Winter Carnival is flying high! The second week of the annual Sandpoint Winter Carnival celebration includes a fun variety of events, including the Outrageous Air Show at Schweitzer Mountain Resort both Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25. Plus some of the other highlights include the Taste of Sandpoint gourmet sampling event Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Sandpoint Events Center and the hilariously fun K9 Keg Pull Sunday, Feb. 26, behind Eichardt's Pub and Grill. View all of this week's Winter Carnival events in detail below - plus, check SandpointWinterCarnival.com for more info! In addition, Winter Carnival's Dine Around Sandpoint, featuring great specials at area restaurants plus the chance to win a Grand Prize drawing (dinner for two, once a month, for a year!), is in full swing. See participating restaurants and more at DineAroundSandpoint.com.

Here's what's happening in February!

Through Feb. 26 Sandpoint Winter Carnival. 38th annual celebration includes family-friendly winter events including K-9 Keg Pull, Outrageous Air Show and more. For details, view calendar below or visit SandpointWinterCarnival.com. 208-263-0887

Through Feb. 26 Winter Carnival at Schweitzer. In addition to all of the in-town events, Schweitzer Resort hosts numerous fun activities up on the mountain during the Sandpoint Winter Carnival. For a full listing plus times and dates, view the Schweitzer Winter Carnival Fact Sheet (pdf).

22 KPND Ski and Board Party. Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridge St., hosts the KPND Ski and Board Party. Join Glen Lefay and Mike Deprez for an evening of fun, prizes and more. 208-255-7558

23 Winter Carnival -- Taste of Sandpoint. As part of the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, come out and try some delicious bites during the Taste of Sandpoint from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sandpoint Events Center. Sponsored by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, restaurants who will be dishing up gourmet treats include Pine Street Bakery, Trinity at City Beach, Pend Oreille Pasta, Skeyes the Limit, Forty One South, Chimney Rock Grill, the Bistro Rouge Cafe, Pend d'Oreille Winery, MickDuff's, Bangkok Thai, Sandpoint Charter School's Culinary Class and Sugar Girl Creations. SandpointWinterCarnival.com or SandpointChamber.org. 208-263-2161

23 Bingo Night. The Loading Dock, 202½ First Ave., hosts Bingo Night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday. Enjoy prizes plus food and beer specials. LoadingDockSandpoint.com. 208-265-8080

23-25 Oscar-Nominated Shorts. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts a screening of this year's Oscar-nominated Shorts at 7:30 p.m. each night. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors and children, and $4 children ages 13 and under. Read the Panida's press release for more information, or visit Panida.org. 208-263-9191

24 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Emily Baker, a soulful singer with a soft, sweet, mellow sound. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

24 7th Annual Adult Spelling Bee. It’s a Spell-a-bration! The Bonner County Daily Bee hosts the 7th Annual Adult Spelling Bee at 6:30 p.m. in the Sandpoint Event Center, 414 Church St. Team participants can sign up by contacting David Keyes at 208-263-9534 or e-mail dkeyes@bonnercountydailybee.com. Entry fee is $125 per team; limited to 15 teams total. Proceeds benefit literacy. If you're a spectator, come out and see the best spellers compete while enjoying free admission, food and drinks. Fun for everyone! SandpointWinterCarnival.com.

24 The Terrible Buttons, plus Cedar & Boyer with Holly McGarry. Eichardt's, 212 Cedar St., hosts a great live music event at 7:30 p.m. featuring Cedar & Boyer (cedarandboyer.com) with Holly McGarry plus Harold's IGA, who will all be opening up for The Terrible Buttons. The Terrible Buttons (terriblebuttons.com) are a lively, entertaining and very talented band out of Spokane. This will be a fun show at Eichardt's and one you won't want to miss! No cover.

24-25 Outrageous Air Show. Join four-time World Champion Steve Omischi and Olympic Gold Medalist Jean Marc Rozon as they jump with other members of the team during the Yoke's Outrageous Air Show at Schweitzer Mountain Resort both Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25. This exciting event is part of the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, and includes old-school aerial maneuvers and new-school freestyle tricks that are sure to make everyone's jaws drop! A torchlight parade begins at 6:15 p.m. each night, followed by the air show at 6:30 p.m. Free admission. And don't miss themed after-parties in Taps at 8 p.m. each night! Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

24-26 Library Wine Tasting Weekend. Taste past vintages of Merlot (a month of “Merlove”) and receive 10 percent off all library wines at the Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., during the Library Wine Tasting Weekend. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

