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Bonner County Calendar - Dec. 21, 2023

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THURSDAY, Dec. 21

NEW ACTIVITIES

Cuppa Tea Christmas party: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cuppa Tea Quilting, 5609 U.S. 2, Priest River; open sew all day; gift exchange and gifts, 4 p.m.; bring snacks and wear an ugly sweater.

"Amahl and the Night Visitors": 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive Ave.; Music Conservatory of Sandpoint's Bel Canto annual Christmas concert. Info.: sandpointconservatory.org

Happy Family Hour: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, live music and more. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com

Avalanche awareness program: 6-9 p.m., Priest Lake Adventures, 295 Cavanaugh Bay Road, Coolin; presented by Friends of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center. Info.: tinyurl.com/aumkf9hp

"A DanceWorks Christmas": annual Christmas program; 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.

ACTIVITIES

KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Jack and Jim, 88.5 FM.

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

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.

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.

Alzheimer’s support group: for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s, dementia and any related disorder; 1-2:30 p.m., Tango Cafe meeting room, Columbia Bank building, 414 Church St., Sandpoint. Info.: Jan Griffitts, 208-290-1973, www.alzwa.org, or 24/7 helpline, 1-800-272-3900.

Adult grief group: 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1230 Michigan St., Sandpoint; facilitated by Bonner General Community Hospice volunteer Peter Gilmore every other Thursday. Information: 208-265-1185

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

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Clark Fork Valley Quilters: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Sandi McNeeley, 1-406-847-1670.

Eagles Men: Meeting, 7:30 p.m., lodge, 1511 John Hudon Lane.

Ponderay Community Development Corporation: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 477326 Highway 95. Catered by Pend Oreille Pasta.

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association: Support group, 5-6:30 p.m., Luther Park, 526 S. Olive St.

Iron Horse Riders Association: 6 p.m., Sweet Lou’s (upstairs). Monthly meeting. Info: Barry Kamplain, 208-627-9814

FRIDAY, Dec. 22

NEW ACTIVITIES

Pet microchip clinic: 12-2 p.m., Better Together Animal Alliance, 870 Kootenai Cutoff Road.; no appointment needed; cats must be in a carrier, dogs must be on a lease. Info.: bettertogetheranimalalliance.org

Nobody Famous: live music; 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com

Headwaters live music; 6 p.m., MickDuff's Brewing Co. Beer Hall, 220 Cedar. Info.: bit.ly/mickduffs

Hogwire: live music and line dancing; 7 p.m., doors open; 7:30 p.m., line dancing lesson; 9 p.m., band performs. Info.: livefromthehive.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. 

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.

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, Dec. 23

NEW ACTIVITIES

Ski With Santa: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be cruising the runs between 1-3:30 p.m. Info.: schweitzer.com

Christmas dinner boxes: 3-6 p.m., Edgemere Grange, 3273 Bandy Road, Priest River; Hoodoo Hustlers accepting monetary donations to provide turkey dinner for 25 families in need; must be on list to pick up the dinner. Info.: tinyurl.com/25k55xwn

Community Christmas celebration: 4-6 p.m., Parkside Church, 423 Lincoln; Christmas play, bingo, photo booth, and more. Info.: tinyurl.com/4vp6zr49

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

Right Front Burner: live music; 9 p.m.-midnight; 219 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: 219.bar

ACTIVITIES

Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 208-255-6102

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, Dec. 24

NEW ACTIVITIES

Ski With Santa: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be cruising the runs between 1-3:30 p.m. Info.: schweitzer.com

ACTIVITIES

Sandpoint Gun Club: trapshooting (open to public); limited free instruction available. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sandpoint Gun Club, Gun Club Road, about two miles west of May's Honda in Sagle. Info.: 208-290-2990

Cookies, Coffee and Jesus: Informal Bible study, searching Scripture, answering questions, discovering truth; 9:30-10:30 a.m., Faith Evangelical Free Church, 2624 N. Boyer.

Sunday worship service: 10 a.m., Gardenia Center.

Sunday brewery brunch: 10 a.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com

Weekly Service and discussion: 10-11:30 a.m., 100A Church Street.

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).

ONGOING MEETINGS

Overeaters Anonymous: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Gardenia Center, Fourth & Church. All who desire to stop eating compulsively are welcome; no dues, fees, weigh-ins or diets. Info.: Jody, 513-263-0682

MONDAY, Dec. 25

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.

Monday Night Blues Jam: host John Firshi and guests; 7 p.m., Eichardt's Pub, 212 Cedar, Sandpoint. Info.: eichardtspub.com

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, and standing). Gear provided; you supply ammunition.

Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar. 

MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., Attitude Adjustment (O, CW), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church; noon, Afternooner Big Book Study (O), 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

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.; use emergency entrance to lower level conference room. No dues, fees, weigh-ins, or diets; all who desire to stop eating compulsively are welcome. 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: bit.ly/SandpointLions

TUESDAY, Dec. 26

NEW ACTIVITIES

The Follies auditions: schedule auditions now for Jan. 6-7, 9:30-11:30 (appointment only); message from facebook.com/TheFolliesSandpoint.

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 archives, 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. 

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 are welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., Attitude Adjustment (O, CW), Gardena 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, Dec. 27

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 kitchen: 11 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

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, Dec. 28

NEW ACTIVITIES

Happy Family Hour: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, live music and more. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.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

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.

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.

Edgemere Grange: 7:30 p.m., grange hall.

Survivors Rescue, Inc.: All breed equine rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary group meeting, 6 p.m., 34101 Highway 200.

FRIDAY, Dec. 29

NEW ACTIVITIES

Pet microchip clinic: 12-2 p.m., Better Together Animal Alliance, 870 Kootenai Cutoff Road.; no appointment needed; cats must be in a carrier, dogs must be on a lease. Info.: bettertogetheranimalalliance.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. 

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.

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, Dec. 30

ACTIVITIES

Cardio Junkies: Sandpoint’s running club, 7 a.m., Joe’s Auto Body, Baldy Mountain Road. Info: Janet, 208-255-6102

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, Dec. 31

NEW ACTIVITIES

Jason Perry Band: live music; 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: 219.bar

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).

ONGOING MEETINGS

Overeaters Anonymous: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Gardenia Center, Fourth & Church. All who desire to stop eating compulsively are welcome; no dues, fees, weigh-ins or diets. Info.: Jody, 513-263-0682

MONDAY, Jan. 1

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.

Monday Night Blues Jam: host John Firshi and guests; 7 p.m., Eichardt's Pub, 212 Cedar, Sandpoint. Info.: eichardtspub.com

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, and standing). Gear provided; you supply ammunition.

Blues jam: Open mic, 8 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar. 

MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., Attitude Adjustment (O, CW), Gardenia Center, Fourth and Church; noon, Afternooner Big Book Study (O), 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

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.; use emergency entrance to lower level conference room. No dues, fees, weigh-ins, or diets; all who desire to stop eating compulsively are welcome. 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.