annual Winter Tour - Visit nine B&B’s from the Coeur d’Alene area north to Bonners Ferry, Bayview, Athol and Rathdrum and east to Kingston. Homes will be decorated for the holiday season, all serving refreshments; donation of canned food items to benefit local food banks requested at each location. For details, visit www.nibba.com. Today, noon-5 p.m. Free. (208) 457-9519
Family Day at Shared Harvest Community Garden - Day of family activities hosted by Pilgrim’s Market. Wednesday, 9:30-11 a.m., corner of 10th St. and Foster Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730
Campbell House Holidays - Historic mansion at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, decorated for the season. Admission includes home tour and the museum’s exhibit galleries. Self-guided tours Dec. 22-24 and 29-31 and Jan. 1, noon-4 p.m.; regular guided tours available on other December dates the museum is open. 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and children, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931
Animals
Pet Photos with Santa - For dogs, cats and other domestic pets. Today, 6-7 p.m., River Park Square Atrium, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 363-0304
Mica Bay Birding Survey - Tuesday, 9 a.m., meet at the corner of Fairmont Loop and U.S. Highway 95, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-5318
Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society December Program - Kris Buchler will discuss “Gems of the Christmas Bird Count: CdA CBC’s 20th Anniversary.” Learn what to do if you see a rare bird and want it to make the official list. Also a raffle, tickets $1. Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-2603
Christmas Bird Counts - Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society. Saturday, meet for breakfast at 6 a.m. at Michael D’s Eatery in Coeur d’Alene, annual Christmas potluck will follow, call (208) 664-5318 for more information; Jan. 2, Indian Mountain, call (208) 659-3389 for meeting location and time; Jan. 5, Spirit Lake, meet for breakfast at 6:15 a.m. at Rustler’s Roost in Hayden Lake, Idaho, pizza and salad will follow, call (208) 664-5318. Fee for all events is $5.