Here's what's happening in July

17 Drawing Life in the Garden. Join in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to learn drawing techniques and enjoy the meditative morning practice of drawing. All materials provided. Come to any or all of the classes. All levels are welcome, open to adults & teens. Thursdays thru July 31.

17 Thursday Young Readers Book Club. Join at the Sandpoint Library garden, 1407 Cedar St. at 10 a.m. for 4-6th graders to have lively chats on three books during the summer, complete with fun activities that bring the stories to life.

17 Wood Carving with Shaun Deller. Preregistration is required for this class and can be done here. 11 a.m. youth class. Class will be held at CREATE, 900 W. 4th in Newport.

17 Friends of the Panida Board Meeting. Meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the Marigold Bistro in the Umpqua Bank building. Any interested parties are welcome and invited to join for the next quarterly meeting.

17 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.

17 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Join in at the Clark Fork library at 3 p.m. for free movie and popcorn. Movie shown will be Elemental.

18 Friday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into room 102 to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 12-4 p.m.

19 Firefighter Annual Breakfast Fundraiser. Join from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for only $6. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy. This event will be held at the Sam Owen Fire Station #1 in Hope near Peninsula Road and Hwy. 200. Get more info here.

19 Forest Measurements Class. This class is designed to give forest owners a basic understanding of forest measurements. It also will help them collect some of their own data and strengthen their interactions with professional foresters and technicians regarding data-based forest management decisions. Class will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, located at 10881 N Boyer Road. To register online click here, then scroll to, and click on "University of Idaho Extension: Panhandle Forestry"

19 Confidence in Boating Class. Offered by the Sandpoint Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla, join from 9-11 a.m. at the U.S Forestry Building, 1602 Ontario St. $7 per person, or $10 per family of four. If you might potentially take the wheel,  make sure you know what to do in an emergency. Older children encouraged to attend. To register contact Beverly Hannibal at [email protected] or call 509-951-9191.

19 Silent Disco Dance: Secret Sunrise. Join in at the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. This free event is led by Tahlia Joy. Designed to uplift the spirit, inspire joy, and connect with self and others. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

19 Natural Connections. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can join in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St., for a day of activities such as a silent disco, ayurvedic summer wellness (includes cooking & eating lunch), and art journaling.

19 Dover's Monarch Festival. Join from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the City of Dover, off the Railroad Spur on 4th St. Dover became a Monarch City last year and is celebrating with a monarch butterfly festival with assistance from the The Mighty Monarchs Conservation Group. There will be craft vendors, food, and music, along with a variety of children’s activities, including a petting zoo, face painting, and monarch related crafts. A special Monarch Jr. Ambassador program will be promoted for school age children to enjoy and fun and educational learning experience about the monarch butterfly. The highlight of the day will be an interactive Monarch flight house and scheduled monarch butterfly release(s) during the afternoon. This event is intended to celebrate Dover’s commitment to monarch preservation and to bring awareness and Monarch related information to the community.

19 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.

19 Ladies Homestead Gathering: Fruit Tree Guilds. This gathering will be focused on fruit tree guilds. Garden guru Marrion Newsam-Banks will give in-depth details to help establish this permaculture practice in your own garden. Open to Ladies 16+ and nursing babies. Join at the LDS Church, 3281 US-2 in Priest River from 1-3 p.m.

20 Kanikapila Sundays. Join at Sunshine on Cedar, 334 N. First Ave., at 3 p.m. every Sunday. Kanikapila, in Hawaiian, translates to 'let's play music'. It is informal, emphasizing a fun and relaxed atmosphere, and encourages participation from musicians of all skill levels. Bring your own instrument.

21 Monday Strollerbrary. Join at 9:30 a.m. at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. Bring your small children in strollers for an adult-paced walk to engage with child development professionals and connect with other parents. Stay after the walk to enjoy a baby-friendly story time. Strollerbrary will continue thru July 28.

21 Kids' Fairy Garden Workshop. Looking for a summer activity to do with your little plant lover? Kids ages 4 to 10 will get to choose a real houseplant, learn how to plant and care for it, and then bring their tiny garden to life with a selection of playful figurines. $25 per child; includes all supplies. Hosted by Verdant Plant Shop at 219 Church St from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Register here.

