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On Going Events

January 2009

Date

City

Description

1-31

Coeur d'Alene

Eagle Watching- Follow the migrating bald eagles to Lake Coeur d'Alene's Wolf Lodge Bay or Beauty Bay, where the big birds snatch Kokanee salmon from the lake. For a close up view take a boat ride with Lake Cd'A Cruises at 800-688-5253 Lake Coeur d'Alene, Wolf Lodge Bay, Beauty Bay 208-664-7268

1

Coeur d'Alene

Handicap Hangover Fun Run-The race, a tradition for many families, raises money for TESH, a nonprofit organization that teaches life and job skills to people with disabilities. (208) 765-5105 or www.teshinc.com 

1

Coeur d'Alene

Polar Bear Plunge-For all that are brave enough to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene, this is your day! Welcome the New Year with a fast and furious plunge. 11:30 a.m.

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Coeur d'Alene

Eagle Watching Cruise Experience the American Bald Eagle up close with a cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene aboard one of the fabulous cruise boats of The Lake Coeur d'Alene Fun Fleet. This is a two hour cruise around the north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene while observing the eagles. Bring your binoculars and dress warm.
A no host bar with hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available.
Boarding at the Boardwalk Marina which is on the east side of the Resort.
208-664-7268.

7

Kellogg

Silver Mountain's Jackass Days Celebration Join Silver Mountain in Kellogg, Idaho, for one of the biggest celebrations of the year on the mountain 208-781-1111 or www.silvermt.com.

10-11

Priest Lake

Snowshoe Softball Tournament - First Round - Highway 57 & Luby Bay Road. (888) 774-3785

11

Lookout Pass

Winter Carnival, Lookout Pass Ski area - Family Fun Day - Pacific Northwest National Wife Carrying Contest 208-744-1301

15-18 Sandpoint 36th Annual Winter Carnival themed For the Love of Snow! RailJam, ArtTrek, bonfire, Schweitzer Torchlight Parade and more. Don't Miss it! More information

16

Sandpoint

Casey MacGill's Blue 4 Trio, Pend Oreille Arts Council Panida Theater. 8pm

16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31

Coeur d'Alene

Little Shop of Horrors, Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, (208) 667-1323. Individual tickets cost $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for kids. Season tickets are $80 for adults, $70 for seniors and students and $60 for kids. Unless Stated Otherwise, Curtain Times Are: 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday Matinees.

16-18 Priest Lake 2nd Annual Winterfest – Cavanaugh Bay Resort

17

Coeur d'Alene

Rabbit Show  Presented by the Inland Empire Rabbit Breeders Association.  Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Coeur d'Alene 509-244-0232.

TBA

Bonners Ferry

SNOW DRAGS at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.  Race dependent on snow!!  Please contact Boundary Backcountry Access / Jeff Urbaniak for race information 208.267.5571

TBA

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

17-18

Priest Lake

Snowshoe Softball Tournament - Second Round - Highway 57 & Luby Bay Road. (888) 774-3785

17-19 Sandpoint Winter Carnival Celebration at Schweitzer Mountain. Bring the entire family to Schweitzer Mountain for great Winter fun! There will be family friendly events to celebrate the weekend. 208-255-3031 or www.schweitzer.com

TBA

St. Maries

St. Joe Snow Rider's "Pig Out in the Mountains Ride" - Registration is from 8-8:30am at the Rock Pit in Clarkia.  For more information, call Celia Sibert at 208-245-5045.

24 Coeur d'Alene Wild Game Feast, benefit for NIC student scholarships sponsored by the NIC Alumni Association. Six course dinner, live music, silent auction -  $55 per person, purchase in advance 769-5978
24 Coeur d'Alene FAMILY CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. A Night at the Movies 2, Classic Songs and Scores from Favorite Films, Schuler Auditorium, Boswell Hall, NIC campus  Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra
24-25 Coeur d'Alene Gun Show at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Brought to you by Sports Connection. 406-633-2206

4th Friday

Coeur d'Alene

Music Walk is back on the fourth Friday of January, February and March of 2009!
Leisurely stroll in and out of downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, and coffee houses and enjoy the wonderful variety of music that North Idaho has to offer!
As always, 2-hour parking in Downtown Coeur d'Alene FREE.
For more information: Please call Tami Wahl at 208-292-1629 or you can visit the website of the Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance at www.artsincda.org.

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene Elks Hoop Shoot 9 a.m. North Idaho College, Christianson Gymnasium Rolly Williams Court Information: (208) 769-3348.

