Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 18, 2024

| August 18, 2024 1:00 AM

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SUNDAY, Aug. 18

NEW ACTIVITIES

Local Cottage Market: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Farmin Park, Fourth and Oak, Sandpoint; vendors, small business, crafts and more. Info.: bit.ly/45OFQPQ

The Bruce Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Boundary County Fairgrounds, 6567 Recreation Park Road, Bonners Ferry; event celebrating the 750th birthday of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, and promoting region's rich Scottish and Irish heritage; sword fighting demonstrations, storytelling, history lessons, activities, bagpipes and more. Info.: thebrucefestival.com

Music Matters! finale performance: 2:30 p.m., Farmin Park, Third and Main, Sandpoint, weather permitting; finale performance from second summer academy session; free concert, donations welcome. Info.: sandpointconservatory.org

ACTIVITIES

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

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

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), First Presbyterian, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint; 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.

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

ONGOING MEETINGS

Overeaters Anonymous: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Empowerment Center, 1009 U.S. 2, Sandpoint. All who desire to stop eating compulsively are welcome; no dues, fees, weigh-ins or diets. Info.: Jody, 513-263-0682

MONDAY, Aug. 19

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.

Idaho Department of Labor mobile services: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Resource EnVision Center, 130 McGhee Road, Suite 220; help with writing resumes, applying for jobs, prepping for interviews, filing for unemployment insurance benefits and more.

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 visits, call 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.

Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive Ave.

Community meal: Free hot meal, 4-6 p.m., Sandpoint Assembly of God Church, 423 N. Lincoln St., Sandpoint.

Community soup kitchen: 4-7 p.m., Hoot Owl Cafe. All welcome, no charge.

Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com

Pend Oreille Chorale: Weekly rehearsal, 6-8 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall. Public invited if interested in joining. Info: Caren Reiner, 208-290-2644.

Sandpoint Jr. Rifle Club: 6 p.m., Leo Hadley Range, 1114 Lake St. Open to anyone 11 years old and above. Instructors teach Olympic-style shooting with .22 rifles and three positions (prone, kneeling, 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), First Presbyterian, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint; noon, Afternooner Big Book Study (O), Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., Sandpoint; 5:30 p.m., Men’s Book Study (C,W), Methodist Church, Boyer and Main, Sandpoint; 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Sober Sisters Step Study, First Baptist Church, 1230 Michigan St. (use back entrance, facing playground); 6 p.m., Close Encounters (O), Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport; Back to Basics (O, W, CW), 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 600 W. Fourth St., Newport; 7 p.m., Lots of Hope (C), Memorial Community Center, Highway 200, Hope; 7 p.m. (Mountain Time), Troy Group (O, W), 7 p.m., Holy Trinity, 218 E. Missoula Ave., Troy, Mont.; 7 p.m., Attraction Not Promotion (O, CW), Big Book/discussion, Methodist Church, Boyer and Main (use downstairs northeast entrance). 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.

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

Bonner County Alzheimer’s Support Group: 2 p.m., Valley Vista Care Center, 220 S. Division.

Ponderay City Council: 6 p.m., 288 Fourth St.

TUESDAY, Aug. 20

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

Line dancing: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Priest River Senior/Community Center, 336 E. Jackson Ave. Info.: Vickie Wright, 208-290-1889

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 $7 for folks 60-plus, $10 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., First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive 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.

Open mic: calling all poets, musicians and comedians; 7:30 p.m., The Sand Bar, 215 Pine St. Info.: thesandbarsandpoint.com

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), First Presbyterian, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint; noon, Newport Nooners Literature (C, CW, W), Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington Ave., Newport; noon, Our Stories Disclosed (O), Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., Sandpoint; 7 p.m., Never Too Late (O, W), Clark Fork Senior Center, 1001 Cedar St.; 7 p.m., Living Sober, First Presbyterian, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint; 7 p.m., Transformation Tuesday (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.

