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Sandpoint & North Idaho Calendar of Events
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June
2010 Free Concerts Events Weekly
and Ongoing Events

Weekly - Sat. & Wed.: Sandpoint -
Farmer's Market An
open-air market Sandpoint tradition
where you can find locally grown fresh
produce, crafts, flowers, food and
music at Farmin Park, Saturdays 9 am -
1 pm and Wednesdays from 3-5:30 pm.
For more info get this
pdf
2nd Friday monthly April – Dec: Coeur
d'Alene - Art Walk
The Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture
Alliance has organized a monthly Art
Walk, that takes place from 5-8 pm the
2nd Friday monthly, April through
December. Enjoy an evening of
exceptional art, fine dining and
friends in downtown 208-664-3194
www.artsincda.org
Weekly – Saturdays: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place
Summer Sounds at Park Place every Saturday 12-2 pm Saturday
through Labor Day Weekend at the Park Place stage, corner of
First and Cedar, Sandpoint sponsored by
POAC 208-263-6139
Summer Season: Sandpoint - Artists' Studio Tour
Artists are opening their studios for this self-guided North Idaho
driving tour. Meet artists in their environs and see how it's
done. Many of the studios are open for the season June 1-Sept. 4
with special events in July. No charge.
ArtTourDrive.org
208-597-6934
June 3: Sandpoint
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SHS Spring Band Concert.
The
Panida Theater
hosts the Sandpoint High School Spring Band Concert at 7 p.m.
General admission is $5. 208-263-9191
June
3: Coeur d’Alene - Historically Based Songs of Idaho
Folk
songs by settlers tell fascinating tales of eary Idaho. Gary
Eller will not only sing some songs but discuss his on-going
project of collecting this music. 7pm, CdA Library Community
Room,
Cda Library
June 3-20: Coeur d’Alene - The Taffetas
The
acclaimed musical based on the Off-Broadway hit created by Rick
Lewis. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, CdA,
208-667-1323. Unless Stated Otherwise, Curtain Times Are: 7:30 PM
Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday Matinees.
Lake City Playhouse
June 4-5: Sandpoint
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Relay for Life The
Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts the annual Relay for Life event,
with proceeds benefiting local cancer efforts.
RelayforLife.org 208-660-1445
June 4-6: Hayden - 2nd Annual Hayden Water Sports & Saftey Expo
Honeysuckle Beach, Hayden Lake. Family fun, food, vendors, water
demonstrations and more! www.haydenchamber.org
or
www.cityofhaydenid.us
June 4-13: Bayview - Adventure Sports Week
10
days of racing, training, clinics, gear demos and more at Farragut
State Park.
Adventure Sports Week
June 4-6: Wallace - Downtown Wallace Street Faire
Street Faire with food, vendors, family fun, Wallace, 208-753-4255
June 4-6: Post Falls - Post Falls Days
Parade, games, music, carnival, food, arts & crafts, fishing derby
and more. Post Falls. 208-773-0539
June 4-5: Sandpoint - Relay for Life
The
Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts the annual Relay for Life event,
with proceeds benefiting local cancer efforts, Sandpoint.
RelayforLife.org or
208-660-1445
June 5: Priest River - Fireworks Golf Tournament
Great golf for a great cause, proceeds go to the fireworks fund.
Priest River Golf Course, Dennis 208-448-1731
June 5: Sandpoint
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Spring for the Garden Faire.
The Bonner General Hospital's Healing Garden Committee hosts the
6th annual Spring for the Garden Faire from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in
the Healing Garden. Unusual plants will be offered for sale as
well as cottage garden varieties. Starts of many of the garden's
plants are offered, as well. Garden-related vendors and
informative workshops will be given, plus master gardeners will be
on hand for presentations, give garden tours, and answer your
questions. Join us for some fun and support the Healing Garden!
Admission is free. 208-290-6929
June 5: Post Falls - Mufflers Plus Show & Shine
Show
& Shine, Mfflers Plus, 3310 W. Seltice, Post Falls, 208-773-5834
June 5-6: Coeur d’Alene - Rock & Gem Show
North Idaho Mineral Club presents the Gem, Mineral, Rock & Jewelry
Show, North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA 208-773-5384 or
Mineral Club
June 5: Bonners Ferry - Rod Benders Borders 3 Jamboree and
Lawnmower Races
The
Rod Benders car Club of Bonners Ferry presents Borders 3 Jamboree
car show in beautiful downtown Boners Ferry. And don't miss the
lawnmower races in Bonners the same day. Registration starts at
8am, awards at 3pm.
