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THURSDAY, Nov. 28
NEW ACTIVITIES
Turkey Trot: 9 a.m., Travers Park, 1202 W. Pine St.; 12th annual low-key event featuring a 5K, 10K or whatever distance you want to run or walk. No bikes or dogs. Free with donation to Bonner Community Food Bank. Come early to sign participation waiver and drop off food donations. Best costume wins a pie. Sponsored by Litehouse YMCA and Sandpoint Parks & Recreation. Info.: 208-263-3613
Giving Thanks Community Feast: 3-6 p.m., The Burger Dock, 116 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. In celebration of Thanksgiving, The Burger Dock is offering free turkey burgers, sweet potato fries, and a pumpkin pie shake to all who come by to dine at the restaurant. Limit of one meal per person, while supplies last. Info.: 208-597-7027
Free Thanksgiving dinner: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Hoot Owl Cafe, 30784 Highway 200, Ponderay; turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fresh bread and pie. Everyone welcome.
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Jack and Jim, 88.5 FM.
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 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, 208-265-4871; or Bill Moody, 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
Community meal: 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main and Boyer. All welcome to share food and fellowship.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 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.
Trivia Takeover: create a team or play solo: 6-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar. Free and open to the public. Info.: powine.com
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.
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
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 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: 208-263-2610.
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.
Surviviors Rescue, Inc.: All breed equine rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary group meeting, 6 p.m., 34101 Highway 200.
Edgemere Grange: 7:30 p.m., grange hall.
FRIDAY, Nov. 29
NEW ACTIVITIES
LPOIC K&K Thanksgiving Derby: Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club fishing derby, all day, runs through Dec. 1 (except for Thanksgiving Day); Lake Pend Oreille. Info.: lpoic.org
Sandpoint Tree Lighting: Jeff Jones Town Square, Third and Oak; 5-6 p.m., entertainment; 6 p.m., tree lighting; and 6:10 p.m., Santa is expected to arrive. Info.: downtownsandpoint.com
“Thunderstruck 18”: 6 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. This season’s Thunderstruck film is full of mind blowing snowmobile action; family friendly event. Raffle prizes, avalanche safety information, and more; benefits Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center. Info.: panida.org
RFB Thanksgiving Party: 6:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St. Info.: mickduffs.com
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Senior Center breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. For first-time visit, call 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Spiritual healing meditation service: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center, 400 Church St., Sandpoint. 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: 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, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
Live music: 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
ONGOING MEETINGS
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, Nov. 30
NEW ACTIVITIES
LPOIC K&K Thanksgiving Derby: Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club fishing derby, all day, runs through Dec. 1 (except for Thanksgiving Day); Lake Pend Oreille. Info.: lpoic.org
Small Business Saturday: all day, downtown Sandpoint businesses; bargain, events and more. Info.: downtownsandpoint.com
Pet Pictures with Santa: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Priest River Pets, 4799 Highway 2, Priest River; proceeds benefit Priest River Animal Rescue.
Santa at the Cedar Street Bridge: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cedar Street Bridge, First and Cedar. Free and open to the public.
Movember Stache Party: 4-7 p.m., MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.; join MickDuff’s and Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS as they raise funds for Community Cancer Services. Info.: http://bit.ly/2Dbryf/
Shook Twins’ Giving Thanks Concert: 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. The Shook Twins, Katie and Laurie, are coming home for their annual Thanksgiving music concert. Information and tickets: panida.org
Pray for Snow Party: 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.; live music with Spokane-based Dangerous Type; 10 Barrel Brewing will showcase its new skiing/snowboarding with a chance to win a new snowboard. Info.: 219.bar
ACTIVITIES
Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 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, 208-263-1578 or dance instructor Laurie, 208-610-9635
Peanut Butter & Jelly Saturday: free “grab and go” lunch; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandpoint United Methodist Church, 711 Main St. All in need welcome.
Family Game Day: 1 p.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge; ages 4 through adult. Demos and game-offs; drop-ins welcome.
Fire & S’mores: outdoor fun right in town; 3 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Live music: Truck Mills performs; 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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: 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, Dec. 1
NEW ACTIVITIES
LPOIC K&K Thanksgiving Derby: Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club fishing derby, all day, runs through Dec. 1 (except for Thanksgiving Day); Lake Pend Oreille. Info.: lpoic.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.: 208-290-2990
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.
Sunday worship service: 10 a.m., Gardenia Center.
Sunday brewery brunch: 10 a.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Weekly Service and discussion: 10-11:30 a.m., 100A Church Street.
Piano Sunday: 3-5 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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, Dec. 2
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, 2 p.m., Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org.
Country breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard. All fresh ingredients and scratch made; donations appreciated.
ACTIVITIES
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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
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. All welcome, no charge.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Pend Oreille Chorale: Weekly rehearsal, 6-8 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall. Public invited if interested in joining. Info: Caren Reiner, 208-290-2644.
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.
Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar.
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.
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.:208-263-2528
Kiwanis Club: luncheon meeting, 12-1 p.m., Tango Cafe, 414 Church 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: 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: 208-290-2631.
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.: 208-290-8172
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: 7-8 p.m., 608 S. Division Ave. Info.:208-265-5049
Narcotics Anonymous: A Vision of Hope, 7:15 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive. Enter through back door.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Seniors Day: 9 a.m.-noon, Bonner Mall. Walk the mall, listen to speakers, play games. Sponsored by Bonner Mall and Life Care Center.
Diabetes Support Group: 10 a.m., Health Services Building, 423 N. Third Ave., Suite 101. Info: 208-265-6279
Sandpoint Soccer Association: Monthly board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Kootenai Church.
