Sandpoint Idaho civic schedules, calendars

Here's what's happening in July

**The Summer Nutrition Program for Kids offers free meals for children ages 1-18 Monday through Friday at several Sandpoint locations. At Farmin Elementary, the program runs June 15-August 28 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Grab & Go meals that include lunch and breakfast for the next day, plus a weekend food bag provided on Fridays; meals can be picked up at the cafeteria entrance. At Sandpoint City Beach, Grab & Go lunches are available in the grassy area by the playground from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 29-August 28. At Sandpoint High School, lunch-only meals that must be eaten on site are served at the front left entrance from noon to 12:30 p.m. June 15-July 17. All sites will be closed July 3.

**WaterLife Discovery Center: Open to the public. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday this summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists invites you to the WaterLife Discovery Center, located at 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle. This free experience features Naturalists on Duty ready to welcome the public to the cabin and grounds, though the grounds themselves remain open 24/7. Visitors of all ages can enjoy wonderful displays inside the cabin and on the deck, take a scenic nature walk across the road, or have a picnic on the grounds overlooking the lake. Families can bring the kids for fun scavenger hunts with prizes, view the very large rainbow trout in the pond, and explore a vibrant pollinator garden filled with milkweed to attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

3-9 Jowo Atisha's Lamp for the Path. Geshe Gendun Samdup, an exceptional Dharma teacher and the personal attendant to Serkong Rinpoche, will visit Sravasti Abbey to continue teaching Jowo Atisha’s "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment", a short and treasured text by the great Indian Master Jowo Atisha, who revived Buddhism in Tibet in the 11th century. In 68 pithy verses, it outlines the practices that culminate in full awakening and is the basis for the entire genre of lamrim (stages of the path) teachings. Je Tsongkhapa praises this text and its author as the source of his "Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path" (Lamrim Chenmo), which is practiced in the lineage of the Dalai Lama and at Sravasti Abbey. Join at Sravasti Abbey, 692 country Lane in Newport. Get more information or register here.

6 Friends of the Library Book Sale. Join on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1407 Cedar St. Discover hidden treasures at the library. Unbeatable deals on gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and more.

6 Monday Strollerbrary. Join for this library ran weekly 45-minute stroller walk with your baby to chat about various topics and connection with other new parents. 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. (meet in front of the James E. Russell Sports Center).

6 Sewing at the Library. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. on the first Monday of the month from 2-4 p.m. and once a month on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon to sew in the Community Rooms. Bring your project or try one of theirs with experienced staff to help.

7 Twist Wire Bracelets with Weezil. Join at the Sled Barn 11735 W. Pine St. from 6-8 p.m. and learn to use a simple twist method of combining wire to make your own copper bracelet. Students will be supplied with materials to complete two bracelets. $30. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

7 Compassion Every Day. Join this weekly class from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, September 8. at the Newport PUD Administration Building, 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport from 6:30-8 p.m. Buddhist Nuns from Sravasti Abbey will guide this class offering practical ways to develop peace of mind through daily acts of kindness. It is based on the book "An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun," co-written by Buddhist teacher and author, Thubten Chodron, and Eastern Washington University professor and clinical psychologist, Russell Kolts. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcomed.

8 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for storytime and garden activities geared for 6-9 year olds. Runs through July 29.

8 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join representatives from the East Bonner County Library at the WaterLife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for hands on science and bird watching with the Master Naturalists. The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists will have naturalists on duty from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to welcome the public to the inside of the cabin, deck and grounds. There are many exciting things for people of all ages to enjoy while at the WDC.

9 Thursday Story Explorers. Join at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden for a fun and engaging book club for 4th-6th graders. 1407 Cedar St. Through July 30.

9 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free coffee and a demonstration by PO Fiber Arts for spinners of fleece and knitters. 10 a.m. to noon.

9 July Chamber Luncheon. Register now before they sell out. Enjoy a great meet and connect with fellow business leaders at Marigold Bistro, 414 Church St. 11:30 a.m. networking followed by a noon to 1 p.m. luncheon. Hear what keynote speaker Kate Mansur of the Sandpoint Teen Center has to say while celebrating the graduation of the 2024-26 leadership class.

