Here's what's happening in October

7 Sewing at the Library. In the Community Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can unleash your creativity and stitch up something special. Select a project with library materials (or bring your own). Choose from a cloth tote bag, neck warmers, bowl cozies, and more. For adults and teens. 2-4 p.m.

7 Monday Women's Walking Group. Meet at the Sand Creek Trail Head, 101 Railroad Depot Rd., from 3-4 p.m. for a brisk walk on the Sand Creek Trail. See the Facebook event here.

7 Book Adventures. From 3-4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can join in to talk about the book, test your trivia knowledge, and do book-related activities on the first and third Mondays of the month. Books are available two weeks before the next book club meeting. Geared to grades 4-6. Register in person at the Kids Area window or online here.

7 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.

7 Public Hearing: Trestle Creek Development. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Lands are once again seeking public comment on the Idaho Club's proposed development near the mouth of Trestle Creek. The Office of Administrative Hearings will host a public hearing at Sandpoint High School, 410 S. Division Ave., on IDL's behalf. 5-8 p.m. The meeting will reconvene on Oct. 8 if Monday's public comment runs over the allotted three hours. Read more here.

7 Career Goals Workshop. Join at the NIC Sandpoint Campus, 515 Pine St. from 5:30-7 p.m. This event is open to the public. This 1.5 hour session is a valuable opportunity to complete the Strong Interest Inventory and advance your career planning. Event is free, but pre-registration is required and can be done here. Please complete the assessment at least 24 hours prior to the workshop and check you email for details on the location.

7 USACE Public Meeting. From 6-8 p.m. you can join at the Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way. Agenda topics at the meeting include: A summary of this summers operations; an overview of upcoming fall/winter operations; and a current status of the spillway gate(s) repair and replacement.

8 Blood Drive. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. is hosting Vitalant for a blood drive from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Community Rooms. There is an urgent need for donors. Registration is recommended, and can be done at Vitalant.org.

8 Geezer Forum. Medicare Enrollment forum in the Community Room at the Umpqua Bank, 414 Church St. from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8 Come Fly With Me. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you to the Teen Lounge where Joel Manfred, a local drone pilot, will present on a growing job market. Come learn about this exciting career from 3-5 p.m.

8 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 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.

8 Family Storytelling Night. From 5-7 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., join for an unforgettable night with special guest Patrick Mitchell, founder of Down to Earth Dad. Be ready to listen, laugh, and enhance your own stories. Free books for kids & free sandwiches.

8 All Things Senior. Over 30 post-secondary options to explore at the Sandpoint High School, 410 S. Division, from 5-7 p.m. Check out dozens of North Idaho businesses, education specialists, college representatives, and career technical spokespeople who are hosting a two-hour seminar to share post-graduation opportunities. Event is open to all North Idaho Students.

8 Mini Figurine Painting. Join in from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library Teen Lounge, 1407 Cedar St., where you can paint mini figurines in a group setting, and learn new tips and tricks. This event will occur the second Tuesday of each month, and is open to teens and adults.

9 Meditation Sound Session & Tarot. Unveil the Future starting at 8 a.m. with the Luna Alchemy Co., 210 Triangle Dr. Ste. F. $20. Please book in advance by texting 208-627-9790.

9 Garden Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in the library garden (or Karen's Kids Room in case of bad weather).

9 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

9 Claiming Your Rights: Be Your Own Patient Advocate. From 12:30-2 p.m. in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., you an learn how the ADA protects individuals and gain tips on self-advocacy in healthcare.

9 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.

9 Wednesday Chess Club. 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.

10 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.

10 Mental Well Being. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., wants to help you learn about a variety of healthy ways to deal with relationships, your nervous system, and how to plan for the future with a local counselor in this three-week series being held in the Teen Lounge from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

11 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

12 Press Your Way out of Bear Conflict. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Farmers' Market in Farmin Park, learn about bear safety and bring your apples and containers to make fresh cider.

12 Parent & Child Sound Session. Join the Luna Alchemy Co, 210 Triangle Dr., Ste. F for a parent & child sound session from 10-11 a.m. Refreshments provided. $30 per parent/child group. Text 208-627-9790 to book.

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

13 Intro to Sashiko with Hillary DeCecchis. 1-3 p.m. at the Big Red Shed, 11735 W. Pine. Sign up for this Kaniksu Folk School class to learn this ancient style of Japanese stitching and how to apply this technique to your mending projects. Complete kits will be provided. Register: kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool

13 Dover Survey Deadline. City officials are running a community survey for use in updating the city's comprehensive plan. There will be paper surveys available at the Dover Harvest Festival planning booth on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The survey is anonymous and runs through Oct. 13. You can find it online at cityofdover.id.gov as well.

14 Monday Women's Walking Group. Meet at the Sand Creek Trail Head, 101 Railroad Depot Rd., from 3-4 p.m. for a brisk walk on the Sand Creek Trail. See the Facebook event here.

