Here's what's happening in June

12 Pend Oreille Chorale & Orchestra Spring Concert. Join at the First Lutheran Church on S. Olive & Ontario for a free 7 p.m. concert. See more here.

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/. At 10 a.m. catch Growing Together: Infant Care Q&A; 11:30 a.m. Curious Conversations with "Living Books"; 1 p.m. Artemis II: Community Conversation; and 2 p.m. Vermicomposting 101.

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 Idaho Water Resources Board Public Meeting. Join at the West Bonner County Library in Priest River at 10 a.m. The agenda items focus on the operations of the Priest Lake Dam. There will be a period for public comment.

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.

14 Pend Oreille Chorale & Orchestra Spring Concert. Join at the First Lutheran Church on S. Olive & Ontario for a free 3 p.m. concert. See more here.

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 required. 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.

17 Sunnyside barbecue. The community is invited to a free Sunnyside neighborhood barbecue Wednesday, June 17 from 5 - 7 p.m., at 5507 Sunnyside Road, hosted by Mike Spear and Billie Jean Gerke. This is the first of a series of informational meetings the couple plans at Hawkins Point on Lake Pend Oreille regarding an alleged illegal wedding venue built on an adjacent property. There will be a site tour and discussion of possible infractions. Food and drink will be served, and the public is welcome to attend. For questions call 208-920-1910.

17 BGH Community Health Conversations: Women's Health. Join Bonner General Health for an open community conversation about women's health in Bonner County at Marigold Bistro, 414 Church St. from 5:30-7 p.m. Find out what services are available today, challenges of sustaining labor & delivery in rural communities, and what they're working on for the future.

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 KNPS Annual Meeting. Join at Sandpoint Community Hall at 10 a.m. with socializing starting at 9:30 a.m. Will be electing new board members, hear what was accomplished in 2025-26, and detail plans for the coming year. Following the meeting join for a plant walk at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Dr. Carpooling is an option for those who don't want to drive there and back.

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 required. 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.

26 Spanish Language Social Gathering. Join from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at MickDuff's Brewing Co. for this Spanish language social gathering with complementary lite fare provided, but drinks not included.

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 required. Drop-ins are welcomed.

And in July...

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.

4 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 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. 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.

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 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.

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 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/.

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).

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 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.

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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.