Here's what's happening in September

26 Geezer Forum. Join the Geezer Forum in the Community Room at Umpqua Bank, 414 Church St., from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The speaker will be Mike Lithgow from the Kalispel Tribe's Natural Resources Department. He will share more land management and restoration stories that the Kalispel Tribe is involved in within Bonner County.

26 Tapping. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites teens to the Teen Lounge from 3-5 p.m. for a workshop on how to relieve your own stress and anxiety by "tapping" with your fingertps on specific acupressure points on your face and chest. It is a simple technique to learn and can be used for anything that may be bothering you at any given time. This workshop is interactive and requires participation. Registration opens September 12 here.

26 Book Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this book club in the Community Rooms starting at 3 p.m. This month the reading is "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean. Library staff will be hosting the discussion and providing discussion questions and topics. Open to adults and teens.

26 Museum Annual Meeting & Celebration. This event will take place on the front lawn at 611 S. Ella Ave. (Or at the Lions Club next door in the case of inclement weather) to enjoy refreshments at 3:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and to contribute to the 50th anniversary time capsule which will be sealed at the end of the event. At 4 p.m. the annual membership meeting will begin.

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 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.

27 Read to a Dog. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to drop in at 3:30 p.m. and sign-up for a ten minute session to read to Pepper, a therapy dog in Karen's Kids Room. Event will occur on the last Wed. of each month.

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.

27 Registration Deadline for Wildlife and Landscape Acrylic Painting with Dan Carpenter. In this class, Dan will teach acrylic painting at all levels. Painting topics covered during the course will include: Composition, Perspective, Depth of Field, Values, Tone, Mixing Colors, Brush Work and the Use of Other Tools. Classes will be held October 3, 4, and 5. For class fees and more info check ArtInSandpoint.org.

27 Registration Deadline for Drawing in the City with Barry Burgess. The first night of instruction will take place in the Joyce Dillon Studio and it will focus on a refreshening of students’ knowledge of the tools and techniques of pencil, pen, and watercolor sketching. In the remaining classes, students will be able to take their tools outside and explore the city ‘one drawing at a time’. Together, class participants will capture Sandpoint’s unique history through her buildings, places, sites, and people. Their drawings will tell the story of our surroundings in our place and time. They will be able to record lively streetscapes and architecture while documenting the changing world in their own artistic and personal way. Classes will take place Oct 3, 10, 17, and 24. For class fees and more info check ArtInSandpoint.org.

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

28 Registration Deadline for Glass Chimes Made from Recycled Materials with Julie Ellis. In this class, students will be working with recycled products that include hand-cut, kiln-fused glass, gemstones, crystal beads, and wood.   They will learn how to connect the various materials in artistic and exciting ways.  Participants will create their own individual expressions of glass art chimes in this one-session class. Class will be held on October 4. For class fees and more info check ArtInSandpoint.org.

29 City of Sandpoint's Historic Walking Tour. meet up at the front of the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., at 10 a.m. The tour will last approximately one hour and will be "A Walk Through History" a free walking tour of the downtown area. Tours will be offered the last Friday of the month, June-September. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required and you can do so here.

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.

29 Registration Deadline for Weaving Essentials with Jan Rust. In this introductory weaving class, students will create a textured wall hanging using a simple frame loom. The focus of this class will be the use of traditional and contemporary weaving techniques and stitches. Students will combine stitches and textures to create a sampler of their own design. When you complete this course, you will have gained the knowledge and skills needed to create future weavings with increased creativity and complexity. Classes will be held October 3, 10, 17, and 24. For class fees and more info check ArtInSandpoint.org.

29 - Oct 1 Womans Retreat. To be held at the Scotia House. Fri from 5 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m. Cost is $239-$189 (sliding scale) plus $70 for 2 nights of lodging. Contact Colleen at 208-597-5728 or Sandee at 509-671-6267.

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.

30 Kaniksu Folk School - Egg Cup Carving with Shawn Dellar. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. Learn to carve a wooden cup from green wood, using traditional tools and techniques. $40. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

30 Kaniksu Folk School - Mushroom Foraging with Nick Holcomb. 8 to 12 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. Learn to safely forage and identify edible and medicinal mushrooms. $35. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

What's coming up in October

1 Kaniksu Folk School - Mushroom Foraging with Nick Holcomb. 8 to 12 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. Learn to safely forage and identify edible and medicinal mushrooms. $35. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

2 Health Hikes. 8:30-9:15 a.m. Health Hikes happen every first Monday of each month. A doctor or other health care provider will lead a short conversation about a current health topic you care about. Then you will do some light cardio hiking for about 45 minutes on one of the trails at Pine Street Woods. Every month is a different experience to get you outside to enjoy nature and meet a few others in our community while learning something you can use. No need to preregister and there is no cost. Just dress for Idaho weather and bring your water bottle.

