Sandpoint Idaho civic schedules, calendars

Here's what's happening in February

12 Thursday Virtual Reality. Check out the Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. where you can take a 15-minute spot to experience virtual reality. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

12 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Join at the Clark Fork Library for a family movie starting at 3 p.m. Enjoy free popcorn with a Valentine's themed activity. The movie will be Gnomeo and Juliet.

13 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. From 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room come and take part with your waddlers up to 36 months old. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

13 Galentine's Day Candle-Making Class. Join at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. from 5:30-7 p.m. Grab your bestie and join in on this fun filled Galentine's Day with 7B North Designs and Barrel 33. This is an in-person workshop to create your own beautiful, scented candles. Call or stop by the Barrel to reserve your spot in person to save money. Or register online here.

14 Winter Farmer's Market. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., the Sandpoint Farmers' Market will run through the winter.

14 Saturday Family Storytime. From 10:30-11:15 a.m. join in Karen's Kids Room for some fun family storytime. This program is geared to children 2-5 years of age, with their caregivers. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

14 Clark Fork: Lego Open Play. Join from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for an afternoon of Lego play where you can participate in challenges and meet other kids who love to build.

14 Saturday Virtual Reality. Check out the Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. where you can take a 15-minute spot to experience virtual reality. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

14 Registration Deadline: Teapots that Might Hold Water with Collista Krebs. This class demonstrates the oldest form of pottery craftsmanship, the coil. The instructor will provide a mold for the student to shape their coils around in order to make the contour shape. The coils will form a pattern and the complexity of the pattern is designed by the student. Then the class will make spouts, handles and lids and discuss what makes a good teapot. Class will be held on February 20 from 1-4 p.m. $36. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

15 Free Community Gardening Class. The Sagle community invites you to a gardening class at the Sagle Senior Center, 650 Monarch Rd. starting at 2 p.m. Get ready for the plant starts, and get your garden ready for planting with this class. Topics include seed starts, planting and hardening off, soil preparation, extending your season, saving seeds, and other helpful tips and tricks. Different items will also be for sale (cash only) after the class.

17 Bridge. Join at the Sandpoint Area Seniors, 820 Main St. for bridge games starting at 12:30 p.m. Call 208-263-6860 for questions or to reserve your spot.

17 Teen: Content Creators. Join on Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. While there you'll learn the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing.

17 Teen: Book Club. From 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Meet on the third Tuesday, once a month. This months title is "The sum of Us" by Heather McGhee.

17 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the Lab of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

17 Macrame Workshop: Craft a Chic Plant Hanger. Join in at Verdant Plant Shop, 219 Church St. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and craft your own plant hanger. $35 includes instruction and supplies. Register here.

17 Charcuterie Workshop. Join Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. for an elevated, hands-on charcuterie workshop led by Graze & Rose. During this class you'll learn to style a stunning 10" charcuterie platter using premium ingredients. Class will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register or learn more here.

18 Pinochle. Join at the Sandpoint Area Seniors, 820 Main St. for pinochle games starting at 9:30 a.m. Call 208-263-6860 for questions or to reserve your spot.

18 Wednesday Family Storytime. Join from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room. This program is geared to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

18 Clark Fork: Toddler Dance Party. Join at 10:30 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library for a toddler dance party. A fun-filled morning of music, movement, and laughter. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun.

18 Wednesday Movement Games. Take part from 3:15-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms. Geared to children 6+ ears old who are ready to move and groove at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

18 Wednesday 3D Design. Learn 3D design basics from 3:30-5 p.m. in the lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

19 Thursday Virtual Reality. Check out the Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. where you can take a 15-minute spot to experience virtual reality. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

19 Clark Fork: Kids STEM. Join at the Clark Fork Library starting at 3 p.m. for a fun STEM adventure. This program is designed for elementary-aged children.

19 Norse Weaving with Weezil. Join this class at the CREATE Center in Newport (900 W. Fourth) from 3-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required and can be done by dropping by the location or online at createarts.org. This class is for those age 10 and up. $25 covers class instruction and materials. For more information, call 509-447-9277.

