Here's what's happening in March
**Tickets on Sale for In A Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild. A limited amount of tickets will be available. In A Landscape is an outdoor concert series created by American pianist Hunter Noack. A nine-foot concert grand Steinway piano is set in awe-inspiring natural landscapes instead of the traditional concert hall. The audience is encouraged to wander and explore the surrounding environment while listening to the music through wireless headphones, creating an immersive and intimate experience that fosters connection with the music, nature, and each other. Attend from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and tickets are $40 and can be purchased at Kaniksu.org.
18 AARP tax-aide tax preparation help. Every Monday and Wednesday thru April 10 there will be Tax-Aide volunteers at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist you with your tax return.
18 Monday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.
18 Monday Raspberry Pi. Explore a world of circuits and breadboards with planned projects. Held in the VR/Exploration lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3:30-5 p.m. No prior experience is needed.
18 Biodiversity Matters: Bring Back Pollinators. Learn about four simple steps to help with pollinator conservation with George Gehrig, president of the Wild Ones Northern Rockies Chapter. Held at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the Community Rooms from 5-6 p.m.
19 Bonner County Commissioners Meeting. Held at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 U.S. 2. at 9 a.m. and steamed live here.
19 Teens Make Macrame. Learn the basic knots used to make a basic macrame design, and make your own decorative piece to take home with you. Join from 3-5 in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Register here.
19 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.
20 AARP tax-aide tax preparation help. Every Monday and Wednesday thru April 10 there will be Tax-Aide volunteers at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist you with your tax return.
20 Wednesday Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room.
20 Public Hearing. This public hearing is regarding multiple variances and a conditional use permit, including discussion about a shoreline setback in Cocolalla. This will go before the Bonner County hearing examiner at 1:30 p.m. in the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 U.S. 2 and via zoom. Get more information here.
20 Wednesday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.
20 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.
21 LPOSD Kindergarten Registration Event. The Lake Pend Oreille School District invites parents of incoming Kindergarten students for the 2024-25 school year to drop by your zoned school for an in-person registration event. Please drop by between 8:30-11 a.m. or 12-2:45 p.m. Kids are welcome, but not required for the registration process. All families will need to provide proof of residence, which can be a utility bill, internet bill, mortgage statement, or rental agreement. Children must be five years of age on or before Sept. 1, and there are no exceptions under Idaho law for students to enter early. If you are unsure what school you are zoned for,check here. If you are unable to come to the event, you can register online here - under the Parent, Student, and Patron Resources section.
21 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.
21 Free Homebuyers Workshop. Come learn about all things real estate. From 6-8 p.m. at 509 5th Ave., Suite A. The event is free, but limited tickets are available, so reserve your spot ASAP here.
22 Dancing Stories. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this four-week series with stories, music, and creative movement with Charise Dexter in Karen's Kids Room starting at 10:30 a.m.
22 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.
22 Idaho Master Naturalists: New Classes Beginning. If you would like to learn, volunteer, and observe Idaho's natural world - become an Idaho Master Naturalist. For more information, and to register email [email protected] or learn more here. Meeting will be held at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Dr. in Sagle at 1 p.m.
23 GriefShare Support Group: Loss of a Loved One. GriefShare is an international nondenominational Christ-based video-support group ministry. Participants learn what to expect in the days ahead, what's normal in grief, and helpful ways of coping with it while they receive support each step of the way. You may start at any point during the classes. Register and get more information here. $25 for workbook. Class will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. thru May 14.
23 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.
25 AARP tax-aide tax preparation help. Every Monday and Wednesday thru April 10 there will be Tax-Aide volunteers at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist you with your tax return.
25 Monday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.
25 Monday Raspberry Pi. Explore a world of circuits and breadboards with planned projects. Held in the VR/Exploration lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3:30-5 p.m. No prior experience is needed.
26 Bonner County Commissioners Meeting. Held at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 U.S. 2. at 9 a.m. and steamed live here.
26 Book Club. This month's reading is "Mozart's Starling" by Lyanda Lynn Haupt. Join in on the discussion with library staff and community members, even if you haven't read the book. Open to adults and teens from 3-4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library Community Rooms, 1407 Cedar St.
26 Teen Art: Flower Prints. Learn about printmaking with real flowers and learn techniques to carve your own print block and then create multiple prints with it. Join in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. Register here.
26 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.
27 AARP tax-aide tax preparation help. Every Monday and Wednesday thru April 10 there will be Tax-Aide volunteers at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist you with your tax return.
27 Wednesday Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room.
27 Wednesday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.
27 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.
28 Employer Seminar: Learn about the Idaho Human Rights Commission. Idaho businesses can learn about the Idaho Human Rights Commissions' services at this online seminar running from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. MDT. The seminar, featuring Commission Administrator Ben Earwicker, will also cover existing trends in state and federal anti-discrimination laws, the process for filing and responding to discrimination claims, and the complaint resolution process. Please register here.
28 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.
28 Decoupage Eggs. Make decoupage Easter eggs using Mod Podge and a variety of materials: napkins, scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, tissue, and more. Held in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 3-4:30 p.m.
29 Dancing Stories. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this four-week series with stories, music, and creative movement with Charise Dexter in Karen's Kids Room starting at 10:30 a.m.
29 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.
