'A Novel Night' isn't your average gala

The Rotary Club of Sandpoint’s A Novel Night Gala takes place on Saturday, May 6 at 5 p.m. at the Columbia Bank building. Benefiting Your Library Transformation, the event will feature a unique literary theme with guests encouraged to dress or accessorize as their favorite book character.

The evening begins with “Literary Libations,” a cocktail hour sponsored by The 219 Lounge with specialty drinks like Tequila Mockingbird and Fuzzy Novel. KRFY community radio will be on site broadcasting live throughout the event. A gourmet dinner catered by Tango Café will be served at 6 p.m. followed by a dessert auction with treats crafted by local culinary artisans.

A unique, literary-themed centerpiece created by Rotary members, library staff and trustees, and Friends of the Library will adorn each table to be raffled off at the end of the program. Auctioneer Curt Hagen will host the live auction featuring unique experiences, art and packages. Emcees Dyno Wahl and Craig Hofmeister will introduce a special appearance by renowned author Jennifer Leo.

Guests can peruse over 30 silent auction items including gift baskets from local nonprofits with themes that tell the story of their organization. The Sandpoint Friends of the Library will host a fun Mystery Book Bag sale with high quality books by genre in canvas bags. Gift certificates to local shops and restaurants are randomly stuffed in some of the bags. The Rotary Club of Sandpoint’s wine wall similarly features mystery bottles of wine with a chance to discover a high value bottle. The evening closes with DJ music and dancing.

Tickets are on sale now at novelnightgala.org through EventBrite. Individual tickets are $75 with premier sponsor tables for eight at $1,000 and 10 for $1,250. For questions or more information, contact me directly at marcy@ebonnerlibrary.org or 208-627-5790. You can also find more information about Your Library Trans-formation at ebonnerlibrary.org.

All of the following classes and events take place at the Sandpoint Branch Library, 1407 Cedar, unless otherwise indicated.

- Friday, March 24 — Teen Writers Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens who write … unite. Collaboration, peer reviews, brainstorming activities. Writing supplies and refreshments provided.

- Saturday, March 25 — Computer class on cyber security, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn how to keep yourself safe in the sometimes perilous world of the internet. Space is limited and pre-registration is required; call 263-6930.

- Saturday, March 25 — Genealogy workshop, 1 p.m. Discover the many resources to research your family tree from Sandpoint History Center experts.

- Saturday, March 25 — Organic seed saving, 1 p.m. Come and discuss organic gardening and seed saving. Bring food and seeds to share if you can. If you can’t, come anyway. Info: Sandpoint Seed Library volunteer Camisse Nitkowski, 263-6248.

- Monday, March 27 — Water color class, 3:30 p.m. A free, four-class series for third- to fifth-grade age children taught by Cheri Tilford. Supplies provided. Preregistration required: 263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Monday, March 27 — Teen STEAM, 4 p.m. A different activity each month with a focus on fun with science, technology, engineering, art and/or math. Event is held at the Sandpoint Teen Center, 104 Division Ave., and is a partnership of the library and Sandpoint Teen Center. For information, contact Morgan at 263-6930, ext. 1245.

- Tuesday, March 28 — Mother Goose, 10:15 a.m.; for children ages 0 to 3.

- Tuesday, March 28 — Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m.; for children ages 2 to 5.

- Tuesday, March 28 — Make It at The Library, 3 p.m. Kids and families create with robotics, Arduinos, needlework, Legos and other projects.

- Tuesday, March 28 — Robotics with Lego Mindstorm, 3 p.m. Learn to build or code; for boys and girls age 8-plus at the East Bonner County Library District’s Clark Fork branch, 601 Main.

- Wednesday, March 29 — Clark Fork Stories and More, 10:30 a.m.; stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8. Event is held at the East Bonner County Library District’s Clark Fork branch, 601 Main.

- Wednesday, March 29 — Marble Mania, 2 p.m. Build marble mazes and play marble games.

- Thursday, March 30 — Little Mozart music class, 9:45 a.m. An 8-week series with instructor and Spokane Symphony Flutist Jennifer Slaughter. Event is a partnership between the library and the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint.

- Thursday, March 30 — Water color class, 3:30 p.m. A free, four-class series for third- to fifth-grade age children taught by Cheri Tilford. Supplies provided. Preregistration required: 263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Saturday, April 1 — Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. To help you recover from the effects of the gray winter days, we are featuring our collection of humor books. Also find Annie’s Attic Mysteries, gardening and sports books.

- Saturday, April 1 — Computer class on the digital library, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Find out how to access downloadable books, music, magazines and much more — all available free to you as an EBCL patron. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Information: 263-6930.