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September 23, 4 - 9pm Enjoy a fun evening celebrating local talent and western art this Saturday at the Under Western Skies Art Show and Benefit Gala, benefitting the Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance. Held at the Rockin’ B Ranch, the event will feature an art sale with works by local artists along with a silent and live auction featuring invitational works. Along with featured art, live artists will include Cheryl Metcalf sculpting, Terry Lee painting, and Rebecca Anderson sculpting horses. Enjoy a full western-style barbecue dinner, live music, Yellowstone-themed costume contest, mechanical bull rides, and more! Dress for some fun (cowboy boots, hats, denim, bandanas) and celebrate local talent this Saturday. ArtsandCultureCdA.org

September 22 - 24, 11am - 5pm Latah Creek Winery presents its 42nd annual Harvest Celebration, all weekend long! Featuring award-winning wines, sips from the 2023 crop, sales, and snacks to enjoy, everyone is invited to celebrate harvest season and community at Latah Creek from 11am to 5pm each day. Join the celebration this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! LatahCreek.com Facebook.com

September 22 - 24 Spokane Valley’s premier community festival returns this weekend. Held every September, Valleyfest is a volunteer-run, community-funded event highlighting safe, family oriented fun in Spokane Valley. The event kicks off with the Hearts of Gold Parade on Sprague Avenue Friday night, followed by a weekend of entertainment and events across Spokane Valley. Valleyfest’s featured events include Culture Fest, Multi-Sport Events, a Pancake Breakfast and Car Show. The weekend’s live performances include Vietnamese Lion Dancers, the Inland NW Dance Association, local bands, and more, with plenty of entertainment to look forward to throughout the weekend! ValleyFest.org

October 6, 6 - 10pm SAVE THE DATE! And get your tickets today for the second annual Food For Our Children's Wine Gala, scheduled for Friday, October 6. Held at the University of Idaho Organic Ag Center (10881 North Boyer Road in Sandpoint), your ticket, priced $200, will include a wine glass; wine tasting featuring more than 80 different wines from California, Oregon, Washington and more; small-plate specialties by Pack River Store; plus scrumptious desserts, including a few gluten-free offerings, served with sparkling wine and wine; entertainment by Bridges Home; and an auction benefiting Food for Our Children, a local charity providing weekend food for local children in need since 2015. The event takes place from 6 to 10pm. FoodforOurChildren.org

September 16, Noon - 6pm More than 40 local vendors will gather at Coeur d’Alene’s Lavender Sun this Saturday for shopping, food trucks and live music all day. Drinks will be provided by neighbor CDA Cider Company for a festive welcoming for fall! Vendors will include Henna Rose, Linked in Permanent Jewelry, Floral by Bri, and more. AllEvents.in Facebook.com

September 19 - 24 STCU Best of Broadway welcomes TINA - The Tina Turner Musical to Spokane’s First Interstate Center for the Arts from September 19 through 24. Featuring the story of the woman who became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, TINA highlights one of the world’s best-selling artists and her most beloved hits. BroadwaySpokane.com

September 16, 3 - 7pm The Historic Davenport Hotel hosts its first-ever “Davtoberfest” Celebration. Gather on the Terrace for brews and bites in a festive atmosphere. Featuring more than 28 beers and ciders and festive Bavarian bites, Davtoberfest looks forward to kicking off Oktoberfest season in downtown Spokane. Tickets include souvenir glasses, seven drink tastings, and festive bites. Come in costume to be eligible to win the best-dressed award! DowntownSpokane.org

September 16 Described as “a giant party on wheels where cyclists compete against the clock and each other,” the annual Coeur d’Fondo returns to Coeur d’Alene this weekend, beginning and ending near the Coeur d’Alene Resort. This year’s event offers a selection of five distances, from 14 miles to 116 miles, with options that ride all the way around the lake. Options include a Family Fondo and the CDA Fondo Virtual. The full list of course descriptions, event schedules and available packages are available online now. Choose the all-inclusive option to complete the weekend with a visit to downtown Coeur d’Alene’s Oktoberfest after the ride! CdAFondo.com

September 15, 3 - 5:30pm Schweitzer’s new Cambium Spa celebrates its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House this Friday. Welcome the new spa alongside the Sandpoint Chamber, enjoy a tour of the facility, and enjoy snacks and refreshments as you learn about its Infrared Sauna, Sound Therapy, and more. A limited amount of mini sessions will be available to add to your experience! Schweitzer.com

September 16 - 17 & 22 - 24 The NIBCA (North Idaho Building Contractors Association) Parade of Homes showcases the work of North Idaho’s leading builders, top architects, interior designers, landscapers, home automation specialists, kitchen and bath designers, and suppliers of building products. Over the course of two weekends, this highly anticipated event invites the public to experience the latest trends and innovations in home design and construction, as expert builders showcase their finest work. Get your tickets today. NIBCA.com

September 15 - 16 Coeur d’Alene celebrates Oktoberfest this weekend with its annual downtown brewfest! This Friday and Saturday, travel through the downtown businesses to sample more than 20 Oktoberfest-style beers and ciders, plus festive food menus at select locations! Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and attractions at various tasting stations, including DJ music, stein-holding contests, costume contests, and music by local bands Sing Chuck Sing, Brittany’s House, and more. Event admission includes a commemorative beer can glass or tankard, along with eight (4-ounce) tastings. Admission is valid for both days, and check-in will begin at the Plaza Shops. Secure your ticket early to experience Oktoberfest in downtown Coeur d’Alene! CdADowntown.com