2 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.

2 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.

2 Pend Oreille Economic Partnership General Membership Meeting. All members are invited and will be able to take part in electing directors and officers at the new offices in the Community Resource EnVision Center, 130 McGhee Rd. There will be refreshments as well. The public is invited, but only members can vote. If you'd like to join in and contribute to PEP's efforts to build a vibrant and prosperous community for all click here for details. Meeting will take place from 5:15-6:30 p.m. or you can attend by zoom here.

2 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.

3 Homeschool Program. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Teen Lounge. Learn about and try fingerprinting and DNA techniques. Geared to grades 3-7. Register here.

3 Teen Art: Leaf Printing. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites teens to come learn about different printmaking techniques, safety procedures, and design your own printed leaf artwork to take home. Held from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge. Register here.

3 Tuesday 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.

3 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.

4 Walk to School Day. Lake Pend Oreille School District Safe Routes to School invites local families to join students for Walk and Roll to School Day.  Walk and Roll to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and biking and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, and concern for the environment. This event builds connections between families, schools, and the broader community.  For more information on this event, look for details at your child's school or contact [email protected].

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

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

5 How to Plant, Grow & Harvest Garlic. The WSU Master Gardeners will host a class on growing garlic, which you want to plant from a clove in the fall. In this class you will learn which garlic variety matches your location and microclimate.  Your heads of garlic will be ready to harvest in the summer, during the middle of the vegetable garden season.  After you harvest and clean out the bed, you can plant another crop in the same bed. Class will be held at the WSU Extension Office in Newport at 227 South Garden Ave. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Class fee is $5. To register for the class contact Beverly Sarles Mon-Fri 8-4:30 p.m. at 509-447-2401 or email anytime at [email protected].

5 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.

5 Kids Cook: Salsa. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in from  3:30-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge to make and enjoy salsa fresca with a focus on knife skills. For grades 4-6. Register here.

6 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.

6 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.

6 Registration Deadline for Creating a Copper/Steel Ladder. In the first class, students will be working with steel using fire, anvil, various hammers, and a few power tools. They will learn how to work with hot metal through the processes of forging, twisting, and shaping into form. On the second day, students will form copper with hammers on a wood block, heating to anneal and hammering to work harden the copper. They will learn melding metal and copper though the process of brazing in putting together their ladle. They will finish off the class by cleaning and sealing steel handle in beeswax. Class will be held October 12, and 13. For class fees and more info check ArtInSandpoint.org.

6-9 Kaniksu Folk School - Sheepskin Hide Tanning with Rain Gorenc. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. Learn the ancient art of Brain Tanning! Each participant will take home a finished, tanned sheepskin at the end of the course. $450. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

7 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.

7 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.

7 Kaniksu Folk School - Intro to Blacksmithing: Class #1 with Fire Iron Forge. 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. A blacksmithing knife making series designed for beginners, these classes are designed to build skills and knowledge in a fun and safe way. In this knife making class you will learn all of the basics of bladesmithing. In this first class you will start with a rail road spike. After the initial forging, the blade will be fully heat treated then ground to razor sharp. Class #2 (10/14) and #3 (10/21) will progress to higher carbon steel as your skill and confidence progress. $150 per class. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

7 Kaniksu Folk School - Beginner Family Foraging with Katherine Spann. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. Join for a fun-filled day of exploring nature and learning the basics of foraging as a family. $55. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

9 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.

9 WildCrafting - Timber Frame Projects. 3 to 5 p.m. Craft your own timber framing mallet. Cut a small cabin. Finish timber framing benches and the railing on the timber frame bridge. Learn basic wood-working skills, care and sharpening of tools, and mortise and tenon joinery in this season of WildCrafting. A beginner woodworking course for kids and teens ages 9-14. Choose the Monday session (3-5 p.m., starts 10/9) OR Wednesday session (4to 6 p.m., starts 10/11). Classes take place at the Sled Barn - the red building at the sled hill property, 11735 W. Pine. Maximum class size is 12 students. Cost: $100 for 8 weeks of class, all wood and tools provided. Snacks and water provided each day. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

10 Money Workshop. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites teens to the Teen Lounge from 3-5 p.m. to learn the basic foundation of money management. Register here.

