Community Calendar
Coming Events
Concert: 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, Trinity Lutheran, 6784 Cody St., Bonners Ferry. Celebrating music and the music makers of all generations featuring India Kucherry and the BOUNDLESS Women’s Ensemble. This concert is a fundraiser for the international touring choir Spiritsong. Silent auction and pre-show music at 6:30 p.m.
The 14th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Chic ‘n Chop. Check-in is 12:30 p.m. and the program 1–3 p.m. All are invited to attend. Info: 208-267-3751 or 208-267-2711.
A Night for the Museum: 5:30 p.m. Fundraising Dinner, buffet dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at the Boundary County Museum. Tickets are limited so get yours soon. Info: Museum, 208-267-7720.
Boundary County Museum: Spin-In 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. Come join the fun. Spinners, Weavers, Knitters, Tatters welcome. If you want to learn these techniques, come to the Museum! 7229 Main St. Info: 208-267-7720.
Drivers Safety Tips: 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Senior Center at 6635 Lincoln, Bonners Ferry. Class is open to anyone but emphasizes safety issues related to people 50 years and older. Class size limited. Pre-registration is important. Info: Orin 208-267-6284.
THURSDAY, Oct. 5
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday, to Sandpoint and back. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Free Meal: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln. All are welcome. Info: 208-304-6854
Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Support Group: Annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Chic ‘n Chop, Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5-7 p.m. Tickets available at the door $5 per person. All proceeds go to provide gas vouchers to local people having to travel out of town for cancer treatments.
“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
Third-annual Community Quilt Show: The third-annual Bonners Ferry Non-Judged Community Quilt Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.
AA Meeting: 6:30 p.m. potluck; 7:30 p.m. speaker meeting. First Thursday of every month. Bonners Ferry United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln. Info: Dan B. 208-267-2163. For 24-hour help: 800-326-2164
Open Mic Night: 7-9 p.m., The Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St. Info: 208-610-2846 or www.thepearltheater.org
Boundary County Museum: 7 p.m., 7229 Main St., Gary Eller, Idaho Songwriter sings songs about early Idaho’s (pre 1923) “colorful and sometimes unfortunate” people and events. Followed by a “Jam Session”. Bring your instruments to play along with Gary. Info: 208-267-7720 or bcmuseum@meadowcrk.com
BFHS Sports
Girls Varsity Volleyball – 7 p.m. vs. Priest River HS at Priest River
FRIDAY, Oct. 6
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. every Friday in Bonners Ferry. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Boundary County Library: 1-7 p.m., Fab Lab Classes by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750 or boundarycountylibrary@gmail.com
Oath Keepers Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Homestead Great Room, 32 David Thompson Drive, Bonners Ferry. Info: Jeff 208-3042730.
BFHS Sports
Girls Varsity Soccer: 4 p.m. vs. St. Maries HS at BFHS Soccer field
Boys Varsity Soccer: 6 p.m. vs. St. Maries HS at BFHS Soccer Field
Boys Varsity Football: 7 p.m. vs. Priest River HS at Priest River Lamanna High School
SATURDAY, Oct. 7
Paradise Valley Grange meeting: 10 a.m., Paradise Valley Grange Hall, Kootenai Trail Road. Info: Dora 208-267-2372.
Farmer’s Market, Closing Day, last Market of the Season: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bonners Ferry City parking lot.
Boundary County Museum: McArthur Cemetery Historical Walking Tour. Pre-register at the Museum, gather at the Cemetery at 12:30–12:55, tour begins at 1 p.m. Parking is limited, car-pooling is suggested. Info: 208-267-7720 or www.bonnersferrymuseum.org
BFHS Sports
Boys Varsity Soccer: 1 p.m. vs Orofino HS at BFHS Soccer Field
SUNDAY, Oct. 8
95 Fallen Firefighters to Be Honored: The U.S. Fire Service will pay tribute to the lives of 75 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2016 and 20 firefighters who died in previous years during the 36th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
A local memorial ceremony will also be held at 2 p.m. at the main City Fire Station in downtown Bonners Ferry. The names of the fallen will be read aloud in a program that features several fire service traditions designed to honor the dead, and will include for the first time the newly organized Boundary County Fire Chiefs’ Association Honor Guard. Info: Boundary County Chaplain Corps 208-267-3327.
MONDAY, Oct. 9
Boundary County Library: CLOSED for Columbus Day
Boundary County Artist Association: 11 a.m., Mugsy’s Tavern and Grill. Info: Vicki Bleile 208-610-5615.
Paradise Valley Water Association, Inc.: 7 p.m., Paradise Valley Fire Hall on Paradise Valley Road. Grange meets every other month on odd months. Info: Lois Drake 208-267-2657
BFHS Sports
Girls Varsity Soccer: TBA – Multiple Opponents – Away
Boys Varsity Soccer: TBA vs Multiple Opponents - Away
TUESDAY, Oct. 10
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday, to Sandpoint and back. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Boundary County Library: CLOSED for Staff Training.
KVRI WAC (Wildlife-Auto Collision) Sub-committee Meeting: 1:30 p.m. at the Kootenai Tribal office. Lots to talk about. Info: Patty 208-267-5519 ext. 551 or patty@kootenai.org
Al-Anon Meeting: 10 a.m., basement of Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Gini W. 208-267-5638.
Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commissioner’s office, Courthouse. Info: 208-267-7723 or email commissioners@boundarycountyid.org
VFW: 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 6035 Lincoln St. Info: Bob Spalding 208-267-3831
Hospital Auxiliary: 11:30 a.m., Chic-N-Chop. New members welcome. Info: 208-267-6912 or boundarycommunityhospital.org/about-us/auxiliary
Bonners Ferry Adult Grief Group: 10–11:30 a.m., Panhandle Health District Office, 7402 Caribous St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Lissa DeFreitas, 208-265-1185.
EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Meeting: 6 p.m., Northern Air at the airport. Info: Gene Andrews.
BFHS Sports
Girls Varsity Volleyball: 7 p.m. vs. Timberlake HS at BFHS Gym
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday in Bonners Ferry. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Diabetic Education Support Group: 1 pm in the Panhandle Health Meeting Room, 7402 Caribou St, Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-267-3141 ext. 4235.
Bonners Ferry Masonic Lodge No. 43.: 7 p.m., 6415 Bonner St., Bonners Ferry.
Toastmasters International Meeting: The Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday evening from 6–7 p.m. at the Forrest Bird Charter School, 614 S. Madison Ave. in Sandpoint. Info: Deborah 208-283-9008 or ddbarton125@gmail.com.