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WEDNESDAY, March 21
NEW ACTIVITIES
DayBreak Center fundraiser: live music, raffle prizes and more; 5-8 p.m., Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St.
BCGA Home Horticulture Class: pruning garden shrubs and trees, 6-8 p.m., Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way. Preregistration encouraged. Info.: bcgardeners.org
Lenten soup supper: 5:30 p.m., dinner, 6:30 p.m., worship; United Church of Christ of Newport, 430 W, Third St., Newport.
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Chris and Suzy, 88.5 FM.
After God’s Heart: A community Bible study for women, 9-11 a.m., North Summit Church, September through May. Breaks for holidays and summer. Info.: AGHSandpoint.com
CF United Methodist Thrift & Gift Room: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quality items.
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 1-208-265-8127
Bonner County Historical Museum: Open, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Small fee at door.
Clark Fork Stories & More: reading, snacks, games and more; 10:30 a.m., Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. Info.: 1-208-266-1321
Sandpoint Senior Center lunch: 11:30 a.m., includes salad bar; Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Cost $4 for folks 60-plus, $7.50 for those under 60. Menus online at sandpointareaseniors.org. For first-time visit, call 1-208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Soup social: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Gardenia Center. Social gathering and free homemade soup.
Senior Meal: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center 11:30 a.m.
Potluck luncheon: Noon, Sagle Senior Center, 650 Monarch Road, bingo to follow. New members welcome.
Party Bridge: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 12:15 p.m. Info.: 1-208-266-1280.
Preschool Story Time: Clark Fork Library, 12:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, refreshments and fun. Info.: 1-208-266-1321.
Duplicate bridge: Noon, Ponderay Event Center. Info and partnerships: 1-208-610-0620.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 1:30-4:30 p.m.; free math and science tutoring, 3-4 p.m.
Bingo hour: 2-3 p.m., Alpine Vista Senior Apartments, 1705 Pine St. All welcome. Info.: 1-208-265-4446
Make It at the Library: 2-2:30 p.m., East Bonner County Library, Clark Fork branch, 601 Main St. Kids create age-appropriate crafts.
Memory Cafe: 2-3:30 p.m., Kokanee Coffee, 509 N. Fifth Ave. Casual gathering to provide socialization, interaction and fellowship for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia and their care partners. Info.: P.J. Christo, Alzheimer’s Association, 1-208-666-2996, ext. 8314; Liz Price, 1-208-263-7889; or Lissa DeFreitas, 1-509-951-2310.
For the Love of ART: 3 p.m., Creations on Cedar Street Bridge, $5. Explore all mediums, technical instruction; for ages 6 and above.
Cancer yoga: 4 p.m., Community Cancer Services, 1215 Michigan St., Suite B, Sandpoint. Cancer patients and caregivers welcome. Info.: Jessica, 1-208-255-2301
Open silent meditation: Doors open 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Gardenia Room, Gardenia Center.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt,1- 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Bingo: Sandpoint Senior Center, 6 p.m., 820 Main St. Have some fun and support local seniors. Info.: 1-208-263-6860
Bingo Night: 6:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Brewing Company Beer Hall and Brewery, 220 Cedar St. Free game card for all. Info.: 1-208-209-6700.
Hiawatha Drum Circle: where spirit and fun collide, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Community Center, Hope, 415 Wellington Place. There is no charge for event; all ages welcome. Info.: Jack Green, 1-208-304-9300 or jackgreen7712@gmail.com
“Five Minutes of Fame”: Open mic. Come early to enjoy food and beverages. Cafe Bodega Foster’s Crossing, 6:30 p.m. Info.: 1-208-263-5911
Men’s Night: 7 p.m., Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, Gardenia Center; noon, Big Book study, open meeting, First Lutheran Church, Olive and Ontario; 8 p.m., “stick meeting,” United Methodist Church, Boyer and Main.
Sandpoint Rotary Club: Noon, Tango Cafe, Panhandle State Bank building.
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 1-208-263-7621
A Course in Miracles: Study in a spiritual belief system, 5 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Public welcome. Info.: Karen, 1-208-263-8949
Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club: 6-7 p.m., Forrest Bird Charter School, 614 S. Madison Ave. Information: Debbie Ford, 208-283-9008 or ddbarton125@gmail.com
Overeaters Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Boundary Community Hospital, 6640 Kaniksu St., Bonners Ferry. Use emergency entrance to lower level conference room. No dues, fees, weigh-ins or diets. We welcome all with a desire to stop eating compulsively. Info.:1-208- 290-8172.
