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If you’ve ever flown on a commercial plane, you’ve heard the safety speech regarding life jackets and emergency exits. You’ve also heard and seen the demonstration about putting on your oxygen mask. At the end, they make mention that you must put on your own mask before assisting others. It’s interesting that they have to point this out. Shouldn’t it be pretty obvious that if you die or pass out due to lack of oxygen while trying to help others, that you won’t be able to help anyone at all? It probably should be, but I’d bet that nine times out of 10, most people are going to make sure their loved ones are OK before taking care of themselves. How often are you guilty of this in your everyday life? If you’re like most people I work with, the vast majority of your life revolves around the needs of others before you take on the needs of yourself. In principle, this sounds all altruistic and warm and fuzzy. I mean, if we all just devoted our lives to helping others, wouldn’t we live in an incredible place? I’m not so sure. Think about it. If you’re absolutely elated with your life, are you better or worse in your relationships and interactions with others? I’ll answer for you. You’re better. Everyone is. But isn’t taking care of yourself first selfish? Nope. Notice I said, “Take care of yourself first,” not “Ignore everyone else and only serve yourself.” Those are two totally different practices. “But by serving myself first, I’m going to make my spouse and/or family mad at me. I can’t just devote time to getting what I need, then them. I need to continue running at full speed to provide for their needs, then in that last 20 minutes before I go to sleep, I’ll focus on me.” Hmmm. Read that again and tell me if it doesn’t sound a little crazy. Yet, I hear it all the time. “I really want to do this, but this person will be mad, jealous or resentful.” Imagine that you just did what you wanted, ignoring them for just a little bit. Would you be happier when you returned? Probably. At this point, one of two things will probably happen. One, the person you are worried about will be so supportive and happy for you that you’ll wonder why you didn’t do this sooner. Or two, they’ll be jealous and resentful. If it’s path two, they’re really toxic to your life, and you need to do everything you can to cleanse that relationship. That could be working through the issue through therapy or counseling. Or you could just do your best to cut them out of your life and never look back. By the way, if you’re not doing this on social media, you should be. Unfollow the people who make your blood boil. I can understand that this all sounds great in principle, but execution is much harder. That’s normal. The underlying histories and complications make everything a lot more challenging. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. The best course of action that you can take from here is to get to a place where you are mentally comfortable with taking care of yourself first. Consider all of your choices and actions from the perspective of, “I’ll be better at helping everyone else if I just do this for me first.” Just thinking that way will make you feel a lot better about things. Then start taking small actions toward making those self-care and self-interested things a reality. The underlying bonus here is that when you can do those things without guilt, you will become better at all of the things you were afraid of losing track of or feeling guilty about not fulfilling. You’ll do them with more vigor and energy that all of the people in your life will be much better off than they were when you were seemingly unselfish. By Kenny Markwardt, CSCS #PutYourSelfFirst #Health #HealthyLiving

So a couple years ago, I wrote about getting rid of the old yellowed-oak look of the 90s. Guess what? It’s back! No, no, not the yellowed look of the 90s, but oak is back—only this time, the updated oak look is a painted oak. Cabinet companies are starting to introduce this new painted look, but instead of a satin, smooth surface, designers are liking the textured wood-grain look with matte paint, which really highlights the oak graining of the wood. So, if you’ve been holding on to the oak cabinets in your house because you just didn’t know where to start with updating, now you have a starting point. However, you can’t just paint the oak cabinets you have and expect to have the same results. The wood graining on your existing cabinets is covered in polyurethane or lacquer, so if you paint that, and especially if you use a matte paint, it will highlight any uneven surfaces, and they will end up looking splotchy. Your cabinets will need to be sanded down, possibly wire brushed to get the graining to stand up a bit, and then you can paint them to get that similar look that’s in style right now. Enlisting a professional painter is probably a must, but if you want to try it, start with the back of a cabinet door to see how good you can make it look before you take off all your doors and have a project you wish you would never have started. Matte is in. Even the countertop companies are doing matte finishes on most—if not all—of their countertops, and if they don’t offer it, the fabricators can change the texture from a high-gloss polished surface to a satin/leathered or honed/matte finish with a special machining technique. The acrylic companies like Corian also offer a satin or matte finish, and laminates are starting to go that way, too. What does this mean? To me, it means that people must like cleaning off fingerprints. I would not use a matte countertop surface in my own house, but I also don’t like having to clean my countertops every five minutes. Matte finishes show any oil residues from cooking or even from your hands. If you set a cup of coffee on the counter, the matte finish will show the ring from your coffee mug long after the mug is in the dishwasher. Avoid going with too many matching surfaces. My recommendation is to mix textures. If you have matte cabinets, do a polished countertop. Let the polish reflect the natural light coming in through the windows, brighten the space and make the matte finish of the cabinets stand out that much more. And if you paint your cabinets, go with a contrasting flooring. By mixing the textures of matte and polish, and using contrasting colors of light and dark, you’ll avoid things being too monochromatic, even if you stay within the same color family. Providing contrast with the interior finishes also adds depth to the room and provides flexibility for future changes. By Annie Nye, Interior Designer #cabinets #cabinetcompanies #kitchens #interiordesign #remodels #remodeling