TBA

Priest Lake

5th Annual Winter Carnival & Snowmobile Poker Fun Run www.PriestLake.org (208) 443-3191 plcc@povn.com

31

Kellogg

Parrot Fest at Silver Mountain. After a quick run on the mountain kick back and enjoy... Captain Morgan's Party, Hawaiian Themed Food. Dressing in Hawaiian attire, Hula skirts & Hawaiian shirts is encouraged. The Mountain Haus will be decked out in it's Hawaiian best. Aloha!  208-781-1111 or www.silvermt.com

31 Coeur d'Alene BLACK AND WHITE BALL Saturday, January 31, 2009, 6:00 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Resort Dinner and dance with the Coeur d'Alene Symphony at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. Tickets available only from the Coeur d'Alene Symphony office at 208-765-3833. www.cdasymphony.org

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Coeur d'Alene

Family Concert Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra.  7:30 p.m. NIC Schuler Auditorium

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February 2009

Date

City

Description

1 Lookout Pass "Ole Olson" Bratwurst/Brew & Music Festival. Lookout Pass

Jan 31-Feb 1 OR Feb 7-8

Priest Lake

U.S. Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races - USFS Airstrip, Hwy 57 (888) 774-3785

7 Priest Lake George Hill Memorial Snowshoe Volleyball Tournament – Hill's Resort

7-8

Priest Lake

Snowshoe Softball Tournament - Finals - Highway 57 & Luby Bay Road. (888) 774-3785

TBA

Kellogg

The Special Olympics will be held at Silver Mountain in Kellogg, Idaho. 208-781-1111 or www.silvermt.com.

14

Post Falls

Sweetheart Ball, Greyhound Park Events Center. Post Falls Community Volunteers 208-704-3692 Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets: $10

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

The Coeur d'Alene Resort Winter Blues Festival The preeminent blues artists in the Northwest are to be showcased at this years event. Four intimate music venues inside The Resort - including two stages inside the newly remodeled Conference Center - as well as an inviting Blues Cruise on the lake Saturday after dark.
Please call The Coeur d'Alene Resort at 800-688-5253, or www.cdaresort.com.

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Coeur d'Alene

mARTi-Gras Kids Carnival - Artists in the Making The Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance has teamed up with Art on the Edge to bring you this fun-filled day of art and imagination. The Resort Plaza Shops will transform into an art workshop carnival offering Ten ongoing workshops. These workshops will be presented by Artists volunteering their time to mentor participating children. On the stage in the center court performing art workshops will take place intermixed with children's art performances. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., $5.00 per child. www.artsincda.org/Martigraskidscarnival.html.

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Cajun Cookoff and Street Festival. Street musicians, performers, ice sculpture, blues, jazz, revelry and tantalizing treats prepared by local chefs. Local chefs will complete to tempt your taste buds. Downtown Coeur d'Alene. 6:00p.m. to midnight. All proceeds go to support Art on the Edge, St. Vincent de Paul's Children's Art Program. You can learn more about the program at www.artontheedge.org.

Tickets available at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 108 E. Walnut; The Coeur d'Alene Resort; or the Art on the Edge website,
www.artontheedge.org/marti.html. Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Info - Ami Manning at 208-676-0917 or aoedirector@gmail.com.

TBA

Kellogg

fourth Annual Rock-Paper-Scissors Competition at Silver Mountain.  208-781-1111 or visit their Website, www.silvermt.com.

21-22

Coeur d'Alene

13th Annual Muzzleloading Arms & Historical Crafts Show,  Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mountain Top Trading at 509-397-4447 or  www.mountaintoptradingco.com.

February 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 March 1, 5, 6, 7

Coeur d'Alene

The Sunshine Boys, Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, (208) 667-1323. Individual tickets cost $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for kids. Season tickets are $80 for adults, $70 for seniors and students and $60 for kids. Unless Stated Otherwise, Curtain Times Are: 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday Matinees.

February 27 - March 15

Wallace

God's Favorite Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth Street, Wednesday - Saturday 7:00 pm Sharp! Sunday - 2:00 pm Sharp! Tickets: Adults $12 Students & Seniors $10. All tickets must be paid for in advance or held with a credit card. Ask about our family rates for all shows! Tickets need to be picked up one hour before curtain time.

Box Office opens 2 hours before performance 877-SIXTHST

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Northwest Gym Fest  Ball rooms of the Coeur d' Alene Resort and North Idaho College. This exciting gymnastics competition will feature a top field of male and female athletes from across the Nation. Tickets are available online at www.ticketswest.com or by calling 1-800-325-SEAT.
For info: Funtastics at 1-888-772-9443 / 208-772-9443 or send an e-mail to gwgf@funtastics.org or funnflip@msn.com.

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March 2009

Date

City

Description

February 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 March 1, 5, 6, 7

Coeur d'Alene

The Sunshine Boys, Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, (208) 667-1323. Individual tickets cost $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for kids. Season tickets are $80 for adults, $70 for seniors and students and $60 for kids. Unless Stated Otherwise, Curtain Times Are: 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday Matinees.

February 27 - March 15

Wallace

God's Favorite Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth Street, Wednesday - Saturday 7:00 pm Sharp! Sunday - 2:00 pm Sharp! Tickets: Adults $12 Students & Seniors $10. All tickets must be paid for in advance or held with a credit card. Ask about our family rates for all shows! Tickets need to be picked up one hour before curtain time.

Box Office opens 2 hours before performance 877-SIXTHST

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Leprechaun Scurry 3-mile fun run. 9a.m. North Idaho College. $16/shirt, $8/no shirt before February 18. $15 late registration, no shirt only. 661-2401

TBA

Post Falls

Wine, Stein & Dine Greyhound Park & Events Center. 7-10pm $45 advance, $60 at door. Benefits Post Falls Education Foundation. Tickets include all food, beverages and a wine glass or beer stein.

TBA

Kellogg

Silver Mountain's annual Mardi Gras Carnival.

TBA

Look Out Pass

Lookout Pass Beach Party

7 Priest Lake WinterFest - Hills Resort
7-8 Coeur d'Aleen Coin Show at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Brought to you by the Coeur d'Alene Coin Club.  208-773-8710 or

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

13th Annual Holy Family Catholic School Auction, Dinner and Dance At the Coeur d'Alene Resort
4:30 PM - Doors Open, 6:15 PM - First Table Closes, 6:30 PM - Dinner, 8:00 PM - Live Auction, 10:00 PM - Dancing, 1:00 AM - Close
Tickets: $50 per person or $400 per table of eight. Please RSVP by February 29, 2008. For more information, please contact 208-765-4327

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Coeur d'Alene

Spring Open Golf Tournament Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course. The Scramble format will begin at 8:00 a.m. Cost to enter is $125 per player, including 18 holes of golf, unlimited practice balls on the day of play, water taxi transportation, shared luxury golf cart, custom engraved bag tag, fore caddie, golf club storage and transportation, complimentary sports massage at practice range, 2 for 1 coupon for all players, and a tee gift for all players. Every hole will be sponsored. 415-0112.

13

Coeur d'Alene

Regional Talent Extravaganza Coeur d'Alene Symphony  7:30pm NIC Schuler Auditorium.

20-22

Coeur d'Alene

Home and Garden Show presented by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association. Kootenai County Fairgrounds (208) 765-5518 or www.nibca.com

TBA

Sandpoint

Stomp Games. One of the biggest events of the year. Three days of competition with five events. Total guaranteed prize purse of $10,000.00 CASH is up for grabs.  All the events can be seen from the base area.  For all the event details download the 2008 Stomp Games Fact Sheet. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Parade Downtown www.cdadowntown.com or 208-667-5986

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Spring Craft & Garden Show Lake City High School. 9am - 4pm 664-1585

TBA

Post Falls

Ducks Unlimited 23rd Annual Couples Banquet. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner at 7pm. Greyhound Park. Single $55, Couple $85, Greenwing $40. Tickets at Hoffman's Shoe Box, 502 Seltice Way. 964-1290 or 699-7622

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Lincoln Day Dinner, Coeur d'Alene Resort. Kootenai County Republican Central Committee imamc@adelphia.net 

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Kellogg

Wayne Wong Days Blast back to winters past during "Retro Day." Dress in your old favorites and ski/board with disco pride. Moguls will feature Disco Tunes for entertainment and a Costume Contest at noon with prizes & bragging rights to have your name immortalized on the coveted Retro Day Trophy. Later Sammy Eubanks will light up Noah's Canteen with live music from 8 to 12 p.m. Silver Mountain

TBA

Lookout Pass

Free Ski School Graduation & BBQ. Costume contest and prizes! Lookout Pass

17

Kellogg

St. Patrick's Day at Silver Mountain.

17

Lookout Pass

St. Pattys Day - Corned beef and green beer!

