Drink beer, win a pair of skis
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are some things that just belong together. Peanut butter and jelly. Biscuits and gravy. Beer and skiing. Regarding the latter, the 219 Lounge is launching a promotion during...
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4th graders eligible for free Christmas tree permits
By Ben Olson Reader Staff As “The Most Wonderful Time of Year” approaches rapidly, the U.S. Forest Service is launching its annual “Every Kid in a Park” initiative where all fourth graders are eligible...
SARS Ski Swap this weekend
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Here’s one more reminder for all of you skiers and boarders chomping at the bits: Schweitzer Alpine Racing School (SARS) Ski Swap is this weekend! The annual swap will...
Warren Miller’s next ski film hits Panida
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are annual traditions that mark the beginning of the ski season for all winter enthusiasts. Bring out the box of snow gear, wax your skis, change the rack...
MCS’ Fall Serenade: When the Bel Canto Choir really shines
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Twice a year, the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint’s (MCS) accomplished instructors give a recital performance that rivals those showcased at the finest concert halls in the world. It’s now...
The Sandpoint Eater: From Festival to Fromagerie
By Marcia Pilgeram Reader Food Columnist There are times I can still hear the words my long-departed mother in-law imparted upon me as a new bride and resident of her family ranch. “I don’t...
Panida to celebrate 90 years
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer In the office above the Panida Theater hangs a calendar of epic proportions. The timeline spans all the way from January 2016 to next month. It hangs on...
Lost Horse Press releases new titles
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Sandpoint’s independent literary publisher Lost Horse Press released a number of books this fall, a few of them highlighting local talent. Founder and publisher Christine Holbert said the...
Living Life: Winter time blues
By Dianne Smith Reader Columnist As the time changes and the days get shorter, people often struggle with feeling down or like they have less energy. That often gets compounded by the number of...
‘Art is in everything’
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Danielle Capelli, originally of Sandpoint, will leave the University of Idaho in a few months with knowledge, memories and hopefully a degree. But she’ll also leave something behind:...
