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, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bridgeway Assembly of God, 66027 Highway 2. Free drawing of several gift baskets. Info.: Lucy Jensen 267-0609
“Living with Grizzlies”, an Idaho Conservation League After Hours Event at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Education Barn, on May 3, 2017, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 287 Westside Rd. Get a peek into the world of grizzly bears with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grizzly bear biologist Wayne Kasworm. Hear stories from the field, learn a little more about this unique critter, and get some tips on living safely in grizzly country. This event is free and family friendly. Info: 265-956
North Idaho Veterans Stand Down - A Day of Appreciation for Veterans and Families: May 13, 2017, 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, 2017, 1:00 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
Step Back in Time with the Friends of the Museum: On the first Saturday of the month, May 6, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Enjoy a FREE day at the Museum. Admission will be paid by the Friends of the Museum.
Sponsor for the day: Don Jordan and Kathy Konek.
Idaho Gives May 4, 2017: Support us on May 4th 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
Dance Team tryout practices: Thursday, May 11, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Friday, May 12, 7 – 9 a.m.
Tryouts: Saturday, May 13, 9 am – noon. BF High School gym. Info.: Lisa 208-946-6853
THURSDAY,
April 27, 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 28, 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.
Saturday,
April 29, 2017
Fifteenth Annual Free CommUNITY Breakfast & Silent Auction: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Valley Event Center at the Fairgrounds.
MONDAY,
May 1, 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- 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: 6:00 p.m., Panhandle Health Classroom. Info.: Gini Woodward, 208-267-5638
TUESDAY,
May 2, 2017
Genealogical Society of Boundary County: 9:30 a.m.-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 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,
May 3, 2017
Free lunch: 11 a.m.-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.-4 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-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.