Here's what's happening in August

22 Star Gulch Trail Project. Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun day outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard.  You'll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on the trail. Get more info at ScotchmanPeaks.org/hikes-events-schedule/.

23 Natural Connections. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St., learn about weaving traditions. It's an all-day, hands-on workshop with the Kalispel Tribe Culture Department staff. All materials will be provided, but bring your own lunch. See ebonnerlibrary.org/events for details.

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

25 Homeschool Hangout. Come hang out with other home-school families and go swimming at Sandpoint City Beach. Meet up by the area around the playground. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please mark on Facebook if you are attending so plans can be made accordingly.

26 Book Club. From 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Discuss "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin with library staff and community members. Adults & teens.

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

26 Clark Fork: Tuesday Crocheting with Friends. Join in at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. from 4-5:30 p.m. and make friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

26 Tuesday Slow Flow Garden Yoga. Join from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. to join Katelyn Greenway for a grounding, gentle, Hatha Vinyasa yoga class. This slow flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

26 Reg. Deadline: Art Talk #5: Black American Voices in Art. POAC is proud to present a series of six 90-minute evening art talks that will be offered this summer. These lectures won't be typical. The presenter, Alison Barrows-Young, will dive into diverse topics, from art history and movements to culture, civilization, and the identity of artists. The participants will explore the relevance of various art history movements and how they continue to shape our understanding of the world. Time will be spent delving into the intricate relationship between art and the construction of individual and collective identities. Class will be held on Aug. 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. $18. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

27 Citizen Science Day. KLT and the Sandpoint Library partner again to get kids outside to learn and explore. Drop in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to make and record your nature investigations with microscopes and other sciency equipment from the Library's STEM Trailer at the Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. no cost or need to pre-register, just show up at the main parking lot at PSW.

27 Wednesday 3D Design. Join in from 3:30-5 p.m. in he lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to learn 3D design basics on a free beginner's software for creating 3D shapes and designs.

27 Reg. Deadline: Make a Memory Bear with Michelle Sebern and Lorna Holt. This three session class will go over how to deconstruct articles of clothing, prepare fabric, and cut the necessary pieces; sew the individual bear parts; assemble your bear and bring it to live. Classes will be held on September 3, 10, & 17. $108. Learn more, or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

28 Clark Fork: Author Talk with Dr. Tasha Eurich. Join at 11 a.m. and learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world as you chat virtually with Dr. Tasha Eurich about her new book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn't enough). Held at the Clark Fork Library.

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

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

30 Clark Fork: Book Club. Join at the Clark Fork Library from 3-4 p.m. to discuss 'The Villa' by Rachel Hawkins, and enjoy yummy snacks.

31 Vital Conversation Series Registration Early Bird Deadline. Join in at the Marigold Bistro, 414 Church St., from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Vital Conversation Series with host, Dr. Jennifer Steinbachs of Syringa Wellness plus 12 wise women speakers from around Sandpoint. $125 early bird pricing through Aug. 31. Online pricing Sept. 1 through Oct. 6 is $150 or pay $175 at the door. Get more details at SyringaWellness.com/vcs.

And in September...

3 Reg. Deadline: Exploring Acrylics with Dan Carpenter. Join in while Dan teaches all levels of acrylic painting. Classes will be held September 9-11 from 6-9 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

4 Fall Hike to Star Peak Lookout. Head to the historic lookout atop Star Peak and see some beautiful fall colors and scenery along the way. This hike is 10 miles round trip with an elevation gain of about 4,000 feet. Get more info at ScotchmanPeaks.org/hikes-events-schedule/.

4 Reg. Deadline: Watercolor Essentials with Susan Gallo. Controlling, Line, Wash, and color will all be touched in this immersive class with Susan Gallo. Class will be held on September 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

6 Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this monthly event on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby. Support your library, and your book reading habit.

6 Spar Peak Fall Hike. Come along and get a sneak peak at fall colors while enjoying the end of summer on Spar Peak! Often still thick with huckleberries, this 3,000 feet elevation gain hike has a lot of "up" with amazing views as your reward. Get more info at ScotchmanPeaks.org/hikes-events-schedule/.

6 Reg. Deadline: Kimekomi with Jenni Barry. Kimekomi is a Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base. Class will be held on September 12 from 1-5 p.m. $48. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

9 Reg. Deadline: Art Talk #6 with Alison Barrows Young. POAC is proud to present a series of six 90-minute evening art talks that will be offered this summer. These lectures won't be typical. The presenter, Alison Barrows-Young, will dive into diverse topics, from art history and movements to culture, civilization, and the identity of artists. Class will be held on September 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. $18. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

10 Reg. Deadline: Abstract Painting with Alison Barrows Young. A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture, and texture. Classes will be held September 23, 30, and October 7 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

11 Reg. Deadline: Watercolor Essentials with Susan Gallo. The Key to blending watercolors is through the process of dropping color into a wet substrate to produce a variety of soft values and hues.  This harmonious soup creates a dramatic backdrop for the subject in the painting. All levels of experience are welcome. Project will be 'butterfly in marshes' and will be held on September 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

13 2025 Bonner County Gardeners Association's Fall Plant Sale. Check it out in the parking lot of the Ponderay Events Center, 48 Eastgate Dr. in Ponderay from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See more on Facebook.

13 Napoleon Gulch Trail Project. Join in on a trail project where you can break a sweat, meet new friends, and give back to our wild backyard. You'll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove water bars, and reduce user-created shortcuts on the trail. Get more info at ScotchmanPeaks.org/hikes-events-schedule/.

16 Reg. Deadline: Gelli Plate Printmaking with Alison Barrows Young. Next time creativity calls, pack your new favorite art medium: a gelli plate, a squishy gel surface that serves as a printing plate, allowing anyone who values immediacy to create remarkable monoprints. Classes will be held September 22, 29, and October 6 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

17 BCGA Horticulture Series: Mushrooms. Classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. at the BCGA classroom upstairs in the Ponderay Event Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way. Cost is $10 per class. Learn the basics of mushrooms in North Idaho from safety to harvesting. Register or learn more at bcgardeners.org.

18 Reg. Deadline: Watercolor Essentials with Susan Gallo. What makes a subject jump out is by applying color around it to create depth.  The negative space becomes just as important as the positive space in that it creates the drama and variety of values that lets the focal point shine. All levels of experience are welcome. Project will be 'A stand of trees' and class will be held on September 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

24 BCGA Horticulture Series: JADAM. Classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. at the BCGA classroom upstairs in the Ponderay Event Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way. JADAM technology is a collection of simple agricultural techniques and inputs: designed to provide you with affordable alternatives to traditional farming inputs. Cost is $10 per class. Register or learn more at bcgardeners.org.

25 Reg. Deadline: Watercolor Essentials with Susan Gallo. A watercolor painting can become boring if all it shows is a variety of flat washes.  Textural effects can energize a painting by applying some characteristic marks, dabs, blots splats, and scrapes to add interest and excitement. All levels of experience are welcome. Project will be 'Wilderness vignette'. Class will be held October 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.

25 Reg. Deadline: Macrame Plant Hanger with Sadey Vogel. In this class students will learn a fundamental wire wrap technique to make a pair of dangle earrings, a pendant and a zipper pull.  They will explore design, color, and balance with a wide assortment of beads and semi-precious gemstones. Class will be held on October 1 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Learn more or register at ArtInSandpoint.org/jds-student.