Table Talk: Wednesday evening public book study and discussion group, 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.
Narcotics Anonymous: Wednesday Night Newcomers, 7 p.m., Pine Street and Division, SDA Community Youth Center, upstairs.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Sandpoint City Council: 5:30 p.m., council chambers, Sandpoint City Hall. Info.: cityofsandpoint.com
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): meeting, Bonner General Health classroom, 5:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Education and support for members and guests; speakers address topics of general interest to individuals with mental illness, their loved ones and mental health professionals. Support groups follow for families and individuals living with mental illness. Information: 1-208-597-2047.
Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 12:30 p.m., Sandpoint City Council chambers, Sandpoint City Hall.
Wild Idaho Rising Tide: 7 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St., upstairs game room.
THURSDAY, March 22
NEW ACTIVITIES
Gospel Kidz Club: 6:30-8 p.m., Northside Christian Fellowship, 4400 Colburn-Culver Road. Info.: ncfchurch.net or Kyle and Des Mangum, 1-208-290-8025
“Phantom Thread”: Daniel Day-Lewis film; 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org
John Craigie concert: doors open 5:30 p.m. for dinner (separate charge), concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-0846 or dilunas.com
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Phil and Julie, 88.5 FM.
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 1-208-265-8127
Leo Hadley Indoor Range: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 114 W. Lake St.; through April 12. Instruction available, .22 rimfire, rifle or pistol. Rangemasters Cliff Lanning, 1-208-265-4871; or Bill Moody, 1-208-290-6846.
Research day: Bonner County Historical Museum, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Crafting with Kids: 11 a.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge. Drop-ins welcome, ages 1-8, small donation.
Sandpoint Senior Center lunch: 11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Cost $4 for folks 60-plus, $7.50 for those under 60. Menus online at sandpointareaseniors.org. For first-time visit, call 1-208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
?Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-4:30, ACYC Center, corner Pine and Division.
Community meal: 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main and Boyer. All welcome to share food and fellowship.
VFW bingo: smoke-free games, 5 p.m. doors open; games start at 6:45 p.m., VFW Hall, Pine and Division. Info.: 1-208-263-2753
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 1-208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Bonner Partners in Care Clinic: 5:30 p.m., Panhandle Health District office,1020 Michigan, Sandpoint.
Sandpoint Poetry open mic: 6-8 p.m., Monarch Mountain Coffee, 208 N. Fourth Ave. No sign-up sheets, no censorship; come be inspired.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, Gardenia Center; noon, First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive Ave.; 12 p.m., “Alive Again,” Sandpoint Methodist Church, 711 Main St.; 6:30 p.m., Grapevine Study (closed, nonsmoking), Episcopal Church, Highway 2; 7 p.m. Step Study (closed, nonsmoking), Bonner General Hospital; 7 p.m.
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 1-208-263-7621
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 1-208-263-0658.
Al-Anon: Noon, First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave. Open to anyone concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking. Enter using door on Alder. Info: 1-208-263-9543.
Grief and dementia support group: 1 p.m., Luther Park, upstairs in the craft room. Group is led by Pastor Steve Neuder of First Lutheran Church and Brian Casey of Luther Park. All welcome to attend.
Narcotics Anonymous: Open Arms, 6 p.m., Sandpoint Methodist Church, 711 Main St.
Boy Scouts Troop 111: 7 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall. Everyone welcome.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Dover City Council: 6 p.m., Dover City Hall.
Edgemere Grange: 7:30 p.m., grange hall.
FRIDAY, March 23
NEW ACTIVITIES
“Phantom Thread”: Daniel Day-Lewis film; 5:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org
John Craigie concert: doors open 5:30 p.m. for dinner (separate charge), concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-0846 or dilunas.com
Celebration of Community: Northern Stars Rising: Pend Oreille Arts Council showcase of local talent; 6 p.m., reception; 6:30 p.m., seating; 7 p.m., show begins; event held at the Heartwood Center, 615 Oak St.. Info.: artinsandpoint.org
Evergreen Art Association art show and scholarship fundraiser: 11 a.m., doors open; 5 p.m. gala reception; downtown Newport (building next to Owen Grocery and Deli, 337 S. Washington Ave.)
