Here's what's happening in May

21 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.

21 Midwest Kayaking Adventures. Join from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library Community Rooms, 1407 Cedar St. for an evening of adventure, humor, and storytelling as Ted Decker of Perry, Kansas shares highlights from his 500-mile kayaking journey from Atchison, Kansas to the St. Louis Arch.

23 Adirondack Pack Basket. Join at The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. from 9 am. to 5 p.m. with Amy Stephensen and transform simple materials into a sturdy, beautiful pack basket ready for adventure. See Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes for more info or to register.

23 Fertilizing Your Garden Organically. Fertile soil is the first step in increasing yields. Cultural practices such as cover cropping, and composting will ensure balanced nutrition of your soil in the long run, and organic amendments will help your garden thrive. Learn about foliar feeding, which plants are heavy-feeders, and which ones are not, and how to take a soil sample. This workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm. $40. Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].

25 Registration Deadline: Garden Flower Art with Dave Gonzo. Join the class on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and learn to create 3-dimensional art. Shaping metal with a torch, welding pieces together, and creating your sculpture to take home. $72. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

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

26 Teen: End of School Party. Join for crafts, popsicles, games, and learn about summer activities at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the Teen Zone. 3 p.m.

26 Teen: Content Creators. Join this start-to-finish content creation course designed to teach teens the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing creative content to an online audience. 3-4:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Get more info at ebonnerlibrary.org/events.

26 Coding Club. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3:30-5 p.m. to learn about robotics and programing. Explore the world of tech in the Library Lab. Learn with Edison bots, Pi Slot robots, and Raspberry Pi units. Learn more at ebonnerlibrary.org/events.

27 Clark Fork: Escape Room. Solve the puzzles before time runs out. Geared toward elementary-age children; families welcome. 2-4 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library.

27 Intro to 3D Design on Tinkercad. Join in the Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3:30-5 p.m. and discover the world of 3D design in a beginner-friendly workshop using Tinkercad, a free, browser-based tool that makes creating digital models easy and fun. Learn more at ebonnerlibrary.org/events.

27 Eurythmy Movement Class. Join from 4-5 p.m. with Shannon Weiler for a flowing movement art that incorporates classic poetry into geometrical forms and flowing gestures. In the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Get more info at ebonnerlibrary.org/events.

27 Free Parenting Class. Navigating parenting after separation or divorce can feel overwhelming, but Bonner General Behavioral Health is offering a free parenting class to help families move forward with confidence and create a positive plan for the future. Held Wednesday, May 20 and 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the class will cover topics including preparing for change, sharing the news with children, creating two homes, setting healthy boundaries and successful co-parenting strategies. Participants can register by calling  208-265-1090 or visiting Bonner General Health.

28 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.

29 Bike Rodeo. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 2-4 p.m. for a bike-filled afternoon with obstacle courses, safety tips, crafts, and giveaways.

30 Plant Swap. join at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. where you can bring your plants, seedlings, and cuttings and swap with someone for something new.

30 Clark Fork: Small Livestock - Chickens. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 1-3 p.m. and start your chicken-keeping journey with tips from a local homesteader.

31 Learn Your Neighborhood Herbs. Meet at the Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. from 2 to 5 p.m. for a foraging experience led by Meryl Kastin. Confidently identify local herbs, understand the best times to gather for maximum potency, and explore how to prepare and use them. See Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes for more info or to register.

And in June...

1 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.

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

**2 Injectors Car Club Meeting. Join the injectors for their monthly meet up at Serv-A-Burger, 907 Fifth Ave. It all starts with a social hour and optional dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a brief meeting at 7 p.m. This gathering brings together car enthusiasts of every kind, from daily drivers to classics and customs. It's a relaxed evening of car talk, familiar faces, and good company, where the conversations last longer than the agenda. Look forward to this the first Tuesday of every month (March-Nov).

2 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 requied. Drop-ins are welcomed.

3 Citizen Science. Join at the Waterlife Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays for hands-on science and bird watching with Master Naturalists.

4 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.

4 Registration Deadline: Dog Sculpture with Collista Krebs. This is a fast paced, fun, hand building class that everyone can do. You will be walked through every step to make a sculpture of a dog of your choice. Class will be held on June 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

4 Registration Deadline: Creating Hand Build Vases with Collista Krebs. Students will be walked through every step to make a fun vase of your own design starting from just a clay slab. You will then bring your vision to life. Class will be held on June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. $36. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

6 Annual Native Plant Sale. Join from 9 a.m. to noon at the North Idaho Plant Arboretum at Lakeview Park, 611 S. Ella Ave. to purchase locally grown native plants and plenty of planting advice. Find trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials native to Northern Idaho. Mighty Monarchs will be on hand to help you establish a milk weed garden to support Monarch butterflies. Also find a selection of funk and fun yard art, bird & native bee houses from the Master Naturalists, baked goodies, and more. The Sale coincides with the History Museum's First Saturday Hands on History event featuring free admission to the museum and hands-on kids activities.

6 Summer Kickoff: Color Fun Run. Join from 10 a.m. to noon at Travers Park for a .5 mile fun, untimed, family color fun run featuring optional color spraying stations and community activities.

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 Free First Saturday & Hands on History at the Museum. Visit the museum, 611 S. Ella Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free the first Saturday or each month.

6 Clark Fork: Summer Kickoff. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 2-4 p.m. where you can create your own button, register for the summer reading program, and enjoy an ice cream treat.

6 Sprig Herbals Launch Party. Join from 3-5 p.m. at 532 Main St. and enjoy live music, pastries, a mocktail station and a 5 p.m. ribbon cutting. All are welcome. RSVP here.

8 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).

8 Registration Deadline: mosaic Art with Cheryl Klein. In this 3-hour class, students will crate an original mosaic on tile substrate using the indirect application method. Tesserae for the design will include a variety of stained glass, pottery, stone, tile, beads, and gems. Join the class on June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

9 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.

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

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

9 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 requied. Drop-ins are welcomed.

10 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.

10 Bonner County Amateur Radio Club (BCARC) Meeting. Anyone that has an interest in amateur radio is welcome. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 1325 Pine St. k7jep.org.

10 Registration Deadline: Painting with Oil & Cold Wax with Jan Rust. Join this multi-day class meeting on June 15, 22, and 29 from 1-4 p.m. You will learn about mixing oil, paint, and wax. Texturing, layering, mark-making, incising, masking, glazing, and using additives. By the end of the class, you will have completed several finished paintings. $108. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

11 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.

11 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.

11 Registration Deadline: Smoked Gourds with Eileen Marcotte. In this class you will learn every step in creating a beautiful smoked gourd. This is a super fun class that anyone can do. Join from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1-4 p.m. on June 16. $72. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

12-18 Young Adults Explore Buddhism. Experience a transformative week of living and learning with renowned Buddhist teacher and author Venerable Thubten Chodron during this residential course for young adults (ages 18–29) from  3 p.m. June 12 thru 10 a.m. on June 18. Set across acres of forest, the program integrates meditation, teachings, and discussions on current issues with mindful outdoor work—no prior experience is required, only an open mind. Best of all, the entire week is offered on a donation basis, covering all meals and lodging. 692 Country Lane in Newport. You must apply for a spot, and can do so here.

13 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.

13 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/.

13 Natural Weed Management for your Organic Garden. On any organic garden or farm, particularly newly cultivated ground, it is likely that weed control commands a major part of the gardeners' time over the course of the season. There are many ways for growers to implement non-toxic weed control methods in the garden. Learn more by attending 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].

13 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.

15 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).

15 Volunteer Training for Sandpoint Friendship Station. Join from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sandpoint United Methodist Church's Respite for All Ministry, 711 Main St. Community members are invited to learn how to support caregivers and provide connection, fellowship and joy for those living with dementia and memory loss through this community-based respite program. The training is free, lunch is included and RSVP is required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Lissa Defreitas at [email protected] or 208-304-6624.

