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May 2008

Date

City

Description

April 18 - June 16

Sandpoint

Art Quilts: Beyond Tradition Exhibit Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery. www.artinsandpoint.org

26- May 4

Sandpoint

K&K Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club's annual spring fishing contest. 208-263-0424

2-4

Coeur d'Alene

The 2nd Annual CDA Film Festival! Lots of documentaries, food films, romantic stories for your date night, short shorts, short docs, animated shorts, great kids films, and a locals program featuring filmmakers from North Idaho. Come see something!  Tickets are $9. Available at the door only. Sales begin Friday, May 2 at 5:00 pm for all screenings. Cash and checks only please. Kids age 5 and under are $3. Kids age 5 – 12 are $5 per ticket. Families of 4 or more: $20. Sorry tweeners and teens, you pay full price.  All screenings will be held in the beautiful Coeur d'Alene Resort in Bay 6 of the Conference Center. Easy access, free parking, downtown location. www.cdafilmfestival.com 

2-24

Coeur d'Alene

Into The Woods  Presented by the Lake City Playhouse
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's "Into the Woods" blends well-known tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood with an original story of a childless baker and his wife, who desperately want children, but must remove the curse standing in their way. Share the experience of these family characters, as they learn to "Be Careful What You Wish For" because you might get it when you go "Into the Woods".
Showtime's: All Thursday through Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm and Sundays start at 2:00 pm. Tickets: $16 for Adults, $13. For Seniors/Students and $10. for Children 12 and under; call 208-667-1323 for reservations

3

Coeur d'Alene

Season Finale Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra. The Firebird Suite - Stravinsky. Overture: "Consecration of the House" - Beethoven. Concerto for Two Pianos - Mendelssohn. Jan and Sandy Mauchley, pianists. 7:30 p.m. NIC Schuler Auditorium Tickets available through Coeur d’Alene Symphony at 208-765-3833, TicketsWest at 800-325-SEAT, or at the door. $15 adults; $12 seniors; $8 students; convenience fees may apply

3

Coeur d'Alene

Cabin Fever Shopping Spree! 3 Chances to Win Over $700 in Gift Certificates! Tired of Winter?  Finally!  A way to Break those Cabin Fever Blues!  Grab your friends and come to the best shopping in the Inland Northwest - Downtown Coeur d’Alene! 

28 stores will be offering complimentary refreshments and in-store specials from 10 am - 5 pm, as well as a great lunch special provided by Tito Macaroni’s in the Plaza Shops.  Pick up your free “Mother’s Day Wish List”, visit at least 12 of these stores and you will also be in for a chance to WIN one of three great prize baskets of gift certificates.   (Grand Prize - $350, 2nd Place - $250, 3rd Place - $125.  Drawing held at 6 pm in the Plaza Shops.  Need not be present to win.)

Participating businesses will be marked with balloons.  Free 2 hour Parking!  Free Admittance!  Three great chances to win!  Easy walk to all participating merchants!  Excellent way to find great Mother's Day ideas!  Who could ask for more?

3

Athol

Silverwood Theme Park Opens.  Highway 95 in Athol, Idaho
208-683-3400 or  www.silverwoodthemepark.com.

3

Osburn

Loyalty Day Parade

3

Bonners Ferry

Salsa Festival Carolyn Testa 290-7039, carolynltesta@yahoo.com

9

Coeur d'Alene

Steppin' Out with My Baby... a Date Night for Moms featuring NIC Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers, Jazz Co and NIC Jazz Ensemble. North Idaho College Boswell Hall Schuler Auditorium. FREE 7:30 pm 769.7764

9

Coeur d'Alene

Art Walk Downtown Coeur d'Alene. 2nd Friday of the month. Enjoy an evening of exceptional art, fine dining and friends. From 5-8 pm galleries host opening receptions with the opportunity to meet the artists, listen to live music and view newly arrived works of art, all within an easy strolling distance. Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance

9

Sandpoint

Main Street Souvenirs, Panida Theater. An intimate Scott Kirby piano concert & visual art exhibition. 8pm

10

Wallace

Depot Days and Classic Car Show. What started as a day of the excitement of watching the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot being moved in 1986, this festival has grown to an all-day extravaganza. Visitors can stroll among over 300 Classic Cars throughout the Historic Downtown area. Included in the festivities are craft and food vendors, activities for kids, and live entertainment on the Gazebo. Depot Foundation event runs the Saturday before Mother's Day. For information call 208-752-0111 northernpacificdepot@cebridge.net 

10

Coeur d'Alene

Pancake Feed Fundraiser, 6:00 am. Kootenai County Sheriff's department Marine Division, Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