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Senior Center breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. For first-time visit, call 1-208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Spiritual service: Inspirational readings with soft music, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center.
Meditation: Connect with John of God in Brazil, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center. Inspirational readings with soft music. Free to all. No admittance after 11 a.m.
Senior Meal: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.
Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m., Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 10th and Cedar. Info: 1-208-266-1652.
Yoga for Teens: Syringa Creek Bldg. (north on Division near Baldy), 3:30-4:45 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen: Free dinner, Lincoln and Ontario, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s. Everyone welcome.
Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery.
Latin group classes: Danceworks on Hwy. 200. Call Diane Peters, 1-208-255-7656.
ONGOING MEETINGS
New 12-Step program: 7 a.m., Catholic Church, all 12-step programs welcome. Open meeting. Info: 1-208-255-8072
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, Gardenia Center; noon, open meeting, First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive St., 263-7754; 7 p.m., young people’s meeting, open, Gardenia Center; 7 p.m., Dry River Rats (open, nonsmoking), Assembly of God Church, 1210 4th Street, Priest River. Info: 1-800-326-2164.
Crisis Pregnancy Center: From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave, main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, counseling and baby needs. Also free parenting and Life Skills classes. Call 263-7621.
Celebrate Recovery: Sandpoint Church of the Nazarene, Highway 95 N; dinner, 5:30 p.m.; meeting, 6 p.m. Recovery meeting for hurts, habits and hang-ups.
Narcotics Anonymous: Surrender to Live, 7 p.m., Methodist Church, 711 Main St.
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.
SATURDAY, March 24
NEW ACTIVITIES
2400 Feet of Schweitzer: Nation’s longest giant slalom race; race begins 6:30 a.m., Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Info.: schweitzer.com
Beginning computer class: 8:15 a.m. sharp, East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar St. Subject rotates each week. Info.: 1-208-263-6930
Plant communication: KNPS program with Sean Jeronimo, 9:45-11 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. Presented by Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society and Sandpoint Parks & Recreation. Info.: nativeplantsociety.org , or sandpointidaho.gov/parksrecreation
Evergreen Art Association art show and scholarship fundraiser: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; downtown Newport (building next to Owen Grocery and Deli, 337 S. Washington Ave.)
“Ain’t Misbehavin’” book launch party: local author Jennifer Lamont Leo, 10 a.m.-noon, Kokanee Coffee, Fifth and Alder. Info.: 208-610-2520
Traditional Pysanky egg decorating class: 2 p.m., Priest River Library, 118 Main St.; $5 class and supply fee.
Fly Fishing Film Tour: films celebrating fly fishing adventures; 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Tickets $12 at North 40 Fly Shop and, Eichardt’s, and online at panida.org.; or $15 the day of the event. Info.: Reg Crawford, reg@panhandletu.org or Dillon Given at dillon.given@north40.com. Info.: panhandletu.org or flyfishingfilmtour.com.
Turkuaz: nine-piece “powerfunk” band based in Brooklyn, N.Y.; doors open 8 p.m., show begins 9 p.m.; The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Info.: livefromthehive.com
ACTIVITIES
Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 1-208-255-6102
Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums Band: 9 a.m., First Lutheran Church. Free bagpiping, drumming and Highland dancing lessons for adults and children. Info: Ted, 1-208-263-1578 or dance instructor Laurie, 1-208-610-9635
Family Game Day: 1 p.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge; ages 4 through adult. Demos and game-offs; drop-ins welcome.
Saturday Afternoon Dance: 1-4 p.m., Sandpoint Senior Center. Music by Country Plus. Potluck, everyone welcome. Info.: Betty, 1-208-263-2288
Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 9 a.m., open meeting, First Lutheran Church, Olive and Ontario; 7 p.m., open meeting, Saturday Night Live, North Summit Church, 201 N. Division (open speaker meeting, last Saturday of the month). Info: 1-208-263-4723.
Narcotics Anonymous: Highlifers, 5:30 p.m., Gardenia Center, 400 Church St.; 1 Disease 1 Program, 11 a.m., closed, 710 Superior, Suite D (children welcome).
