COMMUNITY RESOURCES trails in the area as well as promoting safe cycling routes in town. The Eureka Institute’s summer day trips are meant to appease a variety of skill and interest levels – from beginners just learning how to paddle a kayak or shift a mountain bike, all the way up to experts looking for a challenging new adventure. Eureka’s guides strive to both educate and entertain guests with their knowledge of local trivia, history and geology. Licensed guide Dennison
Webb of Selkirk Outdoor Leadership and Education brings a wealth of knowledge to the program, according to Holt. Making their way back to the Eureka Institute this year includes popular events such as the Sandpoint SummerFest, happening July 13-15. Now in its 13th season, the weekend festival features local, regional and national bands with a variety of styles of music including bluegrass, reggae, rock, blues, hip-hop and jazz, as well
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as other performers, artists, craftsmen, vendors and entertainers. With a focus on “sustainability, local and handmade,” SummerFest provides a venue for the community to celebrate and share its diversity and creativity. “SummerFest is not just a great weekend of camping and music for our community but a fundraiser for our Camp Eureka Scholarship Fund,” said Holt. The Eureka Institute also hosts the second annual Northwest YogaFest Aug. 3-5, on the heels of last year’s successful, inaugural event. The event features a diverse group of instructors from varying backgrounds and practices from all over the Northwest, in addition to several speakers and musicians. “YogaFest was the highlight of my summer,” said Sandpoint resident Holly Walker. “There were so many things to learn, and I really enjoyed connecting with new friends from the Northwest yoga community.” An entire summer’s worth of workshops and events – everything from art retreats and gardening sessions to family-friendly competitions and teen outings – adds to the lengthy list of offerings that just keeps getting longer. The Eureka Institute is also making inroads to bring a full slate of events and activities to the downtown Sandpoint core. The Eureka Annex can be found in The Old Granary Arts District, a full city block adjoining Fifth Avenue encompassing the city’s last historic grain elevator. The nonprofit opened an office and workshop space in the 5,000-square-foot warehouse. Together with other arts district businesses, it has hosted community events over the past two years – a fundraiser for cancer patients, an Eco Fair and FallFest. This summer, the Eureka Annex revs up the downtown calendar by cosponsoring Celebrate Sandpoint at the Old Granary June 2, with proceeds benefitting the Sandpoint Music Conservatory. “Creating programs and events that make a lasting impact is the best part of my job,” said Fox. “It’s these types of experiences that make summers here so much fun!” Look up www.eureka-institute.org or call 265-4000 for more information.