Rod Benders
June 5 : Coeur d’Alene - Running Into Fun
Fun
run for kids age 3-12, quarter, half, one and two mile distances,
registration starts 8:30am, City Beach, Coeur d'Alene,
Running Into Fun
June 5: Sandpoint
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Summer Sounds at Park Place.
Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series,
featuring this week's performance by Samantha Carston from noon to
2 p.m. at the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar. ArtinSandpoint.com
208-265-5678
June 5: Wallace - School Art in the Park
School art projects and sidewalk art will compete for prizes while
students enjoy rides and attractions. Reservations required at
208-683-3400 x 109 or
Silverwood
June 5: Sandpoint - Spring for the Garden Faire
The
Bonner General Hospital's Healing Garden Committee hosts the 6th
annual Spring for the Garden Faire from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the
Healing Garden. Unusual plants will be for sale as well as cottage
garden varieties. Garden-related vendors and informative
workshops. Admission is free. 208-290-6929
June 6: Bonners Ferry - Lawnmower Races
Lawnmower races in 3 classes, stock, modified and super modified,
5:30pm, Boundary County Fairgrounds, Bonners Ferry.
Fairgrounds or
Redneck Racers
June 6, 13: Coeur d’Alene - NIC Green Raffle Home Open House
Check out the green features of this year’s North Idaho College
Really BIG Raffle home. Sundays, June 6 & 13, Noon-4pm. Tickets
available at open house. 2880 Marceille Drive, Coeur d’Alene.
208-769-3271 or
www.nic.edu/rbr
June 6: Rathdrum - Radiant Lake Triathlon
Sprint distance triathlon featuring a 1/2 mile swim, 11.5 mile
bike and a 3 mile run. 9am at Radiant Lake, Hwy 41 & Nagel,
Rathdrum.
Radiant Lake Triathlon
June 6: Wallace - TNT Trails Run
TNT
(Tunnels N Trestles) Trail Run on the Hiawatha trail bordering
Montana and Northern Idaho. 10 tunnels, 7 tressles, 28.2 miles.
More info
June 7: St Joe - Chuck Compton Memorial Motorcycle Races
Motorcycle racing for all ages and all sizes of cycles. Sponsored
by the St. Joe Cycle Club, Xmas Hils Recreation Area, races start
11:30am 208-245-4544 or
St Joe Cycle Club
June 8: Sandpoint - Sandpoint HS Spring Fling Sandpoint
High School's Choir Department presents their annual Spring Fling
concert, 6pm at the Painda in Sandpoint. 208-255-7801 or
panida.org
June 10: Sandpoint - Yellow Brick Road
Studio One's annual spring dance show, 6:30pm at The Panida in
Sandpoint, 208-255-7801 or
panida.org
June 11: Coeur d’Alene - Art Walk Downtown Coeur d'Alene
Every 2nd Friday from April-December, 5-8pm, Downtown CdA. Visit
galleries, shops and food & drink establishments in this free,
family friendly evening.
ArtWalk
June 12: Kellogg - 3rd Annual Kid's Carnival
Bring the kids for fun at Yoke's Foods at 117 Hill in Kellogg,
11am-5pm, all kinds of games and activities for kids, hot dogs,
cotton candy, all proceeds go towards Silver Valley Cancer
Resource Center.
June 12-19: Coeur d’Alene - Cindy and Her Fella, Kid's Camp
Theatre
Kids
6-16 work with professional actors in town to preform at the CdA
Simmer Theatre, 9am-3pm, call 208-769-7780 for info & registration
June 12: Coeur d’Alene - Comunity Yard Sale
Over
The Fence yard sale, KootCo Fairgrounds, Bldg 1, CdA, 208-819-5696
or
www.overthefencecda.com
June 12: Free Fishing Day
Free
Fishing Day in Idaho, all ages, locals or visitors, fish today
without a license.
Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game
June 12: Coeur d’Alene - Greyhound Picnic
Greyhound Pets of America, North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA,
Great NW Greyhounds
June 12: Bonners Ferry - Kootenai River Run
Kootenai River Run, 5k & 10k run, Boundary County Fairgrounds, 9am
start, check-in 7:30-8:45am, 208-267-5776 or
Kootenai River Run
June 12: Bonners Ferry - Lion's Club Fishing Derby
Lions Club Annual Kids Fishing Derby, 10:00 a.m. at the Lions Den
on Snow Creek Pond in Bonners Ferry,
Fishing Derby
June 12: Coeur d’Alene - Sheep Show & Sale
Inland Northwest Sheep Breeders, KootCo Fairgrounds, CdA,
208-699-5072
June 12-26: Coeur d’Alene - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam
County Speling Bee, June 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 at
NIC's Schuler Performing Arts center.
