Here is what's happening in April 2021!

13, 15 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.

13 Geezer Forum. Held on Zoom from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join by emailing Paul at [email protected].

15 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 The Voice North Idaho. Airing at 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on the topic of "The New America." Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.

17 Beginning Buckskin Leather Crafting. Kaniksu Folk School is Kaniksu Land Trust's new adult nature education initiative. Start your leather craft skill set with an introduction to working with buckskin leather from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. You will get an overview of the basics, as well as the opportunity to apply them hands-on with step-by-step instruction in taking handmade wild-crafted deer leather and making it into a belt pouch that incorporates all of the basic principles of leather crafting, several leather stitches, and buckskin sewing techniques. Visit the website or call 208-263-9471.

17 Backyard Forests Workshop. Homeowners with five acres or less of forestland do not usually want to manage them intensively for timber harvest. Most owners of these "backyard forests" are primarily interested in keeping their trees healthy and attractive. Unfortunately, many homeowners do not consider doing anything actively until backyard forest trees are visibly suffering from some kind of insect or disease problem. By the time they bring a sample into the Extension Office or some other expert, it is often too late. Remedies for bark beetles, root disease and similar forest health problems are usually preventative. A three-hour workshop titled Backyard Forests helps forest owners apply basic concepts of forest ecology to keep their trees healthy, learn about tree species native to North Idaho, and more. This free workshop is held online, but participants must pre-register. Co-sponsored by University of Idaho Extension and Idaho Department of Lands. For technical assistance registering or accessing resources, contact Audra Cochran ([email protected]); for program questions, contact Chris Schnepf ([email protected]).

23 Sandpoint Creatives: Jen Pratt. Sandpoint Creatives is a free event that happens monthly at The Longshot, 102 S. Boyer. Each month, a different creative entrepreneur shares their story on how they got started and transitioned their passion into a career. Starting this monthly event off with a bang is Jen Pratt from Fresh Sunshine Flowers. Pratt is the epitome of turning her passion and creativity into a career. A group Q&A with Pratt will follow, along with general time to discuss personal creative projects and mingle with fellow community members. Come learn, share, and feel inspired! Complimentary coffee and donuts provided. LongshotSandpoint.com.

24 Gardeners Gathering. Come and share your gardening successes, challenges, and dreams during the Gardeners Gathering, 10 a.m. at the Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. in Hope. Beginners and experts are welcome to talk gardening for an hour, plus have fun meeting gardening friends! Held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month; donations encouraged to support MCC. For more information, email [email protected].

24 KNPS Presentation: The City Nature Challenge. At 10 a.m., the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society and City of Sandpoint Parks and Recreation present 'The City Nature Challenge' via Zoom with presenters Preston Andrews and George Gehrig. City Nature Challenge, a nature BioBlitz, is coming to Bonner County this spring. Learn about City Nature Challenge 2021: Bonner County, which takes place April 30 to May 9 -- what it is, why it's important, and how you can participate. All that's required to take part in the event is a phone camera, the iNaturalist app, and a keen interest in nature. When viewed live, there will be opportunities for audience Q&A. Register for the program.

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].

Here is what's coming up in May!

4 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 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.

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].