Community Calendar
Coming Events:
Night Out Against Crime: 3–7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, National Guard Armory Building. A symposium on safety sponsored by the Boundary County Sheriff’s Dept. Theft prevention; identity theft; burglar/personal alarm systems; recovery of lost/stolen property; personal safety – Neighborhood Watch; internet/phone scams, much more.
A Night for the Museum: 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Boundary County Museum. Tickets are sold out.
USMC 242nd Birthday Ball: Nov. 10 at the KRI. Social hour 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Past and present U.S. Marines, and all sister services, spouses and their guests welcome. Ticket info: 208-267-1777
An “All you can Eat” Home-Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner: 4-7 p.m. (with all the trimmings) on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the South Boundary Fire Station in Naples. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this fundraising dinner sponsored by Helping Hands of Naples. Information and prices: Linda, 208-267-6382.
Boundary County Human Rights Task Force: 2–4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, Homestead Great Room, 32 David Thompson Drive, Bonners Ferry. Community Meet and Greet gathering. Join us to celebrate and spread awareness of human rights. All are welcome!
THURSDAY, Oct. 19
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.
Friends of the Restorium: Noon, Chic-n-Chop Restaurant. All members and non-members welcome to attend. Info: Jeannie, 208-267-6030..
Planning and Zoning Commission: 5:30 p.m., Boundary County Courthouse courtroom.
“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
BFHS Sports
COED Varsity Cross Country: TBA vs. Kellogg HS at Kellogg
FRIDAY, Oct. 20
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday in Bonners Ferry. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Bonners Ferry Bridge Club: Noon at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Info: Marlene, 208-267-3906
Boundary County Library: 1-3 p.m., Lego Club. Info: 208-267-3750 or boundarycountylibrary@gmail.com
Boundary County Library: 1–7 p.m.. Fab Lab Classes by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
The Write Stuff: local writers group, 10:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church basement. Everyone welcome. Info: Norman 208-267-3221
Indoor Gun Range: Open every Friday, 1–7 p.m., Hwy 2 East of 3 Mile, across from Sader’s Auction. Info: Bob 208-920-1182
BFHS Sports
Boys Varsity Football: 7 p.m. vs. Kellogg HS at BFHS Football & Track Stadium.
SATURDAY, Oct. 21
The 14th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon will be held at the Chic ‘n Chop Restaurant. Check in is at 12:30 p.m. and program will run from 1–3 p.m. The featured speaker is Dr. Susan Layeux. Tickets are $8 and include a salad buffet. All proceeds to stay local to benefit the community. Info: 208-267-3751 or 208-267-2711.
Boundary County Library: 4:30–6:30 p.m., Nerf Wars. Info: 208-267-3750 or boundarycountylibrary@gmail.com
Boundary County Victim Services: 6 p.m., will host its first Oktoberfest in the Memorial and Exhibit Hall at the Fairgrounds. There will be live entertainment, adult beverages and traditional Oktoberfest foods will be available. Info:208-267-7334
The Pearl Theater: 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. — Andy Sydow Band, Rock Concert. Opening act: Paul Bonnell and Friends. Info: 208-610-2846 or www.thepearltheater.org
MONDAY, Oct. 23
Free Dental Sealants: Boundary County Middle School 7th and 8th graders can receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities as part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Grins on the Go program.
Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commissioner’s office, Courthouse. Info: 208-267-7723 or email commissioners@boundarycountyid.org
Boundary County Library: 1–7 p.m. Fab Lab Classes by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750 or boundarycountylibrary@gmail.com
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 6 p.m., Panhandle Health Classroom, 7402 Caribou St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Gini 208-267-5638.
Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Awareness and Support Group: noon – 2 p.m., Panhandle Health Office. Info: Margaret 208-267-3751 or Virginia 208-267-2711.
Movie Night at The Pearl: Monday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. doors open, movie 6 p.m. The Way (PG) starring Martin Sheen. Info: 208-610-2846 or www.thepearltheater.com
Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative Meeting: 7 p.m., Boundary County Extension Office. Agenda will include a visit and presentation from the staff of the Yaak Valley Forest Council. Info: Patty 208-267-3519 or patty@kootenai.org
TUESDAY, Oct. 24
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday to Sandpoint and back. Call 24 hours in advance 208-267-4740
Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commissioner’s office, Courthouse. Info: 208-267-7723 or email commissioners@boundarycountyid.org
Al-Anon Meeting: 10 a.m., basement of Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Gini W. 208-267-5638.
Bonners Ferry Adult Grief Group: 10–11:30 a.m., Panhandle Health District Office, 7402 Caribou St, Bonners Ferry. Info: Lissa at Bonner General Hospice 208-265-1185.
Boundary County Library: 1–4 p.m. Computer tutor by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750 or boundarycountylibrary@gmail.com
BFHS Band Concert and Spaghetti Feed: 7 p.m. BCMS Gym, 6577 Main St., Bonners Ferry
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday in Bonners Ferry. Call 24 hours in advance 208-267-4740
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