A dying cause
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If tourism is the lifeblood of a community like Sandpoint, philanthropy clubs are its heart and soul. Most of us don’t realize the importance of institutions like the Lions...
Category: Community Happenings
Days and days of frozen festivities
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Idaho’s snowy weather and freezing temperatures are back just in time for the return of Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival. This year, the celebrations will continue from Valentine’s Day on Friday,...
The Winter Carnival’s musical lineup
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff There’s something for fans of every genre at the Winter Carnival’s six days of music. Here’s a run-down of each performance. Friday, Feb. 14: John Firshi at Taps Bar...
International Wildlife Film Festival raises funds for local students
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff As part of Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival, The Hive (207 N. First Ave.) will host a special showing of the International Wildlife Film Festival’s 2024 lineup to raise money for...
Festival at Sandpoint announces Sierra Ferrell will take the stage July 25
By Reader Staff Described as “one of the brightest young luminaries in roots music today,” West Virginia-born singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell is headed to the Festival at Sandpoint stage for a Friday, July 25 performance...
Ski hill safety: Be mindful of your speed
By Tom Eddy Reader Contributor As we finish January — which is Skier Safety Month — and progress into the remainder of the winter season, it’s important to remember how to stay safe on...
POAC presents Living Voices — The New American — at Panida Theater
By Reader Staff The Pend Oreille Arts Council will offer audiences a unique historical experience Friday, Jan. 31 with its Living Voices production of The New American at the Panida Theater (300 N. First...
Looking toward a more resilient Sandpoint
Katie Botkin Reader Contributor Los Angeles may be 1,200 miles away, but its wildfires still have many in Sandpoint asking “what if it happens here?” The Southern California fires are already on track to...
Panida screens Groundhog Day for $5 on Groundhog Day
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Anyone who works in local media knows the peculiar exhaustion that goes with covering the same event year after year. There are only so many ways to frame a...
Love abounds: Valentine’s for Seniors program celebrates five years of sharing love
By Ben Olson Reader Staff About five years ago, Donna Price saw a group in Coeur d’Alene creating Valentine’s cards for their local veterans. Price decided to participate and brought her creations down, later...
