Here's what's happening in September

16 Monday Yoga with Drew. Join at lunchtime from noon to 1 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Community Rooms. A class series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat.

16 Book Adventures. From 3-4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can join in to talk about the book, test your trivia knowledge, and do book-related activities on the first and third Mondays of the month. Books are available two weeks before the next book club meeting. Geared to grades 4-6. Register in person at the Kids Area window or online here.

16 Monday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

17 Breath Work & Meditation. Join from 7-8 a.m. for a free breath work meditation class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at WE Yoga, 104 Pine St. on the second floor, in September. This holotropic breathing method enables people to down regulate their nervous system and have a deep meaningful experience even if they have no previous meditation experience. See more on the Facebook event here.

17 HSP: Museum Shadow Puppet Workshop. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the world of shadow puppetry with the Bonner County Historical Society at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 10 a.m. to noon in Karen's Kids Room. Geared to homeschooled kids 2nd grade and up. Register here.

17 Book Club. From 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., you will discuss the monthly title, do some themed activities, and enjoy some yummy treats. Come meet other teens that love to read. Register with Bethany in the teen lounge.

17 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.

17 Celebrate Recovery. Held weekly on most Tuesdays is this Christ-centered recovery program designed to deal with all of life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups. A safe place to find healing, freedom, and community. Parkside Church, 423 Lincoln Ave. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 6:15 p.m. meeting.

18 Wednesday Garden Storytime. Meet at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, movements, and crafts outdoors. Will move inside for bad weather.

18 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

18 Panhandle Forest Collaborative Meeting. Held from 12:30-3:00 p.m. at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 US-2, and on Zoom.

18 HSP: Book Adventures. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Karen's Kids Room at 1 p.m. and enjoy a creative spin on book club with activities centered around a weekly theme and book. Geared to kids in grades 3-6 and will be held the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Register in person at the Kids Area window or online here.

18 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

18 Wednesday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

18 Glaciers and the Missoula Floods in NE Washington & North Idaho. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St (Room A), enjoy this presentation with Gene Kiver. Kiver was the Co-Author of On the Trail of The Ice Age Floods: The Northern Reaches, and is a retired EWU professor. There will be discussion on the interaction of the glaciers and the direction of flow of the floodwaters in NE Washington and North Idaho.  We are aware of the importance of the Voo Doo Channel and the flow of the floodwaters back North to the Pend Oreille River.  This lecture will discuss this reversal of flood waters north and west outside of the Spokane Valley/Rathdrum Prairie flood path.

19 Breath Work & Meditation. Join from 7-8 a.m. for a free breath work meditation class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at WE Yoga, 104 Pine St. on the second floor, in September. This holotropic breathing method enables people to down regulate their nervous system and have a deep meaningful experience even if they have no previous meditation experience. See more on the Facebook event here.

19 READY! For Kindergarten. A free childhood literacy workshop for parents and grandparents of children ages 0-5. Teach your young child important literacy and learning skills and take-home free fun and educational toys, games and activities.  The Fall focus is Language and Literacy development.  Free childcare is offered while parents attend the workshop. The event will be held at Farmin/Stidwell Elementary, 1626 Spruce St. starting at 9 a.m. For more information and to register go to ReadySandpoint.org

19 Medicare Review Workshop. Join at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn more about the basics of Medicare and why doing an annual review is necessary at annual enrollment.

19 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

19 Growing Great Garlic. From 4-6 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St., you can learn how and when to plant garlic to maximize your harvest. Get your hands dirty as you plant and take some home.

20 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

21 David Thompson in the Pacific Northwest. Join local artist and historian Shaun Deller for a slide show presentation following the trail of the explorer, cartographer and fur trader, David Thompson. Shaun will discuss Thompson's travels into Idaho, Montana and Washington, and his interactions with the indigenous cultures he met and was guided by along the way. Learn about the traditional plant and animal foods that were harvested by native peoples and relied upon by Thompson and his men. Presentation will take place in the large meeting room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. starting at 10 a.m. If you wish to view the program on Zoom, please register in advance here.

21 Living with Ease: Tapping Workshop. Make your way to The Yellow Room, 102 Euclid Ave. (2nd Floor) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. where, in an interactive workshop, you will learn, practice, and explore how this tool can be utilized in a variety of situations from physical and emotional pain, to stress, anxiety, and PTSD. Beryl Ryan is a Registered Nurse with over 40 years of experience. $30.

21 GriefShare Support Group. GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered support group for people who have lost a someone through death. Each session features a video presentation on topics like comfort, answers, and hope. Participants may start any time during the cycle. $25 for workbook. Group is held at North Summit Church, 201 N. Division from 10 a.m. to noon. Class runs through November 16.  For more information, call 760-315-0566 or visit griefshare.org.

21 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by the VR/Exploration lab for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

21 Ladies Homestead Gathering Bonner County. Meet at Trinity Baptist Church, 180 Osprey Lane in Priest River from 1-3 p.m. for a presentation on rabbits meat, manure, and fiber as well as a butchering demo.

