Here is what's coming up in October!
1 Pawsitive Works Fundraising Dinner Event. Pawsitive Works invites you to spend an intimate evening enjoying a decadent dinner at 41 South while being entertained by internationally known comedic pianist David Sheel. This great event benefits Pawsitive Works, a non-profit organization that helps struggling youth identify and modify damaging behavior through canine intervention. Tickets for the event are $50 per person and includes a three-course meal and beverage. For more information on the event, purchase tickets or to learn about Pawsitive Works, please visit PawsitiveWorks.com or call 208-946-3883.
1 Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts an open mic event beginning at 7 p.m. Sing a song, play an instrument, share a story or poem - or just come and watch the stars come out! It's always fun at open mic! Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association; admission is $2. 509-671-3389
1 Laura Love. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts Laura Love in concert at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Pend Oreille Arts Council's Performance Series. Sponsored by Panhandle State Bank, Love is well known for touring with her \"folk-funk\" band since the early 1990s, and has recently added a more acoustic, soulful performance to her stage offerings. Admission is $22 adults, $18 POAC members, and $8 youth; available in advance at the POAC office in the Old Power House, Eichardt's, Eve's Leaves and Winter Ridge Natural Foods. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-9191
2 Bonners Ferry Farmers Market - Harvest Festival. Enjoy locally grown and produced products from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the final outdoors Bonners Ferry Farmers Market of the season. Located in downtown Bonners Ferry at the City Parking Lot (corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai), there will be live music with Small Potatoes performing their rock, folk and blues. BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. 208-267-9021
2 Oktoberfest. Luther Park at Sandpoint, 510 Olive Ave., celebrates their 2nd annual Oktoberfest from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring live music and Laughing Dog Beer served by Eichardt's, a silent auction and dinner including German potato salad, steamed red cabbage, spaetzle and cheese, sauerbraten and bratwurst, with apple strudel and German sweet chocolate cake for dessert. Tickets are $15 adults, or $18 at the door; and $7 children, or $10 at the door. Purchase tickets early at Luther Park (last year's event sold out!) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. All proceeds benefit the Luther Park Community Enhancement Fund. 208-265-3557
2 Desperate House Dads. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the Desperate House Dads comedy tour at 8 p.m. $20 general admission. 208-263-9191
8-9 All Bonner County Bazaar and Craft Fair. Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., hosts the 47th annual All Bonner County Bazaar and Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by the Sandpoint Kiwanis Club, this event features quality craft vendors who will present cottage crafts including jewelry, home décor, candles, clothing, artwork, holiday items, soaps and lotions, honey, candy, greeting cards, children's books, chair massages and more. Kootenai Kountry Kettle & Dutch Bakery of Kootenai will serve a lunch menu both days, as well as a variety of bakery items. Free admission. Proceeds from the bazaar help provide scholarships for area high school students. 208-263-5809
8-10 Bell, Book and Candle. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts the romantic comedy Bell, Book & Candle, written by John Van Druten and directed by Terry Snead, at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday night and at 3 p.m. Sunday. This is the story of a young witch who risks everything for love, making for a high-spirited, enchanting, wonderfully suave and impish fantasy (think \"Bewitched\"). Tickets are $10 in advance (purchase online at PendOreillePlayers.org), and $12 at the door; youth ages 5 to 18 are $5. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association. 509-671-3389
9 Harvestfest. Sandpoint Farmers Market closes out the season with a special celebration that includes live entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, and displays at Farmin Park, located at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.
15-16 \"Murder at the Castle\" and \"Murder on Holiday.\" The Panida's Little Theater hosts two plays in the spirit of Halloween, presented by Sandpoint Onstage. \"Murder at the Castle\" and \"Murder on Holiday\" are delightfully frightful, and the event begins at 7:30 p.m. 208-263-9191
15-17 Bell, Book and Candle. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts the romantic comedy Bell, Book & Candle, written by John Van Druten and directed by Terry Snead, at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday night and at 3 p.m. Sunday. This is the story of a young witch who risks everything for love, making for a high-spirited, enchanting, wonderfully suave and impish fantasy (think \"Bewitched\"). Tickets are $10 in advance (purchase online at PendOreillePlayers.org), and $12 at the door; youth ages 5 to 18 are $5. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association. 509-671-3389
16 Fall Harvest Ball. Indulge in a beautifully prepared dinner and assist the noble efforts of a local charity during the annual Fall Harvest Ball featuring the chefs of Sandpoint. The fundraiser begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Panhandle State Bank Atrium, and this memorable evening is highlighted by delicious cuisine prepared by a select group of Sandpoint's finest chefs. Proceeds benefit the Bonner Community Food Bank; tickets are $50 per person. Learn more at FoodBank83864.com, or call 208-946-6646.