ARTISTS' STUDIO TOUR August 9 - 11 / 16 - 18 Sandpoint JCome celebrate the artistic community in the greater Sandpoint area. The community is invited to visit the working studios of painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, glass artists and more. Read more... ALES FOR THE TRAIL August 10 Coeur d'Alene Join Ales for the Trail at McEuen Park Saturday, August 10, from 2 to 8pm. This is a day to enjoy and celebrate great craft beer, local cider and wine in beautiful Coeur d'Alene all while raising funds for the North Idaho Centennial Trail. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS AUGUST 9 - 24 SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Featuring the music of Leiber and Stoller, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s scintillating musical revue illuminates a golden age of American culture. Set in an idealized ‘50’s setting, the themes of love won, lost and imagined are brought to life with 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded. Read more... AUGUST 10 COEUR D'ALENE DUATHLON The Coeur d’Alene Triathlon and Duathlon is one of the most scenic races in the Northwest. The 1.5k swim takes place in Lake Coeur d’Alene, followed by a 40k bike ride down Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive, a scenic route that leads to Mullan Trail Road for a challenging uphill course, and finishing with the 10k run. Read more... AUGUST 10 WINEMAKER DINNER Experience a special four-course dinner by Cosmic Cowboy, beautifully paired with Huston Vineyards wines at Only Local in Sagle, Idaho. You'll be greeted with a warm welcome and glass of Idaho wine before an intimate dinner with 30 soon-to-be-friends. Seating is limited! And Tickets must be purchased in advance. Read more... AUGUST 10 & 11 47TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Browse and shop the artists’ booths in Downtown Sandpoint. The fair features more than 100 artist vendors, entertainment, food court and a youth art arena. All proceeds go directly to support POAC’s programs in visual and performing arts and art education for the benefit of the Sandpoint community. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT August 2 - 11 Sandpoint Join The Festival at Sandpoint for eight nights of eclectic music under the stars on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint. The lineup includes Walk Off the Earth, Jackson Browne, Lake Street Dive, The Avett Brothers, Kool & The Gang and more. Read more... ART ON THE GREEN August 2 - 4 Coeur d'Alene More than 165 artists, a variety of musicians and performers, and over 500 volunteers will come together to present the 51st annual Art on the Green. Paired with the Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes at City Park and the Coeur d’Alene Street Fair on Sherman Avenue, this is a weekend not to miss. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS AUGUST 3 LONG BRIDGE SWIM Don't miss the Northwest's premier open-water swimming event. A beautiful 1.76-mile swim from the south end of Sandpoint's historic Long Bridge to the the North end, the swim starts at 9am, and there is a 2.5-hour time limit. Read more... AUGUST 4 SPRINT TRIATHLON & DUATHLON Held at Q’emiln Park in Post Falls, the annual Post Falls Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon is a USAT-sanctioned event and includes a 5k swim, 19k bike and 5k run. The race begins at 8am and is chip timed, and snacks and an award ceremony will follow the race. Read more... AUGUST 4 HUCKLEBERRY COLOR FUN RUN Held at Schweitzer Sunday, August 4 from 7:30am to 1pm, this is your chance to run or walk through the forest and get covered with color tossed by the forest urchins. This family friendly run is marked for 5k and 2.5k participants, and everyone receives a T-shirt, sunglasses, powder pack, full day scenic ride ticket and gourmet hotdog! Read more... AUGUST 7 NIGHT UNDER THE STARS Join the Inland Northwest SIDS SUID Foundation Wednesday, August 7 at Elk Point Estates. Held 5:30 to 9pm, enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, live music, and live and silent auction under the stars overlooking beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene. A great evening for an amazing cause, funds raised help INWSIDS to continue their life-saving work. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