Cancer Support: 5:30-7 p.m., Sandpoint Bonner Library meeting room. Information, 208-263-8985.
Ponderay City Council: 6 p.m., 288 Fourth St., Ponderay City Hall..
Lakeside Masonic Lodge: No. 42 AF and AM. Stated meeting, 7 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sojourners welcome. Masonic Hall, 319 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint.
Safe Homes: meeting, 7 p.m., Sandpoint Middle School. Goal: Make homes and schools safer for families, children.
TUESDAY, Dec. 3
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, 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: 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, 208-290-6846.
Mother Goose Tales: story and singing program for children aged 0-3 years old; 10:15 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-6930
Preschool story time: stories, games, crafts and songs for children ages 2-5, 11 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Pinochle: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Info: 266-1667.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
MAGIC the Gathering: 3:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.; teens meet in Community Room A to play the collectible card game. Info: 263-6930 ext. 1245 or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org
Bonner Partners in Care Clinic: 5:30 p.m., Panhandle Health District office, 1020 Michigan, Sandpoint.
Improv Sandpoint: games, fun and improv sketch comedy; 6-8:30 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-4005 or eichardtspub.com
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.
Night-Out Karaoke: hosted by DJ Webrix; 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
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: Open Arms, 7:15 p.m., North Summit Church, 201 N. Division (South 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: 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
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, 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
Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency: City Hall council room, 1123 Lake, 7:30 a.m.
S.P.O.R.T.S.: Safety and Police Officers Retired To Sandpoint. Noon. For location, contact Ron Adamik at 208-263-1179 or by email (ron2342@hughes.net).
Bulldog Bench: Lunch meeting, noon, Elks on Hwy. 200.
Parent support group: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Evans Brothers Coffee, 524 Church St. All new parents, soon-to-be parents and parents seeking to connect with other parents invited to attend. Info.: 208-255-1855 or 208-255-2307
Blanchard Daze: Blanchard Inn Restaurant, 4 p.m. Info: 208-437-0527.
Sandpoint Planning Commission: 5:30 p.m., council chambers.
Bonner County Search and Rescue: Bonner County Extension office, fairgrounds, 6-8 p.m.
City of Kootenai: council meeting, 6:30 p.m., Kootenai City Hall.
Eagles Auxiliary: 7 p.m., 1511 John Hudon Road, 208-263-8449. Ladies only. Info.: Susan, 208-255-4873
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4
NEW ACTIVITIES
Beer 4 Gear “fun-draiser”: 5-8 p.m., Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St. Sandpoint Cutthroat Lacrosse event to raise money for gear so all who want to play lacrosse can; live music, raffles, and more.
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.: 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.: 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 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.
Duplicate bridge: Noon, Ponderay Event Center. Info and partnerships: 208-610-0620.
Potluck luncheon: Noon, Monarch Road Community Center, 650 Monarch Road; bingo to follow.
Party Bridge: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 12:15 p.m. Info.: 208-266-1280.
Preschool Story Time: Clark Fork Library, 12:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, refreshments and fun. Info.: 208-266-1321.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 1:30-5 p.m.; Sandpoint Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S Division Ave.
Bingo hour: 2-3 p.m., Alpine Vista Senior Apartments, 1705 Pine St. All welcome. Info.: 208-265-4446
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 Alzheimr’s or other related dementia and their care partners. Info.: P.J. Christo, Alzheimer’s Association, 208-666-2996, ext. 8314; Liz Price, 208-263-7889; or Lissa DeFreitas, 1-509-951-2310.
Lego Club: 2-3:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library. EBCL Children’s Programs host Lego building free time. Program for ages 3-12; parents welcome.
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, 1205 Highway 2, Suite 101B, Sandpoint. Cancer patients and caregivers welcome. Please call to make sure class is appropriate fit. Info.: Cindy,, 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.: 208-263-6860
Wind Down Wednesday: 6-9 p.m., 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.; live music with Truck Mills and a guest. Info.: 219.bar
Bingo Night: 6:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Brewing Company Beer Hall and Brewery, 220 Cedar St. Free game card for all. Info.: 208-209-6700.
Hootenanny: open mic event, 6:30-8:30 p.m., City Beach Organics, 117 N. First Ave. Info.: 208-265-9919
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: 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, 208-263-8949
Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club: 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. 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.: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
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): “Connection” support group, Gardenia Center, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Info.: Jan Burt, 208-263-7928, or dannjanburt1@gmail.com
Sandpoint City Council: 5:30 p.m., council chambers, Sandpoint City Hall. Info.: cityofsandpoint.com
Grad Night: meeting, 6 p.m., Sandpoint High School library.
North Idaho Beekeepers: 6:30-8 p.m., Sandpoint Library. Info.: Tricia Sullivan, 208-263-9798.
PC users group: 7 p.m., Sandpoint High School Room D-3.
Idaho Writers’ League: 9 a.m, East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar, Sandpoint.
THURSDAY, Dec. 5
NEW ACTIVITIES
Kinderhaven Festival of Trees Family Night: 4-6 p.m., Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road; come see all of the beautifully decorated trees, enjoy cookies, cocoa and cider and visit with Santa and Mrs Claus.
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Jack and Jim, 88.5 FM.
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 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, 208-265-4871; or Bill Moody, 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Alzheimer’s support group: for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia; 1 p.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Free respite care available at DayBreak Center next door during group session with prior reservations. Info.: Jan Griffitts, 208-290-1973
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
Community meal: 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main and Boyer. All welcome to share food and fellowship.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Bonner Partners in Care Clinic: 5:30 p.m., Panhandle Health District office,1020 Michigan, Sandpoint.
Beer release party: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, every first Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. Info: 208-290-6700.
