Bonner County Calendar - Nov. 20, 2024
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20
NEW ACTIVITIES
Sean Bostrom: live piano music; 5-7 p.m., Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.; Info.: powine.com
SHS wrestling takeover and silent auction: 5:30 p.m., Powder Hound Pizza, 201 E. Superior St.; pizza slices by donation and silent auction; proceeds will go toward travel and equipment costs.
Open mic night: 6 p.m., Tervan Tavern, 411 Cedar St.; share your music, comedy, improv or magic act.
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.
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 208-263-7621
Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child Support Group: 5 p.m., Turning Leaf Counseling, 1205 Highway 2, Suite 301. This meeting is open to all parents who have experienced the loss of a child at any age, it is offered at no cost, and grandparents are also welcome. Please call 208-265-1185 for an application or 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.: 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.
strong>THURSDAY, Nov. 21
NEW ACTIVITIES
Paint and sip: 5:30-8 p.m., Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. Info.: barrel33sandpoint.com
David Speight: live piano music for the lunch crowd; 1-3 p.m., Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. Info.: powine.com
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
Clark Fork Valley Quilters meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope. All are welcome.
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
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
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.
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, Nov. 22
NEW ACTIVITIES
Carousel of Smiles unveiling: 6 p.m., Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road; evening of appreciation, cheer and fun; carousel will be unveiled at 7 p.m. Info.: thecarouselofsmiles.org
G.I.R.L. (Grown-up I Really Love) dance: 6:30-9 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 203 S. First Ave.; fun night with parents and daughters with photo booth, snacks and DJ; dance sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 2132; suggested $5 donation. Info.: cora.johnson31@gmail.com
International Fly Fishing Film Festival: 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.; top fly fishing films from around the world, raffles and door przes ; presented by House of Fly and The Mayfly Project. Info and tickets: .flyfilmfest.com/sandpointid
Sandpoint Lions Turkey Bingo: kickoff for Toys for Tots program; 6-8 p.m., Sandpoint High School, 410 S. Division Ave. Info.: bit.ly/SandpointLions
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, Nov. 23
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Thanksgiving Derby: annual fishing contest. Runs through Dec. 1, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Info.: lpoic.org
Gardener's Gathering: beginners and experts alike welcome to talk, share tips and more; 10 a.m., Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope.
Sandpoint Lions Turkey Bingo: kickoff for Toys for Tots program; 12-2 p.m., Sandpoint High School, 410 S. Division Ave. Info.: bit.ly/SandpointLions
Sun Daddy Sandpoint Drum Circle: 4-7 p.m., City Beach pavilion, Bridge Street; no experience needed; free event to build community, bring your own chairs if possible.
Ben Vogel: live music; 5:30-8:30 p.m., Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. Info.: barrel33sandpoint.com
Carousel of Smiles Fun Fair: celebration of non-profits and a chance to see the restored carousel ponies, enjoy activities and more. Info.: thecarouselofsmiles.org
Cottage Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive Ave.; local merchants, artists and craftspeople and more.
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, Nov. 24
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Thanksgiving Derby: annual fishing contest. Runs through Dec. 1, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Info.: lpoic.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, Nov. 25
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Thanksgiving Derby: annual fishing contest. Runs through Dec. 1, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Info.: lpoic.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
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, Nov. 26
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Thanksgiving Derby: annual fishing contest. Runs through Dec. 1, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Info.: lpoic.org
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
American Legion Post 15: 9 a.m., VFW Hall, 1325 Pine St., Sandpoint. Refreshments. Info.: 208-946-1094.
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, Nov. 27
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Thanksgiving Derby: annual fishing contest. Runs through Dec. 1, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Info.: lpoic.org
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.
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, Nov. 28
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Thanksgiving Derby: annual fishing contest. Runs through Dec. 1, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Info.: lpoic.org
Annual Turkey Trot: 9 a.m., James E. Russell Sports Center at Travers Park; arrive early to sign waiver; 17th annual event; low-key, untimed event with 5K, 10K or whatever distance for walkers and runners (no bicycles); free with food bank donation.
Buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner: 2-6 p.m., Tervan Tavern, 411 Cedar.
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
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
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 208-263-7621
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 208-263-0658.
Boy Scouts Troop 111: 7 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall. Everyone welcome.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Dover City Council: 6 p.m., Dover City Hall.
Survivors Rescue, Inc.: All breed equine rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary group meeting, 6 p.m., 34101 Highway 200.
Edgemere Grange: 7:30 p.m., grange hall.
FRIDAY, Nov. 29
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Thanksgiving Derby: annual fishing contest. Runs through Dec. 1, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Info.: lpoic.org
Annual tree lighting ceremony: Kick off holiday season with Santa's arrival, annual tree lighting and more. Info.: downtownsandpoint.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.
