Bring Your Family to the 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair

Sandpoint ­– The third annual Community Health & Wellness Fair will be held Saturday, Sept 18 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds from 10am to 2 pm. Admission is free and open to the general public. Get EXPERT medical advice and be sure to take advantage of the Free and Low Cost health care options available at the fair such as:

v     Free health screenings

v     Free limited lipid profiles        (Fast before testing for best results)

v     Free blood pressure checks

v     Mini massages, acupuncture

v     Low cost bone density testing

v     Low cost thyroid function

v     Low cost glucose testing         (Fast before testing for best results)

v     Free Body composition measurements

v     Gift certificates for massages, DVD’s, holistic chiropractic and more.

Besides free health care services and great giveaways, kids can learn about bike safety and enjoy the Bike Rodeo. Youngsters will also enjoy climbing aboard the fire truck, ambulance, and marine patrol boat and meeting local firemen, police officers, and emergency personnel.      

Again this year, try to walk the line with beer goggles from the Idaho State Police and visit “X-ray Dude” at Bonner General Hospital.  The Sandpoint Fire Department will perform infant car seat checks to keep little ones safe on the road. 

  

The Inland Northwest Blood Mobile is scheduled to be at the Fairground from 9:00am to 1:00pm that day. 7 year old Sandpoint resident, Amber Staffiero, requires a transfusion every 3 weeks to battle a deadly disease. Donate to help save her life and countless others. Participants will be entered to win a raffle prize!

  

The event will be held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, located at 4203 N. Boyer in Sandpoint.  Organized by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s health & wellness committee with partnering sponsors Association of Bonner County Employees and Bonner General Hospital. Major sponsors include Aging Better In-Home Care, STCU, Pend Oreille Health Care, North Idaho Spine Clinic, Bonner County Daily Bee, and K102.

For more information about this upcoming event, contact the Chamber at (208) 263-2161 or visit SandpointChamber.com. 

Youth Flag Football in Sandpoint

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:

SANDPOINT PARKS AND REC. DEPARTMENT

(208) 263-3613

9/1/10

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YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL

Youth Flag Football registration forms are now available at Sandpoint Parks & Rec. and on our web site http://www.cityofsandpoint.com (link to Parks and Rec.) Games will begin for youths in grades 3-6 September 25^th thru October 30^th. Play will be spilt into 3rd/4th grade (Nerf Balls) and 5th/6th grade (Junior Rubber balls) teams.  Practices will be held once a week with games played on Saturday mornings at Travers Park in the softball outfield.

 Adults interested in coaching the philosophies of FUN, fundamentals, and sportsmanship are needed. Circle YES on the registration form attached to this e-mail.

REGISTRATION MUST BE RETURNED TO PARKS & REC. BY 5 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10^TH.  Fees for 1 Player are- $35 County/ $30 City; 2 Players- $60 County/ $50 City; 3 Players- $80 County/ $70 City.  Jerseys are $12 and can be purchased at Parks and Rec.  Scholarships are available on a need basis.  Register at City Hall, 1123 Lake St. or call 263-3613 for more information.

As part of our ongoing effort to improve our programs, please supply your e-mail on your registration form for an end of season survey.

See you soon!

Parks and Rec

Click here to link to the "YthFFBreg_10.pdf" file included with this communication.

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Rails to Resort: Sandpoint

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SANDPOINT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

(208) 263-3613

9/2/2010

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Rails To Resort (Schweitzer Hill Climb)
The fall Rails to Resort Race (Schweitzer Hill Climb) is brought to you by Sandpoint Sports and Sports Plus.  It will be held on Satruday September 18, 2010.  This race gives you three division for you to choose from, Roady, Mt. bike on Road, and Dirt.  Pre-Register by Sept. 10 for $20 to guarantee you get a t-shirt, after Sept 10, it is $25 and no guarantee on a shirt.  If you competed in the spring Rails to Resort, you get a discount of $10 on your racer fees.  Registration and Pre-registration check in willb e from 9:30-10:30am at the Red Barn parking lot.  10:45-11:00am is the Racer's Meeting.  Race starts at 11am!  For more information contact Sandpoint Sports (you can download the registration form online. Sandpoint Sports - 265-6163

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Half a Marathon in Sandpoint

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SANDPOINT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

(208) 263-3613

9/3/2010

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The Scenic Half
This is the second year for the Scenic Half.  You can choose to run a 1/2 marathon, 10K, or 5k.  This great event will be held on Sunday September 19th.  Pre and Post race activities will be held at City Beach.  Early registration ended on September 1, but you can still register.  Contact the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce for more information at 231 N Third Ave, Sandpoint - 263-2161 or on the web here.

Sandpoint Business After Hours

Enjoy an evening of "back to school" memories on August 25 at the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event hosted on campus by Carden Academy-Sandpoint. Bring your #2 pencils and plenty of business cards to enter drawings for "Hall Passes".

Carden Academy-Sandpoint has been providing quality, classical education in a unique small class environment for ten years. Be the first to see thier newly remodeled classrooms and upgraded playground turf. Carden Academy’s spacious grounds and inviting classroms are the perfect setting for networking with your peers.

The get together will begin at 5:00pm at 320 South Lavina Ave. (near Washington School). Come on through the gate to discover a well hidden peaceful school setting. Refreshments will be served by students and staff.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECK UP

The City of Sandpoint Police Department and Mountain West Bank (Ponderay Branch) bring you this free Safety Seat Check Up. You will learn to: Choose the right safety seat for your child, properly secure the safety seat in vehicle, properly secure child in safety seat, understand the dangers of airbags, graduate your child to a booster seat! This event will be held on Friday August 27th from 10am-2pm a the Ponderay Branch of Mountain West Bank. For more information, please contact either Kathleen Hughes or Mark Ogg at 263-3188 or Crystal Horvath at 265-4251.

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Bonner County Fairgrounds Awarded Business of the Month by Greater Sandpoint Chamber

Rodeos, events, 4H exhibits and judging competitions – it’s all happening at the fair! For these and many other contributions to the community, The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce recognizes the Bonner County Fairgrounds as the Business of the Month.

With the tireless efforts of Rhonda Livingstone, Fair Manager, and Robert “Bob” Snider, Head Groundskeeper, the Bonner County Fairgrounds provides a free educational opportunity for the residents of Bonner County to display ideas and articles from their areas of expertise as well as allowing local organizations and businesses an opportunity to present their products to the public.

Rhonda has been the Fair Manager for 10 years and volunteered her services for 7 years prior to becoming manager. Robert just recently oversaw the completion of their new RV Campgrounds this past May 2010. With 33 campsites, restroom facilities, showers, electric and water hookups and covered pavilion, the new campground provides comfortable RV stays whether camping or attending a horse show.

With the Bonner County Fair and Rodeo just around the corner, the new campground facilities will be well received. This year’s theme is “Fiesta at the Fair” and proves to be fun and educational for the entire family. From Tuesday, August 24 through Saturday, August 28 be sure to plan a day at the fair and see all there is to offer. There will be livestock exhibits, demolition derby, Horsin’ Around Expo and more.

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor the Bonner County Fair as the recipient of the Business of the Month and wishes them continued success.

For more information, call the Fair office at (208) 263-8414.