Here's what's happening in March

*North Idaho Reads 1 Million Pages Reading Challenge. This is a free, six month community wide reading challenge inviting individuals, families, schools, businesses and groups across North Idaho to collectively read and track 1 million pages from March 15 through August 31. Communities including Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Rathdrum and Hayden will work together and spark a little friendly competition as all pages count toward the goal, from novels and nonfiction to magazines and children's books. Track your reading in an online journal and take part in raffles and community celebrations along the way. Learn more or register at theliteracyprojectni.org/reading-challenge.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

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

4 Intro to Sashiko & Visible Mending. Join with instructor Hillary DeCecchis from 5-7 p.m. at the Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior St. Cost $45. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes.

5 Fruit Tree Care Class. Learn how to prune and care for your fruit trees with UI-Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center Orchard staff. $5 class fee. For more information call 208-263-8511 or email [email protected]. Class will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Bonner county Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave.

5 Teen Dungeons & Dragons. Join in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. Join a staff led Dungeons & Dragons campaign called the Lost Mines of Phandelver. Registration required.

5 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.

5 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Don't miss a free movie and popcorn at the Clark Fork Library at 3 p.m. where they will be showing the movie Zootopia 2.

5 Priest River Watershed Group Steering Committee Meeting. Join virtually for this PRWG meeting from 3:30-6:30 p.m. This long meeting with allow for complete prioritization of restoration projects on the East River. Join with Zoom meeting ID 816 9045 7429 here.

5 Panida Theater Community Board Meeting. Join in the Panida Little Theater, 302 N. First Ave. at 5 p.m.

6 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.

7 Blacksmithed Shelf Brackets. Join instructor Nick Belfry at The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $80. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes.

7 Free First Saturday & Hands on History at the Museum. Visit the museum, 611 S. Ella Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free the first Saturday or each month.

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 Livestock Education Day. Join at 1636 Baldy Park Drive where Sandpoint Area Veterinary & Emergency will share with you about dystocias, metabolic issues, and other things involving livestock. 10 a.m. See the Facebook event here. 

7 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.

7 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.

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

7 Free Presentation with Lost Apple Project founder David Benscoter. The Lost Apple Project will host a free presentation on rare and heritage "lost" apples with founder David Benscoter at 3 p.m. in the community room at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 Oak St. Benscoter, author of Lost Apples: The Search for Rare and Heritage Apples in the Pacific Northwest, will share the history of the many apple varieties brought to the region by early homesteaders, many now extinct or endangered, and discuss efforts to rediscover and preserve surviving trees, including in the Sandpoint area. The event is free and open to the public.

7 Faith Leaders Who Support The Separation of Church and State Panel Discussion. Join the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force at 3 p.m. at the Sandpoint United Methodist Church, 711 Main St. Local faith leaders will discuss the impacts of the rise of Christian Nationalism in our community.

7 Open Mic Night. It's an evening of music, poetry, comedy, performance art, and more at Evans Brothers Coffee, 524 Church St. from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

8 Registration Deadline: Painting Water Scenes in Oils with Laurie Carlson. Water is fun to paint, interesting to view, and adds never-ending variety to your paintings. Class will be held on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $48. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

8 Registration Deadline: Creating a Copper Bracelet/Cuff with Dave Gonzo. This class will be held on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $54. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

9 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.

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

9 Library Board Meeting. Starting at 4 p.m. is the monthly library board meeting. Get more information here.

10 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.

10 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.

10 Teen: Catch My Breath. Join from 3-5 in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. where Shalisha Moreno, from Panhandle Health will teach a vape prevention class. Registration required.

10 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.

11 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.

11 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.

11 Clark Fork: Author Talk with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr. Join at 11 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library and learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr.

11 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.

11 Clark Fork: Cricut Coasters. Design your own coasters using the Cricut machine at the Clark Fork Library starting at 2 p.m. Geared to ages 13+. Registration required.

11 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.

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

11 A Pocket Full of Posies. Join instructor Hillary DeCecchis from 5-7 p.m. at the Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior St. Cost $35. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes.

11 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.

12 Community Open House. Want to learn more about the Cedar Street Reconstruction Project? Join from noon to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. at the East Bonner County Library, Room B, 1407 Cedar St. Get more info here.

12 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.

12 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.

12 Registration Deadline: Beginning Gourds with Eileen Marcotte. In this 6-hour class, you will learn every step in creating a beautiful, finished gourd art project. Class will be held on March 18 from 9 a.m. to noon and then 1-4 p.m. $72. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

13 Coffee & Conversation. Swing by Evans Brothers Coffee, 524 Church St. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a chat about conservation, and to meet the Idaho Conservation League's North Idaho Community Engagement Specialist, Caitlyn. This casual event offers a chance to learn about ICL's work in North Idaho waters and how you can get involved this summer with the Water Quality Monitoring Program. Get updates on ICL's progress on local water and public land issues. And hear about upcoming in-person and virtual events. Idahoconservation.org.

13 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.

14 Sandpoint Writers on the Lake 2026 Community Writing Contest. Sign-ups begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Pre-signups are not available. Read your original writing of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry in 5 minutes. Appreciative audience members will vote for the prize winner. Due to generous donors there is no entry fee. This is for writers of all ages. readings begin at 9:30 a.m. All entrants receive a free book of their choice from a selection by Sandpoint Writers on the Lake published authors. See the Facebook event here.