SUNDAY, March 25
NEW ACTIVITIES
“Phantom Thread”: Daniel Day-Lewis film; 3:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Gun Club: trapshooting (open to public); limited free instruction available. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sandpoint Gun Club, Gun Club Road, about two miles west of May’s Honda in Sagle. Info.: 1-208-290-2990
Sunday worship service: 10 a.m., Gardenia Center.
Weekly Service and discussion: 10-11:30 a.m., 100A Church Street.
Cookies, Coffee and Jesus: Informal Bible study, searching Scripture, answering questions, discovering truth; 9:30-10:30 a.m., Faith Evangelical Free Church, 2624 N. Boyer.
Hope Market Cafe: Mamaloose (acoustic) Music, 620 Wellington Place (next to post office) in Hope. Info: 1-208-264-0178.
MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 10:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St., open, non-smoking. Info.: 1-800-326-2164
New Start weight loss group: 1 p.m., Sandpoint Teen Center, corner of Division and Pine.
Narcotics Anonymous: A Couple of Addicts, 6 p.m., Methodist Church basement, 711 Main St.
Living Sober: 7 p.m., Gardenia Center (closed, nonsmoking). Info: 1-800-326-2164.
MONDAY, March 26
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, noon, Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org.
Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar.
Community soup kitchen: 4-7 p.m., Hoot Owl Cafe. All welcome, no charge.
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler, 88.5 FM.
Monday Sewing Group: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer.
Sandpoint Senior Center lunch: 11:30 a.m., includes salad bar; Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Cost $4 for folks 60-plus, $7.50 for those under 60. Menus online at sandpointareaseniors.org. For first-time visit, call 1-208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-4:30, ACYC Center, corner Pine and Division.
Community meal: Free hot meal, 4-6 p.m., Sandpoint Assembly of God Church, 423 N. Lincoln St., Sandpoint.
Community soup kitchen: 4-7 p.m., Hoot Owl Cafe.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 1-208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Sandpoint Jr. Rifle Club: 6 p.m., Leo Hadley Range, 1114 Lake St. Open to anyone 11 years old and above. Instructors teach Olympic-style shooting with .22 rifles and three positions (prone, kneeling, standing). Gear provided; you supply ammunition.
Silent meditation: 1/2 hour, 7-7:30 p.m., Gardenia Center.
MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, Gardenia Center.; noon, Big Book meeting, Gardenia Center; 6 p.m., men’s meeting, Big Book study, SDA Teen Center, Pine and Division; 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive Ave; 7 p.m., closed meeting, Hope Community Center; 7 p.m., Get the Spirit open meeting (nonsmoking), VFW Hall, Highway 41 in Spirit Lake. Info: 1-800-326-2164.
Our A.A. Legacy to the Faith Community: A 12-step program to spiritual, emotional and physical renewal; open meeting, 7 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ontario and Lincoln.
TOPS ID 0208: weigh-in 9-9:25 a.m., 9:30-10:30 meeting; Gardenia Center, 400 Church St. TOPS’ mission is to support people as they take and keep off pounds sensibly. Info.:1-208-263-2528
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 208-263-7621
Sexaholics Anonymous: A 12-step program of recovery, noon meeting. Info: toll-free (866) 291-0914 or email sasandpoint@yahoo.com.
Al-Anon: 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. 4th St. Happy Solutions group open to anyone concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking. Use door on Alder Street. Info: 1-208-263-9543.
Stepping Into Freedom: A Christ-centered 12-step program, open session, Sandpoint Assembly of God Church, 6 p.m.
Overeaters Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Boundary Community Hospital, 6640 Kaniksu St., Bonners Ferry. Emergency entrance to LL conference room. No dues, fees, weigh-ins or diets. Info.: 1-208-290-8172
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: 7-8 p.m., 608 S. Division Ave. Info.:1-208-265-5049
Narcotics Anonymous: A Vision of Hope, 7:15 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive. Enter through back door.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Martha Chapter 34: Social Night, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Second and Cedar in Sandpoint.
Sandpoint Lions Club: 7 p.m., Lions Den. Info: sandpointlionsclub.org
TUESDAY, March 27
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Phil and Julie, 88.5 FM.
