July, just around the corner
0The 6th Annual Summer Sucks Grass Drags races are July 18 and 19.
The event, hosted by the St. Joe Snow Riders, started as a fundraiser to benefit the family of a club member who died in an avalanche. Since that time the organization has run the races each year and donates proceeds to various community projects and programs.
Halle Schiermeister (#21) and Nancy Becktel.
The event is held in the hayfields along Lumberjack Lane adjacent to St. Maries High School each year. Registration for this year’s event is available onsite 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and 7 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Races begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
This year’s event will also feature a beer garden, swap meet and food vendors. Some camping is available onsite. Call Ken Schiermeister at (208) 245-4455 or Idaho Rigging at (208) 245-3523 for additional information.
St. Maries Fly-In Returns July 18
The annual St. Maries Fly-in and pancake breakfast is set for July 18.
Breakfast will be available and visitors should arrive at the Benewah County airport between 8 and 11 a.m. Courtesy cars, fuel and services will be available. Call (208) 245-2914 for additional information.
John Koelbel and his wife have helped organize a fly-in at the Benewah County Airport. This year’s event is July 18.
