Here's what's happening in April

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

13 Library Board Meeting. Starting at 4 p.m. is the monthly library board meeting. Get more information here.

13 What Comes Next? Navigating the Transition to Adulthood. This free community workshop is for parents and caregivers of youth ages 14-21. There is no cost to attend and you'll leave with your own transition toolkit. This event will be held at the Springhill Suites Conference Room, 477490 US-95 in Ponderay from 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you're asking "When do I start planning for life after school?" or "What happens when my child turns 18?" register for your spot now here.

14 Sandpoint Book Club. Join in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m. where you can discuss "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich with library staff and community members.

14 Teen: Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where you can learn the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing every Tuesday.

14 Teen: Crochet. From 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can learn how to crochet a project with Megan Tylor from the library. Registration required.

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

14 Mini Figurine Painting. Join in The Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 5-7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. This event is open to adults and teens.

15 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. Storytimes end for the season on April 25.

15 IDFG Public Meeting. Join Idaho Fish and Game on for a public meeting at 11:00 a.m. (12 p.m. MT)  regarding the expansion of electronic tagging (e-tagging) for game birds. Held both in-person at the Boise Headquarters and virtually via Zoom, the session will discuss proposed rules to modernize the tagging process for species like turkeys and pheasants, eventually eliminating the need for paper tags in the field. This rulemaking effort aims to streamline harvest reporting and prevent issues with lost or damaged physical permits. Get more info here.

15 Clark Fork: Wednesday Crocheting With Friends. Join at the Clark Fork Library from noon to 1:30 p.m. where you can make new friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

15 Clark Fork: Paper Flower Mobile. Join to create your own paper flower mobile using the Cricut machine. Geared to ages 13+. At the Clark Fork Library starting at 2 p.m. Registration required.

15 Persimmon Flower Stitch Workshop. Guided by artisan instructor Hillary DeCecchis, you will jump into this Japanese textile art and learn a beloved Sashiko pattern inspired by the layered geometry of a blooming persimmon flower. This workshop will be held at the Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior St. from 5-6 p.m. for $25. Class is suitable for students 15+. Learn more or sign up at Kaniksu.org.

16 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.

16 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Join at the Clark Fork Library for a family movie (David) and popcorn at 3 p.m.

17 Coffee AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Todd Achilles. 10 a.m. at the Marigold Cafe in the Sandpoint Center, 414 Church St., Sandpoint. Meet with Todd Achilles, Independent veteran candidate for U.S. Senate, while enjoying complimentary coffee and tea. More information at achillesforidaho.com.

17 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. Storytimes end for the season on April 25.

17 Town Hall Meet & Greet with Todd Achilles. 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope, ID. Bring your questions and connect with Todd Achilles, an Independent veteran candidate for U.S. Senate. More information at achillesforidaho.com.

18 Free Shred Day & Food Drive. Come on down to Columbia Bank, 414 Church St. where you can bring up to 3 bags/small boxes of clean shred items to be disposed of. They will also be accepting donations for our local food bank during this time. Shred day will run until 1 p.m. or until the truck is full.

18 Adult Sewing Workshop: Harvest Apron. Join from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Experienced staff will offer guidance and help you stitch together an apron with generous pockets. Registration required.

18 Schitsu'umsh Coeur d'Alene Tribal Plants & Medicines. Join LoVina Louie, Debbie Louie-McGee and Wade McGee (Cherokee) to learn about Coeur d'Alene Tribal plants and medicines at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. As Coeur d'Alene tribal members with strong roots tied to this land and the lake, our approach is respect for all living things, acknowledging our ancestors and the sacrifices they made in order for us to be here, and being open to learning and sharing. Teaching about our traditional foods and medicines allows us to communicate the history, the stories, the ways our people lived and especially the traditional teachings. Socializing with coffee, tea and treats begins at 9:30 a.m., program at 10:00 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society.

18 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. Storytimes end for the season on April 25.

18 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.

18 Seed Starting Workshop. This workshop is for gardeners who want to start their own seedlings at home or in a greenhouse to be used as transplants in the spring. You'll learn about equipment, containers, and more! Join at Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm, 2003 Rapid Lightning Road from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40. Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].

18 Growing in a Greenhouse: Panel Discussion. Join from 1-3 p.m. at the LDS Church in Priest River, 3281 US-2. Gather together to hear from a panel about different ways to utilize a greenhouse. Tip Talk will be on laundry tips and how to extend the life of your clothing.

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.

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

20-24 Sandpoint Citywide Branch Pickup. All residents must have branches ready by 7 a.m. on April 20 as crews will only pass through each block once. Branches must be stacked parallel to the curb on the edge of the street. Branches can be no longer that 6 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter. If other debris is mixed into the stacks, they may not be picked up.

21 Teen: Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where you can learn the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing every Tuesday.

21 Teen: Book Club. Meeting on the third Tuesday every month you can meet in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. This months title is "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman.

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

22 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. Storytimes end for the season on April 25.

22 Clark Fork: Wednesday Crocheting With Friends. Join at the Clark Fork Library from noon to 1:30 p.m. where you can make new friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

22 State of the Lake. Idaho Fish and Game will host the 2026 Lake Pend Oreille 'State of the Lake' Open House from 6-8 p.m. at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. Anglers and community members are invited to learn about fish populations, current conditions, and management efforts while speaking directly with fisheries staff in an informal setting. A recorded video will be available one week in advance, and attendees are encouraged to watch it beforehand and come with questions. No registration is required. See more here.