21-23 Teen: 3D Design Camp. Join from 1-3 p.m. in the lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where teens will be working with 3 dimensional art mediums like polymer clay, and wire. You will make tissue paper lanterns to take home. Register here.

22 Tree Cookie Tuesday. Join in from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arboretum, 611 Ella St. (near Lakeview Park) to solve three different mysteries. Take home a cookie and project after the 20 minute program. July 15 will focus on beetles, July 22 is spiders, and July 29 will be ants.

22 Tuesday Tales & Trails. Join at 9:30 a.m. at Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. for a weekly one-mile hike, reading books along the way. Perfect for the littlest adventurers ages 2-5, but everyone's invited to attend this literary journey through nature. Tales & Trails will continue thru July 29.

22 Clark Fork: Acrylic Painting. Join in at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork library to practice various simple techniques to create a colorful acrylic painting.

22 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.

22 Registration Deadline: Art Talk #4 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. This talk is on American voices that rocked the world. Class will be held July 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. $18. Learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

22 Registration Deadline: Gelli Plate Printmaking with Alison Barrows-Young. Gelli plate printing is a fun, versatile, and accessible mono-printing technique that requires only a few basic skills to start but can evolve into a deep exploration with unpredictable results. The plate is a durable, reusable gel surface that allows you to create unique prints on paper and fabrics. This class will be held on July 28, Aug. 4, & 11 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student. 

23 Citizen Science at Waterlife Discovery Center. Join in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, where you can drop by and enjoy library-supplied activities. Borrow supplies to view wildlife and/or look for nature "samples," then use microscopes to look closely.

23 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for a weekly story in the garden followed by a garden-focused activity. This is geared towards 6-9 year olds. Gardenbrary will continue thru July 30.

23 Blood Drive. Join in the community rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. where Vitalant is hosting a blood drive. The goal is 18 donors. Registration is recommended at Vitalant.org.

23 Wednesday STEM at the Market. Join from 3-4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Farmers' Market at Farmin Park. Families and children of all ages are invited to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on experiences. STEM at the Market will continue through July 30.

23 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.

23 Wednesday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into room 102 to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-7 p.m.

23 Registration Deadline: Abstract Painting with Alison Barrows-Young. 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 on July 29, August 5 & 12 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

24 Drawing Life in the Garden. Join in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to learn drawing techniques and enjoy the meditative morning practice of drawing. All materials provided. Come to any or all of the classes. All levels are welcome, open to adults & teens. Thursdays thru July 31.

24 Thursday Young Readers Book Club. Join at the Sandpoint Library garden, 1407 Cedar St. at 10 a.m. for 4-6th graders to have lively chats on three books during the summer, complete with fun activities that bring the stories to life.

24 Alcohol Inks on Rocks with Lynn Walters. Join at CREATE, 900 W. 4th in Newport at 11 a.m. where Lynn will be demonstrating alcohol inks on rocks.

24 Spellbound: A Wizard's Workshop with Cecil the Magician. Join in at 2:30 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for an afternoon of spell-casting, potion brewing, and interactive magical fun.

24 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.

24 Spellbound: A Wizard's Workshop with Cecil the Magician. Join in at 6 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for an evening of spell-casting, potion brewing, and interactive magical fun.

25 Friday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into room 102 to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 12-4 p.m.

25-27 ITA Volunteer Trail Project: Coeur d'Alene River Trail. Join the Idaho Trails Association for their first "Old Timer" project, for people 65+. This is a beautiful trail with National Recreation Trail status. Help ITA to improve it for hikers and equestrians. ITA provides the tools and training. Volunteers just need a willingness to work hard and a love for the outdoors. To sign up, or see other projects, visit IdahoTrailsAssociation.org/projects.

26 Bonner County Fairgrounds Volunteer Day. Join in at 4203 N. Boyer Ave. from 9 a.m. to noon to help get the grounds ready and clean for the 98th annual Bonner County Fair. Please confirm your participation by emailing [email protected] or call 208-263-8414.

26 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.

27 Kanikapila Sundays. Join at Sunshine on Cedar, 334 N. First Ave., at 3 p.m. every Sunday. Kanikapila, in Hawaiian, translates to 'let's play music'. It is informal, emphasizing a fun and relaxed atmosphere, and encourages participation from musicians of all skill levels. Bring your own instrument.

