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Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 17, 2022

| August 17, 2022 1:00 AM

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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

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 visitors, 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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: 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

NEW ACTIVITIES

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

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

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, Aug. 24

NEW ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

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 visitors, 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.

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 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.

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

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

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, Aug. 25

NEW ACTIVITIES

Cecil the Magician: interactive and education magic show to cap summer reading program; 5-6 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar.

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

Rock Creek Alliance 25th anniversary party: 5-8:30 p.m., Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridge St., Sandpoint; annual gathering with live music, silent auction, rock skipping contest and update on RCA activities and projects. Info.: rockcreekalliance.org

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.

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.

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.

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.

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., 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

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.

Boy Scouts Troop 111: 7 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall. Everyone welcome.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Dover City Council: 6 p.m., Dover City Hall.

Survivors 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, Aug. 26

NEW ACTIVITIES

Maya, Dave and Mike: live music; 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.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.

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: 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.

SATURDAY, Aug. 27

NEW ACTIVITIES

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

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.

Saturday Afternoon Dance: 1-4 p.m., Sandpoint Senior Center; everyone is welcome.

Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com

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.

SUNDAY, Aug. 28

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. 29

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. 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.

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

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.

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: 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.

TUESDAY, Aug. 30

NEW ACTIVITIES

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31

NEW ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

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 visitors, 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.

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 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.

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

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.

THURSDAY, Sept. 1

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Boy Scouts Troop 111: 7 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall. Everyone welcome.

FRIDAY, Sept. 2

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.

SATURDAY, Sept. 3

NEW ACTIVITIES

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

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.

Live music: 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com

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.

SUNDAY, Sept. 4

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, Sept. 5

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. 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.

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

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.

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: 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.