Microbrews, music, mountains ... It's a tempting trio of elements, combined to create the 18th annual Fall Fest at Schweitzer Mountain Resort Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 5. Browse through the tasting tents with a souvenir mug or stein in hand and sample 20 of the Northwest's finest microbrews, plus enjoy wine tastings and soda tastings for the kids. Adding to the festivities is live music throughout the weekend: Saturday's lineup includes Eclectic Approach and Staxx Brothers from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday's lineup features Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums, Finn Riggins, and Larry & His Flask from 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also enjoy chairlift rides, special kids' activities, and more in this summer finale celebration. And don't forget to toast the arrival of the first signs of snow! View more details at the Fall Fest fact sheet (72KB pdf) or visit Schweitzer.com.

Get funky. If you love a good treasure hunt, plan a fun outing to the 8th Annual Funky Junk Antique Show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 5, in the Oden Hall Grange at 134 Sunnyside Rd. This twice-a-year show - held in Spokane in the spring and Sandpoint on Labor Day Weekend - gathers vendors from throughout the area, offering up fun and funky vintage, retro and antique items as well as handcrafted goods, all mixed in with food and lots of laughs. Plus enjoy live music with Bridges Home, featuring Dave and Tami Gunter along with special guest Tori Allmaras, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $2, good for both days; children ages 12 and under are free. FunkyJunkAntiqueShow.com.

Here's what's happening in September!

2 Sandpoint - at the North End of the Long Bridge. The Friends of the Library host a special presentation of Erik Daarstad's Sandpoint centennial film "Sandpoint - at the North End of the Long Bridge" at noon in the Sandpoint Library. This presentation runs approximately 2 hours; admission is free and all are welcome. Bring a snack/lunch and join us! The museum has this film for sale in both DVD and VHS formats. 208-263-2344

2 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. featuring Cameron and Bailey. Lively and soft, rockin' and smooth, this young duo covers the bases. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

2-4 The Kids Are All Right. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., screens the drama/comedy The Kids Are All Right, starring Annette Bening and Julianne Moore, at 7:30 p.m. each night as part of the Global Cinema Cafe film series. Tickets are $7 adults, $6 seniors and students. Learn more at Sandpoint Movies. 208-263-9191

3 Hope Community Market and Art Faire Extravaganza. Enjoy live music, home-baked goods, fresh produce, artwork, crafts and more from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Hope's Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. 208-264-5481

3 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. featuring Bridges Homes, the folk and Celtic duo of Tami and Dave Gunter, and special guest Tori Allmaras on percussion. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

3 Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic. Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts an Open Mic at 7 p.m. If you have a song, a poem, or a story to share, join us. Or just watch the stars come out! $2 admission. 509-671-3389

4 Bonners Ferry Farmers Market Garlic Festival. Enjoy locally grown and produced products from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, located in downtown Bonners Ferry at the City Parking Lot (corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai). Plus, Small Potatoes performs rock, folk and blues. BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. 208-267-9021

4 Sandpoint Farmers Market. Farmin Park, at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street, hosts the Sandpoint Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

4 Bayview Centennial Finale. The Bayview Centennial Committee sponsors a celebration in honor of the town's centennial. This country fair event will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Community Center, and features games, a cakewalk, bingo, a Best Beard contest at 1:30 p.m., a Best Legs contest at 2 p.m., a Best Whistle contest at 2:30 p.m., and a Pit-Spitting contest at 3 p.m. Plus everyone is invited to sample a birthday cake. BayviewIdaho.org. 208-683-8040

4 Live Music at 41 South. Join Bridges Home, featuring Tami and Dave Gunter, plus special guest Tori Allmaras on percussion, for an evening of fine music and food at 41 South, located at the south end of the Long Bridge. Music will be played from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and this is the evening to savor the splendid outdoor setting and breathtaking sunsets on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. Call ahead for dinner reservations at 208-265-2000 for this special night.

4-5 Fall Fest. Summer finale at Schweitzer. See Hot Picks, above.

4-5 Funky Junk Antique Show. Shopping adventure at Oden Hall Grange. See Hot Picks, above. 