24-March 2 Starlight Racing. Friday night races at Schweitzer, followed by parties in Taps. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

25-26 Howard's Follies - "Dis-Harmony." Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash., hosts the 9th Annual Howard's Follies - "Dis-Harmony" show at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Yesteryear Productions presents this tribute to old-time music theatre, written by Howard Wildin. Admission is $10/advance or $12/door for all ages; tickets also available at PendOreillePlayers.org, Seeber's Drug, and Owens Grocery. 509-447-0959

25 Wine Tasting at Schweitzer. Gourmandie at Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts a wine tasting from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

25 Winter Carnival Family Fun Day and Neighborhood Tasting. Evans Brothers Coffee hosts a Winter Carnival Fun Day and Neighborhood Tasting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy live music, a magic show at 11 a.m., Creations art projects, a Little Mozart music class and face painting. Plus there will be free coffee tastings and bean specials. Check out the new Studio 524 Coffee Lounge! SandpointWinterCarnival.com.

25 Film Appreciation and Discussion Series IV. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts the Film Appreciation and Discussion Series IV at 1 p.m. "Bigger Than Life" is this week's film, and the event is hosted by Karla Petermann. A discussion follows the free film screening; sponsored by the East Bonner County Library. eBonnerLibrary.org. 208-263-6930

25 StoryTelling Company. Di Luna's Cafe, 207 Cedar St., hosts the StoryTelling Company event with dinner served at 5 p.m. and the show at 6 p.m. Enjoy a night of wonderful food, great music and amazing stories. Tickets are $10 each, plus the cost for food and drink. Sponsored by Blue Creek Press, The River Journal, Tamarack Cleaning Services, Friends of Scotchman Peak Wilderness, KRFY 88.5, The Clark Fork/Pend Oreille Conservancy and Cynthia Dalsing. 208-290-1281

25 SHS Grad Night Auction Gala. Sandpoint Events Center, 102 S. Euclid Ave., hosts the annual Sandpoint High School Grad Night Auction Gala featuring a catered dinner by Ivano's plus live and silent auctions. The entire community is invited to attend this event; all proceeds help fund the end-of-the-year Grad Night party for Sandpoint High School's senior class of 2012. Sandpoint has been successfully providing a safe setting for new graduates since 1974 by throwing an all-night celebration at the fairgrounds. Attend this worthy fundraiser, enjoy a delicious dinner, and bid on some fanastic items including a stay at a Hawaiian condo, an Electra Townie cruiser bike, a scenic thrill ride in an RV6 airplane, a 2012/2013 Schweitzer ski pass, six front-row seats to the SHS graduation ceremony, plus much more! Gala tickets are $15 per person, or two for $25, and includes dinner by Ivano's; tickets available in advance at Pend d'Oreille Winery and Dub's Drive-In, and also at the door. Read a press release for further details. 208-290-2600

25 February Fun Fling. Sandpoint USA Dance hosts the February Fun Fling at 7 p.m. in Sandpoint Community Hall. The evening begins with a Nightclub two-step lesson taught by an experienced instructor, followed by general dancing from 8 p.m. to 10 pm. Refreshments will be served and a drawing for door prizes will be held. Cost is $9 non-members, $6 members, and $5 teens. USA Dance events are always alcohol and tobacco free; singles, couples and all levels of dancers welcome! 208-699-0421

26 Winter Carnival -- K9 Keg Pull. Enjoy the fun and excitement of a dog-pull competition at 10 a.m. (registration begins at 9:30 a.m.) in the alley next to Eichardt's Pub and Grill on Cedar St. This event is part of the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, and is open to all dogs - little dogs pull an empty beer can, medium-sized dogs pull an empty pony keg, and large-sized dogs pull an empty regular keg. Registration required; cost is $5 per dog, and all proceeds are donated to the Panhandle Animal Shelter. SandpointWinterCarnival.com.

-- This week's events happening through Sunday, March 4

28 Brian Carter Wine Dinner with Curtis Wetzel. Winemaker Brian Carter, twice awarded Winemaker of the Year by Washington Magazine, created Washington's first winery to focus exclusively on European-style blends. Wines will be presented by Curtis Wetzel, a knowledgeable wine representative, during an exquisite five-course dinner at Forty-One South, 41 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle. Prepared by Chef Jake Sagen, the meal will be served to compliment each of the wine pairings. Tickets are $60 per person and includes a champagne reception followed by a five course dinner paired with wines from Brian Carter (tax and gratuity already included). Seating is limited; call 208-265-2000 for reservations. 41SouthSandpoint.com.

