Here's what's happening in March

**Volunteer Opportunity. Idaho Trails Association (ITA) is excited to announce the release of its 2025 Volunteer Project Schedule, featuring over 80 trail maintenance projects across Idaho. Outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to give back to their public lands by joining a volunteer trail crew and helping to maintain and restore Idaho’s incredible hiking trails. Visit IdahoTrailsAssociation.org/projects for more information and to sign up.

19 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.

19 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. From 12-2 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. come and learn the 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners and those with limited experience of all ages.

19 Book Adventures. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Karen's Kids Room from, 1-2 p.m. This is a homeschool book club for 3rd-6th graders. This month's reading will be "Julie of the Wolves."

19 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the new Teen Space (next to the Young Adult books) at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community. 

19 Wednesday Programming Circuits. Learn about making and controlling functioning circuits like: LEDs, motors, and sensors for beginners of all ages. Register to join starting 3/12. To be held in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Lab from 3:30-5 p.m.

19 Wednesday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-7 p.m.

20 Wastewater Open House. To be held every other Thursday thru Feb. & March from noon to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 1123 Lake St. in the council chambers. On Feb. 6 staff expects to go over basics. Then on the 20th, inflow & infiltration. Lastly, the plan for Sandpoint's facility on March 6 & 20.

20 Safe Start Comes to Sandpoint. Join at 101 Euclid Ave. from 2-5 p.m. where Safe Start technicians will check to make sure your kiddos are riding safe and have a safe car seat or booster. They do have new car and booster seats along with portable cribs available too! Grab your appointment at www.safestartnw.org or text 844-619-2048 for an appointment or just stop by! Appointments are highly recommended.

20 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

20 Animal Tracks. Ranger Miranda from Albeni Falls Dam will help you learn to identify various animal tracks, furry skins, and spooky skulls in he Community Rooms at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m.

20 A window into a Child's developing brain. Join for an insightful, brain-based workshop designed to help parents, educators, and caregivers to better understand how stress impacts brain development and what you can do to support your child's success. Event will be held at the Brain Blossom Center, 100 Vermeer Dr. Ste. C in Ponderay starting at 5:30 p.m.

21 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Take part from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a rhythm-filled lap-sit storytime held on Friday mornings, geared for children up to 30-months.

21 Friday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 12-3 p.m.

21 Pend Oreille Chapter of Idaho Master Naturalists Opening Class. 1-5 p.m. at the Waterlife Discovery Center, 1591 Lakeshore Dr. This will be the introductory class for new Master Naturalists - people who want to help be good stewards of nature by volunteering for a variety of nature-related conservation events.  Interested persons should send an email to [email protected] for more information. There will be many exciting classes this year in a wide variety of topics related to the outdoors.  Many educational classes will be online, plus in-person classes and field trips.

21 Mocktails at the Apothecary. Kava, a revered plant known for its calming and restorative properties, is the star of this unique event. Join and sip Kava mocktails, helping you relax, connect, and step into spring with a clear mind. $30. 532 Main St. at 6:15 p.m.

22 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

22 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

22 Spring READY! For Kindergarten Parent Workshops: Social & Emotional Development. Join at Farmin/Stidwell Elementary, 1626 Spruce St. for this free parent early education workshop for parents and grandparents of kids from age 0-5. This workshop will focus on social & emotional development. Free on-site childcare is provided. For more information or to register go to readysandpoint.org.

22 Map & Compass for Forestry. Do you want to feel confident using a map & compass? Do you think that under the current state of technological development, people still need to learn and maintain certain fundamental skills? This class will be held at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. and features 2-3 hours of indoor lecture and practical exercises with maps, followed by field activities using magnetic compasses. $10 registration fee. Register here by scrolling and clicking on "University of Idaho Extension: Panhandle forestry." Participants should register by March 14.

22 Registration Deadline: Kimekomi with Jenni Barry. Learn this Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base. Class will be held March 28 from 1-5 p.m. $48. Get more information, or register here.