9 Rooted in Place: A Hands-on Herbal Experience. Create a pine whisk broom and herbal bundles with Suzanne Tabert, then create and enjoy a fresh salad. Join at the Cedar Mountain Herb School from 5:30-8:30 p.m. You must register for this event here. Location is local. Full address information will be sent after registration.

9 Clark Fork: Monthly Movies. Join for a movie and snacks at the Clark Fork Library starting at 3 p.m. Check the website for movie titles.

10 SHS Dance Team Car Wash Fundraiser. Come get your car washed for a cause from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Super 1 to help raise funds for the SHS Dance Team's National Dance Competition in California.

11 Nature Journaling with Watercolors with Amy Stephensen. Join at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. and connect more deeply with the living world with nature journaling. Using watercolors and drawing tools, students will practice observing details of the plants and flowers they encounter in their surroundings and document them. $30. 9-11 a.m. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

11 Pop-Up Quilt Sale & Boutique. Join from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 168 Wild Fawn Lane in Sagle. Find quilts, wall hangings, gifts, pottery, unique gift baskets and hand-made items for sale as a fundraiser for a local Relay For Life team "I-Did-It" A portion of all proceeds goes to he American Cancer Society.

11 Natural Connections. Spend a day of learning, creativity, and connection at the Sandpoint Library Garden from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The morning begins at 10 a.m. with a Guided Song Circle led by Kelly McLean, open to all levels and focused on shared singing and community. At 11 a.m., Dr. Harvey Eckhart presents The Science of Joy: Why Laughter, Music, Movement & Connection Heal Us, an interactive workshop exploring how laughter, music, and movement support health and well-being. At 12:30 p.m., author Jane Fritz shares stories from her decades exploring Lake Pend Oreille by canoe in Lake Pend Oreille: Exploring a Wilderness of Water, highlighting the lake's natural beauty, history, and wildlife. The day concludes at 1:30 p.m. with Bowls for the Soul, a hands-on paper mache workshop with Holly Pennington where participants create a meaningful keepsake. Get more details at ebonnerlibrary.org/events/.

11 Harvesting The Bounty. After putting a lot of time and effort into successfully growing your crops, you want to make sure you are harvesting at the correct time for peak flavor and good storage. We will cover how to harvest all of the veggies in your garden and techniques for getting optimal yields for vegetables, herbs, cut flowers along with best practices for post-harvest handling to assure food safety guidelines are met. Class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm, 2003 Rapid Lightning Rd. $40. Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].

11 Clark Fork: Bee Canvas Painting. From 2-5 p.m. meet up at the Clark Fork Library where you can crate your own bee canvas painting with an option to add it to the community hive display in the library for the month of July.

12 Turkey Wing Broom with Brad Huhta. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. you will learn to create a type of broom that involves a bit more work than the basic whisk broom. It is recommended to take that class before trying this one. $35. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

13 Monday Strollerbrary. Join for this library ran weekly 45-minute stroller walk with your baby to chat about various topics and connection with other new parents. 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. (meet in front of the James E. Russell Sports Center).

13 Idaho Water Resource Board Special Committee Meeting on Priest Lake Operations. Join at the Priest River library, 118 Main St. starting at 10 a.m. For more information visit here.

14 Tuesday Trails & Tales. Join at 9:30 a.m. at the Pine St., 11915 W. Pine St. Woods (meet at the welcome shelter by the main parking) for a child-paced hike with stops for stories along the way with Kaniksu Land Trust and the Sandpoint Library thru July 28.

14 Clark Fork: Tuesday Storytime. Join at 11 a.m. for fun stories, rhymes and activities for families at the Clark Fork Library.

14 Clark Fork: Tuesday Nature Crafts. Join at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for weekly projects and crafts inspired by nature.