CdA Summer Theatre
June 12: Sandpoint - The CHaFE 150 Route Bike Ride
CHaFE (Cycle Hard for Education) is a one day bike ride benefiting
early childhood education in North Idaho. The 150 mile route
starting and finishing in Sandpoint has no mountain passes and SAG
stops are set roughly every 30 miles.
CHaFE 150 website
for more information and registration
June 12: Sandpoin t
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Summer Sounds at Park Place.
Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series,
featuring a performance by Not Quite Punk from noon to 2 p.m. at
the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown
Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com
208-265-5678
June 13: 10th Annual Spring Bed & Breakfast Tour
Tour
8 of the region's Bed & Breakfasts, free and open to the public,
please bring a canned food to each B&B for the Food Bank, more
info 208-457-9519 or
www.nibba.com
June 13: Post Falls - Post Falls Duathlon
23rd
Annual Post Falls Duathlon, 30K bike, 5K run, 8am, Falls Park,
Post Falls,
Duathlon
June 13: Coeur d’Alene - Tour of Homes
The
Shabby Chic Shoppe’s Tour of Homes, unique, creative, comfortable,
inviting, lived in homes, and you are the guest of honor.
Benefiting Women’s Center Thrift, details and tickets at
208-664-0958 or
www.cdawomenscenter.org
June 14: Priest River - Priest River 4th of July Fireworks Auction
Priest River Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Fireworks auction.
All you can eat pizza or $5. Lot's of great auction items.
June 16: Sandpoint - Farm Tour
The
Sandpoint Chamber 44th Annual Farm Tour visits the Gabrielle Creek
(elk & horse) Ranch and WaterLife Discovery Center fish hatchery
and discusses the great fires of 1910. Starts at 8:30am,
Sandpoint High School. Register by June 10, 208-263-2161 or
Farm Tour
June 16: Sandpoint - Five Minutes of Fame
Join
other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for
monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign
up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at
6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of
Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911
June 17: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Summer Sampler
Sandpoint Summer Sampler outdoor food festival, featuring cuisine
samples from local restaurants, a beer and wine garden, and a
cooking competition. 208-263-2161
June 18-19: Coeur d’Alene - Car d'Lane
20th
Anniversary of Car d'Lane, one of the premier cars shows of the
Pacific NW. 800 cars will cruise downtown Friday night, 400 cars
show & shine downtown Saturday followed by a street dance.
208-415-016
June 18: Post Falls - Greater Post Falls Open Golf Tournament
Presented by the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce, 1pm shotgun
start, Highlands GC, 208-773-5016 or
PF Chamber
June 18: Sandpoint
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ArtWalk I. Sponsored
by the Pend Oreille Arts Council, this 24th revolving art exhibit
gets started with opening receptions at 20 or so downtown
galleries. Exhibit runs through July 26.
ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
June 18-20: Coeur d’Alene - Smokin' The Coeur d'Alene's
The 1st Annual "Smokin' The Coeur D' Alene's" Inland North West
BBQ Championship. North Idaho Fairgrounds in CdA. BBQ chefs from
the PacNW will compete for prizes and a bid to the American Royal
BBQ Championship. BBQ, live music kids events and more.
208-640-0848
www.smokinidaho.info
June 18: Hop e -17th
Annual Hope Performing Art Series.
Memorial Community Center in Hope hosts the 17th Annual Performing
Art Series. The evening will start with a 6 p.m. social hour
featuring complimentary appetizers and a wine bar catered by Pend
Oreille Pasta. Following will be a presentation with artist Janene
Grende at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Memorial Community
Center and its programs, including the Hope Preschool. Cost is $15
per person; 208-264-5481
June 19: Sandpoint -Danceworks 2010
Danceworks' annual spring dance concert, 3pm & 7pm at The Panida
in Sandpoint, 208-255-7801 or
panida.org
June 19: Sandpoin t
-Summer
Sounds at Park Place.
Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series,
featuring a performance by Dolce Quartet from noon to 2 p.m. at
the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown
Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com
208-265-5678
June 19: Wallace - Gyro Days & Lead Creek Derby
Another fun event in Wallace highlighted by the 68th Annual Mullan
to Wallace Lead Creek Derby where crowds follow a ball dropped in
at noon. Guess the time it takes to get to 6th St Bridge for $1
with a chance to win 100 fine silver rounds.
