Calendar
Coming Events:
St. Patty’s Day Penguin Plunge, Saturday, March 17: Registration 11 a.m., Plunge starts at noon, River Street, Bonners Ferry, just west of the Fairgrounds. Info: Mike, 208-304-7839 or mmeier@boundarycountyid.org
Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Monday, March 19, Boundary County Extension Office. Info: 208-267-3519 or patty@kootenai.org
THURSDAY, March 8
Boundary County Library: Noon to 4 p.m. Tech Tutoring by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
Backstage at the Pearl Theater: 5:30–7 p.m., the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., Bonners Ferry. Come in to support our local theater with volunteer night. Join a committee or help out on a project. Info: 208-610-2846
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday for Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint and back. 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
Boundary County Gardening Club: 6–8:30 p.m., at the Visitor’s Center. Info: Sue, 208-946-4213, or Nancy, 208-946-6572.
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
FRIDAY, March 9
Boundary County Library: 10:30 a.m. Science Program “Physics, Chemistry and the Weather.” Info: 208-267-3750
Indoor Gun Range: 1–7 p.m., Hwy 2 East of 3 Mile across from Sater’s Auction. Season ends March 18. Info: Bob 208-920-1182
“Soups On”: 11:30 to 1 p.m., free to the community, South Boundary Fire Station in Naples. The meal includes homemade soup, homemade desserts and a beverage. Everyone is cordially invited to enjoy great food and friendship. Info: Linda at 208-267-6382.
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: 1–7 p.m., Fab Lab, by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
SATURDAY, March 10
Boundary County Library: 10 a.m. to noon, Chess Club. Everyone welcome. Info: 208-267-3750
SUNDAY, March 11
Daylight Saving Time Begins. Spring ahead 1 hour!
The Pearl Theater: 3 p.m., West My Friend, 7160 Ash St., Bonners Ferry. Doors/café open at 2 p.m. Tickets available at Mountain Mike’s, Bonners Books and online www.thepearltheater.org Info: 208-610-2846
MONDAY, March 12
Boundary County Library: 1–7 p.m. Fab Lab Classes by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
Delta Dental of Idaho – Grins on the Go Community Outreach Program: Providing free dental sealants to first and second grade students attending Naples and Mt Hall Elementary Schools. Must have a parent or guardian sign a health history and permission form. Permission forms can be obtained from the school. Info: Delta Dental Community Outreach, 208-489-3541
Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commissioners’ office. Info: phone 208-267-7723; or email commissioners@boundarycountyid.org
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.
Boundary County Library: 1–7 p.m., Fab Lab, by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
Paradise Valley Water Association Inc.: 7 p.m., Paradise Valley Fire Hall on Paradise Valley Road. Info: Lois Drake, 208-267-2657. Grange meets every other month on odd months. (however ANNUAL MEETING is the second Monday of July at 7:30 p.m. at Paradise Valley Grange Hall.)
Parks and Recreation Board: 7 p.m. Parks office across from tennis courts, 7171 Fifth 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. in the Panhandle Health Meeting Room, 7402 Caribou St., Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-267-3141 ext. 4235.
Womancare Midwives Childbirth Education Class: 5–7 p.m., 7084 Ash St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Lori, sabinsquad@gmail.com
Boundary County School Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Naples Elementary School.
TUESDAY, March 13
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
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.
Boundary County Library: Noon to 5 p.m. Fab Lab Independent by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
The Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry: meets every Tuesday at noon at Mugsy’s Tavern and Grill, 7161 Main St. in downtown Bonners Ferry. Info: (208) 290-4401.
Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commissioners’ office. Info: phone 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.
VFW meets second Tuesday of every month, 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 (meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday): 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, March 14
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 p.m. 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: (every Wednesday) The Lake Pend Oreille Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday 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.
Mt. Hall Church Food Bank: Noon to 3 p.m. Emergency contact: 208-267-5732 or 208-267-7506.