2017 Holiday Planner
| NOVEMBER 15, 2017
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Celebrate the season in the Pend Oreille River Valley
The holidays are upon us, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, and with that comes lots of planning. Gift giving, decorating and celebrating are just a few of the aspects of the holiday season that bring joy – and stress – to our daily lives. Thankfully there’s lots of local businesses that are here to help you pull off the perfect holiday season. If you’re looking to lighten your load in the kitchen, check out the various offering from our local restaurants: Riverbank Restaurant in Oldtown, Mi Pueblo in Priest River and Newport, Newport
Pizza, Moose Knuckle at Priest Lake, and the Blanchard Inn are geared up and ready to serve your friends and family. If you have guests visiting from out of town and are looking for a place for them to stay, check out Danny Ann’s Bed and Breakfast in Newport, or the Wingate Park and Fly in Spokane. And while your family is here, there’s lots of entertainment to take in. The Pend Oreille Players are putting on holiday productions, and the Camden Ranch is the perfect holiday excursion. A lso check out the Stevens County Historical Society’s Keller House and
SPA SERVICES START AS LOW AS SPA PARTIES MAKE GREAT
Museum. If it’s the perfect gift you’re looking for, Highlands Day Spa and the Pottery Bug are two unique and charming way to wish your loved ones happy holidays. And let’s not forget our four-legged loved ones. If you’re planning to take a trip over the holidays, considering boarding your furry friend at TLC Pet Boarding. And finally, if you’re looking for anything from catering to cleaning supplies, check out Yoke’s Fresh Market in Sandpoint and the Bonner Mall. Happy celebrating!
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HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS!
SANDPOINT’S PREMIER SPA 5 STAR SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
Open House Weekend November 18 & 19
Choose ‘N Cut Tree Sales
Camden Ranch Christmas Trees & Event Facility
Let us host your gathering Parties Welcome ~ Our Specialties ~ • Prime Rib • BBQ Ribs • Chicken Fried Steak • Salmon
The Blanchard Inn Tue.-Thurs. 7:30am - 7:00pm Fri.-Sat. 7:30am-8:00pm Sun. 9:00am - 2:00pm Or by Reservation 208-437-3137 Hwy. 41 • Blanchard
10am - 4pm Every Day Starting Nov. 24 - Dec. 17 FREE Hay Rides, Cider & Coffee on Weekends
Keep Your
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TLC Pet Boarding By Angie Hill
(509) 292-2543 1521 Willms Rd., Elk
batthill@msn.com • (509) 671-3416
382 Lillijard Rd. • Newport, WA
www.camdenranch.com
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Paint with Santaa Dec. 2nd 10-12 Noon $38 per child RSVP 208-263-0232 819 HWY 2, Sandpoint potterybugstudio.com
DannyAnn’s BED & BREAKFAST
Built in 1907 A Historic home in the heart of Newport, Washington
131 N. Spokane, Newport 509-447-3787 www.dannyanns.com Open all year Reservations recommended
The Best
Burgers BBQ & Brew
Join us for great food and great football. GO HAWKS!
Fuel • Convenience Store
208-443-2222
Coolin, ID Priest Lake
2017 Holiday Planner
NOVEMBER 15, 2017 |
Give a Fall Facelift to Outdoor Entertaining Whether it’s pumpkin spice everything, sweater weather or the anticipation of the holidays, there are many reasons to be excited about this time of year. Autumn is the perfect time to extend the warm-weather fun and celebrate with some fall-focused outdoor entertaining. Just as the weather is changing, so can your approach to cooler weather celebrations. Try these tips to help you make the most of your fall festivities: There’s no need to say farewell to the outdoors just yet. Make the focal point of your party a cozy outdoor setting, such as a patio with heaters or a fire pit. Add some warm blankets and comfy pillows, and you’ll hardly notice the lower temps. Remember days get shorter as they grow colder, so a fall get-together may require special lighting to keep things going after the sun goes down. Fall-inspired string lights, lanterns or candles can add the perfect ambiance for a party that lasts well into the late-night hours. You can find great, affordable options online. While it may seem like time to swap the tiki drinks and frozen cocktails for hot toddies and
spiked ciders, fall doesn’t mean you must say goodbye to warm-weather favorites. Put an autumn twist on go-to drinks by adding in fall spices. This easy mulled sangria recipe is perfect for sharing with friends at outdoor celebrations.
Cinnamon Mulled Sangria Recipe courtesy of the World Wine Guys, authors of “Red Wine” 1 1 1/2 2 1/2 3 1 2
bottle Eppa Sangria cup apple cider cup Licor 43 liqueur cinnamon sticks cup packed light brown sugar whole cloves strip orange peel green apples, sliced
In large saucepan, mix sangria, apple cider, liqueur, cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, cloves and orange peel. Bring to simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring, 5 minutes, or until sugar dissolves. Stir in apples and simmer additional 5 minutes. Serve warm with desired garnishes.
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Salad Bar • Sandwiches Ice Cold Beer • Wine Big Screen TV, Arcade Corner of 3rd & Washington
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• Catering • • Daily Specials • • Gift Certificates • for family, friends or coworkers
Sun - Thurs 11 am- 8:30 pm Fri - Sat 11 am- 9 pm
Mi Pueblo
Priest River Newport Bonners Ferry Spirit Lake 5436 Hwy 2 311 N. Washington 7168 Main St 6249 W. Maine 208-448-0115 509-447-0175 208-267-4735 208-623-2532 Gluten Free & Vegetarian Options
PARK&FLY
39th Annual Christmas Tour of the Keller House & Museum
Dec. 1st • 4-7pm • Dec. 2nd • 2-7pm • Dec. 3rd • 2-6pm
“An Evergreen Christmas” Edible Gingerbread House Contest! Live Music & Cookies Bring hats & mittens for the Giving Tree. Donated to local schools. www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org 700 N. Wynne St., Colville • 509-684-5968
Book your Holiday Parties Now!
Food Available!
Turkey Bingo
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BONNER MALL
Fri. Nov 177 6 - 8pm Sat. Nov 18 12 - 4pm
COME ANYTIME FAMILY FUN Support this Fundraiser for the Lions’ Club “Toys for Tots” Sponsored by the Bonner Mall Merchants
208-263-4272 • bonnermall.com
• Beer • Wine • Trays • Bakery • Deli Specialty Meats Hwy. 95, Bonner Mall, Sandpoint, Idaho (208) 263-4613
Restaurant Lounge LLarge Groups or Small 2208-437-0892 Oldtown Idaho
Be Entertained
‘The Butler Did It’ by Tim Kelly Nov. 17, 18, 19
‘A ChristmasbyCarol’ C. Dickens, adapted by C. Demlow
Dec. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
Adults $12, Seniors (65 and over) and first responders $10, Students (18 and under) $7 Costume Rental C Space Rental (509) 447-9900
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