Here's what's happening in November

20 Drop-In STEAM LEGO discovery. It's a homeschool learning LEGO class where you will have LEGO build challenges, and team build challenges. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for $10/each for children 6-12 years. Parents can come downstairs and enjoy he craft area while being pampered with fun projects, tasty drinks, self care, and time to connect with other moms. Classes will be held at Creations (Cedar St. Bridge). These classes will run from Oct. 23 thru Dec. 04 (no class Nov. 27).

20 Wednesday Storytime. Join in at the Sandpoint Library in Karen's Kids Room for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts at 10:30 a.m.

20 Panhandle Forest Collaborative Meeting **UPDATE VIRTUAL ONLY**. From 12:30-3 p.m. in the Sandpoint Library Community Room B, 1407 Cedar St. PFC will have committee updates, situation assessment findings and discussion. **This meeting has been updated as of 11/19/24 to be only virtual** Join Zoom here.

20 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

20 HSP: Book Adventures. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Karen's Kids Room from, 1-2 p.m. and enjoy a creative spin on book club with activities centered around a weekly theme and book. Geared to kids in grades 3-6 and will be held the first and third Monday's of the month. Register in person at the Kids Area window.

20 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

20 Wednesday Project Code. Join in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library from 3:30-5 p.m. to discover the fundamentals of game development. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Wednesdays in November.

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.

20 TalkSoup. Starting at 5 p.m., join at the Hope Memorial Community Center (415 Wellington Pl, Hope) and learn more about the neurology of trauma. How it shapes your mind, perception, and life without you even knowing. Discussion on how people are affected by traumatic stress, including its effects on the mind and body. Serving soup, salad, and dessert. Dinner and talk is $20, water & soda are free. Beer and wine sold separately. There's only 45 seats available, so get your ticket here.

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

22 Mother Goose Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in Karen's Kids Room at 10:30 a.m. for a singing Storytime with flannel boards and movement for waddlers - 36 months.

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 Youth Ceramic Snowman Workshop. Ages 9-17 can get over the Sandpoint Ceramics in the Cedar Street Bridge and get their hands into some clay to make something they will love. Get more information, or register here. $65.

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.

23 Glass Windchimes with Julie Ellis Registration Deadline. In this JDS class students will create their own expression of glass art chimes on November 29 from 1-4 p.m. Cost $36. Learn more or register here.

23 Adult Ceramic Snowman Workshop. BYOB and get your hands in clay to make a ceramic snowman. 5:30 p.m. in the Cedar Street Bridge at Sandpoint Ceramics. Get more information, or register here. $65.

23 Idaho Native Tree Identification & Wreathmaking Class. Distinguishing between Idaho's trees can be a daunting task for beginners. Through a combination of images and live samples, a 3-hour workshop titled "Identifying Idaho's Trees" will help participants quickly identify Idaho's most common native trees. The morning tree Identification workshop will be followed by an afternoon workshop titled "Turning Idaho Trees into Wreaths". Jennifer Jensen, UI Extension Educator, will discuss several methods of making wreaths.  She will demonstrate how to create a wreath using a box wreath frame and then assist you in making your own wreath using native evergreen boughs. Event will be held at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. There is a limited number of spaces for either program, so register by November 15 here.

25 Monday Women's Walking Group. Meet at the Sand Creek Trail Head, 101 Railroad Depot Rd., from 3-4 p.m. for a brisk walk on the Sand Creek Trail. See the Facebook event here.*

25 Monday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

25 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Mondays in November.

26 Book Club. This month, the reading is "The Night Tiger" by Yangsze Choo. Join the discussion with library staff and community members, even if you haven't read the book. Open to adults and teens at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Community Rooms from 3-4 p.m.

26 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3:00-5:00 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.

26 The Key is Connectivity: Ensuring Wildlife Security on a Fragmented Landscape. Join Jeff Abrams, Idaho Conservation League's Wildlife Associate, to learn more about connecting Idaho's increasingly fragmented landscape, and how we can encourage decision-makers to share a conservation vision and help craft policies that ensure healthy, secure, corridors for wildlife to move between habitats that support their many needs. Virtual webinar to begin at 6 p.m. MT/5 p.m. PT. Join here.

