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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
from the Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce
Annual Holiday Dinner Meeting
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Chamber News
Snowmobile and HikingTrails App
 The Chamber o f Commerce has completed phase one of the Hiking portion of the Snowmobile and Hiking App. Phase two is in progress adding an updated snowmobile map and photos. If you already have our app, you will be alerted that the update is available. New users may download it FREE at the App Store or visit Priestlake.org and find the link on the homepage. You'll learn all about the hiking and snowmobile trails in the Priest Lake area with this interactive mobile app. No Internet is required to view the trails and maps. The app includes beautiful imagery of the lake, snowmobile trails, and winter recreation. Use the app to learn more about Priest Lake or as a companion guide during your stay.
To get this FREE app on your device visit the app store, SEARCH for and TAP Priest Lake, ID Trails Guide, hit the GET button and INSTALL...OR, visit our website at priestlake.org. Then pack up the family for a wonderful fall or winter vacation on our trails and snow drifts.
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Shoppers--Shop Locally
Sales and Events
Wonderful Gifts can be found at Local Merchants
Get your holiday shopping off to a sweet start by shopping locally. At Priest Lake you'll be greeted with the aroma of cinnimon spiced hot cider, snacks and nibbles, live holiday music, a warm friendly hug , lots of happy chatter and maybe a bit of snow....and the choices of holiday gifts are endless.
 For the person who has everything, give a certificate for a massage or Yoga Experience at Kiva Therapeutics.... or get one for yourself. (208-946-1226)
Autumn's Loft is overflowing with photos, prints, soaps, lotions, candles and jewelry, pottery, glassware, original paintings, and log furnishings. For the person who has everything, give the gift of an evening craft/painting class...or take one yourself December 9th and 10th. Call for reservations (208) 443-0216. Live music, lots of goodies to taste, and W
hite Friday specials on November 25-26. Stop in!
Hill's Resort hosts "Tis the Season" Craft Show on White Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM featuring artisens and crafters from the Northwest. You'll find plenty of hot cider and good cheer as you meander through the resort admiring the wide assortment of handicrafts...no one ever goes home empty handed. (208) 443-2551
Tom Holman of Buena Vista Studio will be at Tis the Season displaying his photos of Priest Lake flora and fauna. But if you miss that event, be sure to stop at his gallery in Nordman open 7 days a week to select a special photo for your gallery. (208) 443-3309
Schaefer Creations is a new family-owned gift shop offering the work of two local artists that have a hand in everything made in the store. If you want a "personalized gift," Debby Schaefer makes stunning hand engraved glassware. Cassie Schaefer specialized in acrylic on canvas and driftwood, watercolor, jewelry and ornaments. Each piece of art is produced one at a time and one of a kind. Custom orders are welcome. (2
08) 443-6100
The Tamrak Gift Shop specialized in gifts and items for your mountain home as well as Priest Lake clothing for babies to grandparents. The fire in the old fashioned stove will be welcoming you. (208) 443-2328
The Leonard Paul Store in Coolin is hosting
Whte Friday @ the Lake Sale
with 25-50% off Clothing and Gifts on November 25-27. This is the place to get your holiday pies. ORDER TODAY....choice of Huckleberry, Hucklebarry Apple, and Holiday Spice Huckleberry.
Call (208) 443-2463) to get on the list!
HAPPY SHOPPING
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Local News
Cavanaugh Bay Culvert Installation
Bonner County has completed the installation of a culvert at Soldier Creek..THE ROAD IS OPEN!
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Snowmobilers Winter Paradise
Catch Our Drifts
Priest Lake offers family friendly snowmobiling on 400 miles of uncrowded groomed trails that wind through heavy timber, endless windswept ridges and snow filled bowls with three huts where you can warm up. The highest peaks range from 6000 to 7000 feet.
Riders of all abilities can find open play areas offering gentle slopes and challenging hillsides to temp even the most adventurous rider seeking the steep and deep.
