Weekend Living Calendar for December 1-2

Family fun

A Holly Jolly Day in Kent — Winterfest 2007

TODAY Waffle breakfast, 1-mile walk, tours of historic downtown, carriage rides, Kent Parks Holiday Bazaar, photos with Santa, entertainment, tree-lighting ceremony, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today, downtown Kent (253-813-6976 or www.kentwinterfest.com).

Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner

TODAY Family style dinner of traditional Norwegian foods; open to non-members, noon-6 p.m. today, Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; $5-$17.50 (425-485-9085 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org).

"Tween" Night

TODAY Games, activities and snacks for youth grades 5-6, 7:30-10 p.m. today, Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell; $3. (425-485-9797).

Northwest Holiday Arts Gift Show

TODAY Works by professional artists including painters, potters and photographers, jewelry, food specialties and wearable art, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today, Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 N.E. 80th St., Redmond; food items to benefit Hopelink requested (206-407-7620 or www.nwholidayarts.com).

Pancake Breakfast

TODAY Pancakes, ham, sausage, eggs, coffee and tea, 8-11:30 a.m. today, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; $4-$5 (425-487-2441 or www.northshoreseniorcenter.org).

Carol Sing

TODAY Includes accompaniment by live musicians and hot cider, 6 p.m. today, Miller's Community and Arts Center, 4597 Tolt Ave., Carnation (425-333-5007 or www.millersarts.com).

Swil Kanim

TODAY Storytelling, poetry and music with Native American violinist Swil Kanim, 8 p.m. today, Miller's Community & Arts Center, 4597 Tolt Ave., Carnation; by donation (425-333-5007 or www.millersarts.com).

Holiday Open House

TODAY Issaquah Historical Society hosts visits and photos with Santa, a craft fair, refreshments, and children's art activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Issaquah Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N., Issaquah (425-392-3500 or www.issaquahhistory.org).

Holiday Extravaganza

TODAY Children can make simple gifts and listen to holiday music by the Dickens Carolers; ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult, 2 p.m. today, Kenmore Library, 18138 73rd Ave. N.E., Kenmore (425-486-8747 or www.kcls.org/kenmore)

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

TODAY Handmade gifts, entertainment and lunch, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend (425-831-1900 or www.siviewpark.org)

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

TODAY Visit from Santa, entertainment by local musicians, children's gifts and refreshments, 5-7 p.m. today, Renton Piazza, South Third Street and Burnett Avenue South, Renton (425-917-0173 or www.piazzarenton.com).

Holiday Snack and Craft

TODAY Create a gingerbread house and holiday ornaments. 2-4 p.m. today, Washington Elementary School, 20 E Street N.E., Auburn. Cost: $2 per person, $3 for nonresidents. (253-931-3043).

Santa Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

TODAY Children's parade, a short ceremony, community caroling and lighting of the Christmas tree in front of City Hall. Santa House will be open before and after event for photos. 4:30. p.m. today, 25 W. Main St., Auburn (253-931-3043).

Tree Lighting

TODAY Santa and Mrs. Claus will start things off as they arrive on a fire truck. There will also be caroling, hot cider and cookies. 5-7.p.m. Saturday. Piazza Renton, South Third Street and Burnett Avenue South, Renton. (425-917-0173 orwww.piazzarenton.com).

Festival of Lights & Cookies with Mrs. Claus

TODAY-SUN Light displays and cookies with Mrs. Claus, noon-3 p.m., today-Sunday,2 Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell (425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com).

Hometown Holidays Light Up The Junction

TODAY-SUN Tree-lighting ceremony, 6 p.m. today, Southwest Alaska Street and California Avenue Southwest, Seattle; store events, carriage rides, Santa photos, kids' craft activities, Adult Cheer Garden, caroling, noon-7 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, West Seattle Junction, Seattle (www.wsjunction.org).

Winter Festival and Crafts Fair

TODAY-SUN Holiday shopping with 115 crafts vendors, entertainment on two stages, food, quilt raffle, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $2-$4 (206-783-2244 or www.phinneycenter.org).

Bainbridge Island Christmas in the Country

TODAY-SUN Self-guided driving tour of historic homes, farms and nonprofits hosting regional artists, authors and musicians, arts and crafts, pony rides, food, entertainment, Santa photos, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Bainbridge Island; free, maps available online, at participating venues and at Chamber of Commerce, 509 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge (206-842-6883 or www.christmasinthecountry.info).

