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March 20 |
 Sci-Fest
coming to the Panida: The first ever Sci-Fest will be
at the Panida Theater, 300 N First Avenue, Sandpoint, at 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 1, with a presentation on NASA's Dragonfly Mission
to Jupiter's moon, Titan, followed by a big screen showing of
"Star Wars: Rogue One." |
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March 15 |
 Polish
your sweet tooth, BCH pie and dessert sale is coming:
The Boundary Community Hospital Auxiliary invites all dessert
enthusiasts to participate in their annual pie and dessert sale,
scheduled to take place at the VFW Hall, 6635 Lincoln Street, on
Thursday, March 16. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. and run
until 1 p.m. or until all items have been sold. |
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March 14 |
 'Scheherazade/Aladdin'
to light up the Becker stage: Everyone knows the tale
of Aladdin and most have at least heard of the “Arabian Nights,”
but how often are the two shown together in their original
context? The classic story of Aladdin and his rise from street-rat
to prince was actually one the 1001 stories that the queen
Scheherazade told her husband in order to change his heart to save
not only her own life, but countless others across the kingdom. |
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March 7 |
 Jim
Messina bringing band to Sandpoint: Jim Messina and
his band will be performing a one-night-only concert at the Panida
Theater in Sandpoint on Sunday, May 21. Tickets go on sale at 10
a.m. Friday, March 10, at panida.org. “The last few months there
have been murmurs that Jim Messina might be playing here in
Sandpoint and we couldn’t be more excited that his show is coming
to life at the Panida,” said Lauren Sanders, the Managing Director
for the Panida. |
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February 28 |
 Improv
classes and show coming to the Pearl Theater: On
Saturday, March 11, improv is coming to Bonners Ferry, not only on
the Pearl Theater stage with the Pearl's favorite comedian,
Michael Glatzmaier, but in improvisation classes at the Pearl
that'll not only teach you how to think on your feet and deliver
the wholly unexpected hilarious retort, but help build your
confidence and communication skills in ways that can benefit
myriad aspects of everyday life. |
 'The
Play That Goes Wrong' proves hilariously right: In
case you've wondered, "The Play That Goes Wrong," taking the stage
at the Pearl Theater at 7 p.m. this Friday and at 3 and 7 p.m.
Saturday, is a play about a play where everything ... you guessed
it ... goes wrong. But for the audience, this farce proves that
any number of wrongs can turn out just right. |
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February 11 |
 Donkey
basketball coming to BFHS Wednesday: The Bonners
Ferry FFA Chapter is hosting donkey basketball at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15. A total of six teams will come together
and leave it on the court riding donkeys dueling for the title of
donkey basketball champions. Come enjoy a night with basketball,
donkeys and fun! The Bonners ferry FFA chapter will be outside
Safeway selling tickets until 6 p.m. today. |
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February 1 |
 Birds
of Play to play the Pearl Theater: The Pearl Theater
is thrilled to host Colorado-based Birds of Play for the first
time at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 19. With a dynamic mix of
sentimentality and playfulness, Birds of Play's original music
will take you on a joyous journey filled with tales of love lost
and found, ballads of wild places, and the radical idea that being
happy for no reason at all is reason enough. |
 Graham
Nash to perform at the Panida: Legendary
singer/songwriter Graham Nash will perform 60 years of songs and
stories at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint at 8 p.m. Friday, July
7. A founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and
Nash, he is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has
seen rock history unfold at some of its seminal moments – from the
launch of the British Invasion to the birth of the Laurel Canyon
movement a year later. |
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January 13 |
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NIC holding
auditions for 'I Hate Hamlet:' The North Idaho
College Theatre department is holding auditions for its production
of “I Hate Hamlet” from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 24 and
Wednesday, January 25, at the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts
Center on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene. Auditions are open
to students, staff, faculty and the community. |
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December 30 |
 Casting
call for 'The Play that Goes Wrong:' Bonners Ferry's
Curtain Call Drama Club will perform "The Play that Goes Wrong" in
March, and they are looking for boys ages 14 to 20 interested in
joining the cast. Sponsored by the Bonners Ferry Shriners Club,
Second Chance Animal Adoption and Dawn and David Carpenter, all
proceeds benefit the Shriners Children's Hospital. |
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December 12 |
 Children's
Craft Fair a festive success: Despite the winter
storm, the first Children’s Holiday Market at the Pearl Theater on
Saturday enjoyed an incredible turnout, with some of the kids
selling out within hours, yet staying the whole day anyway just
for the experience! Thanks to its success, organizers Cari
Haarstick and Dana Boiler are already formulating plans for next
year's market, which will undoubtedly become an annual Christmas
tradition. |
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December 8 |
 Join
the 123rd annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count:
Boundary County is where we call home, and it's that time of year
to count another group that also calls it home. It is time to
survey our feathered friends that live within a 7-1/2 mile radius
of downtown Bonners Ferry. No matter the weather, volunteers will
begin at the first light of the day. |
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December 7 |
 'Joy
to the World' tells reason for the season: True
Christmas spirit will be running high this week at the First
Baptist Church. Now is your chance to share in the season's spirit
at the Joy to the World performance put on by Bonners Ferry's own
Talent Team. With dozens of classic Christmas songs and some you
haven't heard, the story of Jesus' life and death is delivered to
you through song and dance, as well as theater. |
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November 30 |
 Festival
of Trees is back: The Fry Healthcare Foundation is
excited to announce the return of the Festival of Trees. It's a
little different this year than in years past; each department
participated by decorating a tree, and they were able to pick
their theme and items to accompany their tree. Whichever
department wins by highest bid will receive $1,000 from FHF
towards equipment needed in their department. |
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November 25 |
 Moyie
Springs gearing up for first Village Christmas Craft Fair:
The City of Moyie Springs will have its first Craft Fair from 8
a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, December 2, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, at Moyie Springs City Hall, complete with
door prizes, goodie gift bags (while supply last), Polaroid
pictures by the Christmas tree and complimentary coffee, hot cider
and hot chocolate. On Saturday, there will be Christmas crafts for
your children to make while you are checking out the vendors'
crafts. |
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November 18 |
 Shook
Twins bringing back a Thanksgiving tradition: The
Shook Twins will return home to Sandpoint to continue a
Thanksgiving tradition interrupted by the pandemic, playing for
their Bonners Ferry fans and friends at the Pearl Theater at 7
p.m. Friday, November 25, and they're bringing along special guest
John Craigie as well. |
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November 8 |
 'Annie'
coming to BFHS this week: We have all seen the
classic movie "Annie," whether with your children or as one
yourself. Now is your chance to relive the memories in a new and
unique way. With an impressive set, superb actors and live music,
this take on the age-old tale will have you laughing and crying in
the same scene. Performances will be held at Becker Auditorium at
Bonners Ferry High school at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday with a matinee showing at 2 p.m. Saturday. |
 Dedication,
open house set at new Post Falls state veterans home:
The newest Idaho State Veterans Home, at 590 S. Pleasant View
Road, Post Falls, will be dedicated with a ceremony at 2 p.m.
Friday, November 11. The ceremony had been scheduled to take place
outside, but due to the current weather conditions will be moved
indoors. There will be a limited capacity of 170. Admittance will
begin at 1:40 p.m. and is on a first come basis. |
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November 7 |
 78th
annual Bonners Ferry FFA Banquet Saturday: The
Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter continues its 74 year tradition with
their Annual FFA Harvest Auction being held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday,
November 12, at Bonners Ferry High School. A complimentary dinner
will be served at 5:30 p.m. |