14 Compassion Every Day. Join this weekly class from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, September 8. at the Newport PUD Administration Building, 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport from 6:30-8 p.m. Buddhist Nuns from Sravasti Abbey will guide this class offering practical ways to develop peace of mind through daily acts of kindness. It is based on the book "An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun," co-written by Buddhist teacher and author, Thubten Chodron, and Eastern Washington University professor and clinical psychologist, Russell Kolts. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcomed.

14-15 Clark Fork: Teddy Bear Sleepover. Bring your teddy bear to storytime and leave them for a sleepover. Pick them up on July 15 and enjoy photos of their adventures at the Clark Fork Library.

15 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for storytime and garden activities geared for 6-9 year olds. Runs through July 29.

16 Thursday Story Explorers. Join at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden for a fun and engaging book club for 4th-6th graders. 1407 Cedar St. Through July 30.

16 VFW Open House. Join at 10:00 a.m. at Sandpoint VFW Post 2453, 1325 Pine St. for an Open House featuring VA medical service groups and local, state, and federal veteran service organizations available to answer questions and assist veterans with accessing benefits.

16 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free coffee, refreshments, and a demonstration by Doris Oscarson on gel plate printing from 10 a.m. to noon.

16 Clark Fork: STEM Afternoons. Join at 3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for fun STEM adventures for elementary aged children. Held every other Thursday through August 27.

16 Protecting North Idaho's Wildlands: An Introduction to the Idaho Panhandle Public Lands Initiative (IPPLI). Learn about the future of North Idaho's public lands at a community discussion hosted by the Idaho Conservation League at Evans Brothers Cafe, 524 Church St. from 6-7:30 p.m. Attendees will hear updates on the Idaho Panhandle Public Lands Initiative and proposed plans for the Selkirk Mountains and surrounding landscapes, with a focus on balancing conservation, recreation, restoration, and working forest values. The event offers an opportunity to connect with ICL staff, learn more about efforts to protect the region’s iconic public lands, and join the conversation about keeping them healthy, wild, and accessible for future generations.

18 Sewing at the Library. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. on the first Monday of the month from 2-4 p.m. and once a month on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon to sew in the Community Rooms. Bring your project or try one of theirs with experienced staff to help.

18 Mozzarella, Ricotta and Feta Oh My! Join at Cedar Hills Church, 227 McGhee Rd. from 1-3 p.m. as Suzy Miller guides attendees through how to make various fresh cheeses at home. You will leave feeling confident in the kitchen and possibly even get to enjoy a sample or two! Ladies 16 yrs+ and nursing babies under 1 are welcome.

19 Sharing the Dharma Day. Join the Buddhist nuns and monks at Sravasti Abbey Buddhist monastery, 692 Country Lane in Newport, for Sharing the Dharma Day from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a day-long event for newcomers and old friends to explore Buddha's teachings to develop peaceful hearts and minds. The day includes a guided meditation, a teaching on the topic of the day, vegetarian potluck, and a facilitated discussion. Topics come from the book, "Working With Anger", by Sravasti Abbey founder and abbess Venerable Thubten Chodron. Get more information or register here.

19 Pioneer Picnic. Join at the Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave. from noon to 4 p.m. and enjoy the pioneer picnic. While you're there, check out the Grand opening of the Hall of Maps exhibit.

20 Monday Strollerbrary. Join for this library ran weekly 45-minute stroller walk with your baby to chat about various topics and connection with other new parents. 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. (meet in front of the James E. Russell Sports Center).

21 Clark Fork: Tuesday Storytime. Join at 11 a.m. for fun stories, rhymes and activities for families at the Clark Fork Library.

21 Tuesday Trails & Tales. Join at 9:30 a.m. at the Pine St., 11915 W. Pine St. Woods (meet at the welcome shelter by the main parking) for a child-paced hike with stops for stories along the way with Kaniksu Land Trust and the Sandpoint Library thru July 28.

21 Clark Fork: Tuesday Nature Crafts. Join at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for weekly projects and crafts inspired by nature.