23 Registration Deadline: Copper Dish & Steel Stand with David Gonzo. In this 2-part informative and fun class you will learn how to work with copper sheet and steel. Classes will be held March 29 & 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more, or register here.

24 Career Connections. A career expert will be available to help you craft a standout resume, master your job search, and explore the benefits of the WIOA program. Don't forget to bring your resume. Held at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

24 James Madison 1776. Prepare for a blast from the past as Bill Lewis steps into the shoes of James Madison, our 4th President. Learn about issues of 1776 that shaped our constitution, and our country. 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

24 Monday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the new Teen Space (next to the Young Adult books) at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

24 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the new explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Mondays in March.

25 Book Club. Discuss "The Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey with library staff and community members. Adults &  Teens. To be held from 3-4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

25 Teen: Tea, Toast, and Tolkien. Dive into the magical world of Tolkien, with "The Hobbit" taking center stage. Get ready for epic discussions, tasty snacks, and some crafty fun to unleash your inner hobbit. 3-5 p.m. in the Teen Zone at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St.

25 Tuesday Coding Club. 3-5 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Work with Edison bots. Pi Sloth robots and Raspberry Pi units. Use coding and interact with robots.

25 Registration Deadline: Abstract Painting with Alison Barrows-Young. Learn to explore personal expression through abstract form. Class will be held April 1, 8, & 15 from 1-4 p.m. $108. Learn more, or register here.

26 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.

26 Wednesday Intro to 3D Design: Tinkercad. From 12-2 p.m. in the new Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. come and learn the 3D design basics on a free, user-friendly software for creating 3D shapes and designs. Ideal for beginners and those with limited experience of all ages.

26 Wednesday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the new Teen Space (next to the Young Adult books) at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

26 Wednesday Programming Circuits. Learn about making and controlling functioning circuits like: LEDs, motors, and sensors for beginners of all ages. Register to join starting 3/12. To be held in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Lab from 3:30-5 p.m.

26 Wednesday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-7 p.m.

26 Registration Deadline: Paper Collage with Susan Gallo. In this course, students will make a variety of hand-painting translucent papers and layer them to make a composition. Class will be held on April 2, 9, 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. $108. Get more information, or register here.

27 Thursday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-5 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

27 Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake. Join in at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd. starting at 6 p.m. If you are interested in the status of our local fish populations you are encouraged to attend.

28 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Take part from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a rhythm-filled lap-sit storytime held on Friday mornings, geared for children up to 30-months.

28 Friday Chess Club. The Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. invites you into the Community Rooms to play chess together. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 12-3 p.m.

28 Saving the Western Monarch and It's Habitat. Join this educational event to learn about Idaho's state insect, the Monarch Butterfly, and the vital need to protect its environment. Explore ways to create pollinator gardens in your own yard, neighborhood, and community. Just in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in Classrooms A & B from 2-4 p.m.

29 Bird Houses & Bat Houses for Sale. The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists will have bird houses (ideal for bluebirds and tree swallows) for sale for $15 each. A few 3-Chamber cedar bat houses will also be available for $75 each. These are suitable for bat nurseries to help you control the mosquitoes in your area. 9 a.m. to noon at the Sandpoint Super Drug parking lot, 604 Fifth Ave.

29 Natural Connections. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. to hear about a journey across Spain and get a taste of Japanese and African cultures. Learn more at ebonnerlibrary.org/events/.

29 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

29 Saturday Virtual Reality. Stop by for 15-minute VR sessions at the Sandpoint Library Exploration Lab, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 p.m. A legal guardian must accompany kids under 10.

31 Monday Teen Hangout. 3-5 p.m. in the new Teen Space (next to the Young Adult books) at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Come meet up with friends, build relationships, create art, play games, and grow your teen community.

31 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the new explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Mondays in March.

And in April...

2 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.

4 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Take part from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a rhythm-filled lap-sit storytime held on Friday mornings, geared for children up to 30-months.

