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VALLEY TRANSIT BUS RUNS FROM MOSCOW TO ELK RIVER EVERY WEDNESDAY

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to enter the drawing for a Vegas Vacation for Two

Tickets available @ The Elk River Lodge 7am- 7pm Daily

Drawing will be held May 17, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to enter the drawing for a Vegas Vacation for Two

Tickets available @ The Elk River Lodge 7am- 7pm Daily

Drawing will be held May 17, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to enter the drawing for a Vegas Vacation for Two

Tickets available @ The Elk River Lodge 7am- 7pm Daily

Drawing will be held May 25, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 DAY 2 NIGHT VEGAS VACATION PACKAGE FOR TWO DRAWING- FROM ELK RIVER RAC -

Tickets available @ The Elk River Lodge 7am- 7pm Daily

DRAWING WILL BE HELD SUNDAY EVENING JUNE 21ST.

 

Events Trail Reports

 

 

JUNE 2009

  •  JUNE 13TH, 2009 -IDAHO FREE FISHING DAY ON ELK CREEK RESERVOIR

No FISHING license required

 

  • ATV FUN RUN - June 20th

 

  • SQUARE DANCE WEEKEND


 

  • JUNE 21, 2009- 11:00 AM elk river days planning meeting

@eLK rIVER lODGE & gENERAL sTORE - and/or you may call connie mccartney 826-3299 for more information

 

    • 3 DAY 2 NIGHT VEGAS VACATION PACKAGE FOR TWO DRAWING- FROM ELK RIVER RAC -

    Tickets available @ The Elk River Lodge , LOG INN AND TOM'S TAVERN

    DRAWING WILL BE HELD SUNDAY EVENING JUNE 21ST

     

  • LOG INN: Grand Opening - June 27th, 2009 - Live Music by DEM

     

  • Elk River historical society museum -

opens on request

JULY 2009

  • JULY 4TH - FIREWORKS IN THE MOUNTAINS - 9:30 PM

 

  • Beginning July 15th - 2nd annual biggest huckleberry contest - 100% payback

$3.00 per entry - you may enter as many times as you like

each berry will be weighed on a grain scale

100% payback -

  • we buy huckleberries - Bring them into the lodge in freezer bags free of dirt & leaves (do not wash please)

 

  • ELK RIVER FLY - IN - DATE & TIME TBA --OR YOU CAN FLY IN ANYTIME YOU LIKE for Connie's homemade huckleberry pie &  soft serve ice cream!!

I have yet to obtain the new identifier for CPTPA's airstrip

  • annual huckleberry festival elk river lodge - jULY 18, 2008

  • COMMUNITY YARD SALE - MAPS WILL BE POSTED FOR ALL SALE LOCATIONS IN ELK RIVER

  • craft SHOW & SALE  -vendors welcome (SPECIALTY food vendors WILL BE CONSIDERED BUT MUST BE APPROVED please AND REQUIRE A FEE FOR WATER/ELEC HOOK UPS) we do not charge for "booth" space , you are responsible for your own sales tax filing - it is primitive outdoor booth space - if you require electricity or water, you must get permission from the property owners- you must provide all items for your booth - we do not provide tents, awnings, chairs or tables. (we have a small amount of tables and chairs for the few locals who set up on our porch)

  • biggest huckleberry contest

 

AUGUST 2009

  • JULY 31,aug.1, 2 -  Too Broke for that other bike rally

Contact larry yockey or bob pfiester 208-826-3396 for more info

  • camping  1 night - $10 donation

2 nights - $15 donation

  • high hand 50/50 poker ride -

first & last card drawn at log inn - sign up 9-10am

  • live music

  • spirit & beer garden

  • bike show, bike rodeo & games

no pyrotechnics - no attitudes - no firearms

dogs must be on leashes (elk river has a leash law)

parents must be responsible for children

  • rooms available:

elk river lodge & general store - 208-826-3299                                         (showers only $5.00 per person)

huckleberry heaven condos - 208-826-3405

sponsored by abate of north Idaho - st Joe river riders

 

 

Elk River Days 2009 Aug. 14, 15 & 16

Elk River Days 2009

August 14, 15 & 16th

Friday Aug. 14

Will be a Potluck Dinner in the City Park

(Need Volunteers to Sign up for set up and tear down all weekend long in the park)

Will the Church be doing breakfast in the park on Saturday and Sunday?