JULYAMSH July 26 - 28 Coeur d'Alene This three-day cultural event is filled with Native-American activities for all to enjoy, bringing people together and signifying the spirit of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe in celebration of heritage, diversity and culture. Read more... HAYDEN DAYS July 26 & 27 Hayden The Hayden community kicks off its festivities today at 2pm with food and craft vendors, beer and wine garden, live music and dancing. Saturday features Hayden Days Parade, along with children's games, vendors, live music and other activities. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JULY 27 SOFD PANCAKE BREAKFAST Start your day off right with a scenic drive along Highway 200 to Sam Owen Fire Station #1 in Hope, where volunteer firefighters will cook you a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, all for only $5. Then tour the station, climb into the trucks and pick up free fire chief hats for the kids. Read more... JULY 27 4TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Join Matt's Place Foundation at Highlands Golf Course in Post Falls as they raise money for ALS! A fun day of golf, friendly competition, games and more, Sweet Lou's will provide lunch, and the Highlands Club House will cater a delicious barbecue dinner. Live auction and raffle drawings to follow dinner. Read more... JULY 28 CYCLE CELEBRATION Presented by Valleyfest, Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration, presented by Valleyfest, is set for Sunday, July 28. Less experienced cyclists can pick the 10-mile route while more experienced riders can choose between 25- and 50-mile rides. All rides begin and end at the North Centennial Trailhead across from Mirabeau Point Park. Read more... JULY 31 DIY KOMBUCHA CLASS Join Pilgrim's Market in Coeur d'Alene Wednesday, July 31, 6 to 8pm, as manager Max takes you on a journey to the land of kombucha! Max will take you step by step in the kombucha-making process including how to make a secondary ferment. He will also share the health benefits associated with this ancient fermented drink. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

VINTAGE SPOKANE July 21 Spokane This summer wine and food affair is unlike any other. Join them at The Davenport Grand Hotel Ballroom and sip wines from more than 50 of the region’s most celebrated wineries along with delicious small bites from area restaurants. Read more... SOUTH PERRY STREET FAIR July 20 Spokane This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the South Perry Street Fair! With four blocks of street vendors, a main stage and side stage, food trucks, a kids fair and fun events all day long, this is the biggest event of the summer in the South Perry District. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JULY 20 & 21 NORTHWEST WINEFEST Held on the Schweitzer Village lawn in Sandpoint, Northwest Winefest is a two-day event featuring great bands, great wine, great food and great fun! To taste, stop by the sales tent and purchase your souvenir wine glass with tasting tickets then head to “Wine Alley” and get sampling! Read more... JULY 24 2ND ANNUAL SUMMER SOIREE Join Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Wednesday, July 24, 6 to 8:30pm for an evening of yard games, food and wine as they raise money for the Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, with a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses and bid on silent auction items. Read more... JULY 24 UP IN SMOKE Join Secret Burger at Honey Eatery and Social Club in Coeur d'Alene at 6pm for Up in Smoke, a specialty three-course dinner with paired cocktails and beers available ala carte for each course. Tickets are just $40 each. You won't want to miss this tasty event. Read more... JULY 25 BACKYARD BAR & LIVE MUSIC Enjoy Blackwell Hotel's full-service Backyard Bar this summer with live music 5:30 to 8:30pm, featuring Justin James this Thursday, July 25. In addition to the fun, you'll be supporting a great cause, as 10 percent of the proceeds will benefit Hank's Law. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