28 Monday Strollerbrary. Join at 9:30 a.m. at Travers Park, 2016 Pine St. Bring your small children in strollers for an adult-paced walk to engage with child development professionals and connect with other parents. Stay after the walk to enjoy a baby-friendly story time. Strollerbrary will continue thru July 28.

28 Registration 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 August 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

29 Tree Cookie Tuesday. Join in from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arboretum, 611 Ella St. (near Lakeview Park) to solve three different mysteries. Take home a cookie and project after the 20 minute program. July 15 will focus on beetles, July 22 is spiders, and July 29 will be ants.

29 Tuesday Tales & Trails. Join at 9:30 a.m. at Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St. for a weekly one-mile hike, reading books along the way. Perfect for the littlest adventurers ages 2-5, but everyone's invited to attend this literary journey through nature. Tales & Trails will continue thru July 29.

29 Clark Fork: Tie Dye. Join at 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library to make your own tie-dyed shirt to take home. Supplies provided.

29 Book Club. From 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can meet and discuss "War Librarian" by Addison Armstrong with library staff and community. Adults and teens.

29 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.

30 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 STEAM 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.

30 Wednesday Gardenbrary. Join at 10 a.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. for a weekly story in the garden followed by a garden-focused activity. This is geared towards 6-9 year olds. Gardenbrary will continue thru July 30.

30 Monarch Butterfly Flight House. Come experience the wonders of Idaho's state insect, the Monarch Butterfly. There will be an enclosed tent where you'll be able to explore their habitat, and feed them. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

30 Wednesday STEM at the Market. Join from 3-4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Farmers' Market at Farmin Park. Families and children of all ages are invited to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on experiences. STEM at the Market will continue through July 30.

30 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.

30 Wednesday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into room 102 to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-7 p.m.

31 Drawing Life in the Garden. Join in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to learn drawing techniques and enjoy the meditative morning practice of drawing. All materials provided. Come to any or all of the classes. All levels are welcome, open to adults & teens. Thursdays thru July 31.

31 Thursday Young Readers Book Club. Join at the Sandpoint Library garden, 1407 Cedar St. at 10 a.m. for 4-6th graders to have lively chats on three books during the summer, complete with fun activities that bring the stories to life.

31 Clark Fork: Harry Potter Birthday Party & Escape Room. Drop in with some friends to celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday with snacks, activities, and an escape room at the Clark Fork Library at 2 p.m.

31 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.

31 Teen: Nerf Battle. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. is inviting teens for an evening nerf battle after the library has closed. 7-8 p.m. There will be targets for practice prior to the battles. Register here.

And in August...

4-15 Summer Academy at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint: Session 2. Youth Choir, Orchestra, Ensemble Choir with a performance on Aug. 19. Get more information and sign up at SandpointConservatory.org/sa2025.

10-12 Field Day & Seed School. Join at Greentree Naturals, 2003 Rapid Lightning Creek Rd., for a field day followed by a 2-day seed school at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. Learn more or register here.

10-16 ITA Volunteer Trail Project: Heart Lake. Join the Idaho Trails Association to help clear trails in the remote Mallard-Larkin Pioneer Area. A Forest Service pack string will haul crew gear and tools to a remote camp where they will spend the week (with a day off in the middle to explore) working trails in the area. ITA provides the tools and training. Volunteers just need a willingness to work hard and a love for the outdoors. To sign up, or see other projects, visit IdahoTrailsAssociation.org/projects.

13 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 2 p.m. to make and record your nature investigations with microscopes and other sciency equipment from the Library's STEAM 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.

13 Free Food Distribution. Free food distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the food runs out.  This event will be held in the parking lot of Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1900 Pine Street in Sandpoint (across the street from Litehouse YMCA).  These events are open to everyone; simply drive in and get loaded up with groceries.  Distributions vary, however often include produce, meat, bread, and pantry items.  Guests are asked not to arrive before 11, as it can cause traffic and safety concerns.  Please enter from Lincoln Avenue.  There will be one final distribution at this location on August 13th.

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 2 p.m. to make and record your nature investigations with microscopes and other sciency equipment from the Library's STEAM 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.