21 Norse Weave Copper Jewelry with Weezil. From 6-8 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 you'll learn how to weave an intricate copper wire chain to make a beautiful necklace or bracelet. The method used to make this jewelry is a style of knotless netting. $35. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

21 Compassion Every Day. Join this weekly class from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, September 8. at the Newport PUD Administration Building, 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport from 6:30-8 p.m. Buddhist Nuns from Sravasti Abbey will guide this class offering practical ways to develop peace of mind through daily acts of kindness. It is based on the book "An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun," co-written by Buddhist teacher and author, Thubten Chodron, and Eastern Washington University professor and clinical psychologist, Russell Kolts. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcomed.

22 Blood Drive. Join from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a blood drive and help reach the goal of 30 donations at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

22 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for storytime and garden activities geared for 6-9 year olds. Runs through July 29.

22 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join representatives from the East Bonner County Library at the WaterLife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for hands on science and bird watching with the Master Naturalists. The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists will have naturalists on duty from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to welcome the public to the inside of the cabin, deck and grounds. There are many exciting things for people of all ages to enjoy while at the WDC.

22 Distilling the Medicine of Summer. Join from 3-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Experience traditional distillation on copper alembic stills with Untamed Alchemy, from harvest to creating your own hydrosol to take home.

23 Thursday Story Explorers. Join at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden for a fun and engaging book club for 4th-6th graders. 1407 Cedar St. Through July 30.

23 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free coffee and a demonstration by Linda Cassella & Players on Ukuleles and guitars from 10 a.m. to noon.

23 Clark Fork: Family Book Club. Check out this engaging book club. Titles will be listed online and extra copies will be available to pick up at the Clark Fork Library. 3 p.m.

23 Kids' Carving Class: Trees, Mushrooms and Gnomes with Shaun Deller. This class is for kids to learn about how to safely carve wood by making fun and creative little sculptures. Participants will be provided all tools, materials, and techniques. Parents are welcome to participate with their student. 4-6 p.m. $20. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

24 Sandpoint Historic Walking Tour. Brought to you by Sandpoint Parks and Rec, the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission, and local volunteers, the Sandpoint Historic Walking Tours are completely FREE and require no advance registration. Just show up at 10:00 a.m. sharp in front of MickDuff's, 419 N Second Ave., on the following dates: June 28, July 24 & 26, August 28 & 30, and September 28 & 30.

25 Clark Fork: Time for Thyme. Join from 1-3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library and discover the culinary applications of thyme. Explore its use in herbal remedies, and learn how to grow this versatile herb.

25-26 Torch Welded Art with Dave Gonzo. Join metal artist Dave Gonzo of Infinity Artistic Ironworks at 1019 Baldy Mountain Rd., in learning to draw with fire and metal in 3-D! Each student will be creating a piece of art for their garden, home or as a special gift. In this 2 day class, they will learn about and the use of the oxyacetylene torch. Students will leave the class with not just a piece of art that you created that will last a lifetime, you’ll leave with a new sense of working with fire and metal. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $150. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

26 Sandpoint Historic Walking Tour. Brought to you by Sandpoint Parks and Rec, the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission, and local volunteers, the Sandpoint Historic Walking Tours are completely FREE and require no advance registration. Just show up at 10:00 a.m. sharp in front of MickDuff's, 419 N Second Ave., on the following dates: June 28, July 24 & 26, August 28 & 30, and September 28 & 30.

27 Monday Strollerbrary. Join for this library ran weekly 45-minute stroller walk with your baby to chat about various topics and connection with other new parents. 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. (meet in front of the James E. Russell Sports Center).

28 Tuesday Trails & Tales. Join at 9:30 a.m. at the Pine St., 11915 W. Pine St. Woods (meet at the welcome shelter by the main parking) for a child-paced hike with stops for stories along the way with Kaniksu Land Trust and the Sandpoint Library thru July 28.

28 Clark Fork: Tuesday Storytime. Join at 11 a.m. for fun stories, rhymes and activities for families at the Clark Fork Library.

28 Clark Fork: Tuesday Nature Crafts. Join at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for weekly projects and crafts inspired by nature.