WINE, WOMEN & SHOES July 17 Coeur d'Alene Benefiting Idaho Youth Ranch in Coeur d'Alene, Wine, Women & Shoes is a fun girls night out at the Coeur d'Alene Resort and includes premium wine tasting, a designer marketplace, raffles, live auctions and show-stopping entertainment. Photo By James & Kathy Mangis Photography. Read more... POST FALLS FESTIVAL July 12 - 14 Post Falls Held at Q'emiln Park and throughout the Post Falls community, the weekend will feature live music and bands, multi-cuisine food vendors, beer garden, craft booths, inflatables for the kids, parade, car show, ice cream social and more! Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JULY 12 & 13 CRAVE! Crave!, a food and drink celebration held at CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley, kicked off last night with their Seafood Bash! Don't miss Fire & Smoke tonight from 6 to 9pm, and Saturday, the Grand Tasting, held noon to 4pm, Foods From Around the World 6 to 9pm, and the After Party from 9 to 11pm. Read more... JULY 12 - 14 SUMMERFEST Sandpoint's community-driven music, arts and culture festival is back for its 25th year! Held in Sagle the weekend of July 12 through 14, SummerFest is a weekend for great music, dancing, food and drink, artists, craftsmen, vendors, entertainers, camping, kids activities plus much more! It's sure to be a great time for all. Read more... JULY 13 SANDPOINT BEERFEST The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is hosting its sixth annual Beerfest Saturday, July 13, noon to 5pm on the lawn at Trinity at City Beach. Come enjoy craft brews and ciders from Sandpoint's four local breweries plus breweries from across the region, food catered by Trinity at City Beach, live music with Tennis, corn hole, beer trivia with prizes, pretzel necklaces and more! Read more... JULY 14 OPERA ON THE LAKE Inland Northwest Opera (INO) offers the annual Opera on the Lake featuring Mozart’s test of true love, Così fan tutte. In this romantic comedy, Così fan tutte, (subtitled “The School for Lovers”), offers a handy how-to guide for measuring true commitment among fiancées. The sunset cruise begins at 7:30pm, with boarding at 6:30pm at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

3RD ANNUAL BREWFEST July 6 Coeur d'Alene Held Saturday, July 6, 1 to 7pm at McEuen Park, the Downtown Coeur d'Alene Brewfest will feature 30 beers and ciders, great food, yard games and live music. Tickets include six 5-oz. beer pours and a commemorative pint glass. Read more... CRAVE! July 11 - 13 Spokane Valley During this food and drink celebration, guests are invited to savor the creative talents of award-winning chefs, specialty food purveyors, winemakers and craft drink providers. Highlights include a grand tasting tent, foods from around the world, seafood bash and fire and smoke fare. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JULY 5 FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK Enjoy an evening of art at various businesses, tasting rooms, restaurants and galleries in Downtown Spokane. A wonderful way to spend time with family and friends the first Friday of each month. First Friday Artwalk takes place 5 to 8pm, though some venues have extended hours and additional entertainment such as live music. Read more... JULY 6 - 7 RACE THE WOLF Race the Wolf at Schweitzer Mountain in Sandpoint features three distances: 52k and 25k Skyrunner USA events on July 6, and an 8k trail race on July 7. The course boasts steep climbs, fun single-track and some super fast two-track, not to mention the epic views. Find additional information and the link to register at Schweitzer.com. Read more... JULY 7 RIDE AROUND COEUR D'ALENE Join Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, Crave and Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy for a ride around Lake Coeur d'Alene. Sunday, July 7, kickstands up at 10am at Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson in Spokane Valley. Kickstands down at Outlaw BBQ in Spokane. The ride will last around 3.5 hours. Donations accepted to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Read more... JULY 7 FAMILY FUN FEST This Sunday, grab the kids and head to Spokane Valley Seventh Day for this year's Family Fun Fest. Held 3 to 7pm, the entire family is sure to have an afternoon of fun. At this year's event there will be a petting zoo, inflatables, water slide, carnival games, info booths and more. Food will also be available at a minimal cost. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the NEW Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

SPOKANE HOOPFEST June 29 & 30 Spokane The largest three-on-three outdoor basketball tournament in the world returns to the streets of Spokane this weekend, taking over 45 city blocks! More than 14,500 games will be played throughout this two-day tournament. Get out there and watch the action. Read more... IRONMAN 70.3 June 30 Coeur d'Alene Cheer on these inspiring Ironman athletes as they begin their day with a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene, followed by the challenging 56-mile bike ride and finishing with a 13.1-mile run that loops along the shores of the lake. Pick a spot along the course and show your support. Photo by Nils Nilsen Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JULY 3 SPOKANE INDIANS CELEBRATION Get your tickets for the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, July 3, as they take on the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes at Avista Stadium, with first pitch at 6:30pm. The game-day program will feature Independence Day themes throughout the game, and fans will be treated to a fireworks display immediately following the game, win or lose. Read more... JULY 4 SANDPOINT PARADES & FIREWORKS9 The Sandpoint Lions Club proudly sponsors the Fourth of July activities which include a Children’s Parade at 9am followed by the Grand Parade at 10 through the streets of downtown. And it wouldn't be the Fourth of July without the fabulous fireworks show at dusk on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille at City Beach. Read more... JULY 4 CDA PARADE & FIREWORKS Spend the holiday with family and friends in Coeur d'Alene for the region's largest Fourth of July Festival! The day kicks off with the Parade on Sherman Avenue at 10am. After the parade, spend the afternoon in Coeur d'Alene City Park and enjoy great food and live music! Then ... it's time to sit back and enjoy North Idaho's largest fireworks display downtown over Lake Coeur d'Alene at dusk (around 10pm). Read more... JULY 4 4TH OF JULY CONCERT & FIREWORKS Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, claim your spot and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Pavillion Park in Liberty Lake. Liberty Lake Kiwanis will be serving up snacks and treats all afternoon, and live musical performances start at 5:30pm with a great lineup (Twenty Dollar Bill, The Rub and Tuxedo Junction) leading up to the big fireworks display just after dusk, which is easily viewed throughout the city. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the NEW Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