28 Sandpoint Swing. The hep cat's out of the bag! If you've ever wanted a chance to learn to dance and get some good practice in, here's your chance! Every week, Bongo Brew/Earth Rhythms hosts a lesson at 6:30 p.m. in East Coast Swing, Charleston, Lindy Hop or West Coast Swing. You won't find cheaper lessons and dancing anywhere. No partner necessary. $3 admission; sponsored by Earth Rhythms. 208-610-8587

28 Trivia Night. Mickduff's Brewing Company, 312 N. First Ave., hosts Trivia Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday. Arrive early to make sure your team gets a table - it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Mickduffs.com. 208-255-4351

29 Chamber After Hours. The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce invites the public and its members to the February Chamber After Hours at The Bridge at Sandpoint, 1123 N. Division St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is your chance to check out The Bridge’s facility and the services they offer. Their friendly staff will show you their premier assisted living community and welcome you to their Chamber Business After Hours event. Enjoy wine and coffee, plus hors d’oeuvres created by their fantastic cooks. Also, count on some wonderful entertainment as they highlight their famous Friends & Family Dinner which they host monthly. SandpointChamber.com. 208-263-2161

Here is what's coming up in March!

1 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Steve Neff. Soft and smooth, Neff's jazz and blues come out of guitar and saxophone. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

1 Cody Beebe and The Crooks. Di Luna’s Café, 207 Cedar St., hosts a concert with Cody Beebe and The Crooks at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for dinner (available before the concert with reservations). Cody Beebe and The Crooks are a seven-piece roots-rock band from Seattle. Formed in 2009, the group combines Beebe's aggressively percussive acoustic guitar style with rock, Americana, country and blues into a mainstream yet strikingly fresh, creative and unforgettable sound. The band has performed with Josh Turner, Jason Reeves and many others. Make dinner reservations for the 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. seating, and receive free appetizers for your table! Tickets to the concert are $10. Call 208-263-0846 for reservations and/or tickets. DiLunas.com.

1 Coal Hard Truth Forum. What if, every day, over 40 additional 1.5-mile long trains full of dirty coal came through our community, degrading water quality, halting emergency response, spewing diesel particulates and coal dust, shaking our homes, and threatening our health and safety? This is very real possibility, as coal companies are looking to make it a reality. The Sandpoint Coal Hard Truth Forum, happening at 6:30 p.m. in the Panida's Little Theater on First Avenue, is your opportunity to hear from a panel of experts on this important issue and to learn what you can do to protect your community now! Brought to you by Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper and the Sierra Club.

2 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with RBMC - a Washington-based contemporary acoustic jazz trio with traditional roots. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

2 Student Art Show Reception. POAC opens the annual Student Art Show with a reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Power House. Exhibit runs through April 9. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

2 Farm to Table Dinner. Di Luna's Café, 207 Cedar St., hosts their first Farm to Table Dinner of the year, featuring foods from our local farmers. The evening's meal includes food from Cascade Creek Farm, a family farm owned by husband-and-wife team Rob Fredericks and Mimi Feuling and children Emily and Devin. Cascade Creek is a 97-acre farm near Bonners Ferry which uses organic and bio-dynamic methods to nurture their land, as well as their animals. This is a great opportunity to meet and hear from the farmers and dine on truly local cuisine. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 6 p.m. Tickets for these dinners are $35 (or $55 with paired wine); tax and gratuity not included. Reservations are limited; please call 208-263-0846. DiLunas.com.

2-3 The Follies. Angels over Sandpoint celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Follies with two different shows at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) running over two weekends in the Panida (see March 9-10, below). This charitable fundraiser is filled with zany acts, and to commemorate the anniversary they will be bringing back all-time favorites plus new performances. Remember to get a little crazy with your costume – and most importantly, have fun! Warning: This show is definitely not for the easily offended; must be 21 to attend. Tickets are $25, now on sale at Eichardt's, Petal Talk and Eve's Leaves; also on Sandpoint Online in the General Store. Online tickets are sold out for the Saturday, March 3, show. (Note: Tickets purchased online are charged a $2 per ticket handling fee). Proceeds fill the Angels Over Sandpoint coffers.

