document.write("<p><a href=\"http://downtownsandpoint.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/news_upload/DSBA_2dMardiGras_2edb.Mardi Gras Map.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"></a><br><P align=center><FONT face=\"\"><FONT face=Calibri size=6>Join us for a mad, mad Mardi Gras<BR>in beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho!<BR></FONT></FONT><FONT face=\"\"><FONT face=Calibri size=5><EM>February 6, 11-16, 2010</EM></FONT></FONT></P>");
      
      document.write("<P align=center><SPAN style=\"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA\">The season of Carnival is upon us! Come to Sandpoint for the <STRONG>8th annual Mardi Gras</STRONG>. Filled with outrageous events, celebratory contests, and hilarious performances at locations throughout town.<BR><BR>- <EM><A href=\"http://www.sandpointonline.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/news_upload/SO_2dStories_2edb.mardi_gras_brochure_color_FINAL_021110[1].pdf\" target=_blank><EM>Download a 2010 brochure/map (935 KB pdf)</EM></A></EM><BR></P></SPAN></p><p></a><br><P><STRONG></STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><STRONG><IMG alt=\"\" hspace=0 src=\"http://downtownsandpoint.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/DSBA_2dMardiGras_2edb.Kick-off.jpg\" align=top border=0></STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><STRONG>Saturday, February 6, 2010</STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA\">- <STRONG>Mad Cap Mardi Gras Bayou Bash and Masquerade Party</STRONG>. Trinity at City Beach and the Downtown Business Association present the Map Cap Mardi Gras Bayou Bash and Masquerade Party at <A href=\"http://www.cafetrinitysandpoint.com/\" target=_blank>Trinity at City Beach</A>, 56 Bridge Street in Sandpoint. The 8th annual celebration kicks off in style with dinner, including New Orleans' favorites such as Crawfish boil, chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage gumbo, Po'Boys and more. Jazz it up with a crazy Mardi Gras costume and show it off while you dance to The Back Street Dixie, enjoy drink specials and more. Plus vote for the Mardi Gras king and queen. Doors open at 6 p.m.; admission is $3 per person.<BR></SPAN></P></p><p></a><br><P><STRONG><IMG alt=\"\" hspace=0 src=\"http://downtownsandpoint.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/DSBA_2dMardiGras_2edb.thursday.jpg\" align=top border=0></STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><STRONG>February 11, 2010</STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA\">- <STRONG>Guess the Beads Kick-off</STRONG> (ongoing throughout the celebration at participating businesses). Ends at noon on Fat Tuesday. Do you feel lucky? Either way give it a try! You have&nbsp;a chance to win fabulous prizes! A variety of Sandpoint businesses are participating and there is no limit on how many times you can win. Go ahead ... visit all the locations and make your best guess … you never know, you could get lucky!<BR><BR>- <STRONG>Open Mic Night and Mardi Gras Costume Contest</STRONG> at Coldwater Creek Wine Bar, 311 N. First Ave. Arrive incognito dressed in&nbsp;a crazy Mardi Gras costume&nbsp;and belt out your favorite songs during Open Mic Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.<BR></SPAN></P></p><p><a href=\"http://downtownsandpoint.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/news_upload/DSBA_2dMardiGras_2edb.Golf Scramble Registration Form 2008.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"></a><br><P><STRONG><IMG alt=\"\" hspace=0 src=\"http://downtownsandpoint.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/DSBA_2dMardiGras_2edb.friday.jpg\" align=top border=0></STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><STRONG>February 12, 2010</STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><FONT face=Calibri>-&nbsp;<STRONG>Valentine's Day at the Winery - Merlove &amp; Chocolate</STRONG>. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts a special event featuring Merlot, chocolate and live music. The winery will be offering the Merlot Library Flight paired with three different types of chocolate, which will enhance and bring out the characteristics of each Merlot. Cost is $7 for Wine Thief Society members, and $10 for non-members. Enjoy live music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., as well, with Mike &amp; Shanna Thompson.<BR></FONT><FONT face=Calibri><BR>- <STRONG>Under 21 Party</STRONG>. EFX Bowling, 120 S. Division&nbsp;in Sandpoint,&nbsp;offers up&nbsp;Mardi Gras fun for families. Your kids will enjoy cosmic bowling at EFX from&nbsp;6 p.m. to&nbsp;8 p.m.<BR><BR>-&nbsp;<STRONG>The Follies</STRONG>. Angels Over Sandpoint presents their annual adult variety show production, The Follies, featuring zany local acts in the Panida Theater. The performance begins at 8 p.m.&nbsp;(doors open at 7 p.m.). But if you don't already have a ticket, you're out of luck this year - both&nbsp;shows are&nbsp;<STRONG>SOLD OUT</STRONG>.<BR></P></FONT></p><p></a><br><P><STRONG><IMG alt=\"\" hspace=0 src=\"http://downtownsandpoint.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/DSBA_2dMardiGras_2edb.saturday.jpg\" align=top border=0></STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><STRONG>February 13, 2010</STRONG> </P>");
      
