Plan a "staycation." Why go anywhere else? With Crazy Days shopping deals, artists' studio tours and a packed entertainment schedule, the best bang for your buck's right here in Sandpoint. Check out what's going on around town this week, July 21-27:

Entertainment:

• Son of Rambow – Comedy at the Panida
• Artists' Studio Tour –Self-guided event
• Winery Music – Bridges Home, others
• Artists' Studio Tour – Self-guided drive
• Indian Raga Concert – Gardenia Center
• Cellar Music – Erin! on original folk and blues
• Crazy Days – Annual downtown sidewalk sale
• Summer Sounds – Live music downtown
• Comedy Show – Stage Right Cellars
• Concerts on the Lawn – Django's Cadillac
• Music on the Lawn – Schweitzer Resort
Civic Happenings:
• Herbicide Forum – Community Hall
• Panida Music and Film Sale – Fundraiser
• Scotchman Peaks Hike – Little Spar Lake
• Pyramid/Ball Lakes Hike – ICL hosts
• Superhero Fun Run/Walk – Long Bridge
• Indian Music Workshop – Gardenia Center
Coming Up – Rouge Concert, Black Box Comedy Project, Long Bridge Swim, Artwalk II

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• Waterfront real estate – Cottages at Hayden

• Sandpoint Well Drilling – Bob Pitts & Sons

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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? He's scaled 12,000-foot summits in Colorado, and still riding strong for education. Now's the perfect time to show support by logging on to Ride4Education.org.

Find the right hiking trail. Speaking of "staycations," exploring your own backyard is a cinch with the right trail guide. Click to visit the Sandpoint General Store, where you'll find guidebooks on both the Selkirks and the Cabinets. And then get out there!

Just for visitors. Sandpoint and northern Idaho offer a ton o’ fun for almost any taste, from the rugged outdoors to the haute culture of art galleries and fine dining. The Visitor Guide is the top resource for lodging, dining and more.

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