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PORTaPOTTIES-

50/50 Raffle -  AT THE ELK RIVER LODGE    Proceeds go to the Potty Fund of The Elk River RAC


FYI

There is no Cellular Service in town. We do have a payphone - bring lots of quarters or we do sell calling cards

Elk River DOES HAVE a LEASH LAW, please respect your animals and your neighbors.

SPEED LIMIT in town is ONLY 15 MPH - SLOW DOWN.....

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT

The Burn Pile is only for things that will burn....and if you put trash on the burn pile - BURN IT!!!! Do not leave it there to blow around....

Garbage is NOT free - Everyone who lives here is charged $1.00 per bag -- So thank you first of all for being respectful enough to bag it up and not leave it - if you stop in at most of the businesses - they will take the bag and a dollar and put it out with our weekly pickup -- The dumpsters are not for public use either, The Rec District pays a high dollar for these for the convenience of their camping guests.  Please respect our trash rules. Thank you

Recycle aluminum cans- please crush and bag the cans and place them in the trailer in front of Kids Club - Proceeds go toward youth activities in Elk River Thanks to Friends of Elk River Kids Workshop

Anyone who would like to sponsor, put on an event, etc... for Elk River please feel free.... you can contact me to put the info online here at NO charge.  

Vendors are welcome at all of our events - We do not allow Food Vendors - We do not "charge" for "Booth" space - and you are totally responsible for all sales tax and licensing requirements. Booth space is primitive outdoor space. No electric, no water, No tents/awnings, No tables, No chairs are provided.  You must simply get  permission to set up from the property owners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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MAY 2008

some spring events have had to be pushed back due to the snow

  • 5th annual fishing derby - May 3rd, 2008 rescheduled for may 17th

SPONSORED BY ELK RIVER REC DISTRICT - SIGN IN AT THE ELK RIVER LODGE 8 - 11 AM - MUST HAVE FISH BACK AND WEIGHED IN AT THE LODGE BY 4PM. $10.00 ENTRY FEE - 100% PAYBACK

  • ATV FUN RUN - May 17th, 2008 rescheduled for June 7th

  •  39th annual BOAT RACES - May 23, 24 & 25th 2008

Stateline out board racing association

LIVE BANDS - 

tom's TAVERN -

the LOG INN -

three pines cemetery

stop and see the new office building located at

407 W. Main st elk river Idaho 

Ph# 208-826-3498

 


 

JUNE 2008

  • June 7th, 2008- IDAHO FREE FISHING DAY ON ELK CREEK RESERVOIR

No FISHING license required

 

  • ATV FUN RUN - May 17th, 2008 rescheduled for June 7th

registration 9-11 am   $7.00 for first entry, $5.00 each additional entry --helmet required under age 18 -- ormv sticker required-Potlatch permit also now required -if you do not have a potlatch permit you will be charged $5 for a temporary -

 

  • SQUARE DANCE WEEKEND June 13,14 & 15


 

  • ATV FUN Run - JUNE 14TH, 2008 rescheduled for june 21st

registration 9-11 am   $7.00 for fist entry, $5.00 each additional entry --helmet required under age 18 -- ormv sticker required - Potlatch permit now required - if you do not have your permit there will be a $5 charge for a temporary -

 

  • tba- elk river days planning meeting

@Tom's Tavern - and/or you may call connie mccartney 826-3299 for more information

  • PCEI - PALOUSE CLEARWATER ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE -        PARTRIDGE CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT -

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!

