Community Calendar

Coming Events:

Hunter and Bowhunter Safety Course: An instructor-led safety course will be held July 16-21 at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge. For more information or to sign up, go to https://register-ed.com/events/view/125094. Classes fill up fast. Info: Norm, 208-267-1972

Summer Day Camps for Kids: Thursday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Science Day at Snow Creek Pond. Pre-registration required. $12 per day per child, 2 healthy snacks and lunch is provided. Info: 208-267-3235. Also planned is Technology Day, Tuesday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairgrounds.

Community Action Partnership Barbecue: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12, Georgia Mae Plaza in downtown Bonners Ferry. Come join us for our second annual Community Appreciation Day.

Ospreys of Northern Idaho: 7 p.m. Friday, July 13, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Ed Barn. A presentation by Dr. Wayne Melquist, Wildlife Biologist. No live birds.

Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Monday, July 16, Boundary County Extension Office. The agenda will include presentations by Director of BCED, Dennis Weed; 9B Trails President, Eric Anderson; City Administrator, Lisa Ailport. Discussion and planning for the KVRI fair booth. Info: 208-267-3519 or rvogl@kootenai.org

Free Movie and Popcorn: 3 p.m. July 18 at The Pearl Theater. “Wonder” with Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay. Doors and café open at 2:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, July 5

Open Mic Night: 7-9 p.m., The Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St. Info: 208-610-2846 or www.thepearltheater.org

AA Meeting: 6:30 p.m. potluck; 7:30 p.m. speaker meeting. Bonners Ferry United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln. For 24-hour help 800-326-2164.

Boundary County Library: Noon to 4 p.m. Tech Tutor by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750

Boundary County Master Gardeners Plant Clinic: 1–4 p.m., free diagnosis of plant problems at the UI Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Kate Painter, 208-267-3235.

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

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.

FRIDAY, July 6

Oath Keepers Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Homestead Great Room, 32 David Thompson Drive, Bonners Ferry. Info: Jeff, 208-304-2730.

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.

Summer Camps for Kids: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Youth Farm Tour at the Fairgrounds. Pre-registration required. $12 per day per child, two healthy snacks and lunch is provided. Info: 208-267-3235

The Write Stuff: local writers group, 10:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church basement. Everyone welcome. Info: Norman 208-267-3221

Bonners Ferry Bridge Club: Noon at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Info: Marlene, 208-267-3906

SATURDAY, July 7

Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bonners Ferry City parking lot.

Paradise Valley Grange Meeting: 10 a.m., Paradise Valley Grange Hall, Kootenai Trail Road. Info: Dora Brown, 208-267-2372

MONDAY, July 9

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

Boundary County Library: 1-7 p.m., Fab Lab, by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750

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.

Paradise Valley Water Association Inc. Annual Meeting: 7:30 p.m., Paradise Valley Grange Hall on Paradise Valley Road.

Parks and Recreation Board: 7 p.m., Parks office across from tennis courts, 7171 5th St. Public welcome.

Boundary County Artist Association: 11 a.m., Mugsy’s Tavern and Grill. Info: Vicki Bleile, 208-610-5615.

Diabetic Education Support Group: 1 p.m. Panhandle Health Meeting Room, 7402 Caribou St., Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-267-3141 ext. 4235.

TUESDAY, July 10

SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday, Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740.

Boundary County Master Gardeners Plant Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon, free diagnosis of plant problems at the UI Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Kate Painter, 208-267-3235.

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

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.

The Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry: meets every Tuesday at noon, Mugsy’s Tavern & Grill, 7161 Main St., Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-290-4401.

Computer Tutor: 1–4 p.m., by appointment. Boundary County Library. Info: 208-267-3750

Al-Anon Meeting: 10 a.m., basement of Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Gini W., 208-267-5638.

Mirror Lake Ladies Golf: 5:15 p.m. tee off time, evening group. Everyone welcome.

Paradise Valley Fire District Meeting: 6 p.m. at the PVFD Main Fire Station located at 2492 Paradise Valley Road.

VFW meets second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 6035 Lincoln St. Info: Bob Spalding, 208-267-3831.

Bonners Ferry Adult Grief Group: 10–11:30 a.m., Panhandle Health Office, 7402 Caribou St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Lissa, 208-265-1185.

EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Meeting: 6 p.m., Northern Air at the airport. All are welcome to attend. There is generally an information or training presentation along with the meeting. Info: Gene Andrews, 208-610-8339.

WEDNESDAY, July 11

SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Wednesday in Bonners Ferry. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740.

Boundary County Library: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. story time. Info: 208-267-3750

Mirror Lake Ladies Golf: 9 a.m. tee off time, with sign up between 8 and 8:45 a.m. Everyone welcome

Bonners Ferry Masonic Lodge No. 43: 7 p.m., 6415 Bonner St., Bonners Ferry.

Mt. Hall Church Food Bank: Noon to 3 p.m. Emergency contact: 208-267-5732 or 208-267-7506.

Church Safety Seminar: 6–9:30 p.m., Mountain Springs Church, 6789 Main St. 114 people died a violent death on Church and faith-based property in 2017, a new all-time high. Learn how to protect your flock. Anyone and everyone concerned about violence should attend. Pre-registration is required. Go to: www.sheepdogseminars.com Info: 817-437-9693