Here's what's happening in February

10 Career Connections. Join from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. where a career expert with be available to help you craft a standout resume, master your job search, and explore the benefits of the WIOA program. Don't forget to bring your resume. 2nd and 4th Monday thru March. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

10 Monday Teen Hangout. Join on Monday and/or Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. in the new Teen Zone (next to the Young Adult books). The Teen Zone is a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, play games, and grow the teen community. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

10 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. You will explore Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited, so register to join at EBonnerLibrary/events/.

10 Spanish For Travelers Series. Register for the 4:30 or 5:30 class-time of this introductory class series that will help you start your Spanish-speaking journey with the basics. Register or learn more at ebonnerlibrary.org/events/.

10 Library Board Meeting. Join at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for the monthly board meeting.

11 Geezer Forum Celebration. In the usual spot, the Community Room at Umpqua Bank. Meeting from 2:30-4 p.m. Come and check out what's going on in the geezer community.

11 Make Your Own Valentine. Take part from 3-4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where you can make unique valentines to give to your friends, family, or use for a random act of kindness. There will be supplies and volunteers available to help assemble your creations.

11 Teen: Pretzel Bites. From 3-4:30 in the lab, learn how to make pretzel bites and then decorate them with sweet or salty toppings. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

11 Mini Figurine Painting. Join from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Teen Lounge. Paint mini figurines in a group setting & learn tips from others. 2nd Tuesday. Open to teens and adults.

11 Blacksmith Club. Join from 6-8 p.m. at the Sled Barn at The Sled Hill at Pine Street Woods, 11735 W. Pine. Nick Belfy hosts this Kaniksu Folk School program to connect people interested in blacksmithing and to share knowledge and skills. Geared for adults, kids 13-17 may join with an adult. Get more details at Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes.

11 Registration Deadline: Beginning Drawing and Beginning Watercolor with Barry Burgess. This class will explore the foundations of the craft of drawing and will apply the basic skills of watercolor to better inform student's personal vision. In 1-1/2 hour classes, you will investigate the basic elements of drawing and explore water color techniques toward accomplishing your personal artistic appreciation. Classes will be held Feb 17 & 24, and March 3 & 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. $72. Register or learn more here.

12 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.

12 Wednesday Teen Hangout. Join on Monday and/or Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. in the new Teen Zone (next to the Young Adult books). The Teen Zone is a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, play games, and grow the teen community. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.n adult. $5 donation, no registration needed. Held the second Tuesday every month.

12 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. From 12-2 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. come and learn the 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners and those with limited experience of all ages.

12 Wednesday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-7 p.m.

13 Identifying ID's Trees. Held from 9 a.m. to noon at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. Pre-register by Friday, Feb. 7 as there are limited spaces. A $10 reg. fee will cover your handouts and refreshments. Register here by scrolling down to "University of Idaho Extension: Panhandle Forestry."

13 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

13 Let's Talk About It. 5:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. The "Through Indigenous Story: An Invitation to Understanding" theme focuses on literature by Indigenous authors. Join in reading book selections and attending one or all scholar-led discussions in our LTAI series. February is "An American Sunrise" by Jay Harjo.

14 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Take part from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a rhythm-filled lap-sit storytime held on Friday mornings, geared for children up to 30-months.

14 Friday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 12-3 p.m.

14 Registration Deadline: Landscaping for Fire Prevention. Forest fires are a fact of life in the Inland Northwest. Homes located on forested lands (the "wildland interface") can be at high risk from forest fires. Rural homeowners can lessen that risk if they modify their houses and landscapes to make them less likely to ignite and easier for firefighters to access. Join a 3-hour workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. Pre-registration should be done by Friday, February 14. A $10 registration fee covers handouts and refreshments. Register at marketplace.uidaho.edu/ by scrolling down and clicking on 'University of Idaho Extension: Panhandle Forestry'.

14-15 Hunter & Bowhunter certification. This is a combination hunter (firearm) and bowhunter classroom course for students ages 9+. Students must attend all class sessions and pass a multiple choice exam in order to receive their hunter & bowhunter certifications. Live fire is not a requirement in order to receive a hunter ed certificate, and this class will not have a live fire session. Class will be held Friday and Saturday f4rom 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lehman Wildlife Building, 4203 N. Boyer Rd. Register at register-ed.com/events/view/222068. $9.75.

15 Sewing at the Library. Join from 10 a.m. to noon in the Sandpoint Library Community Rooms, 1407 Cedar St. Bring your own supplies or use those at the library and create a cloth tote bag, a neck warmer, a bowl cozie, and more. Geared to adults and teens.

