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January 1: Happy New Year!

January 1: Coeur d'Alene - Polar Bear Plunge For all that are brave enough to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene, this is your day! Welcome the New Year with a fast and furious plunge. 11:30am.

January 1: Hayden - New Year's Polar Bear Plunge 12 noon at Honeysuckle Beach on Hayden Lake, Certificates of participation. Awards for the best costumed and the semi-deranged. Sponsored by the Hayden Chamber of Commerce. Contact Hayden Chamber of Commerce at join@haydenchamber.org

January 2: Coeur d'Alene - The Coeur d'Alene Resort's Holiday Light Show Last day of the Coeur d'Alene Resort's Holiday Light Show. Journey to the North Pole Cruises depart every night to view 1.5 million lights. The lights will go on with a bang, and stay on throughout the holidays. In a beloved tradition for families across the West, The Coeur d'Alene Resort's Holiday Light Show blazes bright again in its 24th season. What began as a few lights decorating the front entrance of The Coeur d'Alene Resort has grown to an international phenomenon with more than 250 displays, celebrated by ABC's "Good Morning America" and viewed by millions. Journey to the North Pole Cruise: 877-765-4653 or (208) 664-7268. Coeur d'Alene Resort Stay & Cruise Packages: (800) 688-5253 or www.cdaresort.com

January 2-4: Schweitzer Mountain - Schweitzer Northwest Cup (FIS) The Schweitzer Northwest Cup (FIS) will take place January 2-4 at Schweitzer Mountain Resort on Zip Down. For registration details, race details and lodging details view this Fact Sheet. www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 3: Lookout Pass, Mulan - Prime Timers Club meets every Monday. Club membership and info at www.skilookout.com I-90 Exit 0, Mullan, ID 83846 (208) 744-1301

January 3: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

January 3: Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 - 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

January 5: Sandpoint - Charley Packard Band Eichardt's Pub 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

January 5: Coeur d'Alene - CdA Summer Theatre offers Cabaret class: ages 16+ 6 - 9:30pm 1000 garden Avenue, Coeur d' Alene Room (map) Cabaret class: ages 16+ Instructor: International Cabaret Artist Mark Cotter. This class will cover interpretation, lyric reading and performance presentation. The students should bring at least 2 contrasting songs to work on during the session. These can be from any genre of music including, Broadway, Contemporary, Pop, Standards---as long as the songs mean something to the student. Date: January 5, 2011 Time: 6pm-9:30pm 1000 garden Avenue, Coeur d' Alene Room # TBA Cost: $60 We will provide an accompanist Visit www.cdasummertheatre.com  

January 6: Sandpoint - Jason Spooner Trio Concert Di Luna's Café, 207 Cedar St., hosts a concert at 7:30 p.m. with the Jason Spooner Trio; doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner (available before the concert - reservations required). The ingredients behind northern New England's Jason Spooner Trio read like a bizarre musical science experiment: start with a prolific, singer/songwriter (Jason Spooner) with heavy roots, folk and blues influences, then mix in a classically-trained bassist (Adam Frederick), and shake things up with a rock-solid drummer (Reed Chambers). The band's sound is a unique blend of roots, folk and blues focused around a rhythmic flat-picking style. Tickets to the concert are $10, available at Di Luna's. For information and to make dinner reservations, call 208-263-0846 or visit www.DiLunas.com

January 6: Lookout Pass, Mulan - "Downhill Divas" Women's ski or snowboard program. 9:30 to 2:30 every Thursday thru March 17. Ski with a Pro in a relaxed atmosphere. Demos, boot fitting tips, fun and lunch included. Club membership and info at www.skilookout.com I-90 Exit 0, Mullan, ID 83846 208-744-1301

January 6: Schweitzer Mountain - Powder Thursday Join us for fresh tracks www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 6-8: Sandpoint - The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave 2011 Global Cinema Cafe series. 7:30pm. each night. www.Panida.org 208-263-9191

January 7: Sandpoint - Nikki Forova - Pend d'Oreille Winery 220 Cedar St 5 - 8 pm. Pianist and vocalist from Russia. www.POWine.com 208-265-8545

January 7: Newport - Open Mic - Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre www.pendoreilleplayers.org 240 N. Union Ave. Newport, WA 99156 509-671-3389 mail@pendoreilleplayers.org