-- Here's what's coming up this week through Sunday, September 12

6 Open Mic Blues Jam. Eichardt's Pub and Grill, 212 Cedar St., hosts a weekly Monday Night Blues Jam with an open mic beginning at 8 p.m. 208-263-4005

7 Summer Sounds at Park Place. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series, featuring a performance by Monarch Mountain Band from noon to 2 p.m. at the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com. 208-263-6139

7 Trivia Tuesday. Test your trivia knowledge at MickDuff's, 312 N. First Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 208-255-4351

8 Sandpoint Farmers Market. Farmin Park, at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street in downtown Sandpoint, hosts the Sandpoint Farmers Market from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

9 Wild Selkirks Slideshow and Celebration. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts a fun-filled evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as the Idaho Conservation League presents a photo slideshow of the Selkirk Mountains. The event will include free appetizers, courtesy of the Idaho Conservation League, and a no-host local wine bar. After the slideshow, learn about what's at stake in the scenic Selkirk Mountains as the Forest Service revises a management plan for the area, and what the ICL is doing to make sure the Selkirks stay wild! IdahoConservation.org. 208-265-9565 

9 Pato Banton Reggae Concert. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts a reggae concert at 8 p.m. with Pato Banton. This concert is a benefit for Transitions in Progress, a local non-profit which provides shelter and services to homeless families and victims of domestic violence. Pato Banton is an internationally known Grammy-nominated reggae musician, offering a high-energy performance mixing humor, social consciousness and spirituality creating music for the body, mind and soul. Learn more about the artist at PatoBanton.com. General admission is $20; purchase tickets in advance at Eve's Leaves, Eichardt's and Pack River Potions. 208-263-9191

10 Hope Community Market Finale. Enjoy live music, home-baked goods, fresh produce, artwork, crafts and more from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Hope's Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. This is the final market of the season. 208-264-5481

10 Wine Tasting and Art Reception with Dann Hall. The Entree Gallery, in conjunction with Elkins Resort and Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, hosts a special wine-tasting reception with Dann Hall, featuring The Ross Hall Collection. The event takes place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Elkins Resort, 404 Elkins Rd. in Nordman, and the public is invited to attend. Ross Hall received national attention as a wildlife and scenic photographer, and his black and white photographs recorded the early days of Priest Lake and the development of the local logging industry. Dinner reservations following the reception can be made by calling Elkins Resort at 208-443-2432. 

10 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. featuring Mike & Shanna, a quick pickin', amped-up guitar folk rock duo. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

10 JJ Grey & Mofro. KPND 95.3/Blue Sky Broadcasting presents a concert with JJ Grey & Mofro at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Opening the show is special guest Hot Buttered Rum Acoustic Trio. To learn more about the band, visit JJGrey.com. Tickets are $18, available in advance at Eichardt's Pub and Eve's Leaves. 208-263-9191

11 Bonners Ferry Farmers Market. Enjoy locally grown and produced products from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, located in downtown Bonners Ferry at the City Parking Lot (corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai). BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. 208-267-9021

11 End of Summer Tailgate Sale and BBQ Lunch. The Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. in Hope, hosts their annual End of Summer Tailgate Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plus, there will be a BBQ lunch beginning at 11 a.m., as well as the famous MCC Bake Sale! Don't miss this final fun event of the season. 208-264-5481

11 Sandpoint Farmers Market. Farmin Park, at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street in downtown Sandpoint, hosts the Sandpoint Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

11 Butte, America. The Panida Little Theater hosts the film "Butte, America," at 2:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, this is part of the film series A Visit with Erik featuring local cinematographer Erik Daarstad. 208-263-9191

11 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring Hip Gravy - it's jazz that gets the funk. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

11 Todd Anders Johnson and Salem Concert. DiLuna's Café, 207 Cedar St., hosts a concert featuring the soulful music of Todd Anders Johnson and Salem. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for dinner (reservations required). Johnson is a professional musician and environmental activist, and has been producing music, recording and touring internationally for 20 years. Johnson's band, Salem, has played at the Winter X Games in Aspen among other venues, and has film soundtracks with Warren Miller, Hiroyuki Yamada and a song in the 2009 ESPN X Games CD compilation. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Visit DiLunas.com or call 208-263-0846 for reservations.