Adult grief support group: 6 p.m., Bonner General Health conference room, 520 N. Third Ave. Info.: Lissa, 208-265-1185
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.
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
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 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: 208-263-2610.
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
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group: Monthly meeting. Info: 208-255-7377.
Sagle Senior Center Board: 9 a.m., 650 Monarch Road in Sagle. Call 208-265-2627.
Clark Fork Valley Quilters: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Tina Foster, 208-264-5491
Friends of the Sandpoint Library: Noon, library. For info, call 208-263-2929.
DayBreak Alzheimer’s Support Group: 1-2 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: Linda, 208-265-8127
Men’s Cancer Support Group: 6-8 p.m, Boundary Community Hospital board room, Bonners Ferry.
Injectors Car Club: 7 p.m., DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St. Those who plan on eating dinner need to arrive by 6 p.m. Info.: Gary VanHorn, 208-263-9780
Bonner County Sportsmen’s Association: 7 p.m., Hadley Range, 1114 Lake St. For information call 208-266-0141.
Eagles Men: Meeting, 7:30 p.m., lodge, 1511 John Hudon Lane.
FRIDAY, Dec. 6
NEW ACTIVITIES
Clark Fork Holiday Silent Auction: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clark Fork Library fall reading program finale; spend the reading dollars at annual event. Info.: 208-266-1321
Kinderhaven Festival of Trees holiday luncheon: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road; silent auction, lunch and viewing of the live decorated trees. Tickets are $50; event benefits Kinderhaven. Info.: kinderhavensandpoint.com
First Friday: shopping deals, art exhibits and an after-party; 5-7 p.m., art exhibits, Little Carnegie Hall, Columbia Bank Plaza, and Pend d’Oreille Winery, 110 Main St.; 5th annual Winter Market, POAC Gallery, 110 Main St.; 6:3-8 p.m., after-party, Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar. Info.: artinsandpoint.org
Backcountry Film Festival: 7 p.m. (doors open 5:45 p.m.), Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.; 15th annual Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education fundraiser to help get over 450 area youth into the outdoors and snow to learn about winter wildlands. Info.: panida.org or soleexperiences.org
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Senior Center breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. For first-time visit, call 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Spiritual healing meditation service: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center, 400 Church St., Sandpoint. 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: 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, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
Live music: 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
ONGOING MEETINGS
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
NARFE: National Association of Retired Federal Employees, 11:30 a.m., Connie’s. All retired federal employees welcome. Info. Willie Millard, 208-263-1797
S.A.M.: “First Friday” gathering, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Hills Church, 227 McGhee Road.
SATURDAY, Dec. 7
NEW ACTIVITIES
Holiday Open House: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sandpoint Super Drug, 604 N. Fifth Ave., Sandpoint. Santa will be on hand from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for free photos; come enjoy cookies, coffee and hot cocoa and more.
Used Book Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Sandpoint Friends of the Library.
First Free Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella. Free admission at the museum. Info.: 208-263-2344 or bonnercountyhistory.org
Santa at the Cedar Street Bridge: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cedar Street Bridge, First and Cedar. Free and open to the public.
2019 NHHS Festival of Trees family celebration: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sadie Halstead Middle School, 331 S. Calispel Ave, Newport, Wash.; free admission with free cocoa or coffee whil enjoying entertainment and beautifully decorated trees as well as free crafts, cookie decorating, face painting and free Santa photos for children. Info.: http://bit.ly/2KO4HLq
Sandpoint Waldorf School Christmas Faire: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sandpoint Waldorf School, 2007 Sandpoint West Drive; children’s crafts, puppet shows, local artisans and vendors, homemade food, and more. Open to the public.
Clark Fork Holiday Silent Auction: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clark Fork Library fall reading program finale; spend the reading dollars at annual event. Info.: 208-266-1321
Honeybee: Celtic winter concert, 3 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org
Kinderhaven Festival of Trees Grand Gala: 5:30 p.m., Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road; silent auction, lunch and viewing of the live decorated trees. Tickets are $85; event benefits Kinderhaven. Info.: kinderhavensandpoint.com
Holiday Ball: 7-10 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.; semi-formal dance sponsored by USA Dance Sandpoint; 7 p.m., ruma lesson; 8 p.m., general dancing. Info.: usadancesandpoint.org
ACTIVITIES
Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 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, 208-263-1578 or dance instructor Laurie, 208-610-9635
Peanut Butter & Jelly Saturday: free “grab and go” lunch; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandpoint United Methodist Church, 711 Main St. All in need welcome.
Family Game Day: 1 p.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge; ages 4 through adult. Demos and game-offs; drop-ins welcome.
Fly Tying Group: 1 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar. Fly tying enthusiasts of varying expertise; bring your own supplies.
Fire & S’mores: outdoor fun right in town; 3 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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: 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).
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Idaho Writers League: 9 a.m., East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar.
SUNDAY, Dec. 8
NEW ACTIVITIES
2019 Athol Christmas Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Athol Farmers Market, 30355 N. Third St., Athol. Info.: http://bit.ly/2seKpV9
Global Fat Bike Day +1: 12-4 p.m., Schweitzer Mountain Resort, 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Road; hosted by Greasy Fingers Bikes N Repair. Info.: 208-255-4496 or shoot us an email at Brian@GreasyFingersBikes.com
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.: 208-290-2990
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.
Sunday worship service: 10 a.m., Gardenia Center.
Sunday brewery brunch: 10 a.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Weekly Service and discussion: 10-11:30 a.m., 100A Church Street.
Piano Sunday: 3-5 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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, Dec. 9
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, 2 p.m., Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org.
ACTIVITIES
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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
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. All welcome, no charge.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Pend Oreille Chorale: Weekly rehearsal, 6-8 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall. Public invited if interested in joining. Info: Caren Reiner, 208-290-2644. (xxxx-hold until further notice-xxxxxx)
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.
Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar.
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.
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.:208-263-2528
Kiwanis Club: luncheon meeting, 12-1 p.m., Tango Cafe, 414 Church 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: 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: 208-290-2631.
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.: 208-290-8172
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: 7-8 p.m., 608 S. Division Ave. Info.:208-265-5049
Narcotics Anonymous: A Vision of Hope, 7:15 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive. Enter through back door.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Bonner Education And Technology Alliance (BETA): 12:30 p.m., Bonner Business Center. Info: 208-263-7263.
Power PAC (Parky’s and CarePartners): Bonner General Health Parkinson’s support group, 2-4:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.; hear interesting speakers, exchange ideas and socialize. Info.: A.C. Woolnough, 208-304-5756
East Bonner County Free Library: Monthly board meeting, 5:15 p.m., Rooms 102-103.
Kootenai-Ponderay Sewer District: Board of directors, 6 p.m., 511 Whiskey Jack Road, office. For information call 208-263-0229.
Sandpoint Lions Club: Business meeting, 7 p.m., Lions Den. Info: sandpointlionsclub.org
Ellisport Bay Sewer District: Ponderay Shores Resort Activities Building, 5:30 p.m. Info: 208-264-0112.
Priest River Diabetes Support Group: Frank Chapin Senior Center, Priest River, 7 p.m. Information, 208-448-2899.
Martha Chapter 34: Order of the Eastern Star, 7 p.m., Masonic Lodge Second and Cedar in Sandpoint.
Clark Fork City Council: 7 p.m., Clark Fork City Hall.
TUESDAY, Dec. 10
NEW ACTIVITIES
A Celtic Christmas: 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.; Irish trio of harp, violin and voice brings classical/Celtic feel to festive favorites. Info.: panida.org
ACTIVITIES
Audubon: Meet Fairmont Loop and Highway 95, 8 a.m. to count birds. Info: 208-664-5318 or 208-664-4739.
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, 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: 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, 208-290-6846.
Mother Goose Tales: story and singing program for children aged 0-3 years old; 10:15 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-6930
Preschool story time: stories, games, crafts and songs for children ages 2-5, 11 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Pinochle: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Info: 266-1667.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
MAGIC the Gathering: 3:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.; teens meet in Community Room A to play the collectible card game. Info: 263-6930 ext. 1245 or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org
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.
Night-Out Karaoke: hosted by DJ Webrix; 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
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: Open Arms, 7:15 p.m., North Summit Church, 201 N. Division (South 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: 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
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, 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
Sagle Fire District: Regular commission business, 8 a.m., Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS, 2689 Gun Club Road.
Local Emergency Planning Committee: 8:30-10 a.m., Federal Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint.
Marine Corps League: 9 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, Division and Pine, Sandpoint.
North Country Fibromyalgia: Bonner General Hospital, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Laurie, 208-263-5838.
Sandpoint Arts Commission: 4 p.m., conference room, Sandpoint City Hall.
Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District: Monthly board meeting, 4 p.m., Federal Building, Room 306.
Bonner County Democratic Women: 4-6 p.m., Jalapenos, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint; social gathering, information on local issues and opportunities for activism. Info.: bcdemwo@gmal.com
City of Sandpoint: Planning Commission workshop, 5:30 p.m., City Hall.
Angels Over Sandpoint: 5-5:30 p.m., social hour; 5:30 p.m., meeting; The Back Door, 111 Cedar St. Info.: angelsoversandpoint.org
Panhandle Piecemakers Quilt Guild: Social, 6 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive.
Vietnam Veterans of America: 6 p.m., VFW Hall, 1325 Pine St. Info: 208-263-5419, or idahovva.com.
Habitat for Humanity: Open monthly board meeting, 5 p.m., ReStore, 1519 Baldy Park Road. Info.: 208-265-5313
East Hope City Council: 6:30 p.m., City Hall.
Bonner Community Gleaners: 6:30 p.m., Eagles Club. Info: 208-263-7700 for information.
PFLAG Sandpoint: support meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint. Info: 208-718-2388 or on Facebook at Pflag Sandpoint
Bonner County Amateur Radio Club: meeting, 7 p.m., Panhandle Health Building.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11
NEW ACTIVITIES
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.: 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.: 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 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.
Duplicate bridge: Noon, Ponderay Event Center. Info and partnerships: 208-610-0620.
Party Bridge: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 12:15 p.m. Info.: 208-266-1280.
Preschool Story Time: Clark Fork Library, 12:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, refreshments and fun. Info.: 208-266-1321.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 1:30-5 p.m.; Sandpoint Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S Division Ave.
Bingo hour: 2-3 p.m., Alpine Vista Senior Apartments, 1705 Pine St. All welcome. Info.: 208-265-4446
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, 1205 Highway 2, Suite 101B, Sandpoint. Cancer patients and caregivers welcome. Please call to make sure class is appropriate fit. Info.: Cindy,, 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.: 208-263-6860
Wind Down Wednesday: 6-9 p.m., 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.; live music with Truck Mills and a guest. Info.: 219.bar
Bingo Night: 6:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Brewing Company Beer Hall and Brewery, 220 Cedar St. Free game card for all. Info.: 208-209-6700.
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: 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, 208-263-8949
Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club: 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. 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.: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
La Leche League: 10:30 a.m., Call for directions, Kimberlee, 208-265-9347, or lllofsandpoint.com
Greater Sandpoint Chamber business group: Noon-1:30 p.m., Dept. of Labor.
North Country Weavers: noon- 3 p.m., Create, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. Info.: createarts.org or 509-447-9277
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum: board meeting, 4 p.m., 611 S. Ella.