Saturday Aug. 15th

Parade - Need someone to help with call list for invitations to participate in the parade – Tonya

Need someone to help organize/line up at the starting point the am of the parade

Need someone to announce the parade

Need to borrow canopy’s for park (shaded seating)

The Community Center will be open with taxidermy displays

The Museum will be open

Need to find the "Pony Lady’s" Phone number for pony rides

Treasure Hunt for the Kids at the Elk River Lodge

BBQ in the Park

Logging Events: Contact Jim Martin or Shelley and Curt McLam for more info…

Cakewalk – Does syringa club want to put this on this year?

Duck Races – Bud Nelson

Blow Fish Contests – Tom’s Tavern

Fiddler’s on the Porch

Kids Play Day in the Park – Judy Miller

VENDORS WELCOME – SPECIALTY FOOD VENDORS WILL BE ALLOWED BUT WILL HAVE TO PAY A FEE FOR WATER/ELECTRIC/BOOTH SPACE – ARTS AND CRAFT VENDORS WELCOME AT NO CHARGE- BUSINESS SERVICES WELCOME TO SET UP INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS AS WELL

Sunday Aug. 16th

Sunday Services in the Park?

Karaoke on the Porch at Elk River Lodge

NEXT PLANNING MEETING WILL BE SUNDAY JUNE 21ST AT 11 AM AT THE ELK RIVER LODGE

PLEASE ATTEND, WE NEED NEW IDEAS AND VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

(THIS WAS 2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS) 2009 SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED SOON

 

FRIDAY, :

  • 6:00 pm – Potluck at the City Park – Free Sloppy Joes (Elk & Deer) Bring a covered dish to pass, your own plates, utensils & buns.

SATURDAY,

  • 7:30 – 10:00 am – Church Breakfast in the Park
  • 10:00 am – Parade

 National Guard Rock Wall Climb in City Hall Parking Lot

  • 11:00 am – Cakewalk in the Park

            Kids Treasure Hunt – Elk River Lodge

  • 12 Noon – Fire Dept. BBQ in the Park

            Kid’s Play Day in the Park

Huckleberry Pie & Ice Cream at the Elk River Lodge

  • 1:00 pm – Registration for Logging Events
  • 2:00 pm – Logging Events – 100% Payback
  • 2:00 – 4:00 pm – Fiddlers on the Porch – Elk River Lodge
  • 4:00 pm – Duck Race – Buy your duck at Tom’s Tavern

Visit Elk River Historical Society Museum

  • 5:00 pm – Blowfish Contest at Tom’s Tavern
  • 6:00 pm – Karaoke with Dawn on the Porch at the Elk River Lodge
  • 8:00 pm – Live Music at Tom’s Tavern and The Log Inn

SUNDAY AUG :

  • 7:30 – 10:00  am – Church Breakfast in the Park
  • 11:00 am – Church Service in the Park

 

For more info: Call (208) 826-3299

SEPTEMBER 2008

  •  ATV Mud Bog -

 

  • Labor Day Power Chute Weekend-

  •  Public Field Trip with Forest Service - Sept. 24th @ 10:00 am and Sept 27th @ 10:00 am if unable to attend the prior- at the Elk River Lodge & General Store.. Your input is needed to make the management recommendations for the  Robo Elk Project....

 IF YOU RECREATE in Elk River this affects YOU!!!!   

Those participating will be responsible for their own transportation, food and water.  The Forest Service will guide vehicles from Elk River to selected wites, provide further info about the project and your input is needed. The plan is to return to Elk River by 4 pm both days

if these days are inconvenient and you would still like to provide input or have any questions about the project or the field trips please contact Kara Chadwick by phone 208-875-1131 or in person at the Palouse Ranger District office, Potlatch Idaho.