11-12 Cycling for Cystinosis. Calling all bike riders looking for a good cause – including kids! Registration is now open for the 2nd annual Cycling for Cystinosis fundraiser held in honor of Henry Sturgis, a four-year-old Sandpoint boy with a rare, fatal disease called cystinosis. Participants in the team relay road ride will raise pledges and see how many laps they can bike ride in 24 hours, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday and ending at 11 a.m. Sunday. New this year is the Kids' Ride, a four-mile loop for kids 14 and under. Participants, volunteers and sponsors are needed for this year's event, which takes place north of Sandpoint in the Selle Valley. Overnight camping accommodations are available. For more information, to register, or to make a donation, call 208-610-2131, read a press release, or visit 24HoursforHank.org.

12 Celebration for Conservation. Enjoy a western-style evening at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, featuring a delicious chicken and rib BBQ with all the fixin's, horsedrawn wagon rides through some of the ranch's spectacularly beautiful 643 conserved acres, a live band, amazing auction items like waterfront vacation packages, golfing, ski tickets, artwork and many more, no-host beer and wine bar plus supervised kids' activities so parents can relax! The event benefits your local, non-profit land trust, the Clark Fork-Pend Oreille Conservancy. Tickets are $20 adults, $12 kids age 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and under. Purchase tickets online at CFPOConservancy.org or call 208-290-2828; also available at Sandpoint Sports, Eichardt's Pub, All Seasons Garden and Floral, and the CFPO Conservancy office at 819 Highway 2, Ste. 203 (Pioneer Square).

12 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Carl Rey and the Blues Gators - it'll be one big blues party! POWine.com. 208-265-8545

-- Here's what's coming up this week through Sunday, September 19

13 Open Mic Blues Jam. Eichardt's Pub and Grill, 212 Cedar St., hosts a weekly Monday Night Blues Jam with an open mic beginning at 8 p.m. 208-263-4005

14 Trivia Tuesday. Test your trivia knowledge at MickDuff's, 312 N. First Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 208-255-4351

15 Sandpoint Farmers Market. Farmin Park, at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street in downtown Sandpoint, hosts the Sandpoint Farmers Market from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

15-17 The Girl Who Played with Fire. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the Swedish thriller The Girl Who Played with Fire, at 7:30 p.m. each night as part of the Global Cinema Cafe film series. Tickets are $7 adults, $6 seniors and students. Based on the thrilling trilogy by the late Swedish author Stieg Larsson, view more details on the film on the Sandpoint Movies page. 208-263-9191

16 Chix Mix. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts a Chix Mix event from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chix in the Kitchen, a club for women who love to cook and entertain, and Litehouse are sponsoring this event. Club members will compete for prizes in recipe contests, which will be judged by local chefs. There is no admission to attend; for more information on the club, visit ChixintheKitchen.com. 208-255-1905

17 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. featuring Marshall Mclean and the Perennials, an acoustic singer/songwriter playing folk, rock and Americana. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

18 Bonners Ferry Farmers Market. Enjoy locally grown and produced products from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, located in downtown Bonners Ferry at the City Parking Lot (corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai). BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. 208-267-9021

18 Sandpoint Farmers Market. Farmin Park, at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street in downtown Sandpoint, hosts the Sandpoint Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

18 Fall Spin-In and Fiber Fair. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln Ave., hosts the 4th annual Sandpoint Fall Spin-In and Fiber Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a day of spinning and fiber camaraderie; open to the public and free of charge. 208-255-4440 or 208-683-3074

18 Musical Road Trip: 18 Shades, Fridrich and Vance Bergeson. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts a concert at 7 p.m. featuring 18 Shades, Fridrich and Vance Bergeson. Three radically different - but equally talented - musical groups who are putting on a road show that could only be called a Musical Road Trip. General admission $15; available at TicketsWest.com. 208-263-9191

18 Tribal Fusion Bellydancing Performance. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts Bella Courbe and Lotus Bellydancing of Spokane for an exciting evening performance at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, available at the theatre or online at PendOreillePlayers.org, or $12 at the door. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association, there will also be two workshops Sept. 18 - one at 11 a.m. and another at noon; cost is $10 for one, or $15 for both. 509-671-3389