16-17 Library Wine Weekend. Taste past vintages at Pend d'Oreille Winery. POWine.com. 208-265-8545
22 Wild And Scenic Environmental Film Festival. The Clark Fork-Pend Oreille Conservancy sponsors a Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival at 7 p.m. in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Enjoy an adventure-packed night of conscious-raising films by award-winning international filmmakers while helping to support your local land trust. The conservancy's mission is to help private landowners permanently preserve the scenic and recreational values, working farms and timber lands and wildlife and fish habitat of Bonner County and Sanders County (Montana). General admission is $10. CFPOConservancy.org. 208-290-2828
22-23 \"Murder at the Castle\" and \"Murder on Holiday.\" The Panida's Little Theater hosts two plays in the spirit of Halloween, presented by Sandpoint Onstage. \"Murder at the Castle\" and \"Murder on Holiday\" are delightfully frightful, and the event begins at 7:30 p.m. 208-263-9191
23 Warren Miller Ski Film. Annual film event at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.; sponsored by the Alpine Shop. 208-263-5157
24 Storytelling Company Show Fundraiser. The Panida's Little Theater hosts a Storytelling Company Show at 5 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. 208-263-9191
28 The Freeheel Life 2. The Panida's Little Theater screens the telemark ski film, The Freeheel Life 2: Hippies, Punx and Misfits, at 7:30 p.m. 208-263-9191
29-30 Murder at the Castle and Murder on Holiday. Sandpoint Onstage presents a double comedic mayhem timed perfectly for Halloween fun, playing at 7:30 p.m. each night, plus a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday only, in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Written and directed by Teresa Pesce, this madcap British farce starring the murderously funny Belvederes is rated \"N\" for \"Naughty.\" Arrive in costume for the Saturday show! Best costumes win a prize! Show also plays November 5 and 6. Tickets are $12, and $10 for seniors/students, available at Eichardt's, Eve's Leaves, and also at the door. Or, to purchase 2010 season tickets for $30, call 208-265-2083 to order.
Here is what’s happening in November!
5 Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts an open mic event beginning at 7 p.m. Sing a song, play an instrument, share a story or poem - or just watch the stars come out! It's always fun at open mic! Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association; $2 admission. 509-671-3389
5 The Way I See It. The Sandpoint Rock Gym screens the ski film The Way I See It, at 7:30 p.m.
6 Sandpoint Films' Festival. The Panida's Little Theater hosts a Sandpoint Films' Festival. 208-263-9191
6-7 Bonner Mall Antique, Toy and Collectibles Extravaganza. The Bonner Mall in Ponderay hosts an Antiques, Toy and Collectibles Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free and there will be lots of goodies for everyone. Vendors can contact Jeremy Patton at 208-625-0699.
12 Annual Harvest Dinner in Hope. The Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. in Hope, hosts their Annual Harvest Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 ($2 of every ticket goes towards the Christmas Giving Program). Featuring appetizers, a wine bar, bucket raffles and a traditional Thanksgiving feast. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Christmas Giving Program! 208-264-5481
12-14, 19-21 Beauty and the Beast. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts the production of Beauty and the Beast, playing at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. This classic fairy tale has been re-created as a musical production, and features middle school and high school youth from throughout the area. Written by Menken, Ashman and Rice with music by Woolverton; directed by Dee Ann Boydston and Marty Gifford. Tickets are $10 in advance (order online at PendOreillePlayers.org) or $12 at the door; youth ages 5 to 18 are $5. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association. 509-671-3389
19-20 Holiday Festival of Fair Trade. Sandpoint Community Hall, 102 S. First Ave., hosts the Holiday Festival of Fair Trade from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by the Lost Horse Press and the Northwest Fair Trade Network, the festival features fairly traded goods - sweaters, textiles, clothing, baskets, tea and coffee, jewelry, leather goods, books, pottery, handmade paper, toys, musical instruments, chocolate, a diversity of exotic gifts - from Mexico, Africa, Guatemala, Chile, Ghana, Thailand, Burma, Nepal, Tibet, Peru, Liberia, and Laos, as well as a selection of handmade goods by local artists and craftspeople. 208-255-4410
20 Songwriter's Circle Concert Benefit. The Panida Theater hosts a Songwriter's Circle concert at 7:30 p.m. as a benefit for the Foundation for Human Rights Action and Advocacy. 208-263-9191
Here is what’s happening in December!
