SATURDAY, August 6
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint High School Cedar Post: Yard sale 9 a.m., Sandpoint West Athletic Club. Lots of great items. Proceeds help send students to national competition in Chicago.
"Up For Grabs:" Funny baseball documentary. Global Cinema series. Panida, 7:30 p.m.
Used Book Sale: Friends of the Library, at Sandpoint Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New collection of novels, cookbooks, travel and home schoolers. Information, Pat Stevens, 263-8894.
Saturday Dance: Featuring the Golden Eagles, 1-4 p.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Bring finger food.
Farmers Market: Farmin Park, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open-air market. Produce, starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music.
MEETINGS
Eckankar book discussion: "Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel" by Harold Klemp., 10 a.m., Gardenia Center in Sandpoint. Information: Theresa, 290-4367
Albeni Falls Pipes & Drums Band: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Free lessons on the bagpipes or Scottish drums. Call band manager Don Johnson at 255-8188 or 263-0475.
Pet Loss Support Group: Lifetime Friends Cat Sanctuary, Rescue and Adoption. Call Michael Sowders at 755-6298.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m., Saturday Night Live (open, nonsmoking), Adventist Youth Center, corner of Division and Pine.
Narcotics Anonymous: 5:30 p.m., Bonner General Hospital.
SUNDAY, August 7
ACTIVITIES
Vietnam Veterans of America (Sandpoint): Collecting donated items for upcoming yard sale/fundraiser. For information call Michael 263-8724.
Cardio Junkies: Running club, meet 6 a.m. at Alpine Lumber Co. Information, Janet, 263-5285.
Peace Walk: 9:30 a.m. beginning at Dog Beach, north end of the Long Bridge. Info: 265-4774.
Sandpoint Trap Club: Gun Club Road in Sagle, 9 a.m. Call Bob Dezell at 263-1997.
MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 10:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St., open, non-smoking; 11 a.m., closed meeting, Methodist Sunday School building, Main and Second, Clark Fork; 7 p.m. closed meeting Gardenia Center, nonsmoking.
MONDAY, August 8
ACTIVITIES
Vacation Bible School: Northside Christian Fellowship, 4400 Colburn Culver Road, today through August 12 from 9 a.m. until noon for children Kindergarten through sixth grade. For information call Susan 263-4991.
Pend Oreille Pedalers Weekly Bike Rides: Open to public. All abilities welcome. Mountain rides. Meet at Pend Oreille Winery parking lot 5:30 p.m.
Eagles Bingo: 7 p.m., 208 N. First Ave. Smoking and non-smoking sections.
Yoga: Hope Community Center, 8:30-10 a.m.
Gentle Yoga: 10:15 a.m., Hope Community Center.
Community meal: Free hot meal, 4-6 p.m., Sandpoint Assembly of God Church, 423 N. Lincoln St., Sandpoint. Everyone is welcome.
MEETINGS
Bonner Education And Technology Alliance (BETA): Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bonner Business Center. Information: 263-7263.
Priest River Diabetes Support Group: Meets at Frank Chapin Senior Center, Priest River at 7 p.m. Information, 448-2899.
Kootenai-Ponderay Sewer District: Board of Directors meeting, 6 p.m., Whiskey Jack office. For information call 263-0229.
Martha Chapter 34: Order of the Eastern Star stated meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge Second and Cedar in Sandpoint.
Clark Fork City Council: Meeting, 7 p.m., Clark Fork City Hall.
Sandpoint Kiwanis: Meeting, noon at the Elks.
Crisis Pregnancy Center: From 10-2 at 111 S. Third Ave., Suite 31. Free pregnancy testing, counseling and baby needs. Information, 263-7621.
Prepare for the GED: Upgrade your reading, writing, math, keyboarding and English as a second language skills at the NIC Learning Center, 101 N. Second, Mon. and Wed., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 263-4594.
TOPS 317: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Call 266-1356 or 264-1402 for information.