19 The Scenic Half. Panhandle State Bank presents the Scenic Half Marathon, 10k and 5k events, with pre- and post-race activities held at City Beach. To register, visit ScenicHalf.com. Sponsored by the Scenic Half Marathon Committee of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. 208-263-2161

-- Here's what's coming up this week through Sunday, September 26

20 Open Mic Blues Jam. Eichardt's Pub and Grill, 212 Cedar St., hosts a weekly Monday Night Blues Jam with an open mic beginning at 8 p.m. 208-263-4005

21 Trivia Tuesday. Test your trivia knowledge at MickDuff's, 312 N. First Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 208-255-4351

21-25 WaCanId Ride. Individual and team 340-mile bicycle ride through Washington, Canada and Idaho. To register and learn more, visit WaCanId.org.

22 Sandpoint Farmers Market. Farmin Park, at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street in downtown Sandpoint, hosts the Sandpoint Farmers Market from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

23, 25 The Secret in Their Eyes. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the Argentinean thriller, The Secret in Their Eyes, at 7:30 p.m. each night as part of the Global Cinema Cafe film series. This movie won the Oscar award for Best Foreign Language Film. Tickets to the R-rated movie are $7 adults, $6 seniors and students. For more information, visit the Sandpoint Movies Page. 208-263-9191

24 Winery Music. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts live music from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. featuring Jennifer Cadence and Sirens in the Round. Jennifer's striking vocals dance with her guitar and piano. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

24 Hanged: A History of Idaho Executions. Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts this Idaho Humanities Council presentation by Kathy Deinhart Hill at 7 p.m. "Hanged" is a collection of stories detailing the lives and crimes of the 26 men who faced Idaho's justice system and were given the ultimate penalty - death by hanging. The lives of these desperate men, including how they came to Idaho, what they did while they were here, and what drove them to their crimes will be the focus of the presentation. Pictures, newspaper headlines, trial and prison records will also be a part of the presentation. Hill is a retired teacher living in McCall. Program is free and open to the public; funded in part by the IHC. Complimentary dessert and coffee follow the presentation. 208-264-5481

24 Barbara's Bench Benefit Concert. The Panida Little Theater hosts the Barbara's Bench Benefit Concert at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy performances by Leon Atkinson, Kim and Doug Bond, plus Joan Lassen and Gordon Anderson. $13 general admission. 208-263-9191

24 The Beatles Tribute Band. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the Beatles Tribute Band at 8 p.m. General admission is $30. 208-263-9191

25 Bonners Ferry Farmers Market. Enjoy locally grown and produced products from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, located in downtown Bonners Ferry at the City Parking Lot (corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai). BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. 208-267-9021

25 Sandpoint Farmers Market. Farmin Park, at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street in downtown Sandpoint, hosts the Sandpoint Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

25 Oktoberfest. Traditional autumn celebration, sponsored by the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. 208-255-1876 

25 Fallapalooza 2010. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts the Fallapalooza 2010 annual variety show at 7 p.m. This event features talented performers from the community and beyond, making it a fun night for the whole family. Auditions for the variety show will be held Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. - all acts must be "family friendly." Admission to the show is $5 per person, at the door. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association - PendOreillePlayers.org. 509-671-3389

-- Here's what's coming up this week through Sunday, October 3

27 Open Mic Blues Jam. Eichardt's Pub and Grill, 212 Cedar St., hosts a weekly Monday Night Blues Jam with an open mic beginning at 8 p.m. 208-263-4005

28 Trivia Tuesday. Test your trivia knowledge at MickDuff's, 312 N. First Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 208-255-4351

29 Sandpoint Farmers Market. Farmin Park, at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street, hosts the Sandpoint Farmers Market from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

30 Yappy Hour. Laughing Dog Brewing hosts Yappy Hour at their brewery from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Panhandle Animal Shelter invites you AND YOUR DOG to Yappy Hour - happy hour with your dog. Admission is free and donations are cheerfully accepted. This event supports the Panhandle Animal Shelter. See you and your "best friend" there! All humans must be under the control of their dog at all times. 210-601-8361

Here is what's coming up in October!