10

Coeur d'Alene

4-H County Horse Judging Contest, Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

11

Coeur d'Alene

Mother's Day Concert featuring NIC Wind Symphony and Madrigal Singers. North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene City Park Bandshell. FREE 2:00 pm 769.7764

14

Enaville

Back to Summer BBQ, Snake Pit

14

Sandpoint

Fly Fishing Film Tour, Panida Theater. 7pm

15

Kellogg

Chocolate & Wine Tasting Cancer Benefit, Silver Mountain

15

Sandpoint

Lost in the '50s Concert, Panida Theater. 7pm

15-17

Kellogg

Mine Rescue, Silver Mountain

15-18

Sandpoint

Lost in the '50s. Vintage car parade and show, dance shows, concerts, a street dance and a fun run.208-265-5678

16-17

Sandpoint

Panhandle Piecemakers Quilt Show.

Panhandle Piecemakers will be celebrating their 20th year of quilting together!  The quilt show will be held at the Sandpoint Community Center, Fri. from 10-6 and Sat. 10-4. There is a $3.00 donation at the door. Info

17

Hayden

2nd Annual Hayden City Kite Festival, 11:30 AM, Broadmoore Park off of Atlas Road. 

17

Bonners Ferry

Boundary Community Health Fair - 9AM-noon, fun run at 7AM Tina Wilson 267-3141 x324

17

Kellogg

Kellogg Elks Parade

17-18

Coeur d'Alene

Historic Fort Grounds Home Tour, May 17th & 18th 2008.  Tickets $40  Benefit Human Rights Education Institute.  Reservations 208-292-2359

18

Coeur d'Alene

AJ's Trails and Tails Dog Walk 6 a.m., NIC grounds Second annual event. Information: (208) 769-3361.

18

Sandpoint

Demolition Derby~1pm (Harvey Rutherford 263-3701) Bonner County Fairgrounds

20

Sandpoint

BCBR Barrel Racing 6:30 (Fair Office 263-8414) Bonner County Fairgrounds

21

Sandpoint

Five Minutes of Fame. Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911

23

Bonners Ferry

Farm Tour ~ Rene Riddle and Kim Jelinek Rene.Riddle@id.nacdnet.net

24

Bayview

Bayview Local Artists Show & Tell. For more info contact Judy Gullidge 683-0941, Susie Snider 683-2959 or Jean Bryant 509-276-1826

24

Lookout Pass

Route of the Hiawatha opens

24

Coeur d'Alene

Barrel & Pole Series, Kootenai County Saddle Club. Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

24

Coeur d'Alene

Wild Waters Water Park opens. New this year is the Riverhouse Bar on the Lazy River. The 1,400ft river features a 40 foot waterfall, Tarzan swing rope ride and the Riverhouse Bar is on the river serving frozen specialty drinks, beer and wine. There are 14 slides; the fastest anywhere and kiddie lagoon make's Wild Waters the ultimate in family fun this summer! 208-667-6491 or visit their Website, www.wildwaterswaterpark.com.

24-25

Priest Lake

Spring Festival Arts & crafts, food vendors, parade, horse drawn wagon rides, pancake breakfast, fun run, more!

24-26

Athol

Silverwood Theme Park - celebration of our American Heroes AND Boulder Beach Water park opens. All military personnel, police officers and firefighters (identification required) receive FREE admission to the park on these special event days and their immediate family members (spouse & children) are 1/2 price General Admission ($18.49 all ages) when they purchase their tickets at the front gate. Not valid with any other discounts, coupons, promotions or special offers. 208-683-3400, ext. 109 or visit their Website, www.silverwoodthemepark.com.

24-25

Coeur d'Alene

Horse Show, 8am-6pm Free admission Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

24-25

St. Maries

Memorial Day Weekend - Fisherman's Breakfast - Avery. Annual fisherman's breakfast, Avery Community Center. Breakfast same day as opening date of trout season.

25

Coeur d'Alene

THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL COEUR D’ALENE MARATHON/HALF MARATHON OFFERS NEW COURSE STARTING AND FINISHING AT RIVERSTONE: North Idaho Centennial Trail welcomes Riverstone as title sponsor and host of the venue.  Packet pick-up for racers is at 5:00 a.m. For registration and more information: Please email Mac Cavasar at mcavasar@roadrunner.com or  www.cdamarathon.com.