OCTOBER 2008

  • oCT. 4, 2008    5pm - ??????????  ---  GRAND - RE-OPENING PIG ROAST & POTLUCK - TOM'S tAVERN

MEET LAURA & HER STAFF - UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

GAMES, DOOR PRIZES, SISTER'S TWO KARAOKE

  • bEGINNING OCT. 3RD - 7PM - WEEKLY POOL TOURNAMENTS AT TOM'S TAVERN

 

  • Oct. 31 - Elk River Free Library-Spooky Halloween Teddy Tales!

Wear a costume instead of P.J.'s!!!

  • Nov. 1 - 2pm - Pinata & Pizza in the Park

  • Nov. 1 - 5:30 pm Halloween Costume Contest@ The Elk River Lodge

 

  • SnoDrifters of Latah County

 

NOVEMBER 2008

 

Sat11/1 – Karaoke w/Dawn @ Elk Butte Log Inn 7:00 pm

 

Sun. 11/2 – Daylight Savings Time Ends – Fall Back…..turn clocks back one hour Sat. night

 

Mon. 11/3, 10, 17 & 24–

Every Monday Night –

Football Half Time Dinner @ Tom’s Tavern

 

Tues. 11/4 – Election Day – your vote counts!

 

Wed. 11/5 – Valley Transit Project meeting in Bovill @ Community Center 6 pm

 

Fri. 11/7, 14, 21 & 28 –

Every Friday Night

Pool Tournament @

Tom’s Tavern

Sign up @ 7pm Starts at 7:30

 

Tues. 11/11 – Veteran’s Day

 City Council Mtg. 6:30 pm

 

Fri. 11/14 - Pool Tournament @ Tom’s 7pm

 

Sat. 11/15 – Karaoke w/Dawn @ Elk Butte Log Inn 7:00 pm

 

Thurs. 11/20 – Open House @ Library 6:00 pm

Ambulance Meeting 6:00 pm

Fire Dept Meeting 7:00 pm

 

Fri. 11/21 – Karaoke w/Dawn @ Elk Butte Log Inn

Pool Tournament @ Tom’s 7pm

 

Sat. 11/22 – FREE Extrication Training @ Community Center 8am – 3pm

Click here for Poster

 

Thurs. 11/27 – Thanksgiving Day – No school

Potluck @ Tom’s Tavern

 

Fri 11/28 – No School

Pool Tournament @ Tom’s 7pm

  • SnoDrifters of Latah County

 

 

 

DECEMBER 2008

Merry Christmas

 Join the Birthday Celebration at the Elk River Community Bible Church – Candlelight service Christmas Eve @ 4:30 pm

 

Santa Claus is coming to town!

On Christmas Eve, Santa will once again, make a special stop in Elk River.  He will ride around town on the fire engine to let everyone know that he has arrived.  Go meet him at the Welcome Sign Board at 6:00 pm to receive your sack of goodies from Santa.

 

Customer Appreciation Day – The Elk River Lodge

Goodies served all day to say Thank you for your patronage!

Saturday Dec. 20th, 2008

 9 am - 6pm

 

You are invited:   Christmas Party

5pm -7pm

Dec. 20th

Andrew Bloom Community Center

Menu:

Chili & Crackers

Macaroni & cheese

Pizza

Punch, Cider & Hot Chocolate

Cupcakes!

potluck gratefully accepted, but not required....

Entertainment:

-before the party: Customer appreciation day at the Elk River Lodge & General Store, Walk-about town & enjoy the lights and displays; Youth Center and Museum open 1-4 pm

=at the party: Christmas song, books with words and music, piano on stage, electric keyboard on or off stage, guitar, trumpet and recorder: youth will be rehearsing a play they plan to film during Christmas vacation, cupcakes!

Your hosts: Victoria Styre, Todd Smith, Chance Edwin Smith, Judy Miller and Margaret Planagan 

 

Pirates Gift Exchange & Karaoke – Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 – At Tom’s Tavern – bring a gift to get a gift – 7pm.