Independent Highway District: 5 p.m., 1630 Baldy Mountain Road. Call 208-263-8131.
Hope Memorial Community Center: board meeting, 5:30 p.m., 415 Wellington Place, Hope. Public welcome.
Bonner County Sheriff Search and Rescue: 6 p.m., fairgrounds food booth.
Democratic Central Committee: 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.
Bonner County Rodeo Committee: 6 p.m., Bonner County Fair office.
Ponderay Planning Commission: 6:30 p.m., Ponderay City Hall.
Hope City Council: Hope City Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club: general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Connie’s. Focus on issues relating to Lake Pend Oreille. Information, 208-264-5796.
THURSDAY, Dec. 12
NEW ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Jack and Jim, 88.5 FM.
Scrappy Stampers: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Clark Fork Center, 1001 Cedar St., Clark Fork.
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 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, 208-265-4871; or Bill Moody, 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
Community meal: 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main and Boyer. All welcome to share food and fellowship.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 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.
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
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 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: 208-263-2610.
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
Safe and Drug Free Schools: 8:15 a.m., Sandpoint High School conference room. Includes community advisory board.
Women’s Cancer Support Group: 5:30-7 p.m., 1215 Michigan St., Suite B. Info. 208-255-2301.
North Idaho Federated Republican Women: 5:30 p.m., East Bonner County Library District, Sandpoint branch library, 1407 Cedar St., Community Room B. Info.: Mary Jo Ambrosiani, 208-265-4687 or deburrqueen@cygnusaero.com
The Conversation: a discussion for those who love art; 6 p.m., Ivano’s Ristorante, 102. S. First Ave., Sandpoint.
Clark Fork VFW: Monthly meeting, 6 p.m.,115 W. Fourth. Info: 208-266-0146.
Trout Unlimited: 6 p.m., 1319 N. Division. General membership meeting.
Coeur d’Alene Toastmasters: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Iron Horse Restaurant, 407 Sherman. Call 208-664-6446.
Iron Mountain Dutch Oveneers: 7 p.m., Diamond Bar “B” Saddlery. Info: 208-263-2540.
Dover City Council: 6 p.m., Dover City Hall.
Edgemere Grange: Business meeting, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall.
North Idaho Federated Republican Women: 5:30-7 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 477326 Highway 95 N., Ponderay. Info.: nifrw.org
FRIDAY, Dec. 13
NEW ACTIVITIES
Bonner Mall Christmas Craft Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Bonner Mall, 200 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay;
Toys for Tots Spaghetti Fundraiser: 4-7 p.m., Hoot Owl Cafe, 30784 Highway 200; proceeds from the spaghetti feeds benefits the Sandpoint Lions Club’s Toys for Tots campaign.
The Other White Meat: 5:30-9:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.; classic rock music and plenty of fun on tap. Info.: http://bit.ly/2rhJKSl
Party With Your Firefighters: 6-11 p.m., The Longshot, 102. S. Boyer Ave.; music, drinks, foods, and a lot of fun. Tickets $20 and include one drink and one raffle ticket. Proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Info.: http://bit.ly/2KQZNxp
Sandpoint Contra Dancing: 7-10 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave; community dancing for all ages, in the New England tradition, featuring live music with great local and regional bands and lively callers. Info.: sandpointcontra@gmail.com
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Senior Center breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. For first-time visit, call 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Spiritual healing meditation service: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center, 400 Church St., Sandpoint. 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: 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, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
Live music: 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
ONGOING MEETINGS
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Red Hat Rascals: 11 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Info: Betty Johnson, 208-946-8953
HLA-S (Hearing Loss Association of Sandpoint): Meeting, 3 p.m., Bonner General Hospital conference room.
Christian Motorcycle Association: Village Kitchen, Priest River; 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m., meeting. Info.: Mike or Anita Neal, 208-263-0130.?
SATURDAY, Dec. 14
NEW ACTIVITIES
Breakfast with Santa: 8-11 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.; pancakes, ham, eggs, hot chocolate, coffee and orange juice; or make Christmas items or a gingerbread house in Santa’s workshop. Children can get their picture with Santa for free. Info.: sandpointteencenter.com
Bonner Mall Christmas Craft Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Bonner Mall, 200 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay;
“Jazzy Nutcracker”: Studio 1 dance recital; 5:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Info.: panida org
CobraJet: hard rock music; 7 p.m., Sandpoint Eagles, 1511 John Hudon Lane; also performing Jacob Vanknowe Music, Vance Bergeson and High Treason Ammunition.
ACTIVITIES
Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 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, 208-263-1578 or dance instructor Laurie, 208-610-9635
Peanut Butter & Jelly Saturday: free “grab and go” lunch; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandpoint United Methodist Church, 711 Main St. All in need welcome.
King of the Cornhole Tournament: MickDuff’s Brewing Co. Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., registration noon, first toss 1 p.m. Cost: $10 buy-in per team, all registration paid out in prizes. Every second Saturday. Info: 208-209-6700
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, 208-263-2288
Fire & S’mores: outdoor fun right in town; 3 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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: 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).
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Sexaholics Anonymous: 2:30 p.m., Gardenia Center.
Ironhorse Riders: 4 p.m., Trish’s Place, Hope. Information: 208-290-8149
SUNDAY, Dec. 15
NEW ACTIVITIES
Bonner Mall Christmas Craft Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Bonner Mall, 200 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay;
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.: 208-290-2990
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.
Sunday worship service: 10 a.m., Gardenia Center.
Sunday brewery brunch: 10 a.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Weekly Service and discussion: 10-11:30 a.m., 100A Church Street.
Piano Sunday: 3-5 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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, Dec. 16
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, 2 p.m., Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org.
