Here's what's happening in December:

1 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-4 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

1-3 Holiday Artist Shop at CREATE. Diverse regional artist will present their work for sale.  Shop will be open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CREATE, 900 W. Fourth in Newport. Enjoy live music on Saturday with Rick Hiller, and Sunday with Joanne Heinz. Shop local this season to help your neighbors, support your community, and find unique and quality gifts.

2 Idaho Native Tree Identification classes. Idaho has a wider variety of native trees than most other Rocky Mountain States. The first step in their care is to be able to correctly identify them.  This class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. Program can accommodate a limited number of people, so pre-register at the University of Idaho Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave. by Friday, November 24. A $10 registration fee will cover everything. For questions about registration call 208-263-8511.

2 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.

2 DIY Holiday Wreaths Swags Class. Join the Holiday Cottage Market at the Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and make your own DIY Wreath or Holiday Swag with fresh greens, and ribbons. This hands-on workshop is being presented by a seasoned floral designer who will teach you fun tips and tricks that will surely add extra sparkle and joy to your holiday season. Book today by calling 800-715-0068.

2 Turning Idaho Trees into Wreaths. Join from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. Here you will learn to make a fresh wreath using native evergreen boughs. Supplies provided include a 14-inch wreath frame, wire, and a selection of native evergreen boughs and pine cones. Program can accommodate a limited number of people, so pre-register at the University of Idaho Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave. by Friday, November 24. A $10 registration fee will cover everything. For questions about registration call 208-263-8511.

2 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

2-9 Winter FunDrive with KRFY. They have all the fun, but they need help with the funds. Call in and pledge your support during your favorite radio shows, or make your donations at KRFY.org. Donors during this week will receive tickets to the Live Radio Show on Dec. 9.

4 Health Hikes. Experience the health, happiness, and community connection of hiking in your community forest, Pine Street Woods, 11915 W. Pine St., with our free monthly Health Hikes. Join on the first Monday of each month for some light morning cardio hiking on a nature trail minutes from downtown. A 45-minute morning nature hike with one of our partner medical professionals will include a group discussion on a current health topic. Bring your water bottle and hiking shoes.

4 Card Making with the NAMI Far North Board. Join NAMI Far North Idaho for their 2nd Annual Card Making Event. Help to send encouragement and joy to loved ones at the State Hospital in Orofino. This year, in addition to cards for patients, you will also be making blank cards for them to send to loved ones. Join in, bring your art supplies, or simply show up. Event will be held at Tango Cafe, 414 Church St. starting at 1:30 p.m.

4 Open Sewing. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity from 2-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms. Stop in to use sewing machines and get expert staff assistance to help you with your sewing project.

4 Monday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.

4 Sounds of Nature with Bella Note. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this preschool music program with a variety of instruments from 4-4:45 p.m.

4 Money Monday. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this adults class from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Community Rooms. Join the first Monday of the month thru February 2024. See the class schedule and details here.

5 MCC Fundamentals of Acrylic Painting. Get out to the Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place from 1-3 p.m. Learn the language of acrylic that all painters use: the art of layers, scumbling, chiaroscuro, and gradients.  Supplies are available or you are welcome to bring your own preferred supplies. $5 fee. www.mccinhope.com

5 HSP: Sew a Stocking. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to learn to use a sewing machine to sew a simple stocking. Limited class size, for grades 4+. 1:30 p.m. Register here.

5 Knit a Hat. Kids Knit a Hat at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn to knit a hat on a round loom for fourth thru sixth graders. Event will start at 3 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room. Register here.

5 Teen Leadership Council. Head over to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the teen room from 3-4:30 p.m. if you are interested in helping the library, and having fun.

5 Coding Club. Join from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.

5 Auditions for 'Sherlock'. Come down to the Panida Little Theater, 300 N. First Ave. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to audition for 'Sherlock', and original play by Teresa Pesce. Auditions will be held for a cast of adults: Sherlock; Watson; Mycroft; Moriarty; Lestrade; deputy Jamison; Mrs. Hudson and her friend Mrs. Perl; heiress Mary and her husband Derrick Penniman; and funeral director Mr. Livingston and his assistant Miss Darcy. Scripts will be provided.

5 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters. You've heard of Toastmasters, now it's time to check it out.  Toastmasters can help you to build confidence, connect with people, and more. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Join on a regular meeting as a guest at any time.

6 Pinochle Wednesdays. Join every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. to play Racehorse Pinochle, double deck. Beginners are always welcome. Games take place at the Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. and it costs $2 to play.

6 Wednesday Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room.

6 Wednesday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.

6 Wednesday Project: Code. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this introductory project-oriented coding program for 4th - 9th graders, led by a volunteer with decades of experience in IT fields. Held in the Exploration Lab from 3:30-5 p.m. Register here.

6 Wednesday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

7 Knit a Hat. Kids Knit a Hat at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn to knit a hat on a round loom for fourth thru sixth graders. Event will start at 3 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room. Register here.

7 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

8 Mother Goose Lapsit Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in Karen's Kids Room at 10:30 a.m. for a singing Storytime with flannel boards and movement for waddlers - 36 months.

8 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-4 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

9 Natural Connections. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity where you can come for all, or part of the day to learn and participate in activities including food preservation, broom making, tapping, and book mending. Full schedule here.

9 DIY Holiday Wreaths Swags Class. Join the Holiday Cottage Market at the Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and make your own DIY Wreath or Holiday Swag with fresh greens, and ribbons. This hands-on workshop is being presented by a seasoned floral designer who will teach you fun tips and tricks that will surely add extra sparkle and joy to your holiday season. Book today by calling 800-715-0068.

