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February 2012

• Feb 4-5 | 41th Annual Snowshoe Softball Tournament Finals

  Hwy 57/Luby Bay Road, Priest Lake
   

• Feb 4 | George Hill Memorial Snowshoe Volleyball Tournament

  Hill's Resort, Priest Lake

• Feb 4 | Pied Piper

  Pend Oreille Arts Council welcomes back the Missoula Children’s Theatre for another splendid production featuring talented young local actors.

  2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Panida, Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

• Feb 4-5 | Priest Lake Sled Dog Race

  The Inland Empire Sled Dog Association Presents:
  Priest Lake Sled Dog Race
  A Pacific Northwest Championship Race
  9:00 am to 1:30 pm
  Highway 57 and Ravin Ranch Road, between milepost  32 and 33
  Novice, Skijor, Sprint, Mid Distance Sled Dog Classes
  Mushers from around the Pacific Northwest travel to compete in the Priest Lake Sled Dog Race, part of the Pacific Northwest Championship Series which features sled dog races in 4 states, CA, ID, OR and WA
  For more information www.iesda.org
   
  Contact Jill Wilson (208) 683-2387

• Feb 4-5 | U. S. Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races

  USFS Airstrip, Priest Lake
   

• Feb 7 | The Good Lovelies

  Mixing folk roots with western swing, The Good Lovelies is a show that’s funny and upbeat with just a pinch of sass. Enjoy textbook three-part harmonies and witty on-stage banter.

  7 p.m. in the Panida, Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-265-ARTS

• Feb 8 | Star Trek Film

  The latest crew of the Starship Enterprise begins its mission at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.

  “Star Trek: The Future Begins,” will be screened in the Community Room at the library, 702 E. Front Ave. Admission and popcorn are free. Sci-fi costumes are encouraged.

  This version of the story – based on the television series create by Gene Roddenberry – was released in 2009 by Paramount Studios and was directed by J.J. Abrams. The cast includes Chris Pine as Capt. Kirk and Zachery Quinto as Spock. It has a running time of 127 minutes.

• Feb 10 | Annual Chocolate Affair

  Downtown Coeur d'Alene. 5 - 8 pm. Chocolatiers please contact (208) 415-0116 for information on how to be a part of this very popular event! 

• Feb 11 | Scotchman Peaks Hike

   Information and to sign up in advance: Scotchman Peaks

• Feb 11 | Sweetheart's Ball

  Greyhound Park, Post Falls. 6:30 pm. Dance to Tuxedo Junction with singer Ruth Pratt
   
  $15 per person/ $120 for reserved table for 8
   
  Date attire, no host bar, Free hors d'oeuvers
   
  Advance reservations recommended. Tickets available at River City Barbering, Washington Trust Bank, Mountain West Bank, Relax & Tan
   
  Brought to you by Post Falls Community Volunteers 
   

• Feb 11 | Sweetheart's Weekend

  Sweetheart's Weekend at Silver Mountain Resort. Speed dating session on chair 3 and cupcake tasting paired with wines from Cupcake Winery.

  www.silvermt.com

   

• Feb 17-Mar 4 | Epic Proportions

  Lake City Playhouse, 1320 East Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene (208)667-1323 LakeCityPlayhouse.org
   

• Feb 17-26 | Sandpoint Winter Carnival

  Annual celebration includes family-friendly winter events including Ski Joring at the fairgrounds, K-9 Keg Pull, Rail Jam and more. SandpointWinterCarnival.com. 208-263-0887

• Feb 18-19 | 16th Annual Muzzleloading Arms & Pioneer Craft Show

  Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Mountain Top Trading - 509/397-4447

   
  Building 1 - $4 admission

• Feb 18 | Mardi Gras

  Silver Mountain Resort annual party. Event Flyer 

   

• Feb 18 | Scotchman Peaks Hike

  Information and to sign up in advance: Scotchman Peaks 

• Feb 23 | Taste of Sandpoint

  Sandpoint Business and Event Center

• Feb 24 | Custer's Grassband Bluegrass Concert

  One of the premiere bluegrass bands of the Pacific Northwest.  The band features hard driving instrumentals complemented with traditional “high lonesome” bluegrass vocals.

