Here's what's happening in May

**Applications Open: 2026 Swim Instructors and Assistants Needed. Apply by Friday, May 15, 2026. Paid Lead and Assistant Swim Instructors are needed for the Pend Oreille FREE swim lesson program, running Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the weeks of July 27 (Springy Point near Sagle) and August 3, 10, and 17 (Riley Creek near Laclede). Training provided; no lifeguard certification required. Teens ages 13–17 are encouraged to apply. Email [email protected].

***VFW Sponsored Yard Sale: Vendors. Sale will be held on June 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint VFW Post Hall, 1325 Pine St. Interested vendors can get a table for $20. Contact [email protected] for more information.

1 Applications Open for Good Neighbors Fencing Project. Applications for the Good Neighbors Fencing Project open May 1, providing 3 fences at no cost to local community members to help keep pets safely at home. This collaboration between BTAA, Cedar Hills Church, and Humble & Black Real Estate will complete the builds during Cedar Hills' "Serve Sandpoint" event on June 14. Interested community members must apply by May 15 online at bettertogetheranimalalliance.org or in person at the Bonner Community Food Bank or BTAA's Animal Care Center.

2 'Confidence in Boating' Training. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Lake Pend Oreille Flotilla will host this safety class from 9 to 11 a.m. at the U.S. Forestry Building, 1602 Ontario St. This training is focused on basic vessel control and emergency preparedness for boaters, passengers, families and older children. Cost is $7 per individual or $10 per family (up to four people). For information or to register, contact Beverly Hannibal at 509-951-9191 or [email protected]

2 Non-Partisan Public Voter Education Event. Are you prepared to vote in May 19th Primary? Have questions? Get more information before voting by visiting the One Million Rising table outside Sandpoint Farmers' Market (Oak & 4th Streets) during the first three Saturdays in May from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter a free drawing for a chance to win a gift card from LaChic Boutique! Prize eligibility: Must be an Idaho resident at least 18 years of age. One entry per person. The winner will be contacted Wednesday, May 20th.

2 Blood Drive. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sandpoint Super 1 Foods, 625 Larch St. The need is greatest for type O, the most transfused and most compatible when there's no time to a test a patient's blood type, though every blood type is accepted and needed. Make an appointment at vitalant.org.

2 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.

2 Kootenai Groove: Marimba Band. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3:30-4:30 p.m. where students from Kootenai Elementary return for a lively concert featuring upbeat marimba music and an interactive short lesson.

3 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. It's 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 Ven. Thubten Chodron. No experience required. All are welcomed. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. See more here or register here.

3 Intro to Pine Needle Basketry. Join from 2-4 p.m. with instructor Brianna Larson at Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior St. for this gateway into the ancient art of basketry, using materials sourced directly from the land. See Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes for more info or to register.

4 Registration Deadline: Mosaic Art with Cheryl Klein. In this 3-hour class, students create an original 9x6 mosaic on slate using the direct applicaton method. Class will be held on May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Learn more or register here.

4 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).

4 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 Candidate Forum: District 1 Idaho Legislature. Forums will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and are presented by KRFY with co-sponsors the Sandpoint Reader; the Daily Bee, Sandpoint Online, and the Selkirk Association of Realtors. Attend in person, or tune in each night for the live KRFY broadcasts at 88.5 FM or streaming at KRFY.org.

4 Registration Deadline: Creating a Copper Bracelet/Cuff with Dave Gonzo. In this class students will learn how to safely and properly use the oxyacetylene torch, the properties of copper, the difference of work hardened vs. annealed, annealing copper, measuring and layout, cutting shapes with the beverly shear, sanding and deburring, hammer texturing, basic fold forming and shaping into a bracelet/cuff. Each student will take home their piece of jewelry! Class will be held on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $54. Learn more or register here.

5 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.

5 Bonners Ferry: Blood Drive. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Church of Latter-Day Saints, 6568 Alderson Ln. to donate. Make an appointment at vitalant.org.

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

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

5 Sandpoint Senior Center Open House & Senior Resource Fair. Join for this open house and resource fair, kicking off the Live Give 7B fundraiser and tour the facility. Also meet with many community partners covering topics including hospice, assisted living, home health care, food programs, and so much more! 3-6 p.m. Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. sandpointareaseniors.org/.

