Here's what's happening in July

15 Monday Yoga with Drew. It's back - at lunchtime from noon to 1 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Community Rooms. A class series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat.

15 Intro to 3D Design, Blender. From 4-5:30 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can take this introductory class to learn the basics of Blender shortcuts and design. Blender is a more complex software, so this introductory class is ideal for adults and teens.

15 Train Watch Workshop. Get over to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. for a Zoom workshop starting at 5 p.m. David Perk of Pacific Northwest Oil Train Watch will present methods for trackside observing, documenting, and reporting Northwest fossil fuels train traffic with photos, videos, and social media. He will discuss rail routes from the plains to the coast, train descriptors, refinery and receiving facilities, rail system operations, stopovers, and transit times, and train watch motivations and resources. Please RSVP to Wild Idaho Rising Tide at [email protected].

16 Trails and Tails at Pine Street Woods. Rewild your child with these outdoor story time hikes with Kaniksu Land Trust and the library. There will be an animated reading of a children's book, a guided nature discovery walk, snacks, and community connection on Tuesdays June 18 - July 30 at 9 a.m. Pine St. woods is at 111915 W. Pine St.

16 Teen Yoga. Cheri will be teaching a yoga class geared towards teens. Bring a mat and dress is clothes you can move in. Register for one or both classes. Open to incoming 7-12 graders and being held at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., in the Teen Lounge. 2-3 p.m.

16 Yoga in the Park. At 2 p.m. meet up for some beginners yoga at Lakeview Park. Geared to ages 6-12, but all are welcome. Adults are encouraged to join too. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. There will be a couple available.

16 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 Let's Hike. This summer hike adventure series is designed for ages 6+ and is led by local rangers and other experienced hike leaders. Each hike will commence with a storybook session and an introduction to the ranger or hike leader. Register and get more information here. 9 a.m.

17 Walk in Wednesdays. Come by the Arboretum, 611 S Ella St. anytime between 9 a.m. and noon on Wednesdays thru August and look for Shawna. She will set you up with a volunteer activity, stay as long as your schedule allows. Gloves and tools are already on site. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

17 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.

17 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 Sandpoint Comprehensive Plan Adoption Public Hearing. The Comprehensive Plan forms the basis for City of Sandpoint decision-making on land use matters, the economy of Sandpoint, transportation, housing, and more. The City Council is eager to consider the Plan for adoption during their regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on July 17, 2024, at Sandpoint City Hall. This is the first major update since 2009 and will guide the City’s aspiration for the next 15 years. The public is encouraged to review and share their feedback and comments. More information, including a copy of the draft updated Plan and the history of the update to the Plan can be found on the Sandpoint Comprehensive Plan update website here: www.sandpointidaho.gov/compplan.

17 GriefShare: Loss of a Spouse. The Cedar Hills Church South Auditorium, 227 McGhee Rd. will host this seminar from 6-8 p.m. Here you can meet other people who understand and have found ways through the loss of a spouse. They will share reasons for hope, practical tips for coping, and more. Tickets $5.

18 Naturebrary. Join the East Bonner County Library in partnership with City of Sandpoint Parks and Rec Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for this nature-based story program. There will be reading, singing, and explorations of the natural world. There will be water activities, insect activities, nature scavenger hunts, and more. Geared to preschoolers and their families. No preregistration required - Free!

18 Friends of the Panida Meeting. At Tango Cafe, 414 Church St. starting at 1:30 p.m.

18 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.

19 Strollerbrary. Join the East Bonner County Library in partnership with City of Sandpoint Parks and Rec Fridays at 10 a.m. for this resourceful and educational program while walking at different walking paths in the area. Different guest speakers will be available to talk about your child's development. Please bring a stroller, balance bike, or backpack for this adult pace walk and talk. Program is free, and no registration is required.

19 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.

20 Natural Connections. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can participate in a variety of workshops. 10 a.m. check out Connecting via two-way radio. 12 p.m. Dive into the lubricant of life with "Water! Slow it, Spread it, Sink it." 2 p.m. Meet the medicine all around you and discover North Idaho medicinal plants. See more here.

20 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.

20 Saturday Yoga with Drew. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms. A Saturday yoga series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.

22 Monday Yoga with Drew. It's back - at lunchtime from noon to 1 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Community Rooms. A class series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat.

