Sandpoint Idaho civic schedules, calendars

Here's what's happening in June

**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.

*Idaho Trails Association Volunteer Trail Projects. Looking for a way to give back to Idaho's great outdoors this summer? The Idaho Trails Association is seeking volunteers of all skill levels to help maintain and restore hiking trails across north Idaho. No experience is necessary, and all tools, training, and support are provided. Upcoming projects include work on Timber Mountain Trail near Bonners Ferry on July 1, the Jackson Creek Trail in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness July 10-12, Cataract Creek in the Coeur d’Alene Ranger District Aug. 15-16, a free youth trail project for ages 14-18 at Halsey Creek Aug. 19-23, and the Trestle Ridge Trail near Clark Fork Aug. 22-23. Volunteers will have the opportunity to improve Idaho's trail system, enjoy time outdoors, and help preserve public lands for future generations. For project details and registration, visit idahotrailsassociation.org/projects.

25 Thursday Story Explorers. Join at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden for a fun and engaging book club for 4th-6th graders. 1407 Cedar St. Through July 30.

25 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.

26 Basic Whisk Broom & Pot Scrubber with Brad Huhta. Join at The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. where you can make a useful and beautiful hand broom that's great for a gift! Using hand and foot tools, you will tightly wrap the broom handle, then sew the bristles into a flat shape. The extra length of the broom corn can be made into a pot scrubber. Moderate hand & arm strength is required. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

26 Spanish Language Social Gathering. Join from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at MickDuff's Brewing Co. for this Spanish language social gathering with complementary lite fare provided, but drinks not included. Hosted by the Sandpoint Library.

27 Sandpoint French Social Meetup. Join at 9:30 a.m. at Paneah's Bistro, 334 N. First Ave. #200 to practice your French language or learn some French. This is a social meetup held twice a month. Once in the morning, and once in the evening. See more on the Facebook page here.

27 Natural Pest Management for the Organic Garden. Natural Pest Management: Join to find out what's "bugging" your garden and what you can do about pests using informed decisions and sustainable approaches for pest control. This workshop will be held at the Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm, 2003 Rapid Lightning Rd. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40. Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].

27 Sourdough: More Than Just Bread. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 1-3 p.m. to learn about sourdough, enjoy samples, and get take-away home starter. You must register here.

29 Monday Strollerbrary. Join for this library ran weekly 45-minute stroller walk with your baby to chat about various topics and connection with other new parents. 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. (meet in front of the James E. Russell Sports Center).

30 Tuesday Trails & Tales. Join at 9:30 a.m. at the Pine St., 11915 W. Pine St. Woods (meet at the welcome shelter by the main parking) for a child-paced hike with stops for stories along the way with Kaniksu Land Trust and the Sandpoint Library thru July 28.

30 Clark Fork: Tuesday Storytime. Join at 11 a.m. for fun stories, rhymes and activities for families at the Clark Fork Library.

30 Clark Fork: Tuesday Nature Crafts. Join at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for weekly projects and crafts inspired by nature.

30 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.

And in July...

2 Panida Community Board Meeting. Join in the Panida Little Theater, 302 N. First Ave. from 5-6 p.m.

3-9 Jowo Atisha's Lamp for the Path. Geshe Gendun Samdup, an exceptional Dharma teacher and the personal attendant to Serkong Rinpoche, will visit Sravasti Abbey to continue teaching Jowo Atisha’s "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment", a short and treasured text by the great Indian Master Jowo Atisha, who revived Buddhism in Tibet in the 11th century. In 68 pithy verses, it outlines the practices that culminate in full awakening and is the basis for the entire genre of lamrim (stages of the path) teachings. Je Tsongkhapa praises this text and its author as the source of his "Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path" (Lamrim Chenmo), which is practiced in the lineage of the Dalai Lama and at Sravasti Abbey. Join at Sravasti Abbey, 692 country Lane in Newport. Get more information or register here.

4 Free First Saturday & Hands on History at the Museum. Visit the museum, 611 S. Ella Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free the first Saturday or each month.

6 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.

6 Monday Strollerbrary. Join for this library ran weekly 45-minute stroller walk with your baby to chat about various topics and connection with other new parents. 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. (meet in front of the James E. Russell Sports Center).

6 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.

7 Twist Wire Bracelets with Weezil. Join at the Sled Barn 11735 W. Pine St. from 6-8 p.m. and learn to use a simple twist method of combining wire to make your own copper bracelet. Students will be supplied with materials to complete two bracelets. $30. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

7 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.

