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All CategoriesAmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Inland Northwest Photographs Taken from the International Space Stationfrom:Bonner County Historical MuseumAll of these photographs were taken by NASA Astronaut John Phillips from the International Space Station using a KODAK DSC760 camera with a 180 mm lens. They are high... Read more...An Astronaut’s Observations of Earth from the International Space Stationfrom:Bonner County Historical MuseumThe International Space Station orbits Earth at a typical altitude of 400 km, with an orbital period of 91 minutes. A viewer looking straight down from ISS can see a field... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Sandpoint, Idaho with AmericanTowns Sandpoint Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Bonner County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Sandpoint organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Sandpoint is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around SandpointGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Sandpoint areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Idaho’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Sandpoint in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Idaho is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk... Read more...Sandpoint Winter Carnival 2012Schedule:Friday,February 17,2012:5:30 p.m. Bioluminesce Firedancers at Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St.Enjoy the hypnotic pyrotechnical dance routines of these “fire... Read more...An Invitation to our Sandpoint Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Sandpoint, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...New Year's Eve Party 2012 at Schweitzer Mountain ResortNew Year's Eve Celebration with Nu Jack City!Schweitzer is saying goodbye to 2011 and kicking off 2012 with a New Year’s Eve celebration and concert guaranteed to make you dance... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in IdahoPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Idaho Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call... Read more...Caring For The Big Burn Refugees of 1910from:Bonner County Historical MuseumThe “Big Burn” of 1910 was a massive forest fire that devastated large portions of northern Idaho and western Montana. Not only did the fire create a great loss of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...Local Author Renee D'AoustThe public is cordially invited to meet local author Renée D’Aoust, Saturday December 10, 2011, at 1:30PM at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar Street,... Read more...Sandpoint Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Sandpoint areaSandpoint ID Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Sandpoint area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic... Read more...Sandpoint Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...Veterans Day – 11/11/11from:Bonner County Historical MuseumOn Veteran’s Day, we remember the Bonner County men who gave their lives in service to their country during World War I and II. Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Sandpoint Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Sandpoint elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Idaho IDIdaho Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Idaho. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local... Read more...Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Sandpoint and across the country. With... Read more...Find Idaho Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Idaho haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Idaho corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October... Read more...Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Idaho IDWe have the best Idaho apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Idaho. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and... Read more...Back to School for Ponderay - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and moreHey, Ponderay! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the... Read more...Arts Alliance Installs Mural Downtownfrom:Arts Alliance, Inc.The Arts Alliance is installing a permanent ceramic mural on the public restrooms at Jeff Jones Town Square. The theme of the mural is “Bugs, Butterflies and... Read more...Address sign Fundraiser expandsSafety Street announced the addition of the West Pend Oreille Fire District to it's reflective address sign fundraiser. These green signs utilize reflective numbers to assist... Read more...Museum hosts Sandpoint Chamber “Business After Hours”from:Bonner County Historical MuseumSandpoint- Area businesses and residents are invited to join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce from 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Wednesday June 29 for a Business After Hours of... Read more...Welcome to Bonner County!from:Bonner County Historical MuseumThe City of Clark Fork welcomed the 2011 David Thompson Columbia Brigade today at Jay White’s lagoon on a fast running Clark Fork River. Arriving at the town of Clark... Read more...David Thompson Bicentennial teacher workshopfrom:Bonner County Historical MuseumTeachers in Idaho, Montana, and Washington states have a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the fur trade history of the Inland Northwest and earn continuing education... Read more...Idaho Archaeology & Historic Preservation Monthfrom:Bonner County Historical MuseumEver wonder what daily life was like in Sandpoint more than a hundred years ago? Archaeologists contracted by the Idaho Transportation Department and SWCA Environmental have been... Read more...Arts Alliance Wants Your Stufffrom:Arts Alliance, Inc.Spring cleaning? The Arts Alliance appreciates your donation of quality used items for our Yard Sale. Drop off your goods at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts,... Read more...Prehistory of Sandpoint Featured at Annual Meetingfrom:Bonner County Historical MuseumThe Bonner County Historical Society will host its annual meeting on Saturday, May 14, at the Sandpoint Elks Club. The public is invited to attend this luncheon and presentation... Read more...Make a difference in Sandpoint! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunityYou want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Sandpoint area and around... Read more...New Ceramic Mural Coming Downtownfrom:Arts Alliance, Inc.The Arts Alliance has been working at Sandpoint Charter School to create a ceramic mural with the theme of “Diversity in Sandpoint.” The mural is full of different... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to GrowBev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns HomeOn April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership SkillsReilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land MinesKristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially... Read more...July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Bonner County, IDSandpoint Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Bonner County, ID. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to CaringFor some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing SchoolsDr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on... Read more...AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for PatientsLeslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery PlansThe dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning VolunteerOver the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in HomesTeresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to CampSteve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find HappinessFowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed ChallengeDJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not... Read more... |
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