Gingerbread Lane

TODAY-SUN Unique creations from area businesses on display in front of the KidsQuest Children's Museum , through Sunday, Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Mall Blvd. S.E., Bellevue (425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestmuseum.org)

Community-Wide Hanukkah Celebration

SUN Family celebration of the Festival of Lights with candlelighting ceremony, games, arts and crafts, gift bazaar, make your own menorah and dreidel, storytelling, musical program, lunch and latkes available for purchase, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island; free (206-232-7115).

Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center Grand Opening

SUN Celebrate the Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center's grand opening after its major expansion with tours, refreshments, Opening Ceremony, silent auction and visit from the Christmas Ship, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, 43rd Avenue South and Lake Washington Boulevard South, Seattle (206-386-1913).

Juanita Bay Wildlife Tours

SUN Guided tour of the wetlands park; meet at 1 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot at Juanita Bay Park, 2201 Market St., Kirkland. (425-587-3300 or www.ci.kirkland.wa.us)

RedmondLights Kickoff Celebration

SUN Tree lighting and music at Redmond City Hall followed by the Holiday RiverWalk along the Sammamish River to Redmond Town Center for live entertainment from many cultures, refreshments and children's activities, 4-8 p.m. Sunday, beginning at City Hall Campus, 15670 N.E. 85th St. with tree lighting at 5 p.m. Shuttle runs between City Hall and Redmond Town Center 3:30-9 p.m. (425-556-2352 or www.redmond.gov).

Santa Claus Visits Classic Nursery

ENDS 12/16 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday-Dec. 16, Classic Nursery & Landscape Company, 12526 Avondale Road, Redmond (425-885-5678 or www.classicnursery.com).

Issaquah Reindeer Festival

ENDS 12/23 Visits with the Santa and his reindeer, stories read by elves and arts and crafts, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily through Dec. 23; call for Santa's hours, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah; $8-$10.50 (425-391-5508 or www.cougarmountainzoo.org).

Holiday Light Train

ENDS 12/24 Train ride to view Redmond Town Center's light displays, daily; hours vary, Redmond Town Center, 16495 N.E. 74th St., Redmond; $3-$5 (425-867-0808 or www.redmondtowncenter.com).

Snowflake Lane

ENDS 12/24 Sixty live toy soldiers perform synchronized drumming, with music, lights and magical snow, along Bellevue Way, 7 p.m. daily, on the sidewalks between Bellevue Square, Bellevue Place and Lincoln Square, Bellevue; free parking at those locations during show. (425-454-8096 or www.bellevuecollection.com)

Garden d'Lights

ENDS 12/31 Bellevue Botanical Garden Society's annual flower garden of light sculpture, 5-9:30 p.m. daily (through Dec. 31), Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue; $5 for on-site parking (425-452-2750 or www.bellevuebotanical.org).

Clam Lights

ENDS 1/1 5-9 p.m. daily through Jan. 1, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd., Renton. (425-430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov).

Magic Season Ice Arena

ENDS 1/6 Covered open-air skating rink with a view of the park's lighted waterfall, open daily, hours vary (closed Dec. 25), Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue. $6-$9; personal skates allowed (425-453-1223 or www.magicseason.com).

Entertainment

"In the Shadow of the Moon"

TODAY-SUN David Sington's first-rate documentary concentrates on stories told by the astronauts who walked on the moon between 1969 and 1972. The wide-ranging interviews have plenty of heart and humor, as well as a touch of spirituality. 100 minutes. (Crest Cinemas, see movie listings for showtimes).

"The Polar Express"

TODAY-SUN Robert Zemeckis' film has a genuine warmth and sweetness to it. It's not ideal — the animated human characters look decidedly odd at times and some gooey songs bring the movie to a screeching halt — but the visual effects are at times breathtaking, and the story's gentle message shines through. 100 minutes. (North Bend Theatre, see movie listings for showtimes).

