EVVENTS: August in Sandpoint

Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmers Market. Open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music at Farmin Park, on Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and Wednesdays 3-5:30 p.m. 208-263-8764

1 Nonviolent communication. The Gardenia Center hosts the third of three sessions in the Nonviolent Communication workshop series with NVC facilitator Marjorie Timms, Ph.D., 7:30-9:30 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $50 for three sessions. 208-265-4450

4-6 Up for Grabs. The Global Cinema Cafe series presents this comedic baseball documentary, 7:30 p.m. at the Panida. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students 18 and under. Click here to learn more about the film. 208-263-9191

4-14 Festival at Sandpoint. The renowned concert series at Memorial Field features a wide variety of performances this year. From bluegrass to salsa to symphonies, there will be something for everyone. Check out the season lineup and get your tickets at festivalatsandpoint.com, or call the Festival office at 208-265-4554.

4 The season opens with a Broadway Pops concert featuring the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m.

5 Ryan Adams performs a mix of country, rock, and other genres, 7:30 p.m.

6 Super Bluegrass Saturday starring Sam Bush, leader of New Grass Revival, opens with the Drew Emmitt Band of Leftover Salmon, 7 p.m.

7 Family concert stars the Spokane Youth Orchestra, and includes kids’ activities, like the ever-popular Instrument Petting Zoo, 4:30 p.m.

11 Natalie Macmaster plays a mix of folk, Celtic, and bluegrass on the fiddle, and Be Good Tanyas from Canada opens. Complimentary microbrew tasting opens at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

12 Country superstar Ronnie Milsap, winner of six Grammy awards performs, 7:30 p.m.

13 Super Salsa Saturday stars latin jazz performer Poncho Sanchez and opens with Rolando Morales, 7 p.m. at Memorial Field.

14 The Grand Finale stars the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, featuring violin soloist Jason Moody, and concludes with fireworks. Complimentary wine tasting opens at 4:30 p.m. and the concert follows at 7:30 p.m.

6 Summer Sounds. Gary George performs. Noon-2 p.m. on the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar. 208-263-6139

6 Long Bridge Swim. Hundreds of swimmers compete in a 2-mile swim across Lake Pend Oreille in this 11th annual event, one of the biggest open-water swims in the Northwest. Click here for more information. 208-265-5412

6 Friends of Naomi. The Naples Gallery presents this Saturday evening concert on the lawn to dedicate the newly-built stage at Naples Gallery to Naomi Samter. The non-alcohol event will feature Rosie Samter, Jennifer Peterson and friends of Naomi on fiddle and Monte Anderson on piano. The cost is a $5 donation per person, 5-7 p.m. 208-267-6575

8-11 Art Heart & Soul. The Gardenia Center presents this kids' summer art camp with Patrick Yesh. The second of three camps in the Art Heart & Soul series, this week focuses on sculpture and printmaking. The cost for the week is $120 for over ten hours of art lessons and fun. 208-255-1629

11 Einstein's 1905 Papers. The Sandpoint Library hosts a presentation by Phil Deutchman, University of Idaho Emeritus Professor, on the concepts introduced in Albert Einstein's five breakthrough papers published in 1905. The lecture will be a qualitative, conceptual one, with mathematics kept to a minimum. The presentation is in the library's meeting room at 7 p.m. Admission is free. 208-263-6930

11-13 Global Cinema Café film series. 7:30 p.m. at the Panida. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students 18 and under. 208-263-9191

13 Summer Sounds. Edwards-Park performs. Noon-2 p.m. on the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar. 208-263-6139

13-14 Sandpoint Arts & Crafts Fair. 100 artists and artisans from across the West come to Sandpoint City Beach. Includes musical performances, a youth art arena with hands-on activities, and artist demonstrations … and tasty food, too. It’s free to wander and wonder. Sponsored by the Pend Oreille Arts Council. Info available at ArtInSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