RINKY DINK CAMPGROUND-JUST OUTSIDE OF ELK RIVER

  • Elk River historical society museum -

opens on request any day by calling margaret 826-3390


JULY 2008

  • JULY 5TH - 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

  • JULY 19TH, 2008 -5th annual huckleberry festival elk river lodge

craft SHOW & SALE  -vendors welcome (no food vendors please) 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 2008

  • aug. 1, 2 & 3 Too Broke for Sturgis-

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 - aug 2nd

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

  • live music

aug 1 - white noise

aug 2 nova

  • spirit & beer garden catered by tom's tavern

  • 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 butte log inn - 208-826-3300

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

 

  • AUG. 8, 9 & 10TH, 2008-- ELK RIVER DAYS -- "FUN IN THE BACKCOUNTRY" --

 

 6:00 pm                                 Potluck at the City Park – We provide the Sloppy Joes (elk & deer)   You bring a dish to pass, your own plates, utensils and buns!

   

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

       10:00am                                      Parade – Contact Connie McCartney or Dawn Matthes 826-3299; if you wish                                                                  participate in the parade – ANYONE is welcome!

                                      National Guard Rock Climb Wall – City Hall Parking Lot 

11:00 am                                Cakewalk in the City Park                         Kids Treasure Hunt – Elk River Lodge 

            12 noon                                  Fire Department BBQ in the City Park

                                                            Kid’s Play Day in the City Park

                                          Huckleberry Pie and Ice Cream at the Elk River Lodge

                        1:00 pm                                  Registration for Logging Events 

            2:00pm                                   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

                                                            ------ Museum Open ------- Boat Rentals ------

             5:00 pm                                  Blow Fish Contest – Tom’s Tavern

             7:00 pm                               Live Music – Elk Butte Log Inn

             8:00 pm                                  Live Music – Tom’s Tavern

             8-11 pm  Porch Concert – Elk River Lodge – “Blaming Valentine” rock band 

 

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

            11:00 am                                Church Service in the City Park

    1:00 – 3:00 pm                     Karaoke w/Dawn on the Porch – Elk River Lodge

 

 


SEPTEMBER 2008

 

  • Labor Day Power Chute Weekend

 

  •   TOM'S TAVERN - PIG ROAST & POTLUCK -


OCTOBER 2007

  • Elk River Free Library-Spooky Halloween Teddy Tales!

Friday October 26th - 7:00 pm

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

  • Pinata & Pizza in the Park

Saturday October 27th 1:00 pm

No Charge - Free Kids Event

  • Halloween Costume Contest

Saturday October 27th 5:00 pm at the Elk River Lodge

Be at the lodge at 5:00 Free - Open to all Ages!

  • Jungle Maze

Saturday October 27th and Wednesday October 31st 6:00 - 8:00 pm

FREE - No Charge

At Kids Club

 

  • Tom’s Tavern Pool Tournament

 continues every Friday through March with the Grand Championship Held in April.

Everyone Welcome!

  • SnoDrifters of Latah County

Oct. 4th - Board Meeting - Ed & Karon Neville's - 6:30 pm

Oct. 18th - General Meeting - Just Like Home Daycare - N. Main, Moscow - Dinner 6:30, Meeting 7:00 pm


 

NOVEMBER 2007

  • HUNTING SEASON SPECIALS ALL OVER TOWN

  • Friday nights - pool tournament at tom's tavern

 

  • SnoDrifters of Latah County

Nov. 1st - Board Meeting - Tyson & Laura Hymas - 6:30 pm

Nov. 15th - General Meeting - Just Like Home Daycare - N. Main, Moscow - Dinner 6:30, Meeting 7:00 pm

 


DECEMBER 2007

  • "IT'S CHRISTMAS IN ELK RIVER"  Saturday Dec. 22nd

Christmas Stroll, Tree – Lighting and Chili Feed

Christmas Tree Lighting begins at

       Elk River City Park at Dusk

Stroll through the streets of Elk River and see the Decorations

Elk River Historical Museum Open

 Chili Feed to follow at Elk River Community Center - Donation of $1.00  will go to the Deary High School Cheerleaders

 

  • Birthday Celebration

Everyone is invited to attend Sunday Service Dec. 23

 Beginning at 11:00 am

 Elk River Community Bible Church  

Candlelight Service Christmas Eve Dec. 24th

4:30 pm

 

  • Customer Appreciation Day at the Elk River Lodge - Dec. 24th

Goodies available all day, just to say "Thank You" for your support throughout the year.

