Community Calendar
Coming Events:
AARP Driver Safety Program: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26, Senior Center Bonners Ferry. Minimal fee. Take the driver safety classroom course especially designed for drivers age 50 and older. Seating is limited. Info and reservations Orrin 208-267-6284.
Kootenai Tribe of Idaho: 9 a.m. to noon, May 4 release of hatchery-reared juvenile white sturgeon into the Kootenai River at the public Search and Rescue Boat Ramp, 1 mile west on Riverside Street. Everyone welcome. Info: Kristin, 208-267-3620
Naples Elementary School Kindergarten Registration 2018-19: Friday, April 27. Call 208-267-2956 to schedule an appointment and learn the necessary documents and proof of immunizations to bring.
Farmer’s Market Opening Day: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 28 in the City Parking Lot. Info: Gail, 208-267-2780
Benefit Yard Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at Columbia Bank. Donations and volunteers needed. All proceeds to be deposited into the medical account for Emmaline Pinkerton. Info: 208-267-7027 to find out where to take donations prior to the sale.
The Pearl Theater Presents: 5:30 p.m., April 29 ... the most magnificent picture ever, “GONE WITH THE WIND”! 7160 Ash St., Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-610-2846
THURSDAY, April 19
Mt. Hall Elementary School Kindergarten Registration 2018-19: Call 208-267-5276 to schedule an appointment and learn the necessary documents and proof of immunizations to bring.
Boundary County Library: Noon to 4 p.m. Computer Tutor. Info: 208-267-3750
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, public welcome. Info: 208-267-3802
Free Community Meal: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln. All are welcome. Info: 208-304-6854.
“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
DAV for Bonners Ferry Idaho Chapter #28: 12 noon, VFW, S Main St, Bonners Ferry. Info: Ray 208-267-3510
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday from Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint and back. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Friends of the Restorium: Noon, Chic n Chop Restaurant. All members and non-members welcome. Info: Jeannie 208-267-6030.
Planning and Zoning Commission: 5:30 p.m., Boundary County Courthouse, main courtroom, 6452 Kootenai St. Info: 208-267-7212 or planning@boundarycountyid.org
United Methodist Men’s Pancake Dinner: 5–7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 114. All you can eat. Info: email ejnewcomb@sbcglobal.net
Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce: 6 p.m. April Meet & Greet at Mountain West Bank. Beverages and appetizers provided. Special guests from Northern Lights, Inc., and Idaho Forest Group will discuss renewable resources and planting projects. Info: bonnersferrychamber@gmail.com
Crime Prevention Information Night: 6-7:30 p.m. South Boundary Fire Community Room. Put on by the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office.
BFHS Sports:
Boys Varsity Baseball: TBA vs. Grangeville HS at Grangeville
Co-ed Varsity Track: TBA vs. Priest River HS at Priest River
FRIDAY, April 20
Boundary County Library: 1–7 p.m., Fab Lab, by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
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
The Write Stuff: local writers group, 10:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church basement. Everyone welcome. Info: Norman, 208-267-3221
Boundary County Library: 1–3 p.m., Lego Club, everyone welcome. Info: 208-267-3750
Postpartum, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding Class: 5–7 p.m., Womancare Midwives, 7084 Ash St., Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-267-0936 or sabinsquad@gmail.com
BFHS Sports:
Co-ed Varsity Golf: 10 a.m. vs. Priest River HS at Ranch Golf Club
SATURDAY, April 21
Boundary County Library: 4:30 -6:30 p.m. Nerf Wars. Info: 208-267-3750
BFHS Sports:
Girls Varsity Softball: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. vs. Timberlake HS at BFHS Softball Field
Boys Varsity Baseball: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. vs. Timberlake HS at BFHS Baseball Field
Co-ed Varsity Track: TBA vs. Priest River at BFHS Football and Track Stadium
SUNDAY, April 22
Earth Day Event: County-wide, community cleanup 1–5 p.m., meet at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Rain or shine (probably both). Volunteers needed. Reflective vests, safety signs and garbage bags will be provided. Info: Mackenzie 208-946-8036
MONDAY, April 23
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: 208-290-8172.
Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commissioners’ office. Info: phone 208-267-7723; or email commissioners@boundarycountyid.org
Boundary County Library: 1–7 p.m., Fab Lab Classes by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 6 p.m., Panhandle Health Classroom, 7402 Caribou St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Gini Woodward, 208-267-5638
Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Support and Education Group: Noon, Panhandle Health Office, 7402 Caribou St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Margaret 208-267-3751 or Virginia 208-267-2711.
Idaho Legal Aid: will meet with low-income Boundary County residents who have legal problems or questions — IF THERE ARE FOUR OR MORE COMMUNITY MEMBERS SIGNED UP. Those interested in meeting with the lawyer need to schedule a time by calling 208-267-3663 or 208-667-9559.
TUESDAY, April 24
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday, Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
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, public welcome. Info: 208-267-3802
The Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry: meets every Tuesday at noon at Mugsy’s Tavern & Grill, 7161 Main St. in downtown Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-290-4401.
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@boundarycountyidorg.
Al-Anon Meeting: 10 a.m., basement of Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Gini W., 208-267-5638.
Boundary County Library: Noon to 5 p.m., Fab Lab independent time. Info: 208-267-3750
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.
BFHS Sports:
Girls Varsity Softball: 4 p.m. vs. Priest River HS at Priest River Lamanna HS
Boys Varsity Baseball: 4 p.m. vs. Priest River HS at Priest River Lamanna HS
WEDNESDAY, April 25
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday in Bonners Ferry. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Mt. Hall Church Food Bank: Noon to 3 p.m. Emergency contact: 208-267-5732 or 208-267-7506.