Community Calendar
Coming Events
Mobile Market Second 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
Porthill Cemetery Cleanup: 8 a.m., Saturday, May 19. Bring own gloves and tools. Info: Sherlene, 208-267-3175
Emma Pinkerton Fundraiser: 5 p.m., Saturday, May 19, Bonners Ferry Eagles Aerie, 7159 Second St. Live entertainment to follow donated by Wastin’ Time. Donated auction items can be dropped off between May 14 and May 17 at Eagles Aerie between noon and 7 p.m. or Northwoods in Naples between May 14 and May 17 between noon and 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to assist with Emma Pinkerton’s medical expenses. Info: Kathy, 208-946-8538
KVRI Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, May 21, Boundary County Extension Office. The agenda will include committee updates, an update n the Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail & CFLR Project updates. Info: Patty, 208-267-3519
KVRI WAC (Wildlife-Auto Collision) Sub-committee Meeting: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the Kootenai Tribal Office. Info: Patty, 208-267-3519 ext. 551
THURSDAY, May 10
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 for Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint and back. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Boundary County Gardening Club: 6–8:30 p.m., at the Visitor’s Center. Info: Sue, 208-946-4213, or Nancy, 208-946-6572.
Boundary County Library: Noon to 4 p.m. Tech Tutoring by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
Backstage at The Pearl: 5:30–7 p.m. Monthly volunteer night that includes theater tours and interactive brainstorming. Bring your ideas. Info: 208-610-2846 or www.thepearltheater.org
BFHS Sports:
COED Varsity Track: 4 p.m. 3A District 1 Championships at Timberlake
FRIDAY, May 11
Boundary County Library: 10:30 a.m. Science: Bugs. Info: 208-267-3750
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
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.
BFHS Sports:
COED Varsity Track: TBA 3A District 1 Championships at Timberlake continues
SATURDAY, May 12
Creston Valley Bird Fest 2018 continues.
Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bonners Ferry City parking lot. Info: Gail 208-267-2780
Boundary County Library: 10 a.m. to noon, Chess Club. All ages and skill levels welcome. Info: 208-267-3750
25th North Idaho Veterans Stand Down: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 North Government Way in Coeur d’Alene. Resource, Health and Benefits Fair for all veterans and their families. Info: 208-664-3095 or email eric@stvincentdepaulcda.org
The Pearl Theater: A Classic Movie Night. “McLintock” at 4 p.m.; “His Girl Friday” at 6:15 p.m.; “The Invisible Man” at 8 p.m. and “Night of the Living Dead” at 9:45 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. All proceeds donated to Hope House. Refreshments available for purchase.
SUNDAY, May 13
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Bonners Ferry Eagles AERIE #3522 Mothers Day Breakfast: 8–11 a.m., 7159 Second St. Proceeds going to Friends of the Restorium. Open to the public. Info: Kathy, 208-946-8538
Creston Valley Bird Fest continues.
MONDAY, May 14
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
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.
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.
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.
Childbirth Education Classes: 5–7 p.m., two part series May 14 and 18, Womancare Midwives. Info: sabin.lori@yahoo.com
BFHS Sports:
COED Varsity Golf: TBA State at Twin Lakes Golf Course
TUESDAY, May 15
Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative TMDL Sub-Committee Meeting: 8:30 a.m. 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
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. – 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 Street 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.
Mirror Lake Ladies Golf: 5:15 p.m. tee off time, evening group. Everyone welcome.
Boundary County Library: Noon to 5 p.m., Independent Fab Lab time by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
Boundary County TV Translator District Board meetings are 5 p.m. at the Office of Youngwirth Davis & Associates. Info: 208-267-5166
Bonners Ferry City Council Meeting: 7 p.m., City Hall, 7232 Main St., Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-267-3105
WEDNESDAY, May 16
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. Every one welcome.
Mt. Hall Church Food Bank: Noon to 3 p.m. Emergency contact: 208-267-5732 or 208-267-7506.
Story time “Feathered Friends”: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Boundary County Library, 6370 Kootenai St. Info: 208-267-3750
GROW! Community Garden Meeting: 5 p.m., UI Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St. Info: Julie 208-267-4743
Ministerial Association Joint Worship Service: 6 p.m., BFHS Auditorium. All are welcome! Info: Henry Y., yoders1@frontier.com