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As we embrace the spring season, we're thrilled to announce a series of exciting changes and enhancements to our local marketing approach both in print and online. Our commitment to staying ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape has led us to make significant improvements, all aimed at boosting local businesses’ online relevance and effectiveness. With this new season, we are exciting to announce that 509 Lifestyle Magazine now 509 Digital Lifestyle Magazine is making a return. The magazines, brand, and website take on a fresh new look; and the magazine will be completely online, promoting more versatility, reachability, and interactivity. Future publications will feature our new Local Guide and Local Experts Listings that further enhance local engagement, making our publication more purposeful and relevant to the communities we serve, as well as all the newcomers to the area. Additionally, each issue of 509 Digital Lifestyle Magazine will feature unique, original local maps, providing a fresh and engaging perspective of the area. The launch of 509 Digital Lifestyle Magazine will be our biggest highlight of 2024 — a monthly digital magazine designed to be accessible to businesses, of all sizes, in our community, offering an affordable platform for local marketing. Powered by the newest AI technology, 253 Lifestyle Magazine Digital is set to be a game-changer in the digital marketing space, providing innovative and impactful solutions for local businesses in a beautiful interactive magazine built for the consumer. We're excited about these changes and look forward to continuing to lead the way in digital marketing innovation.

Ingredients: French Toast:1 loaf French bread, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces 4 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) Topping: 1/2 cup maple syrup Powdered sugar for dusting (optional) Method: • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray. • Arrange the sliced French bread in the prepared baking dish. • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt until well combined. • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, making sure each piece is coated. Allow it to sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to absorb the liquid. Scatter the mixed berries over the bread slices. • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. • While baking, prepare the topping by warming the maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. • Once the French toast is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the warm maple syrup over the top. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

March 22, 5 - 7:30pm Photo By Victoria Belle Photography Join Latah Creek Winery as they celebrate their new reds for spring! Visit the Spokane Valley winery on Friday, March 22, for their Spring Red Collection Release Party to enjoy tastes of five spring red wines paired with food. Latah Creek’s newest red wine releases include the 2022 Ellena's Sangiovese, 2021 Tempranillo, Mike's Reserve Red no.4, 2021 Reserve Nebbiolo and 2021 Reserve Petite Sirah. The winery will also be celebrating their first release with their brand-new redesigned label. LatahCreek.com

March 23, 10am - 3pm The Kootenai County Farmers’ Markets’ final Cabin Fever Market of the season arrives at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds 10am to 3pm this Saturday. With more than 50 vendors to shop from, guests can wander through Buildings 1, 2 and 3 to shop seasonal produce, plants, meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and much more. Enjoy the music of Bill Bozly as you take in some of the best of local growers and vendors. Event entrance and parking are free! KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org | KCFairgrounds.com

March 22, 7 - 9pm Join the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness at the historic Panida Theater in downtown Sandpoint for their 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour. Considered one of the nation's premier environmental and adventure film festivals, this year's films combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and first-rate storytelling. Festival-goers can expect award-winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, and more. ScotchmanPeaks.org | Panida.org

March 22 - 24 Shop jewelry, crystals, gems and more at the Rock Rollers 63rd annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show in Spokane! With over 40 vendors in attendance, there’s something for all ages, including fossils, demonstrations, children’s activities and hourly door prizes. The show will be held at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center this Friday through Sunday, with free parking and admission good for the entire weekend! Hours of the show are 10am to 6pm Friday and Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday. AllEvents.in | Facebook.com

March 22 & 24 March Madness arrives in Spokane this weekend! Watch competing men’s basketball teams at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday, March 22, and Sunday, March 24, to join in on the excitement and take in the first and second rounds of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, with matchups UAB vs. San Diego State, Yale vs. Auburn, Charleston vs. Alabama, and Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s. Tickets are available now through the NCAA Fan Experience and NCAA Ticket Exchange. SpokaneArena.com

March 24, 7:30pm Grammy-winner singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge is bringing her I’m Not Broken tour to Northern Quest Casino this weekend. Known for hits like “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One,” Melissa Etheridge will bring her signature voice and talent to Northern Quest’s Pend Oreille Pavilion stage this Sunday night. NorthernQuest.com

March 17, 9am - 11:45am Shawn O'Donnell's Irish Pub in Spokane celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a full day of activities this Sunday! The festivities will begin with Irish Breakfast starting at 9am, then continue with traditional Irish food and drink served all day. Stay for Guinness swag giveaways and performances by Spokane County Pipes & Drums, MSD Irish Dancers, and live music to keep the fun going into the evening! ShawnODonnells.com

March 17, 8:30am / 9:15am “Ready, Set, Gold!” Negative Split puts on their St. Patrick’s Day running event this Sunday at Spokane, offering a spring 5k, 10k and half marathon to kick off the festive weekend with courses running through Riverfront Park. Registration includes chipped timing, a finisher shirt, medal, on-course aid station support, and some lucky treats at the finish line! The half marathon kicks off at 8:30am, followed by the 10k and 5k at 9:15am. RunSignUp.com

