Here is what's happening in December!

1 Art Class and Open Studio. Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts an Art Class and Open Studio every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Develop skills in painting and drawing; a variety of techniques will be taught, including basic drawing and beginning acrylic. Bring your own supplies or there will be supplies available for your use. Cost is $5 per class; all abilities welcome. 208-264-5481. *Repeats every Wednesday.

2 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

2 Alzheimer's Support Group. A free Alzheimer's Support Group is held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Tango Café Meeting Room in the Columbia Bank Building, 414 Church St. The group is for families, caregivers, and friends of those with Alzheimer's, dementia, and any related disorder. Contact Jan Griffitts for more information at 208-290-1973, [email protected]. *Held on the first and third Thursday of each month.

3 The Voice North Idaho. At 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on various topics.  Repeats every Friday. Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.

4 Friends of the Library Book Sale. Find great deals on gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and whatever else you might find at the Friends of the Library Book Sale, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Support your book habit while you support your library! First Saturday every month.  208-263-6930

4 Shop Small Saturday. The POAC Gallery, 110 Main St., Ste.#101, will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Shoppers will find an array of holiday gift ideas like jewelry, ceramics, paintings, stockings, wreaths, and so much more! Open every Saturday Through Dec. 18  See More.

5 BCRWI Meeting. The General Meeting of the Bonner County Republican Women, Inc. will be held at the Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way, at 10:15 a.m. RSVP at BCRWInc.com. *Repeats on the first Tuesday of every month.

6 CPR/AED with Optional First Aid. Ages 16 to adult or ages 12-15 with an adult guardian. American Health & Safety Institute’s CPR/AED with optional First Aid is a general community course for persons with little or no medical training, who need CPR/AED and or First Aid card for work, OSHA requirements, school, or personal knowledge. This course meets American Heart Association Guidelines. Classes are offered every other month on the first Monday. Register by December 2nd for December 6 class. Located at Sandpoint City Hall Council Chambers, class meets 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for CPR/AED and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for First Aid. Fee: $35 CPR/AED, with additional $25 First Aid option.  Sandpoint Parks and Rec.

*Here's what's happening this week through Sunday, December 12*

7 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

8 Art Class and Open Studio. Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts an Art Class and Open Studio every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Develop skills in painting and drawing; a variety of techniques will be taught, including basic drawing and beginning acrylic. Bring your own supplies or there will be supplies available for your use. Cost is $5 per class; all abilities welcome. 208-264-5481. *Repeats every Wednesday.

9 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

10 The Voice North Idaho. At 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on various topics.  Repeats every Friday. Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.

*Here's what's happening this week through Sunday, December 19*

11 Shop Small Saturday. The POAC Gallery, 110 Main St., Ste.#101, will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Shoppers will find an array of holiday gift ideas like jewelry, ceramics, paintings, stockings, wreaths, and so much more! Open every Saturday Through Dec. 18  See More.

14 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

15 Art Class and Open Studio. Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts an Art Class and Open Studio every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Develop skills in painting and drawing; a variety of techniques will be taught, including basic drawing and beginning acrylic. Bring your own supplies or there will be supplies available for your use. Cost is $5 per class; all abilities welcome. 208-264-5481. *Repeats every Wednesday.

16 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

16 Alzheimer's Support Group. A free Alzheimer's Support Group is held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Tango Café Meeting Room in the Columbia Bank Building, 414 Church St. The group is for families, caregivers, and friends of those with Alzheimer's, dementia, and any related disorder. Contact Jan Griffitts for more information at 208-290-1973, [email protected]. *Held on the first and third Thursday of each month.

16 BCHS Holiday Open House. Enjoy wine and cider while you browse our children's books written by local authors, as well as our great selection of local history books and gifts. Don't miss out, because this is also the opening night of our newest exhibit, The One Who Went to Market: The History of Mercantile in Bonner County. Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella St. from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learn more at BonnerCountyHistory.org

17 The Voice North Idaho. At 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on various topics.  Repeats every Friday. Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.

18 Shop Small Saturday. The POAC Gallery, 110 Main St., Ste.#101, will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This is the last day for shoppers to find an array of holiday gift ideas like jewelry, ceramics, paintings, stockings, wreaths, and so much more!   See More.

*Here's what's happening this week through Sunday, December 26*

21 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

22 Art Class and Open Studio. Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts an Art Class and Open Studio every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Develop skills in painting and drawing; a variety of techniques will be taught, including basic drawing and beginning acrylic. Bring your own supplies or there will be supplies available for your use. Cost is $5 per class; all abilities welcome. 208-264-5481. *Repeats every Wednesday.

23 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

24 The Voice North Idaho. At 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on various topics.  Repeats every Friday. Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.

*Here's what's happening this week through Sunday, January 2*

Dec. 28 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

Dec. 29 Art Class and Open Studio. Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts an Art Class and Open Studio every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Develop skills in painting and drawing; a variety of techniques will be taught, including basic drawing and beginning acrylic. Bring your own supplies or there will be supplies available for your use. Cost is $5 per class; all abilities welcome. 208-264-5481. *Repeats every Wednesday.

Dec. 30 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

Dec. 31 The Voice North Idaho. At 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on various topics.  Repeats every Friday. Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.

Jan. 1 Friends of the Library Book Sale. Find great deals on gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and whatever else you might find at the Friends of the Library Book Sale, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Support your book habit while you support your library! First Saturday every month.  208-263-6930

 

Ongoing :: NAMI Far North Support Groups Online. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Far North hosts a Family Support Group and a Connections Peer-Led Support Group online. For more information, email [email protected].