28 Compassion Every Day. Join this weekly class from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, September 8. at the Newport PUD Administration Building, 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport from 6:30-8 p.m. Buddhist Nuns from Sravasti Abbey will guide this class offering practical ways to develop peace of mind through daily acts of kindness. It is based on the book "An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun," co-written by Buddhist teacher and author, Thubten Chodron, and Eastern Washington University professor and clinical psychologist, Russell Kolts. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcomed.

29 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for storytime and garden activities geared for 6-9 year olds. Runs through July 29.

29 Pocket Full of Posies Embroidery with Hillary DeCecchis. Join at Aster Garden Center, 924 Superior St. from 5-7 p.m. where you can unlock the beauty of hand embroidery and give a favorite garment a new life. This engaging, beginner-friendly class will teach you essential embroidery stitches and techniques to add thoughtful, artful embellishments to your clothing. $30. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

30 Thursday Story Explorers. Join at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden for a fun and engaging book club for 4th-6th graders. 1407 Cedar St. Through July 30.

30 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join from 10 a.m. to noon at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free coffee and a demonstration on wood carving + a youth class at 11 which requires pre-registration and can be done at createarts.org.

30 Clark Fork: STEM Afternoons. Join at 3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for fun STEM adventures for elementary aged children. Held every other Thursday through August 27.

31 Nerf Battle. Take part in an after-hours NERF battle at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy pizza, drinks, and snacks. Bring your friends and NERF guns or borrow one at the library.

And in August...

**WaterLife Discovery Center: Open to the public. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday this summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists invites you to the WaterLife Discovery Center, located at 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle. This free experience features Naturalists on Duty ready to welcome the public to the cabin and grounds, though the grounds themselves remain open 24/7. Visitors of all ages can enjoy wonderful displays inside the cabin and on the deck, take a scenic nature walk across the road, or have a picnic on the grounds overlooking the lake. Families can bring the kids for fun scavenger hunts with prizes, view the very large rainbow trout in the pond, and explore a vibrant pollinator garden filled with milkweed to attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

1 Friends of the Library Book Sale. Join on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1407 Cedar St. Discover hidden treasures at the library. Unbeatable deals on gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and more.

1 Walking the Forager's Apothecary with Suzanne Tabert. Join from 2-5 p.m. at Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. and join in an immersive 3-hour walk through diverse ecosystems to discover the food and medicine abundant in the wild. $25. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

3 Sewing at the Library. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. on the first Monday of the month from 2-4 p.m. and once a month on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon to sew in the Community Rooms. Bring your project or try one of theirs with experienced staff to help.

4 Compassion Every Day. Join this weekly class from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, September 8. at the Newport PUD Administration Building, 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport from 6:30-8 p.m. Buddhist Nuns from Sravasti Abbey will guide this class offering practical ways to develop peace of mind through daily acts of kindness. It is based on the book "An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun," co-written by Buddhist teacher and author, Thubten Chodron, and Eastern Washington University professor and clinical psychologist, Russell Kolts. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcomed.

5 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join representatives from the East Bonner County Library at the WaterLife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for hands on science and bird watching with the Master Naturalists. The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists will have naturalists on duty from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to welcome the public to the inside of the cabin, deck and grounds. There are many exciting things for people of all ages to enjoy while at the WDC.

5 Egyptian Link Bracelet with Weezil. Join at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. from 6-8 p.m. and learn from the talented wire bender, Weezil. Using recycled materials, students will bend and twist copper to make a beautiful bracelet. All tools and materials are provided. $35. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

6 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join from 10 a.m. to noon at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free cofee and a demonstration by Bill Moore on outlaw drummers rhythm healing.

8 Clark Fork: Second Saturdays Outdoor Games. Join for a variety of outdoor games, activities, and snacks at 12:30 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library.

11 Compassion Every Day. Join this weekly class from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, September 8. at the Newport PUD Administration Building, 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport from 6:30-8 p.m. Buddhist Nuns from Sravasti Abbey will guide this class offering practical ways to develop peace of mind through daily acts of kindness. It is based on the book "An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun," co-written by Buddhist teacher and author, Thubten Chodron, and Eastern Washington University professor and clinical psychologist, Russell Kolts. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcomed.