Yoga: 8:30 a.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Maria Alberg, 1-208-263-2084
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 208-265-8127
Research day: Bonner County Historical Museum. Local history exhibits and research archive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day or by appointment. Info: 1-208-263-2344.
Leo Hadley Indoor Range: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 114 W. Lake St.; through April 12. Instruction available, .22 rimfire, rifle or pistol. Rangemasters Cliff Lanning, 265-4871; or Bill Moody, 1-208-290-6846.
Mother Goose Tales: story and singing program for children aged 0-3 years old; 10:15 a.m., Creations, Cedar Street Bridge, Sandpoint. Info.: 1-208-263-6930
Preschool story time: stories, games, crafts and songs for children ages 2-5, 11 a.m., Creations, Cedar Street Bridge, Sandpoint. Info.: 1-208-263-6930
Sandpoint Senior Center lunch: 11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Cost $4 for folks 60-plus, $7.50 for those under 60. Menus online at sandpointareaseniors.org. For first-time visit, call 1-208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Pinochle: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Info: 266-1667.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-3:30, ACYC Center, corner Pine and Division.
Robotics with Lego Mindstorm: 3 p.m., Clark Fork Library. Info.:1- 208-266-1321
Make It at the Library: 3-4:30 p.m., East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., rooms 103-104. Kids create with robotics, arduinos, needlework, Legos and more.
Magic: The Gathering: strategic card game, 5 p.m., East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar. Info.: 1-208-263-4263
Bonner Partners in Care Clinic: 5:30 p.m., Panhandle Health District office, 1020 Michigan, Sandpoint.
Basic Bingo: Stoneridge Loft Restaurant, Blanchard, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Trivia Night: 7-9 p.m., MickDuff’s Brewery. Enjoy a night of trivia, prizes awarded.
MEETINGS
Ponderay Rotary: Breakfast meeting, 7 a.m. Tango Cafe, Columbia Bank building. All welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, Gardenia Center; 7 p.m., Living Sober (closed, nonsmoking), Gardenia Center, 4th Ave. and Church; 7 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous: Unparalleled Freedom, 7 a.m., Catholic Church. Open meeting. Open Arms, 6 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Youth Center, corner Pine and Division.
Kiwanis Club: luncheon meeting, 12-1 p.m., Di Luna’s, 207 Cedar St. Info.: Dick Vail, 208-255-6642
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 1-208-263-7621
Overeaters Anonymous: noon-1 p.m., Cocolalla Cowboy Church, 4281 Cocolalla Loop Road. No dues, no diets, no weigh-ins, no pressure. Info.: Linda G.,1-612-599-1096 or email, randallinda1@juno.com
Grief and dementia support group: 1 p.m., Luther Park, upstairs in the craft room. Group is led by Pastor Steve Neuder of First Lutheran Church and Brian Casey of Luther Park. All welcome to attend.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: no fees, no dues, no weigh-ins; 6:30-8 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive Ave., enter via green door facing Olive Avenue. Info.: Brenda, 1-208-255-9339
Bible Services: Teaching the unchanging truth of Jesus Christ: 7:30 p.m., the Sand Creek Center at the Meeting Place, 101 N. First Ave.
Heron Outreach Clinic: Open for drop-ins, Info: 1-406-847-8780.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Northwest Circles Big View: 6 p.m. Contact Shirley for location, information, 1-208-255-2910.
WEDNESDAY, March 28
NEW ACTIVITIES
BCGA Home Horticulture Class: wind and storm safety, 6-8 p.m., Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way. Preregistration encouraged. Info.: bcgardeners.org
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Chris and Suzy, 88.5 FM.
After God’s Heart: A community Bible study for women, 9-11 a.m., North Summit Church, September through May. Breaks for holidays and summer. Info.: AGHSandpoint.com
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 1-208-265-8127
Bonner County Historical Museum: Open, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Small fee at door.
Clark Fork Stories & More: reading, snacks, games and more; 10:30 a.m., Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. Info.: 1-208-266-1321
Sandpoint Senior Center lunch: 11:30 a.m., includes salad bar; Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Cost $4 for folks 60-plus, $7.50 for those under 60. Menus online at sandpointareaseniors.org. For first-time visit, call 1-208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Soup social: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Gardenia Center. Social gathering and free homemade soup.