BLAZING FIDDLES June 22 Liberty Lake Grab your cowboy hat and boots and join Maestro Jan Pellant and the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra at Rockin’ B Ranch as they “Rock the West” in performances where classics meets cowboys. This fundraiser also features a cowboy dinner and auction. Read more... DINNER AT WITCH LAKE June 22 Coeur d'Alene Join Emerge for an immersive dinner inspired by Sharma Shields' "Witch Lake." Each ticket receives: a 12-course meal designed by Chef Adam Hegsted, an up-close look at the tale's 12 unique illustrations, an evening of music, and 1/50 highly limited, hand-pressed and bound editions of "Witch Lake." Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JUNE 22 FROM THE ASHES Saturday, 11am to 4pm, nationally recognized pitmasters from across the country will once again gather in Coeur d’Alene at Settlers Creek where they will showcase the best of the best in American barbecue, and you'll have the opportunity to meet the chefs. Also enjoy regional craft beer, wines, activities, games and entertainment. Read more... JUNE 22 BAZAAR 2019 Find art, handmade goods, live music, food trucks, family friendly activities and other festive fun at the 2019 Bazaar from 11am to 9pm in Downtown Spokane. This one-day art market will showcase the region's best artists, makers and designers to thousands of attendees and take place on Main Street (between Post and Howard). Read more... JUNE 27 SUMMER SAMPLER Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce kicks off summer with the 14th annual Summer Sampler 5 to 8pm in Farmin Park. This is your chance to sample delicious food and drink from Sandpoint's finest restaurants, wineries and breweries. Great food and drink combined with live music with The Devon Wade Band makes for a night not to miss. This is a family friendly event, and all ages are welcome. Read more... JUNE 27 IDAHO CRAFT SPIRITS FESTIVAL The best craft distilleries from Idaho will be showcasing their small batch spirits throughout Downtown Coeur d’Alene bars and restaurants at the Idaho Craft Spirits Festival from 5 to 8pm. Enjoy a grand selection of more than 24 hand-crafted spirits from eight Idaho distilleries while experiencing the local food and bar scene. Industry professionals will be available to share information about their spirits. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the NEW Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

CAR D'LANE June 14 & 15 Coeur d'Alene Celebrating its 29th year, this is a classic car weekend—just in time for Father’s Day—featuring pre ’75 cars and trucks in the heart of downtown. To kick off the weekend fun, there’s the Car d’Lane Cruise Friday night followed by the Show and Shine Saturday. Read more... CHAFE 150 June 15 Sandpoint Sandpoint Rotary presents the 2019 CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo! There are six routes to choose from, six fully stocked break stops, full rider support, prizes for top fundraisers and an epic after-ride party for the entire community at City Beach! This year, there's also a Family Fun Ride with events for the whole family! Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JUNE 15 THE POUR - A WINE EVENT Held on the beautiful grounds of Arbor Crest Winery in Spokane, The Pour is a spectacular evening with gourmet wine dinner and auction featuring some of the region’s finest vintages. The event includes a pre-dinner grand tasting as well as a selection of wines that are perfectly paired with four delectable courses. The wine will begin flowing at 5:30pm. Read more... JUNE 15 DAY FOR KIDS Day for Kids is a day set aside each year to celebrate and honor kids in the Coeur d'Alene community. The Boys & Girls Club invites everyone to join them for a day of free family fun. McEuen Park is the place to be Saturday, June 15, 10am to 2pm. There will be carnival games, prizes, bounce houses, photo booth, food and more! Read more... JUNE 15 FISHING DERBY Post Falls Parks and Recreation invites the community to Falls Park from 9am to noon for a fun-filled day of fishing. After fishing has concluded, prizes will be awarded to the winners of several different competitions. The event is intended for kids 5 through 14, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own fishing pole; limited gear will be provided to checkout if needed. Read more... JUNE 19 WHISKEYS OF THE WORLD TOUR Experience a spectacular tasting event of world-class whiskey at 315 Martinis and Tapas at the Greenbriar in Coeur d'Alene! Wednesday, June 19, 7 to 9pm, Dean Opsal of Southern Spirits will be your guide, touching almost every continent and several domestic samples. Delectable appetizers will be paired with these tasty drinks. This is sure to be a fun evening you won't want to miss! Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the NEW Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

