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February 14, 3 - 9pm Enjoy Valentine’s Day on the slopes with Mt. Spokane’s Valentine’s Day Ski Date for Two! Invite your date or your BFF and enjoy night skiing from 3 to 9pm. The date package includes two night ski tickets, two drinks, and a charcuterie box for two. Secure your tickets early — packages must be booked online by Monday, February 12! MtSpokane.com

February 14 For Valentine’s Day, Zona Blanca Ceviche Bar will host a six-course tasting menu featuring dishes like scallop crudo, Alaskan king salmon, and chocolate mole, in an unforgettable Valentine’s menu created by Chef Chad White. Cocktail and wine pairings, and supplemental upgrades, will be available for purchase at the event. Secure your reservation early and enjoy complimentary event parking! LimeFishSalt.com

February 13, 5 - 8pm This Tuesday, Simply Northwest presents an evening for the gals, a slumber-party themed event with fun, shopping, wine and chocolate. Celebrate Galentine’s Day at their Spokane Valley location with in-store specials and for a chance to win grand prizes including gift certificates and local goodies. Arrive early for a free swag bag, provided to the first 48 customers in attendance! Facebook.com

February 10, Noon - 6pm What is better than chocolate or shopping? The Downtown Shopping District in Sandpoint has the answer ... both at the same time! Come downtown and stop by your favorite Shopping District members and pick up a bit of that sweet cacao goodness. While you’re at it, pick up a gift card for that special someone in your life. Who knows, maybe you will be the lucky winner of a pair of tickets to see Jordan Davis! DowntownSandpoint.com

February 13, 5 - 8pm The Hayden Chamber hosts the fourth annual Sip, Sample and Savor this weekend at Uncorked with Friends! The unique wine event invites one and all to come relax, network and mingle, while sipping and savoring special wine tastings and charcuterie bites. Enjoy live music by Christy Lee and Luke Yates, and don’t forget to enter the raffle for your chance to win a grand prize Valentine package, valued at over $1,200! HaydenChamber.org

February 10, 3 - 7pm Downtown Coeur d’Alene’s annual Chocolate Affair takes to Sherman Avenue this Saturday, pairing chocolate and wine for the perfect kickoff to Valentine’s Day weekend. Bring your friends or your Valentine to wander through the downtown shops, enjoy wine tastings and sample locally handcrafted chocolate treats. Event tickets include a bite-sized gourmet chocolate treat at each participating tasting location, with more than 15 available to try! Check-in begins at 2:45pm on Saturday at the Resort Plaza Shops. CdADowntown.com

February 3, 5 - 11pm Photo Courtesy of Bonner General Health Staff 2024 marks the 16th year of Bonner General Health Foundation's Heart Ball! Set for February 3, this fundraising event for Sandpoint’s Hometown Hospital will be held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. This year’s Heart Ball will be in honor of Jack Parker, and proceeds from the Heart Ball go toward BGH’s new endoscope, a piece of equipment that will further their mission to fight cancer in our community by providing more pre-screening procedures for patients. Though sold out, if you would like to make a donation or become a sponsor, you can do so through their website. BonnerGeneral.org

Join the North Idaho Wine Society for their February wine tasting featuring J. Bookwalter Winery on Friday, February 16, at Lake City Center (1916 North Lakewood Drive) in Coeur d'Alene, and come taste wines from some of the finest vineyards in Washington! Bookwalter is a second-generation Washington winery that focuses on top-quality red wines. Ed Holmes, the national sales director, will be there to share the story and winemaking practices of this highly regarded winery. The event includes sampling six to seven wines, paired appetizers, a wine raffle, and door prize entry for all who attend. The wines at the tasting will be offered for sale at discounted pricing if you choose to purchase them. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the tasting from 7 to 9pm. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. RSVP by February 12 on Eventbrite.com. To find out more about the North Idaho Wine Society, visit NorthIdahoWineSociety.org, Facebook.com or email nieswinegroup@gmail.com