2-4 Gun 'n' Horn Show. The Bonner County Sportsmen sponsor the 29th annual Gun 'n' Horn Show at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. Buy, sell or trade! It's a fun event for the entire family with an Archery Alley for the kids and more. There will also be free horn scoring (horns must be turned in from noon to 7 p.m. March 2, and left on display all weekend). Hours for the show are noon to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4 per person, free for kids age 11 and younger; or $10 for a weekend pass. Funds raised go to wildlife projects in the Sandpoint area, as well as supporting the Wildlife Building at the Fairgrounds. Bonner County Sportsmen offer two college scholarships, and maintain the indoor shooting range on Lake Street. 208-263-9117

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

-- This week's events happening through Sunday, March 11

6 Winter Goldsprint. Greasy Fingers Bikes N Repair and Laughing Dog Brewing sponsor a Winter Goldsprint at 6 p.m. at Laughing Dog Brewery, 1109 Fontaine Dr. in Ponderay. If you can ride a bike, you can Goldsprint. Goldsprints are bike races on rollers with the forks fixed. Two riders battle it out head-to-head for 500 meters at speeds in excess of 60 mph in front of a cheering crowd. Enter in the double elimination tournament field and/or call out your friends (or friendemies) to a single grudge match. All equipment is supplied, just bring your legs and lungs. In the end, it's all biking fun. The series ends with championships on March 13. $5 entry fee, and $1 grudge match. Call Greasy Fingers at 208-255-4496 or visit GreasyFingersBikes.com for more information.       

6 Sandpoint Swing. The hep cat's out of the bag! If you've ever wanted a chance to learn to dance and get some good practice in, here's your chance! Every week, Bongo Brew/Earth Rhythms hosts a lesson at 6:30 p.m. in East Coast Swing, Charleston, Lindy Hop or West Coast Swing. You won't find cheaper lessons and dancing anywhere. No partner necessary. $3 admission; sponsored by Earth Rhythms. 208-610-8587

9 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Mick Croon. This acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter brings his crew with the soul food of roots, rock and Americana. POWine.com. 208-263-8545

9 Contra Dance. The Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department partners with Emily Faulkner and Lost Horse Press to offer the Contra Dance Series. Dances are held at 7 p.m. in the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., on the second Friday of each month through May. Join other dancing enthusiasts for live music and dancing until 10:30 p.m. Previous dancing experience is not necessary, all ages are welcome, and you don’t have to bring a partner. $5 donation is suggested. 208-263-3613

9-10 The Follies. Angels over Sandpoint celebrates the 10th anniversary of The Follies with two shows at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) running over two weekends in the Panida (see March 2-3, above). 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 performances. Remember to get a little crazy with your costume – and most importantly, have fun! Warning: This show is definitely not for the easily offended; must be 21 to attend. Tickets are $25, now on sale at Eichardt's, Petal Talk and Eve's Leaves; also on Sandpoint Online in the General Store (Note: Tickets purchased online are charged a $2 per ticket handling fee). Proceeds fill the Angels Over Sandpoint coffers.

9-11, 16-18 Her Final Bow. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre hosts Her Final Bow, written and directed by Gail Cory-Betz, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Hermione, who is (in her opinion) the greatest actress to ever grace the London stage, celebrates her birthday with her dearest friends, who may or may not be responsible for her sudden demise. Join in the celebration and help solve the crime! Dinner shows are $20/advance or $25 at the door (all ages). Matinee/show only is $10/advance or $12 at the door; 18 and under $5. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association. Note: No show-only advance tickets will be sold for Friday and Saturday performances; seats for these performances will be sold as available. PendOreillePlayers.org. 509-671-3389

10 Vertical Express for Can Do MS. Annual event at Schweitzer to benefit the Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

11 Grom Stomp. Schweitzer hosts a grom-sized slopestyle and boardercross competition specifically designed for those ages 6-11. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

11 Bingo Fundraiser for Kinderhaven. Luther Park at Sandpoint, 510 S. Olive Ave., hosts a Bingo Fundraiser for Kinderhaven from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Doors open at 1 p.m., and all proceeds benefit Kinderhaven. 208-265-3557

11 The He Said ... She Said ... Folk Tour. The Panida's Little Theater on First Avenue hosts The He Said … She Said … Folk Tour at 7:30 p.m. featuring The Shook Twins and John Craigie in concert. Learn more about the Shook Twins at ShookTwins.com. Admission is $12 in advance; and $15 at the door. Panida.org. 208-263-9191