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, Nov. 30
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Thanksgiving Derby: annual fishing contest. Runs through Dec. 1, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Info.: lpoic.org
Small Business Christmas Market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.; celebrate area's small businesses.
Cottage Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 Olive Ave.; local merchants, artists and craftspeople and more.
Sun Daddy Sandpoint Drum Circle: 4-7 p.m., City Beach pavilion, Bridge Street; no experience needed; free event to build community, bring your own chairs if possible.
Gingerbread and snowman paint 'n' sip: 4:30 p.m., Sandpoint Eagles, 1511 John Hudon Lane.
Festival of Trees Friends and Family Day: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., The Hive, 207 N. First Ave.; pictures with Santa, cookies and hot cocoa, gingerbread house contest; holiday entertainment, free crafts and activities and more. Info.: Heather's Colors Gallery: holiday pop-in event; 11-5 p.m., Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, 110 Main St.; help paint a piano, silent art auction and more.
Shook Twins Giving Thanks Show: 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave.; annual holiday show with Katelyn and Laurie Shook. Info.: panida.org
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. 1
NEW ACTIVITIES
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Thanksgiving Derby: annual fishing contest. Runs through Dec. 1, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Info.: lpoic.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, Dec. 2
NEW ACTIVITIES
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
Seniors Day: 9 a.m.-noon, Bonner Mall. Walk the mall, listen to speakers, play games. Sponsored by Bonner Mall and Life Care Center.
Diabetes Support Group: 10 a.m., Health Services Building, 423 N. Third Ave., Suite 101. Info: 208-265-6279
Sandpoint Soccer Association: Monthly board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Kootenai Church.
Cancer Support: 5:30-7 p.m., Sandpoint Bonner Library meeting room. Information, 208-263-8985.
Ponderay City Council: 6 p.m., 288 Fourth St., Ponderay City Hall.
Lakeside Masonic Lodge: No. 42 AF and AM. Stated meeting, 7 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sojourners welcome. Masonic Hall, 319 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint.
Safe Homes: meeting, 7 p.m., Sandpoint Middle School. Goal: Make homes and schools safer for families, children.
TUESDAY, Dec. 3
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.
Improv Sandpoint: games, fun and improv sketch comedy; 6-8:30 p.m., Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St. Info.: 208-263-4005 or eichardtspub.com
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency: City Hall council room, 1123 Lake, 7:30 a.m.
S.P.O.R.T.S.: Safety and Police Officers Retired To Sandpoint. Noon. For location, contact Ron Adamik at 208-263-1179 or by email (ron2342@hughes.net).
Bonner County Republican Women: 10:15 a.m., Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay. Information: bcrwinc.com or 208-255-1114
Bulldog Bench: Lunch meeting, noon, Elks on Hwy. 200.
Parent support group: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Evans Brothers Coffee, 524 Church St. All new parents, soon-to-be parents and parents seeking to connect with other parents invited to attend. Info.: 208-255-1855 or 208-255-2307
Blanchard Daze: Blanchard Inn Restaurant, 4 p.m. Info: 208-437-0527.
Sandpoint Planning Commission: 5:30 p.m., council chambers.
Bonner County Search and Rescue: Bonner County Extension office, fairgrounds, 6-8 p.m.
City of Kootenai: council meeting, 6:30 p.m., Kootenai City Hall.
Eagles Auxiliary: 7 p.m., 1511 John Hudon Road, 208-263-8449. Ladies only. Info.: Susan, 208-255-4873
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4
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
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.
Fiddlin’ Red’s Hootenanny: open mic event, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Yafay Wellness, 202 N. Second Ave. Info.: bit.ly/3NUbfpT
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Sandpoint City Council: 5:30 p.m., council chambers, Sandpoint City Hall. Info.: cityofsandpoint.com
Grad Night: meeting, 6 p.m., Sandpoint High School library.
North Idaho Beekeepers: 6:30-8 p.m., Sandpoint Library. Info.: Tricia Sullivan, 208-263-9798.
PC users group: 7 p.m., Sandpoint High School Room D-3.
Idaho Writers’ League: 9 a.m., East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar, Sandpoint.
THURSDAY, Dec. 5
NEW ACTIVITIES
POP Thursday evening road ride: 5-7 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St.; first Thursday of each month. Info.: link.heylo.co/ghZN
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
Clark Fork Valley Quilters meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope. All are welcome.
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.
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.
Boy Scouts Troop 111: 7 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall. Everyone welcome.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group: Monthly meeting. Info: 208-255-7377.
Sagle Senior Center Board: 9 a.m., 650 Monarch Road in Sagle. Call 208-265-2627.
Clark Fork Valley Quilters: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Community Center. Info.: Tina Foster, 208-264-5491
Friends of the Sandpoint Library: Noon, library. For info, call 208-263-2929.