March 16, Noon - 11pm The Inland Northwest Songfest celebrates songwriting across the region in a one-day event across three venues. Held at the Bing Crosby Theater, Dry Fly Distilling, and the Steam Plant restaurant in downtown Spokane, the event will include discussions with industry experts, song performances by local songwriters, and national songwriters performing hits onstage at the Bing. With a mission to share valuable industry information, encourage networking, and present local talent to the public, the inaugural Inland Northwest SongFest offers a fun, new way to enjoy music in Spokane. BingCrosbyTheater.com

March 16, 3 - 4pm The Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association celebrates St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday afternoon! The 19th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will stroll down Sherman Avenue with festive floats, dancing, marching bands, and more. This year’s theme is “Green & Gold!” The parade will begin at 3pm on Eighth Street and Sherman Avenue, traveling west down Sherman to the intersection of First and Sherman. CdADowntown.com

March 16, Noon The 44th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes to the streets of downtown Spokane this Saturday! An event by The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, a charitable, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization since 1978, the goal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is always to honor Irish ancestry and tradition while supporting the community. Known as one of the area’s most fun and entertaining annual parades, Spokane’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is open for complete community involvement and Irish spirit. Proceeds from the parade event will be supporting several area nonprofit organizations, making this Saturday a perfect time to enjoy a celebration for a great cause! FriendlySonsofStPatrick.com

March 14 - 17 The Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show, one of the longest continually operated sports and recreation shows in the country, returns this weekend to the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center. Sponsored by local nonprofit the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council, the Adventure Show will highlight the latest gear in hunting, fishing, boating, shooting, backpacking and more. Browse the outdoor-themed vendors, guides and exhibits, with more than 300 to visit! With demonstrations and seminars throughout the weekend, there is something for every kind of outdoor enthusiast at the Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show. All profits will support the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council’s habitat and conservation projects. INWC.org/big-horn-show

219 Lounge continues to be Sandpoint’s historic hometown bar By Jillian Chandler | Photo by Adair Media Group “Owning and operating the 219 makes us feel like we are part of the community; ‘caretakers,’ if you will, for our customers and employees,” shares Mel Dick, owner of the 219 Lounge, which has been in business continuously since 1937. “We are honored to be part of the Sandpoint business community.” Young or old, anyone who enters “the Niner,” as it’s often referred to, will be greeted by the attentive, courteous, friendly and experienced staff, where the bartenders pride themselves on being the best. In addition to making a fantastic cocktail, they make it a point to get to know each of their customers and strive to take care of them. “Each bartender is so unique in their own personality and the gifts they bring to the bar,” says Mark Terry, general manager. “Solo, or multiple bartenders on a busy weekend, the crew we have put together is just the absolute best.” No matter who’s making your drink, every cocktail is consistent from every bartender, guaranteed. “The secret to making great cocktails is using an exact recipe, good spirits, fresh squeezed juices and house-made simple syrups, and bartenders who take pride in making great cocktails,” according to Mel. The beer selection is rotated weekly/bi-weekly, depending on the season, and focuses on beers from all over the West (and East whenever possible) and showcases regional staples while focusing on small-batch beers. Then there’s the whiskey (from high-end American bourbons to single-malt scotches and everything in between), featuring a top-shelf American whiskey that rotates every time they empty a bottle—this could be anything from a Store Pick Weller variant to a 10-Year Mitcher’s, even the occasional Pappy Van Winkle. When it comes to the staples, there’s everything from Crown Royal, Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey and Jack Daniels to Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Small Batch and one of Mark’s favorites—Rittenhouse Rye. Year-round, live music fills the space on weekends. This past summer they had the opportunity to bring in some fresh faces and will continue that trend into 2024. “From the Jason Perry Band (absolute funk party) to Hill Folk Noir (Americana Junkerdash music) to classics like The Miah Kohal Band, we do our best to keep the must-haves on the calendar and sprinkle newness into rotation as well,” affirms Mark. “We may not have a huge venue, but we provide outstanding local and regional acts a place to perform while never charging a cover.” There is also a pool table and foosball for guests’ enjoyment, and during the summer months, you’ll want to take advantage of the patio and outdoor bar. 219 prides itself on being more than just an individual business. “It’s about creating a ‘sense’ of community, being stewards of our community and helping others,” Mel says. And these words were put into action earlier this year when a local family lost their home to a devastating house fire. When Mark heard the news, he knew that he wanted to help. “I knew I could only do so much,” he recalls. “The support from the staff kicking in money to local businesses donating to the community. This is an amazing town.” Since December 2022, the 219 has helped raise over $30,000 for various community nonprofit organizations. If you’re looking for that one place to meet friends, relax and share good times, and enjoy a great cocktail and live music, the 219 is just that place. It’s all about community. 219 Lounge 219 N. 1st Ave. Sandpoint, ID 208.263.5673 219.bar