2 Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Family Night. The Sandpoint Business and Events Center, 102 Euclid Ave., hosts the Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Family Night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community is welcome to get a glimpse of the beautifully decorated trees, enjoy Christmas music, and get a picture with Santa! Cookies and refreshments will be served; this event is free and open to all. 208-610-2208
2 Light the Wick. The Panida Theater hosts a screening of the ski film, Light the Wick, at 8 p.m. Presented by Teton Gravity Research. 208-263-9191
3 Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Holiday Luncheon. The Sandpoint Business and Events Center, 102 Euclid Ave., hosts the Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Holiday Luncheon. Enjoy a delicious lunch and participate in a silent auction of gift baskets, wreaths and tabletop trees. Proceeds from the Festival of Trees events provide the foundation for Kinderhaven to shelter abused and neglected children ages birth to 18 years old. It is the only shelter of its kind in North Idaho. Doors open at 11 a.m.; individual tickets are $30 or $500 for a sponsor table of 8. For more information, please visit KinderhavenSandpoint.com; for tickets, contact Jacinda Bokowy at 208-610-2208 or via e-mail to jbokowy@mac.com.
3 Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts an open mic event beginning at 7 p.m. Sing a song, play an instrument, share a story or poem - or just watch the stars come out! It's always fun at open mic! Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association; $2 admission. 509-671-3389
3 Eugene Ballet's The Nutcracker. The Pend Oreille Arts Council Performance Series presents the Eugene Ballet's The Nutcracker, playing at 7 p.m. in the Panida Theater. POAC's holiday tradition continues with the Eugene Ballet professionals along with talented young dancers from the Sandpoint region. Everyone loves this imaginative story line, colorful sets, dazzling costumes and spectacular dancing. Purchase tickets in advance at the POAC office inside the Old Power House Building or call 208-263-6139.
4 Christmas Fair. The Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts the 7th Annual Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer. Shop for local crafts and handmade items from area vendors, plus enjoy a visit with Santa from noon to 2 p.m. Free admission and parking. 208-263-8414
4 Schweitzer Holiday Kick-off. The lights come on and the holiday season officially begins at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with hot chocolate, cookies and carolers. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
4 Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Gala Event. The Sandpoint Business and Events Center, 102 Euclid Ave., hosts the Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Gala Event. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a great dinner and bid on silent auction items of gift baskets, wreaths and tabletop trees. The live auction is always entertaining as attendees outbid each other for beautifully decorated trees and fabulous event packages. Individual tickets are $70, or $1,500 to sponsor a table for eight. Purchase tickets by contacting Jacinda Bokowy at 208-610-2208 or via e-mail to jbokowy@mac.com.
10-12, 17-19 Annie. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts the production Annie, playing at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Get ready to fall in love with America's favorite red-headed orphan in this Pend Oreille Players Association production. Written by Meehan, Strouse and Charnin; directed by Marty Gifford. Tickets to the show are $10 in advance (order online at PendOreillePlayers.org) or $12 at the door; youth ages 5 to 18 are $5. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association. 509-671-3389
24 Santa's Schweitzer Visit. Santa skis the slopes and hands out treats with Mrs. Claus before leading a balloon parade from the top of the Basin Express chair down to the village. Follow him into the Selkirk Lodge for hot chocolate, cookies, and to deliver your last-minute wishes. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
31 New Year's Eve. Schweitzer hosts parties for all ages including the rockin' concert in Taps, the teen tubing party and the ever-popular \"tween\" party for the kids. Since these parties always sell out, be sure to purchase your tickets early! Available at the Mountain Activity Center starting Dec. 1. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555