  7:30 PM. Cost $20 regular, $15 students
  Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William St
  Post Falls, ID 83854, 208 457-8950
  www.thejacklincenter.org

• Feb 24 | Music Walk

  Every fourth Friday from January to April, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene and enjoy live music performances from some of our local favorites!
  Visit supporting restaurants, shops, businesses and galleries with your friends and family!

  A family-friendly, free event! 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

• Feb 25-26 | Coin Show

   Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Coeur d'Alene Coin Club - 208/773-8710

• Feb 25 | Tubin' in Tutus

  Tubin' in TuTus at Silver Mountain Resort. Break out the tutus, tiaras and boas for some slippery fun at the snow tube park. The party starts at 4p in Moguls. www.silvermt.com

March 2012

• Mar 2-3, 9-10 | The Follies

  Angels over Sandpoint celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Follies with shows at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) in the Panida. This charitable fundraiser is filled with zany acts, and to commemorate the 10th anniversary they will be bringing back all-time favorites as well as new performers. Warning: This show is definitely not for the easily offended; must be 21 to attend. Tickets are $25. AngelsOverSandpoint.org. 877-544-4399

• Mar 3 | Deschutes Base Camp for Beer Fanatics

  Deschutes Brewery pours beer at multiple locations throughout Schweitzer, combined with fun competitions and activities for this hilarious “base camp.” Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

• Mar 3 | Retro Day

  Retro Day at Silver Mountain Resort. Dust off the straight sticks, grab the uni-suit and hit the slopes. It's disco fever at Silver! Best dressed contest winner gets their name inscribed on the trophy and $50 gift certificate to Silver Mountain Sports.  Event Flyer 

   

• Mar 3 | Winterfest

  Hill's Resort, Priest Lake
   

• Mar 9-10 | South Pacific Dinner Concert

  Lake City Playhouse presents a dinner concert of South Pacific. Enjoy a dinner provided by Ala Carte Catering and desserts by Pastry and More while listening to the music of Rogers and Hammerstein’s soaring score.
  7:30pm  $50 per person or $320 per table of 8
  Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William St
  Post Falls, ID 83854, 208 457-8950
  www.thejacklincenter.org

    

• Mar 9-25 | The Odd Couple

  Sixth Street Theater Melodrama, Wallace. www.sixthstreetmelodrama.com  208-752-8871
  9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7 p.m. / 11, 17, 18, 25 at 2 p.m.
   

• Mar 10 | Scotchman Peaks Hike

   Information and to sign up in advance: Scotchman Peaks

• Mar 10 | Walk Like an Egyptian Party

  Walk Like an Egyptian Party at Silver Mountain Resort. Party sponsored by Pyramid Brewery. Costume contest, games, prizes and beer!  www.silvermt.com

   

• Mar 16-18 | Stomp Games

  Region’s best riders compete for serious prizes while spectators are treated to phenomenal stunts at Schweitzer. Schweitzer.com. 263-9555

• Mar 17 | Scotchman Peaks Hike

  Information and to sign up in advance: Scotchman Peaks 

• Mar 17 | St. Patrick's Day Party

  St. Patrick's Day Party at Silver Mountain Resort.  The party continues with green beer, four leaf clovers and a pot of silver at the end of the rainbow. www.silvermt.com

   

• Mar 23 | Leslie Ann Grove Jazz Concert

   “It Might as Well Be Spring” as Leslie Ann Grove welcomes the season with the sound of jazz in this cabaret style performance.

  7:30pm Cost $20 regular, $15 students
  Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William St
  Post Falls, ID 83854, 208 457-8950
  www.thejacklincenter.org

• Mar 23 | Music Walk

  Every fourth Friday from January to April, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene and enjoy live music performances from some of our local favorites!
  Visit supporting restaurants, shops, businesses and galleries with your friends and family!