January 7: Schweitzer Mountain - Starlight Junior Race Series This race series will provide a low-cost ski racing opportunity for both experienced and new racers. Additionally, it will give kids a chance to meet others with the same interests. The emphasis is on introducing the fun of ski racing to our youth. Racers will meet at 5:00 PM on Friday, January 7th, for the first session. During this first session participants will register, receive coaching, get to practice in a race course, and take two timed NASTAR runs. Subsequent sessions are from 5:30-7:00 PM January 14th, 21st, and 28th, all Fridays. Each racer and coach will take two NASTAR runs on these days. Team results will be an average of each participant's best run. Racers missing a day will have their original seeding handicap included in their team's daily results, without penalty. IT IS OK TO MISS A DAY!! Don't miss out on the fun just because you can't make every session. www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 7: Schweitzer Mountain - Jack Ass Day It's our 43rd birthday and we're having a party. Ski and ride for only $9.45 on this special day and come share some stories of the early days. This year's event is sponsored by Rock 94 ½ - Spokane's Best Rock www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 7-8: Sandpoint - 11th Commandment MMA Presents - Rage in the Cage Round 3 "Sandpoint Stand-Off" at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint ID. Gates open at 7 PM - fights start at 8 PM. Special Appearances and Photo Ops with the Infamous "Don't Get Caught" Girls. Full beer garden and concession stand.

January 7-28: Schweitzer Mountain - Starlight Junior Race Series Local race series at Schweitzer takes place on Friday nights in January. www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 8: Schweitzer Mountain - USASA Boarder/Skier Cross The region's best skiers and boarders compete on a wild course filled with twists, jumps and gates. usasa.org or visit www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 8: Lookout Pass, Mulan - Lookout's famous FREE Ski School Program (ages 6 to 17). Every Saturday from January. 8 thru Mar. 12. Beginners: 10:00 am to 11:15 am. Intermediate & Advanced: 11:30 am to 12:45 pm. Ronald McDonald Day. Club membership and info at www.skilookout.com I-90 Exit 0, Mullan, ID 83846 208-744-1301

January 8: Schweitzer Mountain - Snowshoe Stampede Race This Schweitzer's first snowshoe race ever! This will be a late afternoon/evening race with the course marked with glowsticks. There will be age related divisions and two course lengths, 5k and 10k. Registration will be the day of the event at The Hermits Hollow Tubing Yurt and cost $10. Race starts at 4:30pm. Facts Sheet For more information contact the Activity Center at 208-255-3081 or visit www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 8: Schweitzer Mountain - Learn to Nordic Ski Free Day National Trails Day and to celebrate, the Sandpoint Nordic Club and Schweitzer Mountain Resort have teamed up to offer free cross country skiing demos and lessons on specifically groomed beginner trails. Free rentals are available at "The Roundabout" on a first-come first-served basis and Schweitzer ski instructors will be on hand offering free Classic Skiing and Skate Skiing lessons. There will be free hot chocolate and snacks to keep everyone warm and fueled up as well. In addition, everyone who takes a lesson gets a coupon for a free Nordic Trail Pass to use at Schweitzer another day! Facts Sheet 10am-2pm Location: "The Roundabout" on Schweitzer Mountain Road (on the way to Schweitzer ski area) Cost: Free rentals and lessons! Lessons: Free lessons are 45 minutes long and begin on the hour. There will be a Classic Skiing lesson and Skate Skiing lesson each hour. Student needs to have equipment rented before lesson starts. www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 8: Schweitzer Mountain - Karaoke with a Kick Tequila Leah brings her special brand of Karaoke to Noah's Canteen. 8-11pm www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 8: Bonners Ferry - Let's Talk About It! 1-3pm 2nd & 4th Saturday from 1pm - 3pm featuring books from other cultures. Located at the Boundary County Library for more information call 267-3750

January 8-9: Priest Lake - 41th Annual Snowshoe Softball Tournament Hwy 57/Luby Bay Road

January 10: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

January 11: Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 - 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

January 12-17: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Winter Carnival Annual celebration throughout Sandpoint is packed with wintry events, including the Taste of Sandpoint, a Skijoring competition, a downtown Rail Jam, fire dancers, events at Schweitzer, and much more. For a full rundown of events, visit www.SandpointWinterCarnival.com  208-263-0887