15 Urban "Pocket Prairies": Setting the Stage for Large-Scale Palouse Prairie Restoration. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. at 10 a.m. or join via Zoom here. Learn more about what will be covered at this event atnativeplantsociety.org/events.

15 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

15 Ladies Homestead Gathering. Join at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln from 1-3 p.m. for some disaster preparedness planning. Author, Lindy Bryant, will teach her detailed system of how to plan for an emergency. Ladies 16+ and nursing babies under 1 are welcome. Free.

15 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

15 Grow & Glow. Let your child glow and grow. Join for an interactive session with early childhood experts to assess your child's strengths and growth areas through engaging games and assessments. Join from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

15 Reg. Deadline: Glass Windchimes 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.   They will learn how to connect the various materials in artistic and exciting ways.  Participants will create and their own individual expression of glass art chimes in this one-session class. Class will be held on Feb. 21 from 1-4 p.m. $36.Register or learn more here.

18 Master Naturalists on KRFY. Leaders of the Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists will be talking with host Julie Kallemeyn on KRFY about the program to develop a dedicated group of well-informed conservation-oriented volunteers to actively work toward stewardship of Idaho’s natural environment.  Education and volunteer opportunities will be presented. Tune in from 8-9 a.m. online at KRFY.org or at 88.5 FM

18 Teen: Book Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Zone, Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. At Teen Book Club you will discuss the chosen title, do some themed activities, and enjoy some yummy treats. Come meet other teens who love to read. February's selection is "Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."

18 Tuesday Coding Club. 3-5 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Work with Edison bots. Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding and interact with robots.

18 Fun for Canvas Weaving with Jan Rust Registration Deadline. This class is designed to give students a chance to create a festive weaving on a stretched canvas.  During this 3-hour class, students will use holiday colors to create a small-but-mighty work of art that they can add to holiday décor or give as a special handmade gift. Class held Feb. 24 from 1-4 p.m. $36. Register or learn more here.

19 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.

19 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. From 12-2 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. come and learn the 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners and those with limited experience of all ages.

19 Wednesday Teen Hangout. Join on Monday and/or Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. in the new Teen Zone (next to the Young Adult books). The Teen Zone is a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, play games, and grow the teen community. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

19 Wednesday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-7 p.m

20 Landscaping for Fire Prevention. Forest fires are a fact of life in the Inland Northwest. Homes located on forested lands (the "wildland interface") can be at high risk from forest fires. Rural homeowners can lessen that risk if they modify their houses and landscapes to make them less likely to ignite and easier for firefighters to access. Join a 3-hour workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. Pre-registration should be done by Friday, February 14. A $10 registration fee covers handouts and refreshments. Register at marketplace.uidaho.edu/ by scrolling down and clicking on 'University of Idaho Extension: Panhandle Forestry'.

20 Wastewater Open House. To be held every other Thursday thru Feb. & March from noon to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 1123 Lake St. in the council chambers. On Feb. 6 staff expects to go over basics. Then on the 20th, inflow & infiltration. Lastly, the plan for Sandpoint's facility on March 6 & 20.

20 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

21 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Take part from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a rhythm-filled lap-sit storytime held on Friday mornings, geared for children up to 30-months.

21 Friday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 12-3 p.m.

22 Natural Connections. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can take part in exploring self-healing and Chilel Qigong; how to upgrade your style; financial freedom; and kimchi. Learn more at ebonnerlilbrary.org/events.

22 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

22 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

22 KFS: Tincture Making. Enjoy a new experience from 2-4 p.m. at The Sled Barn at Pine Street Woods, 11735 W. Pine. Local expert, Laura Clemmons leads a fascinating class in making DIY herbal tinctures for health and wellness. This is a stand-alone, introductory class geared for adult herbal enthusiasts of all levels. Cost: $45 + $10 material fee. Get more details at Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes.

22 Kimekomi with Jenni Barry Registration Deadline. Kimekomi is a Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base.  In this class students will be creating 2-D Kimekomi art that combines the painterly quality of impressionism, with complex quilting. Class will be held on Feb. 28 from 1-5 p.m. $48. Register or learn more here.

24 Career Connections. Join from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. where a career expert with be available to help you craft a standout resume, master your job search, and explore the benefits of the WIOA program. Don't forget to bring your resume. 2nd and 4th Monday thru March. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

24 Monday Teen Hangout. Join on Monday and/or Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. in the new Teen Zone (next to the Young Adult books). The Teen Zone is a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, play games, and grow the teen community. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

24 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. You will explore Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited, so register to join at EBonnerLibrary/events/.