  A family-friendly, free event! 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

• Mar 23-Apr 1 | Pete 'N' Keely

  Lake City Playhouse, 1320 East Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene (208)667-1323 LakeCityPlayhouse.org
   

• Mar 24-25 | Gun Show

  Kootenai County Fairgrounds.  Sports Connection - 406/633-2206 

• Mar 24-25 | Spring Things Bazaar

  9am-4pm at the Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho
  www.blanchardidaho.net or call 208 437-1037
   

• Mar 30 | Boston Bass

  Pend Oreille Arts Council presents the Boston Brass, at 7:30 p.m. in the Panida Theater, as part of the Performance Arts Series. For nearly 25 years, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience with classical arrangements, jazz standards and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire. Tickets available through POAC (ArtinSandpoint.org). 208-263-6139

• Mar 31 | Easter Event

  Indian Creek State Park, Priest Lake
   

April 2012

• Apr 6 | Cowboy Ball

   Building 1 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Featuring the Kelly Hughes Band. Fun-filled evening with dance lessons, silent and live auctions, a best Western-dressed contest and raffles. Western style food, beer and wine and plenty of peanuts to shell will also be available.

  Tickets are $20 each. On sale at the Fairgrounds Office and Caruso's Sandwich Company locations at 113 Prairie Shopping Center, Hayden, and
  202 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d'Alene.
  208/772-5471.

• Apr 7 | Easter Egg Hunt

  11am at Blanchard Grange, 36 Mason Ave. 

• Apr 7 | Splashdown Rail Jam

  Splashdown Rail Jam - Silver Mountain's signature event for the third year, the SPLASHDOWN rail jam is a must see! 32' urban flat bar that completely spans the pond. Contestants slide, ride and/or swim their way across.  Event Poster

   

• April 7 | Spring Carnival at Silver Mountain

  Spring Carnival - Sun, fun, BBQ, spring snow, music and the pond skimming contest for your entertainment pleasure.  Event Poster 

   

• Apr 7-8 | Tropical Days

  Schweitzer Mountain. Season-ending festival at Schweitzer, including Pond Skimming and Rotary Ducky Derby on Saturday, and the Downhill Dummy Derby on Sunday. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

• Apr 8 | Easter Egg Hunt

  Silver Mountain. Find what the Easter Bunny left for you in the Gondola Village and Silver Rapids.

   

• Apr 14 | Creative Spirits Art Auction/ Wine & Microbrew Tasting

  Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho. 6pm 

• April 14-15 | Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Spring Concert

  April 14 at 7pm, April 15 at 3pm. Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene.
   

• Apr 14-15 | PBCA Home and Garden Show

  The Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts the Home and Garden Show, sponsored by the Panhandle Building Contractors Association. The two-day event features more than 50 vendors for your home and garden projects. Free admission. PanhandleBCA.com. 208-263-4367

• Apr 14-15 | Rubber Stamp Show

  Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Spokane Art Supply - www.northidahorubberstamp.com

   

  Building 3 - $5 admission  

• Apr 20 | Late Night Blues

  A club atmosphere is taking over The JACC in April.  Late Night Blues will feature blues, drinks and dancing.
  8pm-Midnight, Cost $10
  Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William St
  Post Falls, ID 83854, 208 457-8950
  www.thejacklincenter.org

• Apr 20-May 6 | Lost in Yonkers

  Lake City Playhouse, 1320 East Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene (208)667-1323 LakeCityPlayhouse.org
   

• April 21 | Logger's Day

  Nordman, WA / Priest River area
   

• Apr 27 | Music Walk

  Every fourth Friday from January to April, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene and enjoy live music performances from some of our local favorites!
  Visit supporting restaurants, shops, businesses and galleries with your friends and family!

  A family-friendly, free event! 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

• Apr 28 | 8th Annual LEADMAN Triathlon

  Silver Mountain Resort. A uniquely awesome triathlon featuring snow riding, downhill mountain biking and running. Check out leadmantriathlon.com for more information and exciting videos.

   

• Apr 28-May 6 | K&K Spring Fishing Derby

  Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual spring fishing contest. LPOIC.org. 208-264-5796

May 2012

• May 5 | Scotchman Peaks Hike

   Information and to sign up in advance: Scotchman Peaks

• May 11 | Ruth Pratt Concert to Honor Mothers

  Vocalist Ruth Pratt will return to The JACC for a special concert to honor mothers.  “Then…again” will feature the wonderful songs of the 30s, 40s, and 50s – Ruth’s specialty.
  7:30 PM, Cost $20 regular, $15 students
  Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William St
  Post Falls, ID 83854, 208 457-8950
  www.thejacklincenter.org

• May 13 | High Tea

  2:00-4:00pm, Cost $30 regular, $25 student
  High Tea in honor of mothers – Mother’s Day Tea.
  Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William St
  Post Falls, ID 83854, 208 457-8950
  www.thejacklincenter.org