January 12: Sandpoint KPND Ski & Board Party Trinity at City Beach 58 Bridge St., hosts a KPND Ski & Board Party (and Winter Carnival bonus event!). Sponsored by Laughing Dog Brewing with its great beer on tap, hosts Jonny Knight and Mike Deprez will be leading the fun and handing out tons of prizes. Please bring a donation for the Bonner County Food Bank. www.SandpointWinterCarnival.com  208-255-7558

January 12: Sandpoint - Charley Packard Band Eichardt's Pub 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

January 13-30: Coeur d'Alene - Of Mice and Men The drama Of Mice and Men performed at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E Garden, Coeur d'Alene, for dates and times: 208-667-1323 or LC Playhouse

January 13: Sandpoint - Taste of Sandpoint Sandpoint's finest culinary delights are yours for the sampling during this favorite annual event from 5 - 8pm in the Sandpoint Events Center, corner of Pine and Euclid, as part of the Sandpoint Winter Carnival. Contact Sandpoint Chamber for more details at 208-263-2161 www.SandpointChamber.org or visit www.SandpointWinterCarnival.com 208-263-0887

January 13: Schweitzer Mountain - Powder Thursday Join us for fresh tracks www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 14: Bonners Ferry - Clue Seekers Inc. (CSI) 1-3pm Join us at the Boundary County Library and create an avatar then follow your character through history as they solve mysteries, and become mad scientists in the forensic library lab. 2nd Friday of each month from 1pm-3pm.

January 14: Sandpoint - Bio-Luminesce Firedancers As part of the Sandpoint Winter Carnival festivities, Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts the Bio-Luminesce Firedancers from 5:30 - 6 pm in front of the winery. Enjoy the hypnotic pyrotechnical dance routines of these "fire spinners" as they combine acrobatics, modern dance, yoga, African, and Capoiera movements brilliantly outlined in live flames. It's a performance you won't forget, and it's free! www.SandpointWinterCarnival.com 208-255-1876

January 14: Sandpoint - Rail Jam and Bonfire As part of the Sandpoint Winter Carnival Festivities, enjoy a Rail Jam and Bonfire from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jeff Jones Town Square, Main and Third. One of the biggest events of the carnival, the rail jam is a freestyle contest where skiers and snowboarders put up their best acrobatic moves while sliding on handrails and other man-made features. Entry fee is $20; pick up early registration forms at the DSBA office, Oak and Third, or on-site at 4 p.m. on the day of the event. www.SandpointWinterCarnival.com 208-255-1876

January 14-Feb 12: Coeur d'Alene - Art Spirit Gina Freuen and Kay O'Rourke, Spokane, WA --a potter and a painter -sisters -Opening Reception/Downtown ArtWalk: Friday, January 14 from 5-8

January 14: Sandpoint - Mick Croon Pend d'Oreille Winery 220 Cedar St 5 - 8 pm. Singer/songwriter and guitarist. www.POWine.com 208-265-8545

January 14-15: Priest Lake - Sammy Eubanks 8pm at Hills Resort Hills Resort Priest River, ID 83856

January 14-15: Sandpoint - Hospitality Suite Sandpoint Onstage play Hospitality Play at 7:30 p.m. in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Directed by Andrew Sorg and starring Ron Ragone, Zachary Zabbah and Joe Davis, Hospitality Suite is an award-winning stage play written by Roger Rueff. It centers around conflicting notions of character, salesmanship, honesty, religion and love that simmer until they boil over as two experienced salesmen and a young research engineer await a CEO whose visit to their modest hospitality suite could save their company from ruin. Tickets to the play can be purchased in advance by calling Sandpoint Onstage, 208-265-2083 (evenings). www.Panida.org

January 14-16: Coeur d'Alene - Of Mice and Men Lake City Playhouse (map) drama by John Steinbeck. Companionship, hopes and dreams are what bond the men of the Great Depression together. Those needs and ideals are compromised by tragedy in this literary classic. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 208-667-1323 or visit www.Lakecityplayhouse.org

January 14-16: Priest Lake - Winterfest at Sundance Mountain Lodge Click here for more details or call 425-417-5252

