Events calendar

Today

”Classical Christmas Tunes” – 7 p.m., Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope. Performance by pianist Del Parkinson. Dessert and coffee to follow. Free. 264-5481.

”Journey to the North Pole” Holiday Lights Cruises – Boat leaves daily at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. (boards 30 minutes prior to departure) at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, near the Boardwalk Marina downtown. Forty-minute lake cruises to see holiday lights and visit Santa’s North Pole Toy Workshop. Reservations required. $14.75/adults, $13.75/seniors, free/ages 10 and younger (maximum of two children per adult). 664-7268.

”Magic With an Edge” -7 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Dave Womach stars in becoming David DaVinci, rock concert illusionist. $20-$35. 263-9191.

”Sounds of Christmas” – Today-Sunday, 2 p.m. at North Idaho College’s Schuler Performing Arts Center, Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave.

Featuring the NIC Concert Choir, Wind Symphony, Madrigal Singers, and Jazz Co. 769-7764.

25th Annual Friendship Holiday Bazaar – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at North Idaho Christian School, 251 W. Miles Ave. Unique handcrafted gifts, homemade pies, lunch, cake walk and more. 772-7546.

BAB Women’s Club Annual Christmas Bazaar – 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Bayview Community Center. Includes homemade baked goods, silent auction, theme basket raffle, and all-you-can-eat homemade soups with salad and rolls. Proceeds to benefit ABC Food Bank, North Idaho College Scholarship, Athol Elementary Library and Girls State Scholarship. Lunch, $5/adults, $2.50/children age seven and younger. 683-6051.

Christmas Faire and Children’s Festival - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 2007 Sandpoint West Drive, Sandpoint. Annual event at the Sandpoint Waldorf School includes a puppet show, crafts, vendores, live music and gourmet lunch and dessert. 265-2683.

Christmas for Africa – 6:30 p.m. at The Olde Greenhouse, 1220 Michigan St., Sandpoint. Charity auction and dinner fundraiser sponsored by The Luke Commission, a Sagle-based, nonprofit group that provides free health care to people in Swaziland, Africa. The commission is led by founders Dr. Harry and Echo (Tuinstra) VanderWal. Includes a professionally catered dinner, silent auction and live auction and furniture and craft items. $25/each. 263-9311.

Christmas Pottery Show, Mud and Spirits – 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 3, 4056 N. Government Way. Hosted by Clay Arts Guild of North Idaho Inc. 651-5222.

Christmas Trees for a Cause – Christmas tree lot with sales to benefit Freedom House Women’s Recovery Home which is a four-month, faith-based recovery program. Hot chocolate available by the fire. Open weekdays from 3-7 p.m. and weekends from noon-8 p.m. through Dec. 21. at Prairie Avenue Christian Center, 3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden. 704-1110.

Free Carriage Rides in Coeur d’Alene – Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m., through Dec. 21. Depart from the corner of First Street and Sherman Avenue downtown. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union and Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. 415-0116.

Gift and Craft Fair – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Christian School, 6439 N. Fourth St. at Hanley Avenue, Dalton Gardens. 772-7118.

Mud & Spirits Christmas Pottery Event – 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 1. Presented by the Clay Arts Guild of North Idaho. 765-4969.

The Snowflake Faire – Crafts, gifts, baked goods, jellies, candies, collectibles and found treasures. Hot soup, homemade pie at Maggie’s Cafe opens at 11 a.m. 664-5533.

Upcoming

”Wings Over Wolf Lodge” Cruise – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 501 Wallace Ave. Fundraiser for Birds of Prey Northwest includes a live appearance by Liberty, a bald eagle used for educational purposes. Two cruises, departing at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. from the Coeur d’Alene Resort Cruise dock by the resort. $20/adults, $14/kids, available at 1-800-CDATIX. 641-9165.

Annual Winterfest Celebration – 1-6:30 p.m. at Harrison City Park. Santa and Mrs. Clause will visit from 1-6:30 p.m. Includes carolers, food, hayrides, vendors and activities for the kids. Annual tree lighting ceremony in the park at 4 p.m. 689-9076 or 582-1733.

Upcoming

Free Six-Day Health Workshop Series – “Why is This Happening To Me … Again!” wellness classes presented by Dr. Michael Ryce. Sessions are Sunday, 2-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, 7-9:30 p.m. and next Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. 664-1125.

Mica Bay Bird Survey – Tuesday, 9 a.m. meet at the corner of Fairmont Loop and U.S. Highway 95 for the three-hour field trip. 664-5318.

Science on Tap: Beer Science – Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Brewing Co., 209 E. Lakeside Ave. Scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory have developed an inorganic system for transporting lithium ions that is not nearly as dangerous, and currently is on its way to the market. Mason Harrup, the lead scientist for this research at INL, will speak about the technologys journey from discovery to marketplace - as well as the science itself. 699-6240.

Panhandle Electric Vehicle Association – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Hot Rod Cafe, 1610 E. Schneidmiller Ave., in Post Falls. 660-8539.

City of Coeur d’Alene Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee – Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. in the old council chambers at City Hall, 710 E. Mullan Ave. Agenda includes Hawks Nest Trail System and curb standards. 769-2348.

Come Home to the Sounds and Spirit of Christmas – Wednesday, 7 p.m. at North Idaho College’s Boswell Hall Schuler Auditorium, 1000 W. Garden Ave. With the Northwest Sacred Music Chorale. Tickets available at First Presbyterian Church, Great Harvest Bread Co., and Northwest Academy of Music. $10/adults, $8/seniors. 755-6376.

Idaho Writers League Annual Awards – Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon at Jewett House, 1501 E. Lakeside Ave. Includes installation of officers, Christmas memories reading, awards and potluck.

EWU Chamber Choir Concert - Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. at St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church, 919 E. Indiana Ave., Coeur d’Alene. “Sacred Music for the Christmas Season,” under the direction of Dr. Randel Wagner. Free admission. 664-0793.

NIC Art Students Pottery Sale – Wednesday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in Boswell Hall Room 158 at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Offering functional and decorative pottery created by students in North Idaho College advanced ceramics classes. 769-3276.

”The Secret Life of Bees” – Thursday-Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Global Cinema Cafe film. $7/adults, $6/seniors/students, $4/children. 263-9191.