13 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join from 10 a.m. to noon at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free coffee and a demonstration by Kim Markstone on seed bead daisy chains.

13 Clark Fork: STEM Afternoons. Join at 3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for fun STEM adventures for elementary aged children. Held every other Thursday through August 27.

15 Share Your Creations: Round Table. Spend time as a group sharing various creations you have made for the Fair (or otherwise). This round table discussion will be a fun way to get inspired to start crafting as we approach the holidays. This will be a show-and-tell, so bring the object or a photo if you are able. This Ladies Homestead Gathering event will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the LDS Church, 602 Schweitzer Cutoff Rd.

15 Sewing at the Library. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. on the first Monday of the month from 2-4 p.m. and once a month on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon to sew in the Community Rooms. Bring your project or try one of theirs with experienced staff to help.

16 Spoon Carving with Shaun Deller. Join from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. and learn the basics of carving functional and beautiful wooden spoons. No prior experience required. $35. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

18 Compassion Every Day. Join this weekly class from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, September 8. at the Newport PUD Administration Building, 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport from 6:30-8 p.m. Buddhist Nuns from Sravasti Abbey will guide this class offering practical ways to develop peace of mind through daily acts of kindness. It is based on the book "An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun," co-written by Buddhist teacher and author, Thubten Chodron, and Eastern Washington University professor and clinical psychologist, Russell Kolts. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcomed.

19 Tea Blending Class. Take part from 9-10:30 a.m. and discover tea gardening, including methods for harvesting and drying herbs, crafting tea blends, and sampling a Tulsi summer blend. This event takes place in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. Registration is required and can be done at ebonnerlibrary.org/events/.

19 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join representatives from the East Bonner County Library at the WaterLife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for hands on science and bird watching with the Master Naturalists. The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists will have naturalists on duty from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to welcome the public to the inside of the cabin, deck and grounds. There are many exciting things for people of all ages to enjoy while at the WDC.

20 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join from 10 a.m. to noon at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free coffee and a demonstration with Gail Rieg about bees and herbs.

20 Clark Fork: Family Book Club. Check out this engaging book club. Titles will be listed online and extra copies will be available to pick up at the Clark Fork Library. 3 p.m.

22 Cobweb Broom with Brad Huhta. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. you can make a handmade natural broom, great for cleaning cobwebs from tall ceilings. Class will meet at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. $40. Moderate hand and arm strength is required. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

25 Compassion Every Day. Join this weekly class from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, September 8. at the Newport PUD Administration Building, 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport from 6:30-8 p.m. Buddhist Nuns from Sravasti Abbey will guide this class offering practical ways to develop peace of mind through daily acts of kindness. It is based on the book "An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun," co-written by Buddhist teacher and author, Thubten Chodron, and Eastern Washington University professor and clinical psychologist, Russell Kolts. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcomed.

27 Clark Fork: STEM Afternoons. Join at 3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for fun STEM adventures for elementary aged children. Held every other Thursday through August 27.

28 Sandpoint Historic Walking Tour. Brought to you by Sandpoint Parks and Rec, the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission, and local volunteers, the Sandpoint Historic Walking Tours are completely FREE and require no advance registration. Just show up at 10:00 a.m. sharp in front of MickDuff's, 419 N Second Ave., on the following dates: June 28, July 24 & 26, August 28 & 30, and September 28 & 30.

29 Classic Sweeper Broom with Brad Huhta. Join from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. and spend a day making a broom that you can use daily. This one-of-a-kind broom will be ready for years of service. Moderate hand and arm strength required. $60. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

29 Natural Connections. Join from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for various hands-on workshops and educational programs offered throughout the day; attend one session, or stay for multiple. Get more details at ebonnerlibrary.org/events/.

30 Sandpoint Historic Walking Tour. Brought to you by Sandpoint Parks and Rec, the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission, and local volunteers, the Sandpoint Historic Walking Tours are completely FREE and require no advance registration. Just show up at 10:00 a.m. sharp in front of MickDuff's, 419 N Second Ave., on the following dates: June 28, July 24 & 26, August 28 & 30, and September 28 & 30.