MAY 2006

Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmers Market. Sandpoint’s open-air market selling knickknacks, handcrafts, fresh produce, garden clippings, flowers, bread, food, and music in Farmin Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

May  1-8 7 K&K Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual contest. 208-263-0424

May  5 A Night On Broadway 6:00 PM at the Panida Theatre 208-263-9191

May  6 Sandpoint Junior Miss 4:00 PM at the Panida Theatre 208-263-9191

May  6 NIChallenge Adventure Race. 2nd annual sprint adventure race featuring mountain biking, trail running, paddling, and basic navigation including obstacles to test teamwork and physical and mental skills. Begins at 9 a.m. at Beauty Creek Campground on Lake Coeur d’Alene. $75 per person and teams of two or four are welcome in co-ed, all-male or all-female divisions. The registration deadline is April 30. 208-769-7809

May  11 St. Joseph’s Pipe & Drum Concert 7:00 PM at the Panida Theatre 208-263-9191

May  12-13 Grease. Sandpoint High School production, with a live band in the school's auditorium. The play begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10. 208-263-3034

May  12-13 Joyeux Noel. Movie portrayed in real story-telling fashion about the true story of how, on Christmas Eve 1914, troops from the French, Scottish, and German fronts dropped their weapons and walked out onto the battlefield near the French border to exchange gifts, greetings, and song. At the Panida, 7:30 p.m. 208-263-9191

May  13 CAL Western Dinner/Auction Party. The Community Assistance League (CAL) sponsors this annual fund-raiser at the Bonner County Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. Event includes dinner, auction, casino and music. 208-263-7881

May  13-14 Pend d’Oreille Winery Huckleberry Blush Release. Annual release coincides with Mother’s Day weekend at Pend d’Oreille Winery. 208-265-8545

May  18-21 Lost in the ’50s. The weekend when Sandpoint goes retro, with hundreds of cars in the vintage car parade and show, plus dance shows and concerts with favorite performers from the `50s and `60s, a street dance, a car rally and fun run. 208-265-5678

May  19 Artist Lecture Dinner. The final artist lecture dinner in a series of three features vocalist/pianist Amy Craven and her husband Rob Kincaid, a baritone and founder of Flat Hat Productions, at 6 p.m. at the Hope Memorial Community Center. A dinner catered by Dock of the Bay is served at 7 p.m., and the presentation is at 8 p.m. A door prize is awarded at each performance. Advance tickets are required and cost $25. Tickets for all three in the series cost $60. Get tickets at Pend Oreille Pasta or from any board member. 208-264-5481

May  25-27 Sophie Scholl: The Final Days. This is an important and unforgettable film and a beautifully acted drama, telling the true story of Sophie Scholl, the young student who became the most famous member of the anti-Nazi White Rose resistance movement in Munich. In German with English subtitles. Part of Global Cinema Café series at the Panida, 7:30 p.m. 208-263-9191

May  25-27 Grease. Sandpoint High School production, with a live band in the school's auditorium. The play begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10. 208-263-3034

May  27 to Sept. 2 Summer Sounds at Park Place. Free concert series sponsored by POAC every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar. Look up ArtinSandpoint.org for more information. 208-263-6139

JUNE 2006

Every Saturday: Summer Sounds at Park Place. Free concert series sponsored by POAC every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, through Sept. 2. Look up ArtinSandpoint.org for more information. 208-263-6139

Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmers Market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

June 2-3 Grease.Sandpoint High School production, with a live band in the school's auditorium. The play begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10. 208-263-3034

14-17 Plein Air Paint Out. More than 20 artists from throughout Idaho and Bonner County will paint outside for two days, capturing scenes depicting the natural beauty surrounding Sandpoint, and then showcase their paintings at a reception June 17 on the Cedar Street Bridge. The winner receives $500; their original artwork will then be auctioned during the event on June 17. This first annual event is sponsored by Timber Stand Gallery, Windermere Idaho First Realty and Panhandle State Bank. 208 263-7748