5 Candidate Forum: Bonner County. Forums will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and are presented by KRFY with co-sponsors the Sandpoint Reader; the Daily Bee, Sandpoint Online, and the Selkirk Association of Realtors. Attend in person, or tune in each night for the live KRFY broadcasts at 88.5 FM or streaming at KRFY.org.

5 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).

6 Priest River: Blood Drive. Stop by the Priest River LaManna High School, 596 ID-57 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to donate. Make an appointment at vitalant.org.

6 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.

6 Friends of the WaterLife Discovery Center & Panhandle Chapter of Trout Unlimited Fundraising Campaign. The Friends of the WaterLife Discovery Center and the Panhandle Chapter of Trout Unlimited are teaming up on May 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WaterLife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle as part of the Idaho Gives and Live Give 7B fundraising campaign for our non-profits. Join to see what they are about and the projects they have planned with your financial help. Donate at IdahoGives-FriendsofWDC and IdahoGives-PanhandleChapterTU.

6 Blood Drive. Join at Parkside Church, 423 N. Lincoln Ave. from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. to donate. Make an appointment at vitalant.org.

7 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.

7 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.

7 Priest River Watershed Group Presentations. Join at the Priest River Library for an informative evening regarding local water and wildlife. Starting at 4:30 p.m., the Idaho Department of Water Resources will present virtually on the 2025 and 2026 operations of the Outlet Dam, followed by a presentation from the Kalispel Tribe on cutthroat trout in the Lower Priest River. Each session includes a live Q&A, and those interested in local governance are welcome to arrive at 4:00 p.m. for the public Steering Committee meeting.

7 USACE Public Meeting. Join at the Sandpoint Center, 414 Church St. Inside, and next to the Marigold Bistro from 5-7 p.m.

7 Idaho Panhandle Public Lands Initiative. Meeting at the Boundary County Annex, 6566 Main St. in Bonners Ferry at 6 p.m.

8 Women in the Woods Field Day. Women interested in forest stewardship, land management, and connecting with others in the field are invited to the Women in the Woods Field Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Street Woods, hosted by Kaniksu Land Trust. This hands-on outdoor event is designed for women landowners, professionals, and enthusiasts, offering a supportive space to learn and connect. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch; space is limited, so early registration is encouraged at bit.ly/clearwater_events. For more information, contact Audra Cochran at [email protected]
 or 208-476-4434.

8 Lakes Commission Spring Meeting. Join from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ponderay Event Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way. Public is welcome. Expect updates on the following: aquatic invasive species (including Snake River quagga mussels), federal reserved water rights claims in the Clark Fork/Pend Oreille and Priest basins, the Lake Pend Oreille economic impact study, hydrology research from the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, and regional water supply forecasts and dam operations.

8 Blood Drive. Join at Sandpoint Family Medicine, 302 S. First Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to donate. Make an appointment at vitalant.org.

9 Song Bird Carving & Bird Walk. Join from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. to be guided by the skilled artisan woodworker, Shaun Deller, and renowned birding expert, Rich Del Carlo. This workshop invites you to explore and celebrate the songbirds of our region with a bird walk and some basic woodcarving. See Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes for more info or to register.

9 Classic Sweeper Broom. Join at The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and learn to intricately wrap 2-3 layers of broom corn tightly around a wooden handle and weave the stems into an attractive pattern with instructor Brad Huhta. See Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes for more info or to register.

9 Non-Partisan Public Voter Education Event. Are you prepared to vote in May 19th Primary? Have questions? Get more information before voting by visiting the One Million Rising table outside Sandpoint Farmers' Market (Oak & 4th Streets) during the first three Saturdays in May from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter a free drawing for a chance to win a gift card from LaChic Boutique! Prize eligibility: Must be an Idaho resident at least 18 years of age. One entry per person. The winner will be contacted Wednesday, May 20th.

9 Bonners Ferry: Blood Drive. Join at Safeway, 6519 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to donate. Make an appointment at vitalant.org.

9 Planning Your Organic Garden. It is important to think through your garden project before you buy seeds or transplants. What should I plant? How much should I plant? and Where should I plant it? With a little careful planning and the right plant choices, your veggie garden can provide a bountiful harvest of all your favorites! This in-depth workshop will cover planting schedules, plant spacing, succession planting, crop rotation, creating a garden map, companion planting, and planting for beneficial insect habitat which are all a part of planning for a successful harvest. 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].