• May 17-20 | Lost in the '50s

  Annual retro celebration in Sandpoint includes a downtown classic car parade and show, rock 'n' roll concerts at the fairgrounds, and more. Lostinthe50s.org. 208-265-LOST 

• May 25-June 17 | How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

  Lake City Playhouse, 1320 East Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene (208)667-1323 LakeCityPlayhouse.org
   

• May 25-26 | Plant & Yard Sale

  Blanchard Community Center 

• May 28-29 | Dog Show

   Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 7:30am-7pm. Coeur d'Alene Dog Fanciers - www.cdadogfanciers.org

   
  end time approximate and subject to change

June 2012

• June 2-3 | Rock & Gem Show

   Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 9am-5pm. North Idaho Mineral Club - 208/773-5384 - www.northidahomineralclub.com

   
  Times shown approximate and subject to revision.

• June 10 | Radient Lake Triathlon

  9:00 am start. 1/2 mile swim, 14.4 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run. Bike course is flat to slightly rolling. The run course is mostly flat. Water temp expected to be about 60 degrees on race day. 

   
  Visit www.radiantlaketriathlon.com for more information.
   

• June 15-16 | Treasure Hunt

   Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 9am-4pm. Northwest Treasure Hunters Club - 208/772-4794

• Jun 17 | Father's Day at the Grange

  6 PM: Father's Day - Cake Auction/ Ice Cream Social/ Children's Cake Walk.

  Blanchard Grange, 36 Mason Ave

• June 21 | Summer Sampler

  Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce hosts the Summer Sampler at Farmin Park. Taste fine cuisine from area restaurants, plus enjoy cook-offs and live music. SandpointChamber.org. 800-800-2106

• June 22 | Art Walk

  Pend Oreille Art Council sponsors 26th annual revolving art exhibit starting with opening receptions at 20 or so downtown galleries; art exhibits remain on display through September. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

• June 24 | Ironman Coeur d'Alene

  7:00 am start. 2.4 mile swim will be a 2-loop rectangle entering and exiting Lake Coeur d’Alene (lake temperature is approximately 67°) from the city beach. The 112 mile bike leg will go through downtown, along Cd’A Lake Drive then through Hayden and finish back at the Cd’A city park. The 26.2 mile run runs along Lake Cd’A and through the North Idaho College campus. Ironman Coeur d'Alene serves as one of the worldwide qualifying events for the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI.

• June 30 | Air Force Band Concert

  Stoneridge Resort, Blanchard

• June 30 | Schweitzer Summer Celebration

  Summer season opener with free chairlift rides, family activities and wine tasting. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

July 2012

• July 6-8 | Bead Stampede

  Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Zizzyzaza Bead & Embellishment - www.zizbead.com

   

• July 12 | Festival at Sandpoint Art Unveiling

   Fine art poster for the festival unveiled at Dover Bay. FestivalatSandpoint.com. 208-265-4554 

• July 13-15 | Sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival

  Classic wooden boats, water-themed activities, contests and more along Sand Creek; sponsored by Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Society and DSBA. WoodBoatFestival.com. 208-255-1876

• Jul 14 | "Mojo" Concert & Ice Cream Social

  Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho. 6pm 

• July 21 | Mountain Music Festival

  Outdoor concerts on the mountain, plus family activities, at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

• July 28 | Crazy Days

  Downtown merchants offer big deals in annual sidewalk sale. Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. DowntownSandpoint.com. 208-255-1876

• July 28 | Fire District program/ Chili Cook Off

   Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho. 2:00 pm

• July 29 | Race the River Triathlon

  7:00 am start at Riverstone in Coeur d'Alene. This sprint distance event features a ½ mile swim with the river’s current, a 11 mile (approx.) flat bike course and a beautiful 3.1 mile run. 

August 2012

• Aug 1 | Nocturnal Animals

  7:00 PM Idaho Fish & Game program: Nocturnal Animals with Beth Paragamian. Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho. 

• Aug 2-12 | Festival at Sandpoint

  Sit under the stars and enjoy the annual Festival at Sandpoint, an internationally renowned outdoor concert series on the lawn at Memorial Field. FestivalatSandpoint.com. 208-265-4554

• Aug 4 | Long Bridge Swim

  Hundreds of swimmers compete in a 1.76-mile swim across Lake Pend Oreille during this 18th annual event. www.LongBridgeSwim.com for details. 208-265-5412

• Aug 5 | Schweitzer Huckleberry Festival

  Celebration in honor of the native huckleberry includes activities, food and more. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

• Aug 11-12 | Arts & Crafts Fair

  Pend Oreille Art Council's annual juried art exhibit at Sandpoint City Beach, with artists’ booths, kids' activities and more. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

• Aug 11 | Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-In

  Regional pilots fly into Sandpoint Airport or into Dover Bay, for seaplanes, and hold a breakfast and aircraft display. Sponsored by the Sandpoint EAA Chapter 1441. 208-255-9954

• Aug 17-18, 21-25 | Bonner County Fair & Rodeo

  Annual rodeo takes place Aug. 17-18, followed by the annual Bonner County Fair Aug. 21-25 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. A Demolition Derby finishes up the fun Aug. 25. 208-263-8414

• Aug 22-26 | North Idaho Fair and Rodeo

  Filling every corner of the spacious Kootenai County Fairgrounds located on the corner of Government Way and Kathleen in Coeur d'Alene, the North Idaho Fair is home to hours of family fun and entertainment.
  Live music, carnival rides and games, delicious food from the best Coeur d'Alene and North Idaho vendors, arts and crafts, livestock, contests and community exhibits and so much more!
  www.northidahofair.com

• Aug 25 | Old Timer's Day

  Blanchard Grange, 36 Mason Ave. 

   

September 2012

• Sept 1-2 | Coaster Classic Car Show

  Silverwood Theme Park, 30 miles south of Sandpoint on Highway 95, hosts one of the largest classic car shows in the region. SilverwoodThemePark.com. 208-683-3400

• Sept 1-2 | Fall Fest

  Schweitzer's annual outdoor music festival, with live performances, discounted chairlift rides, kids' activities and microbrews. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

• Sept 7-9 | Harvest Party

  Pend d'Oreille Winery's annual event with family-friendly activities, food sampling, wine tasting and live music. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

• Sept 8 | Ferret Show

   Kootenai County Fairgrounds. inwfa.org

• Sept 15 | Idaho River History

  9/15:   7:00 PM Author Cort Conley program on “Idaho River History”

  Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho. 

• Sept 16 | Scenic Half

  Presented by the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, this fourth annual event features a half marathon, plus 10k and 5k fun runs. Proceeds benefit the Bonner Community Food Bank. ScenicHalf.com. 208-263-0887

• Sept 17-22 | WeCanId Ride

  Tour two states and one province on the fourth annual 340-mile/550-kilometer WaCanId Ride, presented by the International Selkirk Loop and Rotary International. WaCanId.org. 888-823-2626

• Sept 20-23 | Idaho Draft Horse and Mule International

  The Northwest's largest draft horse and mule expo at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. IdahoDraftHorseShow.com. 208-263-8414 

• Sept 29 | Annual Sportsman’s Dinner and Silent Auction

  Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho. 5-8 PM Annual Sportsman’s Dinner and Silent Auction

   

October 2012

• Oct 13 | Harvest Fest

  The Sandpoint Farmers Market closes out the season with entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, and displays at Farmin Park. SandpointFarmersMarket.com. 208-597-3355

• Oct 20 | Doll & Teddy Bear Tea and Auction

  11am - Annual Event. Blanchard Community center 

November 2012

• Nov 3-4 | Holiday Bazaar

  Blanchard Community center. 11/3: 9am-4pm, 11/4: 11am-4pm 

• Nov 3 | Winter Swap

   Kootenai County Fairgrounds. winterswap.org

• Nov 17-21,23-25 | K&K Thanksgiving Fishing Derby

  Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club's annual fall fishing contest (exact dates yet to be determined). Visit LPOIC.org for more information. 208-448-1365

December 2012

• Dec 2 | Annual Christmas Party

  Blanchard Community Center. 1-4 PM Annual Christmas Party / Santa/ photos/ free chili and refreshments 

March 3012

• Mar 31- Apr 1 | Gold & Treasure Show

  Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Northwest Gold Prospectors Assocation - www.goldfeverminingsupply.com

   
  Building 1 - free admission