Here's what's happening in November

10 Expansion Plan Open House. The Bonner County Historical Society invites the community to an Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave. Guests are welcome to tour the facility, learn about upcoming updates, renovations, and an exciting expansion project, and share their ideas for the Museum's future. Members of the Facilities Team will be available throughout the evening to answer questions, discuss project details, and gather input. Light refreshments will be served, and no RSVP is required. For more information, call 208-263-2344.

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 Reg. Deadline: The Art of Inner Expression with Alison Barrows-Young. Mindfulness practices in drawing, mixed-media, collage, mono printing, and the study of design. This inspiring mixed media course invites you to explore mindful practices that enrich your personal journey of expressive discovery through innovative mixed media processes and design topics. It nurtures a spirit of experimentation, empowering you with the skills and knowledge to craft a diverse array of unique and expressive works. Classes will be held Nov. 17, 26 & Dec. 1 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

12 Wednesday Family Storytime. Join from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

12 Teen Mental Health Talk. Join in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. where Sarah Lafrenz will discuss the nervous system and practical ways to combat anxiety.

12 Wednesday My First Book Club. Join from 3:15 to 4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where 6-8 year olds re invited to join for read-aloud, book discussion, themed games, and more. This week will be "National Geographic: The Night Sky" by Stephanie Warren Drimmer.

12 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.

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

12 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. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting. Classes will be held Nov. 18, 25, & Dec. 2 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

13 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.

13 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Join at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. for a free movie and popcorn at 3 p.m. The movie will be Snow White (2025).

13 Gratitude Yoga. Join Elizabeth Ruff from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This flow is perfect for all levels. Adults & Teens.

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 36-months.

14 Curious Conversations. Curious Conversations invites the community to an evening of connection and storytelling from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Sandpoint Center, 414 Church St. Guests can "borrow" Living Books, real people sharing personal stories in one-on-one conversations, and take part in guided discussions, mocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. The night offers a relaxed, engaging space to meet new people, share ideas, and celebrate the stories that bring the community together. Learn more here.

14-15 Handwoven Textile Show & Sale. Discover locally crafted textiles by four accomplished Sandpoint weavers: Sue Gervais, Vicki Reich, Mary Catherine Role, and Kristie Sherrodd, at a special two-day sale at Wine4U, 1309 Ponderosa, Ste. 116. Browse handwoven towels, table runners, scarves, shawls, and more, all made from natural fibers and some with hand-dyed yarn. The sale runs Friday, Nov. 14 from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a glass of wine as you shop these unique, locally made pieces.

15 Stories & More. Join from 9-11 a.m. at the Sandpoint Waldorf School, 2007 Sandpoint West Drive for a free class with puppet stories, seasonal activities, play, and a light snack. Open to 2-4 year old's with their caregiver. This event is led by an experienced Waldorf Early Childhood teacher. Sign up here.

15 Kids Craft Market. It's time for some early Christmas shopping at the Kids Craft Market, 477 N. Main St. in Kootenai from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are made by school-age students. Unique crafts, baked goods, gift items, and more.

15 KNPS November Program is For The Birds. Join Rich Del Carlo for a presentation titled "Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Bonner County: Why it Matters!" Del Carlo, who has participated in this annual event for more than 20 years, will share the 125-year history of the Bird Count, explain what the valuable data tells us about bird populations locally and nationally, and show how you can get involved in this exciting citizen science effort. Come at 9:30 a.m. to socialize over coffee and treats, with the program starting at 10. East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St.

15 Adult Sewing Workshop. Sew a flannel pillowcase from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sandpoint Library Community Rooms, 1407 Cedar St. Join experienced staff and learn how to sew this beginner-friendly sewing project. All materials and instruction will be provided. Due to a limited number of sewing machines registration in required and participants may be required to share.

15 Saturday Family Storytime. Join for a bonus storytime from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room. Enjoy stories, movement, songs, and an activity. Geared to children 2-5 with their caregivers.

15 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.

15 Pine Needle Basketry. Learn the traditional art of coil basketry in this beginner-friendly class led by Brianna Larson. Using locally harvested pine needles, students will wrap, coil, and stitch together a small trinket basket while learning skills that can grow into a lifelong craft. Open to all ages (children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult), this hands-on workshop takes place from 1-5 p.m. at the Kaniksu Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine St. in Dover. Cost is $40 including materials. Register here.

15 Crafty Saturday. Come on over to Verdant Plants, 219 Church St., from 3-4:30 p.m. and take part in a Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop. For only $35 you get the materials, and light refreshments as well as instruction on how to make your own plant hanger to take home. Register here.

15 Reg. Deadline: Mosaic Art with Cheryl Klein. In this 3-hour class, students will create an original mosaic on tile substrate using the indirect application method. Grouting will be provided for each student. The completed project can be used as a trivet or wall hanging. Tesserae for the design will include a variety of stained glass, pottery, tile, stone, beads, and gems. Glass cutting as well as nipping and shaping techniques will be presented along with basic concepts in color and composition. All tools, adhesive, and tesserae will be provided. Class will be held on Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. $36. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

17 Missoula Children's Theater Auditions: Alice in Wonderland. Audition will be held at the Forrest Bird Charter School from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:15 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All students, grades K-12, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Most students rehearse approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes each day, Monday through Friday. Performances are scheduled for November 22 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn more at artinsandpoint.org/mct.

18 Clark Fork: Author Talk with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg. Join for a live viewing of Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, with Supercommunivator Charles Duhigg at 11 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St.

