Hooray for ... snow? On the cusp of fall, folks on the mountain host a weekend-long music and microbrew festival - and toast the anticipated arrival of the first signs of snow! And check out what else is going on around town this week, Aug. 25-31:

Entertainment:

• Open Mic Night – Be a star at Stage Right
• Up the Yangtze – Documentary at Panida
• Winery Music – Emily Baker, Justin Landis
• Movie on the Mountain – Schweitzer event
• Cellar Music – Mike Ross, Chris Lynch
• Summer Sounds Concert – Dolce Quartet
• Schweitzer Fall Fest – Microbrews, music
Civic Happenings:
• Ceramic Workshop – Outskirts Gallery
• Watercolor Class – Community Hall
• Artist Demonstrations – Entree Gallery
Coming Up – DiLuna's Dinner Concert with the Duke Robillard Band, Jackie Greene Concert, Winery Harvest Party, Schweitzer Lakedance Film Festival

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• Motorcycle Tours Northwest – Bike rides

• Sandpoint Idaho granite – Granite Works

• Sandpoint Idaho hotel – All-new Lodge

• Sandpoint property management – NW Homes

• Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate – TS Sotheby's

• Waterfront real estate – Cottages at Hayden

• Sandpoint Well Drilling – Bob Pitts & Sons

Find real estate. Use the Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Guide to search property listings, find real estate agencies and agents and see market info. Go there now.

Eat & drink. The Sandpoint Restaurants & Nightclubs Directory has every dining and drinking establishment in town, plus a dandy search tool. Go there now.

Where’s Mel now? Now in the great state of New York, Mel reflects on the true focus of his incredible (and seemingly fast-moving) ride: "It's all about education." Catch the latest at Ride4Education.org.

Feeling inspired? If you're a serious bicyclist (or even a funny bicyclist), perhaps you've been inspired by Mel's ride. Now's your chance to make a difference: Join in on the inaugural CHaFE 150 regional ride, happening Sept. 13.

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