Here is what's happening in January 2019!

19 READY! For Kindergarten Parent Workshop. Registration is open for the READY! For Kindergarten free early childhood literacy workshop for parents of children birth to age 5 (held three times a year in Sandpoint). Parents learn how to "play with a purpose" and the importance of reading to your child in order to develop the important skills they will need for success in school. National program paid for locally by Panhandle Alliance for Education.  Free workshop, toys, activities, books and childcare! Register at ReadySandpoint.org or 208-263-7040.

19 Explore Virtual Reality - Reserve Sessions. Reserve a 15-minute session in the Sandpoint Library's new Virtual Reality room. Sessions are between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve at eBonnerLibrary.org/Events. For more information, contact the Tech Desk at 208-263-6930 ext.1251.

22 Mother Goose. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts stories and singing for babies and toddlers ages 0-13 and their caregivers at 10 a.m. Plus, stay and play until 10:40 a.m. eBonnerLibrary.org. 208-263-6930 ext. 1211 *Held every Tuesday.

22 VolunteerMatch Live! Uptown Bagel, 301 Cedar St. (next to The Fat Pig), hosts a VolunteerMatch Live! event from 10 a.m. to noon presented by Sandpoint Community Resource Center. Everyone is welcome to stop by - there will be door prizes, special volunteer deals, free samples, and a VIP Bagelwich Special! Come match your passion with a local cause that needs you.

22 Preschool Storytime. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts stories and crafts for kids age 2-5 and their caregivers at 11 a.m. Free and open to the public. eBonnerLibrary.org. For more information, contact Suzanne Davis at 208-263-6930 ext. 1211 or [email protected]. *Held every Tuesday.

22 Basic Computer Class. The Sandpoint Libary, 1407 Cedar St., holds a computer class for beginners in a small-group setting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the upstairs computer lab. Registration is required by calling 208-263-6930.

22 Intro to Virtual Reality. Explore the world with Google Earth VR during drop-in sessions between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Under 18 must accompany parent consent form; under 10 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. For more information, contact the Tech Desk: 208-263-6930 ext.1251. eBonnerLibrary.org. *Held every Tuesday.

22 Geezer Forum. Columbia Bank, 414 Church St., hosts the Geezer Forum from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Paul Graves. Digital Aging: Photo Conversation Starters Toward Positive Aging, featuring Graves along with Lisa Turner, a local photographer. Presented by Elder Advocates; free and open to the public. 208-610-4971 *Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

22 Robotics. Explore STEAM with Lego Mindstorm robotics from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St. eBonnerLibrary.org. 208-266-1321 *Held every Tuesday.

22 MAGIC the Gathering. Teens meet in Community Room B to play the game MAGIC at 3:30 p.m. eBonnerLibrary.org. 208-263-6930 ext. 1245. *Repeats every Tuesday.

22 Seventh and Eighth Grade Math Homework Help. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts drop-in math help with tutors from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center, Room 202. Free and open to the public. 208-265-2665 *Held every Tuesday.

22 3D Printing Workshop. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts a 3D Printing Workshop at 5 p.m. Design your own 3D printed object, and also learn some fascinating ways 3D printers are being used. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 208-266-1321. *Held on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

22 Introduction to Woodworking. Design and build your own hardwood cutting board set during this one-session class, held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at MakerPoint, 1424 N. Boyer Ave. Learn how to use the jointer, planer and table saw to surface and prep raw lumber. Design your own boards with as much simplicity or complexity as you like! Lastly, enjoy the art of finishing your boards hands-on with planers, sanders and other tools. This class gives you a truly pro-grade experience and you leave with your own cutting board set! Class fee is $71 ($2 city discount) per session, and includes a selection of hardwood for an approximately 18" x 12" cutting board. Register by Jan. 20 at Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, 1123 Lake St., or call 208-263-3613.

23 KRFY Morning Show. Morning Show hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler discuss a current affairs topic. Tune in at 8 a.m.; or hear a podcast later in the day on the KRFY Podcast page. * Held every Wednesday.

23 Clark Fork Stories and More. Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St., hosts stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8 starting at 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. eBonnerLibrary.org. *Held every Wednesday.