15 HSP My 1st Book Club. This is a book club for 1st thru 3rd graders at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. at 11 a.m. It will start with 15 minutes of reading, followed by 10 minutes of drawing your favorite part and sharing, 10 minutes of trivia questions, and then 20 minutes to participate in a craft, STEM activity, or movement activity and snack. Limited copies of cooks can be picked up beginning the Tuesday before each book club day.Get more info and register here.

15 Teen Book Club. From 3-5 p.m. you can meet in the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to take part in the discussion of a monthly title. You will do themed activities, and enjoy some yummy treats as well. Meet other teens that love to read. Get registration information here.

15 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 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.

15 Library Board Meeting. Being held in the Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. starting at 4 p.m.

15 Hammered Copper Craft with Weezil Samter. 5-7 p.m. at the Big Red Shed, 11735 W. Pine. All ages welcome at this Kaniksu Folk School class. Discover the wonders of copper and the many different crafts you can make from recycled materials. Register: kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool

15 Candidate Forum. Learn what you can about the candidates running for office before casting your vote on November 5. Join the election forum hosted by sandpointonline.om, 88.5 KRFY Panhandle Community Radio, and the Sandpoint Reader. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint High School Auditorium, 410 S. Division Ave. Read more here.

16 Meditation Sound Session & Tarot. Unveil the Future starting at 8 a.m. with the Luna Alchemy Co., 210 Triangle Dr. Ste. F. $20. Please book in advance by texting 208-627-9790.

16 Garden Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in the library garden (or Karen's Kids Room in case of bad weather).

16 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

16 HSP: Book Adventures. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Karen's Kids Room at 1 p.m. and enjoy a creative spin on book club with activities centered around a weekly theme and book. Geared to kids in grades 3-6 and will be held the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Register in person at the Kids Area window or online here.

16 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.

16 Wednesday Chess Club. 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.

17 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.

17 Mental Well Being. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., wants to help you learn about a variety of healthy ways to deal with relationships, your nervous system, and how to plan for the future with a local counselor in this three-week series being held in the Teen Lounge from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

18 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

18 Passionate About Garlic. If you have ever wondered how to grow the different varieties of garlic, come and join Nina Messner, owner of Snow Valley Garlic, north of Priest River, who will provide complete information on this easy to grow vegetable. Snow Valley is the largest garlic farm in Idaho and offers 28 varieties of organic, premium gourmet garlic from all over the world. Join at the Create Arts Center, 900 W. 4th in Newport at 1 p.m. See more here.

19 Bladesmithing II with Nick Belfry. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Big Red Shed, 11735 W. Pine. This Kaniksu Folk School class teaches you to craft a quality steel blade with a full tang which you will take home at the end of the class. Teenagers are welcome. Register: kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

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

19 Pokémon Trivia Party. Join the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., to put your Pokémon trivia knowledge to the test, plus enjoy a themed craft and snack. This event is for ages 7 and up. 2:30 p.m.

19 GrandChats. Do you wish you lived closer to your grandchild? Wondering how to strengthen your relationship with your grandkids? This 1 hour workshop will help you to learn how to deepen connections and strengthen your relationship with you grandchildren through video chats. Class will be held from 3:45-4:45 p.m. at the Sandpoint Center, 414 Church St. and is $10. To register, call North Idaho Family Acupuncture at 208-946-5227.

20 Winter Medicine Making with Laura Clemmons. Visit from noon to 3 p.m. at the Big Red Shed, 11735 W. Pine. Whether you're new to herbalism or a seasoned practitioner, you'll leave this Kaniksu Folk School class with practical knowledge on how to create your own winter medicines using simple, natural ingredients. Each participant will craft their own oxymel during class to take home and use. Register: kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool

21 Monday Women's Walking Group. Meet at the Sand Creek Trail Head, 101 Railroad Depot Rd., from 3-4 p.m. for a brisk walk on the Sand Creek Trail. See the Facebook event here.

21 Book Adventures. From 3-4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can join in to talk about the book, test your trivia knowledge, and do book-related activities on the first and third Mondays of the month. Books are available two weeks before the next book club meeting. Geared to grades 4-6. Register in person at the Kids Area window or online here.

21 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.

21: 12-Week Drama Classes Begin.  Take part in this 12-week program with Ms. Keely. Fall classes will run Oct. 21 thru Jan. 27 and spring classes will run Feb. 3 thru April 28. There's a youth group for ages 8-11, and a teen group for ages 12-17. $300.  Register here.

22 HSP My 1st Book Club. This is a book club for 1st thru 3rd graders at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. at 11 a.m. It will start with 15 minutes of reading, followed by 10 minutes of drawing your favorite part and sharing, 10 minutes of trivia questions, and then 20 minutes to participate in a craft, STEM activity, or movement activity and snack. Limited copies of cooks can be picked up beginning the Tuesday before each book club day.Get more info and register here.