1 Pawsitive Works Fundraising Dinner Event. Pawsitive Works invites you to spend an intimate evening enjoying a decadent dinner at 41 South while being entertained by internationally known comedic pianist David Sheel. This great event benefits Pawsitive Works, a non-profit organization that helps struggling youth identify and modify damaging behavior through canine intervention. Tickets for the event are $50 per person and includes a three-course meal and beverage. For more information on the event, purchase tickets or to learn about Pawsitive Works, please visit PawsitiveWorks.com or call 208-946-3883.

1 Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in  Newport, Wash., hosts an open mic event beginning at 7 p.m. Sing a song, play an instrument, share a story or poem - or just come and watch the stars come out! It's always fun at open mic! Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association; admission is $2. 509-671-3389

1 Laura Love. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts Laura Love in concert at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Pend Oreille Arts Council's Performance Series. Sponsored by Panhandle State Bank, Love is well known for touring with her "folk-funk" band since the early 1990s, and has recently added a more acoustic, soulful performance to her stage offerings. Admission is $22 adults, $18 POAC members, and $8 youth; available in advance at the POAC office in the Old Power House, Eichardt's, Eve's Leaves and Winter Ridge Natural Foods. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-9191

2 Bonners Ferry Farmers Market - Harvest Festival. Enjoy locally grown and produced products from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the final outdoors Bonners Ferry Farmers Market of the season. Located in downtown Bonners Ferry at the City Parking Lot (corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai), there will be live music with Small Potatoes performing their rock, folk and blues. BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. 208-267-9021

2 Oktoberfest. Luther Park at Sandpoint, 510 Olive Ave., celebrates their 2nd annual Oktoberfest from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring live music and Laughing Dog Beer served by Eichardt's, a silent auction and dinner including German potato salad, steamed red cabbage, spaetzle and cheese, sauerbraten and bratwurst, with apple strudel and German sweet chocolate cake for dessert. Tickets are $15 adults, or $18 at the door; and $7 children, or $10 at the door. Purchase tickets early at Luther Park (last year's event sold out!) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. All proceeds benefit the Luther Park Community Enhancement Fund. 208-265-3557

2 Desperate House Dads. The Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., hosts the Desperate House Dads comedy tour at 8 p.m. $20 general admission. 208-263-9191

8-9 All Bonner County Bazaar and Craft Fair. Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., hosts the 47th annual All Bonner County Bazaar and Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by the Sandpoint Kiwanis Club, this event features quality craft vendors who will present cottage crafts including jewelry, home décor, candles, clothing, artwork, holiday items, soaps and lotions, honey, candy, greeting cards, children's books, chair massages and more. Kootenai Kountry Kettle & Dutch Bakery of Kootenai will serve a lunch menu both days, as well as a variety of bakery items. Free admission. Proceeds from the bazaar help provide scholarships for area high school students. 208-263-5809

8-10 Bell, Book and Candle. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts the romantic comedy Bell, Book & Candle, written by John Van Druten and directed by Terry Snead, at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday night and at 3 p.m. Sunday. This is the story of a young witch who risks everything for love, making for a high-spirited, enchanting, wonderfully suave and impish fantasy (think "Bewitched"). Tickets are $10 in advance (purchase online at PendOreillePlayers.org), and $12 at the door; youth ages 5 to 18 are $5. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association. 509-671-3389

9 Harvestfest. Sandpoint Farmers Market closes out the season with a special celebration that includes live entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, and displays at Farmin Park, located at the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

15-16 "Murder at the Castle" and "Murder on Holiday." The Panida's Little Theater hosts two plays in the spirit of Halloween, presented by Sandpoint Onstage. "Murder at the Castle" and "Murder on Holiday" are delightfully frightful, and the event begins at 7:30 p.m. 208-263-9191

15-17 Bell, Book and Candle. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts the romantic comedy Bell, Book & Candle, written by John Van Druten and directed by Terry Snead, at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday night and at 3 p.m. Sunday. This is the story of a young witch who risks everything for love, making for a high-spirited, enchanting, wonderfully suave and impish fantasy (think "Bewitched"). Tickets are $10 in advance (purchase online at PendOreillePlayers.org), and $12 at the door; youth ages 5 to 18 are $5. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association. 509-671-3389

16 Fall Harvest Ball. Indulge in a beautifully prepared dinner and assist the noble efforts of a local charity during the annual Fall Harvest Ball featuring the chefs of Sandpoint. The fundraiser begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Panhandle State Bank Atrium, and this memorable evening is highlighted by delicious cuisine prepared by a select group of Sandpoint's finest chefs. Proceeds benefit the Bonner Community Food Bank; tickets are $50 per person. Learn more at FoodBank83864.com, or call 208-946-6646.  