23 Seventh and Eighth Grade Math Homework Help. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts drop-in math help with tutors from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center, Room 202. Free and open to the public. 208-265-2665 *Held every Wednesday.

23 Cooking for College. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts a Cooking for College class at 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Lounge. You will (probably) be broke and you (most likely) won't have a kitchen. So, how can you prepare awesome meals on the cheap and with only small electrical appliances? To find out, join us on a college dorm room culinary journey. Permission slip required; for more information, call 208-263-6930 ext. 1245 or e-mail [email protected].

23 3D Printing Club. Drop in at the new 3D Printing Club from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the VR Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., to collaborate with others and learn more from staff about 3D printing and design. A few laptops will be provided or you may bring your own device. Open to all ages and skill levels. Contact the Tech Desk for more information at 208-263-6930 ext. 1251 for more information.

23 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club Meeting. The Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club meets at 6 p.m. in the Forrest Bird Charter High School, 614 S. Madison Ave. The Toastmasters experience is centered on helping those interested in developing public speaking and leadership skills in a mutually supportive and fun environment. Guests welcome. 208-283-9008. *Held every Wednesday.

25 Clark Fork Mother Goose. Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St., hosts a special story time at 10:15 a.m. for babies and toddlers followed by 20 minutes of playtime. 208-266-1321

26 Nevada: More Than a Sagebrush Ocean. The Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society and Sandpoint Parks and Recreation sponsor a presentation with Steve Anderson titled "Nevada: More Than a Sagebrush Ocean" from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. The basin and range province contains unique habitats for plant and animal species. Isolated mountain ranges stand in stark contrast to surrounding deserts and contain many plants that are similar to the Northwest. The presentation will concentrate on northeast Nevada and discuss plants, animals and some land management issues. Anderson graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.A. in Wildlife-Fisheries Resources, and then spent two years in Kenya working for the Peace Corps before a 30-year career with the U.S. Forest Service. Anderson is a coauthor of "Ruby Mountain Flora." Program is free and open to the public.

26 Explore Virtual Reality - Reserve Sessions. Reserve a 15-minute session in the Sandpoint Library's new Virtual Reality room. Sessions are between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve at eBonnerLibrary.org/Events. For more information, contact the Tech Desk at 208-263-6930 ext.1251.

26 Visual/Verbal Exchange, Presentation and Show - Part 1: The Exchange. Participants meet and swap pieces by a "draw-out-of-a-hat" process at 2 p.m. in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Each participant may bring 1 to 2 pieces of work. This is a free event that will stimulate the imagination and stir your creative juices. This is a four-part activity that's open to poets, short prose/story writers, balladeers, painters, illustrators, sculptors, fiber artists and the like, and is a collaborative event between Sandpoint Parks and Recreation and the East Bonner County Library District. Registration required by calling 208-263-3613; deadline is Jan. 15.

28 Seventh and Eighth Grade Math Homework Help. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts drop-in math help with tutors from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center, Room 202. Free and open to the public. 208-265-2665

28 Mended Hearts Support Group. Bonner General Health's Cardiac Rehab team is partnering with Mended Hearts, a national and community-based nonprofit organization, to host a monthly support group for heart patients, their families, and caregivers. Together they will offer education, and emotional and practical support. Meetings are from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the classrooms at Bonner General Health, 520 N. Third Avenue. Call 208-265-7480 for more information. *Held on the fourth Monday of every month.

28 Teens' Support Group. The Human Connection, 2023 Sandpoint West Dr., hosts a Teens Support Group from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Connect with other teens, learn, share, and have fun! Facilitated by master's level counselor Keely Brannigan. All are welcome, so just drop in! Donations welcome. Learn more on the Facebook page or call 208-265-5412. *Held every Monday.

29 Basic Computer Class. The Sandpoint Libary, 1407 Cedar St., holds a computer class for beginners in a small-group setting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the upstairs computer lab. Registration is required by calling 208-263-6930.

