Community Calendar
Coming Events
Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative TMDL Sub-Committee Meeting: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the Kootenai Tribal Office. Bob Steed has several updates including information on the Integrated Report and we will be planning for the upcoming monitoring season. Info: Patty, 208-267-3519
Bonners Ferry Eagles AERIE #3522 Mothers Day Breakfast: 8–11 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 7159 Second St. Proceeds going to Friends of the Restorium. Open to the public. Info: Kathy, 208-946-8538
Mobile Market 2nd Harvest Free Food Distribution: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6184 Cody, Bonners Ferry. Free produce, nutritious perishable products and other groceries for all families in need of food assistance. Open to the public. No appointment or documentation. Held rain or shine. Bring a box. Info: Dave Gause, 208-267-7826
25th North Idaho Veterans Stand Down: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 12, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 Government Way in Coeur d’Alene. This event is a means to assist veterans and their families in eastern Washington and the five Northern Idaho counties. Info: 208-664-3095 or email eric@stvincentdepaulcda.org
Creston Valley Bird Fest 2018 ... where the birds are: May 11, 12, 13. Registration opens April 3 at www.crestonvalleybirds.ca. Guided birding tours; keynote speaker James Duncan, renowned owl expert from Manitoba; photography workshop; farm tours; art projects; First Nations perspective; kayaking; bats; stars and more.
GROW! Community Garden Meeting: 5 p.m., UI Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St. Info: Julie 208-267-4743
Childbirth Education Classes: 5–7 p.m., two-part series May 14 and 18, Womancare Midwives. Info: 208-267-0936 or sabin.lori@yahoo.com
THURSDAY, May 3
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
“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
Boundary County Library: Noon to 4 p.m. Tech tutoring by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
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
AA Meeting: 6:30 p.m. potluck; 7:30 p.m. speaker meeting. Bonners Ferry United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln. For 24-hour help 1-800-326-2164
Open Mic Night: 7-9 p.m., The Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St. Info: 208-610-2846 or www.thepearltheater.org
BFHS Sports:
COED Varsity Track: District 1 All-Star meet at Post Falls HS
FRIDAY, May 4
Kootenai Tribe of Idaho: 9 a.m. to noon, for the 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
Valley View Elementary School Kindergarten Registration 2018-19: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 208-267-5519 to schedule appointment and learn about necessary documents and proof of immunizations to bring.
Boundary County Library: 1–7 p.m., Fab Lab classes 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
Oath Keepers Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Homestead Great room, 32 David Thompson Drive, Bonners Ferry. Info: Jeff, 208-304-2730
Midwives’ Day Celebration: 6 p.m. social, refreshments provided; 7 p.m. film viewing followed by Q & A and discussion. Boundary County Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St. Free event. Everyone welcome. Info: 208-267-0936 or www.whynothome.com
BFHS Sports:
COED Varsity Golf: 9 a.m. vs. Lakeland HS at Lakeland
Boys Varsity Baseball: 4 p.m. vs. Lakeland HS at Lakeland
SATURDAY, May 5
Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bonners Ferry City parking lot. Info: Gail 208-267-2780
International Day of the Midwife 2018: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate with us at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Light refreshments provided. Info: 208-267-0936 or sabin.lori@yahoo.com
Boundary County Historical Society: 10 a.m. Summer Opening at the Museum. Remembering 1918 & World War 1. Visit the displays. Noon – 1:30 p.m., World War I lunch served in the Railroad courtyard. Doughboy Stew, Bread/Rolls, Soldier “Biscuits”, World War 1 Cake. From 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., World War I in Boundary County presentation with Howard Kent; also stories and games for children. From 2:30 – 4 p.m., visit the displays.
Paradise Valley Grange meeting: 10 a.m., Paradise Valley Grange Hall, Kootenai Trail Road. Info: Dora Brown, 208-267-2372
Boundary County Honor Guard: 4-7 p.m. Chili Cook-Off Contest and Auction, downtown at the Bonners Ferry Fire Station #1. Info: Cheryl 208-267-2942 or a.c.jackson@hotmail.com
The Pearl Theater Presents: 7 p.m. Panhandle Polecats, 7160 Ash St., Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-610-2846
MONDAY, May 7
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
Womancare Midwives “New” Breastfeeding Support Group: 4:30–5:30 p.m., 7084 Ash St., Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-267-0936 or Lori Sabin, sabinsquad@gmail.com
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 Amateur Radio Club: 7:30 p.m., Bonners Ferry Visitor Center. Offering monthly classes during meetings. Info: Steve, 208-267-1937 or w7bfi.com
Idaho Light Foot Militia: 7 p.m., Bonners Ferry Visitors Center.
Kootenai Valley Sportsman’s Association: 6 p.m., Indoor gun range. Info: Mac, 208-267-2580
BFHS Sports:
COED Varsity Golf: TBA Golf Districts at Twin Lakes Golf Course
Girls Varsity Softball: TBA Softball Districts
Boys Varsity Baseball: TBA Baseball District
TUESDAY, May 8
Annual United Methodist Women’s Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, corner of Lincoln and Denver streets. Special presentation by Artisans For Hope, “Quilt Stories.” All ladies welcome. RSVP by May 6 to Judy, 208-267-3859, or Wilma, 208-267-2991
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., 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
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: 10–11:30 a.m., Panhandle Health Office, 7402 Caribou St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Lissa, 208-265-1185
Mirror Lake Ladies Golf: 5:15 p.m. tee off time, evening group. Everyone welcome.
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.
Boundary County Library: Noon to 5 p.m., Independent Fab Lab time by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
Boundary County Library: presenting Artisans of Hope Quilt Exhibit “This is My Home Now: Narrative Textiles for Idaho Newcomers,” presentation and speakers at 7 p.m. The exhibit will be displayed throughout the Library for the month of May.
BFHS Sports:
Girls Varsity Softball: TBA Softball Districts continue
Boys Varsity Baseball: TBA Baseball District continue
WEDNESDAY, May 9
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday in Bonners Ferry. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Mirror Lake Ladies Golf: 10 a.m. tee off time with sign up between 9 and 9:45 a.m. Everyone welcome.
Mt. Hall Church Food Bank: Noon to 3 p.m. Emergency contact: 208-267-5732 or 208-267-7506.
Story time: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Boundary County Library, 6370 Kootenai St. Info: 208-267-3750
Boundary County Victim Services Support Group Meeting: Noon in the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center located next to the city parking lot. 24/7 Crisis and Information Line: 208-267-5211.
GROW Community Garden Meeting: 6 p.m., UI Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry. Meetings are open to all. Info: Julie, 208-267-4743 or 208-267-3235