25

Coeur d'Alene

Play Day, Kootenai County Saddle Club Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

26-27

Coeur d'Alene

Dog Show, Coeur d'Alene Dog Fanciers - 208/765-1099 Buildings 1, 2, 3 & Main Midway - $5/car for parking, free admission to show www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbshwpg?SHOW=COEU154018 / Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

30

Kellogg

Silver Mountain Opening Day of their new football field size INDOOR water park, Silver Rapids! Bask in the comfortable 84 degree controlled climate while enjoying the beauty of the natural surroundings through skylights and windows.  There are plenty of ways to get wet, from the featured FlowRider surf wave to 7 waterslides, a lazy river and much, much more.  208-783-1111 or www.silvermt.com.

31-June 1

Coeur d'Alene

Poor Boy Horse Show, Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

31-June 1

Post Falls

River City Fiddle Fest Regional Competition. Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 12-5pm. Q'emiln Park

31-June 1

Sandpoint

Boat Show Bonner County Fairgrounds

30-31

Coeur d'Alene

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
May 30, May 31, June 6, and June 7 at 7 p.m., May 31 & June 7 & 8 at 3 p.m., June 1 & 2 at  6 p.m. Lake City Playhouse (208) 714-4890; all seats reserved; $7 if purchased in advance; $10 at the door; specially priced matinee, Sat, May 31 at 3 p.m. all seats $5. Cast made up of 45 local children ages 8-17 currently enrolled in CYT-North Idaho's theater arts classes. For more information about CYT, please call Bliss Lanier at (208) 819-9281.

May 24 - Aug 30

Sandpoint

May 24-Aug. 30 Summer Sounds at Park Place. Free concert series with shows every Saturday through Labor Day Weekend. Local and regional musicians perform at Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, from noon to 2 p.m., sponsored by POAC. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

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June 2008

Date

City

Description

31-June 1

Coeur d'Alene

Poor Boy Horse Show, Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

31-June 1

Post Falls

River City Fiddle Fest Regional Competition. Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 12-5pm. Q'emiln Park

31-June 1

Sandpoint

Boat Show Bonner County Fairgrounds

May 24 - Aug 30

Sandpoint

May 24-Aug. 30 Summer Sounds at Park Place. Free concert series with shows every Saturday through Labor Day Weekend. Local and regional musicians perform at Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, from noon to 2 p.m., sponsored by POAC. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

1-2, 6-8

Coeur d'Alene

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
May 30, May 31, June 6, and June 7 at 7 p.m., May 31 & June 7 & 8 at 3 p.m., June 1 & 2 & 6 p.m. Lake City Playhouse (208) 714-4890; all seats reserved; $7 if purchased in advance; $10 at the door; specially priced matinee, Sat, May 31 at 3 p.m. all seats $5. Cast made up of 45 local children ages 8-17 currently enrolled in CYT-North Idaho's theater arts classes. For more information about CYT, please call Bliss Lanier at (208) 819-9281.

4

Worley

Leann Rimes at the Coeur d'Alene Casino and Resort Hotel! 7:00 p.m. 1-800-523-2464 or www.cdacasino.com.

5

Sandpoint

Annual Spring Fling, Panida Theater.

6

Sandpoint

Mountain Bike Film Festival, Panida Theater. 7pm

6-8

Post Falls

Post Falls Days. Parade June 7, vendors in the park, music, family fun! Post Falls Park and Rec 773-0539

6

Coeur d'Alene

Opera in the Plaza A free concert featuring opera and show tunes in the Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza

6

Coeur d'Alene

Art Walk Downtown Coeur d'Alene. 2nd Friday of the month. Enjoy an evening of exceptional art, fine dining and friends. From 5-8 pm galleries host opening receptions with the opportunity to meet the artists, listen to live music and view newly arrived works of art, all within an easy strolling distance. Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance

7

North Idaho

Free Fishing Day

7

Harrison

Annual KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT www.harrisonidaho.org

7-8

Coeur d'Alene

Rock & Gem Show, North Idaho Mineral Club - 208/772-7643 Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

8

North Idaho

Area Bed & Breakfasts Annual Spring Tour   

The North Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association will be holding its annual Spring Tour on Sunday, June 8th, 2008, from noon to 5 p.m. This tour is free and open to the public. Visit 12 bed and breakfasts from the Coeur d’Alene area, north to Bonners Ferry, Athol and Rathdrum, south to St. Maries & East to Kingston. You will see beautifully decorated homes ready for those summer weddings, special events and private getaways, all serving refreshments for your enjoyment. You will be able to purchase Association cookbooks at all participating B&B’s, several have homemade gifts for sale and an art show featuring local artists will take place at Tranquility B&B. Maps and driving directions will be available at all participating B&Bs, or visit the association website to see a list of those participating and print your own map www.nibba.com . For more information, please contact Shar Scott at American Country Bed and Breakfast 208-664-9650.