29-May 2 Idaho Gives. Idaho Gives is a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center, and is designed to bring the state together in raising money and awareness for Idaho nonprofits. Donations can be collected from April 29-May 2. Donate to your favorites at IdahoGives.org.
30 GriefShare Support Group: Loss of a Loved One. GriefShare is an international nondenominational Christ-based video-support group ministry. Participants learn what to expect in the days ahead, what's normal in grief, and helpful ways of coping with it while they receive support each step of the way. You may start at any point during the classes. Register and get more information here. $25 for workbook. Class will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. thru May 14.
30 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.
And in April...
6 Basic Handgun Course. Meeting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at IDFG Farragut Shooting Range Center, 33644 N. Shooters Rd. This course is for adults age 18 and older only. Course topics will include: Handgun types, terms and definitions, safe handling, fundamentals of marksmanship, gun cleaning, and recreational shooting sports. Bring your own bag lunch. Pre-registration is required, and the class and range fee is $20/per cash or check at the range. Register, or get more information here.
6 GriefShare Support Group: Loss of a Loved One. GriefShare is an international nondenominational Christ-based video-support group ministry. Participants learn what to expect in the days ahead, what's normal in grief, and helpful ways of coping with it while they receive support each step of the way. You may start at any point during the classes. Register and get more information here. $25 for workbook. Class will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. thru May 14.
6 The Fade: Rebellion (film). Come and enjoy this local feature film, shot and produced in and around Bonner County. All local talent and crew. This is a sequel to The Fade: Resistance, which premiered Sept. 2022. Follow Sam and Siberia as they are confronted by a new foe, Absinth. Tickets are $15.79 and available here. Show is at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. at 7 p.m.
8 Parents & Caregivers of Autistic Kids Group. Join for a discussion led by Liz Horsmon, OT, focusing on parents and caregivers of autistic children. Learn more about autism, share resources and ideas. Group is open to the public. Held at Kaniksu Community Health, 810 6th Ave. from 5:15-6 p.m.
8 Deadline for Festival at Sandpoint Scholarships. The Festival at Sandpoint is offering two new scholarships ahead of the 2024 award season, a $2,500 Vocalist Scholarship and a $1,500 Music Industry Scholarship. These scholarships are open to Bonner and Boundary County high school students. All grade levels are encouraged to apply, but priority is given to graduating seniors continuing their studies in music. The new Vocalist scholarship will have a live audition, and the winner may have the opportunity to perform at the Grand Finale on Sun, Aug. 4. The Music Industry Scholarship is tailored for students interested in pursuing a career in the music industry but not necessarily becoming a performer themselves. These are in addition to other scholarship opportunities from the Festival at Sandpoint. Get more information and applications at FestivalAtSandpoint.com.
13 GriefShare Support Group: Loss of a Loved One. GriefShare is an international nondenominational Christ-based video-support group ministry. Participants learn what to expect in the days ahead, what's normal in grief, and helpful ways of coping with it while they receive support each step of the way. You may start at any point during the classes. Register and get more information here. $25 for workbook. Class will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. thru May 14.
13 Landmark Perspectives: Nature Reimagined. Come discover some of the area's top artists at this invitational exhibit. Featuring Fine Art Paintings, Macrame, Wood Art, and more. This is a free public event with silent auction items benefitting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Held at the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St. in Bonners Ferry from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See more here.
15 Deadline for 101 Women Sandpoint Grant Cycle. Are you a non-profit looking for grant money? Get ready for a transformative opportunity. The 101 Women Sandpoint Grant cycle is set to open its doors on March 1, 2024. This initiative aims to support Bonner County non-profits dedicated to meeting basic human needs in our community. You are encouraged to apply, and can do so at 101womensandpoint.com. Don't wait, the application deadline is April 15, 2024.
17 Student Safety Summit. A parent education forum to protect our students as they navigate modern risks. Join in at the Sandpoint High School at 5:30 p.m. to hear about what parents can do to keep their students safe from experts in the field. There will be talk in the areas of mental health with suicide awareness parent resources and practical tips; online threats with social media & app trends including sextortion; and drugs in our community speaks about the ease of access to deadly drugs in the age of social media. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
20 GriefShare Support Group: Loss of a Loved One. GriefShare is an international nondenominational Christ-based video-support group ministry. Participants learn what to expect in the days ahead, what's normal in grief, and helpful ways of coping with it while they receive support each step of the way. You may start at any point during the classes. Register and get more information here. $25 for workbook. Class will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. thru May 14.
25 Friends of the Panida Meeting. This is the quarterly board meeting of the Friends of the Panida. Being held at Tango Cafe, 414 Church St., at 1:30 p.m.
27 Basic Shotgun Course. Meeting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at IDFG Farragut Shooting Range Center, 33644 N. Shooters Rd. This course is for adults age 18 and older only. Course topics will include: Shotgun types, terms and definitions, safe handling, proper stance, and fundamentals of marksmanship. Bring your own bag lunch. Pre-registration is required, and the class and range fee is $20/per cash or check at the range. Register, or get more information here.
27 GriefShare Support Group: Loss of a Loved One. GriefShare is an international nondenominational Christ-based video-support group ministry. Participants learn what to expect in the days ahead, what's normal in grief, and helpful ways of coping with it while they receive support each step of the way. You may start at any point during the classes. Register and get more information here. $25 for workbook. Class will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. thru May 14.