Here is what's happening in January!

Here is what's happening in January!

*Here are events coming up this week, through Sunday, January 16*

11 Community Garden Plots. Last year’s plot tenants in good standing receive first right of refusal on their plot for the upcoming 2022 season. Online reservation opens for remaining Community Garden Plots on January 11, 2022. The community garden located at Hwy 2 and Lake Street offers both 4’x8’ plots for $26 and 7’x7’ plots for $31.50. Supply is extremely limited. Make your reservation here.

11 Foundational Skills in Drawing. Hope Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope, hosts three sessions of foundational skills in drawing from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No prior drawing knowledge is necessary. Supplies available or bring your own sketchbook and drawing tools. Fun for all.  $25 for 3 classes (or $10 fee per class) You must pre-register online and specify the dates you will attend. Register here.

11 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.

11 Book Discussion - Caste: The Origins of our Discontents. The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force and the Library host a weekly book discussion on the book, Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wilkerson is the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of The Warmth of Other Suns who examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. Our discussion will feature the Reverend Dr. Ann Masai, a BCRTF member and former Board member, who is an Interfaith Minister ordained in The Cathedral of St. John the Devine in New York City and has launched many social enterprises. Attend in person, or via Zoom. Register here.

13 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 Digging Deeper: Growing your Idaho Market Garden.  The University of Idaho Extension is hosting this online 5-Class session live on Zoom. Are you ready to "dig deeper?" This course is for growers who want to take their market garden crop production and planning to the next level. To learn more and register Click here.

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

14 Artist Reception.  Previously postponed due to weather. The Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., will be hosting an artist reception for Betty Billups from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Betty is well-known for her Plein Art paintings and will offer a few special items only for the Reception. Refreshments will be provided. POWine.com

15 'A Simple Invention that Transformed Botany and Changed the World'.  Presented by Preston Andrews from the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, will take place at 9:45 am. The program will be presented both in-person at the East Bonner County Library’s main branch, 1407 Cedar Street, and on Zoom.  The program is co-sponsored by Sandpoint Parks & Recreation and the East Bonner County Library district. To register for the online version of this program on Zoom, click here.

15 Kaniksu Folk School Winterfest. Kaniksu Folk School's winter season gathering will be at Pine Street Woods from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Warm up with live music, a class on fire making and using flint and steel, a winter plant walk, and a chili contest with community chili feed to follow! Bring the whole family, or come solo to learn new skills, eat chili, meet interesting people, and dance in the snow to a local bluegrass folk band. It's all free and family friendly. Kaniksu.org

16 Panida Event Volunteer Training.  The Panida, 300 N. 1st Ave., is hosting an open house training this Sunday at 4:15 p.m. Join this training so that you can volunteer at the Panida. You will enjoy free events when you are scheduled to work. Panida events are fully staffed with the help of volunteers, and are unable to operate without your help. Open shifts are available for Banff, This Winter Night, and more. See full event lineup here.

*Here's what's happening this week through Sunday, January 23*

17 Identifying Idaho’s Trees. This program will be at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N Boyer Rd., from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The program can accommodate a limited number of people. Those wishing to participate should pre-register at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Bonner County by Friday, February 11, 2022. A $10.00 registration fee for the program covers handouts, materials, and refreshments. For registration questions, contact the University of Idaho Extension Office in Bonner County at (208) 263-8511.

18 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters. Celebrate your voice. This event will be held via Zoom. Feel free to join Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to practice your communication, leadership, and online meeting skills. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization made up of over 300,000 members across 149 countries, whose goal is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

18 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.

18 Foundational Skills in Drawing. Hope Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope, hosts three sessions of foundational skills in drawing from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No prior drawing knowledge is necessary. Supplies available or bring your own sketchbook and drawing tools. Fun for all.  $25 for 3 classes (or $10 fee per class) You must pre-register online and specify the dates you will attend. Register here.

18 Book Discussion - Caste: The Origins of our Discontents. The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force and the Library host a weekly book discussion on the book, Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wilkerson is the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of The Warmth of Other Suns who examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. Our discussion will feature the Reverend Dr. Ann Masai, a BCRTF member and former Board member, who is an Interfaith Minister ordained in The Cathedral of St. John the Devine in New York City and has launched many social enterprises. Attend in person, or via Zoom. Register here.

18 Pizza-4-Players: A Fun-draiser for Sandpoint Lacrosse.  Powder Hound Pizza, 201 E. Superior St., hosts Pizza-4-Players from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sandpoint Lacrosse is asking for the support of our community to ensure that every kid who wants to get out on the field can. Join in on a silent auction, raffle, good company, and of course, plenty of pizza thanks to our generous sponsor. Silent auction items include Schweitzer Mountain Resort snow ghost chair, Pend Oreille Shores Resort 3-day and 7-day stays, and so much more! For more info, click here.

19 NAMI Monthly meeting. Back to meeting in person, you can join the NAMI monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 1325 Pine St.  Brenda Hammond, the president of the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force, will be there to discuss how the task force is applied to mental health. This will be followed by support groups. Everyone is welcome to join this meeting. Namifarnorth.org 208-290-1768

20 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.

21 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 30*

25 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.

21 Pend Oreille Arts Council Exhibit Reception. Artist's Choice will feature a wide variety of mediums and subject matter by local artists. Enjoy wine, art, and conversation at the Columbia Bank Community Plaza, 231 N. 3rd Ave., from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

25 Foundational Skills in Drawing. Hope Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope, hosts three sessions of foundational skills in drawing from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No prior drawing knowledge is necessary. Supplies available or bring your own sketchbook and drawing tools. Fun for all.  $25 for 3 classes (or $10 fee per class) You must pre-register online and specify the dates you will attend. Register here.

25 Book Discussion - Caste: The Origins of our Discontents. The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force and the Library host a weekly book discussion on the book, Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wilkerson is the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of The Warmth of Other Suns who examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. Our discussion will feature the Reverend Dr. Ann Masai, a BCRTF member and former Board member, who is an Interfaith Minister ordained in The Cathedral of St. John the Devine in New York City and has launched many social enterprises. Attend in person, or via Zoom. Register here.
 
27 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.

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

Here is what's coming up in February!

9-14 Valentines for Seniors. After a wildly successful debut last year, the Valentine's Cards for Seniors event is back on this year. Anyone and everyone can drop off a card to give to senior citizens through the Sandpoint Senior Center. More than a dozen local businesses will have baskets to collect cards. Organizer Donna Price has set a goal to collect at least 900 cards to share with the county's senior citizens who might otherwise be left out of the holiday. Cards need to be dropped off by February 9 for distribution to local seniors on Valentine's Day; get details and see dropoff points on the Facebook page, or email Donna with questions.

10 Cancer Support Group Meetings. Meet at 1205 Hwy 2, Ste. 101B from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. "Conversations About Cancer" is a group for anyone affected by cancer, or with questions about cancer. Click to learn more. *Repeats the second Thursday of each month.