16-17 Library Wine Weekend. Taste past vintages at Pend d'Oreille Winery. POWine.com. 208-265-8545

22 Wild And Scenic Environmental Film Festival. The Clark Fork-Pend Oreille Conservancy sponsors a Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival at 7 p.m. in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Enjoy an adventure-packed night of conscious-raising films by award-winning international filmmakers while helping to support your local land trust. The conservancy's mission is to help private landowners permanently preserve the scenic and recreational values, working farms and timber lands and wildlife and fish habitat of Bonner County and Sanders County (Montana). General admission is $10. CFPOConservancy.org. 208-290-2828

22-23 "Murder at the Castle" and "Murder on Holiday." The Panida's Little Theater hosts two plays in the spirit of Halloween, presented by Sandpoint Onstage. "Murder at the Castle" and "Murder on Holiday" are delightfully frightful, and the event begins at 7:30 p.m. 208-263-9191

23 Warren Miller Ski Film. Annual film event at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.; sponsored by the Alpine Shop. 208-263-5157

24 Storytelling Company Show Fundraiser. The Panida's Little Theater hosts a Storytelling Company Show at 5 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. 208-263-9191

28 The Freeheel Life 2. The Panida's Little Theater screens the telemark ski film, The Freeheel Life 2: Hippies, Punx and Misfits, at 7:30 p.m. 208-263-9191

29-30 Murder at the Castle and Murder on Holiday. Sandpoint Onstage presents a double comedic mayhem timed perfectly for Halloween fun, playing at 7:30 p.m. each night, plus a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday only, in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Written and directed by Teresa Pesce, this madcap British farce starring the murderously funny Belvederes is rated "N" for "Naughty." Arrive in costume for the Saturday show! Best costumes win a prize! Show also plays November 5 and 6. Tickets are $12, and $10 for seniors/students, available at Eichardt's, Eve's Leaves, and also at the door. Or, to purchase 2010 season tickets for $30, call 208-265-2083 to order.

Here is what’s happening in November!

5 Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in  Newport, Wash., hosts an open mic event beginning at 7 p.m. Sing a song, play an instrument, share a story or poem - or just watch the stars come out! It's always fun at open mic! Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association; $2 admission. 509-671-3389

5 The Way I See It. The Sandpoint Rock Gym screens the ski film The Way I See It, at 7:30 p.m.

6 Sandpoint Films' Festival. The Panida's Little Theater hosts a Sandpoint Films' Festival. 208-263-9191

6-7 Bonner Mall Antique, Toy and Collectibles Extravaganza. The Bonner Mall in Ponderay hosts an Antiques, Toy and Collectibles Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free and there will be lots of goodies for everyone. Vendors can contact Jeremy Patton at 208-625-0699.

12 Annual Harvest Dinner in Hope. The Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. in Hope, hosts their Annual Harvest Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 ($2 of every ticket goes towards the Christmas Giving Program). Featuring appetizers, a wine bar, bucket raffles and a traditional Thanksgiving feast. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Christmas Giving Program! 208-264-5481

12-14, 19-21 Beauty and the Beast. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts the production of Beauty and the Beast, playing at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. This classic fairy tale has been re-created as a musical production, and features middle school and high school youth from throughout the area. Written by Menken, Ashman and Rice with music by Woolverton; directed by Dee Ann Boydston and Marty Gifford. Tickets are $10 in advance (order online at PendOreillePlayers.org) or $12 at the door; youth ages 5 to 18 are $5. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association. 509-671-3389

19-20 Holiday Festival of Fair Trade. Sandpoint Community Hall, 102 S. First Ave., hosts the Holiday Festival of Fair Trade from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by the Lost Horse Press and the Northwest Fair Trade Network, the festival features fairly traded goods - sweaters, textiles, clothing, baskets, tea and coffee, jewelry, leather goods, books, pottery, handmade paper, toys, musical instruments, chocolate, a diversity of exotic gifts - from Mexico, Africa, Guatemala, Chile, Ghana, Thailand, Burma, Nepal, Tibet, Peru, Liberia, and Laos, as well as a selection of handmade goods by local artists and craftspeople. 208-255-4410

20 Songwriter's Circle Concert Benefit. The Panida Theater hosts a Songwriter's Circle concert at 7:30 p.m. as a benefit for the Foundation for Human Rights Action and Advocacy. 208-263-9191

Here is what’s happening in December!

