Can you believe it is September already? Where did the summer go? Well, don't fret, the Northwest has allot of great events that happen all throughout the year, including the month of September.
Here are some of the events to look forward to this month: including the unveiling of the Mudgy Moose Trail and the five life-size bronze sculptures along the trail on September 13, 2008 (If you know of an event that has been missed, please let me know and I will add it)
30-Sept 1
St. Maries
Paul Bunyan Days - St. Maries. Three days of Logger competition, food booths, carnival rides and games. Other activities include a car club breakfast and evening dance, street dance, parade, 3 on 3 basketball, swim pool events, Idaho's largest "topless" beer bar (no roof), and a great fireworks show Sunday night. 245-2518
Daily July 27-Sept. 15
Sandpoint
ArtWalk II. Self-guided art tours for the second revolving art exhibits at 20 or so gallery locations downtown, including The Old Power House, home to the event's sponsor, POAC. 208-263-6139
6th Annual Kootenai River Ride 16k, 60k and 100k - Enjoy the fall view as you pedal your bike along the great Kootenai River and travel to all the Boundary County Locations. All routes are paved and full of spectacular scenery with the potential to view wildlife, waterfowl and Myrtle Creek Water Fall (10 minute walk). All paid riders will receive a deluxe collectors long sleeve tee-shirt with registration. Bike service is available in Bonners Ferry by Far North Outfitters. Healthy snacks and beverages at all stops, route map and riders bag of gifts, and at the finish you can enjoy a great potato bake feed! Registration form and additional information available at: http://www.ruralnorthwest.com/rotary/bike08.htm
4
Silverton
Good Sam Community BBQ
4
Big Creek
Shoshone Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament
5
Sandpoint
Jackie Green in Concert. $18 in advance, $20 at the door Panida Theater 8pm
ExceleratorSilverwood will host the 7th Annual Import, Sports, Compact, Truck/SUV and Sports Bike Car Show! This show includes trophies in dozens of categories, DB Stereo Drags, Neon-light Competition, plus live DJ's. Brought to you by Marble Productions. Silverwood 208-683-3400, ext. 121 or www.silverwoodthemepark.com.
6
Rathdrum
Rathdrum Mountain Adventure RaceLeaves from downtown Main St.. 21 mile mountain bike 5.5 mile kayak 5 mile run Ends at Rathdrum City Park
7th Annual Tour de Coeur is coming to Higgens Point on the Centennial Trail (on old hwy, east of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) - Sunday, September 7, 2008. This year's ride carries on the tradition of various rides to choose from: 1 - 33 miles on the centennial trail or head out to the surrounding hills for a challenging 33 or 66 mile ride. All routes are paved. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt and lunch after the event, massage, entertainment and MORE. This year, rider jerseys are available for purchase. There are family and group discount registration rates also.
For registration and information go to www.acsidaho.org or call Cynthia at the Inland NW American Cancer Society Office at 1-800-537 7710, option 3, extension 295. --Volunteer opportunities are also available. Send inquiries to crozyla@cancer.org.
7-14
Sandpoint
Schweitzer Lakedance International Film Festival, Panida Theater.
9
Post Falls
PFCV Benefit Dinner & Auction,Grand Pavilion Q'emiln Park
9-13
Wallace
Wallace Elks Roundup
9-14
Sandpoint
Schweitzer Lakedance International Film Festival. The Panida Theater, www.LakeDance.com or 208-263-9191. $35 Festival pass or $5-6 block pass
11
Stateline
American Freedom Fireworks.Stateline Speedway 773-5019
12
Coeur d'Alene
Art WalkDowntown Coeur d'Alene. 2nd Friday of the month. Enjoy an evening of exceptional art, fine dining and friends. From 5-8 pm galleries host opening receptions with the opportunity to meet the artists, listen to live music and view newly arrived works of art, all within an easy strolling distance. Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance
12
Lewiston
Hal Ketchum with special guests:Mark Holt &Kimberlee Holt Tully7:30pm, Idaho's Club301 Boomers Garden, Lewiston, Idaho
Country music star, award winning singer songwriter, and Grand Ole Opry member - Hal Ketchum.