22 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 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.

23 Garden Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in the library garden (or Karen's Kids Room in case of bad weather).

23 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

23 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.

23 Wednesday Chess Club. 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.

23-25 Watercolor Class Series 1. In the Teen Lounge at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., you can learn techniques, design principles, and art elements creating small technique squares and larger artwork. Ages 10+. Must be able to attend all three classes. Classes will run from 1-2:30 p.m. Must register here.

24 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.

24 Mental Well Being. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., wants to help you learn about a variety of healthy ways to deal with relationships, your nervous system, and how to plan for the future with a local counselor in this three-week series being held in the Teen Lounge from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

24 Registration Deadline: Forestry Shortcourse. Take part in a 6-session program, titled the Forestry Shortcourse to help enrich forest landowners' understanding of forest ecology, silviculture, forest health, wildlife habitat, and other forestry topics.  This will be held in six sessions, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 6, 14, 21, and Dec. 5, 12 of 2024 at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. The program is limited to 25 people, so those wishing to participate should pre-register at the University of Idaho Extension office in Bonner County 208-263-8511. Or register online here.

25 Friday Chess Club. Get to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., from 12-3 p.m. on Friday to join in on Chess club in room 102. Play chess - all ages, any experience level.

25 Spooky Stories. From 6-7 at Lakeview Cemetary, S. Division St. enjoy some spooky stories in honor of Halloween. Local author Bill Borders will share his recently published story about the Pend Oreille Paddler, included in The Haunted States of America, an anthology published by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Waldorf School teacher and administrator Julie McCallan will also share a spooky story. Meet under the tree by the river. In case of rain, high wind, or cold temperatures, this event will be held at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

26 Natural Connections. Come visit the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. You can come for the full event, or just show up for the portions that you are interested in. 10 a.m. is a Creative Free Swap & Art Demos where you can donate your crafting supplies, or browse for some that you'd like to try without the investment. 12:30 p.m. is a Playful and Practical Watercolor Class followed at 2 p.m. with Get Twisted with Weezil: Copper Wire Jewelry. Check online for the full schedule and descriptions of events.

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

28 Mushroom Foraging with Nick Holcomb. 8 a.m. to noon at the Big Red Shed, 11735 W. Pine. Nick returns to teach his popular fall mushroom identification and foraging class for Kaniksu Folk School. Register: kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool

28 Monday Women's Walking Group. Meet at the Sand Creek Trail Head, 101 Railroad Depot Rd., from 3-4 p.m. for a brisk walk on the Sand Creek Trail. See the Facebook event here.

28 Learn to Speak Dog. From 3-4 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., Monica from the Pend Oreille Pet Lodge Training Center will teach kids "how to speak dog" by reading their tails, ears, eyes, and body positions.

28 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.

29 HSP My 1st Book Club. This is a book club for 1st thru 3rd graders at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. at 11 a.m. It will start with 15 minutes of reading, followed by 10 minutes of drawing your favorite part and sharing, 10 minutes of trivia questions, and then 20 minutes to participate in a craft, STEM activity, or movement activity and snack. Limited copies of cooks can be picked up beginning the Tuesday before each book club day. Get more info and register here.

29 Book Club. From 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., you can join library staff and community members to discuss "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moren-Garcia. Open to adults and teens.

29 Tuesday Coding Club. Join from 3-5 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.

29 Halloween Prep. Join in the Teen Lounge of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. starting at 3 p.m. to get ready for Halloween with an open crafting day to work on costumes and makeup, enjoy themed snacks, and hang with your friends.

30 Garden Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this weekly family storytime at 10:30 a.m. in the library garden (or Karen's Kids Room in case of bad weather).

30 Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. Join from noon to 2 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Learn 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners, and those with limited experience. All ages.

30 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.

30 Wednesday Chess Club. 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.

31 Toddler Halloween Party. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. starting at 10:30 a.m. for a Halloween party for young children and their caregivers in Karen's Kids Room. This will include storytelling, dancing, a costume parade, a craft activity, and treats. Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume.

31 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.

Oct. 31-Dec.12 Forestry Shortcourse. Take part in a 6-session program, titled the Forestry Shortcourse to help enrich forest landowners' understanding of forest ecology, silviculture, forest health, wildlife habitat, and other forestry topics.  This will be held in six sessions, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 6, 14, 21, and Dec. 5, 12 of 2024 at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. The program is limited to 25 people, so those wishing to participate should pre-register by Thurs, Oct. 24 at the University of Idaho Extension office in Bonner County 208-263-8511. Or register online here.

And coming up in November...

8 Deadline for Idaho Holiday Card Contest. Idaho students are invited to submit their artwork to the Idaho Department of Education for their 2024 Holiday Card Contest. Open to all K-12 students and will be judged in a K-6 division and a 7-12 division. Get more information or submit your drawing here.