9 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.

9 Renew & Refresh. Join that Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce to spruce up the Chamber Grounds at 1202 N. Fifth Ave. from noon to 3 p.m. Please bring your own gloves, gardening tools, and knee pads. Snacks and water will be provided.

11 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).

11 Volunteer Training for Sandpoint Friendship Station. Join for a four-hour volunteer training from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sandpoint United Methodist Church, 711 Main St., where you can explore how to support the weekly respite program for caregivers. By offering the gifts of presence and fellowship to those living with dementia, you provide essential connection for our community; attendance is free, a complimentary lunch is included, and further details are available at sandpointfriendshipstation.com.

11 Registration Deadline: Introduction to Oil Painting with Laurie Carlson. You will learn how to use paint to create the effects that you want, how to create volume and perspective, and gain insight into the traditional art of oil painting. Classes will be held on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $48. Learn more or register here.

12 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.

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

12 Priest Lake: Blood Drive. Join from 1-4:45 p.m. at the St. Blanches Church, 27832 Hwy 57 to make a donation. Make an appointment at vitalant.org.

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

12 Teen: Hack the Painting. Add your personal flair to a pre-painted canvas and create a unique piece of art at the Sandpoint Library in the Teen Zone starting at 3 p.m.

12 Forge a Blade, Any Blade. Join Nick Belfry and stop searching for the perfect tool - start making it. Workshop runs from 6-8 p.m. at The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine Street. See Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes for more info or to register.

13 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.

13 Clark Fork: Painted Birdhouses. join from 2-4 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library where you can paint your own pre-made wooden birdhouses to take home.

13 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.

13 Registration Deadline: Garden Flower Art with Dave Gonzo. In this class students will learn shop safety, proper use/care of tools and processes/ techniques with demonstration. They will be using the Oxyacetylene torch and welding rod to create 3- dimensional art. The first half of the class will be practicing shaping metal with the torch as well as welding pieces together. In the second portion of the class students will create a sculpture that they will be able to take home. Class will be held on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $72. Learn more or register here.

14 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.

14 Chamber Luncheon. Register for the May Chamber Luncheon where you can enjoy a great meal and connect with fellow business leaders at the Marigold Bistro, 414 Church St. from 11:30-1 p.m. 11:30 a.m. will be networking with the luncheon held from noon to 1 p.m. starring guest speaker Joe Lewis of the Ice Age Floods Institute on "The Ice Age Floods Story". Register here.

14 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.

15 Application Deadline for Good Neighbors Fencing Project. Applications for the Good Neighbors Fencing Project open May 1, providing 3 fences at no cost to local community members to help keep pets safely at home. This collaboration between BTAA, Cedar Hills Church, and Humble & Black Real Estate will complete the builds during Cedar Hills' "Serve Sandpoint" event on June 14. Interested community members must apply by May 15 online at bettertogetheranimalalliance.org or in person at the Bonner Community Food Bank or BTAA's Animal Care Center.

15 Application Deadline: 2026 Swim Instructors and Assistants Needed. Apply by Friday, May 15, 2026. Paid Lead and Assistant Swim Instructors are needed for the Pend Oreille FREE swim lesson program, running Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the weeks of July 27 (Springy Point near Sagle) and August 3, 10, and 17 (Riley Creek near Laclede). Training provided; no lifeguard certification required. Teens ages 13–17 are encouraged to apply. Email [email protected].

15-16 Clark Fork: Plant Swap. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your plants, seedings, cuttings, etc. and take home something new.

16 Non-Partisan Public Voter Education Event. Are you prepared to vote in May 19th Primary? Have questions? Get more information before voting by visiting the One Million Rising table outside Sandpoint Farmers' Market (Oak & 4th Streets) during the first three Saturdays in May from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter a free drawing for a chance to win a gift card from LaChic Boutique! Prize eligibility: Must be an Idaho resident at least 18 years of age. One entry per person. The winner will be contacted Wednesday, May 20th.

16 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/.

16 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 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).

19 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.

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

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

20 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.

21 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.

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.

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 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).

26 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.

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

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

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.

27 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.

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.

28 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.

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 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).

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 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.

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

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

**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).

3 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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].

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.