Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 16, 2022

| August 16, 2022 1:00 AM

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TUESDAY, Aug. 16

NEW ACTIVITIES

Bonner County Fair: 8 a.m., 4-H rabbit quality; 9 a.m., 4-H sheep market quality, followed by 4-H market meat goat; 9 a.m., 4-H swine market quality; 10 a.m., antique tractors judging; 6 p.m., final championship quality round market swine; 7 p.m., market beef trivia; 7:30 p.m., 4-H beef and dairy cattle. Info.: bonnercountyfair.com

Trails & Tales: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St.; children's stories for kids of all ages. Info.: bit.ly/3zW5YZL

POP Tuesday mountain bike ride: 5:30 p.m., Schweitzer Mountain. All levels of riders are welcome. Info: pendoreillepedalers.com

Runaway Symphony: live music, 7-10 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com

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.

Sandpoint Senior Center lunch: 11:30 a.m., includes salad bar; Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Suggested donation of $5 for folks 60-plus, $8 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.

Crafternoon: drop-in for afternoon crafts; 3-4:30 p.m., East Bonner County Library District's Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar. Info.: ebonnerlibrary.org

Bonner Partners in Care Clinic: 5:30 p.m., Panhandle Health District office, 1020 Michigan, Sandpoint.

Pictionary: 6 p.m., Utara Brewing Co., 214 Pine St. Teams and individuals welcome.

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., Attitude Adjustment (O, CW), Gardena Center, Fourth and Church; noon, Afternooner Big Book Study (O), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church; 5:30 p.m., Men's Meeting (C), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church; Back to Basics (O, W, CW), 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 600 W. Fourth St., Newport; Lots of Hope (C), Memorial Community Center, Highway 200, Hope; Troy Group (O, W), 7 p.m. (Mountain time zone), Holy Trinity, 218 E. Missoula Ave., Troy, Mont.

Narcotics Anonymous: 6 p.m., Tamarack Treatment, 710 Superior St., Suite D (upstairs).

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 Post 2453: 6 p.m., VFW Hall, 1325 W. Pine St. Information: 263-9613

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.

Bonner County Republican Central Committee: 6:30 p.m., Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way.

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, Aug. 17

NEW ACTIVITIES

Bonner County Fair: 8 a.m., 4-H rabbit fitting and showing; 9 a.m., 4-H sheep fitting and showing, followed by meat goat fitting and showing; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., fair food court open; 10 a.m., flag raising opening ceremony; 11 a.m., 4-H poultry quality; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., "Messy Mania" kids activity area and Mini Ninjas adventure course; all day, hay bale maze; 12:30 p.m., pet rock on-the-spot painting contest; 2:30 p.m., 4-H market steer quality; 2:30 p.m., fair royalty crowning ceremony, Ed Brown Band Stand; 5:30 p.m., greased pig scramble, indoor arena; 7:30 p.m., ranch sorting competition, outdoor arena, free event; 8-10 p.m., 4-H dance and DJ, indoor arena. Info.: bonnercountyfair.com

Arboretum work party and picnic: 10 a.m.-noon; Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Arboretum, 611 S. Ella Ave. Info.: nativeplantsociety.org

Howl'in with the Huckleburys: live music during farmers market; 3 p.m., Farmin Park.

Sandpoint Farmers Market: 3-5:30 p.m., Farmin Park, Fourth and Main. Fresh produce, live music, crafts and more.

Mountain Traders farmers market: 4-7 p.m., Mountain Traders, 490870 U.S. 95, Sandpoint. Info.: mountaintraders.net

Bob Beadling: live piano music; 5-7 p.m., Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com

Beth Pederson & Bruce Bishop: free concert with solid favorites, folk, blues and classic tunes; 5-7:30 p.m., Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope. Info.: memorialcommunitycenter.com

Bennie on the Deck: with guest artist Scott Taylor; 6-8 p.m., Connie's Lounge, 323 Cedar ST.

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.

