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The First Presbyterian Church of Sandpoint plans to provide hospitality this summer for two cross-country cycling projects.

First, on Friday, July 15, Paul Shol, a teacher from Fargo, North Dakota, will stop in Sandpoint. He is doing a solo bike trip from Oregon to Maine, with most stops sponsored by local churches.

His purpose is to raise awareness and funds for “Legacy Children’s Foundation”. Shol explained: ”The Legacy Children’s Foundation blends cross sector collaboration between students, parents, schools and the community to close the achievement gap for diverse, low-income students.”

If you would like to “meet and greet” Paul when he arrives at the church, please call Marilyn Robertson, 263-9537, for his predicted arrival time. You may learn more about donating to Legacy Children’s Fund at: https://areafoundation.org//index.php/donate

The church’s other hosting opportunity for cyclists has been a long-standing tradition with the congregation. Thirty college-aged youth from “Bike and Build” will stay at the church for two nights, August 24 and 25. As they travel across the nation, they help fund affordable housing projects. They also volunteer during some of their stops with actual construction projects for such groups as Habitat for Humanity. Past Bike and Build groups have been very appreciative of the hospitality of the church and the beauty and friendliness of the community.