ACTIVITIES
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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
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. All welcome, no charge.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Pend Oreille Chorale: Weekly rehearsal, 6-8 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall. Public invited if interested in joining. Info: Caren Reiner, 208-290-2644. (xxxx-hold until further notice-xxxxxx)
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.
Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar.
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.
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.:208-263-2528
Kiwanis Club: luncheon meeting, 12-1 p.m., Tango Cafe, 414 Church 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: 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: 208-290-2631.
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.: 208-290-8172
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: 7-8 p.m., 608 S. Division Ave. Info.:208-265-5049
Narcotics Anonymous: A Vision of Hope, 7:15 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive. Enter through back door.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Bonner County Alzheimer’s Support Group: 2 p.m., Valley Vista Care Center, 220 S. Division.
Ponderay City Council: 6 p.m., 288 Fourth St.
TUESDAY, Dec. 17
NEW ACTIVITIES
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, 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: 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, 208-290-6846.
Mother Goose Tales: story and singing program for children aged 0-3 years old; 10:15 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-6930
Preschool story time: stories, games, crafts and songs for children ages 2-5, 11 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Pinochle: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Info: 266-1667.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
MAGIC the Gathering: 3:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.; teens meet in Community Room A to play the collectible card game. Info: 263-6930 ext. 1245 or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org
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.
Night-Out Karaoke: hosted by DJ Webrix; 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
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: Open Arms, 7:15 p.m., North Summit Church, 201 N. Division (South 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: 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
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, 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
Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency: City Hall Conference Room, 1123 Lake, 7:30 a.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars: 9 a.m., VFW Hall, Pine and Division.
Bonner County Republican Women: 10:15 a.m., Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay. Information: bcrwinc.com or 208-255-1114
7B Women: 12-1 p.m., Columbia Bank’s Community Room. Contact Teresa Lunde, 208-263-7525.
Sandpoint Planning Commission: Workshop, 5:30 p.m., council chambers.
Bottle Bay Recreational Water & Sewer District: Board meeting, 6 p.m., district office.
Republican Central Committee: 6:15 p.m., Panhandle Health District office, 322 Marion. Info: Cornel Rasor, 290-7403 or email crasor@verizon.net
Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child Support Group: 5 p.m., Creations of Sandpoint, Cedar Street Bridge, 334 N. First Ave. Ongoing informal support group open to all parents who have experienced the loss of a child at any age. Call Lissa DeFreitas at 208-265-1185 for application or more information.
Bonner County Early Childhood Professionals Association: 6:30 p.m., East Bonner County Library. Public invited.
Eagles Auxiliary: 7 p.m., 1511 John Hudon Lane, 208-263-8449. Ladies only.
Life-Time Friends Animal Sanctuary: Monthly board meeting. Call Michael Sowders at 208-755-6298.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18
NEW ACTIVITIES
“The Nutcracker”: Pend Oreille Arts Council hosts Eugene Ballet performance as, for the 32nd year, Clara’s adventures in the Land of Sweets come to life on the Panida stage; 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.), Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: artinsandpoint.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
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.: 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.: 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 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, Monarch Road Community Center, 650 Monarch Road, bingo to follow. New members welcome.
Duplicate bridge: Noon, Ponderay Event Center. Info and partnerships: 208-610-0620.
Party Bridge: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 12:15 p.m. Info.: 208-266-1280.
Preschool Story Time: Clark Fork Library, 12:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, refreshments and fun. Info.: 208-266-1321.
Hand Stitchery Group: 1-4 p.m., Create, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport; hand stitch applique, cross stitch, embroidery, crochet, knitting, etc. Open to all. Info.: createarts.org or 509-447-9277
Sandpoint Teen Center: 1:30-5 p.m.; Sandpoint Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S Division Ave.
Bingo hour: 2-3 p.m., Alpine Vista Senior Apartments, 1705 Pine St. All welcome. Info.: 208-265-4446
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, 208-666-2996, ext. 8314; Liz Price, 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, 1205 Highway 2, Suite 101B, Sandpoint. Cancer patients and caregivers welcome. Please call to make sure class is appropriate fit. Info.: Cindy,, 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.: 208-263-6860
Wind Down Wednesday: 6-9 p.m., 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.; live music with Truck Mills and a guest. Info.: 219.bar
Bingo Night: 6:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Brewing Company Beer Hall and Brewery, 220 Cedar St. Free game card for all. Info.: 208-209-6700.
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: 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, 208-263-8949
Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club: 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. 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.: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
Idaho Writers’ League: 9 a.m, East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar, Sandpoint.
Sandpoint City Council: 5:30 p.m., council chambers, Sandpoint City Hall. Info.: cityofsandpoint.com
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, Dec. 19
NEW ACTIVITIES
Eat In For Ethan: 7 am.-2 p.m., Uptown Bagel Co., 313 N. Third Ave.; portion of proceeds from every bagelwich sold on the third Thursday of every month goes to NAMI Far North. Info.: http://bit.ly/37zvbu5
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Jack and Jim, 88.5 FM.
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 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, 208-265-4871; or Bill Moody, 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Yoga class for men and women: Class for cancer patients, sponsored by Susan G. Komen Foundation. Maria Alberg instructor, 1:30 p.m., Gardenia Center.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
Community meal: 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main and Boyer. All welcome to share food and fellowship.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Bonner Partners in Care Clinic: 5:30 p.m., Panhandle Health District office,1020 Michigan, Sandpoint.
More Than a Woman Trivia Night: 6 p.m., The Back Door, 111 Cedar St. (lower level); night of laughter and female focused trivia. Portion of sales proceeds benefits REturn REtreats. Info.: http://bit.ly/37vkpVz
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.