June 19-20: Sandpoint - Pend d'Oreille Winery's 15th Anniversary
Weekend Bash
Pend
d'Oreille Winery's 15th Anniversary Bash with Meyer Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon Release, live music and dancing, plus wine and
merchandise specials. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St. in
Sandpoint,
POWine.com or
208-265-8545
June 19: Harrison - Pig in the Park/June Bug Craft Faire
sponsored by the Harrison
Chamber of Commerce, Harrison City Park. Join in the ham & turkey
meal with desserts. Craft vendors & others will be there.
Children's activities www.harrisonidaho.org 208-689-3669
June 19: Coeur d’Alene - Shrine Circus
North Idaho Fairgrounds, presented by the CdA Shrine Club,
208-661-1560
June 19: Bonners Ferry - Spring Demolition Derby
Demolition derby at Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint,
208-290-6779
June 20: Spirit Lake - The Big Back-in
The
Big Backin, lawn mower drag races on Maine Street in Spirit Lake,
11am-3:30pm The
Big Back-in
June 24: Coeur d’Alene - 3rd Annual Senior Empowerment Fair
Lake City Senior Center, CdA, 11am-3pm
June 24: Sandpoint - Norton Buffalo's Knockouts
Harmonica great Norton Buffalo and his band the Knockouts in
concert, 7:30pm, Ponderay Events Center, Sandpoint, 208-263-0271
or
Ponderay Events
June 25-26: Bonners Ferry - Kootenai River Rodeo
Kootenai River Rodeo, 7pm, Boundary County fairgrounds,
208-267-5267
June 26: Pinehurst - Annual Pig Roast
Annual Pig Roast, food, Shriner Klowns, live music, family fun,
West Shoshone Park, Pinehurst.
June 26: Bonners Ferry - Farmer's Market 30th Anniversary
The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market 30th Anniversary, 8am-1pm,
(farmers market is every saturday), Bonner Ferry's Public Parking
Lot
wwww.bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org
June 26-27: St Maries - Idaho Saddle Club Assn. State Show
Idaho Saddle Club Association State Show, Benewah Farigrounds, St.
Maries 208-755-6309
June 26: Coeur d’Alene - NIChallenge
The
NICHALLENGE is primarily a team race consisting of two or four
people, male, female, or coed, who must complete all legs of the
race that include a trail run, mountain bike ride and lake
paddle. Solo entries accepted this year as well.
NIChallenge
June 26: Priest River - River Rat Rodders Car & Motorcycle Show
The
River Rat Rodders Car and Motorcycle Show, downtown Priest River,
live music, vendors, and valve cover races. 208-946-9493
June 26: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Airport Fly-In
Regional pilots fly into Sandpoint Airport, aircraft display open
to the public, sponsored by the Sandpoint EAA Chapter.
208-255-9954
June 26: Schweitzer Mountain - Schweitzer Summer Celebration
Summer season opener with free chairlift rides, family activities
and wine tasting.
Schweitzer.com or
208-263-955 5
June 26: Wallace -Surf Idaho Pro-Am
Silver Rapids at Silver Mountain is the 7th stop on Wave Loch’s
national tour. Contest is open to amateurs and professionals.
Surf Idaho Pro-Am
June 26: Sandpoint -
Summer Sounds at Park Place.
Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series,
featuring a performance by Peter Lucht from noon to 2 p.m. at the
Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown
Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com
208-265-5678
June 27: Sandpoint -
The Race Across America.
The Panida Theater hosts the Race Across America. General
admission is $20
June 27: Priest Lake - Hill's Resort Golf Tournament
Hill's Resort Golf Tournament at
Priest Lake Golf Course,
208-443-2525.
June 27: Coeur d’Alene - Ironman CdA Triathlon
Ironman Cda, 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile marathon
run triathlon. One of the most popular Ironman venues with
competitors coming from around the world. Info and volunteer at
www.ironmancda.com
June
29-30: Bayview -
Bayview Centennial Celebration.
The Bayview Centennial Committee is celebrating Bayview's
centennial with a communitywide event, including historic tours
and a family barbecue with games and music. Learn more at the
community website 208-683-8040
Weekly and Ongoing Events
Sandpoint - Pend d'Oreille Winery
has regular acts, 220 Cedar St. No
cover charge. 208-265-8545
http://www.powine.com/viewevents.asp
Sandpoint - Three Glasses Wine Bar and
Restaurant
has regular live music, 202 1/2 208-265-0230
Sandpoint: Di Luna’s Café,
207 Cedar St. has music and other
events. Check for ticket prices and
line-up. 208-263-0846
Weekends: Sandpoint - Eichardt's
Beer and Wine Pub has regular bands.