Photo By Kait McKay Photography More than 100 local business owners and business professionals that serve the North Idaho and Eastern Washington communities are expected to attend the Mamas in Business 2024 Annual Conference: Beyond Limits. Scheduled from 9:30am to 4:30pm Friday, March 15, at Prairie Falls Golf Club in Post Falls. the day will include inspiring presentations from local experts, interactive workshops, lunch and networking opportunities. Mamas in Business is a supportive networking community open to everyone, not just moms, and offers year-round education and community-driven events. Presentations will include: · “The Money Game – Are You Positioned to Win?” by Trebon Financial Strategies Financial Entrepreneur Dan Blanchard of Post Falls, ID · “Clarify Your Message and Compel Your Customers” by Aspyre Co. Marketing Owner Brandi Mayes of Post Falls, ID · “Executive to Entrepreneur – What I Learned” by Maid 4 MOMS Owner Danielle Pooley, a resident of Hayden, ID · “Pursuing Life: Building a Business That Serves Your Life, Not a Life That Serves Your Business” by Blue Sky Decks CEO Sara Barb of Post Falls, ID · “Fusing FUN Back into Your Life” by That Therapist Heather Founder Heather Pincelli, a resident of Liberty Lake, WA Sandpoint resident Debbie Heiser, founder of The Lit Up Life and a Mamas in Business member, will emcee the event. “Throughout the day, attendees will hear from business leaders and influential figures, be engaged in interactive workshops and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. This is a chance for locals to take their businesses to the next level and to go beyond limits,” says Nici Craft, founder and owner of Mamas in Business and resident of Hayden. Tickets, which are priced $81 for Mamas in Business members and $90 for non-members, can be purchased online at EventBrite.com.

February 3, 5pm Photo By Norma Jeane's Photography The 39th Annual Hospice Wine Taste and Auction returns to the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort this Saturday in support of Hospice of North Idaho. The fundraiser will support the nonprofit’s mission to care for patients across Kootenai, Shoshone, South Bonner and Benewah counties. Support a good cause, enjoy a live auction, silent auction, fine wine, appetizers, games, prizes, raffles, and more! Enter to win a 5-Star resort experience in Las Vegas, or bid on more than 50 silent auction items from local vendors, supporters and donors. Come in your formal attire and enjoy an evening of wine tasting  in support of a good cause! HospiceofNorthIdaho.org

February 4, 5:05pm Join the Spokane Chiefs this Sunday evening in recognizing athletes from Special Olympics Washington. Athletes will be highlighted throughout the game. Arrive early to be one of the first 1,000 fans through the gate and receive a Chiefs player poster! CHL.ca/whl-chiefs

February 3 - 4 The Spokane Symphony presents A Message to the Stars this Saturday and Sunday. Featuring the “Arecibo Message,” a message sent 50 years ago from humanity into the unknown realm of space and beyond, the symphony will present music that celebrates this message along with the Voyager Concerto by Academy Award-winning composer Dario Marianelli. Join Spokane Symphony conductor James Lowe, violinist Jack LieBack, and more, in sending a message to the stars this weekend. Doors open early for each show for a pre-concert lecture. FoxTheaterSpokane.org

February 3, 5 - 9pm Join downtown Spokane’s Brick West Brewing in kicking off their February charity fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Alaska Washington Chapter. From every pint of Brick X Brick, $1 will be donated for the cause by Numerica Credit Union, and the brewery will donate 10 percent of total sales to Make-A-Wish Alaska Washington. Stay to watch Gonzaga vs. St. Mary’s at 7pm alongside the Gonzaga Alumni Organization, for a complete evening of brews, community, and the support of making kids’ wishes come true. Wish.org/akwa/our-events

February 1 - 10 February marks the beginning of the Coeur d’Alene Boat Expo, promising Coeur d’Alene’s biggest Boat Expo yet! Showcasing the latest models and features, along with major event savings, the expo is a perfect preview into boating season for enthusiasts of all levels. This year’s Coeur d’Alene Boat Expo features more leading brands than ever before, fun-filled events, and tours of spacious indoor showrooms. The entire family is invited to enjoy the 10-day event, held from 10am to 7pm daily at the Hagadone Marine Group. EventBrite.com

January 28, 2pm This Sunday, Curley's Events & Saloon in Hauser Lake once again hosts their annual Chili Cook-Off. Don't miss your chance to taste a variety of chilis, sure to warm you up this winter weekend. The fun kicks off at 2pm. There will be live music, trophies and prizes. This is a family friendly event, so all ages are welcome. Facebook.com