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
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 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: 208-263-2610.
Alzheimer’s support group: for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia; 1 p.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Free respite care available at DayBreak Center next door during group session with prior reservations. Info.: Jan Griffitts, 208-290-1973
Adult grief support group: 6 p.m., Bonner General Health conference room, 520 N. Third Ave. Info.: Lissa, 208-265-1185
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
Clark Fork Valley Quilters: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Sandi McNeeley, 1-406-847-1670.
Eagles Men: Meeting, 7:30 p.m., lodge, 1511 John Hudon Lane.
Ponderay Community Development Corporation: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 477326 Highway 95. Catered by Pend Oreille Pasta.
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association: Support group, 5-6:30 p.m., Luther Park, 526 S. Olive St.
Iron Horse Riders Association: 6 p.m., Sweet Lou’s (upstairs). Monthly meeting. Info: Barry Kamplain, 208-627-9814
FRIDAY, Dec. 20
NEW ACTIVITIES
Devon Wade Duo: 6:30-9:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St.
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Senior Center breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. For first-time visit, call 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Spiritual healing meditation service: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center, 400 Church St., Sandpoint. 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: 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, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
Live music: 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
ONGOING MEETINGS
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Sandpoint Senior Center: board meeting, 10:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Public encouraged to attend.
SATURDAY, Dec. 21
NEW ACTIVITIES
Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs: 6-9 p.m., 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.; high energy bluegrass infused sounds come to the Niner. Info.: 219.bar
ACTIVITIES
Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 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, 208-263-1578 or dance instructor Laurie, 208-610-9635
Peanut Butter & Jelly Saturday: free “grab and go” lunch; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandpoint United Methodist Church, 711 Main St. All in need welcome.
Family Game Day: 1 p.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge; ages 4 through adult. Demos and game-offs; drop-ins welcome.
Fire & S’mores: outdoor fun right in town; 3 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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: 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).
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Idaho Writers League: 9 a.m., East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar.
SUNDAY, Dec. 22
NEW ACTIVITIES
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.: 208-290-2990
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.
Sunday worship service: 10 a.m., Gardenia Center.
Sunday brewery brunch: 10 a.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Weekly Service and discussion: 10-11:30 a.m., 100A Church Street.
Piano Sunday: 3-5 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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, Dec. 23
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, 2 p.m., Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org.
ACTIVITIES
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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
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. All welcome, no charge.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Pend Oreille Chorale: Weekly rehearsal, 6-8 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall. Public invited if interested in joining. Info: Caren Reiner, 208-290-2644. (xxxx-hold until further notice-xxxxxx)
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.
Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar.
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.
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.:208-263-2528
Kiwanis Club: luncheon meeting, 12-1 p.m., Tango Cafe, 414 Church 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: 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: 208-290-2631.
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.: 208-290-8172
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: 7-8 p.m., 608 S. Division Ave. Info.: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, Dec. 24
NEW ACTIVITIES
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, 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: 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, 208-290-6846.
Mother Goose Tales: story and singing program for children aged 0-3 years old; 10:15 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-6930
Preschool story time: stories, games, crafts and songs for children ages 2-5, 11 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Pinochle: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Info: 266-1667.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
MAGIC the Gathering: 3:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.; teens meet in Community Room A to play the collectible card game. Info: 263-6930 ext. 1245 or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org
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.
Night-Out Karaoke: hosted by DJ Webrix; 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
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: Open Arms, 7:15 p.m., North Summit Church, 201 N. Division (South 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: 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
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, 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, 208-255-2910.
PFLAG Sandpoint: game night/social event, 6:30-7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint. Info: 208-718-2388 or on Facebook at Pflag Sandpoint
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 25
NEW ACTIVITIES
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.: 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.: 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 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.
Duplicate bridge: Noon, Ponderay Event Center. Info and partnerships: 208-610-0620.
Party Bridge: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 12:15 p.m. Info.: 208-266-1280.
Preschool Story Time: Clark Fork Library, 12:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, refreshments and fun. Info.: 208-266-1321.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 1:30-5 p.m.; Sandpoint Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S Division Ave.
Bingo hour: 2-3 p.m., Alpine Vista Senior Apartments, 1705 Pine St. All welcome. Info.: 208-265-4446
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, 1205 Highway 2, Suite 101B, Sandpoint. Cancer patients and caregivers welcome. Please call to make sure class is appropriate fit. Info.: Cindy,, 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.: 208-263-6860
Wind Down Wednesday: 6-9 p.m., 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.; live music with Truck Mills and a guest. Info.: 219.bar
Bingo Night: 6:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Brewing Company Beer Hall and Brewery, 220 Cedar St. Free game card for all. Info.: 208-209-6700.
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: 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, 208-263-8949
Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club: 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. 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.: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, 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.: 208-264-5796.
American Legion Post 15: 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Division and Pine. Info.: 208-263-9183
THURSDAY, Dec. 26
NEW ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Jack and Jim, 88.5 FM.
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 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, 208-265-4871; or Bill Moody, 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
Community meal: 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main and Boyer. All welcome to share food and fellowship.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 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.
Trivia Takeover: create a team or play solo: 6-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar. Free and open to the public. Info.: powine.com
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.
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
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 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: 208-263-2610.
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.
Survivors Rescue, Inc.: All breed equine rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary group meeting, 6 p.m., 34101 Highway 200.