SPOKANE VALLEY FARMERS MARKET OPENING DAY June 7 Spokane Valley Tonight, 5 to 8pm, marks the Opening Day of the new Spokane Valley Farmers Market, where they will be debuting their top local farmers and vendors. Find fresh produce, coffee, baked goods, hand-crafted items, ciders, food trucks, beer garden, live music and more. Read more... ARTIST STUDIO TOUR June 7 & 8 Coeur d'Alene Don't miss the Coeur d’Alene Artist Studio Tour, where the community is invited to visit local artists at work in their studios and get a glimpse into their creative process. Visit 16 studios, interact with 36 professional artists and enjoy their work in progress! Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JUNE 7 EMERGE POP UP SHOW One night ... many artist. It's time for another amazing Pop-Up show! June 7, 5pm to midnight, join Emerge in Downtown Coeur d'Alene for an evening of art, music, live performances and drinks. Emerge is a unique place where they’re focused on supporting emerging artists and growing the Coeur d'Alene art community. Read more... JUNE 7 FAMILY FUN DAY IN THE PARK On the last day of school, Friday, June 7, noon to 6pm, celebrate the end of the school year and kick off the summer by heading to Coeur d'Alene's City Park. Fun for the entire family, you’ll find more than 80 vendors, games, activities, music, beer garden, food court, discounted museum admission, interactive displays and more! Read more... JUNE 8 BAY TRAIL FUN RUN Don't miss the annual Bay Trail Fun Run 5k and 10k along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille and Sand Creek. The run starts at 9am, and registration includes T-shirt, water bottle and other freebies for all participants, great awards for top finishers in each age group, a reduced priced racers’ lunch menu at Trinity at City Beach restaurant and the chance to win fantastic raffle items. Read more... JUNE 8 CANNONBALL Cannonball is a local mini music festival located in the heart of Browne's Addition with an aim to celebrate live music, summer, beers and friends. There will be live bands playing from 3 to 10pm, a food vendor, beer garden and large-scale games. The music lineup includes The RUB, Indian Goat, Kung Fu Vinyl, Buffalo Jones, LAMINATES, Gentle Ben and the Rugged Bear and Brian Griffing. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the NEW Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

MAC'S 34TH ANNUAL ARTFEST May 31 - JUNE 2 Coeur d'Alene The Coeur d'Alene Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k offers one of the most spectacular events in the country. The marathon route starts and ends in McEuen Park. Registration continues until the day of the event. Read more... FARM CHICKS VINTAGE & HANDMADE FAIR JUNE 1 & 2 Coeur d'Alene Held at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center, this two-day vintage and handmade fair brings hundreds of creatively and carefully curated spaces filled with vintage and handmade goods to Spokane! Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS JUNE 1 RUN FOR # 271 McEuen Park is the place to be for the eighth annual Run for #271. Held 7am to 1pm, this event is for the whole community and includes a fun 5k, kids obstacle course run, raffle, bounce houses, face painting, food, fun and more. All of the proceeds benefit the 11 elementary schools in School District #271. Read more... JUNE 1 LIVE MUSIC AT HONEY Honey Eatery and Social Club in Downtown Coeur d'Alene welcomes Northwest folk rock singer-songwriter Dawna Stafford. She'll be performing 7 to 9pm. While there, enjoy the great food and beverage offerings they are known for. A great way to end a Saturday evening ... or get it started! Read more... JUNE 1 ART MASQUERADE PARTY Pend Oreille Arts Council's fourth annual Art Party will be held at the Heartwood Center in Sandpoint 5 to 9pm and feature a collector’s art auction, live music and dance performances, wine, beer and cocktails by Trinity at City Beach, gourmet dinner catered by Tango Cafe and more. Read more... JUNE 2 REALLY BIG RAFFLE OPEN HOUSE This is your chance to take a tour of North Idaho College's 2019 Really Big Raffle Grand Prize home in Greenstone Homes’ Montrose neighborhood, located at 1781 W. Midway Ave. in Post Falls. You are invited to stop by noon to 4pm. Raffle tickets are still available to purchase and are $100 each. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the NEW Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