10 Tuesday 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.

10 Library Board Meeting. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join its monthly board meeting starting at 4 p.m. in the Community Rooms.

10 Mini Figurine Painting. Join in from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 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.

10 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.

10 Registration Deadline for Realistic Acrylic Painting II with Jenny Benoit. Join Jenny Benoit on Friday mornings for her realistic acrylic painting class. This is a flexible, self-improvement style course for all skill levels. Each class will build upon your previous knowledge and desired areas of growth, whether you are new to painting or well-seasoned and looking for some new techniques. She will teach you how to paint a realistic interpretation of any subject of your choosing. Classes will be held Oct 16, 23, 30, and Nov. 6. For class fees and more info check ArtInSandpoint.org.

10 Registration Deadline for Basic Drawing II with Jenny Benoit. Join Jenny Benoit in her Introduction to Drawing course as she teaches you fundamentals in drawing such as line, shape, perspective and shading. Through multiple exercises, she will help you build a strong drawing foundation for all of your artistic endeavors. Each of Jenny Benoit’s four class offerings will offer new techniques and require attendance in no order so get a great running start with just one course or take all four for a wide range of drawing skills. Classes will be held Oct. 16, 23, 30, and Nov. 6. For class fees and more info check ArtInSandpoint.org.

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

11 Blood Drive. Hit up the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for a Vitalant blood drive in the Community Rooms from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a national need for donations. Register here.

11 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.

11 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.

11 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.

11 Kaniksu Folk School - Pewter Casting with Weezil Samter. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. Learn how to create with metal alloys! You will go home with your own figurine or medallion, and a new appreciation for metalworking. $45. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

12 Human Ties: Free Speech. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to the Community Rooms from 6-8 p.m. for a group discussion on free speech and censorship. Practice listening without judgement as you share views in response to facilitator prompts. Facilitated by the Idaho Humanities Council.

12 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.

12 Crafternoon. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this event for all ages from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms. Come make a craft the 2nd Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

13 Goat Mountain Trail Project Day. Get sweaty, and dirty while you hang out with Friends of the Scotchman Peaks one more time on the trails. Meet at Clark Fork High School in the parking lot at 8 a.m. and make the trek to the trailhead as a team. To signup or for more information check scotchmanpeaks.org.

13 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.

13 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.

14 Sip & Screen. Join the Bonner General Health Imaging Department at 423 N. Third Ave. on Sat. for mammograms, snacks, libations, and fun. Group blocks are available if you'd like to bring your friends. Happening from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 208-265-3349 to schedule.

14 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.

14 Kaniksu Folk School - Intro to Blacksmithing: Class #2 with Fire Iron Forge. 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. A blacksmithing knife making series designed for beginners, these classes are designed to build skills and knowledge in a fun and safe way. In this second class you will create a traditional Viking knife. Class #3 (10/21) will progress to high carbon steel, putting all of the knowledge and skill learned in classes #1 & #2 to use with a more challenging steel. $150 per class. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

15 Kaniksu Folk School - Intro to Spoon Carving with Matt Honsinger. 12 to 5 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. Using only a couple tools and locally sourced green hardwoods, students will learn the Swedish style of hand carving spoons. Using a fixed blade carving knife and a hook knife students will learn how to safely turn a piece of salvaged wood into a functional spoon that will last a lifetime. All materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.  $65. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

16 Homeschool Program. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to join in from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Teen Lounge to explore poetry. Make blackout poetry, found poetry, and concrete poetry. Stronger readers will enjoy this more, but all are welcome. Register here.

16 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.

16 Panida Annual Membership Meeting. The meeting will be held in the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

17 Tuesday 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.

17 Teen Leadership Council. Head over to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. if you are interested in helping the library, and having fun.  Learn more here.

17 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.

18 University of Idaho Heritage Orchard Conference. Get registered for the 5th Annual Heritage Orchard Conference Webinar Series presented by the University of Idaho - Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. This free monthly series will cover a variety of topics surrounding heritage apple history, use, and production. This is a virtual event held the third Wed. of every month thru April 2024. Event is held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is also recorded for future viewing. Register here or learn more here.

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

18 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.

18 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.

18 Crafternoon. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this event for all ages from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms. Come make a craft the 2nd Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

18 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.

19 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.

20 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.

21 Sewing Class. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to the Community Rooms from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for an introduction to hand sewing techniques and sewing machine use. Open to adults and teens. Register here.