TBA

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

TBA

St. Maries

Ducks Unlimited Banquet - St. Maries. Prime Rib dinner, art auction and games. Benefits the national Ducks Unlimited organization. Pat Flach 245-5667

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Mentor Miles 9:00 a.m. Higgins Point/Centennial Trail. Three-mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Mentoring Program of the Kootenai County Juvenile Probation Department. Download registration form here. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Kootenai County Juvenile Probation Mentoring Program. The Mentoring Program is designed to assist at-risk youth by implementing a one-to-one mentoring relationship between our youth and a positive adult community volunteer. Call Geoff @ 446-1939 or email jpmentor@kcgov.us for more information on mentoring.

March 26, 27, 28, 29 April 2, 3, 4, 5

Coeur d'Alene

James and the Giant Peach, Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, (208) 667-1323. Individual tickets cost $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for kids. Season tickets are $80 for adults, $70 for seniors and students and $60 for kids. Unless Stated Otherwise, Curtain Times Are: 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday Matinees.

TBA

Lookout Pass

Lookout BBQ - Season Pass Holder Appreciation Day King & Queen of the mountain downhill Lookout Pass

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Music Walk Leisurely stroll in and out of downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, and coffee houses and enjoy the wonderful variety of music that North Idaho has to offer! Participating venues are: Calypso Coffee, The Resort Plaza Shops, Coeur d'Alene Brewing Company, Brix, Moose Market, Angel Gallery of Fine Art & Antiques, Cricket's Steakhouse & Oyster Bar, Barrel Room No. 6 and Devin Galleries. More venues could be added at a later date. 5:00 p.m. and on (depending on the venue)Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance www.artsincda.org.

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Coeur d'Alene

Annual Spin In Log Cabin Spinners at the North Idaho Fairgrounds 208-773-4250

TBA

Lookout Pass

Slush Cup - Pond Skimming Events Lookout Pass

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April 2009

Date

City

Description

March 26, 27, 28, 29 April 2, 3, 4, 5

Coeur d'Alene

James and the Giant Peach, Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, (208) 667-1323. Individual tickets cost $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for kids. Season tickets are $80 for adults, $70 for seniors and students and $60 for kids. Unless Stated Otherwise, Curtain Times Are: 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday Matinees.

4-5

Sandpoint

Tropical Daze. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts its annual spring celebration featuring live music, races, games and the Rubber Duck Derby Rotary benefit. See Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

11

Coeur d'Alene

Chamber Concert Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra 7pm. Location TBA

18 Coeur d'Alene Gardener's Swap at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Fun for everyone who lives gardening and the outdoors! Brought to you by the Northwest Lavender Guild.  208-687-2274

TBA

Kellogg

Silver Founder's Weekend. Silver Mountain

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Opera Plus! Studies. Educational session for opera lovers and people interested in learning more about opera. North Idaho College. 9am - 12:30pm. $15. Opera Plus! 964-4469

TBA

Kellogg

Spring Carnival: Pond Skimming, Sun & Snow. Silver Mountain

TBA

Post Falls

Plant-a-Tree (for FREE) Day. 9:30am-2pm, Q'emiln Park. Free 6-8' bare root trees. Limit 2 per person, 3 per household. Residents of Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene and Hayden are invited. Sponsored by Post Falls Parks & Rec department and Urban Forestry in cooperation with Community Canopy. 773-8147 or aspell@postfallsidaho.org

TBA

Kellogg

Last day of winter operations at Silver Mountain

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

ArtWalk. Second Friday of each month from April through December. Enjoy an evening of exceptional art, fine dining and friends. Downtown Coeur d'Alene 5-8pm. The art galleries host opening receptions with the opportunity to meet the artists, listen to live music and see newly arrived works of art--all within easy strolling distance.208-292-1629 or Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Awesome Auction, Coeur d'Alene Resort. Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce, 208-415-0110.

18 Nordman Logger Days

18-19

Coeur d'Alene

The Northwest Sacred Music Chorale will perform its 2009 Spring Concert at the new Kroc Center and will be joined by Jackson and Almeda Berkey, two of the principals in Mannheim Steamroller.