18 Homeschool Book Club. Join from 1-2 p.m. in Karen's Kids Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for a group discussion about the chosen book, followed by an engaging activity. In November the reading is "Sarah Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan.

18 Tuesday Teen Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This is a start-to-finish content creation course designed to teach teens the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing creative content to an online audience.

18 Teen Book Club. Join from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. once a month (3rd Tuesday), discuss the chosen book, eat snacks, and work on activities together. This month's title is "The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

18 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3:30-5 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.

19 Panhandle Forest Collaborative Meeting. Join from 12:30 to 2 p.m. PST. This month's meeting will be an abbreviated online session due to the ongoing government shutdown. The meeting will include a review of the group's recommendations for the Highway 57 project, approval of a recommendation letter, and time for agency updates. Zoom link to be updated soon.

19 Wednesday My First Book Club. Join from 3:15 to 4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where 6-8 year olds re invited to join for read-aloud, book discussion, themed games, and more. This week will be "Doggo and Pupper: Search for Cozy" by Katherine Applegate.

19 Wednesday Family Storytime. Join from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

19 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.

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

19 Make a Macrame Plant Hanger. Come on over to Verdant Plants, 219 Church St., and get knotty from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at this macrame workshop. For only $35 you get the materials, and light refreshments as well as instruction on how to make your own plant hanger to take home. Register here.

20 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.

20 Clark Fork: Escape Room. Get a jump start on Thanksgiving break with a themed escape room for all ages at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. Bring your friends or make some new ones to complete this challenge. 3 p.m.

20 Paint & Sip. Join the November Paint & Sip at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Get more info and tickets here.

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 36-months.

22 Triangle Dinner Bell. Join instructor Nick Belfry from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kaniksu Sled Barn, 11735 West Pine Street, Dover, for a hands-on class where you'll create a rustic chime, the perfect Christmas gift for the chef in your life. Learn techniques like designing, bending, tapering, twisting, and scrolling while enjoying a fun, creative atmosphere filled with stories of camping trips and favorite meals. Ages 13 and up are welcome (youth ages 13-16 must be accompanied by a guardian). Bring a lunch. Cost: $45 plus $5 materials fee. Register here.

22 Ornament Crafts with Jeanine: Festival of Trees Volunteer Series. Make cranberry & hemlock cone garlands for KLT & Outdoor Experience's Festival of Trees tree. There will also be other crafts made as needed to fully decorate this tree. This get-together with members of the community is your chance to donate your handiwork to support KLT's conservation, community, and connection work. Learn more or sign up here. 10 a.m. to noon.

22 Winter Farmers' Market. Join in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where the Sandpoint Farmers' Market will continue indoors once a month through the winter.

22 Saturday Family Storytime. Join for a bonus storytime from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room. Enjoy stories, movement, songs, and an activity. Geared to children 2-5 with their caregivers.

22 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.

22 Gnome Carving. Learn the Scandinavian art of flat plane figure carving in this hands-on class with instructor Shaun Deller. Join from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Kaniksu Sled Barn, 11735 West Pine Street, Dover. Participants will carve and paint their own little wooden gnome using just one knife, exploring a traditional style where flat facets define the form. All materials, tools, and safety gloves are provided, and no prior carving experience is required. Ages 15 and up. Cost: $35. Register here.

24 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Join at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. for a free movie and popcorn at 1 p.m. The movie will be "Free Birds".

25 Book Club. Join from 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., and discuss "Afterlife" by Julia Alvarez with library staff and community members. Open to adults and teens.

25 Tuesday Teen Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This is a start-to-finish content creation course designed to teach teens the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing creative content to an online audience.

25 Popcorn Garland Making Class. Join for a fun and festive popcorn garland making class where you will be taught how to create your very own holiday decorations from 3-5 p.m. at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. Sign up here. 

25 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3:30-5 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 Wednesday Family Storytime. Join from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

26 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.

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

27 Reg. Deadline: Macrame Plant Hanger with Sadey Vogel. Macrame is back! In this class, students will learn 3 basic knots. Students will use a wooden ring, cotton cord and these knots to help create a decorative plant hanger perfect for any corner of their home. Class will be held on Dec. 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

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 36-months.

29 Teddy Bear Ornament. Join in at the Home Depot, 500 Kootenai Cut-off Rd. from 9 a.m. to noon to craft a teddy-bear ornament. Register here.

29 Saturday Family Storytime. Join for a bonus storytime from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room. Enjoy stories, movement, songs, and an activity. Geared to children 2-5 with their caregivers.

29 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.

29 Clark Fork: Book Club. Join to discuss "The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi" by Wright Thompson at the Clark Fork Library, 601 N. Main St. 3 p.m.

30 Fall Lakes Commission Meeting. Join from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sandpoint Business Center, 414 Church St. (downstairs conference room). Marigold bistro will be catering the event and serving up coffee, juice, and snacks. Meeting are open to the public.

And in December...

6 Build & Visit Santa. Join in at Home Depot, 500 Kootenai Cut-off Rd. from 9 a.m. to noon. Santa will be in-store. Take pictures Santa and tell him what you want for X-mas. While you're there, join in on some crafting and make your own holiday mug. Register early here.

20 A Winter Solstice Art Affair: Luminosity & Libations. Join from 5-8 p.m. at Teascarlet  Bonners Ferry to sip, mingle, and soak in the festive glow to toast the returning sun. Join for wassail, charcuterie, music, and candles while the darkness takes its deepest bow of the year.