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

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

Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club: 5:30 p.m., social time; 5:45 p.m., meeting; hybrid meetings with in-person and Zoom options; Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Info.: bit.ly/LPOToastmasters

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: no fees, no dues, no weigh-ins; 6:30-8 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive Ave., enter via green door facing Olive Avenue. Info.: Brenda, 208-255-9339

Bible Services: Teaching the unchanging truth of Jesus Christ: 7:30 p.m., the Sand Creek Center at the Meeting Place, 101 N. First Ave.

Heron Outreach Clinic: Open for drop-ins, Info: 1-406-847-8780.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency: City Hall Conference Room, 1123 Lake, 7:30 a.m.

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

7B Women: 12-1 p.m., Columbia Bank’s Community Room. Contact Teresa Lunde, 208-263-7525.

Sandpoint Planning Commission: Workshop, 5:30 p.m., council chambers.

Bottle Bay Recreational Water & Sewer District: Board meeting, 6 p.m., district office.

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

Bonner County Early Childhood Professionals Association: 6:30 p.m., East Bonner County Library. Public invited.

Eagles Auxiliary: 7 p.m., 1511 John Hudon Lane, 208-263-8449. Ladies only.

Life-Time Friends Animal Sanctuary: Monthly board meeting. Call Michael Sowders at 208-755-6298.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21

NEW ACTIVITIES

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

ACTIVITIES

KFRY Morning Show: 8-9 a.m., with Chris and Suzy, 88.5 FM.

After God’s Heart: A community Bible study for women, 9-11 a.m., North Summit Church, September through May. Breaks for holidays and summer. Info.: AGHSandpoint.com

Bonner County Historical Museum: Open, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Small fee at door.

Sandpoint Senior Center lunch: 11:30 a.m., includes salad bar; Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Suggested donation of $7 for folks 60-plus, $10 for those under 60. Menus online at sandpointareaseniors.org. For a first-time visit, call 208-263-6860 to reserve a space.

Soup kitchen: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., First Presbyterian, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint. 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: 208-255-6162.

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.; First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive 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

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

Open mic night: 6 p.m., Tervan Tavern, 411 Cedar St.; perform your talent, from music to comedy to magic and more.

Trivia night: 6 p.m., Connie's Cafe, 323 Cedar St.; teams of one to four people. Info.: conniescafe.com

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), First Presbyterian, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint; noon, Big Book Study (O), Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., Sandpoint; 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Sober Sisters (O), First Baptist Church, 1230 Michigan St. (use back entrance, facing playground); 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), First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint; 7:30 p.m., Bonners Ferry Women’s Meeting, United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln, Bonners Ferry; 7:30 p.m., Elmira/Naples 12x12 Study Group (O), Naples Firehouse, 20 Stagecoach Road, (on the second Wednesday of each month, the group meets at 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.

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

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

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.: sandpointidaho.gov

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. 22

ACTIVITIES

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

Line dancing: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Priest River Senior/Community Center, 336 E. Jackson Ave. Info.: Vickie Wright, 208-290-1889

Idaho Department of Labor mobile services: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St., Clark Fork; help with writing resumes, applying for jobs, prepping for interviews, filing for unemployment insurance benefits and more.

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

Crafting with Kids: 11 a.m., Creations on the Cedar Street Bridge. Drop-ins welcome, ages 1-8, small donation.

Sandpoint Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive Ave.

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

Happy Family Hour: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St.; live music with Buster Brown and a special shareable platter featuring Matchwood’s favorite bites.

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

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

Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com

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

Cribbage league: 7 p.m., Connie's Cafe, 323 Cedar St.