All snowmobiles are required to have an Idaho registration and sticker. which along with trail maps are available at most Priest Lake businesses. Please designate our 9A region when you register to help maintain our groomed trail system. And, remember to put our new Snowmobile App on your iphone! |
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Special Interest
Winter at Priest Lake State Park
Indian Creek campground remains open when Mother Nature covers the ground with beautiful white powder. Most people think the park goes into hibernation like the bear; Well that is when a new form of rereation begins. Indian Creek has approximately 8 miles of groomed cross country ski and snowshoe trails. The campground has 6 camper cabins for rent. The boat launch is plowed for the avid fisherman and multiple campsites are open for those wanting the full winter adventure. Enjoy FREE XC Ski and Shoeshoe lessons plus arts and crafts for kids, chair messages, and fat tire biking on January 7, 2017. There is 24 hour fuel and even the Park Store is open. Snowmobilers can park and ride from the campground parking lot and access 400 miles of groomed trails. Remember when you put away your shorts and pull out the snow pants, Priest Lake State Park is ready to fill your recreational needs.
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Sports Enthusiasts
Winter Festivities
 Priest Lake Winter Festivities begin in early January with FREE X-Country and Showshoe lessons at Indian Creek State Park on the 9th.
Then for three weekends, several teams battle for first place in the 48th Annual Showshoe Softball Tournament in the field between Millies and Korner Club on Hwy 57. On the same weekend as the tournament finals (Feb 6-7). Priest Lake is
priviledged to host the U.S.Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races which will include teams from all over the northwest and Canada.
On January 15th and again on Februar
y 19 you won't want to miss the
Vintage Snowmobile Races
at Forest Service Airstrip on Hwy 57 beginning at 11 AM. Get the dust polished off the old relics and take them for a spin. Collectors items will be on sale, too. Need more info? Contact Race Director: Mike Courteau at (509) 599.5539.
Winterfest at Hill's, is the last weekend in February where you'll have fun playing
coed snowshoe volley ball in the snow and enjoying great food and music end the evening.
Check our Winter Calender in the side bar for dates and times and make Priest Lake one of your winter destinations.
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Volunteers Needed for Nordic Program
For the past 16 years, the Priest Lake Nordic Club has operated a ski program for elementary school students from three regional schools, Priest Lake, Priest River, and Idaho Hill. The students are bused to the Priest Lake Golf Course and ski or snow shoe for two hours on groomed trails. The events occur from January to March, usually on weekdays for a total of six ski sessions.
Volunteers are needed to monitor the students durng the sessions. Skiers with all levels of skiing experience are needed. If you have the winter blues and want some healthy activity, please take this opportunity to experience the joy and delight of the students as they participate in this program. If you wish to help out, please contact Don Anderson (donandgracia@aol.com), or call Bob Stutz (208-443-3130) or Cathe Rosenberg (208-699-0843.
Also, volunteers are needed for grooming ski and snow shoe trails at Hanna Flats, the golf course, and other locations. For more information contact Tom Weitz (406-431-1219) or email weitzinhel@msn.com.
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Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 174, Coolin, Idaho 83821
888.774.3785
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PRIEST LAKE
FALL AND WINTER EVENTS
2016-2017
December
2 Wild Game Banquet
and Auction at
Nickleplate Rest
4 PM, Nordman
7 Chamber Holiday Dinner/Gift Exchange/Annual Meeting 6 PM Nickleplate, Nordman
9-10 Christmas Craft
Night 4-10 PM
Autumn's Loft
17 Priest Lake State
Park Winterfest
Indian Creek Hqtrs
31 New Year' Eve
Celebrations at
local resorts
January
1
Autumn's Loft winter hours begin, call 208- 443-0216
7 Free Idaho Park N' Ski Day, Free Lessons, Guided Snowshoe hike at Indian Creek State Park
14-15
48th Snowshoe Softball Tournament Hwy 57/Luby Bay Rd
15 Vintage Snowmobile
Races, 12 noon
Hwy 57, Forest
Service Airstrip
21-22
48th Snowshoe
Softball Tournament Hwy 57/Luby Bay Rd
28-29
48th Snowshoe
Softball Tournament Hwy 57/Luby Bay Rd
28 George Hill Memorial Snowshoe Volleyball Tournament
February
4-5
U. S. Pacific Coast Championship
Sled Dog Races
19
Vintage Snowmobile Races - 11 AM FS
Airstrip,
Hwy 57
25-26
Winterfest
Hills Resort
March
5
Autumn's Loft Midnight Madness Cabin Fever Art Class 4 PM
April
2
Autumn's Loft
Children's Art Class
11 AM
15
Logger's Day
Nordman
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