Calendar of Events

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THURSDAY, Dec. 12

- Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way

9 a.m. | Fit N Fall Proof. Free.

Noon | Lunch. $5.

1:30 p.m. | Bingo. $12-$25.

- Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive

10 a.m. | Fit and Fall Proof. Free. (also on Tuesday)

12:30 a.m. | Senior Stitchers. Bring your own materials! $1.

4:30 p.m. | Bingo. $10. (Also happening on Monday.)

- American Legion All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner

5 p.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Support your local vets! Kids 5 and younger eat free. $5.

- Thursday Night Trivia

6 p.m. | The Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St. Free.

- Evening of Hope Community Cancer Group

6 p.m. | Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. The speaker is Dr. Robert Burnett, a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon from Kootenai Heart Clinics. His topic: “Current Surgical Management of Lung Cancer.” Free.

- Christmas Miracles

7:30 p.m. | The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. A timeless, original holiday theater production by Ellen Travolta capturing the spirit of the Christmas season! Directed by Troy Nickerson and featuring the talents of Ellen and Margaret Travolta, Molly Allen, Abbey Crawford, Jennifer Twitchell and Eugene Jablonsky. Don’t miss a night filled with music, laughter and stories celebrating the holiday season! (additional showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.)

FRIDAY, Dec. 13

- Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive

8 a.m. | Senior Artists. Bring your own supplies. $1. (also on Tuesday)

12:45 p.m. | Pinochle (racehorse). $1. (also on Tuesday)

- Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way

9:30 a.m. | Fit N Fall Proof. Free.

1 p.m. | Krafty Krafters. $1.

- Monday Painters Group Exhibition

All Day | The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. The Monday Painters are a Hayden based group studying realistic drawing and painting styles under classical realism painter, Joe Kronenberg. Call to confirm holiday hours. 208-457-8950 or www.thejacklincenter.org. Free. (open daily except for Sunday and Monday)

- American Legion Friday Open Grill

5 p.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Support our local Vets and make Friday night, Legion night! $4-$8.

- Unwrap the Creative Second Reception

5 p.m. | The Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave. This show is conjunction with ArtWalk and features small artworks by more than 30 local and regional artists. Meet the artists and enjoy the holiday cheer. The show runs through Jan. 5. Free.

- Revival Meeting

7 p.m. | Living Word Fellowship, 1600 E. Seltice Way, #D, Post Falls. The New Anointing Quartet will be ministering. Come and hear great music and the word of God. There will be a Christmas cookie fellowship following the service. Free.

- Vintage Christmas Swing Dance

7:30 p.m. | Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. With live music by the Zonky Swing Band, lessons by Strictly Swing for the first hour, and a cookie contest and refreshments. Presale tickets are available at Eventbrite.com for $15. Additional tickets may be available at the door for $20 depending on sales.

SATURDAY, Dec. 14

- Compulsive Eaters Anonymous — HOW

9 a.m. | Kootenai Health Resource Center, 2003 Kootenai Health Way. A healthy eating group with a doctor-approved food plan. www.ceahow.org, 208-818-4242 or 208-765-5402. Free.

- Christmas Market Craft Show at Greensferry Landing Community Center

10 a.m. | Greensferry Landing Homeowners Association, 2544 E. Ferry Landing, Post Falls. There will be earrings, necklaces, fabric wreaths, rice bags, wire ornaments, holiday mug gift sets, suncatchers, painted wine glass sets, up-cycled bird feeders, baked goods and more! Free.

- DIY Holiday Gnome

10:30 a.m. | Rathdrum Library, 16320 W. Highway 41. Learn how to make a fun do-it-yourself holiday gnome with its own decorative sign. Hosted by Allison Farmer, creator of Flippin’ Finds & Makin’ Signs. Free.

- Holiday Sing-Along with Mudgy and Santa

11 a.m. | Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave. Author Susan Nipp will share her new book, “Mudgy & Millie Adventures: Costa Rica.” Bring your cameras and phones for pictures. Free.