5 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

5 Lego Open Play. Join the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-3 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 first Saturday.

7 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Join in the community rooms for a special, shortened performance with actors in costume. The cast will enchant you with the play's prologue, followed by Asian, the Lion, reading a book for the audience at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m.

7 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the new explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Mondays in April.

9 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.

9 Mobile Food Market. Join at the First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive for some free fresh and non-perishable items. No appointment or paperwork needed. Only while supplies last. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a drive-thru food distribution event. Come early and enter from Ontario St.

11 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Take part from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a rhythm-filled lap-sit storytime held on Friday mornings, geared for children up to 30-months.

11 Registration Deadline: 'Ten Acres and a Dream' The University of Idaho Extension is offering a 1-day program designed to help owners of small rural acreages manage their land and meet their goals. The workshop itself will be held on April 19th. Topics covered in the program will include: living on the land – a great American tradition; homesteading infrastructure; growing fruits, vegetables, and other crops on small acreages; working with county government; raising large and small livestock and managing pastures on small acreages; and Idaho Panhandle forestry fundamentals. Register soon, limited space. Register online at https://marketplace.uidaho.edu/ then scroll and click on University of Idaho Extension: Panhandle Forestry.

12 Wolf Trapper Certifications: Instructor-Led. Anyone who intends to trap wolves must attend both trapper education and a separate wolf trapper education course prior to purchasing wolf trapping tags. The classes do not have to be taken in a particular order, but both must be completed before purchasing those tags. Class will be held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Rd. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at register-ed.com/events/view/222571. $9.75.

14 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the new explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Mondays in April.

16 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.

16 SPIN Meeting: Mental Health. Join the Community Resource EnVision Center and a group of local service providers for our quarterly SPIN (Service Providers Information Network) Meeting. This platform has been enormously helpful in developing meaningful relationships and effective solutions to improve services across a range of topics. This month we will hear from service providers who are coming together to help combat the Mental Health crisis. Event will be held at 130 McGhee Rd., Ste 220 from 10 a.m. to noon.

16 Book Adventures. Join at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 1-2 p.m. in Karen's Kids Room for grades 3-6 on the third Wed. of the month. This months reading is "Wild Robot Escapes."

17 Fairy Tales & Fairy Gardens. 3-4:30 p.m. in the Library Garden, 1407 Cedar St. come celebrate Earth Day. Make fairy gardens around the garden and enjoy a tea party while listening to fairy tales. You are welcome to dress up in magical attire too. In the case of poor weather the event will move indoors in the Community Room.

18 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Take part from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a rhythm-filled lap-sit storytime held on Friday mornings, geared for children up to 30-months.

19 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

21 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the new explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Mondays in April.

23 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.

24 Glass Gardens: Build Your Own Terrarium. Verdant Plants invites you to join at their new location, 219 Church St. for a hands-on workshop where you'll create your very own miniature ecosystem. You'll learn how to layer soil, choose the right plants, and add creative touches like decorative stones, moss, and tiny figurines. $35 (+taxes/fees). Register here.

25 Friday Mother Goose Storytime. Take part from 10:30-11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. It's a rhythm-filled lap-sit storytime held on Friday mornings, geared for children up to 30-months.

26 Saturday Storytime. Join in at 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., for themed stories, songs, movements, and crafts.

27 Green Thumb Academy. Join for this online garden series on the last Thursday of each month. From 5:30-6 p.m. (PST). The March event will consist of Planning for Seed Starts. Enjoy these free, fast paced, bite-sized, educational sessions from the comfort of your home via Zoom. Bonner County Extension will be offering presentations on timely garden topics through the year. Visit here for more information.

28 Monday Raspberry Pi Club. Join from 3:30-5 p.m. in the new explorations lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Explore the basics of Python programming through hands-on projects. This weekly class is open to older kids and teens. Supplies are limited. Register to join on Mondays in April.

30 Wednesday Family Storytimes. Join at 9:15 or 10:30 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for themed stories, songs, movement, and crafts.