"Enchanted"

ONGOING An irresistible blend of screwball comedy and Disney fairy-tale musical, "Enchanted" takes its enchanting premise (an animated princess gets whooshed into real-life Manhattan) and prances away with it, holding the audience happily captive. 107 minutes. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"August Rush"

ONGOING Audacious and deeply sentimental, "August Rush" is nevertheless a pulse-quickening tear-jerker about a musical prodigy in search of the parents who don't know he's alive. 100 minutes. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"

ONGOING This film, an inventive but strangely grim fairy tale, stars Dustin Hoffman as the eccentric owner of a magical toy store; he gets ill and dies, as does the movie. 94 minutes. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Fred Claus"

ONGOING A mixed bag as a holiday comedy, "Fred Claus" is held together by a savvy, knowing performance by Vince Vaughn as Santa's disgruntled older brother. 100 minutes. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Bee Movie"

ONGOING In the world of animated movies, there's Pixar, and then there's everyone else. And even when "everyone else" includes Jerry Seinfeld, it's still second best. "Bee Movie" has some funny one-liners and should be a pleasant enough diversion for kids. But that's all it is: pleasantly funny at best. 91 minutes. (Several theaters, see movie listings for locations and showtimes).

"Chicken Little"

TODAY The famous fable about a feathered creature is turned into a musical comedy. Final performances 1 and 3 p.m. today. Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; $8 (425-827-3123 or www.studio-east.org).

Celtic Music's Voyage to Appalachia

TODAY Highland, Heath & Holler celebrate the transference of Scottish and Irish culture through music to the Appalachia region, 8 p.m. today, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; $15-$33 (425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org).

"Beauty and the Beast"

TODAY-SUN An original version of the fairytale, 1Final performances 7 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue; $9 (425-452-7155 or www.bytf.org).

"The Big Friendly Giant"

TODAY-SUN David Wood's adaptation of one of Roald Dahl's popular fantasy tales, about a little girl and her big pal. 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Seattle Children's Theatre, Eve Alvord Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; $17-$33 (206-441-3322 or www.sct.org). .

"Cinderella — An English Pantomime"

TODAY-SUN Holiday music, outrageous costumes, British accents — it's all there, in Centerstage's romp through England's favorite traditional Yuletide entertainment. 2 and 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 S.W. Dash Point Road, Federal Way; $8-$25 (253-661-1444 or www.centerstagetheatre.com).

"Honk!"

TODAY-SUN A community staging of the family musical based on Hans Christian Anderson's familiar tale, "The Ugly Duckling." 7:30 p.m. today, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor; $16 (360-679-2237 www.whidbeyplayhouse.org).

"Jospeph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

TODAY-SUN An Edmonds staging of the biblical Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice fantasia. 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; $17-$20 (425-774-9600 or www.driftwoodplayers.com).

"The King & I"

TODAY-SUN Village Theatre presents the atmospheric Richard Rodgers-Oscar Hammerstein II musical about a Victorian-era English woman who becomes governess to the children of the King of Siam. 2 and 8 p.m. today, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Village Theatre, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah; $22-$55 (425-392-2202 or www.villagetheatre.org). .

"Meet Me in St. Louis"

TODAY-SUN A Tacoma production of the nostalgic musical about the Smith clan, set in 1903. 2 and 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma; $16-$23 (253-565-6867 or tmp.org).

"Narnia: A Musical"

TODAY-SUN Auburn Regional Theatre presents a musical by Jules Tasca, Thomas Tierney and Ted Drachman, based on the C.S. Lewis fantasy tale, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." 8 p.m. today, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. S.E., Auburn; $12-$20 (206-325-6500 or www.experience-art.org).

"Peter Pan"

TODAY-SUN The lad from Never-Never Land flies into the Darling home once again, in Joy Marzec's new adaptation of the Peter Pan tale for Book-It Repertory Theatre, closely drawn from J.M. Barrie's original storybook. 7:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Center House Theatre, Seattle Center; $15-$40 (206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org).

"Seussical"

TODAY-SUN The Lynn Ahrens/Stephen Flaherty musical based on the characters and tales of Dr. Seuss. Produced by Civic Light Opera/Seattle Musical Theatre. Final performances 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $25-$35 (206-363-2809 or www.seattlemusicaltheatre.com).

"Sleeping Beauty"

TODAY-SUN Tacoma Little Theatre presents the musical retelling of the "Sleeping Beauty" myth by writer Charles Way and composer Chad Henry. Final performances 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday, Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., Tacoma; $18-$22 (253-272-2281 or www.tacomalittletheatre.com).