This is one of our few places that has
full bands jammin' out. 212 Cedar
Street. Starts at 8 p.m., Normally no
cover charge. 208-263-4005
Weekends:
Sandpoint - Stage Right Cellars,
302 N. First Ave., has bands,
individual acts, and even comedians.
208-265-8116
http://stagerightcellars.com/Calendar_of_Events.html
Sandpoint
- Slate's Prime Time Grill 204
N. Triangle Drive, Ponderay, ID 83852
also has bands, individual acts, and
comedians. 208-263-1381
Sandpoint
- Coldwater Creek Wine Bar, 311
First Avenue has small musical acts
regularly 208-265-1912
Sandpoint
- Cafe Trinity, at City Beach has small musical acts regularly
208-255-7558
http://www.cafetrinitysandpoint.com/
Nightly: Coeur d'Alene - Live Nightly
Music
at the
Cd'A Cellars Barrel Room No. 6.
in downtown Coeur d'Alene with live
music at the wine bar. Also, take
advantage of their free wireless
internet to get caught up on work,
study or e-mail--all while sipping
great CDA Cellars wine. 503 Sherman
Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID
208-664-9632
Mondays – Saturdays: Coeur d'Alene -
Enjoy Blues, Jazz & Classics
every night at
The Wine Cellar 313 Sherman
Ave. - Coeur d'Alene - 208-664-Wine
The music plays from 7-10 pm
Monday-Thursday and 8-12 pm Friday &
Saturday
Mondays: Sandpoint - Monday Night
Blues Jam
Hosted by Truck Mills, a 12-year music
tradition taking place Weekly at
Eichardt's, 212 Cedar Street. Starts @
8 pm No cover 208-263-4005
Tuesdays: Sandpoint - 10 Trivia
Tuesday.
A weekly trivia test to win prizes at
MickDuff's. From 7-9 pm 312 N. First
Ave. Team or individual play
208-255-4351
3rd Wednesdays: Sandpoint - Five
Minutes of Fame
Open mike night for poets, musicians
and singers monthly. No cover and open
to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame
happens the third Wednesday of each
month. 208-263-5911 @ 6:30 pm Cafe
Bodega, 504 Oak St. 3rd Wednesday
monthly 208-263-5911
Thursdays: Coeur d'Alene - Live music
every Thursday night
at The Moon Time 1602 Sherman
208-667-2331
Fridays: Hayden Lake - Wine tasting
every Friday
from 4pm - 7pm at Daanen's
Delicatessen, Government & Prairie -
Hayden - (208) 772-7371
Fridays & Saturdays: Coeur d'Alene -
City Perc Cafe's AFTER HOURS.
7pm - Midnight. Open to all ages!
Alcohol Free. Appetizers, desserts,
dance music, more. 108 N. 4th Street.
208-665-1354
Saturdays: Coeur d'Alene -
Coeur d'Alene Concert Club Live
Band every Saturday night at 8
p.m., 213 Appleway (across from
Schucks) 208-676-9485
Sundays: Sandpoint - Jazz on a Sunday
Afternoon
Di Luna's Cafe with the band A
Touch of Jazz performing Sundays 2-4
pm 208-263-0846
Free Concerts Events
Thursdays :
Coeur d'Alene -
2009
Concert
Series in Riverstone Park.
Thursday nights July through August at
the amphitheater. Free. Visit
www.artsincda.org
for this week's performing artist.
Tuesdays: Coeur d'Alene - Downtown
Coeur d'Alene Concert Series
- 6-8:30 PM Tuesdays
Sherman Square Park 316 Sherman
Ave. 208-667-3162
Wednesdays: Hayden - Hayden Concert
Series
- 6-8:30 PM July 8 thru August
5 on Wednesdays Hayden City Park N. Government Way
208-667-3162
Saturdays: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place
Summer Sounds at Park Place every Saturday 12-2 pm Saturday
through Labor Day Weekend at the Park Place stage, corner of
First and Cedar, Sandpoint sponsored by
POAC 208-263-6139
Sundays: Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene
City Park Concert Series
- 1-4 PM Sundays Coeur
d'Alene City Park Mullan Ave
Northwest Blvd. 208-667-3162
Sundays in July: Sandpoint - Concerts
on the Lawn
2-4 pm on the lawn in front of the
Edgewater Resort at City Beach. A
free, live concert series sponsored by
POAC
263-6139
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