27 Wednesday Storytime. Join in at the Sandpoint Library in Karen's Kids Room for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts at 10:30 a.m.

27 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

27 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

27 Wednesday Project Code. Join in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library from 3:30-5 p.m. to discover the fundamentals of game development. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Wednesdays in November.

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.

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.

30 Kimekomi Ornaments with Jenni Barry Registration Deadline. Join this JDS class to learn Kimekomi, a Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base. Note: Kimekomi ornaments require a preciseness not required in a typical Kimekomi class. It is recommended that, for this class only, students have previous Kimekomi experience. Cost is $48 and will be held on December 6. Learn more or register here.

And coming up in December...

2 Marketing Trek & Talk with Marcy. 9 a.m. at the Sand Creek Trail. Join KLT's Communications Director for a back to basics class in marketing. Seasoned marketing professionals, newbies, and those who have marketing tasks added to their real jobs will take away tips they can use now. Freebies included. Meet at the Sand Creek Trailhead on Bridge Street with your warm beverage. Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].

3 Tree ID with Regan. 9 a.m. at Pine Street Woods. Join KLT's Conservation Director for a guided tree identification walk. Learn the names and useful facts about local coniferous and deciduous trees plus some fun facts about KLT's Pine Street Woods community forest. Meet at the main parking lot with your warm beverage and dress for December. Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].

3 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 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.

4 Morning Run with Katie. 8:15 a.m. at Pine Street Woods. Join KLT's Executive Director on one of her regular morning runs and start your day with fun and inspiration at your community forest. Meet at the main parking lot at Pine Street Woods ready for some cardio! Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].

4 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

4 Build a Friction Fire with Bri. 4 p.m. at the Big Red Shed. Join KLT's Education Director to learn how to build a primitive friction fire for fun and self-sufficiency. All ages welcome. Park behind the Big Red Shed at the Sled Hill. Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].

4 Wednesday Chess Club. 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.

5 New Trail Reveal with Jeanine. 9 a.m. at The Sled Hill. Join KLT's Development & Operations Assistant for a guided tour of one of the brand new trails at The Sled Hill at Pine Street Woods. Meet at the Big Red Shed at The Sled Hill, 11735 W. Pine with your warm beverage. Free and muffins are included. Kaniksu Land Trust is hosting "Giving Back-tivities" during the week of Giving Tuesday, During the week KLT staff will host a free, daily activity to connect with our community on the land and say thanks for supporting the work we are all doing together. Info: [email protected].

5 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.

6 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.

7 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.

7 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.

9 Library Board Meeting. Being held in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. starting at 4:30 p.m.

10 Teen Science: Candy Making. Join the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge where you can make your own chocolate candies or chocolate bars with all sorts of fun topping options.

10 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 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.

10 Mini Figuring Painting. Join in from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., where you can paint mini figurines in a group setting, and learn new tips and tricks.

11 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

11 Wednesday Chess Club. 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.

12 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.

13 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.

14 Natural Connections. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. hosts this month's Natural Connections in the Community Rooms. December topics include healthy strategies for the holidays, water quality, book mending & journal making. Come for all, or part of the day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get more info here.

14 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.

16 Sewing at the Library. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. unleash your creativity and stich up something special. Select a project using library materials, or bring your own. Choose from a cloth tote bag, bowl cozies, and more. For adults/teens. 2-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms.

17 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 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.

17 Christmas Magic Show. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the community rooms. This will be a magical holiday evening with magician Cecil Lewis, who will amaze audiences of all ages with his illusions and festive tricks.

18 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

18 Wednesday Chess Club. 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.

19 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.

20 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.

21 Sewing at the Library. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. unleash your creativity and stich up something special. Select a project using library materials, or bring your own. Choose from a cloth tote bag, bowl cozies, and more. For adults/teens. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Community Rooms.

21 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.

26 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.

27 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.

28 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.

31 Noon Year's Eve. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. welcomes you to Karen's Kids Room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for a countdown to noon. Enjoy stories, crafts, snacks, and New Year's crackers. It's a perfect way to ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment tailored for little ones. Geared to ages 4-7.

31 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 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.