FRIDAY, Dec. 27
NEW ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Senior Center breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. For first-time visit, call 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Spiritual healing meditation service: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center, 400 Church St., Sandpoint. 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: 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, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
Live music: 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
ONGOING MEETINGS
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, Dec. 28
NEW ACTIVITIES
Saturday Afternoon Dance: 1-4 p.m., Sandpoint Senior Center. Music by Country Plus. Potluck, everyone welcome. Info.: Betty, 208-263-2288
ACTIVITIES
Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 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, 208-263-1578 or dance instructor Laurie, 208-610-9635
Peanut Butter & Jelly Saturday: free “grab and go” lunch; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandpoint United Methodist Church, 711 Main St. All in need welcome.
Family Game Day: 1 p.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge; ages 4 through adult. Demos and game-offs; drop-ins welcome.
Fire & S’mores: outdoor fun right in town; 3 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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: 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, Dec. 29
NEW ACTIVITIES
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.: 208-290-2990
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.
Sunday worship service: 10 a.m., Gardenia Center.
Sunday brewery brunch: 10 a.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Weekly Service and discussion: 10-11:30 a.m., 100A Church Street.
Piano Sunday: 3-5 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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, Dec. 30
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, 2 p.m., Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org.
ACTIVITIES
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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
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. All welcome, no charge.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Pend Oreille Chorale: Weekly rehearsal, 6-8 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall. Public invited if interested in joining. Info: Caren Reiner, 208-290-2644. (xxxx-hold until further notice-xxxxxx)
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.
Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar.
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.
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.:208-263-2528
Kiwanis Club: luncheon meeting, 12-1 p.m., Tango Cafe, 414 Church 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: 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: 208-290-2631.
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.: 208-290-8172
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: 7-8 p.m., 608 S. Division Ave. Info.:208-265-5049
Narcotics Anonymous: A Vision of Hope, 7:15 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive. Enter through back door.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Widows Helping Widows: 10 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St.; share ideas and contacts for home maintenance/assistance, form new friendships and ideas to make life easier. Call senior center if you plan to stay for lunch afterward (208-263-6860, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.)
TUESDAY, Dec. 31
NEW ACTIVITIES
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, 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: 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, 208-290-6846.
Mother Goose Tales: story and singing program for children aged 0-3 years old; 10:15 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-6930
Preschool story time: stories, games, crafts and songs for children ages 2-5, 11 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Pinochle: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Info: 266-1667.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
MAGIC the Gathering: 3:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.; teens meet in Community Room A to play the collectible card game. Info: 263-6930 ext. 1245 or kimber@ebonnerlibrary.org
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.
Night-Out Karaoke: hosted by DJ Webrix; 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
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: Open Arms, 7:15 p.m., North Summit Church, 201 N. Division (South 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: 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
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, 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.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 1
NEW ACTIVITIES
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.: 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.: 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 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.
Duplicate bridge: Noon, Ponderay Event Center. Info and partnerships: 208-610-0620.
Party Bridge: Clark Fork-Hope Area Senior Center, 12:15 p.m. Info.: 208-266-1280.
Preschool Story Time: Clark Fork Library, 12:30 a.m. Stories, crafts, refreshments and fun. Info.: 208-266-1321.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 1:30-5 p.m.; Sandpoint Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S Division Ave.
Bingo hour: 2-3 p.m., Alpine Vista Senior Apartments, 1705 Pine St. All welcome. Info.: 208-265-4446
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, 1205 Highway 2, Suite 101B, Sandpoint. Cancer patients and caregivers welcome. Please call to make sure class is appropriate fit. Info.: Cindy,, 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.: 208-263-6860
Wind Down Wednesday: 6-9 p.m., 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave.; live music with Truck Mills and a guest. Info.: 219.bar
Bingo Night: 6:30 p.m., MickDuff’s Brewing Company Beer Hall and Brewery, 220 Cedar St. Free game card for all. Info.: 208-209-6700.
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: 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, 208-263-8949
Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club: 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. 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.: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.
THURSDAY, Jan. 2
NEW ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Jack and Jim, 88.5 FM.
DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 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, 208-265-4871; or Bill Moody, 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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
Community meal: 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main and Boyer. All welcome to share food and fellowship.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 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.
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
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 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: 208-263-2610.
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.
FRIDAY, Jan. 3
NEW ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Senior Center breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. For first-time visit, call 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Spiritual healing meditation service: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gardenia Center, 400 Church St., Sandpoint. 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: 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, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
Live music: 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: 219.bar
ONGOING MEETINGS
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, Jan. 4
NEW ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 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, 208-263-1578 or dance instructor Laurie, 208-610-9635
Peanut Butter & Jelly Saturday: free “grab and go” lunch; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandpoint United Methodist Church, 711 Main St. All in need welcome.
Family Game Day: 1 p.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge; ages 4 through adult. Demos and game-offs; drop-ins welcome.
Fire & S’mores: outdoor fun right in town; 3 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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: 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, Jan. 5
NEW ACTIVITIES
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.: 208-290-2990
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.
Sunday worship service: 10 a.m., Gardenia Center.
Sunday brewery brunch: 10 a.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com
Weekly Service and discussion: 10-11:30 a.m., 100A Church Street.
Piano Sunday: 3-5 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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, Jan. 6
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, 2 p.m., Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org.
ACTIVITIES
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 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.
Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave.; and Huckleberry Lanes, 120 S. Division Ave.
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. All welcome, no charge.
Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com
Pend Oreille Chorale: Weekly rehearsal, 6-8 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall. Public invited if interested in joining. Info: Caren Reiner, 208-290-2644. (xxxx-hold until further notice-xxxxxx)
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.
Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar.
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.
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.:208-263-2528
Kiwanis Club: luncheon meeting, 12-1 p.m., Tango Cafe, 414 Church 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: 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: 208-290-2631.
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.: 208-290-8172
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: 7-8 p.m., 608 S. Division Ave. Info.:208-265-5049
Narcotics Anonymous: A Vision of Hope, 7:15 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive. Enter through back door.