-- This week's events happening through Sunday, March 18

13 Sandpoint Swing. The hep cat's out of the bag! If you've ever wanted a chance to learn to dance and get some good practice in, here's your chance! Every week, Bongo Brew/Earth Rhythms hosts a lesson at 6:30 p.m. in East Coast Swing, Charleston, Lindy Hop or West Coast Swing. You won't find cheaper lessons and dancing anywhere. No partner necessary. $3 admission; sponsored by Earth Rhythms. 208-610-8587

15 Women Who Wine. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts the Women Who Wine event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. See POWine.com for more details about this month's guest speaker. 208-265-8545

16 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Ninjazz, featuring piano jazz classics by Kurt with soulful singer Samantha. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

16 Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival. The Pearl Theater, 7160 Main St. in Bonners Ferry, hosts the Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Celebrate the beauty and fun of the human-powered winter backcountry experience through a selection of award-winning films from around the globe. Feel the thrill of biking, rafting and skiing through Denali, kayaking an icy paradise and skiing the unknown slopes of Morocco -- all from the comfort of your seat, with a beverage of choice in your hand! Cafe will be serving an unlimited soup bowl, as well. Door prizes, raffle and a no-host bar complete the evening. Tickets are $5 at the door. Sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. IdahoConservation.org. 208-265-9565

16-18 Stomp Games. Region’s best riders compete for serious prizes featuring ridercross and slopestyle competitions while spectators are treated to phenomenal stunts at Schweitzer. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

16-18 Library Wine Tasting Weekend. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts a Library Wine Tasting Weekend. Taste past vintages of our Terroir wines and receive 10 percent off all library bottles. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

16-17, 23-24 Separate Checks. The Panida's Little Theater on First Avenue hosts the one-act play Separate Checks, by Chris Heron and Sandpoint Onstage. Admission is $10 adults and $7 seniors. Panida.org. 208-263-9191

17 KPND Ski and Board Party. Jalapeños, 314 N. 2nd Ave., hosts the KPND Ski and Board Party. Join Glen Lefay and Mike Deprez for an evening of fun, prizes and more. 208-263-2995

17 Holly McGarry with Cedar & Boyer. The La Rosa Club on First Avenue hosts live music featuring Holly McGarry with Cedar & Boyer from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 208-255-2100

20 Sandpoint Swing. The hep cat's out of the bag! If you've ever wanted a chance to learn to dance and get some good practice in, here's your chance! Every week, Bongo Brew/Earth Rhythms hosts a lesson at 6:30 p.m. in East Coast Swing, Charleston, Lindy Hop or West Coast Swing. You won't find cheaper lessons and dancing anywhere. No partner necessary. $3 admission; sponsored by Earth Rhythms. 208-610-8587

23 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the Dead Fiddlers Society. Get swept away to old-time southern Appalachia with this Coeur d'Alene-based trio. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

27 Sandpoint Swing. The hep cat's out of the bag! If you've ever wanted a chance to learn to dance and get some good practice in, here's your chance! Every week, Bongo Brew/Earth Rhythms hosts a lesson at 6:30 p.m. in East Coast Swing, Charleston, Lindy Hop or West Coast Swing. You won't find cheaper lessons and dancing anywhere. No partner necessary. $3 admission; sponsored by Earth Rhythms. 208-610-8587

29 The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The Sandpoint Waldorf School 8h Grade Class performs the play The Hunchback of Notre Dame, at 7 p.m. in the Panida Theater. Admission is $7; sponsored by the Sandpoint Waldorf School. Sandpoint.org/Waldorf. 208-265-2683

30 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Ray Allen - fun and upbeat music ranging in jazz, blues and pop. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

30 Boston Brass. 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 created a one-of-a-kind musical experience with exciting classical arrangements, burning jazz standards and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire. It’s an evening of great music and boisterous fun. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 POAC members, $10 youth ages 15 and under, available through POAC (ArtinSandpoint.org). 208-263-6139

30-31 24 Hours of Schweitzer. Registration is now open for the fourth annual 24-hour ski-a-thon, 24 Hours of Schweitzer, which is held beginning Friday, March 30 and ending Saturday, March 31. Race categories include solo, three-person teams, and four-person teams, and money raised helps fund research for cystinosis. Learn more about Hank and how to help by reading a 24 Hours of Schweitzer press release; register by calling 208-610-2131 or online at 24HoursofSchweitzer.com. 208-610-2131

31 Business Showcase. The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business Showcase at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit SandpointChamber.org or call 208-263-2161.

Here is what’s happening in April!