Founder's Weekend. You can be one of the first to tee off at Galena Ridge's planned 18-hole championship golf course and view the site of the new Mountainside Residences. Fantastic kid club activities including a movie with Mo the Moose. Also rubber duck races at Silver Rapids, a marshmallow roast and a scavenger hunt. To find out more about touring Silver Mountain's real estate opportunities and receiving an incredible al-inclusive Adventure Package rate for lodging and activities for the entire family, call the Discovery Center at 866-626-5564.
12- Oct. 11
Coeur d'Alene
OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA 2008 WESTERN REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION, DEVIN GALLERIES
Oil Painters of America is pleased to announce that its 2008 Western Regional Juried Exhibition will be held at Devin Galleries in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, from Friday, September 12 to October 11, 2008. Collectors and art lovers are invited to attend the opening reception on Friday, September 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. Paintings will be available for sale at the opening reception and throughout the duration of the exhibition. READ MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
13
Kellogg
Mine to Vine non-competitive, easy and fun bicycle ride on The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes followed by a fun social wine tasting in the village at Silver Mountain Resort. The Ride: This scenic course trail is approximately 18 miles on the Trail of the Coeur dâ€TMAlenes. The Trail is paved and is slightly downhill with some flat areas. Silver Mountain
13
Coeur d'Alene
Mudgy and Millie Welcome Celebrationincluding the unveiling of the Mudgy Moose Trail and the five life-size bronze sculptures along the trail. There will also be book signings, costume contests, music and entertainment beginning at the base of Tubbs Hill in Downtown Coeur d'Alene. The book was written by local Author, Susan Nipp and Illustrated by Charles E. Reasoner.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Mudgy & Millie benefit the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation. For additional information contact Ruth Pratt, Foundation Executive Director, at 208-769-2380 or www.cdalibrary.org.
To order Mudgy & Millie plush toys and other merchandise, contact Figpickels Toy Emporiumin downtown Coeur d'Alene or 208-667-2800.
13
Bonners Ferry
Rotary 6th Annual Kootenai River Ride - More InfoStarting line will be at the County Fairgrounds. Enjoy the fall scenery as you pedal your way along the great Kootenai River and travel to the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Barrel & Pole Series, Kootenai County Saddle Club - 208/755-6309 or 208/660-2508 Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680
13
Sandpoint
CHaFE 150 - Cycle Hard For Education, A one-day, 150 mile bike ride around the Cabinet Mountains to benefit early childhood literacy. For details of the ride/route and the cause of early childhood literacy, www.chafe150.org.
14
Harrison
HAUL ASS TO HARRISON - SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW Chili Cook Off from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Judging will be done on Chili, Costumes, and Booth Decoration. 1st through 3rd place prizes will be given. Reserve your space by Labor Day Weekend by contacting Jan at 208.689.9968 or 509.680.1344. Bring your chili, be ready, this will be the HOTTEST cook off ever! PINEWOOD DERBY was so successful we will be doing it again this year. For kids and adults. Fee: $2.00 for kits available on site. Event will be held in the park in conjunction with the car show and Chili Cookoff. MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION EARLY!! www.harrisonidaho.org
The 24th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Societies International Boat Showand Meeting will be held at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Boardwalk and will feature a spotlight on wooden boats. FREE to the public. 208-664-3194 ext. 170 for vendor information or visit www.cdachamber.com.
15-20
Harrison
Wine Tasting Week. Celebrate the end of summer at Red Horse Mountain Ranch during one of their annual Wine Tasting Weeks. $199.00 per person, per night. 888-689-9680, heidi@redhorsemountain.com or www.redhorsemountain.com.
16
St. Maries
Historic Quilts of Idaho, 1825 to 1990 - free presentation includes a slide show featuring 30-40 quilts, presented by quilt historian Sharon H. Tandy - 6:30PM, Presbyterian Community Church, 1100 College Ave, St. Maries - refreshments served - brought to you by The Friends of the St. Maries Public Library - for information, contact Laura Allen or Leslie Adams, 208-245-3732.