29 Intro to Virtual Reality. Explore the world with Google Earth VR during drop-in sessions between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Under 18 must accompany parent consent form; under 10 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. For more information, contact the Tech Desk: 208-263-6930 ext.1251. eBonnerLibrary.org. *Held every Tuesday.

29 Robotics. Explore STEAM with Lego Mindstorm robotics from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St. eBonnerLibrary.org. 208-266-1321 *Held every Tuesday.

29, 31, Feb. 5, 7 Kids Knitting Class Series. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts a Kids Knitting Class Series starting at 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required: call 208-263-6930 ext. 1211 or e-mail [email protected].

29 MAGIC the Gathering. Teens meet in Community Room B to play the game MAGIC at 3:30 p.m. eBonnerLibrary.org. 208-263-6930 ext. 1245. *Repeats every Tuesday.

29 Seventh and Eighth Grade Math Homework Help. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts drop-in math help with tutors from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center, Room 202. Free and open to the public. 208-265-2665 *Held every Tuesday.

30 Clark Fork Stories and More. Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St., hosts stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8 starting at 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. eBonnerLibrary.org. *Held every Wednesday.

30 Seventh and Eighth Grade Math Homework Help. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts drop-in math help with tutors from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center, Room 202. Free and open to the public. 208-265-2665 *Held every Wednesday.

30 Kids Poetry Class. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts a Kids Poetry Class starting at 2:30 p.m. 208-263-6930 ext. 1211

30 Teen Speed Reading Book Club. How many people can you get to read that book you just fell in love with? Come to the first Speed Read Book Club, starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., to find your next great read. You'll have five minutes to convince another teen to read the book before the bell rings and they get to tell you their story. 208-263-6930 ext. 1245 or [email protected].

31 Infant Lap-Sit Rhyme Time. Meet other parents and share in free early language and development classes for infants and pre-walkers during Infant Lap-Sit Rhyme Time at 10 a.m. in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Free and open to the public. 208-263-6930 ext. 1211 *Continues every Monday through March 7

Here is what's coming up in February 2019!

2 Sandpoint Friends of the Library Book Sale. Sandpoint Library hosts the FOL Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public, so come browse around! eBonnerLibrary.org. *Held on the first Saturday of every month.

2 Bella Note Musical Program. Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts the Bella Note Musical Program at 10:30 a.m. Part of a monthly series running through December, this program features a different musical theme and is geared for families with young children. eBonnerLibrary.org. For more information, call 208-263-6930 *Held on the first Saturday of the month.

6 3D Printing Workshop. The Clark Fork Library, 601 Main St., hosts a 3D Printing Workshop from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Design your own 3D printed object, and also learn some fascinating ways 3D printers are being used. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 208-266-1321. *Held on the first Wednesday of every month.

9 Stories and More. Presented by Sandpoint Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program, Stories and More is held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Waldorf School, 2007 Sandpoint West Dr. Under the guidance of a Waldorf-trained and experienced Early Childhood teacher, this free event includes a puppet story, seasonal activities, play and a light snack. Open to 1-, 2- and 3-year-olds and one parent or caregiver. RSVP: 208-265-2683. *Held on the second Saturday of every month.

9 eSports League. Making eSports available to high school gamers by facilitating healthy competition on a varsity level in a comfortable environment is the mission of the HSEL. The Sandpoint Library is partnering with the SHS eSports team to further that mission, meeting at 1 p.m. in the library's Teen Lounge at 1407 Cedar St. More information: 208-263-6930 ext. 1245

11 Parkinson's Support Group. Individuals affected by Parkinson's, family, caregivers, and friends are encouraged to attend the Parkinson's Support Group, held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the BGH Health Services Building, 423 N. Third Ave., Ste. 101. For more information, contact Elizabeth Neuder at 208-265-3325. *Held on the second Monday of each month.

12 Geezer Forum. Columbia Bank, 414 Church St., hosts the Geezer Forum from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Paul Graves. This week's topic is Health and Longevity, Lessons From a Yogi in the Blue Zones, featuring Peter Mico, founder and teacher of Blue Zones Yoga. Presented by Elder Advocates; free and open to the public. 208-610-4971 *Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

13 VolunteerMatch Live! Sandpoint Community Resource Center invites the public to a VolunterMatch Live! event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Evans Brothers Coffee, 524 Church St. Everyone's invited to come connect with your community; snacks will be provided. For more information, call JoAnna Quick at 208-255-4025.

