Thursday, January 17
Taste of Sandpoint
5-7 p.m. at the Cedar Street Bridge Marketplace in downtown Sandpoint at 334 N. First Avenue
The Cedar Street Bridge Marketplace will be full of flavor as the Greater Sandpoint's best restaurants come together to showcase their culinary creations. Discover the flavor of Sandpoint at this long-standing Winter Carnival tradition. Check out the delectable dishes in our Shop & Dine section. (208) 263-0887
Friday, January 18
Toyota Ski Free Day
ALL DAY, Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort
A Toyota representative will be stationed at the Park and Ride lot and at the Lakeview lot. If you drive a Toyota to Schweitzer on Friday, 1/18/08, the driver (only the driver) will receive a free Schweitzer lift ticket valid for 1/18/08. Call (208) 263-9555 or visit www.schweiter.com for more info.
Shot in the Dark Rail Jam
5 p.m., Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort
Don't miss the ever-popular rail jams, and for those 21 years and older, warm-up in Taps with DJ Graft! Call Schweitzer Mountain at (208) 263-9555 to register and learn more at www.schweitzer.com.
Adult Spelling BeeSponsored by the Bonner County Daily Bee
6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), Sandpoint Community Hall
The third annual Adult Spelling Bee is one event you won’t want to miss. Teams compete against each other to prove their spelling prowess, all in zany costumes. If words are your thing, and you pride yourself on knowing how to spell words such as "scaberulous" or "succedaneum" and love a good competition, this event is for you!
Interested in having your team in this year's competition? Click here for a registration form. All proceeds will benefit Newspapers in Education to provide newspapers to schools, and the event is being hosted by Bonner County Daily Bee. Call (208) 263-9534 for more info.
The Alley Cats
8 p.m. at the Panida Theatre in downtown Sandpoint at 300 N. 1st Avenue
The award-winning a cappella group performs live incorporating musical talent and comic timing into direct interaction with their audiences. They have performed nationally and internationally, with such notables as Chubby Checker, The Beach Boys and even comedian Jerry Seinfeld. This performance is part of the POAC 2007/2008 Performance Series. Visit www.ArtinSandpoint.org for more information. (208) 263-6139
Saturday, January 19
The Fudge and Candy Contest
12-3 p.m. at Bonner Mall in Ponderay at 3210 Hwy. 95-N
Taste delictable candies and fudge all for a good cause. The cost is only $.35 each or 3 for $1.00, and proceeds will be go towards the Sandpoint Chapter of Wishing Star, an organization that grants wishes to children dealing with life-threatning illnesses.
Those interested in being a part of the contest should dig out their old family recipes or go on-line and borrow a recipe from a friend. Last year the first prize was a money tree with $50, and the plans are the same this year with two other great prizes for second and third places. Entries will be taken from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, the people's choice judging will take place between 12 - 3 p.m., and the winner will be announced at 3 p.m. Call (509) 998-4681 for more information.
Chili Cook-Off
12:30-2:30 p.m. at Bonner Mall in Ponderay at 3210 Hwy. 95-N
Bonner Mall is cookin' something special to warm up the souls during a chilly winter. Come be a part of the "taste" and pick your favorite chili in the People's Choice category.
Interested in entering your famous soup this year? Cash prizes and gift certificates are being awarded! Call (208) 263-4272 for more information.
Schweitzer Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
6 p.m., Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Come Celebrate Sandpoint's annual Winter Carnival at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. This event will include a torchlight parade, spectacular fireworks display, live music, and more. Visit www.schweitzer.com or call (208) 263-9555 for more information.
Sunday, January 20
K-9 Keg Pull
10 a.m., Eichardt’s Pub in the 300 block alley of Cedar Street
Got a fast dog? Bring your pup to this fun event where canines are harnessed to empty kegs kindly supplied by Eichardt’s Pub and race down a 50-yard course. Dogs compete against like-sized entrants, and little dogs pull wee little kegs. Prizes for winners; monies raised by the nominal entry fees benefit the Panhandle Animal Shelter. (208) 263-4005
Pizza Eating Contest for Kids 12 & Under
2 p.m. at Bonner Mall in Ponderay
Calling all kids! Eat pizza with speed in this traditional event held at Bonner Mall. Call (208) 263-4272 for more information.
And don't forget to come back January 31 - February 5, 2008 for madcap Mardi Gras in downtown Sandpoint. Visit www.sandpoint.org/mardigras for more information about those events.
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