20 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. From 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room come and take part with your waddlers up to 36 months old. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

21 Adult Sewing Workshop: Reversible Tote Bag. Experienced staff will offer guidance and help as you stitch together a reversible tote bag at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Community Rooms from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Registration is required and can be done here.

21 KNPS Program: Understanding the Pesticide Problem in Montana's Waterways. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. starting at 9:30 a.m. where Rachel Malison, PhD, Assistant Research Professor at the Flathead Lake Bio Station (FLBS) will join members and friends of KNPS on Zoom to give an in-depth presentation of her pioneering water monitoring program seeking to understand the extent and effects of water contamination on an ecosystem. Her enthusiasm and love of aquatic systems will make for a dynamic and interesting program. Come to socialize at 9:30 a.m., program follows at 10 a.m. nativeplantsociety.org.

21 Write Your Own Poetry Book. Registration is required at createarts.org or by dropping in at CREATE, 900 W. Fourth in Newport. Cost is $25. Class will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ages 12-17 may take this class for free thanks to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, and class is only $25 for those 18 and over. For more information, call 509-447-9277.

21 Saturday Family Storytime. From 10:30-11:15 a.m. join in Karen's Kids Room for some fun family storytime. This program is geared to children 2-5 years of age, with their caregivers. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

21 Seed Starting Workshop for Beginners. Join in the Bonner Country Library meeting room, 1407 Cedar St. from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. This workshop is for gardeners who want to start their own garden seedlings at home. You will learn about soil and seed starting mixes, grow lights, planting, containers, and more from Diane Green, a certified organic farmer in Bonner County for over 30 years. This free workshop is sponsored by Snake River Seed Cooperative.

21 Saturday Virtual Reality. Check out the Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. where you can take a 15-minute spot to experience virtual reality. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

21 Grafting & Propagating for the Home Gardener. Join Marrion Newsam Banks as she teaches about grafting and propagating trees and plants. This is perfect timing, heading into spring. Open to ladies 16+ and nursing babies under 1. No caffeinated drinks are allowed. Held at the LDS Church, 3281 US-2 in Priest River from 1-3 p.m.

23 Bunco. Join in on some Bunco with the Sandpoint Area Seniors, 820 Main St. from starting at 12:30 p.m. Call 208-263-6860 for questions or to reserve your spot.

23 Monday Raspberry Pi Coder's Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Lab of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

23 Sandpoint Lion's Regular Meeting. Join at 6 p.m. at the Lion's Den at 609 S. Ella Ave. These meetings are open to guests who want to learn more about the organization.

24 Bridge. Join at the Sandpoint Area Seniors, 820 Main St. for bridge games starting at 12:30 p.m. Call 208-263-6860 for questions or to reserve your spot.

24 Book Club. Join library staff and community members at the Sandpoint Library Community Rooms, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m. to discuss "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova.

24 Teen: Content Creators. Join on Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. While there you'll learn the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing.

24 Teen: Mario Kart Tournament. From 3-5 p.m. you can challenge your friends to a few races in the Sandpoint Library's Mario Kart Tournament. 1407 Cedar St. Held in the Teen Zone.

24 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the Lab of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

24 Registration Deadline: Meet You in the Middle with Alison Barrows-Young. This is for those with intermediate to advanced skills. Stretch and explore new approaches and ways to think about your art process by evoking your subconscious muse for students dedicated to developing their artistic practice. Classes will meet March 2, 9, and 16 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

25 Pinochle. Join at the Sandpoint Area Seniors, 820 Main St. for pinochle games starting at 9:30 a.m. Call 208-263-6860 for questions or to reserve your spot.

25 Wednesday Family Storytime. Join from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room. This program is geared to children ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

25 Wednesday Movement Games. Take part from 3:15-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms. Geared to children 6+ ears old who are ready to move and groove at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

25 Wednesday 3D Design. Learn 3D design basics from 3:30-5 p.m. in the lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

25 Community Read Book Club. Join in reading books celebrating diversity. This month is "The Sum of Us" by Heather McGhee (pick up at the info desk). Zoom is available. Join in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 5:30-7 p.m.