" 'Twas the Night{$326}"

TODAY-SUN A musical spoof, loosely based on a Christmas poem, for the family crowd. 10 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. today, 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Studio East, 402 Sixth St. S., Kirkland; $12 (425-827-3123 or www.studio-east.org).

"A Holiday to Remember"

TODAY-SUN Music from a variety of world cultures, religions and regions performed by the Everett Chorale, 7:30 p.m. today, 3 p.m. Sunday, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $14-$16 (425-257-8600 or www.everettchorale.org). 40th Anniversary Concert

TODAY-SUN Bellevue Philharmonic concert features works by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Puccini and Piazzolla's "Concerto for Bandoneon" with guest soloist Peter Soave, 7:30 Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue; $12.25-$36 (206-325-6500 or www.bellevuephil.org).

"The Nutcracker"

TODAY-SUN Olympic Ballet Theatre with the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra, 2 and 7 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday,12/1-2 Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell; $18-$30 (425-774-7570 or www.npacf.org).

"The Magic Flute"

TODAY-SUN Bellevue Opera presents Mozart's final masterpiece; performed in English, 7:30 p.m. day, 2 p.m. Sunday, Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton; $25-$35 (206-325-6500 or www.ticketwindowonline.com).

Mannheim Steamroller

SUN The original band will perform with a 22-piece orchestra of local musicians playing Christmas music from a new CD as well as audience favorites, 7 p.m. Sunday, Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $30-$152 (866-332-8499 or www.comcastarenaeverett.com).Christmas in America

SUN Bellevue Chamber Chorus with special guests Cascadia Brass perform, 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; $9-$18 (425-881-0445 or www.bellevuechamberchorus.net).

Gloria!

SUN Master Chorus Eastside performs music for chorus and harp, 3 p.m. Sunday, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; $15-$20 (425-893-9900 or www.kpcenter.org).

Home events and classes

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Events

Spaces between places

TODAY Explore downtown Seattle's parks, plazas, and gardens, including Freeway Park, the Harbor Steps and tucked away spaces. 10 a.m.-noon today (tour meets at the) Rainier Square (Atrium), 1333 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $10-$12 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Meet the Author: Sunamita Lim

TODAY The author discusses her books, "Spa Living: Ideas, Tips & Recipes for Revitalizing Body-Mind-Spirit" and "Japanese Style: Designing With Nature's Beauty," 3 p.m. today, Ming's Asian Gallery, 10217 Main St., Bellevue. (425-462-4008 or www.mingsgallery.com)

giveART

ENDS 12/13 Kirkland Arts Center annual holiday art sale features crafts and fine art by instructors, members and students, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays; open until 9 p.m. Dec. 13, Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St., Kirkland (425-822-7161 or www.kirklandartscenter.org)

Holiday Tree Sale

ENDS 12/22 Proceeds help fund youth trips to build homes in Tijuana, 5-9 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 22, St. John Vianney Church, 12600 84th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. (425-823-6840).

Festival of Poinsettias

ENDS 12/24 More than 30 varieties of poinsettias themed trees, plant seminars, music and weekend visits with Santa, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com)

Classes

Bows, bows, bows

TODAY Learn how to make bows using a variety of techniques to give packages a professional look. 2-3 p.m. today, PS-Stores, 515 S. Michigan St., Seattle; $15 (206-762-0540 or www.ps-stores.com).

Gift wrap and bow demonstrations

TODAY Runs through Dec. 23. 1 and 3 p.m., The Container Store, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; free (425-453-7120 or www.containerstone.com).

Ornaments for the birds

TODAY Create holiday ornaments that attract and feed birds; preregistration required. 1:30-4 p.m. today, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; $12 (206-684-8020 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Stained glass

TODAY Discover how to transform an ordinary glass patio table into a stained glass jewel as students create their own mini-tabletop, no experience needed; preregistration required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, 5415 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; $65 (206-525-1577 or www.seymourstainedglass.com).

Ornamental steel welding

TODAY-SUN Two-day hands on class, learning the basics of MIG welding while focusing on safety; preregistration required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today-Sunday, Seattle; $155-$175 (206-685-3276 or depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl).

