Bonner County Calendar - Feb. 20, 2024

| February 20, 2024 1:00 AM

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TUESDAY, Feb. 20

NEW ACTIVITIES

Beginning line dancing: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Priest River Senior/Community Center, 336 E. Jackson Ave., Priest River. Info: Jackie Martinez, 562-274-5439

Schweitzer Winter Carnival events fun at Schweitzer. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com or schweitzer.com

Jennifer Stoehner: 5-7 p.m., Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.; Winter Carnival concert featuring classical and contemporary tunes by pianist Jennifer Stoehner. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.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 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., 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), 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

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, Feb. 21

NEW ACTIVITIES

Idaho Fish & Game panhandle fisheries public scoping meeting: 5:30 p.m., Panhandle Region office, 2885 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d'Alene; join fisheries staff to provide input on statewide fishing rules, new six-year statewide fisheries management plan, and spring/summer chinook salmon fishing seasons and limits. Info.: idfg.idaho.gov

Schweitzer Winter Carnival events fun at Schweitzer. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com or schweitzer.com

Peter Lucht: Winter Carnival live piano concert; 5-7 p.m., Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info: sandpointwintercarnival.com

ACTIVITIES

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

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

CF United Methodist Thrift & Gift Room: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quality items.

DayBreak Center: adult respite care, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., DayBreak Center, 820 Main St. Info.: 208-265-8127

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

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

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

Soup 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: 208-255-6162.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Breastfeeding support group: 11 a.m., Mountain State Early Head Start Sandpoint center, 1218 N. Division Ave.

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, Feb. 22

NEW ACTIVITIES

Terrific Tots: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church St.; Tina Johnson from The Valley Studio will again be taking the photos. Info.: tinyurl.com/5esk68rj

Schweitzer Winter Carnival events fun at Schweitzer. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com or schweitzer.com

Buster Brown Award-winning solo artists; 4:30 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St.; Winter Carnival event. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com or schweitzer.com

Musical Mystery Tour: 4 p.m., Spirit Lake Library, 32575 N. Fifth Ave., Spirit Lake.; musical autobiography with Brad Sondahl featuring popular music and folk tunes.

FAFSA assistance workshop: 5:30-7:30 p.m., 477123 U.S. 95, Ponderay; STCU offering program to help navigate Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Info.: tinyurl.com/yjan84rw

Yoga unboxed: 6 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.; secrets of ancient Eastern knowledge from a biblical perspective. Info.: tinyurl.com/39u66zpx

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

MONTHLY MEETINGS

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

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

FRIDAY, Feb. 23

NEW ACTIVITIES

Deep Freeze: 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25; head to head racing and open wheeling for trucks, SxS, snow bikes and more. Info.: tinyurl.com/5djxx97r

Schweitzer Winter Carnival events fun at Schweitzer. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com or schweitzer.com

Terrific Tots: 1-5 p.m., Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church St.; Tina Johnson from The Valley Studio will again be taking the photos. Info.: tinyurl.com/5esk68rj

Doug and Marty: live music; 5-8 p.m., Connie's Cafe, 323 Cedar St. Info.: conniescafe.com

Sheldon Packwood: live music; 6-8 p.m., Smokesmith Bar-B-Que, 102 S. Boyer Ave. Info.: smokesmithidaho.com

RIOT for Jesus: 6-9 p.m., New Life Church, 1925 N. Boyer Ave.; New Life Young Adults group event for youth ages 12-19, with worship, prayer, food, fellowship and more. Info.: tinyurl.com/mu5dthak

Northside movie night: 5:30 p.m., Northside Elementary, 7881 Colburn Culver Road; event sponsored by Northside PTO.

Roxy comedy night: 7 p.m., The Roxy, 120 S. Washington, Newport, Wash. Info.: thenewportroxy.com

The Hankers: Winter Carnival dance and line dancing lessons; 7-11:30 p.m., The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.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: 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, Feb. 24

NEW ACTIVITIES

Terrific Tots: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church St.; Tina Johnson from The Valley Studio will again be taking the photos. Info.: tinyurl.com/5esk68rj

Schweitzer Winter Carnival events fun at Schweitzer. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com or schweitzer.com

Live Winter Carnival music: 5-7 p.m., Ponderay Paradox, Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar; Ian Newbill, 5-8 p.m., Barrel 33, 100 N. First; Kerry Leigh, 6 p.m., Connie's Lounge, 323 Cedar; Corn Mash, 9 p.m.-midnight, 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com or schweitzer.com

Deep Freeze: 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25; head to head racing and open wheeling for trucks, SxS, snow bikes and more. Info.: tinyurl.com/5djxx97r

GriefShare support group: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Cedar Hills Church, 227 McGhee Road; 14-week group to learn helpful ways to cope with grief, gain support and more. Info.: tinyurl.com/5d3n5hvc

Winter wilderness skills class program on winter shelters; 10 a.m., Sacred Cedars Wilderness School, Sandpoint. Info and registration: tinyurl.com/y5zk3926

Healing herbs for winter wellness: 12-3 p.m., 308 Sixth Ave., Kaniksu Folk School class on overcoming seasonal depression. Info and registration: kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool

Card players: 12 p.m., Priest River Senior/Community Center, 336 E. Jackson Ave. Info.: Larry Burnham, 509-671-1304

Yotes: rockabilly, country and Americana music; 6 p.m., Smokesmith Bar-B-Que, 102 S. Boyer Ave. Info.: smokesmithidaho.com

The Rub: Winter Carnival concert; 7-11:30 p.m., The Hive, 207 N. First Ave.; closing concert of 2024 Winter Carnival. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com

SongACTIVITIES

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

Live music: 5-8 p.m., Connie's Cafe, 323 Cedar St. Info.: conniescafe.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, Feb. 25

NEW ACTIVITIES

Deep Freeze: 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25; head to head racing and open wheeling for trucks, SxS, snow bikes and more. Info.: tinyurl.com/5djxx97r

Schweitzer Winter Carnival events fun at Schweitzer. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com or schweitzer.com

Indian cuisine cooking demonstration: 9:30 a.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2235 Pine St.; features plant-based, gluten-free, and easy recipes. To register, call or text 208-907-1517

Eichardt's K9 Keg Pull: 10:15 a.m., Cedar Street between Second and Third avenues; annual Winter Carnival event; bring your dog and race down a snowy course on Cedar Street. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com

Herb Afternoon program: program on thyme; 3 p.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St.; program presented by local National Ladies Homestead Gathering chapter.

"Cool Runnings": free family film, 2:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.; presented by the Innovia Foundation. Info.: sandpointwintercarnival.com

Tea Time Serenade: classical music by staff at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, 110 Main St. Tickets and information: 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.

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.

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, Feb. 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 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: 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

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, Feb. 27