Tickets: Tickets are $10/adults and $8/senior citizens and students, and will be available beginning March 17th in Coeur d'Alene at:

First Presbyterian Church, Northwest Academy of Music, Great Harvest Bread Company, and in Spokane at Hoffman Music

Saturday evening April 18th, 2009 at 7:30 PM or on Sunday afternoon April 19th at 2:00 PM at the Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

NIC Student Art Show. North Idaho College Boswell Hall Corner Gallery. 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday. Opening Reception April 14 5-7pm

TBA

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

24-26

Coeur d'Alene

Artist's Showcase Coeur d'Alene Art Association at the North Idaho Fairgrounds 208-765-1437 www.coeurdaleneartassoc.org 

TBA

Post Falls

Kootenai County Democracy Dinner, 5 - 10pm, Red Lion Templins Hotel. Contact for more information: kcdcc@verizon.net or (208)765-0965

TBA

Sandpoint

Earth Day Festival at Sandpoint Community Hall.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food, music, games, kids art and educational displays. Free! Sponsored by Idaho Conservation League and the City of Sandpoint. 265-9565

TBA

Kellogg

Spaghetti Feed, 5:30-7:30 pm at Noah's Canteen. Silver Mountain

TBA

Sandpoint

Wine Tasting, Dinner & Auction. Annual trio of events at Bonner County Fairgrounds to benefit Festival at Sandpoint. 208-265-4554

TBA

Kellogg

4th Annual Leadman:  Ski/Board/Bike/Run Registration - Sponsorship Opportunities - Leadman Information Silver Mountain

TBA

Hayden

EXCEL Wine Tasting and Dinner Fundraiser. Hayden Lake Country Club.

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St. Maries

Community Clean-Up Day -St. Maries.  Citizens and business owners clean up the Downtown streets.

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Opera Gala a fabulous evening of Opera Cabaret. The money raised supports Opera Plus! programs and educational outreach. $110.00 per person. The Coeur d'Alene Resort, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 208-964-4469 or www.operaplus.org.

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Spring Choral Extravaganza featuring NIC Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers. North Idaho College Boswell Hall Schuler Auditorium. FREE 2:00 pm 769.7764

TBA

Coeur d'Alene

Spring Dash is a Coeur d'Alene tradition that is a five mile warm-up for Bloomsday held in Spokane, Washington. North Idaho College. $10.00 per person when purchasing a shirt or $5.00 without purchasing a shirt. Register by mail or on-line. United Way of Kootenai County 208-667-8112, caryl@kootenaiunitedway.org

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Sandpoint

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

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May 2009

Date

City

Description

May 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23

Coeur d'Alene

Big River, Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, (208) 667-1323. Individual tickets cost $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for kids. Season tickets are $80 for adults, $70 for seniors and students and $60 for kids. Unless Stated Otherwise, Curtain Times Are: 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday Matinees.

 

Sandpoint

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

 

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

Coeur d'Alene

Season Finale Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra. SEASON FINALE Saturday, May 2, 2009 - 7:30 p.m. Mozart Requiem (K. 626) featuring The North Idaho College Choir Beethoven Symphony #5 Schuler Auditorium, Boswell Hall, NIC campus

 

Athol

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

 

Osburn

Loyalty Day Parade

 

Bonners Ferry

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

 

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

 

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 

 

Enaville

Back to Summer BBQ, Snake Pit

 

Kellogg

Chocolate & Wine Tasting Cancer Benefit, Silver Mountain

 

Sandpoint

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

 

Sandpoint

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

 

Hayden

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

 

Kellogg

Kellogg Elks Parade

 

Coeur d'Alene

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

 

Coeur d'Alene

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

 

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

 

Bayview

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

 

Lookout Pass

Route of the Hiawatha opens

 

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.

23-24

Priest Lake

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Post Falls

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

 

Sandpoint

Bike to Work Week The Pend Oreille Pedalers Bike Club, in conjunction with North Idaho Bikeways, announced Sandpoint Bike Week is scheduled for May 31st toJune 7th.  A bike swap, ride to work/school day, free Sandpoint Bicycle Film Festival, Schweitzer Hill Climb and more are taking place.  Visit www.sandpointbikeweek.com for more info.

 

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

 

Coeur d'Alene

Poor Boy Horse Show, Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

 

Post Falls

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

 

Sandpoint

Boat Show Bonner County Fairgrounds

6 Priest Lake Kids Free Fishing Derby – PL Golf Course – 8 AM – 1 PM
 

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

 

Sandpoint

Annual Spring Fling, Panida Theater.

 

Sandpoint

Mountain Bike Film Festival, Panida Theater. 7pm

 

Post Falls

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

 

Coeur d'Alene

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

 

Coeur d'Alene

Art Walk Downtown Coeur d'Alene. 2nd Friday of the month.  (1st Friday this 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

 

North Idaho

Free Fishing Day