Sun. Dec. 7th & 14th – Visiting Pastor may become full time – Anyone from our community is welcome to attend Sunday Services beginning at 11:00 am – with the potlucks to follow

Come Help Decorate the Elk River City Park, Community Center and Welcome Sign Board for the Holidays- Volunteers needed! Sat. Dec. 6th 10 am to 3 pm – Refreshments in the Community Center – To Donate food or for more info, contact Judy Miller or there is a sign up sheet at the Elk River Lodge.

 

  • SnoDrifters of Latah County

December 4th Board Meeting Host: Ed & Karon Neville’s 6:30 p.m.
December 18th Holiday Party

Ham Dinner/gift exchange

 Just Like Home Daycare

N. Main; Moscow

 Dinner: 6:00 pm

Meeting: 7:00 p.m.

 

JANUARY 2009

New YEARS DAY CRAB FEED & POTLUCK  Jan 1, 2009 begins at 3pm:

TOM'S TAVERN 

Tom's provides the crab, oysters & champagne

you bring side dishes, desserts, etc....To pass.

 

Jan. 9, 10 & 11- Family Fun in the Back Country  Elk River's Annual Winter Fest

Elk River’s Winter Fest Celebration

  • Friday Jan 9:

Pool Tournament - Sign up at 7pm, play begins @ 7:30 pm - Tom's Tavern

  • Saturday Jan 10:

 SnowDrifter’s Winter Club Ride - 9:30 @ Groomer Shed – everyone invited --Postponed until Feb. 7th

Snow Sculpture Contest – Sign up between 9-11 am @ Elk River Lodge – Winner announced 4pm.

Tom’s Tavern – Elk Butte Log Inn

  • Saturday Jan 10 & Sunday Jan 11:

YamaFest – Presented by Palouse Country Sports – 9am – 4pm both days

Come on out for Food, Fun & Ride the newest 2009 Yamaha models available for demo FREE with valid license and completed registration form.

Parks and Recs is putting on an Avalanche class in Elk River on January 31st.  It is an excellent class, with hands on training.  The contact info is below.  All Snowmobilers should attend this class.!

 Idaho Dept. of Parks and Rec.  

has set their dates for avalanche classes in your regions. Please try and attend one in your area!  cost is FREE. 
How can you turn down a class that could save your life,  a rider in your group, or someone in the area
that could use your help? 

Contact:  Melissa Connors - mconnors@idpr.idaho.gov or
Marc Hildesheim - mhildesheim@idpr.idaho.gov
2885 Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 769-1511

 

FEBRUARY 2009

  • Super Bowl Party: Feb. 1st - Tom's Tavern - 2pm

Appetizer Potluck - Prizes awarded every quarter

  • Super Bowl Party: Feb. 1st - Elk Butte Log Inn

Drink and Food Specials - Prizes

  • Snowmobile Responsibility Safety Course: Feb. 1st - Elk River Community center 9am - 4 pm (there will be a break for lunch)

Sponsored by Idaho State Snowmobile Association

This course will cover basic safety - hand signals- survival - appropriate clothing - supplies= food and water= preparing your sled, etc...

After classroom we will move to the aristrip for demonstrations on snowmobiles

Please RSVP by 1/29 or for more information:

Lauren Frei, ISSA Safety Chairman 208-743-7409

Diana Olson, ISSA President 208-826-3628

 

  • SnoDrifter's Club Ride: Feb. 7th - Elk River Groomers Shed at 9:30 am

courses determined by number & experience of riders

Want to learn your way around the trails????

Be at the groomers shed by 9:30 am - Can do a trail ride and a hill climbing/boondocking ride

Join the Club Today!!!! Members needed! Click Here to find out how to sign up!

 

  • SnoDrifter's Planning Meeting for the Upcoming SnoDeo Family Fun Event - 4pm at the Elk River Lodge

 

  • BingoNight - Feb. 9th - Elk River Community Center (City hall)  Everyone invited!

.25 cents per card with 50% payback per game. The other 50% goes to the Black out pot. Around 10 games will be played.