ONGOING MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., Attitude Adjustment (O, CW), First Presbyterian, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint; 10 a.m., Sober Soul Sisters (women's meeting, O), Masonic Lodge, 600 Fourth St., Newport, Wash.; noon, Newport Nooners Literature (C, CW, W), 216 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Wash.; noon, Our Stories Disclosed (O), Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., Sandpoint; 7 p.m., How Hungry discussion (O), Blanchard Community Center, 685 Russo Road, Blanchard; 7 p.m., Step Study Group (C, W), First Presbyterian, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint; 7 p.m. (Mountain Time), Troy Group (O, W), Troy Baptist Church, 725 E. Missoula Ave., Troy, Mont.; 7:30 p.m., Each Group S/B. Autonomous (O), United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln, Bonners Ferry. For additional information about Alcoholics Anonymous and to get a list of online AA meetings, please go to district14-aa.org. You can also call the District 14 AA Helpline at 1-800-326-2164.

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

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

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

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

MONTHLY MEETINGS

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

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

FRIDAY, Aug. 23

NEW ACTIVITIES

$5 Movies: "Twister", 1996 American disaster film directed by Jan de Bont , Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. Info.: panida.org

ACTIVITIES

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

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., Connie's Cafe, 323 Cedar St. Info.: conniescafe.com

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), First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave.; noon, We Aren’t a Glum Lot (C, W, Mountain Time), Church of the Nazarene, 186 E. Horseshoe Drive, Libby, Mont.; noon, Thank God It’s Friday (O), Church of God, 221 S. Division, Sandpoint; 7 p.m., Dry River Rats (O), St. Catherine Catholic Church, 393 Summit Blvd., Priest River; 7 p.m., SOBER Sisters (O,W, Mountain Time), Holy Trinity, 218 E. Missoula Ave., Troy, Mont.; 7 p.m., Attraction Not Promotion (O, CW), United Methodist Church, Boyer and Main, Sandpoint, upstairs fellowship hall, kitchen-main north side entrance; 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. 24

NEW ACTIVITIES

Sandpoint Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farmin Park, Third and Oak. Fresh produce and more. Info.: sandpointfarmersmarket.com

Gardener's Gathering: beginners and experts alike welcome to talk, share tips and more; 10 a.m., Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope.

Sun Daddy Sandpoint Drum Circle: 4-7 p.m., City Beach pavilion, Bridge Street; no experience needed for free event to build community, bring your own chairs if possible.

"Heat Wave" Dance: 7-10 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave; 6:45 p.m., doors open; 7 p.m., West Coast swing line dance lesson; 8-10 p.m., general dancing, refreshments and fun. Couples, singles and all levels of dancers welcome; free event provided by Sandpoint Dance and Sandpoint Parks & Recreation.

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.

A Course in Miracles: Study in a spiritual belief system, 3 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Public welcome. Info.: Larry Hipp, 440-610-3977

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

Live music: 6-9 p.m., Connie’s Cafe & Lounge, 323 Cedar St. Info.: conniescafe.com

ONGOING MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., Attitude Adjustment (O, W), Church of God, 221 S. Division Ave., Sandpoint; 9 a.m., Saturday Morning Group (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, Wash.; 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. 25

NEW ACTIVITIES

Local Cottage Market: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Farmin Park, Fourth and Oak, Sandpoint; vendors, small business, crafts and more. Info.: bit.ly/45OFQPQ

ACTIVITIES

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.

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

MEETINGS

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

ONGOING MEETINGS

MONDAY, Aug. 26

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 Teen Center: 2:30-5 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive Ave.

Community meal: Free hot meal, 4-6 p.m., Sandpoint Assembly of God Church, 423 N. Lincoln St., Sandpoint.

Community soup kitchen: 4-7 p.m., Hoot Owl Cafe. All welcome, no charge.

Fitness class: 5:30 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Mike Ehredt, 208-360-9647 or dreemer61@yahoo.com

Pend Oreille Chorale: Weekly rehearsal, 6-8 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall. Public invited if interested in joining. Info: Caren Reiner, 208-290-2644.

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

MEETINGS

Kiwanis Club: luncheon meeting, 12-1 p.m., Tango Cafe, 414 Church St. Info.: Dick Vail, 208-255-6642

Stepping Into Freedom: A Christ-centered 12-step program, open session, Sandpoint Assembly of God Church, 6 p.m.

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, Aug. 27