TOPS 208: 9 a.m., Gardenia Center. For information call Barbara Blood, 263-2941.
Sexaholics Anonymous: A 12-step program of recovery, noon meeting. For information call toll-free (866) 291-0914 or e-mail sasandpoint@yahoo.com.
Alateen: Meeting for teenagers concerned about someone else's drinking. 6:30-7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church on Olive St. Please use rear door. For more information call 263-7389 or 265-2888.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 612 Oak St.; noon, open meeting, downstairs Gardenia Center; 5:30 p.m. Women's AA closed meeting, Big Book study, United Methodist Church, Boyer and Main; 5:30 p.m. Men's meeting, Big Book study, St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Sixth and Oak; 7 p.m., closed meeting, Hope Community Center; 7 p.m., Get the Spirit open meeting (nonsmoking), VFW Hall, Highway 41 in Spirit Lake.
Al-Anon Meeting: 6-7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church on Olive Street. Please use rear door. Speaker every second Monday of the month. Child care available. For information call 265-2888, 263-7389, or 610-4500.
TUESDAY, August 9
ACTIVITIES
Storytime for Toddlers: East Bonner County Library meeting room, Sandpoint Branch, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 am. Caregivers must remain in room.
Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint's Running Group, 5:30 p.m. on front lawn of SWAC. For information call Janet, 263-5285.
Basic Bingo: Stoneridge Loft Restaurant, Blanchard, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Hi Hopes Discussion Group: Literary discussion, 1-3 p.m., Hi Hopes Market, 620 Wellington (nest to post office). For more information call Bill 265-4696.
Priest River Chess Club: 8:30 p.m., West Bonner Library, 219 Main St., Priest River. Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels of ability welcome. Information: Rebekah Leaf, (208) 448-2344.
Adult Volleyball 18 and older: Sandpoint Junior Academy, 6:30 p.m. $1 donation asked. Call Becky at 263-9193.
Storytime in the Secret Garden: Sandpoint branch library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Program is geared toward preschool age. Parent or guardian must remain in building the whole time.
Research Day: Bonner County Historical Museum, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pinochle: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Info: 266-1306.
Sandpoint Juggling Club: All ages and abilities welcome. For winter schedule and location, call 265-2570.
Bonner County Historical Museum exhibits and research archive open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 611 South Ella. For info call 263-2344.
MEETINGS
Life-long Learning Program: Free tutoring in reading, math and English as a second language and GED preparation, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. East Bonner County Library. Info, call 265-2665.
Freedom to Change: Narcotics Anonymous, Methodist Church, 711 Main, 7 p.m.
Crisis Pregnancy Center: From 12-4 at 111 S. Third Ave. Suite 31. Free pregnancy testing, counseling and baby needs. Call 263-7621.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 612 Oak St.; noon, closed women's meeting, First Lutheran Church, Olive and Ontario; 7 p.m., Living Sober (closed, nonsmoking), Gardenia Center, 4th Ave. and Church; 7 p.m., Kalispell Bay (open, nonsmoking), Priest Lake.
Heron Outreach Clinic: Open for drop-ins, or call (406) 847-8780 for information.
WEDNESDAY, August 10
ACTIVITIES
Farmers Market: Farmin Park, 3-5:30 p.m. Open-air market. Produce, starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music.
Rummage Room Open: Clark Fork Methodist Church, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pend Oreille Pedalers Weekly Bike Rides: Open to public. All abilities welcome. Road rides. Meet at Pend Oreille Winery parking lot 5:30 p.m.
A Course In Miracles: Bonner County Library, new students welcome, no charge. For information call 263-4235.
Sandpoint Senior Center: Bingo, 6 p.m., 820 Main St. All over 18 are welcome. Smoke-free building.
Preschool Story Time: At the Clark Fork Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, refreshments and fun. For information call 266-1321
Men's Night: 7 p.m., Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center.
