Here's what's happening in March

*Family-to-Family Class. This is a free 4-week educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. NAMI-trained family members who have been there lead the course with presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises. Classes will be held on Thursday nights from April 2 through May 12 from 6-8 p.m. at a downtown Sandpoint location, TBD. To sign up contact Lori at 208-627-3398 or email [email protected].

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.

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

24 Teen Smash Bros. Tournament. Challenge your friends to a few races for the Smash Bros. tournament in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m.

24 Open House. Join at Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. from 4-7 p.m. where city staff will be providing an updated design for the third phase of the downtown revitalization project.

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 in at Karen's Kids Room in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Geared to children 2-5 years of age and their caregivers.

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

25 Wednesday My First Book Club. Join from 3:15 to 4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where children 6-8 years old are invited to join for read-aloud, book discussion, themed games, and more. Starting January 14. Registration required.

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

26 Mobile Food Market. Show up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 602 Schweitzer Cutoff Rd. 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.

26 Clark Fork: Boiling Water Canning Basics. Join at 11 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library to learn to safely preserve your garden using a boiling water canner. Presented by the University of Idaho via Zoom.

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: Kids STEM. It's a fun STEM adventure designed for elementary-aged children. Don't miss out at the Clark Fork Library starting at 3 p.m.

26 Paint & Sip. Join with Nicole Black at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. from 5:30-8 p.m. and sip some wine while you release your inner artist. Get tickets here.

27 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Geared to waddlers up to 36 months old from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

27-28 Idaho Master Naturalists Pend Oreille Chapter 2026 Classes. The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists is welcoming new members with 2026 training classes at the Waterlife Discovery Center in Sagle. Sponsored by Idaho Fish and Game, the program offers in-depth learning about the region's wildlife, plants, waterways and geology, along with hands-on conservation opportunities. Classes run March through October and cover topics such as river restoration, geology, ornithology, native fish recovery, plant identification and more, along with volunteer projects including loon surveys, pollinator programs, invasive species control and youth education. First sessions are March 27 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and March 28 from 9:00 a.m. to noon and you are encouraged to come to both day's classes if possible. Cost is $65 and participants commit to 40 volunteer hours annually. Open to adult learners (older youth considered with parental participation). Learn more, ask questions, or enroll by emailing [email protected]
or visit idfg.idaho.gov/master-naturalist.

27-28 Clark Fork: Book and Media Sale. Check out the Clark Fork Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Support your library and find great deals on books, audio books, DVD's and more.

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 Adult Sewing Workshop: Zero-Waste Produce Bags. Join from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where experienced staff will offer guidance and help you stitch together a drawstring cotton bag. Register here.

28 Intro to Spoon Carving. Join instructor Shaun Deller from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. Cost $35. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes.

28 Saturday Family Storytime. Join from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Geared to children 2-5 years with their caregivers.

28 Legislative Town Hall. Join from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave.

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 Connect - Network - Act. Join the No King's Community Forum from 2-4 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. Come for the music, refreshments, and a chance to learn and share impacts of federal and local policy on life in North Idaho. Hosts will share how you can become more involved. This forum is in coordination with the No Kings street rally from 2-4 p.m. in front of Community Hall. Supplies will be available inside to make signs before the rally.

28 Legislative Town Hall. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. at the West Bonner Library, 118 Main St. in Priest River.

30 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.

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

31 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.

31 Book Club. Join from 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to discuss "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" by Anna Johnston with the library staff and community members.

31 Norse Weave Copper Jewelry. Join instructor Weezil from 5-7 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. Cost $30. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes.

31 Teen: Sandpoint Content Creators. Join from 3-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn the basics of filming, editing, releasing, and marketing.

31 Teen Anime Club. Come meet other anime fans, complete with Anime specific trivia. Write in Japanese calligraphy and eat Japanese snacks from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

31 Registration Deadline: Expressive Oil Painting 2.0 with Alison Barrows-Young. In this class, students will be introduced to Alison’s painting approach and methods.  Content will include oil painting techniques, theory, and classical design approaches. classes will be held on April 6, 13, & 20 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

31 Registration Deadline: Beginning Drawing & Watercolor with Barry Burgess. This class will explore the foundations of the craft of drawing and applying the basic skills of watercolor. Classes will be held on April 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. $72. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

And in April...

1 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.

2 Clark Fork: Crafternoon. Join from 2-4 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library for a spring break craft session. Perfect for kids, parents, and everyone in between.

2 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.

2 - May 21 Family-to-Family Class. This is a free 4-week educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. NAMI-trained family members who have been there lead the course with presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises. Classes will be held on Thursday nights from April 2 through May 12 from 6-8 p.m. at a downtown Sandpoint location, TBD. To sign up contact Lori at 208-627-3398 or email [email protected].

2 Registration Deadline: Macrame Plant Hanger with Sadey Vogel. Macrame is back! In this class you will learn three basic knots. Then, using a wooden ring, cotton cord you will create a decorative hanger. Class will be held on April 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $36. Register or learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

4 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.

4 Kids: Lego Open Play. Join from 1-3 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for challenges, free play, and to meet other kids who love to build.

4 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.

4 Registration Deadline: Kimekomi with Jenni Barry. In this class students will be creating 2-D Kimekomi art that combines the painterly quality of impressionism, with complex quilting. Class will be held on April 10 from 1-5 p.m. $48. Register or learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

5 Registration Deadline: Beginning Acrylic Portrait Painting with Bill Mather. This introductory portrait painting class guides students through the fundamentals of painting realistic human portraits. Classes will be held April 11, 18, 25, and May 2 from 3-6 p.m. $144. Register or learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

6 Sewing at the Library. Take part from 2-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Select a project & materials (or bring your own). Open to adults and teens.

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

7 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.

7 Teen Leadership Council. Teens in grades 7-12, head over to the Teen Zone at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. if you are interested meeting other teens, and helping to plan teen activities at the library. Learn more here.

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

7 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).

8 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.

8 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.

9 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.

9 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.

9 Registration Deadline: Gourds with Weaving with Eileen Marcotte. In this 9-hour class you will learn every step in creating a beautiful woven loom gourd. Classes will be held on April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon and on April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. $108. Register or learn more at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

10 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.

10 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.

11 How to Grow an Abundant Food Garden. Join from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Community Rooms. This class is for the new or experienced gardener. Join for 3 minute workshops taught by local experts. Free.

11 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.

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

11 Knit Together (and Crochet). Join from 2-4 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.

11 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.