This Week in Sandpoint

Celebrate the season. This week brings a full lineup of festive community traditions, beginning Mon-Thurs, Dec. 1-4 with the BGH Parade of Trees & Annual Tree of Memorial Lights, inviting the public to enjoy decorated trees, handcrafted goods, and a heartfelt memorial ceremony honoring loved ones. On Wed, Dec. 3, The Nutcracker with Ballet Victoria, a beloved holiday classic hits the stage. Next up, on Fri, Dec. 5, KRFY's Holiday Spectacular Live Radio Show brings a lively, old-fashioned variety show to the air. The celebration continues Sat, Dec. 6 with the Festival of Trees Starlit Soiree & Live Auction, and later that night, Christmas with the Gothard Sisters, a vibrant Celtic-inspired Christmas concert. Rounding out the week, on Sun, Dec. 7, take in a Czech Christmas Mass, J.J. Ryba's cherished pastoral masterpiece led by conductor Jan Pellant. And don't miss the multiple holiday markets and craft fairs happening around town this week, offering handmade gifts, festive treats, and plenty of seasonal cheer.
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Entertainment Events:
- BGH Parade of Trees Mon-Thurs
- Roxy's Anniversary Party Tues
- The Nutcracker Wed
- Live Trivia Wed
- Open Mic Night Wed
- Tree of Memorial Lights Thurs
- Cribbage Tournament Thurs
- Encore for the Holidays Fri
- Murder Mystery Event Fri
- KRFY's Holiday Spectacular Fri
- X-mas Craft Fair Fri-Sun
- Sagle X-mas Craft Fair Sat
- St. Joseph's X-mas Craft Fair Sat
- Tree Lighting & Santa Fri
- Holiday Market Sat
- Swing Class Lessons & Social Sat
- Open Mic Night Sat
- Sandpoint Swing Dance Sat
- FOT: Starlit Soiree Gala Sat
- Gothard Sisters Sat
- KNPS Holiday Party Sun
- Czech Christmas Mass Sun
- $5 Movie Sun
- Live Music Mon-Sat
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Civic Calendar Highlights:
- Teen: Content Creators Tues
- Teen: Coding Club Tues
- Teen Leadership Council Tues
- Rights and Resistance Tues
- intro to 3D Design Wed
- PRWG Meeting Thurs
- Gnome Macrame Ornament Thurs
- Build & Visit Santa Sat
- Hands on History Sat
- FOTL Book Sale Sat
- Made With Love Sat
- Lego Open Play Sat
- Reg. Deadline: Kimekomi Sat
- Wilderness First Aid Sat-Sun
- Snowflake Ornament Workshop Sun
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Osprey hiatus. Local osprey have departed for their winter migrations; they'll be back (like clockwork!) in the first week of April. Meantime, check the nest cam at Memorial Field for views of our town
Sandpoint Idaho News
BOCC approved modificationsTo CUP for Idaho Club marina
Kaniksu Land Trust eases restrictionsOn affordable housing project
Reader accepting submissions for Annual 208 Fiction writing contest
Gross pretrial Conference continued
Holiday cheer aboundsAt PSNI's Christmas Market
POAC hosts The Art of Giving:A Holiday Showcase
County seeks architectsFor building remodel
Locally raised authorDebuts heartfelt kids' book
A bevy ofWinter fairs
Health advisory liftedFor Chuck Slough
Music Conservatory presents MusicMatters! Christmas concert
AAA shares safety tips for Transporting real Christmas trees
Off-road vehicles must be managedTo protect public lands for everyone
Statewide trout stockingHighlights for Dec. 2025
IDFG provides important datesTo help you plan for December
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In this week's Sandpoint Reader:
- BOCC approved modifications to CUP for Idaho Club marina
- Court approves elimination of Sandpoint area of impact
- New report renews concerns about a massive K-12 virtual school
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