Christmas in the country Bainbridge Island

TODAY-SUN Visit historic homes, a barn and classic newer homes with art, music and food in this self-guided tour. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Bainbridge Island; free (206-842-6883 or www.christmasinthecountry.info).

Children's tree decorating workshops

TODAY-SUN Children accompanied by adults, may drop in and decorate their own living miniature trees with tiny trimmings. 10 a.m.-noon today-Sunday, Swanson's, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle; $15 (206-782-2543 or www.swansonsnursery.com).

Dearborn House Centennial

SUN Event that shows off the house which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a city landmark. 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 1117 Minor Ave., Seattle; free (206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org).

Free Yoga Sunday

SUN An introduction for beginners, noon-1:30 p.m. Sunday,12/2 The Yoga Barn, 660 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah; free. (register: 425-427-0038 or www.yogabarn.com)

Holiday Kids' Crafts

ENDS 12/16 Kids 12 and under can make holiday ornaments to take home, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays (Sunday through Dec. 16), Kidd Valley Bellevue, 15259 N.E. Bel-Red Road, Bellevue (425-643-4165) and Kidd Valley Kenmore, 6434 Bothell Way N.E., Kenmore (425-485-5514).

Holiday luminaries

WED All tools and materials provided; preregistration required. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sweetgrass Home & Garden, 332 Burnett Ave. S., Renton; $28 (425-226-7280 or www.sweetgrasshome.com).

Paint Your Own Holiday Ceramics

WED Paint a piece of pottery to be fired and returned in time for the holidays; for all ages, 7-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island; $10 (Register: 206-236-3545 or www.myparksandrecreation.com)

Get ready for Christmas ornaments

THU Learn beginning turning skills and create five charming holiday ornaments in a variety of woods and or acrylics in this one session class; preregistration required. noon-3 p.m., Woodcraft, 5963 Corson Ave. S., Seattle; $60 plus $5 materials fee (206-767-6394 or www.woodcraft.com/stores).

Preparing for the Holidays

ENDS 12/23 Ways to counteract holiday stress with Buddhist teachings on how to keep inner peace during busy times; can be taken individually or as a series, 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays Dec. 5-19, Northwest Arts Center, 9825 N.E. 24th St., Bellevue, and 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 9-23, Stonehouse Bookstore, 10600 N.E. 68th St., Redmond; $5-$10 per class. (206-526-9565 or www.meditateeastside.org)

Plan ahead

Celebrations Holiday Home Tour

DEC. 7 Self-guided tour of five Woodinville area homes decorated for the holidays; benefits Assistance League of the Eastside programs, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 7, locations and directions provided with ticket purchase; $25. (206-953-6930 or www.eastside.assistanceleague.org)

Mount Baker Home Tour and Home Renovation Fair

DEC. 8 Six homes and the newly renovated Mount Baker Rowing & Sailing Center are open for tour, proceeds benefit the Mount Baker Community Club. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Dr., S.; $20 (206-722-7209 or www.mountbaker.org/hometour.php).

Rommegrot Class

DEC. 8 Learn how to make this traditional Norwegian holiday dessert; non-members welcome, 9 a.m. Dec. 8, Sons of Norway Lodge, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; free. (register: 425-485-9085 or www.bothellsonsofnorway.org)

Northwest Builders Show

DEC. 11-12 Event has 150 booths and is the largest trade-show for the state of Washington remodel and home building industry; preregistration required. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue; various prices (425-451-7920 or www.northwestbuildersshow.com).

Ongoing

Home Depot clinics

TODAY, SUN, THU Selecting the perfect power tool (10 a.m. today), tiling floors and walls (11 a.m. today), creative ideas for holiday decorating (1 p.m. Sunday), preparing your home for being away (7 p.m. Thursday), all Home Depots (call to confirm); free (www.homedepotclinics.com).

Ikea kitchen planning seminar and flooring installation

TODAY Learn how to create a kitchen using a planning tool, wooden planning blocks and template, 9-10 a.m. Saturday; In-store experts demonstrate laminate-floor installation each Saturday in the rug-and-flooring department. Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Saturdays (call to confirm), Ikea, 600 S.W. 41st St., Renton; free (425-656-2980 or www.ikea.com).

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Compiled by Christopher Taylor, Doug Knoop, Madeline McKenzie, Nyssa Rogers, Laurie Dunlap and Jordan Dawson.