Men’s Cancer Support Group: 6-8 p.m., Boundary Community Hospital board room, Bonners Ferry.
Injectors Car Club: 7 p.m., DiLuna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St. Those who plan on eating dinner need to arrive by 6 p.m. Info.: Gary VanHorn, 208-263-9780
Bonner County Sportsmen’s Association: 7 p.m., Hadley Range, 1114 Lake St. For information call 208-266-0141.
Eagles Men: Meeting, 7:30 p.m., lodge, 1511 John Hudon Lane.
FRIDAY, Dec. 6
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
John Firshi: live music; 5:30 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
NARFE: National Association of Retired Federal Employees, 11:30 a.m., Connie’s. All retired federal employees welcome. Info. Willie Millard, 208-263-1797
S.A.M.: “First Friday” gathering, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Hills Church, 227 McGhee Road.
SATURDAY, Dec. 7
NEW ACTIVITIES
Used Book Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Sandpoint Friends of the Library.
First Free Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella. Free admission at the museum. Info.: 208-263-2344 or bonnercountyhistory.org
Chaos Market: part craft fair and farmers market and flea market; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Filling Station, 108 First Ave., Clark Fork. Info.: fillingstationyouth.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. 8
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. 9
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 Education And Technology Alliance (BETA): 12:30 p.m., Bonner Business Center. Info: 208-263-7263.
Power PAC (Parky’s and CarePartners): Bonner General Health Parkinson’s support group, 2-4:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.; hear interesting speakers, exchange ideas, and socialize. Info.: A.C. Woolnough, 208-304-5756
Kootenai-Ponderay Sewer District: board of directors, 6 p.m., 511 Whiskey Jack Road, office. For information, call 208-263-0229.
Sandpoint Lions Club: Business meeting, 7 p.m., Lions Den. Info: bit.ly/SandpointLions
Ellisport Bay Sewer District: Ponderay Shores Resort Activities Building, 5:30 p.m. Info: 208-264-0112.
Priest River Diabetes Support Group: Frank Chapin Senior Center, Priest River, 7 p.m. Information, 208-448-2899.
Clark Fork City Council: 7 p.m., Clark Fork City Hall.
TUESDAY, Dec. 10
ACTIVITIES
Audubon: Meet Fairmont Loop and Highway 95, 8 a.m., to count birds. Info: 208-664-5318 or 208-664-4739.
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Sagle Fire District: Regular commission business, 8 a.m., Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS, 2689 Gun Club Road.
Local Emergency Planning Committee: 8:30-10 a.m., Federal Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint.
Marine Corps League: 9 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, Division and Pine, Sandpoint.
North Country Fibromyalgia: Bonner General Health, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Laurie, 208-290-6714
Priest Lake Library District: 3 p.m., Priest Lake Library, 28769 Highway 57, Priest Lake. Info.: priestlake.lili.org
Sandpoint Arts Commission: 4 p.m., conference room, Sandpoint City Hall.
Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District: Monthly board meeting; 1 p.m., BSWCD office, 1224 Washington Ave., Suite 101, Sandpoint.
Bonner County Democratic Women: 5 p.m., Evans Brothers, 524 Church St.; if you are not on the mailing list, please call to confirm time and place. Info.: 208-290-1349
City of Sandpoint: Planning Commission workshop, 5:30 p.m., City Hall.
Angels Over Sandpoint: 5-5:30 p.m., Zoom meeting. Info.: angelsoversandpoint.org
Panhandle Piecemakers Quilt Guild: Social, 6 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive.
Vietnam Veterans of America: 6 p.m., VFW Hall, 1325 Pine St. Info: 208-263-5419, or idahovva.com.
Habitat for Humanity: Open monthly board meeting, 5 p.m., ReStore, 1519 Baldy Park Road. Info.: 208-265-5313
Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Investor meeting 6-8 p.m., Laughing Dog Brewing, 805 Schweitzer Plaza Drive, Ponderay. Info.: northidahorei.com
East Hope City Council: 6:30 p.m., City Hall.
Bonner Community Gleaners: 6:30 p.m., Eagles Club. Info: 208-263-7700 for information.
PFLAG Sandpoint: support meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Fourth Ave., Sandpoint. Info: 208-718-2388 or on Facebook at Pflag Sandpoint
Bonner County Amateur Radio Club: meeting, 7 p.m., Panhandle Health Building.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
La Leche League: 10:30 a.m., Call for directions, Kimberlee, 208-265-9347, or lllofsandpoint.com
Greater Sandpoint Chamber business group: Noon-1:30 p.m., Dept. of Labor.
North Country Weavers: noon- 3 p.m., Create, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. Info.: createarts.org or 509-447-9277
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum: board meeting, 4 p.m., 611 S. Ella.
Independent Highway District: 5 p.m., 1630 Baldy Mountain Road. Call 208-263-8131.