 

  • Feb. 12th – Elk River RAC (Regional Action Corp) Open Public Meeting – 2pm – Elk River Free Library – You DO NOT Need to be a member to attend! You DO NOT need to be a resident of Elk River to attend! New members always accepted.

     

  •  Annual Ice Fishing Derby - Feb. 14th

Sponsored by the Elk River RAC (Regional Action Corporation)

  100% Payback!!!                                       

Sign up/Register at the Elk River Lodge between 9 am and 11 am – Late entries will be considered but not guaranteed. Cost is only $10.00 per person – Open to ALL ages!!! Fish must be back to the lodge and weighed in by 4:00 pm – Then they may be gutted. First prize goes to the single fish which weighs the most – 100% Cash Payback. Prizes awarded through 5th place – Also prizes will go to the youngest and oldest fisherpersons; and the smallest fish.

MARCH 2009

  • SnoDrifters Spring Snodeo- Family Fun- March 14th - RESCHEDULED to March 21, 2009 -- 10am - 2pm tentative time.... Elk River Airport- Carnival, Snowmobile Radar Runs, Snowmobile Barrel Races, Snowmobile Egg Race, Blind Man's Snowmobile Run- Scavenger Hunt Type  Snowmobile Fun Run, Little Kids activities, SnowBall Toss, 3 legged race, more information will be posted

  • concessions will be provided on site

  • Looking for sponsors for Prizes --- Gift Certificates work GREAT!!!!

  • Need volunteers to run events

  • SnoDrifters meeting Thursday Night March 12 email criggs@tds.net for more info

Elk River Youth Center will be open  from 2-4 pm

Karaoke w/Dawn at the Log Inn at 8pm

Get a chance for a FREE Huckleberry Ice Cream Cone all day at the Elk River Lodge & General Store

Buy Your Raffle Tickets!!!!

Prize provided by Tom's tavern : 3 day 2 night stay in Vegas with Casino Bucks. Proceeds benefit the SnoDrifter's of Latah County Snowmobile Club!

  • Winners will be listed below

  •  Sno Drifters - Elk River Airport Drag Races -Feb. 22nd   RESCHEDULED

MARCH 1, 2009

$2.00 Gate Fee, 12 yrs & under FREE

Race Entry Fees:

$15 + $5 ins. Per Class Stock

$20 + $5 ins Per Class-Modified

$25 + $5 ins Per Class Open Unlimited

STOCK CLASSES MODIFIED CLASSES OPEN MODIFIED
0-300 0-300 ANY CC
301-400 301-400  
401-500 401-500  
501-600 501-600  
601-700 601-700  
701-800 701-800  
801-900 801-900  
901 & OVER 901 & OVER  

PAYBACK:

STOCK, MODIFIED AND OPEN MODIFIED - 100% RACER'S ENTRY FEE

MINI CLASS Time Trials Only-Pipes allowed-  4-6 YRS- TROPHIES

KID'S CLASS  Time Trials Only - Pipes allowed - 7-12 YRS - 300 STOCK CLASS  - PAYBACK: TROPHIES

TEEN CLASS Time Trials Only - Pipes allowed-  13-17 YRS - 600 STOCK CLASS - PAYBACK: TROPHIES

WOMEN'S CLASS-STOCK ONLY 600 & UNDER, 601 & UP - PAYBACK:TROPHIES

STOCK CLASS RULES:

Any Clutch mods exhaust systems, and intake mods other than stock not permitted.  Stock track length and paddles and skis a must, picks are allowed

Mod Class Rules:

Must retain manufacturers engine cases and bulk head, any track, suspension, tunnel engine mods, exhaust system and picks are allowed.

Open Mod Rules:

Nitrous, turbo's, supercharger's any CC or any other modifications and picks are allowed.

Protests:

Protester puts up $100, if ruling is found in favor of protested sled, owner of said sled is awarded the $100.