8 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for storytime and garden activities geared for 6-9 year olds. Runs through July 29.

8 Citizen Science. Join at the Waterlife Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays for hands-on science and bird watching with Master Naturalists.

9 Thursday Story Explorers. Join at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden for a fun and engaging book club for 4th-6th graders. 1407 Cedar St. Through July 30.

9 July Chamber Luncheon. Register now before they sell out. Enjoy a great meet and connect with fellow business leaders at Marigold Bistro, 414 Church St. 11:30 a.m. networking followed by a noon to 1 p.m. luncheon. Hear what keynote speaker Kate Mansur of the Sandpoint Teen Center has to say while celebrating the graduation of the 2024-26 leadership class.

9 Rooted in Place: A Hands-on Herbal Experience. Create a pine whisk broom and herbal bundles with Suzanne Tabert, then create and enjoy a fresh salad. Join at the Cedar Mountain Herb School from 5:30-8:30 p.m. You must register for this event here. Location is local. Full address information will be sent after registration.

9 Clark Fork: Monthly Movies. Join for a movie and snacks at the Clark Fork Library starting at 3 p.m. Check the website for movie titles.

11 Nature Journaling with Watercolors with Amy Stephensen. Join at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. and connect more deeply with the living world with nature journaling. Using watercolors and drawing tools, students will practice observing details of the plants and flowers they encounter in their surroundings and document them. $30. 9-11 a.m. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

11 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/.

11 Harvesting The Bounty. After putting a lot of time and effort into successfully growing your crops, you want to make sure you are harvesting at the correct time for peak flavor and good storage. We will cover how to harvest all of the veggies in your garden and techniques for getting optimal yields for vegetables, herbs, cut flowers along with best practices for post-harvest handling to assure food safety guidelines are met. Class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm, 2003 Rapid Lightning Rd. $40. Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].

11 Clark Fork: Bee Canvas Painting. From 2-5 p.m. meet up at the Clark Fork Library where you can crate your own bee canvas painting with an option to add it to the community hive display in the library for the month of July.

12 Turkey Wing Broom with Brad Huhta. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. you will learn to create a type of broom that involves a bit more work than the basic whisk broom. It is recommended to take that class before trying this one. $35. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

13 Monday Strollerbrary. Join for this library ran weekly 45-minute stroller walk with your baby to chat about various topics and connection with other new parents. 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. (meet in front of the James E. Russell Sports Center).

13 Idaho Water Resource Board Special Committee Meeting on Priest Lake Operations. Join at the Priest River library, 118 Main St. starting at 10 a.m. For more information visit here.

14 Tuesday Trails & Tales. Join at 9:30 a.m. at the Pine St., 11915 W. Pine St. Woods (meet at the welcome shelter by the main parking) for a child-paced hike with stops for stories along the way with Kaniksu Land Trust and the Sandpoint Library thru July 28.

14 Clark Fork: Tuesday Storytime. Join at 11 a.m. for fun stories, rhymes and activities for families at the Clark Fork Library.

14 Clark Fork: Tuesday Nature Crafts. Join at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for weekly projects and crafts inspired by nature.

14 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.

14-15 Clark Fork: Teddy Bear Sleepover. Bring your teddy bear to storytime and leave them for a sleepover. Pick them up on July 15 and enjoy photos of their adventures at the Clark Fork Library.

15 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for storytime and garden activities geared for 6-9 year olds. Runs through July 29.

16 Thursday Story Explorers. Join at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden for a fun and engaging book club for 4th-6th graders. 1407 Cedar St. Through July 30.

16 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.

16 Protecting North Idaho's Wildlands: An Introduction to the Idaho Panhandle Public Lands Initiative (IPPLI). Learn about the future of North Idaho's public lands at a community discussion hosted by the Idaho Conservation League at Evans Brothers Cafe, 524 Church St. from 6-7:30 p.m. Attendees will hear updates on the Idaho Panhandle Public Lands Initiative and proposed plans for the Selkirk Mountains and surrounding landscapes, with a focus on balancing conservation, recreation, restoration, and working forest values. The event offers an opportunity to connect with ICL staff, learn more about efforts to protect the region’s iconic public lands, and join the conversation about keeping them healthy, wild, and accessible for future generations.

18 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.

