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WSAT 18 MARCH

by JILLIAN CHANDLER

Each year, as spring begins to transition to summer, the community eagerly awaits the Rod Bender’s Border 3 Jamboree. Always held the first Saturday of June, this year’s car show is set for June 3 and is sure to draw participants and attendees from near and far.

2023 marks the 23rd year of the Border 3 Jamboree car show. Each year, they see between 150 to 200 participants (from Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Canada) showing off their classic vehicles for the community to enjoy, as well as the chance to be recognized during the award ceremony. “Most owners who have restored their cars are very happy to talk about how they have restored them,” shares Kat Cowell, event leader.

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In addition to the cars, there will be food vendors and shopping opportunities, a limbo and hula hooping contest, as well as additional activities for the kids. And this year, there's even more to be excited about, as the event will also include the Loud Pipes Contest—a chance to showcase your vehicle's thunderous roar and compete for the title of loudest pipes in the show. “We had someone who was willing to take it on and lead it,” says Kat. “We think the car community will enjoy it.” onvallis convallis tellus id interdum velit laoreet id donec ultrices tincidunt arcu non sodales neque sodales ut etiam sit amet nisl purus in mollis nunc sed id semper risus in hendrerit gravida

Gather your family and friends to celebrate history and community with beautiful classic cars on June 3. Rain or shine, it’s sure to be a blast.

“We are a nonprofit club,” reminds Kat. “Every donation we receive and all profits from the car show go back into the community to support Distinguished Young Women, BoCo Backpacks, 4-H and more, or to put on the car show again!” rutrum quisque non tellus orci ac auctor augue mauris augue neque gravida in fermentum et sollicitudin ac orci phasellus egestas tellus rutrum tellus pellentesque eu tincidunt tortor aliquam nulla facilisi cras fermentum odio eu feugiat pretium nibh ipsum consequat nisl vel pretium lectus quam id leo in vitae turpis massa sed elementum tempus egestas sed sed risus pretium quam vulputate dignissim suspendisse in est ante in nibh mauris cursus mattis molestie a iaculis at erat pellentesque adipiscing commodo elit at imperdiet dui accumsan sit amet nulla facilisi morbi tempus iaculis urna id volutpat lacus laoreet non curabitur gravida arcu ac tortor dignissim convallis aenean et tortor at risus viverra adipiscing at in tellus integer feugiat scelerisque varius morbi enim nunc faucibus a pellentesque sit amet porttitor eget dolor morbi non arcu risus quis varius quam quisque id diam vel quam elementum pulvinar etiam non quam lacus suspendisse faucibus interdum posuere lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit duis tristique sollicitudin nibh sit amet commodo nulla facilisi nullam vehicula ipsum a arcu cursus vitae

Registration to participate in the car show kicks off at 8am the morning of the event in the parking lot by Woody’s Pawn Shop and closes at 11am. Then the judging will begin, culminating with the awards ceremony beginning at around 2pm, with the day’s festivities concluding between 3 and 4pm.

The Rod Benders Car Club, which currently has around 20 members, is actively seeking new members to join. Those interested in joining can do so by attending their meetings every Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Chic-N-Chop. Membership is just $25 annually for a couple. Once you join, there is no obligation to do anything! “We welcome young and old, and you don’t have to have an old car to join,” affirms Kat, adding you just have to love cars and want the club to continue.

For additional information about the Rod Benders and Borders 3 Jamboree, including registration forms and sponsorship information, visit IdahoRodBenders.info. For the most upto-date event details, be sure to follow the Rod Benders on Facebook at Facebook.com/rodbenderscarclub.

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Bonners Ferry Farmers Market

The farmers market season kicked off on April 29 and continues through October 7. Shop the best in produce and product every Saturday while supporting local vendors. Be sure to be at the City Parking Lot 8am to 1pm, and enjoy the bounty of the season at the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market. Visit with friends, chat with vendors, and shop! Special events are planned throughout the season, including live entertainment. Don't miss the fun. For up-to-date info and a list of events and entertainment, visit BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org.

Musical and Educational Entertainment at the Museum

The community is invited to the Boundary County Museum on Saturday, May 6, for musical and educational entertainment. From 11am to noon, the BFHS Robotics Team, 2130 Alpha + and Sir Flowers will be on-site. Come meet the team and see this year's robot, "Sir Flowers." Then, from 1:30 to 3:30pm, enjoy songs and poems of the early Idaho Panhandle Region with musician, author and folklorist Gary Eller. Be sure to bring your instruments for a jam session with Gary after his program.

Springtime Reverie Concert

The 40-member Bonners Ferry Orchestra will perform their Springtime Reverie concert at 3pm on May 21 at Becker Auditorium. Beautiful music, poetry and a nostalgic multimedia presentation will be woven together in this free event. The audience will hear well-loved classics such as Vivaldi's Spring and Copland's Variations on a Shaker Melody, as well as new, thrilling pieces like Triumph of the Argonauts and Hill Country Celebration. Children will love Adventures in Wonderland! There will be music to please everyone. Don't miss it!

Monthly Huckleberry Pancake Breakfasts

The annual Huckleberry Pancake Breakfasts, held monthly, kick off on Saturday, May 27. Presented by Bonners Ferry EAA Chapter 757 at Boundary County Airport’s Northern Air hangar, the event will continue the last Saturday of each month through September. Those in the community are invited to bring their families and gather with friends, and spend a morning socializing while enjoying a scrumptious meal. The menu features huckleberry pancakes, sausage patties and scrambled eggs—all graciously donated by Chuck at 3 Mile Café. Breakfast is held from 8 to 10am and is $10 per person. See you there!

Hardwood Heart

Hardwood Heart returns to The Historic Pearl Theater to take the stage Friday, June 2. If you haven't experienced a Hardwood Heart show before, this may be one of your last chances to check out exploratory bluegrass/rock/jazz/ Americana like you've never heard before. The show begins at 7pm. Tickets are priced $18 and can be purchased online at TheHistoricalPearlTheater.org. Be sure to visit The Pearl's website to find additional shows, such as Claude Bourbon on May 6 and Minda Lacy on May 24.

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JULY

Making their debut at The Historic Pearl Theater, Parade of Bad Guys will take the stage Thursday, June 22. A Maddox Farm production, the show is sure to sell out fast. Tickets are available online at TheHistoricPearlTheater.org/events. Be sure to click on the Parade of Bad Guys event. Doors will open at 7pm with the show kicking off at 7:30pm.

Bonners Ferry Craft Brews Grand Opening

Save the date for Bonners Ferry Craft Brews Grand Opening celebration, which will take place Saturday, July 8, from 11am to 8pm. There will be great beer specials and food, as well as games for all ages and music to round out the day. Bonners Ferry Craft Brews (formerly Crosstime Saloon) is located at 6371 Kootenai Street, Suite 10. The owners and staff look forward to introducing themselves to the community. You can find Bonners Ferry Craft Brews on Facebook.com.