THURSDAY 12/7

SAM LIGHTS UP!--This multicultural celebration for the whole family features several holiday traditions including Loi Krathong, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas. Free cider and cookies, with entertainment by the Dickens Carolers. Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St, 654-3100, 5 pm, free.

NETWORK FOR LIFE--Singer-songwriter Kathryn Mostow speaks about music as a healing tool for those affected by life-challenging illnesses. Group Health-Capitol Hill, 528-9975, 7 pm.

FRIDAY 12/8

GREAT FIGGY PUDDING STREET CORNER CAROLING COMPETITION--More than 40 caroling teams will line the streets of downtown as guests vote for their favorite. This competition benefits the Pike Place Market Senior Center and Downtown Food Bank. Westlake Center, 5 pm.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR--Forty booths of holiday gift ideas for the whole family, including baked goods and specialty foods. Swedish Medical Center, Glaser Auditorium, 747 Broadway, 386-2090, 7:30 am-5 pm.

SATURDAY 12/9

NORTHWEST TV HOLIDAY REUNION--Lacking in nightmare fodder? The Museum of History and Industry is bringing Seattle's TV heroes under one roof: KIRO's JP Patches and Gertrude; KING's Stan Boreson; KSTW's (formerly KTNT) Brakeman Bill and Engineer Walt; and the widow of KOMO's Captain Puget. MOHAI, 2700 24th Ave E, 324-1126, 1 pm, free with museum admission.

PUNK ROCK GARAGE SALE--Sudden Death Records and D.O.A. celebrate the holidays with a garage sale featuring punk rock memorabilia, vintage vinyl, CDs, posters, T-shirts, and autographs. Railway Club, Dunsmuir and Seymour, Vancouver, BC, 604-872-2792, noon-4 pm.

SUNDAY 12/10

CHILDRENS' CHRISTMAS IN SCANDINAVIA--An afternoon of festive activities including a St. Lucia pageant, crafts, dancing Norwegian kids, and an Icelandic Christmas skit. Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St, 789-5707, 1 pm, $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 children (free for children under five).

WEDNESDAY 12/13

BRAGGING/MONEYMAKING SEMINAR--Self-made millionaire and author of Everything I Learned About Money I Learned from an Exotic Dancer Marci Strange presents "Millionaire Mindset," sponsored by Windermere Real Estate. Columbia Tower, Fourth and Columbia, 40th Floor, 800-764-6891 or www.millionairehabits.com for more info, 6:45 pm.