January 15: Sandpoint - Ron Kieper Trio Di Luna's (map) Jazz at Di Luna's. Tickets only $10. Doors open at 5:30, show begins at 7:30. Call for tickets and reservations. 208-263-0846 www.dilunas.com

January 15: Schweitzer Mountain - Tequila Leah brings her special brand of Karaoke to Noah's Canteen. 8-11pm www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 15: Sandpoint - Family Fun Day at Evans Brothers Coffee As part of the Winter Carnival celebration, Evans Brothers Coffee, 524 Church St., hosts a Family Fun Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, great food, coffee samples, and fun children's activities - including a magic show at 11 a.m. www.EvansBrothersCoffee.com 208-265-5553

January 15: Bonners Ferry - LEGO Block Party 1-3pm Design, build, and conquer the monthly Lego theme challenge! Work individually, in pairs or as a group. Ages 4-14 welcome to attend (Okay, adults can come too!) The Boundary County Library in Bonners Ferry, Idaho is starting a LEGO Program for all ages, so we are looking for donations of gently used LEGOs of all kinds and sizes. We are especially looking for flat panel pieces, people figures, specialty sets, and the larger DUPLO sets for the younger kids. Any donations made are tax deductible and a receipt can be provided upon request. If you are interested in donating please call Boundary County Library at 267-3750. Thank you! 

January 15-16: Sandpoint - Skijoring Mountain Horse Adventures hosts this two-day event as skiers are pulled by horses at a high speed through a course that includes jumps and gates on a 600-ft. track. Competition is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. The best times for each day receive a cash prize; competition is open to anyone with a fast horse or a set of skis and a willingness to give this extreme sport a try. Be part of this first-year event for the Sandpoint Winter Carnival! Register either at the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce (Third and Main), or at Eichardt's on January. 14. For more information, visit www.SandpointWinterCarnival.com or call 208-263-8768.

January 15: Sandpoint - Schweitzer Lights Up the Night with a torchlight parade and fireworks. The torchlight parade starts at 6pm and will be followed immediately by a fireworks display visible from the village. A snow bar will also be featured in the village. For more information, visit www.SandpointWinterCarnival.com or go to www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 16: Lookout Pass, Mulan - Winter Carnival - Family Fun Day - Pacific Northwest National Wife Carrying Contest Event Registration Form Club membership and info at www.skilookout.com I-90 Exit 0, Mullan, ID 83846 208-744-1301

January 16: Sandpoint - K-9 Keg Pull Eichardt's Pub, 212 Cedar St., hosts the K-9 Keg Pull from 10 a.m. to noon as part of the Sandpoint Winter Carnival. Possibly the most endearing event you'll ever attend, dogs of all shapes and sizes sprint for glory down a snow-packed course pulling appropriately sized "kegs" - for a chihuahua, that's a beer can, while mighty rotts or shepherds pull full-size kegs. Dogs race against the clock while their owners urge them on and spectators contribute a cacophony of cheers. The $5 entry fee goes straight to the local animal shelter. Bring your own dog to race (just get there early) or merely enjoy the spectacle; you'll love it. www.SandpointWinterCarnival.com 

January 17: Lookout Pass, Mulan - Open Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Club membership and info at www.skilookout.com I-90 Exit 0, Mullan, ID 83846 208-744-1301

January 17: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

January 18: Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 - 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-4351

January 19: Sandpoint - Charley Packard Band Eichardt's Pub 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

January 20: Schweitzer Mountain - Powder Thursday Join us for fresh tracks www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 21: Sandpoint - Columbia Di Luna's (map) Blue Grass Concert at Di Luna's. Tickets only $10. Doors open at 5:30, show begins at 5:30. Call for tickets and reservations. 208-263-0846 www.dilunas.com

January 21: Sandpoint - Ray Allen Pend d'Oreille Winery 220 Cedar St 5 - 8 pm. Singer/songwriter and guitarist. www.POWine.com 208-265-8545

January 21-22: Sandpoint - Hospitality Suite Sandpoint Onstage play Hospitality Play at 7:30 p.m. in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Directed by Andrew Sorg and starring Ron Ragone, Zachary Zabbah and Joe Davis, Hospitality Suite is an award-winning stage play written by Roger Rueff. It centers around conflicting notions of character, salesmanship, honesty, religion and love that simmer until they boil over as two experienced salesmen and a young research engineer await a CEO whose visit to their modest hospitality suite could save their company from ruin. Tickets to the play can be purchased in advance by calling Sandpoint Onstage, 208-265-2083 (evenings). www.Panida.org