33RD ANNUAL LOST IN THE '50S May 16 - 18 Sandpoint This is a Sandpoint community favorite not to be missed. Now in its 33rd year, this three-day event features terrific musical acts each night with concerts and dances, a vintage car parade, street dances, show and dance, car show and more! Read more... BACONFEST May 23 Coeur d'Alene An event to benefit St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho, Baconfest, held 5:30 to 7:30pm at Silver Lake Mall, will feature all things bacon as individuals, businesses and organizations prepare their best bacon treats while attendees taste and cast their votes. There will also be a band and a beer garden! Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MAY 18 CRAWFISH BOIL FOR THE ARTS Saturday, May 18, 2 to 7pm, head to the Eagles 15th Street Pavilion at Cherry Hill in Coeur d'Alene for a fun afternoon of crawfish served up New Orleans' style, with potatoes, corn, onions, carrots and mushrooms for a delicious, traditional Louisiana dinner. Proceeds benefit the Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance. Read more... MAY 18 DOWNTOWN FOR A DAY Come and explore the future Post Falls downtown district 10am to 7pm at Spokane Street and 3rd. This free family event includes local business and food booth store fronts, pop-up Saturday market, beer hall, music, street acts, a corn hole tournament and much more. The summer outdoor movies will kick off with Mary Poppins Returns at 8pm. Read more... MAY 18 SPOKANE BREWERS FESTIVAL The Spokane Brewers Festival returns noon to to 7pm at the Spokane Arena. Admission includes a commemorative tasting mug and seven tasting tokens (each good for 4oz. pours), with additional tasting tokens available at the event for $2 each. Live music and food trucks round out the event, with proceeds benefiting the Wishing Star Foundation. Read more... MAY 19 YOGA & BRUNCH Get your friends together and enjoy a morning of yoga and brunch this Sunday at Blackwell Hotel in Coeur d'Alene! Cost is just $20 per person and includes a yoga session (8 to 9am) followed by brunch (9 to 10am). Yoga is provided by the The Space Yoga Studio. Call Blackwell Hotel for more details at 208.765.7799. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Winter 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

LATAH CREEK SPRING RELEASE PARTY May 10 Spokane Valley You're invited to join Latah Creek Wine Cellars for their annual spring Customer Appreciation Party. Sip, snack and celebrate 5 to 7:30pm. They will be releasing four new wines: Sangria, 2016 Malbec, 2018 Orange Moscato and 2018 Muscat Canelli. Read more... MOTHER'S DAY HIGH TEA May 5 Coeur d'Alene Join The Culinary Stone in Riverstone to celebrate spring and mothers sharing a high tea. A cup of tea, a glass of bubbly wine, served with an assortment of tea sandwiches and pastries. Dress up, wear a hat if you wish, and come for a magical afternoon. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS MAY 10 JAZZ AT THE JACC Treat Mom to an evening out at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls tonight! Held 7 to 8:30pm in a beautiful and intimate setting (seating is limited to 120), enjoy live jazz with Michael Jaramillo and friends. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Read more... MAY 11 CUPCAKES & COCKTAILS Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend with the special women in your life at the annual Cupcakes & Cocktails event! Enjoy free cupcakes and a complimentary glass of champagne (for those 21 and older) at The Resort Plaza Shops in Downtown Coeur d'Alene 11am to 3pm. Read more... MAY 11 MOTHER'S DAY MIMOSAS & PAINTING Join Nectar at Kendall Yards in Spokane 10am to noon for a special Mother’s Day event ... Mimosa Morning "Pansies." Each mom receives a flower to take home and chocolates to share. The cost includes all your painting supplies, apron and easy step-by-step instruction! Read more... MAY 12 MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST Join the Post Falls Lions for Mother's Day Breakfast Sunday, May 12, at the Post Falls Senior Center. Breakfast will be served 7 to 11am. The cost is $7 per person; moms, and children under 5, eat free. Proceeds go to the Anna Schindler Foundation to help cancer patients and their families. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Winter 2018 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter