Here's what's happening in August

1 Insects in the Garden. Join Jen Jensen, University of Idaho Extension Office, for a discussion on: locating insects (good & bad), identifying pests, diagnosing insect damage, creating healthy environments, and discouraging pest insects. join at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

1 Animal Adventures. Join from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for an immersive animal experience. Celebrate your summer reading goals with a party in the library garden.

1 Clark Fork: Animal Adventures. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for an immersive animal experience. Celebrate your summer reading goals with a party in the library pavilion.

2 Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this monthly event on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby. Support your library, and your book reading habit.

2 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

2 Clark Fork: Wild & Beautiful: Botanical Skin Care. Create your own garden-fresh herbal toner and discover the beauty of truly natural skin care with Suzanne Tabert of Cedar Mountain Herb School from 1-3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library.

4 Sewing at the Library. In the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., unleash your creativity and stich something special. Select the library project & materials, or bring your own. Choose from a cloth tote bag, travel pillow, eye mask, and more. Adults & teens. 2-4 p.m.

4-15 Summer Academy at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint: Session 2. Youth Choir, Orchestra, Ensemble Choir with a performance on Aug. 19. Get more information and sign up at SandpointConservatory.org/sa2025.

5 Clark Fork: Author talk with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk. Join at 11 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library to delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in an absorbing global guide "The Bird Book: The Stores, Science, and History of Birds".

5 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the new Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding to interact with robots.

5 Clark Fork: Tuesday Crocheting with Friends. Join in at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. from 4-5:30 p.m. and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

5 Tuesday Slow Flow Garden Yoga. Join from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. to join Katelyn Greenway for a grounding, gentle, Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. This slow flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

6 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, where you can drop by and enjoy library-supplied activities. Borrow supplies to view wildlife and/or look for nature "samples," then use microscopes to look closely.

6 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

6 Make a Macrame Plant Hanger. Join for only $35. All materials and light refreshments included. Event will be held at Verdant Plant Shop, 219 Church St. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register here.

6 Reg. Deadline: Exploring Acrylics with Dan Carpenter. In this class Dan will teach acrylic painting at all levels. Topics covered: Composition; perspective; depth of field; values; tone; mixing colors; brush work & the use of other tools. Classes will be held Aug. 12, 13 & 14 from 6-9 p.m. $108. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

7 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

7 Priest River Watershed Group Meeting. Join at the Priest River Library from 4:30-6:30 p.m. They are are currently building a matrix that will be used to prioritize restoration projects on the East River. Open to all. PristRiverWG.org.

9 Clark Fork: Lego Open Play. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 12:30-2 p.m. for an afternoon of Lego play. Participate in challenges, and meet other kids who love to build.

9 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

9 Reg. Deadline: Kimekomi with Jenni Barry. Kimekomi is a Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base.  In this class students will be creating 2-D Kimekomi art that combines the painterly quality of impressionism, with complex quilting. Class will be held Aug. 15 from 1-5 p.m. $48. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

10-12 Field Day & Seed School. Join at Greentree Naturals, 2003 Rapid Lightning Creek Rd., for a field day followed by a 2-day seed school at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. Learn more or register here.

10-16 ITA Volunteer Trail Project: Heart Lake. Join the Idaho Trails Association to help clear trails in the remote Mallard-Larkin Pioneer Area. A Forest Service pack string will haul crew gear and tools to a remote camp where they will spend the week (with a day off in the middle to explore) working trails in the area. ITA provides the tools and training. Volunteers just need a willingness to work hard and a love for the outdoors. To sign up, or see other projects, visit IdahoTrailsAssociation.org/projects.

10 Reg. Deadline: Pine Needle Baskets with Barbara Snarr. During this four-hour class, students will be able to finish a small (approx. 4-5" diameter basket). The instructor will provide detailed hands-on guidance, including basic coiling techniques, different stitches, changing thread, how to incorporate beads and embellishments. Class will be held Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $55. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

11 Clark Fork: Mother Goose Stories. Join at 10:30 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library for a lap-sit storytime geared to waddler up to 36 month old's. This is a singing storytime with movement.

11 Library Board Meeting. Starting at 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. join for the monthly board meeting.

12 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the new Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding to interact with robots.

12 Clark Fork: Tuesday Crocheting with Friends. Join in at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. from 4-5:30 p.m. and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

12 Mini Figurine Painting. Join from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the lab. Paint mini figurines in a group setting & learn tips from others. 2nd Tuesday. Open to teens and adults.

12 Tuesday Slow Flow Garden Yoga. Join from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. to join Katelyn Greenway for a grounding, gentle, Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. This slow flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

12 Reg. Deadline: Art Talk #4 with Alison Barrows Young. POAC is proud to present a series of six 90-minute evening art talks that will be offered this summer. These lectures won't be typical. The presenter, Alison Barrows-Young, will dive into diverse topics, from art history and movements to culture, civilization, and the identity of artists. The participants will explore the relevance of various art history movements and how they continue to shape our understanding of the world. Time will be spent delving into the intricate relationship between art and the construction of individual and collective identities. Class will be held Aug. 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. $18. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

13 Seed Saving Workshop. Spend some time in the library garden, 1407 Cedar St., and learn from the pros at Snake River Seeds how to save your own seeds that are enclosed within a fruit. Become a part of the growing movement to create resilient, locally adapt3ed seeds for you and your neighbors. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

13 Citizen Science Day. KLT and the Sandpoint Library partner again to get kids outside to learn and explore. Drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to make and record your nature investigations with microscopes and other sciency equipment from the Library's STEM Trailer at the Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. no cost or need to pre-register, just show up at the main parking lot at PSW.

13 Bringing Dinos to Your Doorstep. Step inside the Idaho Museum of Natural History's mobile exhibit filled with fossils, dinosaur skeletons, hands-on activitie4s, and real pieces of Idaho's ancient past. Join from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

13 Free Food Distribution. Free food distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the food runs out.  This event will be held in the parking lot of Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1900 Pine Street in Sandpoint (across the street from Litehouse YMCA).  These events are open to everyone; simply drive in and get loaded up with groceries.  Distributions vary, however often include produce, meat, bread, and pantry items.  Guests are asked not to arrive before 11, as it can cause traffic and safety concerns.  Please enter from Lincoln Avenue.  There will be one final distribution at this location on August 13th.

13 Clark Fork: Bringing Dinos to Your Doorstep. Meet at the Clark Fork Library from 3-6 p.m. to step inside the Idaho Museum of Natural History's mobile exhibit filled with fossils dinosaur skeletons, hands-on activities, and real pieces of Idaho's ancient past.

13 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

14 Clark Fork: Toddler Dance Party. Take part starting at 10:30 a.m. Bring your little ones for a fun-filled morning of music, movement, and laughter. Parents & caregivers are encouraged to join in.

14 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

15 Reg. Deadline: Oil & Cold Wax Painting with Jan Rust. In this class students will learn about making oil paint and wax. Texturing; layering; mark-making; incising; masking; glazing; and using additives. Unique effects will be created using non-traditional tools such as squeegees, brayers, and palette knives.  The class will include technique information, demonstrations, and plenty of time for practice and discovery. By the end of the class, students will have completed a variety of finished paintings and gained the knowledge and experience that they will need to continue exploring this exciting medium. Classes will be held Aug. 21 & 28 as well as September 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $108. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

16 Sewing at the Library. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. unleash your creativity & stitch up something special. Select a project and use library materials (or bring your own). Choose from a cloth tote bag, travel pillow, eye mask, and more. Adults & teens.

16 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

19 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the new Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding to interact with robots.

19 Clark Fork: Tuesday Crocheting with Friends. Join in at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. from 4-5:30 p.m. and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

19 Tuesday Slow Flow Garden Yoga. Join from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. to join Katelyn Greenway for a grounding, gentle, Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. This slow flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

19 Reg. Deadline: Gelli Plate Printmaking with Alison Barrows-Young. A gelli plate is a squishy gel surface that serves as a printing plate, allowing anyone who values immediacy to create remarkable monoprints. Add a few tubes of acrylic paint, a brayer, and some paper; keep an eye out for natural elements, and you're ready to go. This technique is particularly appealing due to its ease of use, lack of a press, and the potential for both abstract and detailed imagery. Class will be held on Aug. 25 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

20 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, where you can drop by and enjoy library-supplied activities. Borrow supplies to view wildlife and/or look for nature "samples," then use microscopes to look closely.

20 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

20 Clark Fork: Author Talk with Casey McQuiston. Join at 4 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library and bring an appetite for sizzling drama as you discuss the New York Times bestselling author of Red, White and Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

20-21 Ranching for Profit. Sessions will focus on business, finances, and ranch structure. Registration is $40 with partial scholarships available. Local ranchers and experts will share firsthand experience. Hosted by the University of Idaho Extension who will be running the sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. Register here.

21 Clark Fork: Fermentation Basics. Learn the basics of fermenting foods and enhancing the nutritional value and digestibility of foods. Presented by the University of Idaho via Zoom starting at 11 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library.

21 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

21 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Catch 'A Minecraft Movie" for free at the Clark Fork Library at 3 p.m. Enjoy free popcorn.

23 Natural Connections. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St., learn about weaving traditions. It's an all-day, hands-on workshop with the Kalispel Tribe Culture Department staff. All materials will be provided, but bring your own lunch. See ebonnerlibrary.org/events for details.

23 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

26 Book Club. From 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Discuss "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin with library staff and community members. Adults & teens.

26 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the new Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding to interact with robots.

26 Clark Fork: Tuesday Crocheting with Friends. Join in at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. from 4-5:30 p.m. and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

26 Tuesday Slow Flow Garden Yoga. Join from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. to join Katelyn Greenway for a grounding, gentle, Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. This slow flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

26 Reg. Deadline: Art Talk #5: Black American Voices in Art. POAC is proud to present a series of six 90-minute evening art talks that will be offered this summer. These lectures won't be typical. The presenter, Alison Barrows-Young, will dive into diverse topics, from art history and movements to culture, civilization, and the identity of artists. The participants will explore the relevance of various art history movements and how they continue to shape our understanding of the world. Time will be spent delving into the intricate relationship between art and the construction of individual and collective identities. Class will be held on Aug. 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. $18. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

27 Citizen Science Day. KLT and the Sandpoint Library partner again to get kids outside to learn and explore. Drop in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to make and record your nature investigations with microscopes and other sciency equipment from the Library's STEM Trailer at the Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. no cost or need to pre-register, just show up at the main parking lot at PSW.

27 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

27 Reg. Deadline: Make a Memory Bear with Michelle Sebern and Lorna Holt. This three session class will go over how to deconstruct articles of clothing, prepare fabric, and cut the necessary pieces; sew the individual bear parts; assemble your bear and bring it to live. Classes will be held on September 3, 10, & 17. $108. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

28 Clark Fork: Author Talk with Dr. Tasha Eurich. Join at 11 a.m. and learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world as you chat virtually with Dr. Tasha Eurich about her new book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn't enough). Held at the Clark Fork Library.

28 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

30 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

30 Clark Fork: Book Club. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 3-4 p.m. to discuss 'The Villa' by Rachel Hawkins, and enjoy yummy snacks.

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