January 21-23: Coeur d'Alene - Jane Austen Weekend at The Roosevelt Inn 105 Wallace Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID (map) Jane Austen Weekends at The Roosevelt Inn call for details and specific dates. We will begin these fun and entertaining events that will feature authentic meals from the Regency period depicted in Austens fabulous books as well as fun filled facts of the period and guests authors, in January 2011. Call for details and reservations. 208-765-5200 or 800-290-3358 www.therooseveltinn.com  

January 22: Schweitzer Mountain - Karaoke with a Kick Tequila Leah brings her special brand of Karaoke to Noah's Canteen. 8-11pm www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 22: Schweitzer Mountain - Pirate Festival Themed party with food and drink specials. www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 22: Schweitzer Mountain - Cougar Gulch Cross Country Race This is the second race in the Schweitzer Nordic Series and the only race at Schweitzer that is part of the Selkirk Nordic Series. There are different options for course length and equipment so you don't have any excuses not to race! Fact sheet or visit www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 22: Sandpoint - Kari Margarite Pend d'Oreille Winery 220 Cedar St 5 - 8 pm. Jazz pop fusion. www.POWine.com 208-265-8545

January 23: Lookout Pass, Mulan - Media Team Races & Appreciation Day Club membership and info at www.skilookout.com I-90 Exit 0, Mullan, ID 83846 208-744-1301

January 23: Schweitzer Mountain - Pottery in Motion You choose your project, paint it, then Pottery in Motion will fire it up and ship it directly to your house. Stop by the Activity Center to learn more. Prices Vary depending on project. For more information contact the Activity Center at 208-255-3081. www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 24: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

January 25: Sandpoint - Mickduff's host Trivia Tuesday 312  N. 1st  7 - 9pm. Teams of up to eight or by yourself. Come early to make sure your team gets a table, it fills up fast! Prizes and bragging rights to the winning team. Test your useless knowledge www.mickduffs.com 208-255-435  

January 26: Sandpoint - Charley Packard Band Eichardt's Pub 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

January 27-29: Sandpoint - Banff Mountain Film Festival Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2011. 7 pm. $12 in advance, available at Eichardt's and Outdoor Experience, and Zip's Drive-In on Highway 2 & at Far North Outfitters in Bonners Ferry. 208-263-9191 www.Panida.org

January 28: Sandpoint - Larry Hirshberg Pend d'Oreille Winery 220 Cedar St 5 - 8 pm. Folk, Americana and blues. www.POWine.com 208-265-8545

January 28: Coeur d'Alene - Music Walk 5 - 8pm Downtown Coeur d'Alene (map) Music Walk 2011 The first event will take place on January 28th. Every fourth Friday from January to April, stroll through beautiful downtown Coeur d'Alene and enjoy live music performances from some of our local favorites! Visit supporting restaurants, shops, businesses and galleries with your friends and family! A free event! Come and join us! 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Visit www.artsincda.org 

January 28-30: Sandpoint - Sportsman's Expo 3rd annual event helf by the Men's Alliance of Christian Churches Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave. 208-263-9887

January 28-Mar 11: Hayden - Journey Stories Hayden Library presents a Smithsonian Institution exhibit on display. Journey Stories, tales of how we and our ancestors came to America, our transportation history and the story of the intersection between transportation and American society.

January 28: Schweitzer Mountain - Toyota Ski Free Day 2011 Toyota drivers receive one free lift ticket per vehicle on Friday, January 28, 2011. Drive a Toyota and ski for free!

January 29-30: Schweitzer Mountain - West Coast Collegiate Races Come witness some of the region's fastest ski racers in action. pnsa.org or visit www.Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555

January 29: Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene Symphony Children's Concert Children's Concert presented by the CdA Symphony, 2pm, Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Rd, Coeur d'Alene, Symphony

January 30: Lookout Pass, Mulan - "Bavarian" Brews/Brats & Music Fest Club membership and info at www.skilookout.com I-90 Exit 0, Mullan, ID 83846 208-744-1301

January 31: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Pub Open Mic Blues Night with Truck Mills 212 Cedar 208-263-4005

Weekly and Ongoing Events