Yoga: Hope Community Center, 8:30-10 a.m.
Bonner County Historical Museum: Open, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Small fee at door.
Senior Meal: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center 11:30 a.m.
Party Bridge: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 12:15 p.m. Info: 264-5804.
MEETINGS
SHS PTA: East Bonner County Library, 12:15 p.m. For information call 265-4397.
Sagle Fire District: Regular commission business meeting, 1 p.m., Sagle Fire Station, Sagle.
Sandpoint Administration: Meeting, City Hall conference room, 5:30 p.m. Information: 263-3317.
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club: Meeting, 6 p.m. at Slates. Focus on issues relating to Lake Pend Oreille. Public welcome. Information: Linda, 265-4830.
Sagle Senior Center Board Meeting: 10 a.m., at 650 Monarch Road in Sagle. Call 265-2627.
Marine Corps League Det. 1110: 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, For info call 263-9183.
Sandpoint Independent Highway District: Meeting at 6 p.m., 1805 Baldy Mountain Road. Call 263-8131.
Bonner General Hospital Auxiliary: Meeting, 10 a.m., Brown House.
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum: Board meeting, 4 p.m., 611 S. Ella.
Ponderay Planning Commission: Meeting, 7 p.m., Ponderay City Hall.
Table Talk: Wednesday evening public book study and discussion group meeting, 7-9 p.m., Pie Hut, 502 Church St., to share the importance of the Lost Life of the Heart. Hosted by Linda Evans, Sandpoint Beguine Society.
Celebrate Recovery: Meeting, 3-5 p.m., 221 S. Division. Information: 263-6629.
Al-Anon: Meeting, 6-7 p.m., Gardenia Center, 400 Church St.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 612 Oak St.; noon, Big Book study, open meeting, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 612 Oak St.; 7 p.m., Big Book study, closed meeting, Methodist Church, 121 W. Second Ave., Clark Fork; 7:30 p.m., open meeting, Elmira Store, Highway 95.
Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums Band: Meets Wednesday or Friday with free lessons to band members. Call Ed Gould at 264-2410.
Sandpoint Rotary Club: Powerhouse Restaurant, noon.
Life-long Learning Program: Free tutoring in reading, math, English as a second language and GED preparation, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., East Bonner County Library. For information call 265-2665.
THURSDAY, August 11
ACTIVITIES
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce: General Membership Luncheon: Elks Lodge, Hwy 200 Elks Golf Course.
Casual Knit: From the Heart Ranch, 1635 Rapid Lightening Rd., 1-4 p.m. Call 265-2788.
Panhandle Piecemakers Quilt Guild: Social, 6 p.m.; Program, 6:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive St.
Memory Book and Rubber Stamping: Hope Community Center, 10 a.m.
Peace Talks - "Nonviolent Compassionate Communication:" Weekly practice group at Gardenia Center, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. For information call 267-4241 or e-mail giraffespeak@earthlink.net.
Badminton: 7:00 p.m., Sandpoint Junior Academy. Equipment provided, all skill levels, age 14 and up. For information call 610-0620.
Research Day: Bonner County Historical Museum, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Senior Dinner: Noon, Clark Fork Senior Center.
VFW Smoke-free Bingo: Early birds, 6:45 p.m., VFW Hall, Pine and Division.
Senior Meal: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.
Soup Kitchen: 5-6 p.m., United Methodist Church. Food for the hungry, the homeless and the lonely.
MEETINGS
Sagle Fire District Commissioners: Sagle Senior Center, Monarch Road, 7 p.m.
Iron Mountain Dutch Oveneers: Meeting, 7 p.m., Diamond Bar "B" Saddlery. Information: 263-2540.
Clark Fork VFW: Monthly meeting 6 p.m. at the Clark Fork Senior Center. Call 266-0185 for more information.
Edgemere Grange: Business meeting, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall.
