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If you’re feeling like staying inside as the weather has turned and the cold has seeped in, you may want to reconsider. There is much to engage your mind and enliven your soul in the Inland Northwest that will lure you from your cozy den (even if you aren’t a furry critter that likes to sleep through winter). Life is always changing—even with planned events—so take the time to call ahead or check the websites of the organizations listed here for dates, prices and ticket infor

Sandpoint’s Farmers Market Celebrating its 30th Year! Saturdays 9am to 1pm Wednesdays 3 to 5:30pm Located at Farmin Park Third Avenue and Oak Street The Pack River Store Take a beautiful drive to discover some of the best home-cooked food around! Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. With freshly made sandwiches, salads, burritos, ribs, pastries and pizza, there is something here for everyone in the family. And if you don’t feel like cooking, there are many take-and-

10 day music festival held annually in Sandpoint. Dates and performances to be announced in the community events calendar. 525 Pine St. Potlatch, ID 83855 (208) 265-4554 www.festivalatsandpoint.com #directory #events #communityandeducation #artsandgalleries

The last chance to party hard before the season of Lent is the ever popular Mardi Gras. There are celebrations all over the world including some of the more famous parties in Rio and New Orleans. This season you won’t need a plane ticket to enjoy Mardi Gras, as a grand party will be held in downtown Coeur d’Alene. The Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance is hosting its second annual Krewe d’Alene Mardi Gras party, Saturday, February 18 from 5:30 to 10pm at the Resort Plaz

FOR MORE EVENTS VISIT: www.northwestsizzle.com/local-events APRIL April 12: Food Services of America Food Expo The FSA Food Expo offers some of the best ways to get exclusive deals and access to information and services to help your operation grow. Held at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., join Food Services of America, 9am to 5:30pm, at the premiere food-service event in the Inland Northwest. Learn the latest trends in labor-saving entrée offerings,

Chef’s Culinary Classic January 28, 2017 Davenport Hotel There is nothing better than a meal prepared with love and thought. Twenty five years ago Chef Jim Wolters of Manito Golf and Country Club and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals sought to create an intimate dining experience to raise funds for pediatric health care in the Inland Northwest. This exciting vision has turned into one of the most exclusive and premier dining events in Spokane—the Chef’s Culinary Classic.

COEUR D’ALENE EVENTS: ENJOY THE ARTS IN DOWNTOWN CDA There is plenty to do in Coeur d’Alene year round, but getting out during the dark winter months may seem less appealing to some. Thankfully, the Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance has the perfect opportunity to head downtown and enjoy the musical talent of North Idaho. During the months of January, February and March, come to Downtown Coeur d’Alene on the second Friday of the month to enjoy Music Walk. From 5 to 8pm,