Greetings !
The colors of autumn surround us as the sun continues to shine and offer us incredible warmer-than-usual fall weather. What better way to enjoy the season with some of these events: Art from the Heart events including Art in the Making at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza Shops, U-Pick Pumpkin Patch at Hickey Farms in Sandpoint, Apple Festival at Green Bluff Farms, Sandpoint's Oktoberfest Celebration and Harvest Fest, Spokane Marathon, Craft Beer and Cookie Fest, "Home Gating" Cooking Class at The Culinary Stone, Wine Tasting at Little Italy's Wine Bar, and the Elysian Brewing Pumpkin Beer Tasting at Enoteca. Be sure to purchase your tickets to the Harvest Moon and HalloWine Auction taking place Friday, October 17th, and The Pumpkin Ball,being held Saturday, October 25th. Scroll down to find out more about these events, and click here to view more upcoming events.
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Fri. Oct. 10th - Sun. Oct. 12th ~ U-Pick Pumpkin Patch at Hickey Farms, Sandpoint
Weekends during the month of October, pick out your perfect pumpkin at the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch at Hickey Farms, Sandpoint's only U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, just five miles from Sandpoint on Highway 200. The patch is open 3pm until dusk Fridays, and 10am until dusk Saturdays and Sundays every weekend this month. Bring the family and have some old-fashioned harvest fun! Hickey Farms, 674 Hickey Rd., Sandpoint, ID 83864
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Sat. Oct. 11th ~ Oktoberfest Celebration & Harvest Fest Sandpoint
Cheers to Oktoberfest in Sandpoint, happening this weekend! Raise your mug to autumn's best celebration, taking place noon to 5 pm this Saturday at the Granary Arts District at Fifth and Oak Street in Downtown Sandpoint. The event features local brews from MickDuff's and Laughing Dog, wine from Pend d'Oreille Winery, great local food, live entertainment with Nu Jack City, arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities, and new this year ... an International Chef Cook-off Competition. Entry fee is just $5, or $3 if you bring a food item for the Bonner Community Food Bank. Don't forget about Sandpoint's Harvest Fest this day as well! Sandpoint Farmers Market closes out its 2014 season this Saturday, 9am to 1pm, with its Annual Harvest Fest featuring entertainment, food booths, activities and displays at Farmin Park. This event is free and fun for the entire family.
Granary Arts District, Fifth and Oak, Sandpoint, ID 83864
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Sat. Oct. 11th & Sun. Oct. 12th ~ Apple Festival, Green Bluff
Fall is finally here! That means it's Apple Festival time on the Bluff! Every weekend through October 26th, Greenbluff's popular Apple Festival offers a large variety of the best cooking apples, plus fresh-pressed cider and other produce. There's live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes, and great food for the whole family to enjoy. View farm locations here
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Sat. Oct. 11th ~ Art in the Making at Coeur d'Alene Plaza Shops
This Saturday, watch 13 regional artists as they draw, paint and sculpt from two live models, while accompanied by live music. The event takes place 1 to 4pm in the atrium at the Coeur d'Alene Plaza Shops in Downtown Coeur d'Alene. Everyone is invited to meet the artists and watch them work at this free event organized and sponsored by The Art Spirit Gallery. View the participating artists. Coeur d'Alene Plaza Shops, 210 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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Now - Oct. 19th ~ Art from the Heart, Coeur d'Alene
 The annual Art from the Heart event features various art events, both visual and performing, over the next two weeks, with everything from artist demonstrations to live musical performances, theatre and more! This weekend be sure to enjoy Downtown Coeur d'Alene Artwalk this Friday, Art in the Making Saturday, Lake City Playhouse Les Miserables performances tonight through Sunday, Coeur d'Alene Symphony at the Kroc Friday and Saturday evenings, and the Junk2Funk Eco-Fashion Show at Coeur d'Alene Eagles Saturday.
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TONIGHT! Thurs. Oct. 9th ~ "Home-Gating" for Football Season at The Culinary Stone, Coeur d'Alene
Football season is here, so stop in and celebrate by tail gating with the Culinary Stone Team at their "Home Gating" Cooking Class. Chef Rich Henning will teach you easy techniques to guarantee amazing football food while you cheer on your favorite team. Class includes house-made braised beer smoked brats with onions, peppers and kraut. Enjoy two versions of unique grilled cheese that include pan-fried chicken with pepper jack, blue cheese crumbles, celery and carrot ranch slaw topped with Franks hot sauce, and apple cider-braised pulled pork with bacon, onion ring straws and grilled peaches! RSVP by calling (208) 277-4116 today.
The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(at the Riverstone Shopping Center)
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Thurs. Oct. 9th - Sun. Oct. 12th ~ Wine Tasting at Little Italy's Wine Bar, Post Falls
With Halloween this month, Little Italy's Wine Bar is celebrating the holiday all throughout October, tasting wines with wonderful names and labels that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Stop in this weekend and taste Moselland Riesling 2012, Monster Mash 2012, and Insomnia Red Blend 2011; all three for free! Hours are 4 to 9pm Thursday, 1 to 10pm Friday and Saturday, 10am to 8pm Sunday.
Little Italy's Wine Bar, 7200 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-8110
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Sat. Oct. 11th ~ Elysian Brewing Pumpkin Beer Tasting at Enoteca, Post Falls
Enoteca is hosting Elysian Brewing for a special night of squash starting at 4pm this Saturday. The very special pumpkin flight includes: Punkuccino, Dark of the Moon, The Great Pumpkin, Night Owl, and Hop Squash. A free special Elysian tulip glass ($7 value) will be given to the first 36 people to buy a flight. John Z from Elysian will also be on hand giving away door prizes.
Enoteca, 112 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 457-9885
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Sun. Oct. 12th ~ Spokane Marathon
The annual Spokane Marathon is this weekend! The Sunday marathon features a 26.2-mile marathon, marathon relay, 13.10 half marathon and 10K run on a beautiful, scenic and challenging course that ends in Riverfront Park. This event is sponsored by the Bloomsday Road Runners Club. Get out there and support the runners. The event starts 7am.
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CHARITY & FUNDRAISING EVENTS
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Fri. Oct. 17th ~ Harvest Moon and HalloWine Auction at Mirabeau Park Hotel, Spokane Valley
The Harvest Moon and HalloWine Auction will be held Friday, October 17th, 5:30 to 9pm, benefiting Northwest North Pole Adventures Spokane Fantasy Flight. The event starts at 5:30pm, with tickets $45 per person or $340 per table of eight. The Harvest Moon and HalloWine Auction is an annual event and features a silent and live auction, complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvres and a full sit-down dinner. Click here to register today. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99037
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Sat. Oct. 25th ~ The Pumpkin Ball at Spokane Convention Center
 The annual Pumpkin Ball is a black-tie gala featuring a champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception, live pumpkin carving competition, three-course gourmet dining experience, live and silent auctions, live music, dancing and more! All proceeds benefit the children served by the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and Sacred Heart Children's Hospital. The fun begins at 5:30pm. Tickets are $150 each. Call (509) 474-2819 for more information or click here to purchase your ticket. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
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"Fall has always been my favorite season.
The time when everything bursts with its last beauty,
as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale."
~ Lauren DeStefano
October has arrived! Jillian and Jeanette (208) 665-9805
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Congratulations Marissa Higgins!
You signed up to receive our weekly eNews during the month of September and were entered to win a beer and appetizer pairing for up to six people at Steam Plant Brewing Co. & Pub! A $150 value!
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