Civic Happenings in Sandpoint
**Here is what’s happening in December!**
Ongoing :: Sandpoint Showstoppers Registration
Pend Oreille Arts Council, 110 Main Street, Suite 101 presents “Sandpoint Showstoppers”. An opportunity available to 9-14 year old’s who have an interest in learning all about the dramatic arts while having fun with their peers. Workshops will be Jan. 10 thru March 4 and there are two class times available – Monday or Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Class sizes are limited, so acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Registration forms are available at the office, or online. Register/More info
15 Art Class and Open Studio
Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts an Art Class and Open Studio every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Develop skills in painting and drawing; a variety of techniques will be taught, including basic drawing and beginning acrylic. Bring your own supplies or there will be supplies available for your use. Cost is $5 per class; all abilities welcome. 208-264-5481. *Repeats every Wednesday.
16 KRFY’s Community Conversations
Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.
16 Alzheimer’s Support Group
A free Alzheimer’s Support Group is held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Tango Caf Meeting Room in the Columbia Bank Building, 414 Church St. The group is for families, caregivers, and friends of those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and any related disorder. Contact Jan Griffitts for more information at 208-290-1973, [email protected].
*Held on the first and third Thursday of each month.
16 BCHS Holiday Open House
Enjoy wine and cider while you browse our children’s books written by local authors, as well as our great selection of local history books and gifts. Don’t miss out, because this is also the opening night of our newest exhibit, The One Who Went to Market: The History of Mercantile in Bonner County. Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella St. from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learn more at BonnerCountyHistory.org
17 The Voice North Idaho
At 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on various topics. Repeats every Friday. Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.
18 Shop Small Saturday
The POAC Gallery, 110 Main St., Ste.#101, will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is the last day for shoppers to find an array of holiday gift ideas like jewelry, ceramics, paintings, stockings, wreaths, and so much more! See More.
*Here’s what’s happening this week through Sunday, December 26*
21 KRFY’s Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.
22 Art Class and Open Studio. Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts an Art Class and Open Studio every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Develop skills in painting and drawing; a variety of techniques will be taught, including basic drawing and beginning acrylic. Bring your own supplies or there will be supplies available for your use. Cost is $5 per class; all abilities welcome. 208-264-5481. *Repeats every Wednesday.
23 KRFY’s Community Conversations. Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.
24 The Voice North Idaho. At 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on various topics. Repeats every Friday. Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.
*Here’s what’s happening this week through Sunday, January 2*
Ongoing :: NAMI Far North Support Groups Online
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Far North hosts a Family Support Group and a Connections Peer-Led Support Group online. For more information, email [email protected].
Dec. 28 KRFY’s Community Conversations
Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.
Dec. 29 Art Class and Open Studio
Hope Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl., hosts an Art Class and Open Studio every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Develop skills in painting and drawing; a variety of techniques will be taught, including basic drawing and beginning acrylic. Bring your own supplies or there will be supplies available for your use. Cost is $5 per class; all abilities welcome. 208-264-5481. *Repeats every Wednesday.
Dec. 30 KRFY’s Community Conversations
Live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday airing at 8 a.m. on 88.5 FM KRFY. Tune in, or hear the recorded podcast later that day at KRFY.org.
Dec. 31 The Voice North Idaho
At 11 a.m., host Bill Litsinger talks on various topics. Repeats every Friday. Podcast at TheVoiceNorthIdaho.com.
Jan. 1 Friends of the Library Book Sale
Find great deals on gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and whatever else you might find at the Friends of the Library Book Sale, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Support your book habit while you support your library! First Saturday every month. 208-263-6930
Jan. 4 BCRWI Meeting
The General Meeting of the Bonner County Republican Women, Inc. will be held at the Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way, at 10:15 a.m. RSVP at BCRWInc.com.
*Repeats on the first Tuesday of every month.
