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Bonner County Calendar - Dec. 28, 2024

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SATURDAY, Dec. 28 

NEW ACTIVITIES 

Nobody Famous: live music; Pend d'Oreille Winery, 207 N. First Ave..

Nearly New Year's Eve: second night; 7 p.m., doors open; 7:30, line dancing lessons; 8:45 p.m., Hogwire Rub; the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. Info.: livefromthehive.com

Apres Ski DJ set Lady Oda; 8-11 p.m., Taps Bar, Schweitzer. Info.: Schweitzer.com

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, Dec. 29 

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, Dec. 30 

NEW ACTIVITIES 

Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, 2 p.m., Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org. 

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

Winter's Eve Ball: 6-10 p.m., 7B Lanes, 120 N. Division Ave.; hosted by Studio 1 Dance Academy; $20 per ticket or two for $30; enjoy games, dancing, food & drink. RSVP to986-205-0193 Info.: tinyurl.com/ydxazpfx

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 

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. 31 

NEW ACTIVITIES 

New York New Year's Eve Party: annual celebration; 4 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St.; livestream of iconic New York ball drop; free event, no reservations needed. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.com

New Year's Eve Party: 5:30-10 p.m., Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. Info.: barrel33sandpoint.com/

Schweitzer New Year's Eve:  3-7 p.m., twilight skiing; 7-9 p.m., NYE tubing party, Hermit's Hollow; 8 p.m.-1;30 a.m., NYE house party, Taps. Info.: Schweitzer.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 

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. 

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). 

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 

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. 

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 1 

NEW ACTIVITIES 

Polar Bear Plunge: 11 a.m., Sandpoint City Beach, Bridge Street; co-sponsored by Scout Troop 111 and city of Sandpoint; bring non-perishable items for food bank.

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. 

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 

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.  

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 

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, Jan. 2 

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 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. 

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 

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 

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, Jan. 3 

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.  

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. 

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, Jan. 4 

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, Jan. 5 

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, Jan. 6 

NEW ACTIVITIES 

Lifetree Cafe: conversations about life and faith, 2 p.m., Jalapeños, 314 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Info.: Stan, 208-304-6465 or stan@followcommunity.org. 

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.