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.: 1-208-266-1280.
Preschool Story Time: Clark Fork Library, 12:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, refreshments and fun. Info.: 1-208-266-1321.
Duplicate bridge: Noon, Ponderay Event Center. Info and partnerships: 1-208-610-0620.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 1:30-4:30 p.m.; free math and science tutoring, 3-4 p.m.
Bingo hour: 2-3 p.m., Alpine Vista Senior Apartments, 1705 Pine St. All welcome. Info.: 1-208-265-4446
Make It at the Library: 2-2:30 p.m., East Bonner County Library, Clark Fork branch, 601 Main St. Kids create age-appropriate crafts.
For the Love of ART: 3 p.m., Creations on Cedar Street Bridge, $5. Explore all mediums, technical instruction; for ages 6 and above.
Cancer yoga: 4 p.m., Community Cancer Services, 1215 Michigan St., Suite B, Sandpoint. Cancer patients and caregivers welcome. Info.: Jessica, 1-208-255-2301
Open silent meditation: Doors open 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Gardenia Room, Gardenia Center.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt,1- 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Bingo: Sandpoint Senior Center, 6 p.m., 820 Main St. Have some fun and support local seniors. Info.: 1-208-263-6860
Bingo Night: 6:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Brewing Company Beer Hall and Brewery, 220 Cedar St. Free game card for all. Info.: 1-208-209-6700.
Hiawatha Drum Circle: where spirit and fun collide, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Community Center, Hope, 415 Wellington Place. There is no charge for event; all ages welcome. Info.: Jack Green, 1-208-304-9300 or jackgreen7712@gmail.com
Men’s Night: 7 p.m., Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, Gardenia Center; noon, Big Book study, open meeting, First Lutheran Church, Olive and Ontario; 8 p.m., “stick meeting,” United Methodist Church, Boyer and Main.
Sandpoint Rotary Club: Noon, Tango Cafe, Panhandle State Bank building.
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 1-208-263-7621
A Course in Miracles: Study in a spiritual belief system, 5 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Public welcome. Info.: Karen, 1-208-263-8949
Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club: 6-7 p.m., Forrest Bird Charter School, 614 S. Madison Ave. Information: Debbie Ford, 208-283-9008 or ddbarton125@gmail.com
Overeaters Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Boundary Community Hospital, 6640 Kaniksu St., Bonners Ferry. Use emergency entrance to lower level conference room. No dues, fees, weigh-ins or diets. We welcome all with a desire to stop eating compulsively. Info.:1-208- 290-8172.
Table Talk: Wednesday evening public book study and discussion group, 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.
Narcotics Anonymous: Wednesday Night Newcomers, 7 p.m., Pine Street and Division, SDA Community Youth Center, upstairs.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary: VFW Hall, corner Pine and Division. For information, 1-208-263-2911.
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club: board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Connie’s. Focus on issues relating to Lake Pend Oreille. Info.: 1-208-264-5796.
American Legion Post 15: 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 1-208-263-9183.
THURSDAY, March 29
NEW ACTIVITIES
Easter bake sale: assorted pies (7-9 a.m.), bread, cookies and more; 7 a.m. until sold out; Bonner General Health classrooms, 520 N. Third Ave. Proceeds benefit BFH employee and volunteer education.
Gospel Kidz Club: 6:30-8 p.m., Northside Christian Fellowship, 4400 Colburn-Culver Road. Info.: ncfchurch.net or Kyle and Des Mangum, 1-208-290-8025
“Getting Grace”: Story about living life to the fullest; 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Phil and Julie, 88.5 FM.
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 1-208-265-8127
Leo Hadley Indoor Range: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 114 W. Lake St.; through April 12. Instruction available, .22 rimfire, rifle or pistol. Rangemasters Cliff Lanning, 1-208-265-4871; or Bill Moody, 1-208-290-6846.
Research day: Bonner County Historical Museum, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Crafting with Kids: 11 a.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge. Drop-ins welcome, ages 1-8, small donation.
Sandpoint Senior Center lunch: 11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Cost $4 for folks 60-plus, $7.50 for those under 60. Menus online at sandpointareaseniors.org. For first-time visit, call 1-208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
?Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-4:30, ACYC Center, corner Pine and Division.