Tour house #4 at this year’s NIBCA’s Parade of Homes, kicking off September 16 By Jillian Chandler Dale and Jessica Cargile are in the business of building homes, with a focus on community, integrity and quality. North Ridge Homes is a true custom home builder, designing floor plans unique to the customer’s land, needs and budget. They do not limit the areas where a customer can create their own vision, change or modify a plan, or create something brand new. In addition, Dale and Jessica firmly believe that a custom home is not just for the multi-millionaire; a custom home can be built practically, and reasonably, for all levels and stages of life. The husband-and-wife team are excited to announce that once again one of their custom builds has been entered into North Idaho Building Contractors Association’s (NIBCA) 2023 Parade of Homes, a highly anticipated annual event shining the spotlight on expert builders as they showcase their finest work to the public. This year’s event kicks off on Saturday, September 16. Area builders entering a home in the parade are required to be a member of NIBCA, an organization that does a remarkable amount of work on behalf of the builders and associates throughout the industry. “The Parade of Homes is just one of many events that NIBCA puts on in the local community, and the association’s advocacy work has an incredible impact, supporting the building industry and our community,” Jessica shares. Over the years, North Ridge has won multiple awards for their beautiful and unique designs. “We spend a long time in the process with our customers, from concept to design and into the build. By the time we hand off keys, we have gone down a long road together,” reflects Jessica. “The excitement and satisfaction of our customers is the best reward we could ask for. However, getting recognition from the industry and winning awards adds another level of joy and fun—for us and for the homeowners who get to call their home ‘award-winning’!” The home they chose to enter in this year’s Parade of Homes—The EagleCrest by North Ridge—is a completely custom build on their customer’s property, with the plan designed and developed specifically for the customer and their land. “We had several obstacles to work through, given some of the site conditions and the lot itself,” notes Jessica. “There was an existing well we had to work around, multiple accesses we had to coordinate, and we even had to blast the hillside out in order to place the home on the lot. This required quite a bit of engineering and planning, but the result is absolutely stunning.” From the back deck, the view is so expansive that you can virtually see from Coeur d’Alene to Athol and State Line! “It is an incredible sight to see, and even better since the home is five minutes from downtown Post Falls! I don’t know how you can beat that for country living, close to town,” Jessica says. Dale and Jessica chose to embrace a design concept they named “rustic drama,” creating a timeless and classy design while integrating rustic elements that draw you into the surrounding beauty of the environment on the property. Tasteful rust tones that show up in the natural rock outside are brought into the centerpiece elements inside the home and are complemented with black to make them pop. “We also kept many elements throughout the home subdued for a spa-like feel, especially in the primary suite,” Jessica adds. “Our internal design team collaborated with the customer deeply, taking the inclination of their tastes and playing on them to create a very elegant, fun and beautiful home that checks the boxes all around. We can’t wait to see people experience this beautiful home!” The EagleCrest is a true reflection of the builder-customer collaboration that makes North Ridge special, working hand-in-hand with the customer on the design—from concept all the way to fruition. “The process can be intense, and there are so many decisions a customer has to make throughout the process of a truly custom home. This home really showcases our quality standards and comprehensive design, focused through the lens of this particular customer’s gorgeous taste in finishes. Our job is to help our customers make the many important decisions along the way, guiding and educating them about their decisions, and helping make sure the budget aligns with their desires for design, structure and finishes. At the end of a project like that, having a fantastic relationship with our customers is our pride, and I think it says a lot about the way we work.” This is not the Cargiles’ first Parade home, as they have had an entry in NIBCA’s Parade of Homes each and every year. “Some years we have had a virtual entry, but we love it when we have a home we can showcase in person, because there is nothing like walking in a home to really get the feel for it,” says Jessica. “Happily, we have won awards multiple years with our entries—virtual and in person—and we hope this year is no exception!” Dale and Jessica invite you to visit House #4 this year—The EagleCrest by North Ridge. “We can’t wait to share this incredible property with the Parade viewers,” Jessica smiles. Parade times and dates to visit the Cargiles’ custom home build are 11am to 6pm September 16, 17, 22 and 23, and 11am to 4pm September 24. Guidebooks are available at the NIBCA office beginning September 11 or at the Parade homes during the event. Tickets can be purchased online now at POH.NIBCA.com. North Ridge Homes 509.990.3003 build@northridgecontracting.com HomesbyNorthRidge.com

September 8 - 17 The Spokane County Interstate Fair returns with live music, entertainment and fun for the whole family! The 10-day event kicks off this Friday, September 8, at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, located on the corner of Broadway and Havana. Whether you visit for the carnival rides, PRCA rodeo, vendors and exhibitors, or the incredible lineup of live music, there’s something for everyone at the fair! This year’s Grandstand entertainment includes X Ambassadors, Martina McBride, and Clint Black with Craig Morgan. Tickets are available now to secure your admission for fall fun at the fair! SpokaneCounty.org

September 16 - 17 Get ready for the West End Oktoberfest, making its way to downtown Spokane September 16 and 17! The walk-around celebration of beer is now a two-day affair and will feature six breweries including Brick West Brewing Co, Iron Goat Brewing and Humble Abode Brewing. Pair your sips with “fest food,” available at each brewery location. Live music will be featured in multiple locations throughout the weekend and will include local favorites like the Red Books, Buffalo Jones, Justyn Priest Band, and more. Admission includes a commemorative Oktoberfest mug and $4 pours at each location. Secure your ticket to enjoy local beer, live music and great food next weekend in downtown Spokane! WestEndBeerFest.com

September 10, 11am - 2pm Join Arbor Crest Winery on Sunday for this year’s Classic Car Show at the Cliff House Estate. The show will feature classic American muscle cars, imports, restorations, kit cars, and so much more! This is a free community event (no tickets or cover charge). Please note, you must be 21 or older to attend. Arbor Crest Classic Car Show