22 Intro to 3D Design, Blender. From 4-5:30 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can take this introductory class to learn the basics of Blender shortcuts and design. Blender is a more complex software, so this introductory class is ideal for adults and teens.

23 Trails and Tails at Pine Street Woods. Rewild your child with these outdoor story time hikes with Kaniksu Land Trust and the library. There will be an animated reading of a children's book, a guided nature discovery walk, snacks, and community connection on Tuesdays June 18 - July 30 at 9 a.m. Pine St. woods is at 111915 W. Pine St.

23 Yoga in the Park. At 2 p.m. meet up for some beginners yoga at Lakeview Park. Geared to ages 6-12, but all are welcome. Adults are encouraged to join too. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. There will be a couple available.

23 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.

23 Glow in the Dark Painting. For incoming 7-12th graders come in to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. and join in the Teen Lounge to attempt a guided glow-in-the-dark outer space painting from 7-9 p.m. Register here.

24 Let's Hike. This summer hike adventure series is designed for ages 6+ and is led by local rangers and other experienced hike leaders. Each hike will commence with a storybook session and an introduction to the ranger or hike leader. Register and get more information here. 9 a.m.

24 Walk in Wednesdays. Come by the Arboretum, 611 S Ella St. anytime between 9 a.m. and noon on Wednesdays thru August and look for Shawna. She will set you up with a volunteer activity, stay as long as your schedule allows. Gloves and tools are already on site. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

24 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.

24 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 Naturebrary. Join the East Bonner County Library in partnership with City of Sandpoint Parks and Rec Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for this nature-based story program. There will be reading, singing, and explorations of the natural world. There will be water activities, insect activities, nature scavenger hunts, and more. Geared to preschoolers and their families. No preregistration required - Free!

25 Citizen Science. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waterlife Discovery Center you can drop by and enjoy library supplied activities. Pick up supplies to view wildlife and/or look for nature "samples", then use the microscopes to look more closely.

25 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 Strollerbrary. Join the East Bonner County Library in partnership with City of Sandpoint Parks and Rec Fridays at 10 a.m. for this resourceful and educational program while walking at different walking paths in the area. Different guest speakers will be available to talk about your child's development. Please bring a stroller, balance bike, or backpack for this adult pace walk and talk. Program is free, and no registration is required.

26 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.

27 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.

27 Saturday Yoga with Drew. Join in at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. from 3-4 p.m. in the Community Rooms. A Saturday yoga series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.

29 Let's Hike. This summer hike adventure series is designed for ages 6+ and is led by local rangers and other experienced hike leaders. Each hike will commence with a storybook session and an introduction to the ranger or hike leader. Register and get more information here. 9 a.m.

29 Monday Yoga with Drew. It's back - at lunchtime from noon to 1 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. in the Community Rooms. A class series practicing Vinyasa Flow, a creative and dynamic form of yoga that utilizes the breath to link poses and postures. Please bring a yoga mat.

29 Intro to 3D Design, Blender. From 4-5:30 p.m. in the Exploration Lab at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can take this introductory class to learn the basics of Blender shortcuts and design. Blender is a more complex software, so this introductory class is ideal for adults and teens.

30 Trails and Tails at Pine Street Woods. Rewild your child with these outdoor story time hikes with Kaniksu Land Trust and the library. There will be an animated reading of a children's book, a guided nature discovery walk, snacks, and community connection on Tuesdays June 18 - July 30 at 9 a.m. Pine St. woods is at 111915 W. Pine St.

30 Graphic Novels are Life. At 11 a.m. in Karen's Kids Room at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. you can join in on a live stream with Don Santat, National Book Award winner, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.

30 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 "Lily and the Octopus" by Steven Rowley. This is for adults and teens.

30 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.

30 Anime Club. From 3:30-5 p.m. in the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., Teen Lounge, come and enjoy all things anime and manga. Make anime-inspired buttons, play anime trivia, make Japanese art, and enjoy snacks.

31 Walk in Wednesdays. Come by the Arboretum, 611 S Ella St. anytime between 9 a.m. and noon on Wednesdays thru August and look for Shawna. She will set you up with a volunteer activity, stay as long as your schedule allows. Gloves and tools are already on site. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

31 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.

31 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 Lecture with Joy Harjo. From 6-7 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., Joy Harjo, the 23rd United States Poet Laureate is speaking at the library in Ketchum Idaho. Join in Sandpoint for the live steam of their annual Hemingway Distinguished Lecture.