Morning Storytime: stories, activities, and crafts for kids; 10 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-6930

Clark Fork Mother Goose: stories and rhymes for babies and caregivers with play time to follow. All welcome; 10:30 a.m., Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. Info.: 208-266-1321

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.

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 an 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., Attitude Adjustment (O, CW), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church; noon, Big Book Study (O), Grace Church, 208 First Ave., Sandpoint; 5:30 p.m., Women’s Meeting (O), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church; 5:45 p.m., Beginner's Meeting (O), Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport, Wash.; 7 p.m., The First One Hundred Sixty Four (C), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church, Sandpoint; 7:30 p.m., Elmira/Naples 12x12 Study Group (O), United Methodist Church, 6558 Lincoln, Bonners Ferry. For additional information about Alcoholics Anonymous and to get a list of online AA meetings, please go to district14-aa.org. You can also call the District 14 AA Helpline at 1-800-326-2164.

Sandpoint Rotary Club: Noon, Tango Cafe, Panhandle State Bank building.

Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child Support Group: 5 p.m., Turning Leaf Counseling, 1205 Highway 2, Suite 301. This meeting is open to all parents who have experienced the loss of a child at any age, it is offered at no cost, and grandparents are also welcome. Please call 208-265-1185 for an application or for more information.

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

Al-Anon Zoom meeting: Open to anyone concerned about or affected by someone else's drinking; 6 p.m. For information on accessing these meetings, contact kim at 208-304-7585

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.

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

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): meeting, 5:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m., VFW Hall, 1325 Pine St.; Education and support for members and guests; speakers address topics of general interest to individuals with mental illness, their loved ones and mental health professionals. Support groups follow for families and individuals living with mental illness. Information: 208-597-2047.

Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 12:30 p.m., Sandpoint City Council chambers, Sandpoint City Hall.

Wild Idaho Rising Tide: 7 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St., upstairs game room.

THURSDAY, Aug. 18

NEW ACTIVITIES

Bonner County Fair: 8 a.m., 4-H poultry fitting and showing;8 a.m., 4-H goat fitting and showing; 11 a.m., 4-H market goat fitting and showing; 11 a.m., "Messy Mania" kids activity area and mini ninja adventure course; 12 p.m., pie eating contest, activity tent;1 p.m., 4-H beef fitting and showing; 4 p.m., Little Folks Horse Show, location TBA; 5:30 p.m., large animal 4-H livestock judging contest, swine arena; 7:30 p.m., concert in the dirt, outdoor arena. Info.: bonnercountyfair.com

Sean's Benefit Burger Night: 4-7 p.m., Hoot Owl Cafe, 30784 Highway 200; proceeds to benefit Sean Autler. Info.: bit.ly/3zUXZMr

Friends of the Panida "sip 'n' shop:" 4-8 p.m., Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com

Panida community board meeting: 6 p.m., Little Panida Theater, 302 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org

Kevin Dorin: Thursday Night Solo Series concert; 6-8 p.m., MickDuff's Brewing Co. Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St. Info.: mickduffs.com

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

Clark Fork Valley Quilters meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope. All are welcome.

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.

Puppy Power Hour: 10:30 a.m., Pend Oreille Pet Lodge, 895 Kootenai Cutoff Road; supervised playgroup for dogs 12 weeks to six months. Info.: sandpointvets.com

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.

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.

Library Storytime: stories, activities, and crafts for kids; 3 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-6930

Community meal: 4-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Main and Boyer. All welcome to share food and fellowship.

Thursday trivia night: 5-8 p.m., Paddler's Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Drive. Info.: paddlersalehouse.com

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.

Sagle Senior Center Bingo:: 5 p.m., doors open; 6 p.m., bingo starts; Sagle Senior Center, 650 Monarch Road, Sagle.

