document.write("<p><a href=\"https://www.sandpointonline.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/news_upload/SO_2dEventsHotPicks_2edb.tangodance.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"></a><br><P><IMG border=0 hspace=20 alt=\"Artist Reception: Heather Mehra-Pedersen\" vspace=20 src=\"https://www.sandpointonline.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/SO_2dEventsHotPicks_2edb.HeatherPedersen_300x185.jpg\" align=right><STRONG>PO Winery Art Reception: Heather Mehra-Pedersen</STRONG> <BR>At her core, Heather Mehra-Pedersen is a passionate art enthusiast driven by her love for colors and textures. Heather was formally educated at Lehigh University with degrees in marketing and fine arts. Heather continues to straddle the stylistic line between Impressionist or Expressionist. She favors natural landscapes as her subject because, \"Nature is the most forgiving and beautiful thing I know.\" Reveling in creating richly colored and textured paintings and demonstrating a mastery of form and composition, her distinctive style is characterized by a fusion of abstract and realistic elements. Heather was recently named the official poster artist for the 2025 World Cup Ski Finals, 2024 Coeur d'Alene's Art on the Green, and 2025 Sun Valley Wagon Days. Join on <EM>Thursday, <STRONG>July 3</STRONG></EM><STRONG> </STRONG>from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. <A href=\"https://powine.com/event/july-artist-of-the-month-heather-mehra-pedersen/\" target=_blank>POWine.com</A>.&nbsp;<BR><BR><IMG border=0 hspace=20 alt=\"Fourth of July Celebrations!\" vspace=20 src=\"https://www.sandpointonline.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/SO_2dEventsHotPicks_2edb.fourthofjuly_300x138.jpg\" align=right><STRONG>Fourth of July Celebrations<BR><EM><A href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/1006132101500469/?post_id=1029221589191520&amp;acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22footer_attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" target=_blank><EM>Sandpoint:</EM></A> </EM></STRONG>The Sandpoint Lions Club presents the 2025 Sandpoint Fourth of July celebration. The day kicks off downtown with a Children's Parade at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Grand Parade at 10 a.m. Afterward, head to City Beach for an afternoon of family fun with vendors, live music, a beer garden, and activities for all ages. Fireworks over the lake begin at dusk. <EM>Friday, <STRONG>July 4.</STRONG></EM><BR><EM><STRONG data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"578\"><A href=\"https://www.visitpriestriver.com/event-details/4th-of-july-fireworks-show-2025-07-04-22-00\" target=_blank><EM><STRONG data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"578\">Priest River:</STRONG></EM></A> </STRONG></EM>Fireworks have been cancelled this year&nbsp;in Priest River, but the 4th of July Family Fun Festival is still on. There will be a dunk tank, mechanical bull, sno cones, cotton candy, axe throwing, striker place, and so much more. Join from 12-4 p.m. on <EM>Friday, <STRONG>July 4</STRONG></EM>.<BR><STRONG data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"927\"><EM><A href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003493995305435/\" target=_blank><STRONG data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"927\"><EM>Clark Fork:</EM></STRONG></A> </EM></STRONG>The celebration in Clark Fork begins bright and early with the <A href=\"https://www.fillingstationyouth.com/freedom-fun-run\" target=_blank>5K Freedom Run</A> at 7 a.m., sponsored by the Filling Station Youth Center. The annual parade rolls out at 9:30 a.m., followed by family foot races, food stands, vendor booths, raffle drawings, and more in the school yard. At noon, the fun shifts to Memorial Field with hot dogs, chips, and a dramatic 1 p.m. airplane drop of free coupons and dollar bills. Enjoy turtle races, watermelon eating contests, and kids' games throughout the afternoon. For adults, the action heats up with log sawing, pole climbing, and ax throwing at 3 p.m. Fireworks cap off the day at dusk. <EM>Friday, <STRONG>July 4</STRONG></EM>.<BR><STRONG data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1574\"><EM><A href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/3934252000237478\" target=_blank><STRONG data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1574\"><EM>Bayview:</EM></STRONG></A> </EM></STRONG>Bayview Daze kicks off the morning of <EM>Friday, <STRONG>July 4</STRONG></EM> with a Red, White, and Blue Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Bayview Community Center. Vendors will be set up near the marinas throughout the day. On <EM>Saturday, <STRONG>July 5</STRONG></EM>, catch the Bayview Daze Parade at 11 a.m., followed by the fireworks display over the bay at 10 p.m.<BR><STRONG><EM><A href=\"https://www.facebook.com/OdiesBaysideGrocery/posts/pfbid0sTKqJAv3mDAWFTX2b7mkwwoNuExx73pV8RfNwu9dm1iTBLZkSSXFmrUKYTSAWpnFl\" target=_blank><STRONG><EM>Garfield Bay:</EM></STRONG></A></EM></STRONG> Join from 8-10 a.m. for a $7 pancake breakfast followed by the 10:30 a.m. parade and noon Ice Cream Social at the gazebo. Plan on a Cornhole Tournament time TBD, and live music with Jordan Paddock Band from 6-9 p.m. <BR><STRONG><EM><A href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/673585252193737\" target=_blank><STRONG><EM><A href=\"https://www.bonnersferry4th.com/\" target=_blank><STRONG><EM>Bonners Ferry:</EM></STRONG></A></EM></STRONG></A></EM></STRONG> It's Bonners Ferry's largest parade and it starts at 3 p.m. After the parade head to the fairgrounds for fun throughout the evening with live music, bounce houses, food &amp; product vendors, lawn games, and more. This event closes out with an up-close firework experience you don't want to miss. <EM>Friday, <STRONG>July 4</STRONG></EM>.</P>");
                
                document.write("<P><IMG border=0 hspace=20 alt=\"$5 Movie: Independence Day\" vspace=20 src=\"https://www.sandpointonline.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/SO_2dEventsHotPicks_2edb.5Movie_300x154.jpg\" align=right><STRONG>$5 Movie: Independence Day</STRONG> <BR>In the epic adventure film `Independence Day,' strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances. Show starts on <EM>Saturday, <STRONG>July 5 </STRONG></EM>at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening 30 minutes before the show. Get tickets at <A href=\"https://www.panida.org/event/independence-day\" target=_blank>Panida.org</A>.</P>");
                
                document.write("<P><IMG border=0 hspace=20 alt=\"Sandpoint BeerFest\" vspace=20 src=\"https://www.sandpointonline.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/SO_2dEventsHotPicks_2edb.beerfest2025_300x140.jpg\" align=right><STRONG>Sandpoint Beerfest<BR></STRONG>Love a good craft beer ... or how about, more than 20? The annual Beerfest features nearly two dozen handcrafted beers from regional breweries. The 11th Annual Sandpoint Beer Bash at the Beach is happening on <EM>Saturday, <STRONG>July 5th</STRONG></EM>, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the City Beach. This year it's just one flat fee which includes a very cool glass with the Beerfest logo and unlimited 7oz tastes of 20+ craft beers from regional breweries. Enjoy live music by Headwaters. Please note, in order to partake in the beer tasting, you must be 21 or older, and show valid ID at the gate. It is illegal to serve an intoxicated person, and moderation will be strictly enforced. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult, 21 or older, at all times. Also, no pets are permitted inside the event. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets on sale at <A href=\"https://sandpointchamber.org/sponsorship-opportunities/beerfest/\" target=_blank>SandpointChamber.org</A>.<BR>------------------------</P></p>");
                
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