June 16-17 Young Writers of the Lost Horse.  Lost Horse Press & East Bonner County Library will present this 5th annual young adult writing and book arts conference.  Incorporating this year's theme, Telling Our Stories, children in grades 5 through 12 will learn about prose, poetry, book binding and cartooning.  Free for all Bonner County students, including home-schooled children.  208-255-4410

June 16-July 18 ArtWalk I. The first of two revolving art exhibits opens on June 16 with art receptions at 20 gallery locations downtown, including at the Old Power House, home to the event’s sponsor, POAC. Self-guided art tours for the first exhibit continue through July 18. Look up artinsandpoint.org to learn more. 208-263-6139

June 17-18 Pend d’Oreille Winery Birthday Party. Annual celebration at Pend d'Oreille Winery with wine tasting music and food. 208-265-8545

JULY 2006

Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmers Market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Every Saturday: Summer Sounds at Park Place. Free concert series sponsored by POAC every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, through Sept. 2. Look up ArtinSandpoint.org for more information. 208-263-6139

Every Sunday: Sunday Concerts on the Lawn (July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30). Free, live concert series featuring regional musicians performing classical and other genres of music, on the lawn in front of the Edgewater Resort at City Beach, 2 p.m., sponsored by POAC. Look up ArtinSandpoint.org for more information. 208-263-6139

July 1 Schweitzer Summer Celebration. Schweitzer’s summer season opener, barbecue with free chairlift rides, live music, climbing wall, kids games, wine tastings and more, from noon to 5 p.m. 208-263-9555

July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Sunday Concerts on the Lawn. Free, live concert series featuring regional musicians performing classical and other genres of music, on the lawn in front of the Edgewater Resort at City Beach, 2 p.m., sponsored by POAC. Look up ArtinSandpoint.org for more information. 208-263-6139

July 4 Fourth of July. Sandpoint Lions Club sponsors parades downtown and a carnival, stage performances, raffle and fireworks show at City Beach. 208-263-0887

July 8-9 Sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival. Classic wooden boats and car show, sand sculpture contests and more at Old Power House, sponsored by the Inland Empire Antique and Classic Boat Society and Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

July 21-Sept. 1 ArtWalk II. The second of two revolving art exhibits opens on July 21 with art receptions at the 20 or so gallery locations downtown, including at the Old Power House, home to the event’s sponsor, POAC. Self-guided art tours for the second exhibit continue through Sept. 1. 208-263-6139

July 22 Schweitzer Bluegrass Festival. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts this annual festival on the mountain with numerous bluegrass groups performing live, plus chairlift rides and a barbecue. 208-263-9555

July 29 Crazy Days. Lots of deals in giant sidewalk sale by downtown merchants, sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

4 Fourth of July. Sandpoint Lions Club sponsors parades downtown in the morning, and then stage performances and a raffle at City Beach in the afternoon, plus a fireworks show at dusk. 208-263-0887

AUGUST 2006

Daily: ArtWalk II. Revolving art exhibits at the 20 or so gallery locations downtown, including at the Old Power House, home to the event’s sponsor, POAC. Self-guided art tours for the second exhibit continue through Sept. 1. 208-263-6139

Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmers Market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 208-265-5250

Every Saturday: Summer Sounds at Park Place. Free concert series sponsored by POAC every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, through Sept. 2. Look up ArtinSandpoint.org for more information. 208-263-6139

August 3-13 Festival at Sandpoint. Internationally renowned concert series on the lawn at Memorial Field alongside beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. The acts feature national artists playing music across the spectrum, from classical to country, blues to world music offerings. 208-265-4554

August 5 Long Bridge Swim. Hundreds of swimmers compete in a 2-mile swim across Lake Pend Oreille in this 11th annual event. 208-265-5412

August 12-13 Arts & Crafts Fair. POAC’s 33rd annual juried art exhibit at City Beach, with 100 booths of all-original, handmade artwork, kids activities, entertainment, artist demonstrations and more. 208-263-6139

August 18-19 Bonner County Rodeo. Annual rodeo all weekend precedes county fair, at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. 208-263-8414

August 23-26 Bonner County Fair. Traditional country event with lots of livestock, 4-H auction and contests, crafts, produce and flower exhibits and more, at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. 208-263-8414

SEPTEMBER 2006

Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmers Market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 208-265-5250.