7-8 Tropical Daze. Season-ending festival at Schweitzer Mountain Resort, including Pond Skimming and Rotary Ducky Derby on Saturday, and the Downhill Dummy Derby on Sunday. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

8 Bingo Fundraiser for Kinderhaven. Luther Park at Sandpoint, 510 S. Olive Ave., hosts a Bingo Fundraiser for Kinderhaven from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Doors open at 1 p.m., and all proceeds benefit Kinderhaven. 208-265-3557

11 Get Lit! in Sandpoint! Lost Horse Press and the East Bonner County Library present Get Lit! in Sandpoint! from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library Rude Girls Room. In conjunction with Spokane's Get Lit! literary festival, Lost Horse Press and the Sandpoint Library bring you a taste of the region’s premier literary festival - Get Lit! in Sandpoint! - the day before Spokane’s extravaganza gets under way! Three of Spokane’s presenters, Jonathan Johnson, Shann Ray and Russell Thornburg, will conduct poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction writing workshops. In addition, a Reading and Open Mic for workshop faculty, students and the public will take place at 7 p.m. Contact Lost Horse Press at 208-255-4410 or e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com for more information or to register for the workshops. Workshops, reading and open mic are free and open to the public. 208-255-4410

13 Contra Dance. The Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Emily Faulkner and Lost Horse Press to offer the Contra Dance Series. Dances are held at 7 p.m. in the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., on the second Friday of each month through May. Join other dancing enthusiasts for live music and dancing until 10:30 p.m. Previous dancing experience is not necessary, all ages are welcome, and you don’t have to bring a partner. A $5 donation is suggested. 208-263-3613

14 Battle of the Bands. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the Sandpoint High School's Battle of the Bands at 6:30 p.m. Panida.org. 208-263-9191

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

15 Bayfest Summer Youth Theatre Program - Application Deadline. Applications are accepted now through April 15 for the upcoming Bayfest (British-American Youth Festival Theatre) program happening in Sandpoint this summer, from July 22 through August 16. Program includes intensive professional-level acting workshops, rehearsals and performances of a full production, recreational activities and fun! Scholarships and financial assistance available; learn more at BayFestYouthTheatre.com.

20 Fly Fishing Film Tour. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the Fly Fishing Film Tour at 7 p.m. Learn more at F3T.com or visit Panida.org.

20 Diamonds in the Rough. POAC art opening reception, 5:30 p.m. in the Old Power House. Exhibit runs through June 15. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

22 Sandpoint's Annual Earth Day Celebration 2012. Come celebrate Earth Day with our community during the Annual Earth Day Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Charter High School, 614 S. Madison Ave. This family-fun celebration includes exhibition booths, kids' activities, community service-learning projects, live music, food and beverages. 208-946-6960

27 Annual Wine Tasting, Dinner and Auction. The Festival at Sandpoint hosts their Annual Wine Tasting, Dinner and Auction fundraiser at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. FestivalatSandpoint.com. 208-265-4554

28-May 6 K&K Spring Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual spring fishing contest. LPOIC.org. 208-264-5796

Here is what’s happening in May!

Every Saturday and Wednesday, May through Oct.: Sandpoint Farmers Market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park.

5 High Tea. Angels Over Sandpoint host an elegant High Tea fundraiser. AngelsOverSandpoint.org. 877-544-4399

11 Contra Dance. The Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Emily Faulkner and Lost Horse Press to offer the Contra Dance Series. Dances are held at 7 p.m. in the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., on the second Friday of each month through May. Join other dancing enthusiasts for live music and dancing until 10:30 p.m. Previous dancing experience is not necessary, all ages are welcome, and you don’t have to bring a partner. A $5 donation is suggested. 208-263-3613

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

17 Rock 'n' Roll Heaven. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the annual Rock 'n' Roll Heaven show at 7 p.m. This show starts the Lost in the '50s celebration off with a bang! Lostinthe50s.org. 208-265-LOST

19 Bicycle Film Festival. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the Bicycle Film Festival at 7:30 p.m. as part of Sandpoint Bike Week. Panida.org. 208-263-9191

25 The BoDeans in Concert. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts a concert with The BoDeans at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Best known for their mid-'90s Billboard Top 20 hit anthem "Closer to Free," The BoDeans are still rocking and harmonizing with tours across the U.S. Panida.org. 208-263-9191

26- Sept. 1 Summer Sounds at Park Place. Free concert series with shows every Saturday, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend at Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139