23 Retirement Mixer. Join at the Elks Lodge, 30196 ID-200 from 3-5 p.m. for the Community Resource EnVision Center's retirement mixer. Please RSVP by calling 208-920-1840, emailing [email protected], or fill out a form here.

23 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.

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

23 Build on Your Land 101 Event. Building on Your Land 101 seminars aim to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the various aspects involved in the construction and building on your land industry. Whether you are a novice looking to grasp the basics or an enthusiast seeking a deeper knowledge, this seminar is designed to cater to all levels of interest. Event will be held at 405 N. Fourth Ave. from 5-6:30 p.m. Register here.

24 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. Storytimes end for the season on April 25.

24 Registration Deadline: Choose Your Own Weaving Adventure with Jan Rust. This class is designed to give the students who have completed Jan’s Beginning Weaving Class an opportunity to create a wall hanging of their own design. Classes will be held on April 30, May 7 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $108. Register or learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

25 Sandpoint French Social Meetup. Join at Paneah's bistro, 334 N. First Ave. Unit 200 for an hour social to practice your French and help others with the language. 9:30 a.m.

25 Earth Day Celebration. Join at the Sandpoint Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a community celebration of planet Earth. This will start with an Earth Day storytime, followed by talks on composting & vermiculture, tree planting workshops, art, games, activities, and more.

25 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.

25-28 Cognitively-Based Compassion Training. Sravasti Abbey hosts a four-day course on Cognitively Based Compassion Training, CBCT®, a secular training developed at Emory University to enhance self-awareness and genuine connection with others. It combines ancient Tibetan methods for developing compassion with contemporary insights from neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and emotion science. CBCT is for people of any or no faith tradition. Accommodations are available at the Abbey; commuters are also welcomed. The course is offered on a donation basis. A $100 offering secures your place. This event will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily at Sravasti Abbey, 692 Country Lane in Newport. See more or register here.

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

28 Mobile Food Market. Show up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive. Up to 250 families will be served (or while supplies last) No appointment or paperwork needed, just come by if you need a hand with some free food. 2-harvest.org.

28 Teen: Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where you can learn the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing every Tuesday.

28 Teen: Card Games. Bring your favorite card game to teach others how to play, or learn a new card game to show your friends. Meet at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Teen Zone from 3-5 p.m.

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

28 BCHS Annual Membership Meeting. Join the Bonner County Historical Society at The Hive, 207 N First Ave. on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. for their Annual Membership Meeting and 2025 report. This public event features a special presentation by acclaimed Northwest author Jack Nisbet, who will share stories of natural history inspired by his latest work. Tickets for the presentation are $15 for BCHS members and $20 for the general public; the business meeting remains free and open to all. Ticket link coming soon.

29 Blood Drive. Vitalant is hosting a blood drive in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The goal is 30 donors. Registration is recommended at vitalant.org.

29 Clark Fork: Wednesday Crocheting With Friends. Join at the Clark Fork Library from noon to 1:30 p.m. where you can make new friends, learn new stitches, share patterns, and create items for hospice or those in need.

30 Medicare 101. Join from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for an in-depth overview of Medicare presented by the Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA).

30 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.

30 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Join at 3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for a free movie (Charlotte's Web) and popcorn.

And in May...

2 Free First Saturday & Hands on History at the Museum. Visit the museum, 611 S. Ella Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free the first Saturday or each month.

3 Sharing the Dharma Day. Join the Buddhist nuns and monks at Sravasti Abbey Buddhist monastery, 692 Country Lane in Newport, for Sharing the Dharma Day. It's a day-long event for newcomers and old friends to explore Buddha's teachings to develop peaceful hearts and minds. The day includes a guided meditation, a teaching on the topic of the day, vegetarian potluck, and a facilitated discussion. Topics come from the book, "Working With Anger," by Sravasti Abbey founder and abbess Ven. Thubten Chodron. No experience required. All are welcomed. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. See more here or register here.

5 Injectors Car Club Meeting. Join the injectors for their monthly meet up at Serv-A-Burger, 907 Fifth Ave. 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).

7 USACE Public Meeting. Join at the Sandpoint Center, 414 Church St. Inside, and next to the Marigold Bistro from 5-7 p.m.

8 Lakes Commission Spring Meeting. Join from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ponderay Event Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way. Public is welcome. Expect updates on the following: aquatic invasive species (including Snake River quagga mussels), federal reserved water rights claims in the Clark Fork/Pend Oreille and Priest basins, the Lake Pend Oreille economic impact study, hydrology research from the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, and regional water supply forecasts and dam operations.

9 Planning Your Organic Garden. It is important to think through your garden project before you buy seeds or transplants. What should I plant? How much should I plant? and Where should I plant it? With a little careful planning and the right plant choices, your veggie garden can provide a bountiful harvest of all your favorites! This in-depth workshop will cover planting schedules, plant spacing, succession planting, crop rotation, creating a garden map, companion planting, and planting for beneficial insect habitat which are all a part of planning for a successful harvest. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm, 2003 Rapid Lightning Rd. $40. Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].

13 Bonner County Amateur Radio Club (BCARC) Meeting. Anyone that has an interest in amateur radio is welcome. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 1325 Pine St. k7jep.org.

23 Fertilizing Your Garden Organically. Fertile soil is the first step in increasing yields. Cultural practices such as cover cropping, and composting will ensure balanced nutrition of your soil in the long run, and organic amendments will help your garden thrive. Learn about foliar feeding, which plants are heavy-feeders, and which ones are not, and how to take a soil sample. This workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Greentree Naturals Certified Organic Farm. $40. Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].