15 Registration Deadline: Oil Painting from Photographs with Laurie Carlson. This class is about painting from photographs; not simply painting photographic images. Most class time will be spent creating an original painting. Class will be held on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $48. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

16 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.

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

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

16 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 requied. Drop-ins are welcomed.

17 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.

17 Citizen Science. Join at the Waterlife Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays for hands-on science and bird watching with Master Naturalists.

18 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.

18 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.

19 Registration Deadline: Watercolor Fundamentals with Karen Trueblood. For the student who has always wanted to learn watercolors but doesn't know where to begin, or for those who have begun and are looking for more advanced information, this 3-week course is the ideal place to start. Classes will be held June 24, July 1, and July 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. $108. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

19 Registration Deadline: Drawing with Karen Trueblood. The very foundation for anything you want to create is drawing. In this course you will get clear, detailed instructions on how to begin and how to move forward with any subject you would like to draw. Classes will be held on June 24, July 1, and July 8 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

20 Build a Blue Bird House with Shaun and Rich. Join at Aster Garden 924 Superior St. Sandpoint from 10 a.m. to noon this Father's Day weekend and learn how to build a nest box for Western Blue Birds that you can set up at home or gift to Dad. The wood will be pre-cut and tools provided for you to assemble your own bird house. KLT board member and avid birder, Rich Del Carlo, will discuss the migration of these beautiful birds and why it is important to help provide nesting boxes for them. $25. Learn more or register at kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

20 Clark Fork: History of Clark Fork. Join at 2 p.m. to learn about Clark Fork history with local history buff Stan Myers.

22 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).

22 Registration Deadline: Beginning Gourds with Eileen Marcotte. In this 6-hour class, you will learn every step in creating a beautiful, finished gourd. You'll clean inside and out and learn how to safely cut it open with manual and power saws. Three different techniques of applying color will be shown, and then you'll finish the rim using basketry techniques. Class will be held on June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. $72. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

22 Registration Deadline: Copper Leaves with Dave Gonzo. In this class students will be working and playing with copper sheets and learning the properties of the alloy. You will learn how to use the necessary tools, and how to manipulate the alloy into beautiful organic leaves. Class will be held on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $66. Get more information or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

23 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.

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

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

23 Basic Pewter Casting with Weezil. Join at The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. from 6-8 p.m. for a beginner-friendly class where students will learn the process of casting their own custom pewter coin while exploring the fundamentals of mold making, metal pouring, and finishing techniques. Each participant will leave with a handcrafted keepsake. All materials are provided. $35. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

23 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 requied. Drop-ins are welcomed.

24 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.

24 Intro to Sashiko & Visible Mending with Hillary DeCecchis. Join at Aster Garden Center, 924 Superior St. from 5-7 p.m. for a hands-on introduction to Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique celebrated for it's beauty, strength, and rhythm. In this workshop you'll learn foundational patterns, and discover how to use Sashiko to transform everyday mending into something functional, and artful. All materials are provided. $45. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

25 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.

25 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.

26 Basic Whisk Broom & Pot Scrubber with Brad Huhta. Join at The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. where you can make a useful and beautiful hand broom that's great for a gift! Using hand and foot tools, you will tightly wrap the broom handle, then sew the bristles into a flat shape. The extra length of the broom corn can be made into a pot scrubber. Moderate hand & arm strength is required. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

27 Natural Pest Management for the Organic Garden. Natural Pest Management: Join to find out what's "bugging" your garden and what you can do about pests using informed decisions and sustainable approaches for pest control. This workshop will be held at the Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm, 2003 Rapid Lightning Rd. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40. Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].

27 Sourdough: More Than Just Bread. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 1-3 p.m. to learn about sourdough, enjoy samples, and get take-away home starter. You must register here.

29 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).

30 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.

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

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

30 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 requied. Drop-ins are welcomed.