14 Sunday Brunch on the Farm. Greentree Naturals, Inc. hosts a summer celebration including a tour of the farm and a brunch with organic produce grown on the farm, 11 a.m. Tickets are $35. 208-263-8957

15-18 Art Heart & Soul. The Gardenia Center presents this kids' summer art camp with Patrick Yesh. The third of three camps in the Art Heart & Soul series, this week focuses on T-shirts and dye art. The cost for the week is $120 for over ten hours of art lessons and fun. 208-255-1629

20 Summer Sounds. Kathy Colton & the Reluctants perform. Noon-2 p.m. on the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar. 208-263-6139

19-20 Bonner County Rodeo. Classic rodeo events, plus a pig scramble, mechanical bull riding, arm sports and more at the fairgrounds. 208-263-8414

20-21 Great Northwestern Art & Craft Festival. Spirit Lake presents this first annual arts and crafts fair, featuring area food vendors, nursery plants and flowers, fresh produce and vegetables, and a chili cook-off. 208-623-2639

20-21 WIRED Paintball Tourney. Teams of five shoot it out for fun, prizes and the championship, at Schweitzer. All ages, skill levels. 208-263-9555

20 Bodacious Barbecue. The Hope Community Center and the Beyond Hope Resort host the 22nd annual Bodacious Barbecue with silent auctions, a live auction, live music and activities, 3-9 p.m. Tickets are $35. 208-264-5481

24-27 Bonner County Fair. Country fair with lots of livestock, crafts, produce, displays, at the fairgrounds. 208-263-8414

27 Summer Sounds. Peter Lucht performs. Noon-2 p.m. on the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar. 208-263-6139

28 Sunday Brunch on the Farm. Greentree Naturals, Inc. hosts a summer celebration including a tour of the farm and a brunch with organic produce grown on the farm, 11 a.m. Tickets are $35. 208-263-8957

Sagle Idaho

How Sagle Idaho, got it's name. When the village first got a Post Office, the postmaster submitted the name Eagle, Idaho, to the Postal Department. Eagle was already taken so he merely replaced the "E" with an "S" and Sagle was born.

Located just five miles South of Sandpoint, Sagle is the gateway to the communities of Bottle Bay and Garfield Bay. With its tree lined roads and beautiful scenery Sagle has become one of the areas prime locations to reside. Sagle school has been a long time favorite for the community and remains a centerpiece for family and community activities.

EVENTS: Art Heart and Soul and Nonviolent Communication

July 18 Nonviolent Communication. The Gardenia Center hosts the first of three sessions in the Nonviolent Communication workshop series with NVC facilitator Marjorie Timms, Ph.D., 7:30-9:30 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $50 for three sessions. 208-265-4450

July 18-21 Art Heart & Soul. The Gardenia Center presents this kids' summer art camp with Patrick Yesh. The first of three camps in the Art Heart & Soul series, this week focuses on science and art. The cost for the week is $120 for more than 10 hours of art lessons and fun. 208-255-1629

Artists' Studio tour

Artists' Studios Tour. The third annual Artists' Studios Tour gives art enthusiasts an opportunity to explore local artists' studios for free during the weekends of July 22-24 and July 29-31. Patrons are invited to design their own self-guided tour using an Art Tour Drive brochure, available at the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. For more information and a list of participating artists, visit ArtTourDrive.org or call 800-800-2106.

Art Walk Sandpoint Idaho

ArtWalk II. The second ArtWalk exhibition of local artistry opens Friday, July 22, at hosting businesses in downtown Sandpoint. The opening reception is from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and hosting locations will provide beverages and hors d'oeuvres, with live music in some locations. Come view the new outdoor sculpture presentation. One gallery, Timber Stand on the Cedar Street Bridge, is featuring 18 historic photographs from the archives of the Bonner County Historical Society. ArtWalk Brochures include a list of participating locations and a self-guided walking tour. For more information, visit POAC's website, ArtInSandpoint.org, or call 208-263-6139.