Hope Memorial Community Center: board meeting, 5:30 p.m., 415 Wellington Place, Hope. Public welcome.
Bonner County Sheriff Search and Rescue: 6 p.m., fairgrounds food booth.
Democratic Central Committee: 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.
Bonner County Rodeo Committee: 6 p.m., Bonner County Fair office.
Ponderay Planning Commission: 6:30 p.m., Ponderay City Hall.
Hope City Council: Hope City Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club: general meeting, 6:30 p.m., Connie’s. Focus on issues relating to Lake Pend Oreille. Information, 208-264-5796.
THURSDAY, Dec. 12
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
Scrappy Stampers: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Clark Fork Center, 1001 Cedar St., Clark Fork.
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Safe and Drug Free Schools: 8:15 a.m., Sandpoint High School conference room. Includes community advisory board.
Women’s Cancer Support Group: 5:30-7 p.m., 1215 Michigan St., Suite B. Info. 208-255-2301.
The Conversation: a discussion for those who love art; 6 p.m., Ivano’s Ristorante, 102. S. First Ave., Sandpoint.
Clark Fork VFW: Monthly meeting, 6 p.m.,115 W. Fourth. Info: 208-266-0146.
Trout Unlimited: 6 p.m., 1319 N. Division. General membership meeting.
Coeur d’Alene Toastmasters: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Iron Horse Restaurant, 407 Sherman. Call 208-664-6446.
Iron Mountain Dutch Oveneers: 7 p.m., Diamond Bar “B” Saddlery. Info: 208-263-2540.
Dover City Council: 6 p.m., Dover City Hall.
Edgemere Grange: Business meeting, 7:30 p.m., Grange Hall.
FRIDAY, Dec. 13
NEW ACTIVITIES
Sandpoint Contra Dancing: 7-10 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave; Folk dancing in the New England tradition. Live music, lively caller. Singles, couples, and families welcome. No partner needed. All dances taught and called. New dancers especially welcome, please arrive in time for introductory dances early in the evening; cost is $5 per person or $20 for families. Info.: sandpointcontra@gmail.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.
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Wild Ones Northern Rockies chapter meeting 10 a.m., East Bonner County Library District, 1407 Cedar St.
Red Hat Rascals: 11 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Info: Betty Johnson, 208-946-8953
HLA-S (Hearing Loss Association of Sandpoint): Meeting, 3 p.m., Bonner General Hospital conference room.
Christian Motorcycle Association: Village Kitchen, Priest River; 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m., meeting. Info.: Mike or Anita Neal, 208-263-0130.
SATURDAY, Dec. 14
NEW ACTIVITIES
Gardener's Gathering: beginners and experts alike welcome to talk, share tips and more; 10 a.m., Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope.
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Ironhorse Riders: 4 p.m., Trish’s Place, Hope. Information: 208-290-8149
SUNDAY, Dec 15
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. 16
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.
TUESDAY, Dec. 17
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.
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, Dec. 18
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.
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 208-263-7621
Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child Support Group: 5 p.m., Turning Leaf Counseling, 1205 Highway 2, Suite 301. This meeting is open to all parents who have experienced the loss of a child at any age, it is offered at no cost, and grandparents are also welcome. Please call 208-265-1185 for an application or 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.: 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, Dec. 19
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
Clark Fork Valley Quilters meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope. All are welcome.
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
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
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.
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. 20
NEW ACTIVITIES
Kids Night Out: games, crafts, stories, family friendly movie and pizza; 5-9 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.; event will be held on the third Friday of every month. Info.: tinyurl.com/wk9ttdz9
John Firshi: live music; 5:30 p.m., Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. Info.: matchwoodbrewing.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.
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Sandpoint Senior Center: board meeting, 10:30 a.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. Public encouraged to attend.
SATURDAY, Dec. 21
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.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Idaho Writers League: 9 a.m., East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar.
SUNDAY, Dec. 22
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. 23
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, Dec. 24
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.
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. 25
NEW ACTIVITIES
Christmas Day: Not all events will be held; check to ensure events are still happening before leaving home.
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.
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. 26
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
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
Life Choices Pregnancy Center: noon to 4 p.m., 502 N. Second Ave., main floor. Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasounds, option coaching and baby needs. Also, free parenting and Life Skills classes. Free and confidential. Information: 208-263-7621
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 208-263-0658.
Boy Scouts Troop 111: 7 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall. Everyone welcome.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Dover City Council: 6 p.m., Dover City Hall.
Survivors Rescue, Inc.: All breed equine rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary group meeting, 6 p.m., 34101 Highway 200.
Edgemere Grange: 7:30 p.m., grange hall.
FRIDAY, Dec. 27
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, Dec. 28
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.
NEW ACTIVITIES
Gardener's Gathering: beginners and experts alike welcome to talk, share tips and more; 10 a.m., Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope.
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
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
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
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.