14 Pend Oreille Bay Hiking Tour with Steve Gill. Have you ever wondered about the ruins along the Pend Oreille Bay Trail? This is your chance, during low water, to learn about the Humbird Lumber Mill, the Panhandle Smelting and Refining Company, and everything in between. Join environmental historian Steve Gill on this 4-mile morning hike along the Pend Oreille Bay Trail, all the way out to Black Rock and back to City Beach. This tour will happen rain or shine, so be prepared for any conditions. Tickets will go on sale soon and will be limited to 30 people.

14 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.

14 Clark Fork: Lego Open Play. Join from 12:30-2 p.m. where you can participate in challenges, and meet other kids who love to build.

14 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.

15 Free Community Winter Gardening Class. Join at 2 p.m. at the Sagle Senior Center, 650 Monarch Rd. for this Sagle Community class. Topics include how to have fresh food year round, building greenhouses, no heat winter growing, what to grow month by month, and improvising. Different items will be for sale (cash only) after the class.

16 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.

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

17 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.

17 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.

17 Teen: Book Club. Meet on the third Tuesday once a month in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. This month's title is "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. 3-5 p.m.

17: 6 in 1 European Chain Maille. 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.

18 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.

18 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.

18 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.

18 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.

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

18 Persimmon Flower Stitch. Join instructor Hillary DeCecchis from 5-7 p.m. at the Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior St. Cost $25. Learn more or register at Kaniksu.org/kfs-classes.

18 For the Love of the Sled Hill. Dover Planning and Zoning reviewed the request for the Sled Hill Special Use Permit at their meeting last month and recommended sending to the City Council for final approval. Attend this special public hearing at the Dover City Hall at 6 p.m. to show your support for this vital community resource. Other ways you can show your support is to mail a letter of support to Dover City Council at PO Box 115, Dover, ID. 83825 or email a letter of support to [email protected].

19 Clark Fork: Plan the Garden, Preserve the Harvest. Join at 11 a.m. at the Clark Fork Library where you can learn how to plan out your garden so you are prepared for planting. Presented by the University of Idaho via Zoom.

19 Teen Dungeons & Dragons. Join in the Teen Zone of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. Join a staff led Dungeons & Dragons campaign called the Lost Mines of Phandelver. Registration required.

19 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.

19 Clark Fork: Family Movie. Join for a free movie and popcorn at 3 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library. This showing is "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."

20 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.

21 Idaho Conservation League's Northern Lakes & Waters Programs. Join Jennifer Ekstrom at 10 a.m., with coffee and socializing at 9:30 a.m., for a presentation on the Idaho Conservation League's efforts to protect and restore North Idaho lakes and waters as growth and development put increasing pressure on nearshore areas and wetlands. Ekstrom, ICL's North Idaho director and former founding executive director of Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper, brings more than two decades of environmental advocacy experience. The in person program is free and open to the public at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., and is co sponsored by Sandpoint Parks and Recreation with support from the East Bonner County Library District. See more at nativeplantsociety.org/events.

21 Spring READY! For Kindergarten Parent Workshops. Join at Farmin/Stidwell Elementary, 1626 Spruce St. at 9:30 a.m. where you can play, learn, and grow. These are early child education 90-minute workshops designed for parents of children ages 0-5. Discover how to play with purpose while supporting your child's social and emotional development. Enjoy expert guidance, free teaching materials, and a take-home bag of toys to keep the learning going at home. Plus free childcare if provided. Learn more or register at panhandlealliance.org/ready-for-kindergarten/.

21 Audition for "1776". Honey Pearl Productions wants you at the New Song Bible Church, 470250 US-95 in Sagle. They're looking for actors to join their cast for the Broadway classic 1776. Men will audition at 10 a.m. and women will audition at 2 p.m. (women auditioning for a traditionally male role should attend the 2:00 p.m. slot). No prepared song or monologue is required. Participants will learn and sing a short section at the audition. Open to male performers 15+ and females 20+ with roles available for a range of experience levels. Rehearsals begin April 7 with performances to be held July 2-5 at the Panida. More details and registration available at honeypearlproductions.com/auditions.

21 Whisk Broom & Pot Scrubber. Join instructor Brad Huhta 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.

21 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.

21 Clark Fork: Living with Ease Through Tapping. Join from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Clark Fork Library and learn how to relieve stress and anxiety in minutes. In this interactive workshop nyou ill learn, practice, and explore how this tool can be utilized in a variety of situations.

21 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.

21 Threaded Adventures. Join from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Children ages 10+ are invited for this special sewing workshop where you'll learn the basics of sewing. Registration required.

21 Registration Deadline: Beginning Weaving with Jan Rust. This class is designed to give beginning weavers an opportunity to create a textured wall hanging on a simple frame loom. Class will be held on March 26, April 2, and April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $108. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

22 Registration Deadline: Ceramic Tile Relief with Collista Krebs. In the first session you will make a tile out of stoneware clay. In the second class, texture application will be taught. Classes will be held on March 27 and April 17 from 1-4 p.m. $72. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

22 Registration Deadline: Creating Copper Leaves with Dave Gonzo. In this class you will learn how to use tools for layout, cutting, annealing, folding, and manipulating this alloy into beautiful organic leaves. Class will be held on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $54. Learn more or register at artinsandpoint.org/jds-student.

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.

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 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 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...

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.