21 Saturday Yoga with Drew. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms. A Saturday yoga series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.

23 Monday Yoga with Drew. Join at lunchtime from noon to 1 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Community Rooms. A class series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat.

23 Monday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

24 Breath Work & Meditation. Join from 7-8 a.m. for a free breath work meditation class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at WE Yoga, 104 Pine St. on the second floor, in September. This holotropic breathing method enables people to down regulate their nervous system and have a deep meaningful experience even if they have no previous meditation experience. See more on the Facebook event here.

24 HSP: Kids Water Science. Join Jim Elkins, UI Extension Water Educator as he teaches "Project Wet" curriculum. Bring in your water samples for students to examine. Best for ages 9-13. Will be held at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Teen Lounge at 10:30 a.m. Register here.

24 Book Club. From 3-4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Join in the community rooms to discuss 'The Cloudspotter's Guide" by Gavin Pretor-Pinney with library staff and community. For adults and teens.

24 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.

24 BCHS Annual Meeting. History enthusiasts and ice cream lovers unite. Participate in the Bonner County Historical Society's annual meeting and enjoy an ice cream social too. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with games and prizes. 611 S. Ella Ave.

24 Celebrate Recovery. Held weekly on most Tuesdays is this Christ-centered recovery program designed to deal with all of life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups. A safe place to find healing, freedom, and community. Parkside Church, 423 Lincoln Ave. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 6:15 p.m. meeting.

25 Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. Receive your flu vaccine at a convenient pop-up flu clinic at Coffelt Funeral Services, 109 N. Division. See more here.

25 Wednesday Garden Storytime. Meet at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, movements, and crafts outdoors. Will move inside for bad weather.

25 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

25 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

25 Wednesday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

26 Breath Work & Meditation. Join from 7-8 a.m. for a free breath work meditation class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at WE Yoga, 104 Pine St. on the second floor, in September. This holotropic breathing method enables people to down regulate their nervous system and have a deep meaningful experience even if they have no previous meditation experience. See more on the Facebook event here.

26 Tiny Terrains. Create miniature terrains with a variety of craft supplies at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Will take place in the Teen Lounge starting at 3 p.m.

26 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

26 Emotional Healing By Way of Forgiving. A workshop that focuses on exploring anger, resentment, and forgiveness. A safe space to delve into the concept of forgiveness, and understanding what it means. 5:30-8 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Register here.

27 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

28 East Fork Boulder Creek Volunteer Project. The Idaho Trails Association seeks volunteers for trail projects in North Idaho. Outdoor enthusiasts and community members with no prior trail maintenance experience are welcome as training and tools will be provided. Join ITA on National Public Lands Day to work up the East Fork Boulder Creek Trail. To sign up, or for more opportunities, click here.

28 National Public Lands Day Volunteer Trail Cleanup. Join for National Public Lands Day 2024. This is a big day for Wilderness advocates like FSPW. This location was chosen due to it’s easy accessibility, moderate elevation gain, and the work that needs to be accomplished. Join for the trail work and get rewarded with a BBQ afterwards. It’s a win/win situation. Get more information, or sign up here.

28 GriefShare Support Group. GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered support group for people who have lost a someone through death. Each session features a video presentation on topics like comfort, answers, and hope. Participants may start any time during the cycle. $25 for workbook. Group is held at North Summit Church, 201 N. Division from 10 a.m. to noon. Class runs through November 16.  For more information, call 760-315-0566 or visit griefshare.org.

28 Mushroom Foraging at Trestle Creek. It's a foraging field trip. Take part in a safety talk, and a casual walk in the woods highlighting areas where edible mushrooms are found and a basis to start your own foraging. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here, or register for transportation.

28 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by the VR/Exploration lab for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

28 Pressure Canning: Hands-on. Hands on pressure canning workshop sponsored by the Ladies Homestead Gathering of Bonner County. Event will take place at SOAC, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. from 1-4 p.m. There is limited room. $25 for VIP members, $30 for non-VIP.

28 Saturday Yoga with Drew. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms. A Saturday yoga series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.

30 Monday Yoga with Drew. Join at lunchtime from noon to 1 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Community Rooms. A class series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat.

30 Monday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

And coming up in October...

2 Drive-Thru Flu Clinic. Receive your flu vaccine at a convenient pop-up flu clinic at Coffelt Funeral Services, 109 N. Division. See more here.

5 Sip & Screen. Join from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for mammograms, snacks, libations, and fun. Call 208-265-3349 to schedule your appointment. Want to bring friends? No problem! Group time blocks are available. All who participate will be entered to win a spa package. Event will be held at Bonner General Health Imaging Center, 423 N. Third Ave.

19 GrandChats. Do you wish you lived closer to your grandchild? Wondering how to strengthen your relationship with your grandkids? This 1 hour workshop will help you to learn how to deepen connections and strengthen your relationship with you grandchildren through video chats. Class will be held from 3:45-4:45 p.m. at the Sandpoint Center, 414 Church St. and is $10. To register, call North Idaho Family Acupuncture at 208-946-5227.