2 Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Family Night. The Sandpoint Business and Events Center, 102 Euclid Ave., hosts the Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Family Night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community is welcome to get a glimpse of the beautifully decorated trees, enjoy Christmas music, and get a picture with Santa! Cookies and refreshments will be served; this event is free and open to all. 208-610-2208

2 Light the Wick. The Panida Theater hosts a screening of the ski film, Light the Wick, at 8 p.m. Presented by Teton Gravity Research. 208-263-9191

3 Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Holiday Luncheon. The Sandpoint Business and Events Center, 102 Euclid Ave., hosts the Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Holiday Luncheon. Enjoy a delicious lunch and participate in a silent auction of gift baskets, wreaths and tabletop trees. Proceeds from the Festival of Trees events provide the foundation for Kinderhaven to shelter abused and neglected children ages birth to 18 years old. It is the only shelter of its kind in North Idaho. Doors open at 11 a.m.; individual tickets are $30 or $500 for a sponsor table of 8. For more information, please visit KinderhavenSandpoint.com; for tickets, contact Jacinda Bokowy at 208-610-2208 or via e-mail to jbokowy@mac.com.

3 Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in  Newport, Wash., hosts an open mic event beginning at 7 p.m. Sing a song, play an instrument, share a story or poem - or just watch the stars come out! It's always fun at open mic! Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association; $2 admission. 509-671-3389

3 Eugene Ballet's The Nutcracker. The Pend Oreille Arts Council Performance Series presents the Eugene Ballet's The Nutcracker, playing at 7 p.m. in the Panida Theater. POAC's holiday tradition continues with the Eugene Ballet professionals along with talented young dancers from the Sandpoint region. Everyone loves this imaginative story line, colorful sets, dazzling costumes and spectacular dancing. Purchase tickets in advance at the POAC office inside the Old Power House Building or call 208-263-6139.

4 Christmas Fair. The Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts the 7th Annual Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer. Shop for local crafts and handmade items from area vendors, plus enjoy a visit with Santa from noon to 2 p.m. Free admission and parking. 208-263-8414

4 Schweitzer Holiday Kick-off. The lights come on and the holiday season officially begins at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with hot chocolate, cookies and carolers. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

4 Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Gala Event. The Sandpoint Business and Events Center, 102 Euclid Ave., hosts the Kinderhaven's Festival of Trees Gala Event. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a great dinner and bid on silent auction items of gift baskets, wreaths and tabletop trees. The live auction is always entertaining as attendees outbid each other for beautifully decorated trees and fabulous event packages. Individual tickets are $70, or $1,500 to sponsor a table for eight. Purchase tickets by contacting Jacinda Bokowy at 208-610-2208 or via e-mail to jbokowy@mac.com.

10-12, 17-19 Annie. The Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts the production Annie, playing at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Get ready to fall in love with America's favorite red-headed orphan in this Pend Oreille Players Association production. Written by Meehan, Strouse and Charnin; directed by Marty Gifford. Tickets to the show are $10 in advance (order online at PendOreillePlayers.org) or $12 at the door; youth ages 5 to 18 are $5. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Players Association. 509-671-3389

24 Santa's Schweitzer Visit. Santa skis the slopes and hands out treats with Mrs. Claus before leading a balloon parade from the top of the Basin Express chair down to the village. Follow him into the Selkirk Lodge for hot chocolate, cookies, and to deliver your last-minute wishes. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

31 New Year's Eve. Schweitzer hosts parties for all ages including the rockin' concert in Taps, the teen tubing party and the ever-popular "tween" party for the kids. Since these parties always sell out, be sure to purchase your tickets early! Available at the Mountain Activity Center starting Dec. 1. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555