Here's what's happening in July

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.

And in August...

**The Summer Nutrition Program for Kids offers free meals for children ages 1-18 Monday through Friday at several Sandpoint locations. At Farmin Elementary, the program runs June 15-August 28 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Grab & Go meals that include lunch and breakfast for the next day, plus a weekend food bag provided on Fridays; meals can be picked up at the cafeteria entrance. At Sandpoint City Beach, Grab & Go lunches are available in the grassy area by the playground from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 29-August 28. At Sandpoint High School, lunch-only meals that must be eaten on site are served at the front left entrance from noon to 12:30 p.m. June 15-July 17. All sites will be closed July 3.

**WaterLife Discovery Center: Open to the public. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday this summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists invites you to the WaterLife Discovery Center, located at 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle. This free experience features Naturalists on Duty ready to welcome the public to the cabin and grounds, though the grounds themselves remain open 24/7. Visitors of all ages can enjoy wonderful displays inside the cabin and on the deck, take a scenic nature walk across the road, or have a picnic on the grounds overlooking the lake. Families can bring the kids for fun scavenger hunts with prizes, view the very large rainbow trout in the pond, and explore a vibrant pollinator garden filled with milkweed to attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

1 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.

1 Hands on History & Free first Saturday. Join from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave. for Free First Saturday and Hands on history. Kids will be outside enjoying messy activities and summer fun. Enjoy free admission. Learn more at bonnercountyhistory.org/hands-on-history.

1 Walking the Forager's Apothecary with Suzanne Tabert. Join from 2-5 p.m. at Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. and join in an immersive 3-hour walk through diverse ecosystems to discover the food and medicine abundant in the wild. $25. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

3 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.

3 Ponderay City Council Meeting. Join on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 288 Fourth St. in Ponderay.cityofponderay.org.

4 Bonner County Commissioners Meeting. Join every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Hwy 2, Ste. 338. bonnercountyid.gov.

4 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Meeting. Join from 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St. Every week a small group of 15-20 people gather to work on public speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. Email for more information at [email protected].

4 Kootenai City Council Meeting. Join on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 204 Spokane St. in Kootenai. cityofkootenai.org.

4 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.

5 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join representatives from the East Bonner County Library at the WaterLife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for hands on science and bird watching with the Master Naturalists. The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists will have naturalists on duty from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to welcome the public to the inside of the cabin, deck and grounds. There are many exciting things for people of all ages to enjoy while at the WDC.

5 Sandpoint City Council Meeting. Join on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1123 Lake St. sandpointidaho.gov/city-council.

5 Egyptian Link Bracelet with Weezil. Join at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. from 6-8 p.m. and learn from the talented wire bender, Weezil. Using recycled materials, students will bend and twist copper to make a beautiful bracelet. All tools and materials are provided. $35. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

6 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join from 10 a.m. to noon at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free cofee and a demonstration by Bill Moore on outlaw drummers rhythm healing.

6 Registration Deadline: Fundamentals of Hand Built Ceramics with Collista Krebs. This class in an in-depth introduction to hand building with clay. During this 4-week class, students will complete a variety of projects while they learn the pinch pot, coil, and slab methods of building with clay. Class will be held on August 11, 18, 25 and September 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. $144. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

8 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 Newport: Sharing the Dharma Day. Join the Buddhist nuns and monks at Sravasti Abbey 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 Ven. Thubten Chodron. No experience required. All are welcome. See more info here.

10 Registration Deadline: Glass Wind Chimes with Julie Ellis. In this class students will be working with recycled products that include hand cut, kiln fused glass, gemstones, crystal beads, and wood. Learn how to connect various materials in artistic and exciting ways. Class will be held on August 15 from noon to 3 p.m. $36. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

11 Bonner County Commissioners Meeting. Join every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Hwy 2, Ste. 338. bonnercountyid.gov.

11 Lake Pend Oreille School District Board Meeting. Join on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the LPOS District Office, 365 N. Triangle Dr. in Ponderay. lposd.org.

11 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Meeting. Join from 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St. Every week a small group of 15-20 people gather to work on public speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. Email for more information at [email protected].

11 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.

12 Compost Tea Workshop. Meet at 9 a.m. at Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior. Learn how to make a compost tea home brewer for your garden at this free workshop. Compost tea is a low-cost, highly-effective way to improve plant vigor and garden health. A batch will be brewed that participants can take home. BYO 5-gallon bucket. Learn more at kaniksu.org/happenings.

13 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join from 10 a.m. to noon at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free coffee and a demonstration by Kim Markstone on seed bead daisy chains.

13 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.

13 Dover City Council Meeting. Join on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at 699 Lakeshore Ave. in Dover. cityofdover.id.gov/events/.

