Holidays kick off with turkey trot, visit from Santa
(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) Turkey Trot participants make their way around Travers Park as they take part in the 10th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. The event, which is sponsored by Sandpoint Parks & Recreation and Sandpoint West Athletic Club, raises donations and food for the Bonner Community Food Bank.
Happy Thanksgiving, one and all. This is a very special time during the holidays and the fun kicks off right now, starting with the Turkey Trot fun run/walk today, the Christmas tree lighting and arrival of Santa on Friday.
Right after St. Nick rolls in, MickDuff’s Beer Hall and Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS host the annual Movember Stache Party helping raise funds for Community Cancer Services, the Two-One-Niner welcomes Dangerous Type for the annual Pray For Snow Party, and that’s just the start of a packed week of fun.
May blessings abound as we embrace the heart of the holiday season.
THURSDAY, NOV. 28
Turkey Trot Fun Run-Walk
Venue: Travers Park parking lot, 1202 W. Pine St.
Time: 9 a.m. (arrive earlier to register)
Join Litehouse YMCA and the Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department for the 12th annual Turkey Trot and food drive on Thanksgiving morning. This low-key event features a 5k, 10K or whatever distance you want to run or walk (no bikes and no dogs please).
This fun run is free with your nonperishable donation to the Bonner Community Food Bank. Come early to sign a waiver (minors need a parent or guardian signature) and to drop off food donations.
Admission: Free and open to the public with food donation to food bank.
Information: Call 208-263-3613. For other activities offered by P&R, visit online at sandpointidaho.gov/parksrecreation
Giving Thanks Community Feast
Venue: The Burger Dock, 116 N. First Ave.
Time: 3-6 p.m.
In celebration of Thanksgiving, The Burger Dock is offering free turkey burgers, sweet potato fries, and a pumpkin pie shake to all who come by to dine at the restaurant. Limit of one meal per person, while supplies last.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Information: 208-597-7027
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Venue: The Hoot Owl
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and pie.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
FRIDAY, NOV. 29
Sandpoint Tree Lighting
Venue: Jeff Jones Town Square, Third and Oak
Time: 5 p.m.
Creations for Sandpoint hosts the annual tree lighting at Jeff Jones Square. The fun begins at 5 p.m. Join Creations and their merry band of elves for caroling, dance performances by Studio 1, and warm beverages and goodies, plus a visit from Santa, and of course the count down and tree lighting to kick off the holidays!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
‘Thunderstruck 18’
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: 6 p.m.
This season’s Thunderstruck film is full of mind blowing snowmobile action; family friendly event. Raffle prizes, avalanche safety information, and more; benefits Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center.
Information: panida.org
RFB Thanksgiving Party
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar
Time:
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
RFB (aka Right Front Burner) is Sandpoint’s finest party band featuring funk, disco, rock and groovy tunes. Known as the Inland Northwest Funkiest Band, RFB has the power to make your booty shake and get your groove on.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Devon Wade Band
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
A Sandpoint independent country music artist with a strong love for what country music has always been – songs about real life and things that matter most in life. He has become a favorite among country music fans everywhere.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Echo Elysium
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Talented Spokane-based musician, Echo Elysium, a nuanced and dynamic electric and acoustic guitarist, has been “transporting audiences to alternate dimensions” for over 10 years in the Pacific Northwest. Elysium is influenced by a wide range of genres from R&B to Prince and Pink Floyd to southern gospel. Elysium released a record, “Trouble Water,” an unapologetic journey through his personal life experiences via the diverse sounds of soul, blues, and rock.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Opening Day at Schweitzer
Venue: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Schweitzer opens the 2019/20 ski and board season with limited operations, weather permitting.
Information: schweitzer.com
SATURDAY, NOV. 30
Small Business Saturday
Venue: downtown businesses
Time: All day
Support our locally owned downtown Sandpoint merchants on the nationally recognized small business Saturday. In store giveaways and more.
Information: downtownsandpoint.com
Santa at the Cedar Street Bridge
Venue: Cedar Street Bridge
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Come visit Santa and kick off the season.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Movember Stache Party
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Join the beer hall and Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS for the annual Movember Stache Party helping raise funds for Community Cancer Services!
The fireman will be selling limited edition mugs that come with your first pint plus $1 off all other pints for the rest of the event. Plus a portion of the bar will benefit the cause as well.
Information: http://bit.ly/2DbryfT
Shook Twins ‘Giving Thanks’ concert
Venue: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Their eclectic style fluctuates from song to song; drawing from their life experience they write about being potters’ daughters, the sway of the subconscious, imagined superpowers and a chicken friend named ‘Rose.’
Shook Twins also pull out unexpected covers on classic hits as well as their friends’ songs.
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door available at Eichardt’s and online at brownpapertickets.com
Pray For Snow Party with Dangerous Type
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.
Time: 9 p.m.-midnight
Spokane-based band will have your partying to classic rock and funk why 10 Barrel Brewing will be in the house showing their new ski/snowboard film with a chance to win a brand new snowboard. Come kick of the upcoming ski season at the Niner.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Truck Mills
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
The foundation of Truck Mills’ music lies in the blues, specifically the country blues, but he’s not afraid to rework and rebuild the classics of the genre.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
SUNDAY, DEC. 1
Sunday Brewery Brunch
Venue: Matchwood Brewing Co., 513 Oak St.
Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
An all-day brunch, special, DIY mimosas and you as Matchwood Brewing launches Sunday Brewery Brunches.
Admission: matchwoodbrewing.com
Piano Sunday with Annie Welle
Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Annie Welle is back at the winery with her solo jazz, improvisations, original works, and the standards — Fats Waller, Gershwin, Cole Porter and pieces that will have you thinking you’re listening to Miles Davis or Chet Baker.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
MONDAY, DEC. 2
Monday Night Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Host Truck Mills invites local and visiting musicians to join him on the Eichardt’s stage. Come down and play or watch and enjoy microbrew from one of our 13 taps.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
TUESDAY, DEC. 3
Cornhole League
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m. (Every Tuesday until Dec. 17.)
All skill levels, drop-ins welcome. For information, go online to Facebook.com/sandpointidahocornhole or email: SandpointCornhole@gmail.com
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Trivia Night
Venue: MickDuff’s Brewing Company, 321 N. First Ave
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Test your useless knowledge in teams of up to six or on your own. Win prizes and bragging rights.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Night-Out Karaoke with DJ Webrix
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave.
Come out and sing to your heart’s content, or just enjoy the show.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Jack Robin
Venue:Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St.
Time: 7 p.m.
Local singer songwriter Jake Robin performs original music and covers.
Information: eichardtspub.com/
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4
Beer 4 Gear ‘Fun-draiser’
Venue: Idaho Pour Authority. 203 Cedar St.
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Sandpoint Cutthroat Lacrosse event to raise money for gear so all who want to play lacrosse can; live music, raffles, and more
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Wind Down Wednesday
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Live music with Truck Mills and a guest.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.