Community meal: 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main and Boyer. All welcome to share food and fellowship.
VFW bingo: smoke-free games, 5 p.m. doors open; games start at 6:45 p.m., VFW Hall, Pine and Division. Info.: 1-208-263-2753
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 1-208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Bonner Partners in Care Clinic: 5:30 p.m., Panhandle Health District office,1020 Michigan, Sandpoint.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, Gardenia Center; noon, First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive Ave.; 12 p.m., “Alive Again,” Sandpoint Methodist Church, 711 Main St.; 6:30 p.m., Grapevine Study (closed, nonsmoking), Episcopal Church, Highway 2; 7 p.m. Step Study (closed, nonsmoking), Bonner General Hospital; 7 p.m.
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 1-208-263-7621
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 1-208-263-0658.
Al-Anon: Noon, First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave. Open to anyone concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking. Enter using door on Alder. Info: 1-208-263-9543.
Grief and dementia support group: 1 p.m., Luther Park, upstairs in the craft room. Group is led by Pastor Steve Neuder of First Lutheran Church and Brian Casey of Luther Park. All welcome to attend.
Narcotics Anonymous: Open Arms, 6 p.m., Sandpoint Methodist Church, 711 Main St.
Boy Scouts Troop 111: 7 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall. Everyone welcome.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Surviviors Rescue, Inc.: All breed equine rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary group meeting, 6 p.m., 34101 Highway 200.
FRIDAY, March 30
NEW ACTIVITIES
“Getting Grace”: Story about living life to the fullest; 5:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Senior Center breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. For first-time visit, call 1-208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Spiritual service: Inspirational readings with soft music, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center.
Meditation: Connect with John of God in Brazil, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center. Inspirational readings with soft music. Free to all. No admittance after 11 a.m.
Senior Meal: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.
Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m., Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 10th and Cedar. Info: 1-208-266-1652.
Yoga for Teens: Syringa Creek Bldg. (north on Division near Baldy), 3:30-4:45 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen: Free dinner, Lincoln and Ontario, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s. Everyone welcome.
Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery.
Latin group classes: Danceworks on Hwy. 200. Call Diane Peters, 1-208-255-7656.
ONGOING MEETINGS
New 12-Step program: 7 a.m., Catholic Church, all 12-step programs welcome. Open meeting. Info: 1-208-255-8072
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, Gardenia Center; noon, open meeting, First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive St., 263-7754; 7 p.m., young people’s meeting, open, Gardenia Center; 7 p.m., Dry River Rats (open, nonsmoking), Assembly of God Church, 1210 4th Street, Priest River. Info: 1-800-326-2164.
Crisis Pregnancy Center: From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave, main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, counseling and baby needs. Also free parenting and Life Skills classes. Call 263-7621.
Celebrate Recovery: Sandpoint Church of the Nazarene, Highway 95 N; dinner, 5:30 p.m.; meeting, 6 p.m. Recovery meeting for hurts, habits and hang-ups.
Narcotics Anonymous: Surrender to Live, 7 p.m., Methodist Church, 711 Main St.
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.
SATURDAY, March 31
NEW ACTIVITIES
Beginning computer class: 8:15 a.m. sharp, East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar St. Subject rotates each week. Info.: 1-208-263-6930
Easter Bunny visit: Hop on out and visit with the Easter Bunny, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bonner Mall, 300 Bonner Mall Way. Photos available or take your own.
Saturday Afternoon Dance: 1 p.m., Clark Fork Senior Center. Potluck, everyone welcome. Info.: 1-208-264-5391
“Getting Grace”: Story about living life to the fullest; two showings, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org
Wild Idaho Rising Tide: free program on confronting the root causes of climate change; 7 p.m., Panida’s Little Theater, 302 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org
ACTIVITIES
Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 1-208-255-6102
Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums Band: 9 a.m., First Lutheran Church. Free bagpiping, drumming and Highland dancing lessons for adults and children. Info: Ted, 1-208-263-1578 or dance instructor Laurie, 1-208-610-9635
Family Game Day: 1 p.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge; ages 4 through adult. Demos and game-offs; drop-ins welcome.
Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 9 a.m., open meeting, First Lutheran Church, Olive and Ontario; 7 p.m., open meeting, Saturday Night Live, North Summit Church, 201 N. Division (open speaker meeting, last Saturday of the month). Info: 1-208-263-4723.
Narcotics Anonymous: Highlifers, 5:30 p.m., Gardenia Center, 400 Church St.; 1 Disease 1 Program, 11 a.m., closed, 710 Superior, Suite D (children welcome).
SUNDAY, April 1
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Gun Club: trapshooting (open to public); limited free instruction available. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sandpoint Gun Club, Gun Club Road, about two miles west of May’s Honda in Sagle. Info.: 1-208-290-2990
Sunday worship service: 10 a.m., Gardenia Center.
Weekly Service and discussion: 10-11:30 a.m., 100A Church Street.
Cookies, Coffee and Jesus: Informal Bible study, searching Scripture, answering questions, discovering truth; 9:30-10:30 a.m., Faith Evangelical Free Church, 2624 N. Boyer.
Hope Market Cafe: Mamaloose (acoustic) Music, 620 Wellington Place (next to post office) in Hope. Info: 1-208-264-0178.
MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 10:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St., open, non-smoking. Info.: 1-800-326-2164
New Start weight loss group: 1 p.m., Sandpoint Teen Center, corner of Division and Pine.
Narcotics Anonymous: A Couple of Addicts, 6 p.m., Methodist Church basement, 711 Main St.
Living Sober: 7 p.m., Gardenia Center (closed, nonsmoking). Info: 1-800-326-2164.
MONDAY, April 2
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, noon, Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org.
Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar.
Community soup kitchen: 4-7 p.m., Hoot Owl Cafe. All welcome, no charge.
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler, 88.5 FM.
Monday Sewing Group: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer.
Sandpoint Senior Center lunch: 11:30 a.m., includes salad bar; Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Cost $4 for folks 60-plus, $7.50 for those under 60. Menus online at sandpointareaseniors.org. For first-time visit, call 1-208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-4:30, ACYC Center, corner Pine and Division.
Community meal: Free hot meal, 4-6 p.m., Sandpoint Assembly of God Church, 423 N. Lincoln St., Sandpoint.
Community soup kitchen: 4-7 p.m., Hoot Owl Cafe.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 1-208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Sandpoint Jr. Rifle Club: 6 p.m., Leo Hadley Range, 1114 Lake St. Open to anyone 11 years old and above. Instructors teach Olympic-style shooting with .22 rifles and three positions (prone, kneeling, standing). Gear provided; you supply ammunition.
Silent meditation: 1/2 hour, 7-7:30 p.m., Gardenia Center.
MEETINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., open meeting, Gardenia Center.; noon, Big Book meeting, Gardenia Center; 6 p.m., men’s meeting, Big Book study, SDA Teen Center, Pine and Division; 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive Ave; 7 p.m., closed meeting, Hope Community Center; 7 p.m., Get the Spirit open meeting (nonsmoking), VFW Hall, Highway 41 in Spirit Lake. Info: 1-800-326-2164.
Our A.A. Legacy to the Faith Community: A 12-step program to spiritual, emotional and physical renewal; open meeting, 7 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ontario and Lincoln.
TOPS ID 0208: weigh-in 9-9:25 a.m., 9:30-10:30 meeting; Gardenia Center, 400 Church St. TOPS’ mission is to support people as they take and keep off pounds sensibly. Info.:1-208-263-2528
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 208-263-7621
Sexaholics Anonymous: A 12-step program of recovery, noon meeting. Info: toll-free (866) 291-0914 or email sasandpoint@yahoo.com.
Al-Anon: 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. 4th St. Happy Solutions group open to anyone concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking. Use door on Alder Street. Info: 1-208-263-9543.
Stepping Into Freedom: A Christ-centered 12-step program, open session, Sandpoint Assembly of God Church, 6 p.m.
Overeaters Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Boundary Community Hospital, 6640 Kaniksu St., Bonners Ferry. Emergency entrance to LL conference room. No dues, fees, weigh-ins or diets. Info.: 1-208-290-8172
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: 7-8 p.m., 608 S. Division Ave. Info.:1-208-265-5049
Narcotics Anonymous: A Vision of Hope, 7:15 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive. Enter through back door.