COMMUNITY

Sandpoint Soccer Association welcomes director of soccer operations

Live at the Hive: Brandon Jackson Band with Jordan Pitts

7:30pm @ The Hive

Enjoy line dancing lessons from

6:30-7:30pm, then opening act Jordan Pitts from 7:30-8:30pm. Headliners Brandon Jackson Band from Spokane will play their unique take on country music starting at 8:45pm. $10. Doors @ 6pm

Live Music w/ Jackson Roltgen

7pm @ Eichardt’s Pub

Blues, rock, folk, soul, Americana

Live Music w/ Oak St. Connection

5-8pm @ Pend d’Oreille Winery

Multi-genre music: Sam & Crystal

Live Music w/ Ben and the Buds 9pm @ 219 Lounge

World eclectic groove rock

Sandpoint Chess Club

9am @ Evans Brothers Coffee

Magic with Star Alexander

5-8pm @ Jalepeño’s

Global Gumbo MCS concert

7pm @ Music Conservatory

Join Ali, Denis and Truck for world music, blues and jazz at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. $30/adult, $15/students

Live Music w/ Chris Lynch

5-8pm @ Pend d’Oreille Winery Keyboard warrior

SATURDAY, april 15

Funky Junk Antique Festival

10am-4pm @ BoCo Fairgrounds

Idaho’s largest and longest running antique and craft festival. Find treasures, food and drink, and amazing live music, also artisans, jewelry, pottery, barn finds and more. Admission $8 for whole weekend. Kids 12 and under free

SunDAY, april 16

April 13-20, 2023

Museum extended hours

10am-7pm @ BoCo History Museum

The Museum will be open for extended hours on Thursdays so everyone has a chance to visit

Contra Dance

7-10pm @ Sandpoint Comm. Hall

Music by Banna Damhsa and Morna Leonard calling. All dances called and taught. New dancers welcome. $5 donation

Premium Wine Tasting

5pm @ The District

A great opportunity to taste premium wines before you buy!

“Swinging in the Rain” dance

7-10pm @ Sandpoint Comm. Hall 1950s-themed dance with onehour Swing lesson followed by general dancing. $9/person

Live Music w/ Benny Baker

7-9pm @ Connie’s Lounge

Classic rock for Jacque’s 60th!

Pro-Voice Project: UnHappy Hour • 3-6pm @ Matchwood Brewing Co. Shed some tears in your beer for the loss of BGH’s labor and delivery department. Food, drink, guest speakers and a chance to share what the BGH delivery dept. means to you. A portion of drink sales will benefit the Pro-Voice Project and its efforts to stem the erosion of reproductive rights monDAY, april 17

Monday Night Blues Jam w/ John Firshi

7pm @ Eichardt’s Pub

Group Run @ Outdoor Experience

6pm @ Outdoor Experience

3-5 miles, all levels welcome, beer after tuesDAY, april 18

Dine Out for a Cause • 4-9pm @ Trinity at City Beach

A Grad Night fundraiser for SHS with a portion of proceeds supporting Grad Night 2023

Paint and Sip w/ Lori Salisbury

5:30-7:30pm @ Pend d’Oreille Winery

Paint a spring wildflower scene. $45

Little Live Radio Hour: The Powell Brothers featuring Woody Aunan • 8pm @ Panida Little Theater

A monthly live on-air event streaming from the Panida Little Theater. Hosted by 88.5 KRFY’s Jack Peterson and produced by the Festival at Sandpoint. Stream on KRFY.org or listen at 88.5FM on your radio dial wednesDAY, april 19

Bonner County Candidates’ Forum:

Library and Pend Oreille Hospital District boards

5-7pm @ Sandpoint Library (community rooms)

Learn about candidates appearing on the ballot for the East Bonner County Library and the Pend Oreille Hospital boards

Live Piano w/ Jason Evans

5-7pm @ Pend d’Oreille Winery

Contemporary, jazz and originals

ThursDAY, april 20

7pm @ Connie’s Lounge Trivia Night 5-8pm @ Paddler’s Alehouse

Cribbage Night

Game Night

6:30pm @ Tervan Tavern

By Reader Staff

Brad Williams brings extensive coaching and playing experience to new role with a minor in psychology from St. Francis University and an MA in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University Irvine.

Sandpoint Soccer Association has announced that Brad Williams has joined the organization as director of soccer operations. In this role, Williams will oversee both the Strikers competitive club and recreational soccer programs, developing coaches and ensuring that players at all age levels are being coached consistently and effectively, in line with SSA’s overarching vision and philosophy.

Most recently part of the coaching staff at North Carolina State University, Williams brings over 20 years of combined youth and college coaching experience to the Sandpoint community. Before joining NC State, Williams served as an NCAA and junior college head coach and held various youth coach positions. In addition, he previously led youth coaching courses for the NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches.

During his playing days, Williams was goalkeeper for the Team Bath Football Club in Bath, England; the San Francisco Seals and San Jose frogs of the USL; and Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa. He earned a BS in marketing

“We couldn’t be more excited for Brad to join the SSA team,” said interim board president Adam Tajan. “His extensive coaching and playing experience, love of the game and ability to connect with our kids and coaches will be invaluable for our community. We can’t wait to see how Brad helps elevate our program within Idaho Youth Soccer.”

Williams said he is “delighted to join the Sandpoint Soccer Association.”

“I’m passionate about developing young soccer players and ready to bring my coaching skills to the players and coaches of the Sandpoint community,” he added. “I’m excited to implement a technical plan that will build confidence and consistency in our players, while providing an overall positive experience.”

Williams will be relocating to Sandpoint in late April with his wife, Kate, and 5-year-old son, Rees.