18-March 13 U.S.C.G.A. Boating Safety and Seamanship Course. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a course covering navigation, charting, mechanics, and more. Certificates are presented upon completion of course examination. Most insurance companies offer a discount on boat insurance to policy holders who have certification. Class is held from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 20, 25, 27 and March 4, 6, 11, 13 in the USFS Conference Room, 1602 Ontario St. Cost is $35. Class fee includes manual and test materials. Registration deadline is Feb. 14 - register at Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, 1123 Lake St., or online. For class information, call Mark (208) 255-1125 or Brian at 208-946-3994.

19 Parent Grief Support Group. For parents grieving the loss of a child, this monthly support group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at Creations of Sandpoint on the Cedar Street Bridge, 334 N. First Ave. This is an ongoing, informal support group meeting that is open to all parents who have experienced the loss of a child at any age. These bereavement services are offered at no cost to parents who would like to receive support; grandparents are also welcome. Please contact Lissa DeFreitas at 208-265-1185 for an application or for more information. *Held on the third Tuesday of every month.

26-March 27 Youth WildCrafting. Kaniksu Land Trust hosts a WildCrafting program for youth - designed to teach participants how to use their hands to create a variety of nature-based crafts - during this 5-week session. Previous sessions have explored salmon-skin and deer-hide tanning, wild food preparation, arrow making, coal burned bowls and more. Session costs $35 - visit Kaniksu.org or call 208-263-9471.

26 Geezer Forum. Columbia Bank, 414 Church St., hosts the Geezer Forum from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Paul Graves. This week's topic is Boxing for Parkinson's: A Guy With Parkinson's and His Angel, featuring AC Woolnough, Ambassador of the World Parkinson's Congress 2019, and Pamela Woolnough (the Angel). Presented by Elder Advocates; free and open to the public. 208-610-4971 *Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

27 Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism is Turning the Internet Against Democracy. The East Bonner County Library sponsors a showing and discussion of this one-hour documentary, starting 6 p.m. in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Adapted from the book by Robert W. McChesney, the film takes a look at how the Internet has revolutionized communication – and whether it has been the egalitarian platform for thought and information envisioned when it began. How has the sheer volume of information and discourse provided by the Internet affected the way we think? What about the quality of that information, i.e., fake news? In what ways have the potent forces of capitalism and the free market changed the Internet's development – and how it is likely to develop in the future? Following the showing, Chris Bessler of Keokee media and marketing, and publisher of SandpointOnline.com, will lead a discussion. Free; everyone is invited.

Here is what's coming up in March 2019!

9 READY! For Kindergarten Parent Workshops. Registration is open for the Fall 2018 READY! For Kindergarten Workshop held Oct. 13. These free early childhood literacy workshops for parents of children birth to age 5 are held three times a year in Sandpoint. Parents learn how to "play with a purpose" and the importance of reading to your child in order to develop the important skills they will need for success in school. National program paid for locally by Panhandle Alliance for Education.  Free workshop, toys, activities, books and childcare! Register in advance at ReadySandpoint.org or 208-263-7040.

12 Geezer Forum. Columbia Bank, 414 Church St., hosts the Geezer Forum from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Paul Graves. This week's topic is Out-of-the-Box Ways to Get Out of the Box of Depression, featuring Ginna Maus, LCSW, Private Practice Counselor. Presented by Elder Advocates; free and open to the public. 208-610-4971 *Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

20 Panhandle Forest Collaborative Meeting. A meeting will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bonner County Administration Building's first floor conference room at 1500 Highway 2. 406-830-3369

26 Geezer Forum. Columbia Bank, 414 Church St., hosts the Geezer Forum from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Paul Graves. Thriving vs. Surviving: Building Resiliency After Trauma, featuring Keely Brannigan, LPC, Somatic Therapist. Presented by Elder Advocates; free and open to the public. 208-610-4971 *Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.