21 Family Storytime. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this storytime event in Karen's Kids Room starting at 10:30 a.m.

21 Kaniksu Folk School - Intro to Blacksmithing: Class #3 with Fire Iron Forge. 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. A blacksmithing knife making series designed for beginners, these classes are designed to build skills and knowledge in a fun and safe way. In this third and final class of the knifesmithing series, students will incorporate all of the skills previously acquired to forge a knife that is not only beautiful and unique, but durable and sharp. $150 per class. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

21 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.

21 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.

22 Kaniksu Folk School - Cattail Doll Making with Shaun Deller. 12 to 2 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. A Northwest twist on a traditional European craft using cattails - an abundant local plant material. Students can choose to make unique adornments to their doll or action figure using sticks, moss and leaves. This is a family friendly class and children as young as 6 may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult helper. Materials and tools will be provided by the instructor. $35. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

22 The Seeds of Vandana Shiva (Documentary Film). How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become Monsanto's worst nightmare? Come find out in this documentary film that tells the remarkable life story of Gandhian eco-activist, Dr. Vandana Shiva. Shiva stood up to the corporate goliaths of industrial agriculture. This is a free showing at the Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth in Newport. Show will be from 2-4 p.m.

23 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.

24 Country Focus. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., hosts this opportunity to learn about life in the Gambia, Africa. You will learn how to knit with plastic bags to make a recycled bag. Event will be held in the Teen Lounge from 3-5 p.m. Register here.

24 Book Club. This month's reading is "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr. Join in on the discussion with library staff and community members (even if you haven't read the book). Held at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m.

24 Tuesday 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.

24 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 Sand

25 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.point Library, 1407 Cedar St. Join on a regular meeting as a guest at any time.

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

25 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.

25 Read to a Dog. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. hosts this event in Karen's Kids Room from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Drop in to sign up for a 10-minute session to read to Pepper, a therapy dog. Held the fourth Wednesday of each month.

25 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.

25 Kaniksu Folk School - Adjustable Charm Necklace Crafting. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. The instructor will guide you through the process of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using waxed polyester, glass beads, stone beads and brass charms. Along with creating your own unique jewelry, you'll also learn how to make an adjustable finish. Geared for adult beginners, this class encourages family bonding with kids age 6 and up permitted with an adult guardian in attendance. $40. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

26 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.

26 Let's Sew: Kids. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. hosts this event in Karen's Kids Room starting at 3 p.m. to sew a headband. Class if for grades 4-6. Register here.

27 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.

27-28 Spookie Spirits & Stories - A Magical Walk in the Woods. 7 to 9 p.m. at Pine Street Woods. Experience a magical story brought to life in the dark forest of Pine Street Woods by moonlight. Choose October 27th, 28th, or both nights to see the mystery unfold. Info: [email protected].

28 Natural Connections. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites you to the Community Rooms from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of natural connections. Save the date

28 Kaniksu Folk School - Egyptian Link Copper Bracelet Craft with Weezil Samter. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. Make a bracelet using the "Egyptian Link" wire coiling technique. This class will give participants experience using fine copper wire to create wearable works of art. Age 12 and up with a parent or guardian. $45 per class. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

28 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 Sandpoint Nordic Club's Annual Winter Welcome. 1 to 4 p.m. at Pine Street Woods. Love XC skiing?  Join in for a fun afternoon of community, s’mores, silent auction and raffles! Here’s your chance to spend time with others like yourself, plus learn more about the club that does so much for the trails at Pine Street Woods and for our community - Sandpoint Nordic Club! Contact [email protected] for more information.

29 Kaniksu Folk School - Leather Craft - Jar Holder with Hilary Petterson. 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine. KFS classes are beginner level traditional skills classes for adults. Learn the art of leather craft while making this useful and beautiful mason jar mug holder to hold all your warm winter drinks. Throughout the afternoon students will learn all about working with leather, basic leather stitching, and leather pyrography (burning a design into leather). Age 12 and up with a parent or guardian.  $40 per class. For more details, or to register, visit kaniksu.org/kaniksufolkschool.

30 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.

31 Toddler Halloween Party. Drop in to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. at 10:30 a.m. and visit Karen's Kids Room. Wear your costumes and join in for a story, dancing, and a costume parade through the library.

31 Teen Cooking. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., invites teens to come from 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Lounge to learn how to make easy two bean chili (as spicy as you like) and make cornbread muffins from scratch. Register here.

31 Tuesday 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.

31 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.