15 Share Your Creations: Round Table. Spend time as a group sharing various creations you have made for the Fair (or otherwise). This round table discussion will be a fun way to get inspired to start crafting as we approach the holidays. This will be a show-and-tell, so bring the object or a photo if you are able. This Ladies Homestead Gathering event will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the LDS Church, 602 Schweitzer Cutoff Rd.

15 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.

16 Spoon Carving with Shaun Deller. Join from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. and learn the basics of carving functional and beautiful wooden spoons. No prior experience required. $35. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

16 Registration Deadline: Kimekomi with Jenni Barry. Kimekomi is a Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base. Students will learn this art of creating a 'stained-glass' style design on August 21 from 1-5 p.m. $48. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

17 Ponderay City Council Meeting. Join on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 288 Fourth St. in Ponderay.cityofponderay.org.

17 Registration Deadline: Creating Copper Leaves with Dave Gonzo. In this class students will be working and playing with copper sheets and learning the properties of the alloy. Learn to layout, cut, anneal, fold, and manipulate it into beautiful organic leaves. Class will be held on August 22 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $66. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

18 Bonner County Commissioners Meeting. Join every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Hwy 2, Ste. 338. bonnercountyid.gov.

18 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Meeting. Join from 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St. Every week a small group of 15-20 people gather to work on public speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. Email for more information at [email protected].

18 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.

19 Tea Blending Class. Take part from 9-10:30 a.m. and discover tea gardening, including methods for harvesting and drying herbs, crafting tea blends, and sampling a Tulsi summer blend. This event takes place in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. Registration is required and can be done at ebonnerlibrary.org/events/.

19 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join representatives from the East Bonner County Library at the WaterLife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for hands on science and bird watching with the Master Naturalists. The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists will have naturalists on duty from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to welcome the public to the inside of the cabin, deck and grounds. There are many exciting things for people of all ages to enjoy while at the WDC.

19 Sandpoint City Council Meeting. Join on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1123 Lake St. sandpointidaho.gov/city-council.

20 Newport: Coffee in the Garden Demonstrations. Join from 10 a.m. to noon at the CREATE Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport for free coffee and a demonstration with Gail Rieg about bees and herbs.

19 Free Food Distribution. Join Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church for the Free Food! This 2nd Harvest Mobile Market Food Distribution will be held starting at 11:00 a.m. located at 1900 Pine Street. This free drive-thru event runs while supplies last and aims to serve individuals and families facing hunger in our community. Admission is completely free, and no prior appointment or documentation is required to receive food.

19 Native Plant Bingo. Learn about Idaho's native plants and test your knowledge while competing to win plant prizes. 5:30 p.m. at Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Pine.

20 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.

22 Cobweb Broom with Brad Huhta. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. you can make a handmade natural broom, great for cleaning cobwebs from tall ceilings. Class will meet at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. $40. Moderate hand and arm strength is required. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

25 Bonner County Commissioners Meeting. Join every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Hwy 2, Ste. 338. bonnercountyid.gov.

25 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Meeting. Join from 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St. Every week a small group of 15-20 people gather to work on public speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. Email for more information at [email protected].

25 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.

26 Panhandle Pawpaw Project. Join at 5 p.m. at Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Pine. Local seed and plant breeder Joseph Zarr leads a discussion that may launch one of the Panhandle's most unique community growing projects - re-establishing the once abundant pawpaw tree. Whether you are a foodie, gardener, history buff, or lifelong learner, this promises to be a fun and fascinating evening. kaniksu.org/happenings.

27 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.

28 Sandpoint Historic Walking Tour. Brought to you by Sandpoint Parks and Rec, the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission, and local volunteers, the Sandpoint Historic Walking Tours are completely FREE and require no advance registration. Just show up at 10:00 a.m. sharp in front of MickDuff's, 419 N Second Ave., on the following dates: June 28, July 24 & 26, August 28 & 30, and September 28 & 30.

28 Registration Deadline: Watercolor Fundamentals with Karen Trueblood. If you don't know where to begin, but you've always wanted to learn about watercolors, this 3-week course is the ideal place to start. Join class on September 2, 9, and 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

28 Registration Deadline: Drawing with Karen Trueblood. In this course you will get clear, detailed instruction on how to begin and how to move forward with any subject you would like to draw. Classes will be held on September 2, 9, and 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

29 Classic Sweeper Broom with Brad Huhta. Join from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. and spend a day making a broom that you can use daily. This one-of-a-kind broom will be ready for years of service. Moderate hand and arm strength required. $60. Get more information or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

29 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/.

30 Sandpoint Historic Walking Tour. Brought to you by Sandpoint Parks and Rec, the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission, and local volunteers, the Sandpoint Historic Walking Tours are completely FREE and require no advance registration. Just show up at 10:00 a.m. sharp in front of MickDuff's, 419 N Second Ave., on the following dates: June 28, July 24 & 26, August 28 & 30, and September 28 & 30.