Here is what's happening in June!

14-18 Mystery Island Vacation Bible School. Northside Christian Fellowship, 4400 Colburn Culver Rd., hosts Mystery Island Vacation Bible School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 14-18. Open to children age 3 up to 6th grade. For more information, call 208-290-8025.

15, 17 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

15 BCRCC Meeting. Bonner County Republican Central Committee meets on the third Tuesday of every month, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Ponderay Events Center.

16 Art Class and Open Studio. Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts an Art Class and Open Studio every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Develop skills in painting and drawing; a variety of techniques will be taught, including basic drawing and beginning acrylic. Bring your own supplies or there will be supplies available for your use. Cost is $5 per class; all abilities welcome. 208-264-5481. *Repeats every Wednesday.

16 Common Toxicities. Join VCA-North Idaho Animal Hospital and Kaniksu Land Trust for a free, family-friendly activity this summer. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at North Idaho Animal Hospital. We all know about chocolate, and grapes, and raisins, but what about onions? Did you know that blue-green algae are toxic to pets? Come learn about why it’s important to keep pets away from everyday items, including compost, pain medications, and sugar-free gum.

17 Alzheimer's Support Group. A free Alzheimer's Support Group is held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Tango Café Meeting Room in the Columbia Bank Building, 414 Church St. The group is for families, caregivers, and friends of those with Alzheimer's, dementia, and any related disorder. Contact Jan Griffitts for more information at 208-290-1973, [email protected]. *Held on the first and third Thursday of each month.

18 The Voice North Idaho. At 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on various topics. Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.

19 Kaniksu Folk School - Foraging for Food & Medicine. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Pine Street Woods. Karie Lee facilitates a beginner-level class on identifying edible and medicinal plants that grow in our area. Kaniksu Folk School is a Kaniksu Land Trust initiative for adults that aims to enrich lives and foster an ethic of stewardship through the sharing of traditional crafts and music. Classes are taught by skilled artisan instructors. Space is limited to ensure small class size. Registration: $50. Click to register. 

20 Hiking With Your Dog: Trail Etiquette and a Reliable Recall. Join VCA-North Idaho Animal Hospital and Kaniksu Land Trust for a free, family-friendly activity this summer; 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Pine Street Woods. We're teaming up with the Kaniksu Land Trust to learn how to share the trails responsibly with other hikers and bikers. One of the most important skills for hiking with your dog? A rock-solid recall! We’ll give you tips on making “Rover, come!” a game for your dog.

22 Acupuncture Open House. 9 Crows Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, 620 Wellington Pl. in Hope, holds an open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. 9crows.com.

22 Geezer Forum. Held from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Join by emailing Paul at [email protected].

24 Fly Tying and Casting Demonstrations. Tom Benson, an Idaho Master Naturalist, will give Fly Tying and Casting Demonstrations at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon. Learn Concept, History, Lifecycle of Flies, Principles of Catch and Release, Types of Flies, Plus Tying a fly. Then a casting demonstration on the pond. The WaterLife Discovery Center will also be open to enjoy at that time.

24 Friends of the Panida Annual Meeting. Friends of the Panida hold their annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the East Bonner County Library Community Room A at 1407 Cedar St. For more information, email [email protected] or call 208-263-9894.

26 Gardeners Gathering. Come and share your gardening successes, challenges, and dreams during the Gardeners Gathering, 10 a.m. at the Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. in Hope. Beginners and experts are welcome to talk gardening for an hour, plus have fun meeting gardening friends! Held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month; donations encouraged to support MCC. For more information, email [email protected].

27 Water Safety and Boating With Your Pet. Join VCA-North Idaho Animal Hospital and Kaniksu Land Trust for a free, family-friendly activity this summer from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Sandpoint 3rd St. Pier. How can you teach your pet to enjoy a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard? Does your pet’s lifejacket even work (ask us how we know you have to check)? Can you recognize signs of fatigue when your dog is swimming? Do pets need sunscreen? And what even is cold water tail, anyway? We’ll answer these questions as well as any others you have.

Ongoing :: NAMI Far North Support Groups Online. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Far North hosts a Family Support Group and a Connections Peer-Led Support Group online. For more information, email [email protected].