10

Sandpoint

BCBR Barrel Racing 6:30 (Fair Office 263-8414) Bonner County Fairgrounds

10

Sandpoint

Scotland to Ireland Concert, Pipes & Drums with Highland dancers - the Crooked Kilt Irish Band and the An Daire Irish Dancers. Panida Theater. 7pm

14-15

Sandpoint

Pend d'Oreille Winery Birthday Party. www.powine.com

13-14

Coeur d'Alene

Car d'Lane Classic Car Show and Cruise. The Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association and the North Idaho Classsic Car Club rev-up for an exciting summer season with the 17th annual Car d'Lane Classic Car Show and Cruise for classic cars '72 and older. Join the "Best Cruise in the Northwest" from 6-10 pm on Friday, June 13th. Then stay for the Classic Car Show from 8am-4pm on Saturday, June 14th. Poker Walks available each day, and Saturday evening ends with families dancing the night away with the Street Dance from 7 - 10 pm. For the ultimate car enthusiast, or those just looking for great family fun! For more information, contact info@cdadowntown.com, check out the web site www.cdadowntown.com or call 208-415-0116 or 208-667-5986.

14

Coeur d'Alene

Greyhound Picnic, Greyhound Pets of America - 208/772-3149 Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

14

Coeur d'Alene

Horse Show, Kootenai County Saddle Club - 208/755-6309 or 208/660-2508 Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

14

Coeur d'Alene

Sheep Show & Sale, Northwest Sheep Breeders Association - 208/263-5652 Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

14

Liberty Lake, WA

15th Annual Liberty Lake Yard sales and 3rd year Artisan's Market in the park. 8 am to 4 pm. Over 200 + homes have a yard sale the same date. Vendors for the event are needed!  Info: Ann W 509 255 9371 

15

Coeur d'Alene

Omoksee, Kootenai County Saddle Club - 208/755-6309 or 208/660-2508 Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

17

Coeur d'Alene

4-H Dog Judging,  Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

16-20

Sandpoint

4-H Horse Camp 263-8511 Bonner County Fairgrounds

18

Sandpoint

Five Minutes of Fame. Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911

18-19

Sandpoint

Plein Air Paint Out features artists painting outside, then showing their paintings at a June 20 reception 208-263-7748

19

Sandpoint

Sandpoint Summer Sampler Tasty food, live music, local brews and wines, games and more at Farmin Park

20-22

Hayden

Hayden Days Beginning on Friday evening at 5:00 pm, the community kicks off its festivities with live 50’s through 70’s live music, dancing, food and vendor crafts at Finucane Park.  Saturday morning, enjoy the Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Hayden Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Lake Fire District starting at 7 am at Hayden Meadows Elementary School.  The Hayden Days Parade will begin at 10 am at the intersection of Dakota Ave. and Gov't Way, proceed south to Prairie Avenue.   Children’s games, food, craft vendors and other activities are planned throughout the day! Sunday's activities will feature the IronMan Triathlon Competition.  Bicyclists will pass by Finucane Park on 4th Street four different times during the course of the day as they complete the two loops of the bicycling phase of this event. Hayden Days will also hold a Boat Show and continued entertainment, games, food, craft vendors and more. For further information visit us on the web at http://www.cityofhaydenid.us/

20-22

Sandpoint

2008 Horsin' Around Horse & Mule Expo Bonner County Fairgrounds. The Extreme Trail Challenge, the Battle of the Breeds, horse and mule drill team competitions and other equine competitions and demonstrations will make this weekend a fun outing for the whole family. 208-683-2349, Marrion Banks

21

Coeur d'Alene

Shrine Circus,  Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

21

Coeur d'Alene

4-H Rabbit Clinic,  Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

21

Sandpoint

Danceworks Spring Dance Concert, Panida Theater. 3pm & 7pm

21

Bonners Ferry

Kootenai River Run - 9:00am www.bonnersferrychamber.com

21

Harrison

Wooden Boat Show www.harrisonidaho.org

21

Harrison

Pig in the Park and June Bug Craft Faire 689-3441

21

Kellogg

Summer Solstice Event Silver Mountain

21

Wallace

Lead Creek Derby

21

Enaville

Bridge the Years - Ride the Wall

22

Coeur d'Alene

Ironman Coeur d'Alene-A 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run all run in succession. Athletes begin their day at 7:00 a.m. and have until midnight to complete what is considered one of the toughest endurance events in the world of sports. Coeur d'Alene Idaho www.ironmancda.com or call 208-664-3194 or 1-877-782-9232

23-27

Coeur d'Alene

4-H Equine Retreat,  Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

24

Sandpoint

BCBR Barrel Racing 6:30 (Fair Office 263-8414) Bonner County Fairgrounds

24