17
Harrison
Antique and Classic Boat Societies International Boat Show and Meeting. This event was previously known as The Wooden Boat Show. Regardless of the name, it is one of the most popular summer events in Harrison The 24th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Societies International Boat Show and Meeting will be in Harrison for the day only. Come on down and check out the once in a lifetime experience with the boats.
17
Kootenai County
First Annual Community Day of Caringhosted by United Way of Kootenai County. Day of Caring is an event to help build a better community, kick off our new Volunteer Action Center, and Annual Campaign. Volunteers give their time to complete projects that make a difference in the lives of children, families, and seniors. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 with a kickoff breakfast at 8 AM, location to be announced. For more information: 501 E. Lakeside Ave Suite 3 Coeur d'Alene, Id 83814, (208) 667-8112 or volunteer@kootenaiunitedway.org
17
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
Hot Club of Spokane, Gypsy jazz concert with horns & vocals. Panida Theater. 7:30pm $10
20
Bonners Ferry
Bonners Ferry's 5th Annual Canine Caper,10 am, Bonners Ferry Fairgrounds. Bring your favorite canine or better yet, rent one from us! 5k fun run/walk with prizes for first canine to cross finish line, prettiest, most handsome, smallest, etc.... Live music! Food! Proceeds benefit 2nd Chance Animal Shelter. Price: $10 canine/human team without t-shirt $20 canine/human team with t-shirt $25 family with 1 t-shirt ($10 each additional shirt) Contact: Rhonda Hamerslough, scaabonnersferry@aol.com 208/267-7504
20
Coeur d'Alene
Opera Studies. Lecture by Fred Glienna on Verdi's opera, LaTraviata. NIC Library. OperaPlus!
20
Silver Valley
Habitat for Humanity 11th Annual Walk-A-Thon
20
Coeur d'Alene
Barrel & Pole Series, Kootenai County Saddle Club - 208/755-6309 or 208/660-2508 Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680
20-21
Plummer
Great Northern Cowboy Action Shoot - Plummer
TBA
Rathdrum
RATHDRUM FALL HERITAGE FESTIVAL, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (both days), Lion's Club Hwy. 53. Celebrate Rathdrum's history. Gold and garnet panning, kid's garden and field games, storytelling, food sampling from our Dutch Oven Cooks, interacting with our Mountain Man encampment or stop by to see the antique motor exhibit. Throughout the day you can visit the many food and craft vendors all the while listening to live bluegrass music on stage. All donations for the Dutch Oven foods will go toward the restoration of the old Kootenai County Jail in Rathdrum. For more info contact either Ellen at 1-208-687-9333 or George at 1-208-818-2489. See you there!
25
Sandpoint
The World Premiere of The Jib JamĀ Schweitzer Mountain Resort ski film Panida Theater. 7pm, $7
Coeur d'Alene Film Festival Events will be held at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. cdafilmfestival.com.
26 & 28
Coeur d'Alene
Sept. 26, Friday & Sept 28, Sunday. LA TRAVIATA. Full scale opera production of Verdi's classic. Boswell Hall, North Idaho College. OperaPlus!
26
Post Falls
Historical Society Oktoberfest with authentic German dinner, dancing and silent auction. 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lions Pavilion at Q'emiln Park 208-773-5019
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Lynn, Yes, it would be hard to say "There's nothing to do here" We always have something going on. Oh, and I know what you mean about flags. Even though mine is completely compiled by me... someone could decide otherwise and I wouldn't be able to do a thing about it.
Also, I enjoyed reviewing and commenting on some of your intriguing Blog Posts. Keep it up!
Pam, you were right - there's so much to do in Idaho! Mudgy and Millie celebration sounds like a lot of fun for the whole family. I also liked the Five Minutes of Fame - who wouldn't want that but it's a good thing I'm not going - I don't sing or dance well and I can't play an instrument and everyone I know is happy that I don't try! Hope all is well with you and thanks for stopping by to see what's going on in Bucks County! ~Anne Marie
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WOW you guys have busy schedule for events GOOD for the community. I am assured you will get flagged for the post LOL... HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.
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