Here is what's coming up in July!

1 KRFY's Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.

6 BCRWI Meeting. The General Meeting of the Bonner County Republican Women, Inc. will be held at the Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way, at 10:15 a.m. RSVP at BCRWInc.com. *Repeats on the first Tuesday of every month.

10 Kaniksu Folk School - Felted Bag Class. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Pine Street Woods. Hilary Petterson facilitates a beginner-level felt bag class. Supplies included in registration cost. Kaniksu Folk School is a Kaniksu Land Trust initiative for adults that aims to enrich lives and foster an ethic of stewardship through the sharing of traditional crafts and music. Classes are taught by skilled artisan instructors. Registration: $60. Click to register. 

10, 17 and/or 24 Kaniksu Folk School - Three-Part Edible & Medicinal Plants. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Pine Street Woods. Katherine Spann facilitates a three-part course on identification, use, and preparation of useful local plants. Classes can be taken separately or as a whole course. Kaniksu Folk School is a Kaniksu Land Trust initiative for adults that aims to enrich lives and foster an ethic of stewardship through the sharing of traditional crafts and music. Classes are taught by skilled artisan instructors. Registration: $55 per class or $140 for the 3-part course. Click to register.

11 Summer Safety and First Aid Tips. Join VCA-North Idaho Animal Hospital and Kaniksu Land Trust for a free, family-friendly activity this summer, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Pine Street Woods. When is it too hot for your dog or cat to be outside? Will the pavement burn her feet? Do you know what to have in your pet first aid kit, or what to do in case of an injury? Come learn some basic skills to keep your pet safe until you get to the vet.

21 Community Dog Walk. Join VCA-North Idaho Animal Hospital and Kaniksu Land Trust for a free, family-friendly activity this summer, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at North Idaho Animal Hospital. We want you and your dog to join us for a community walk. We’ll meet in front of the clinic and go for an evening stroll along the bike path. Bring your questions, or just your dog and your pick-up bag.

25 Trails, Creepy-crawlies, and Your Pet. Join VCA-North Idaho Animal Hospital and Kaniksu Land Trust for a free, family-friendly activity this summer, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Pine Street Woods. Bears and moose aren't the only creatures we have to worry about in the great outdoors - do you know how to protect your pet from disease-carrying ticks and mosquitoes?  We'll talk about keeping your pets safe from all kinds of parasites, from the obvious like fleas to the lesser-known Cuterebra (which is anything but cute), and answer your questions on heartworm prevention in Idaho.

Ongoing :: NAMI Far North Support Groups Online. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Far North hosts a Family Support Group and a Connections Peer-Led Support Group online. For more information, email [email protected].

Here is what's coming up in August!

7 Kaniksu Folk School - Birch Bark Knife Sheaths. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Pine Street Woods. Shaun Deller facilitates a beginner-level class on making knife sheaths from birch tree bark. Supplies included in registration cost. Kaniksu Folk School is a Kaniksu Land Trust initiative for adults that aims to enrich lives and foster an ethic of stewardship through the sharing of traditional crafts and music. Classes are taught by skilled artisan instructors. Space is limited to ensure small class size. Registration: $70. Click to register.

14 Kaniksu Folk School - Art-Making with Natural Materials. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Pine Street Woods. Amy Stephenson facilitates a class on creating art with nature, from quill pens to beetroot ink. Supplies included in registration cost. Kaniksu Folk School is a Kaniksu Land Trust initiative for adults that aims to enrich lives and foster an ethic of stewardship through the sharing of traditional crafts and music. Classes are taught by skilled artisan instructors. Space is limited to ensure small class size. Registration: $90. Click to register.

21 Kaniksu Folk School - Making and Using a Drop Spindle & Spinning in the Raw. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Pine Street Woods. Kirsten Longmeier facilitates a wool spinning class using a drop spindle. Supplies included in registration cost.  Kaniksu Folk School is a Kaniksu Land Trust initiative for adults that aims to enrich lives and foster an ethic of stewardship through the sharing of traditional crafts and music. Classes are taught by skilled artisan instructors. Space is limited to ensure small class size. Registration: $80. Click to register.