Community Calendar

Coming Events:

Creston Valley Bird Fest 2017 on-line registration opens April 3 at www.crestonvalleybirds.ca. Register early, as some events are limited for the May 12, 13, and 14 celebration of the birds, the art, and the agriculture of the Creston Valley.

Cinco de Mayo: Free annual Taco/baked potato dinner Friday, May 5, 2017, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Bridgeway Assembly of God, 66027 Highway 2. Free drawing of several gift baskets. Info.: Lucy Jensen 267-0609

North Idaho Veterans Stand Down - A Day of Appreciation for Veterans and Families: May 13,

8 am to 2 pm, Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Services: VA Medical, VA Benefits Advocacy, Job Fair, Legal Services, Counseling, Dental Services, Veterinary Care, Bike Repair, Haircuts, and hot meal. Info.: Kecia 208-755-2397

“People’s Climate March in Sandpoint”: Saturday, April 29, 1 p.m. Citizens across the nation are gathering with the message that we take climate issues seriously. Our march begins at Farmin Park and ends at the Community Hall with booths for effective actions and creative activities for kids and adults. Please join us with colorful signs and banners to express your passion for Mother Earth. Info.: see sponsor’s websites: www.idahoconservation.org and www.350sandpoint.org

Idaho Gives May 4: Support us on May 4 for #1IdahoGives; a fun, easy and flexible way to donate to and to learn more about organizations that help our community. The Pearl Theater, https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/the-pearl-theater

Bonners Ferry Ducks Unlimited: Friday, May 12. Fairgrounds Memorial Hall. No host cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets by May 1 and qualify for the early bird raffle tickets and drawing. Info.: Susan 214-763-2960

THURSDAY,

April 20, 2017

Genealogical Society of Boundary County: Research family history, Family History Center, LDS Church, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Info: 267-3802.

Free meal every Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln. All are welcome. Info: 208-304-6854

Alcoholics Anonymous: 12 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church. Info: Mike, 267-4667; 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln St.

“There is Hope” Alanon Family Group: 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln, Room 2. Info.: Naomi Z., 208-946-5219, 440-813-1359, or nayzale@gmail.com

Jr. Rifle Club: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Indoor gun range.

FRIDAY,

April 21, 2017

Duplicate Bridge Club: Noon, Trinity Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. Info.: Marlene, 267-3906; Norm, 267-3221; or Donna, 267-5597.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Info.: Michael Bigsby, 267-8225

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln St. (Tuesday/Friday group.)

Narcotics Anonymous: 7:30 p.m., Boundary County Extension office.

FREE Class – Wills and Trusts “The Basics”: Friday, April 21, 2017, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., 6430 Kootenai St. Info.: Thomas A. Bushnell, Attorney At Law 267-9321

SATURDAY,

April 22, 2017

Fifteenth Annual Free CommUNITY Breakfast & Silent Auction: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Valley Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

The Pearl Theater Presents: Swing Dance/Concert with Carl Rey and The Blues Gators, 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m., 7160 Ash Street. Info.: online at thepeartheater.org or call 208-610-2846.

MOYIE SHRINE CLUB SCREENING CLINIC: Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. – 12 noon at Panhandle Health, 7402 Caribou, Bonners Ferry. Call 267-5558 for an appointment. This is a FREE screening clinic to identify children who can benefit from the expert care provided at Shriners Hospitals. If you know any children under 18 who might have orthopedic problems, bring them to the free clinic for evaluation to find out if they may be eligible for free treatment.

MONDAY,

April 24, 2017

Overeaters Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Boundary Community Hospital. Emergency entrance to lower level conference room. No fees, weigh ins or diets. All who desire to stop eating compulsively are welcome. Info: 290-8172.

Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Awareness and Support Group: Panhandle Health District office, noon to 2 p.m. Info.: Margaret, 267-3751; or Kathy, 267-2266.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Kootenai Reservation: 7 p.m., Kootenai Tribal office.

Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commissioners’ office. Info.: phone, 208-267-7723; or email, commissioners@boundarycountyid.org

Boundary County Mental Health Volunteers: 6 p.m., Panhandle Health Classroom. Info.: Gini Woodward, 208-267-5638

TUESDAY,

April 25, 2017

Genealogical Society of Boundary County: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Family History Center at the LDS Church. Free access to websites, staff available to assist people, public invited. Info: 267-3802.

TOPS: Take off Pounds Sensibly: weigh-in, 9 a.m.; meeting, 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, corner of Lincoln and Denver in Bonners Ferry.

Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., commissioners’ office. Info.: phone, 208-267-7723; or email, commissioners@boundarycountyid.org

Al-Anon: 10 a.m., basement of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 12 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church. Info: Mike, 267-4667; 7:30 p.m. Methodist Church 6568 Lincoln St. (Tuesday/Friday group).

Healthy Self Lifestyle: wellness program, 6 p.m., Idaho Pain Clinic, 1327 Superior St., Sandpoint. Info.: Magda Ciocazan, lifestyle coach, magda@chatlife.org; 208-290-5551 or facebook.com/CHATTINGLIFESTYLE/

Bonners Ferry Adult Grief Group: 1:30 – 3 p.m., Panhandle Health. Lissa Defreitas, 265-1185.

WEDNESDAY,

April 26, 2017

Free lunch: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Grace Bible Fellowship Church. All welcome. Info: 267-2121.

Mt. Hall Church Food Bank: 12-3 p.m. Emergency contact: 267-5732 or 267-7506.

Genealogical Society of Boundary County: Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Family History Center, LDS church. New genealogy topic each month on second Wednesday. Access to free websites and staff available to assist people. Everyone welcome. Info.: 267-3802.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Elmira Store (Elmira Group); 7:30 p.m. Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln St. (Women’s Meeting.)

Sr. Rifle Club: 6:30-9 p.m., Indoor gun range.

FRIDAY,

May 12, 2017

Bonners Ferry Ducks Unlimited: Friday, May 12, 2017, Fairgrounds Memorial Hall. No host cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets by May 1 and qualify for the early bird raffle tickets and drawing. Info.: Susan 214-763-2960