9 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

11 Monday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.

12 MCC Fundamentals of Acrylic Painting. Get out to the Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place from 1-3 p.m. Learn the language of acrylic that all painters use: the art of layers, scumbling, chiaroscuro, and gradients.  Supplies are available or you are welcome to bring your own preferred supplies. $5 fee. www.mccinhope.com

12 Kids Book Club. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for book discussions, activities, and treats. Reading is "Royal Guide to Monster Slaying" by Kelley Armstrong. Meet in Karen's Kids Room from 1-2:30 p.m.

12 Teen Science: Candy making. From 3-5 p.m. join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Teen Lounge to learn the science behind how candy is made, and try making your own treats to enjoy. Register here.

12 Coding Club. Join from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.

12 Mini Figurine Painting Lesson. Join in from 5-7 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., where you can paint mini figurines that can be used in gameplay.

12 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters. You've heard of Toastmasters, now it's time to check it out.  Toastmasters can help you to build confidence, connect with people, and more. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Join on a regular meeting as a guest at any time.

13 Pinochle Wednesdays. Join every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. to play Racehorse Pinochle, double deck. Beginners are always welcome. Games take place at the Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. and it costs $2 to play.

13 Wednesday Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room.

13 Wednesday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.

13 Santa's Workshop. Join the Sandpoint Library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the community room. Come make Christmas lantern crafts.

13 Wednesday Project: Code. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this introductory project-oriented coding program for 4th - 9th graders, led by a volunteer with decades of experience in IT fields. Held in the Exploration Lab from 3:30-5 p.m. Register here.

13 Wednesday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

14 Let's Sew: Kids. Meet from 3-4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to join this sewing class for 4th-6th graders to learn how to sew a stocking. Register here.

14 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

14 Fiction Writer's Open Mic Night. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this fun, fast-paced evening of fiction writers reading their work. Fairy tales? High Fantasy? Mystery? Thriller? Poetry? It's anybody's guess. Join starting at 6 p.m.

15 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-4 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

16 Sew Cozy: Cozies & Neck Warmers. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. join the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St, in the Community Rooms to craft some bowl cozies and stylish neck warmers. Seasoned stitchers and newbies are welcome. Limited to 5 participants. Register here.

16 DIY Holiday Wreaths Swags Class. Join the Holiday Cottage Market at the Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and make your own DIY Wreath or Holiday Swag with fresh greens, and ribbons. This hands-on workshop is being presented by a seasoned floral designer who will teach you fun tips and tricks that will surely add extra sparkle and joy to your holiday season. Book today by calling 800-715-0068.

16 Family Storytime. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Karen's Kids Room starting at 10:30 a.m. for a family Storytime with stories and activities appealing to all on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

16 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

16 Lego Open Play. Join the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room for an afternoon of Lego play. Participate in challenges and meet other kids who love to build. Event will be held monthly on the third Saturday of each month.

17 Nova High Christmas Coffee House. Come support Nova High students and community members at Nova High's first Coffee House fundraiser at this open-mic Christmas event. Musical performances, bake sale. $12 for adults and $6 for kids. Event will be held at Evans Brothers Coffee, 524 Church St., from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

18 Monday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.

19 MCC Fundamentals of Acrylic Painting. Get out to the Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place from 1-3 p.m. Learn the language of acrylic that all painters use: the art of layers, scumbling, chiaroscuro, and gradients.  Supplies are available or you are welcome to bring your own preferred supplies. $5 fee. www.mccinhope.com

19 Teen Art: Clay Snowman. Join in at the Sandpoint Library to make yourself (or someone else) a clay snowman. Open to 7th-12th graders from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Room. Register here.

19 Coding Club. Join from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.

19 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters. You've heard of Toastmasters, now it's time to check it out.  Toastmasters can help you to build confidence, connect with people, and more. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Join on a regular meeting as a guest at any time.

20 Pinochle Wednesdays. Join every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. to play Racehorse Pinochle, double deck. Beginners are always welcome. Games take place at the Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St. and it costs $2 to play.

20 Toddler Christmas Party. Starting at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., join in for stories, snacks, games, crafts, and a bell parade in the library.

20 Wednesday Teen Hangout. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts teen hangout from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge, a respectful place to meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow the teen community. Open to 7-12th graders.

20 Pupcakes with Pepper. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this event with Pepper, in Karen's Kids Room. Event runs from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Have a holiday cupcake with Pepper to wrap up the Read to a Dog series.

20 Wednesday Project: Code. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this introductory project-oriented coding program for 4th - 9th graders, led by a volunteer with decades of experience in IT fields. Held in the Exploration Lab from 3:30-5 p.m. Register here.

20 Wednesday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

21 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

21 Santa's Workshop. Join the Sandpoint Library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the community room. Come make Christmas ornaments.

22 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-4 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

23 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

26 Coding Club. Join from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the VR/Exploration Lab. Work with Edison bots Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Participants will primarily use Scratch and Python coding to interact with their robots. You don't need any prior experience to participate.

26 Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters. You've heard of Toastmasters, now it's time to check it out.  Toastmasters can help you to build confidence, connect with people, and more. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Join on a regular meeting as a guest at any time.

27 Wednesday Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room.

27 Wednesday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

28 Thursday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session in the VR/Exploration Lab from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

29 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-4 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

30 Saturday Virtual Reality. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to stop by for a 15-minute VR session. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

And what's coming in January ...