25 Community Book Study. Join at the Sandpoint Waldorf School, 2007 Sandpoint West Drive, for a 6-week book study starting on Feb 25. This book study is open to the Sandpoint community. Join in reading "Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology" by Diana Graber. There will be new and used copies available for purchase. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

26 Thursday Virtual Reality. Check out the Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. where you can take a 15-minute spot to experience virtual reality. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

26 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Join at the Clark Fork Library for a family movie starting at 3 p.m. Enjoy free popcorn and the movie Aristocats.

27 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. From 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room come and take part with your waddlers up to 36 months old. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

27 3rd Annual Shield Raisers Dinner/Auction Gala. Enjoy a semi-formal evening with a catered dinner by Ivano's and desserts, a silent auction featuring items from local businesses, and meaningful moments with Valor's teachers, leaders, and students. Event will be held at Valor Christian School, 201 N. Division Ave. from 5:30-8 p.m. $75.

28 Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Training Class. Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry (ECCW) Training is an eight-hour course that provides the knowledge, skills, and certification needed to carry safely and responsibly in Idaho. Upon completion, participants receive the certificate required to apply for an enhanced concealed weapons permit. The class by Shoot North Idaho covers firearm safety, marksmanship fundamentals, handgun handling, use-of-force considerations, and includes live-fire range time. Required equipment includes a handgun, ammunition, holster, and safety gear, with most items available in-store. An all-inclusive option is available for $225 and includes all required equipment and ammunition, with only closed-toe shoes needed. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Register here.

28 Saturday Family Storytime. From 10:30-11:15 a.m. join in Karen's Kids Room for some fun family storytime. This program is geared to children 2-5 years of age, with their caregivers. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

28 Saturday Virtual Reality. Check out the Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. where you can take a 15-minute spot to experience virtual reality. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

28 Clark Fork: Evergreen Medicine Wellness Workshop. Craft local remedies with Laura Clemmons from Tendril Apothecary and Healing Center. It's a cozy, hands-on afternoon at the Clark Fork Library where you can learn to make powerful herbal medicine from the evergreens right outside our doors. 1-3:30 p.m.

28 Knit Together (and Crochet). Join from 1-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. There, you will have an afternoon of yarn camaraderie where you can meet other knitters/crocheters, and spend the afternoon making together.

And in March...

3 Injectors Car Club Meeting. Join the injectors for their monthly meet up at the Farmhouse Kitchen, 477227 US-95 in Ponderay. It all starts with a social hour and optional dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a brief meeting at 7 p.m. This gathering brings together car enthusiasts of every kind, from daily drivers to classics and customs. It's a relaxed evening of car talk, familiar faces, and good company, where the conversations last longer than the agenda. Look forward to this the first Tuesday of every month (March-Nov).

5 Panida Theater Community Board Meeting. Join in the Panida Little Theater, 302 N. First Ave. at 5 p.m.

15 Free Community Winter Gardening Class. Join at 2 p.m. at the Sagle Senior Center, 650 Monarch Rd. for this Sagle Community class. Topics include how to have fresh food year round, building greenhouses, no heat winter growing, what to grow month by month, and improvising. Different items will be for sale (cash only) after the class.

21 Spring READY! For Kindergarten Parent Workshops. Join at Farmin/Stidwell Elementary, 1626 Spruce St. at 9:30 a.m. where you can play, learn, and grow. These are early child education 90-minute workshops designed for parents of children ages 0-5. Discover how to play with purpose while supporting your child's social and emotional development. Enjoy expert guidance, free teaching materials, and a take-home bag of toys to keep the learning going at home. Plus free childcare if provided. Learn more or register at panhandlealliance.org/ready-for-kindergarten/.

21 Audition for "1776". Honey Pearl Productions wants you at the New Song Bible Church, 470250 US-95 in Sagle. They're looking for actors to join their cast for the Broadway classic 1776. Men will audition at 10 a.m. and women will audition at 2 p.m. (women auditioning for a traditionally male role should attend the 2:00 p.m. slot). No prepared song or monologue is required. Participants will learn and sing a short section at the audition. Open to male performers 15+ and females 20+ with roles available for a range of experience levels. Rehearsals begin April 7 with performances to be held July 2-5 at the Panida. More details and registration available at honeypearlproductions.com/auditions.