Panida nears target in Little Theater drive

Days before the fourth payment is due, the Panida Theater has raised $41,635 for the Little Theater Big Fund Drive.

"This space is so much fun for films, plays, concerts, comedy, parties, all kinds of gatherings, and it's going to be even better as it's developed," Panida Chairman Laurel Wagers said of the Little Theater.

"It's a wonderful gift that we, as a community, are giving to ourselves. And it's inspiring to see the generosity of people who have given to this drive — some of them every year including the down payment, some for the first time this year."

Again, Panida board members wish to express their sincere appreciation for all the contributions that have come in thus far, Wagers said.

Donors who have recently contributed include Mark Fuller and QZ Allard, Sally Lindemann, Brian and Laura Bjerke, Steve and Julie Meyer, James Hukill, Gretchen Ward, Steve Lockwood and Molly O'Reilly, Jon and Joanne Cottrell, Jean Gerth, Jim and Lois Scott, Esther Inselman, Robert and Marian Rust, Richard and Mary Neuder, Richard and Hali Karr, Marie Shirtcliff, Steve and Cilla Garvan, Fred and Nancy Buenger, Marjorie Keating in memory of her husband John Keating, and Joyce Fenton and the Fenton Family Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation.

To make a tax-exempt contribution, call the Panida at 255-7801, come by the theater office on First Avenue, or mail a donation to: Panida Theater, P.O. Box 1981, Sandpoint, ID 83864.