24 Spanish For Travelers Series. Register for the 4:30 or 5:30 class-time of this introductory class series that will help you start your Spanish-speaking journey with the basics. Register or learn more at ebonnerlibrary.org/events/.

25 Book Club. From 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can meet and discuss "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi with library staff and community. Adults and teens.

25 Tuesday Coding Club. 3-5 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Work with Edison bots. Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding and interact with robots.

25 Oil & Cold Wax Painting with Jan Rust Registration Deadline. In this class, students will learn about mixing oil paint and wax, texturing, layering, mark-making. incising, masking, glazing, and using additives. Classes will be held March 3, 10, 17 & 24. $144. Register or learn more here.

25-26 Teen Vape Prevention: Catch My Breath. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Alicia Keller, from Panhandle Health will be teaching a Vape prevention class for two afternoons. Please register and plan to show up and learn some great info on living a vape free life. Register at ebonnerlibrary.org/events/.

26 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.

26 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. From 12-2 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. come and learn the 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners and those with limited experience of all ages.

26 Wednesday Teen Hangout. Join on Monday and/or Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. in the new Teen Zone (next to the Young Adult books). The Teen Zone is a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, play games, and grow the teen community. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

26 Wednesday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-7 p.m.

26 Abstract Painting with Alison Barrows-Young Registration Deadline. A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture and texture. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. Classes held on March 4, 11, & 18 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Register or learn more here.

26 Chamber After Hours. Join the Community Resource EnVision Center for a Chamber of Commerce After Hours event at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. from 5-7 p.m. Connect with local professionals, explore The Hive, and hear from Executive Director Katie Begalke about the EnVision Center’s vision for a nonprofit and economic hub in Bonner County.

26 Pastel Landscapes with T Kirtz Registration Deadline. Winters here can be long but they are also beautiful. With this class, the instructor will work with students to capture icy rivers surrounded by snow. From The Little Sandcreek, which runs alongside the Schweitzer MT Road, to Westmond Creek and the surrounding areas, the class will discuss softening the complex background to rendering the waters movement. Classes held March 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 9-11 a.m. $96. Register or learn more here.

27 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

27 CPR/AED With optional First Aid. For adults 6+ or ages 12-15 with an adult guardian. This is a general community course for persons with little or no medical training who need CPR/AED and/or First Aid card for work, OSHA requirements, school, or personal knowledge. 4-6 p.m. for CPR/AED and 6-8 p.m. for First Aid. Held at the Sandpoint City hall Council Chambers, 1123 Lake St. Get more information or sign up here.

27 Jewelry with Mary Gayle Young Registration Deadline. In this class students will learn a fundamental wire wrap technique to make a pair of dangle earrings, a pendant and a zipper pull.  You will explore design, color, and balance with a wide assortment of beads and semi-precious gemstones. Class will be held March 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Register or learn more here.

28 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Take part from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a rhythm-filled lap-sit storytime held on Friday mornings, geared for children up to 30-months.

28 Friday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 12-3 p.m.

29 Book Adventures for Kids. From 1-2 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. let your child enjoy this book club for 3rd-6th graders on the third Wed. of the month. This months reading is "Black Beauty." Plus 4th-6th graders can join the IBOB Book Trivia Team. Email [email protected] to learn more.

And in March...

6 Wastewater Open House. To be held every other Thursday thru Feb. & March from noon to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 1123 Lake St. in the council chambers. On Feb. 6 staff expects to go over basics. Then on the 20th, inflow & infiltration. Lastly, the plan for Sandpoint's facility on March 6 & 20.

20 Wastewater Open House. To be held every other Thursday thru Feb. & March from noon to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 1123 Lake St. in the council chambers. On Feb. 6 staff expects to go over basics. Then on the 20th, inflow & infiltration. Lastly, the plan for Sandpoint's facility on March 6 & 20.

21 Pend Oreille Chapter of Idaho Master Naturalists Opening Class. 1-5 p.m. at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Dr. This will be the introductory class for new Master Naturalists - people who want to help be good stewards of nature by volunteering for a variety of nature-related conservation events.  Interested persons should send an email to [email protected] for more information. There will be many exciting classes this year in a wide variety of topics related to the outdoors.  Many educational classes will be online, plus in-person classes and field trips.

22 Spring READY! For Kindergarten Parent Workshops: Social & Emotional Development. Join at Farmin/Stidwell Elementary, 1626 Spruce St. for this free parent early education workshop for parents and grandparents of kids from age 0-5. This workshop will focus on social & emotional development. Free on-site childcare is provided. For more information or to register go to readysandpoint.org.