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.: bit.ly/37vkpVz

ONGOING MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., Attitude Adjustment (O, CW), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church, Sandpoint; 10 a.m., Sober Soul Sisters (women's meeting, O), Masonic Lodge, 600 Fourth St., Newport, Wash.; 7 p.m., How Hungry discussion (O), Blanchard Community Center, 685 Russo; 7 p.m., Step Study Group (C, W), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church, Sandpoint; 7 p.m.(Mountain time zone), Troy Group (O, W), Troy Baptist Church, 725 E. Missoula Ave., Troy, Mont.; 7:30 p.m., Each Group S/B. Autonomous (O), United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln, Bonners Ferry. For additional information about Alcoholics Anonymous and to get a list of online AA meetings, please go to district14-aa.org. You can also call the District 14 AA Helpline at 1-800-326-2164.

Al-Anon Zoom meeting: Open to anyone concerned about or affected by someone else's drinking; noon. For information on accessing these meetings, contact Kim at 208-304-7585

Al-Anon: Happy Solutions group is open to anyone concerned about or affected by someone else's drinking. In-person meeting, noon, First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint. (Enter using door on Alder Street). Info.: Sharon, 208-263-2610

Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 208-263-0658.

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.

Disabled American Veterans: 1-2 p.m., VFW Hall, 1325 Pine St.

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, Aug. 19

NEW ACTIVITIES

Bonner County Fair: 9 a.m., 4-H sales talk competition, indoor arena; 10 a.m., digital photo shoot-out contest; 11 a.m., 4-H Beef Bowl Quiz, cattle barn; 11 a.m., "Messy Mania" kids activity area and mini ninja adventure course; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., giant mural coloring, free event; 11:30 a.m., World's Smallest Rodeo, warm up arena; 12:30 p.m., best mac 'n' cheese contest, activity tent; 1 p.m., 4-H fashion review, Ed Brown Band Stand; 1 p.m., 4-H large animal round robin; 2 p.m., 4-H small animal round robin, swine arena; 2 p.m., tractor driving contest, warm up arena; 4 p.m., K9 police dog demo, main exhibit building, flagpole; 5 p.m., best beard contest, activity tent; 7 p.m., mutton busting contest, Challenge of Champions bull riding event, outdoor arena; 7:30 p.m., Challenge of Champions bull riding contest, outdoor arena. Info.: bonnercountyfair.com

Community blood drive: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., BGH Health Services Building, 423 N. Third Ave., first floor. Info.: bit.ly/3JY21s3

Trails & Tales: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St.; children's stories for kids of all ages.

Scott Reid Trio: live music; 5-8 p.m., Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info: powine.com

Devon Wade: live music; 6:30 p.m., MickDuff's Brewing Co. Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St. Info.: mickduffs.com

Challenge of Champions: bull riding competition; 7:30 p.m., Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road. Info.: bonnercountyfair.com

Mostly Clean Comedy Night: 8 p.m., Little Panida Theater, 302 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org

ACTIVITIES

Sandpoint Senior Center breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. For first-time visit, call 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.

Teen Craft & Create Club: teen hangout for all things creative; 1-3 p.m., East Bonner County Library District, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar. Info.: ebonnerlibrary.org

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.

Fridays with Huck L. Berry: live acoustic music; 5 p.m., Paddlers Alehouse, 100 Vermeer Drive.

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., Attitude Adjustment (O, CW), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church, Sandpoint; 7 p.m., Dry River Rats, St. Catherine Catholic Church, 393 Summit Boulevard, Priest River; 7 p.m., S.O.B.E.R. Sisters (O, W), Holy Trinity, 218 E. Missoula Ave., Troy, Mont.; 7 p.m., Attraction Not Promotion (O, CW), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church; 7:30 p.m., Bonners Ferry Friday Night Group (O), United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln, Bonners Ferry. For additional information about Alcoholics Anonymous and to get a list of online AA meetings, please go to district14-aa.org. You can also call the District 14 AA Helpline at 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: 6 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division.