      document.write("<P><FONT face=Calibri>- <STRONG>Downtown Golf Scramble</STRONG>. Downtown businesses&nbsp;host a fun, creative and outrageous golf course for designated teams and individuals. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. with an awards luncheon at 1 p.m</FONT><FONT face=Calibri>.<BR><BR>-&nbsp;</FONT><FONT face=Calibri><STRONG>Rubber Chicken Fling</STRONG>. Stressed, overworked, need a release? We have the answer for you! Visit participating businesses downtown from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and try to throw a rubber chicken into a container or target. Each business has a different theme and will be handing out more beads to collect.<BR><BR>-&nbsp;<STRONG>Valentine's Day at the Winery - Merlove &amp; Chocolate</STRONG>. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts a special event&nbsp;featuring Merlot, chocolate and live music. The winery will be offering the Merlot Library Flight paired with three different types of chocolate, which will enhance and bring out the characteristics of each Merlot. Tastings are $7 for Wine Thief Society members, and $10 for non-members. Enjoy live music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., as well, with&nbsp;Mick Croon.<BR><BR>-&nbsp;<STRONG>The Follies</STRONG>. Angels Over Sandpoint presents their annual adult variety show production, The Follies, featuring zany local acts in the Panida Theater. The performance begins at 8 p.m.&nbsp;(doors open at 7 p.m.). But if you don't already have a ticket, you're out of luck this year - both&nbsp;shows are&nbsp;<STRONG>SOLD OUT</STRONG>.<BR></P></FONT></p><p></a><br><P><STRONG><IMG alt=\"\" hspace=0 src=\"http://downtownsandpoint.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/DSBA_2dMardiGras_2edb.sunday.jpg\" align=top border=0></STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><STRONG>February 14, 2010</STRONG> </P>");
      
      document.write("<P><FONT face=Calibri>- <STRONG>Family Day</STRONG>.&nbsp;Cedar Street Bridge hosts a free Family Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your family to participate in mask making, Spam carving and an Oreo-stacking competition. Cheer your children on, laugh and enjoy all the Carnival silliness.<BR><BR>-&nbsp;<STRONG>Valentine's Day at the Winery - Merlove &amp; Chocolate</STRONG>. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., hosts a special Valentine's Day event featuring Merlot, chocolate and live music. The winery will be offering the Merlot Library Flight paired with three different types of chocolate, which will enhance and bring out the characteristics of each Merlot. Tasting fee is $7 for Wine Thief Society members, and $10 for non-members. Plus enjoy live music from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring Donna Brosh and her harp.<BR></FONT></P></p><p></a><br><P><STRONG><IMG alt=\"\" hspace=0 src=\"http://downtownsandpoint.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/DSBA_2dMardiGras_2edb.monday.jpg\" align=top border=0></STRONG></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><STRONG>February 15, 2010</STRONG> </P>");
      
      document.write("<P><FONT face=Calibri>- <STRONG>Mardi Gras Poker Run</STRONG>. From&nbsp;3 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy this family-friendly activity throughout town! Earn your poker hand by visiting participating businesses and following their instructions. They may ask you to do something ridiculous like sing, animal calls, etc. or ask you a trivia question in order for you to earn your card. Bring your poker hand to MickDuff’s&nbsp;Brewing, 312 N. First Ave.,&nbsp;at 6 p.m for an awards party.<BR></FONT><FONT face=Calibri></P></FONT></p><p></a><br><P><IMG alt=\"\" hspace=0 src=\"http://downtownsandpoint.com/cgi-scr"+"ipt/csNews/image_upload/DSBA_2dMardiGras_2edb.tuesday.jpg\" align=top border=0></P>");
      
      document.write("<P><STRONG>FAT TUESDAY, February 16, 2010</STRONG> </P>");
      
      document.write("<P><FONT face=Calibri>- <STRONG>Mardi Gras Finale</STRONG> throughout the downtown \"French Quarter\"<BR><BR>-&nbsp;<STRONG>Trivia FAT Tuesday</STRONG>. Test your Mardi Gras trivia knowledge at MickDuff's, 312 N. First Ave., beginning at 7 p.m.<BR><BR>-&nbsp;<STRONG>Relay for Life Mardi Gras Kickoff</STRONG>. The Masonic Lodge in Sandpoint, 319 N. 2nd Ave., hosts the kickoff of the Relay for Life at 5:30 p.m. Appetizers, plus wine and beer, will be provided by Laughing Dog and Pend d'Oreille Winery. Everyone is invited to join in this event, and find out how you can have a special part in the fight against cancer (plus get your beads!). For more information, contact BJ Tietjen at 208-263-2441, e-mail <A href=\"mailto:bjnet@hughes.net\">bjnet@hughes.net</A>, or visit <A href=\"http://www.relayforlife.org/bonnerid\" target=_blank>RelayforLife.org/bonnerid</A>.<BR></FONT></P></p><p></a><br><P><STRONG></STRONG></P>");
      
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      document.write("<P><FONT face=Calibri>- Mask displays<BR>- Guess the Beads in the Bowl<BR></P></FONT><FONT face=Calibri></FONT></p>");
      
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