- American Legion Bingo

1 p.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. New, experienced, fun caller and new games with progressive jackpots. Lunch provided (donation requested but not required). Must be at least 18 to play. 208-773-9054. $10 minimum buy-in.

- Holiday Celebration

1 p.m. | Athol Library, 30399 Third St. Join us for hot cocoa, cookies, crafts, and holiday music. Free.

SUNDAY, Dec. 15

- American Legion Sunday Breakfast

8 a.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Support your local veterans and have a home-cooked breakfast. Kids younger than 5 eat free. $5-$7.

MONDAY, Dec. 16

- Striders INW

8 a.m. | Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. 208-772-3417. $1 donation. (also happens on Wednesday)

- Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive

8:30 a.m. | Cribbage. $1.

1 p.m. | Lake City Tappers. $1. (Also on Wednesday)

- Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS, Inc.)

9 a.m. | Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St. A nonprofit weight-loss support and wellness organization that offers education, encouragement and great program to help live life at its best. For all ages. First visit is free.

- Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way

9 a.m. | Fit N’ Fall Proof.

3 p.m. | Chair Yoga. $3-$10.

- Love to Sing?! SWEET!!! We Are Sweet Adelines

7 p.m. | Canvas Church, 2200 N. Seventh St. Visit a rehearsal and see if we are a fit for you. We are a group of women who love to sing four-part a capella harmony in the barbershop style. Rehearsals are every Monday night at 7 p.m. www.cdachorus.com or 208-717-1332. Free.

- Compulsive Eaters Anonymous — HOW

7 p.m. | Kootenai Health Resource Center, 2003 Kootenai Health Way. A healthy eating group with a doctor-approved food plan. www.ceahow.org, 208-818-4242 or 208-765-5402. Free.

TUESDAY, Dec. 17

- Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way.

9:30 a.m. | Fit N Fall Proof. Free.

1:30 p.m. | Mahjong. $1.

Health Insurance Q & A

6 p.m. | Hayden Library, 8385 N. Government Way. Free.

- Overeaters Anonymous

6:30 p.m. | Kootenai Health, MRI Conference Room. 208-771-0543 or www.oa.org. Free.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18

- Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way

9 a.m. | Tai Chi. $1.

Noon | Dominoes, Pinochle, Cribbage. $1.

- Lake City Center, 1916 N. Lakewood Drive

11 a.m. | Blood Pressure Clinic with Caring Hands. Free.

12:30 p.m. | Canasta Combined with Hand-n-Foot. $1.

1 p.m. | Watercolor Class with Diane. Must call to register, 208-771-6138. $11.

- Family History Help from the Kootenai County Genealogical Society

1 p.m. | Hayden Library, 8385 N. Government Way. Free.

2 p.m. | Tech Help. Have questions about your mobile devices – smartphones, tablet, e-reader, etc.? Want to learn about amazing online resources and have no idea where to start? Come in and get the help you need! Free.

5 p.m. | Star Wars Night. Join us to celebrate the conclusion of the Skywalker saga and the release of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ with an evening of games, trivia, snacks, tech demos, photo ops and more! Fee.

- Bayview Book Club

4 p.m. | Athol Library, 30399 Third St. We will be discussing Letters from Father Christmas, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Free.

- 55+ Singles Friendship Group

5 p.m. | Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave. Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. (208) 676-8456 or (208) 699-3411. $12 annual membership fee.

- American Legion $1 Taco Night

5:30 p.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave. Served in the lounge. Children are welcome to eat in the dining hall. $1-$5.

- Family and Friends of Addicts

6 p.m. | One Church Spokane, E. 15601 24th Ave., Spokane Valley. We utilize tools and principles to help navigate relationships with those affected by addiction and are then able to find peace, strength and hope. Join every Wednesday evening. Free.

- Jazz Bus — Student Concert

6:30 p.m. | The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St. The JACC is proud to support the talented student musicians who have been sitting in and entertaining our audiences. Hear some great music and support local students. Doors open at 6 p.m. for hot chocolate and cider. All proceeds support these student musicians. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Eventbrite.com or at the door.