Trout Unlimited: 6 p.m., 1319 N. Division. General membership meeting.
Dover City Council: Meeting, 7 p.m., Dover Community Hall.
Coeur d'Alene Toastmasters: Meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Iron Horse Restaurant, 407 Sherman. Call 664-6446.
MS Support Group: Valley Vista Care Center, 220 S. Division. 11 a.m. - noon. Call Crista at 265-0734 or Katie at 263-1483.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Women's Open, St. Agnes Church, Oak and Sixth, noon.
Boy Scouts Troop 111: Meeting, 7 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall. Everyone welcome.
Freedom to Change: Narcotics Anonymous, Methodist Church, 711 Main, 7 p.m.
Nonviolent Communication: Compassionate communication, 6 p.m. Come practice a life-changing way of interacting and resolving differences peacefully. No charge. Information: Lorraine, (208) 255-5597.
Crisis Pregnancy Center: From 12-4 at 111 S. Third Ave. Ste. 31. Free pregnancy testing, counseling and baby needs. Information, 263-7621.
Overeaters Anonymous: Weekly meeting open to all, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch.
Life-long Learning Program: Free tutoring in reading, math, English as a second language and GED preparation, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., East Bonner County Library. For info, 265-2665.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 612 Oak St.; noon, women's (open, nonsmoking), First Lutheran Church, Olive and Ontario; 7 p.m. Step Study (closed, nonsmoking), Episcopal Church, Sixth and Oak.
Al-Anon: Noon, upstairs at Gardenia Center.
Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, open meeting.
Eagles Men: Meeting, 8 p.m., lodge.
FRIDAY, August 12
ACTIVITIES
DiLuna's Bluegrass Jam: Musical jam session, 6:30-9:30 p.m., DiLuna's, 207 Cedar St. Information: Jean, (208) 263-0846.
St. Joseph's Soup Kitchen: Free meal, 621 Oak, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Everyone welcome to join us.
Hope Farmers Market: Memorial Community Center, Hwy 200 and Centennial Road in Hope. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For information call 264-5481.
Clark Fork Grange: Bingo, 6:45 p.m. at the Clark Fork Grange building. For info, call Bill Harp at 266-1502.
Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m., Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 10th and Cedar. Info: 266-1652.
Senior Meal: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.
Latin Group Classes: Danceworks on Hwy. 200. Call USABDA member Diane Peters at 255-7656.
MEETINGS
SHHH (Self Help for the Hard of Hearing}: Meeting, 3 p.m., Bonner General Hospital conference room.
Surrender to Live: Narcotics Anonymous, Methodist Church, 711 Main, 7 p.m.
Table Talk: Public discussion group meeting, 7-9 p.m., Pie Hut, 502 Church St., Sandpoint. Discussion on "spiritual transformation." Hosted by Linda Evans, Sandpoint Beguine Society.
Women's Domestic Violence Support Group: Meeting, noon-1:30 p.m. Information: 265-3586.
Food Addicts Anonymous: Noon to 1 p.m. at The Library, Room 103. For information call 265-4936.
Celebrate Recovery: Court-approved, biblically-based 12-step program, 6.00 p.m., open meeting, First Christian Church, 201 N. Division. Babysitting available.
Prepare for the GED: Upgrade your reading, writing, math, keyboarding and English as a second language skills at NIC Adult Basic Ed program, 101 N Second. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Call 263-4594.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 612 Oak St.; noon, Broad Highway Group (open, nonsmoking), Adventist Youth Center, corner of Division and Pine; 6 p.m., men's Step Study, closed meeting, St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Sixth and Oak; 7 p.m., young people's meeting, open, Gardenia Center; 7 p.m., Dry River Rats (open, nonsmoking), Horizon Center (behind Congregational Church).
Sexaholics Anonymous: A 12-step program of recovery, 7 p.m. meeting. For information call toll-free (866) 291-0914 or e-mail sasandpoint@yahoo.com.