 

  • Santa Comes to Elk River - Christmas Eve - Dec. 24th

The Syringa Club has invited Santa to Elk River; after arriving on his sleigh he and his helper will ride the Fire Truck around Town to announce his arrival, at approximately 5:30 pm.  Santa and his helper will hand out goodies to all the good boys & girls at the Welcome Sign Board at 6:00 pm.

  • SnoDrifters of Latah County

Dec. 6th - Board Meeting - Paul & Shelby Shoemakers - 6:30 pm

Dec. 20th - Holiday Party - Just Like Home Daycare - Dinner 6:00 pm - Meeting 7:00 pm


JANUARY 2008

  • New YEARS DAY CRAB FEED & POTLUCK

TOM'S TAVERN 

Tom's provides the crab, oysters & champagne

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

 

  • Family Fun in the Back Country  Elk River's Annual Winter Fest

SAT JAN 12TH

Tom's Tavern : Frozen T-Shirt Contest & Blow Fish Contest - Karaoke w/Dawn

Elk River Lodge : Snow Sculpture Contest = Sign up between 9-11 am - Winner announced 4pm at the Elk River Lodge Stop in and play the Free Huckleberry Ice Cream Cone Game all weekend long!

SUN JAN 13TH

SnoDrifter's Winter Fun Run - Elk River Groomer Shed - Registration 9-11am Awards at 3:15 pm

Vintage Snowmobiler's of the Inland NW Club - Parade at 12 Noon- anyone with snowmobiles 25 years or older come and join the fun - Will be on display after the parade

 

  •  ·      SnoDrifters of Latah County

Jan 3rd - Board Meeting - Gene & Carolyn Riggs - 6:30 pm

  • Jan. 13th - Winter Fun Run - Elk River Groomer Shed - Registration 9-11am Awards at 3:15 pm

Jan. 17th - General Meeting - Just Like Home Daycare - Dinner 6;30 Meeting 7:00pm 


FEBRUARY 2008

  •  Annual Ice Fishing Derby - Feb. 9th, 2008- POSTPONED- Due to unsafe access and fishing conditions on and around the reservoir. The snow is banked up over 20 foot around the reservoir and there is so much fresh snow on top we are unable to be sure of the stability . Parking will be a real issue this weekend.  We have been  deemed a "disaster area" and have volunteers coming into town so we will announce a new date after we get dug out!!!!!

Sponsored by the Elk River Rec District  100% Payback!!!                                       

Sign up/Register at the Elk River Lodge between 8 am and 10 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.

  • Feb. 17th - Sno Drifters - Elk River Airport Drag Races - Registration 8:30 - 10 Races 10:30 am

  • SnoDrifters of Latah County

Feb. 7th - Board Meeting - Ed & Karon Nevilles - 6:30 pm

Feb. 21st - General Meeting - Just Like Home Daycare - Dinner 6:30 Meeting 7:00 pm


MARCH 2008

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Sign up sheets at businesses in town to build the Elk River Kiosk

Or call Elk River Lodge 208-826-3299 For more info.

 

  • Mar. 9th, 2008

 - Spring Fun Run - Elk River Groomer Shed - Registration 9 to 11 - Awards at 3:15 pm

  • March 22nd, 2008 -

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

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

  • Easter Services@ Elk River Community Bible Church

SnoDrifters of Latah County

Mar. 6th - Board Meeting - Paul & Shelby Shoemakers - 6:30 pm

Mar. 20th- General Meeting - Just Like Home DAycare - Dinner 6:30 Meeting 7:00 pm


APRIL  2008

  •  YAMAFEST - ELK RIVER, ID APRIL 5 & 6


 

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