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August 5 |
 Kootenai
River Mushroom Club to meet: Interested in learning
how to safely forage for wild mushrooms in North Idaho? The
Kootenai River Mushroom Club will present a free class at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23, in the Ktunaxa Room at the Kootenai River Inn
and Casino. Art Church, a local mushroom expert, will teach you
how to safely identify edible mushrooms that can be found here --
approximately 40 different kinds have been identified! |
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August 1 |
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Panida
Theater to host monologue competition: The Panida
Theater is excited to announce a monologue competition where
contestants will compete for cash prizes! “This is a great event
for all sorts of people in our community,” said managing director
Veronica Knowlton. “It’s perfect for anyone who hasn’t had the
opportunity to participate in local theater and would like to
introduce themselves.” |
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July 27 |
 Birrell
to be guest at August 6 Book Talk: Boundary County
Library staff and administration is excited to announce an author
reception with Bonners Ferry author Carolyn Birrell at their 1
p.m. Book Talk Saturday, August 6. Enjoy refreshments as Carolyn
discusses her recently published book, "Walking With Fay: My
Mother's Uncharted Path into Dementia." |
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July 20 |
 The
New Generation Singers to perform Friday at Trinity Lutheran
Church: The New Generation Singers, a performing
group from St. Joseph, Missouri, now on a two-week Rocky Mountain
Tour, will be in Bonners Ferry for a free performance at Trinity
Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street, at 7 p.m. Friday, July 22. The
energetic faith-based choir, 50 strong, travels annually, sharing
their message in song. |
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July 10 |
 Iconic
WW II bombers to visit Coeur d'Alene: Two of the most
iconic warplanes from World War II will land at the Coeur d'Alene
Airport at 11 a.m. Monday, July 18, and be available for rides and
ground tours through the week. The B-25 Maid in the Shade and B-17
Sentimental Journey, flown in from the Airbase Arizona Flying
Museum, will also take part in the Coeur d'Alene Air Expo Saturday
and Sunday, July 23-24. |
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July 8 |
 Kootenai
River Days set for July 20-23: The Bonners Ferry
Chamber of Commerce has set the itinerary for fours days of fun
for this year's Kootenai River Days celebration, taking place
Wednesday through Saturday, July 20-23, featuring a three-day
carnival and not one but two Main Street street dances. |
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July 6 |
 Multi
church vacation Bible school coming up: Mark your
calendars for three days of exciting Vacation Bible School Tuesday
through Thursday, July 19-21, for all kids entering kindergarten
through grade six. This Multi-Church program will run from 12:30
to 4 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street,
Bonners Ferry. This year's theme is "The Great 'I AM' Words of
Jesus." |
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June 21 |
 Belly
Joy workshops, performance coming to the Pearl: Belly
Joy: A Celebration of Movement & Dance, is coming to the Pearl
Theater, 7160 Ash Street, Bonners Ferry, on Saturday, June 25,
with 90-minute workshops at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and a Hafla
evening performance at 7 p.m., all presented by Ashley Lopez and
Cindy Moon Bear. |
 Almeda
Bradshaw bringing Western roots music to the Pearl:
Those who appreciate the roots of country music are in for a treat
as Almeda Bradshaw brings her guitar, humor and amazing voice to
the Pearl Theater at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30. In addition, she
brings a love of the West, having grown up on the Oregon coast but
now making her home in Huntley, Montana. |
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June 4 |
 Rotary
bringing Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to town:
Thanks to the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry, the
Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Bonners Ferry on
Thursday, June 16, with shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. at the Boundary
County Fairgrounds. This is an authentic one-ring Big Top Circus
and this year, they're excited to bring you their brand new 2022
performance featuring Big Cats presented by Trey Key and more. |
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May 20 |
 Announcing
Alpha+ Summer Robotics Camp 2022: Bonners Ferry High
School FIRST Robotics Team Alpha+ will host its fifth annual Summer
Robotics Camp in July to introduce young students to the fun and
excitement of robotics and STEM (science, technology, engineering,
and math). Student teams will design, build, and program LEGO
robots, culminating in an exciting tournament on the last day of
camp. |
 Spring
into summer in search of mines at the museum: Grab
your and shovel, your gold pan, and your hard hat and come on down
to the Lazy Susan Mine at the Museum on Saturday, May 21 ... There
will be fun for all! At 10 a.m. Gary Regehr will be spinning some
tales of Boundary County mines he has knowledge about. Gary will
have photos as well as his stories to share. There will be Q/A
time too. |
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May 13 |
 DEITZY
returning to headline at the Pearl Theater: Tickets
are moving fast for the DEITZY concert coming up June 11 at the
Pearl Theater, and a sold out show is almost a certainty, so if
you want to see a great show, don't delay! DEITZY rocked the house
opening for Runaway Symphony, and this time the hometown band will
headline. |
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May 10 |
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Far North
Fungi sets Naples meeting: Far North Fungi will
conduct it second Mushroom Seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May
14, at South Boundary County Fire Station 1, 20 Stagecoach Road,
Naples. "Foraging for Wild Mushrooms in North Idaho: Safety Tips
and Advice" is a popular free class that covers precautions as
well as provides advice from local educator Art Church. |
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May 9 |
 All
invited to take part in Memorial Day Parade: Memorial
Day is Monday, May 30, and every year the Boundary County 4-H
program participates in the Memorial Day Parade. Benjamin Apo,
with the American Legion, encourages everyone to participate! Your
signage should say thank you to the veterans who have fallen in
service to our country. Wear your red, white and blue! |
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May 6 |
 Remembrance
of law enforcement officers who fell in the line of duty set:
At 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, on the National Mall in Washington,
D.C., law enforcement officers who fell in the line of duty in
2021 will be honored during the 34th National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial Annual Candlelight Vigil. Here in Bonners Ferry,
the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office and Chaplain Corps will host
a local memorial observance at 6 p.m. Friday, May 13. |
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May 4 |
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Only 10
seats left on the farm tour bus: The Boundary Soil
Conservation District and Farm Bureau are looking forward to their
annual community agricultural tour on Friday, May 20, and only 10
seats remain! The tour is free, but you must call to reserve your
seat. The tour will start at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, with
registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The bus will leave at 8 a.m.
and return by about 4 p.m. |
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May 1 |
 High
school reunion planners searching for classmates:
Graduates of the Bonners Ferry High School Class of 1977 are
planning a reunion dinner to be held on Saturday, July 23, at the
Kootenai River Brewing Co. It’s been nearly 45 years since some
classmates have seen each other, back when Fleetwood Mac,
Foreigner and Stevie Wonder ruled the airwaves. Interest is strong
in having a big, successful event. |
 Far
North Fungi; Bonners Ferry's new mushroom club!
Welcome Bonners Ferry's new mushroom club -- Far North Fungi!
After numerous steering committee meetings and considerations,
founders have created a name, set up its board and created special
interest committees. Help them kick off their new club by
attending a free mushroom seminar, "Foraging for Wild Mushrooms in
North Idaho: Safety Tips and Advice," from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday,
May 5 at the Kootenai Casino in downtown Bonners Ferry. |
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April 14 |
 Aristocats
Kids and Radium Girls to be staged at BFHS: Bonners
Ferry High School Theater will debut a double feature on the
Becker Auditorium stage at Bonners Ferry High School; "Aristocats
Kids: The Musical," and "Radium Girls" at 7 p.m. Thursday, April
21, with following shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 23,
and a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. |
