Rockin' and rollin'. Poodle skirts and letterman jackets are a common sight this weekend during Lost in the '50s, Sandpoint's biggest party of the year happening Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 20. Hop, bop and be-bop with retro fun during the classic car parade and show, rock 'n' roll concerts at the fairgrounds, street dance and so much more. Details at Lostinthe50s.org, or read a press release. And it's still Sandpoint Bike Week with lots of great events including the Ride of Silence from City Beach, the Bike to School/Work Day, and the Bicycle Film Festival at the Panida. Visit the official Bike Week page for a full calendar of events. Plus: It's the Statewide Primary Election today, Tuesday, May 15. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find out last-minute info on candidates and where to vote on the Sandpoint Online Elections Page. And now, on to the news!

What's going on in Sandpoint! Lost in the '50s retro celebration is our town's biggest party of the year! And see what else is happening this week, May 15-21:

Entertainment Highlights:

• Hiking the Triple Crown – Adventurers share tales, photos at Community Hall, Wednesday

• Bike Week: Ride of Silence – Bicyclists gather at City Beach for 10-mile ride, Wednesday

• Five Minutes of Fame – Open mic for musicians, writers, more at Cafe Bodega, Wednesday

• Bike to School/Work Day – Bike Week event with stations around the area, Thursday

• Bikes, Beats and Bonfire – Gathering at the Old Granary District, Thursday

• Rock 'n' Roll Heaven – Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis impersonators take Panida stage, Thursday

• Car Parade, Street Dance and Show – Downtown Sandpoint and the Fairgrounds, Friday

• American Graffiti – Special screening of classic '50s film at the Panida Theater, Friday

• Car Show and Saturday Night Dance – Downtown streets of Sandpoint, Fairgrounds, Saturday

• Bicycle Film Festival – Bike Week event with films at the Panida Theater, Saturday

• Aspirin Rally Run and Car Rally – 5K fun run, rally at Second Avenue Pizza, Sunday

» See all entertainment events this week

Civic Happenings:
• Idaho Primary Election – Area polling locations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday

• Nicaragua Photography Slideshow – With Tina Friedman in the Sandpoint Library, Thursday

• Bonner County Historical Society Program – With annual meeting on Dufort Road, Saturday

» See all civic events this week

Big events next week: Farm to Table Dinner at Di Luna's, May 25; The BoDeans at the Panida, May 25, Memorial Day, May 28.

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Outdoor Almanac

• The heavens: New Moon Sun; Looking south on May evenings, the planet Saturn is bright and beautiful, floating just above the bright star Spica in the constellation Virgo
• Air quality report: GOOD through Tue as a high pressure system slowly moves to the East
• Rising and setting: Sunrise at 5:05 a.m., sets at 8:20 p.m. Daylight gained past 7 days: 20 minutes. Moon sets at 3:23 p.m.

• Lake Pend Oreille: Lake level 2,057.7 feet, down 0.73 feet past 7 days

• Streamflows: Priest River 5,510 cfs, down 420 cfs past 7 days; Moyie River 3,690 cfs, up 1,480 cfs
• Weather forecast: Mostly sunny Wed with a high of 75.
- Lost in the '50s Weekend Forecast: Mostly sunny Thu with a high of 66; partly sunny Fri with a high of 65; mostly sunny Sat-Sun with highs climbing back into the 70s by Sun

Find links to details at Real-Time Outdoors.

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What's new and neat online
Friendly competition. Could it be that the most beautiful town in the U.S. is also the friendliest? We might find out, if enough people go cast a vote for Sandpoint as "Friendliest Town" in this year's Best of the Road contest. Click to vote.

Photo love. Every month, photographers submit their best pics for the chance to win a great prize. At right is April's winner, "Transition," offering a magical view of Lake Pend Oreille. Visit Sandpoint in Pictures to see all the month's photos.

Summer issue of Sandpoint Magazine arriving. With lots of great articles and features, be on the lookout Friday, May 18, for the new summer issue of Sandpoint Magazine. Whet your appetite with previous issues at SandpointMagazine.com.

The Week's Top News, May 9-15:
• Deputies: DUI suspect left scene of accident
  Allegedly left behind injured teenager in truck

• GOP conservatives, moderates lock horns
  Allan Hacker alleges candidates are breaking laws

• Waterkeeper offers $10k for milfoil cleanup
  City Council members take up treatment issue

• PAC warfare raising eyebrows in state races
  Keough unclear on why Avista is backing opponent
• LPOSD chooses Woodward as new superintendent
  Steps into first day of work July 1
• County sheriff candidate holds cross lighting
  Winkler is a member of the Ku Klux Klan
• Repairs push back opening of the bypass
  ITD now forecasts Fourth of July debut

Go to the SO Newsroom to link to these and other stories from the Bonner County Daily Bee.

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