The mercury continues to drop and mornings will bring icy and frosty conditions to the area, with lows expected in the mid- to high-20s. Mostly sunny skies are predicted to bring the temperatures as high as the mid-30s throughout the weekend. Bundle up, wear layers and keep warm.
TODAY
Donations are being accepted today for the annual Valley Toy Run to benefit the Lewiston Salvation Army, organized by the Highwaymen Motorcycle Club. The donated toys will hitch a ride to the Salvation Army in Lewiston when kickstands pull up at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lancer Lanes in Clarkston. All motorcyclists are welcome. Donations may be made at locations including The Wrangler in Lewiston, Hells Canyon Harley-Davidson in Lewiston, The Overtime Bar and Grill in East Lewiston, The Huddle Tavern in North Lewiston, Lancer Lanes in Clarkston, Banner Bank in Clarkston, Columbia Bank in Clarkston, and Bruneel Point S tire shop in Lewiston.
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PULLMAN - Live Drive-Thru Nativity, featuring more than 50 characters from Bethlehem, can be seen today and Saturday at Living Faith Fellowship in Pullman. The free, interactive display is open from 6 to 8 p.m. each night at 1035 S. Grand Ave.
SATURDAY
The Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History will hold an Alternative Giving Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the center. The fair allows community members to donate to a variety of local nonprofit charities. The event includes holiday music, coffee and cocoa, treats and a photo booth.
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The women of All Saints Catholic Church will hold a cookie and "Twice but Nice" re-gifting sale from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church, 3330 14th St., Lewiston.
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The eighth annual Christina Clark's Christmas Extravaganza runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion, 1229 Burrell Ave., Lewiston. Admission is $4 or $3 per person with canned food or blanket donation and runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Besides many vendors, the event includes a bounce house, face painting and a gingerbread house competition. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free.
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MOSCOW - McConnell Mansion will present a free Victorian Christmas from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the mansion, 110 S. Adams St., here. The old-fashioned event is sponsored by the Latah County Historical Society. Families can enjoy a festive atmosphere, with the mansion decorated for Christmas, along with treats, hot wassail and children's crafts. There will be music on the Victrola and performances by the Palouse Chorale Society's Chamber Choir.
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MOSCOW - The Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse at the Winter Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, and from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Palouse Mall.
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POTLATCH - The Potlatch community Lighted Christmas Parade starts at 5 p.m. Saturday. The theme is "It's a Sasquatch Christmas in Potlatch," and following the parade, there will be a Christmas open house at the Potlatch Public Library at 5:30 p.m. Cookies, cider, children's crafts and live music by the Junior Jammers are slated for the event. New library branch manager Cass Meissner will be welcomed, and attendees can bid farewell to outgoing manager Donna Quiring. Community fireworks will conclude the night.
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