Sign up and Tech Inspection: 8-9:30 am

Driver Meeting: 9:30 am

Races begin at 10:00 am SHARP

 

In collaboration with SnoDrifter's, Elk River RAC,

 Budweiser, Big Country Radio, Palouse Country Sports and all the sponsors listed to the right ;

we are able to reschedule this event for March 1, 2009

APRIL  2009

  • April 11th, 2009 

FREE Kids Easter Egg Hunt - Sign up at the Elk River Lodge @1:00 pm

two age divisions -- 5 & under and 6-12

  • April 18th, 2009

Pool Tournament Championships at Tom's Tavern

  • April 12, 2009 - Easter Services@ Elk River Community Bible Church

MAY 2009

SPONSORED BY ELK RIVER RAC - SIGN IN AT THE ELK RIVER LODGE 7 - 11 AM - MUST HAVE FISH BACK AND WEIGHED IN AT THE LODGE BY 4PM.

$10.00 ENTRY FEE - 100% PAYBACK 

Click here for winners/prize lists

5 different age divisions - Free T-shirt for all entrants - Can Pre-Register or register the day of the event - Prizes will be posted as they come in. Anyone wishing to donate cash or prizes please contact me - tdelphous@turbonet.com  208-826-3275 or 3299

click here for Winners/Prize Lists

  • ATV FUN RUN - May 16th

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    • BLOWFISH CONTEST - MAY 16, 2009 - 4:00 PM = TOM'S TAVERN

     

    • KARAOKE W/ DAWN - MAY 16, 2009 - 8:00 PM - LOG INN

     

    • 3 DAY 2 NIGHT VEGAS VACATION PACKAGE FOR TWO DRAWING- FROM ELK RIVER RAC -

    Tickets available @ The Elk River Lodge 7am- 7pm Daily

    DRAWING WILL BE HELD SUNDAY EVENING MAY 17TH

     

    •  39th annual BOAT RACES - May 22, 23 & 24th

    stateline out board racing association

    LIVE music - 

    • LOG INN - rim shot  - saturday,  may 23rd, 2009 8:00 pm

    • TOM'S TAVERN - KARAOKE W/ FRANCIS DEE - SAT AND SUN, MAY 23 & 24

    • 3 DAY 2 NIGHT VEGAS VACATION PACKAGE FOR TWO DRAWING- FROM ELK RIVER RAC -

    Tickets available @ The Elk River Lodge 7am- 7pm Daily

    DRAWING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY MAY 25TH

     

    • three pines cemetery  & our pet cemetery

    many u. s. veterans are here with us...

     feel free to visit

    and pause a moment with respect

    this memorial day

    407 W. Main st elk river Idaho 

    Ph# 208-826-3498

     

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3 DAY 2 NIGHT VEGAS VACATION PACKAGE FOR TWO                                    "IN TOWN "            DRAWING DATES:

  • MAY 17TH, 2009 (ENTRIES ALLOWED FROM 7:00 AM MAY 2 TO 7:00 PM MAY 17TH)

  •  MAY 25TH, 2009 (ENTRIES ALLOWED FROM 7:00 AM MAY 18TH TO 7:00 PM MAY 25TH)

  • JUNE 21ST, 2009 (ENTRIES ALLOWED FROM 7:00 AM MAY 26TH TO 7:00 PM JUNE 21ST)

  • JULY 6TH, 2009 (ENTRIES ALLOWED FROM 7:00 AM JUNE 22ND TO 7:00 PM JULY 6TH)

  • JULY 19TH, 2009 (ENTRIES ALLOWED FROM 7:00 AM JULY 7TH TO 7:00 PM JULY 19TH)

  • AUGUST 2ND, 2009 (ENTRIES ALLOWED FROM 7:00 AM JULY 20TH TO 7:00 PM AUGUST 2ND)

  • AUGUST 16TH, 2009 (ENTRIES ALLOWED FROM 7:00 AM AUGUST 3RD TO 7:00 PM AUGUST 16TH)

  • SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2009 (ENTRIES ALLOWED FROM 7:00 AM AUGUST 17TH TO 7:00 PM SEPTEMBER 7TH)