September 1 ArtWalk II. Self-guided art tours for the second revolving art exhibits at the 20 or so gallery locations downtown, including at the Old Power House, home to the event’s sponsor, POAC. 208-263-6139

September 2 Summer Sounds at Park Place. The last date in the free concert series sponsored by POAC, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar. 208-263-6139

September 2-3 Schweitzer Fall Fest. Schweitzer’s 13th annual outdoor music festival with live performances and microbrews, discounted chairlift rides, kids activities and free disc golf. 208-263-955

September 9-10 Harvest Party. Pend d’Oreille Winery’s 11th annual festival with grape stomping competition, cork spitting contest, grape bobbing, food sampling, wine tasting, winery tours and live music. 208-265-8545

September 21-25 Idaho Draft Horse and Mule International. The Northwest’s largest draft horse and mule expo at the Bonner County Fairgrounds with several shows. The annual sale will be held on September 26. 208-263-8414

In September POAC Performance Season. The 2006-07 season begins, with shows monthly at the Panida Theater, often through March or April. 208-263-6139

In September All Bonner County Bazaar. The GFWC Sandpoint Civic Club holds its annual craft fair at the Sandpoint Community Hall. 208-263-3075

OCTOBER 2006

In October POAC Performance Season. The 2006-07 season continues, with shows monthly at the Panida Theater, often through March or April. 208-263-6139

In October Oktoberfest. Celebration at Hidden Lakes Golf Resort with 20-piece German band performing live music and a huge German-food buffet and beer, at 4 p.m. 208-263-1642

In October Oompa Fest. Fourth annual Oktoberfest at Schweitzer featuring live polka music, microbrews, bratwursts and sauerkraut, scarecrow-making contest for kids, noon to 5 p.m. 208-263-9555

In October All Bonner County Bazaar. The Sandpoint Civic Club sponsors this arts and crafts festival and sale at the Sandpoint Community Hall.

In October Harvestfest. The Sandpoint Farmers Market closes out the season with entertainment, food, booths, arts and crafts, and displays at Farmin Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In October Warren Miller Ski Film. Annual event sponsored by Alpine Shop, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Panida. 208-263-5157

NOVEMBER 2006

In November POAC Performance Season. The 2006-07 season continues, with shows monthly at the Panida Theater, often through March or April. 208-263-6139

In November Holiday Art Market. The Pend Oreille Arts Council presents the second annual Holiday Art Market at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. The event features 75-plus artist booths, food vendors, music and children's art activities. Visit ArtinSandpoint.org, or call 208-263-6139 to learn more.

November  18 Holly Eve. Holiday fashion show and gala benefit for the Panida and Festival at Sandpoint, with champagne, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment, 6:30 p.m. at the Panida. 208-263-9191.

November  18-January 1 Holidays in Sandpoint. Traditional tree lighting ceremony and caroling opens the holiday season in Sandpoint, followed by store specials and entertainment throughout the season, sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

November  18-26 Thanksgiving Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual fall fishing contest. Click to see more information. 208-263-0424

DECEMBER 2006

In December Festival of the Spirit. Spiritual films, concerts and discussions, sponsored by Morning Light Foundation, at the Panida. 208-263-9191

December  24 Santa’s Traditional Schweitzer Visit. Santa will hit the slopes and then stops off at the Selkirk lodge to make sure all the wish list are in. 208-263-9555

December  31 New Year’s Eve. Schweitzer hosts parties to usher in the new year at Taps and the Chimney Rock Grill. 208-263-9555.