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, Aug. 20

NEW ACTIVITIES

Bonner County Fair: 9 a.m., Market Animal Sale, indoor arena; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., fair food court open; all day, hay bale maze; 11a.m.-6 p.m., "Messy Mania" kids activity area and mini ninjas adventure course; 12 p.m., skillet throwing contest, lawn in front of outdoor arena; 1 p.m., ice cream eating contest, activity tent; 1-3 p.m., Smokey Bear, food court and main exhibit building area; 1-3 p.m., Bonner the Bull, food court and main exhibit building area; 1 p.m., 4-H large animal round robin, indoor arena; 1:30 p.m., best mullet contest; 2:30 p.m., diaper derby contest, lawn in front of outdoor arena; 3:30 p.m., Parade of Champions, indoor arena; 4 p.m., award ceremony, indoor arena; 4 p.m., 4-H ice cream social and awards ceremony, Ed Brown Band Stand7:30 p.m., demolition derby. Info.: bonnercountyfair.com

Wings Over Sandpoint: annual fly-in event; 8-10:30 a.m., Sandpoint Airport, 1100 Airport Way. Event includes breakfast, aircraft display and more. Info.: bit.ly/3bSnhTI

Sandpoint Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farmin Park, Third and Oak. Fresh produce and more; COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Info.: sandpointfarmersmarket.com

The Idaho Film Company open casting call: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar, community room B. Info.: theidahofilmcompany.com

Lazy A .08K: third annual "race for the rest of us," MickDuff's Brewing Co. Beer Hall, 220 Cedar; 1 p.m., kids race, followed by adult event; $25 fee, includes pre-race beer and swag bag; $50 VIP entry. Info.: bit.ly/3QI5ldc

"The Twelfth Night": 5 p.m., Lakeview Park, 901 Ontario St., Sandpoint; free performance by Montana Shakespeare in the Park.

Brian Jacobs: live music; 5-8 p.m., Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com

Sandpoint SMASH Demolition Derby: 7:30 p.m., Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road. Info.: bonnercountyfair.com

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.

Family Game Day: 1 p.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge; ages 4 through adult. Demos and game-offs; drop-ins welcome.

ONGOING MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 9 a.m., Attitude Adjustment (O, W), Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., Sandpoint; 5 p.m. Close Encounters (O), AA literature study, Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport; 5:30 p.m., Women's Meeting (O, CW), Sweet Magnolia's Women's Sober House, 502 Fourth Ave., Sandpoint; 7 p.m., Saturday Night Live (O, W), North Summit Church, 201 N. Division Ave., speaker meetings held the last Saturday of the month. For additional information about Alcoholics Anonymous and to get a list of online AA meetings, please go to district14-aa.org. You can also call the District 14 AA Helpline at 1-800-326-2164.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Idaho Writers League: 9 a.m., East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar.

SUNDAY, Aug. 21

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.

MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 8:45 a.m., Dry River Rats (O), St. Catherine Catholic Church, 393 Summit Boulevard, Priest River; 10:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Group (O, W), children welcome; Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 W. Main; Close Encounters (O), 7 p.m., Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport; 7 p.m., Living Sober (C), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church; Big Book Study (O, CW, W), 7:30 p.m., Extension Office (behind the courthouse), Bonners Ferry. For additional information about Alcoholics Anonymous and to get a list of online AA meetings, please go to district14-aa.org. You can also call our District 14 AA Helpline at 1-800-326-2164.

New Start weight loss group: 1 p.m., Sandpoint Teen Center, corner of Division and Pine.

Narcotics Anonymous: 6 p.m., Tamarack Treatment, 710 Superior St., Suite D (upstairs).

MONDAY, Aug. 22

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 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

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

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

Sexaholics Anonymous: A 12-step program of recovery, noon meeting. Info: toll-free (866) 291-0914 or email sasandpoint@yahoo.com.

Al-Anon: Happy Solutions group is open to anyone concerned about or affected by someone else's drinking. In-person meeting, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint. (Enter using door on Alder Street). Info.: Sharon, 208-263-2610

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; Fry Education Center, 6671 Kaniksu St. (across from the helipad). All who desire to stop eating compulsively are welcome. 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: 6 p.m., Sandpoint Church of God, 221 S. Division.

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, Aug. 23