18 Mozzarella, Ricotta and Feta Oh My! Join at Cedar Hills Church, 227 McGhee Rd. from 1-3 p.m. as Suzy Miller guides attendees through how to make various fresh cheeses at home. You will leave feeling confident in the kitchen and possibly even get to enjoy a sample or two! Ladies 16 yrs+ and nursing babies under 1 are welcome.

19 Sharing the Dharma Day. Join the Buddhist nuns and monks at Sravasti Abbey Buddhist 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 Venerable Thubten Chodron. Get more information or register here.

19 Pioneer Picnic. Join at the Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave. from noon to 4 p.m. and enjoy the pioneer picnic. While you're there, check out the Grand opening of the Hall of Maps exhibit.

20 Monday Strollerbrary. Join for this library ran weekly 45-minute stroller walk with your baby to chat about various topics and connection with other new parents. 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. (meet in front of the James E. Russell Sports Center).

21 Clark Fork: Tuesday Storytime. Join at 11 a.m. for fun stories, rhymes and activities for families at the Clark Fork Library.

21 Tuesday Trails & Tales. Join at 9:30 a.m. at the Pine St., 11915 W. Pine St. Woods (meet at the welcome shelter by the main parking) for a child-paced hike with stops for stories along the way with Kaniksu Land Trust and the Sandpoint Library thru July 28.

21 Clark Fork: Tuesday Nature Crafts. Join at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for weekly projects and crafts inspired by nature.

21 Norse Weave Copper Jewelry with Weezil. From 6-8 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 you'll learn how to weave an intricate copper wire chain to make a beautiful necklace or bracelet. The method used to make this jewelry is a style of knotless netting. $35. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

21 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.

22 Blood Drive. Join from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a blood drive and help reach the goal of 30 donations at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

22 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for storytime and garden activities geared for 6-9 year olds. Runs through July 29.

22 Citizen Science. Join at the Waterlife Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays for hands-on science and bird watching with Master Naturalists.

22 Distilling the Medicine of Summer. Join from 3-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Experience traditional distillation on copper alembic stills with Untamed Alchemy, from harvest to creating your own hydrosol to take home.

23 Thursday Story Explorers. Join at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden for a fun and engaging book club for 4th-6th graders. 1407 Cedar St. Through July 30.

23 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.

23 Kids' Carving Class: Trees, Mushrooms and Gnomes with Shaun Deller. This class is for kids to learn about how to safely carve wood by making fun and creative little sculptures. Participants will be provided all tools, materials, and techniques. Parents are welcome to participate with their student. 4-6 p.m. $20. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

25 Clark Fork: Time for Thyme. Join from 1-3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library and discover the culinary applications of thyme. Explore its use in herbal remedies, and learn how to grow this versatile herb.

25-26 Torch Welded Art with Dave Gonzo. Join metal artist Dave Gonzo of Infinity Artistic Ironworks at 1019 Baldy Mountain Rd., in learning to draw with fire and metal in 3-D! Each student will be creating a piece of art for their garden, home or as a special gift. In this 2 day class, they will learn about and the use of the oxyacetylene torch. Students will leave the class with not just a piece of art that you created that will last a lifetime, you’ll leave with a new sense of working with fire and metal. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $150. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

27 Monday Strollerbrary. Join for this library ran weekly 45-minute stroller walk with your baby to chat about various topics and connection with other new parents. 9:30 a.m. This event will be held at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. (meet in front of the James E. Russell Sports Center).

28 Tuesday Trails & Tales. Join at 9:30 a.m. at the Pine St., 11915 W. Pine St. Woods (meet at the welcome shelter by the main parking) for a child-paced hike with stops for stories along the way with Kaniksu Land Trust and the Sandpoint Library thru July 28.

28 Clark Fork: Tuesday Storytime. Join at 11 a.m. for fun stories, rhymes and activities for families at the Clark Fork Library.

28 Clark Fork: Tuesday Nature Crafts. Join at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for weekly projects and crafts inspired by nature.

28 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.

29 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for storytime and garden activities geared for 6-9 year olds. Runs through July 29.

29 Pocket Full of Posies Embroidery with Hillary DeCecchis. Join at Aster Garden Center, 924 Superior St. from 5-7 p.m. where you can unlock the beauty of hand embroidery and give a favorite garment a new life. This engaging, beginner-friendly class will teach you essential embroidery stitches and techniques to add thoughtful, artful embellishments to your clothing. $30. Check out Kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool to register, or for more information.

30 Thursday Story Explorers. Join at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden for a fun and engaging book club for 4th-6th graders. 1407 Cedar St. Through July 30.

30 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.

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.