COMMUNITY June Parks and Recreation programming

By Reader Staff

Sandpoint Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces will be offering the following programming in June:

• Adult pickleball. Registration is open for both beginning and intermediate pickleball for ages 18+. All classes will be held 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays at the Lakeview Park pickleball courts. All equipment will be provided. Participants need to bring their court shoes, water, sunglasses, a hat and layers for cool weather. Each session is $25/ person ($5 non-resident fee). Register by Thursday, June 8 for Session 2 beginners, held on Saturday, June 17.

Arbor Day celebration. Hosted at Lakeview Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 3, the event will feature a native plant and bake sale from the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, Angels Over Sandpoint yard sale, educational booths, self-guided arboretum tours, nature crafts and the opportunity to collect stamps in participants’ adventure passports for a free tree seedling. A tree planting ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m.

Sand Creek Paddlers Challenge. A four-mile paddle up and back on Sand Creek on Saturday, June 3. Divisions for SUP, solo and tandem races and a recreation division with first-place trophies for each. Ages 12 and up. Check in and late registration at City Beach Pavilion 9-9:30 a.m. Race starts at 10 a.m. Fee: $20/boat.

CPR/AED with optional first aid. For ages 16 and older or ages 12-15 with an adult guardian. American Health and Safety Institute class for those who need CPR/ AED and or first aid card for work, OSHA requirements, school or personal knowl- edge. Register by Thursday, June 1 for the Monday, June 5 class. Located at Sandpoint City Hall Council Chambers (1123 Lake St.), class meets 4-6 p.m. for CPR/AED and 6-8 p.m. for first aid. Fee: $35 CPR/AED, with additional $25 first aid option.

Adult Coed Softball League. Coed season runs July-August. Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of 14 games. All games played at Travers Park (2016 Pine St.). To reserve a team’s spot in the league, $20 will be applied to players’ fees at time of online registration. Register by Sunday, June 11. To register and for details and fees, visit sandpointidaho.gov/parksrecreation.

Adult ladies golf. Session 1 of the fiveweek clinic with local golf pro Mike Deprez runs each Monday, June 12-July 17. Participants meet at the Elks Golf Course 30196 ID-200, in Ponderay. Register by Thursday, June 8. Fee $100 ($5 non-resident fee). Fees include range balls.

CHAFE 150 Family Fun Ride. This four-mile ride will start and finish Saturday, June 17 at Sandpoint City Beach with an out-and-back ride on the Sand Creek Trail. Check in and late registration at Trinity at City Beach 11:30 a.m. Ride starts at 1 p.m. Fee: $10/rider for those 13 and older, 12 and under are FREE. Hosted by Sandpoint Parks and Rec. and Sandpoint Rotary.

Contra dance. Parks and Rec. partners with Emily Faulkner to bring this series, which runs the second Friday of each month, except August.The Friday, June 9 dance at Sandpoint Community Hall (204 S.First Ave.) will take place 7-10 p.m. No experience necessary, all ages are welcome and no partner needed. Beginners are encouraged to attend introductory dancing at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable, breathable clothing and bring non-marking shoes to change into for dancing. No outdoor shoes on the dance floor. A $5 donation is suggested for each dance.

Sandpoint Parks and Rec. also acts as a clearinghouse to connect the public with other recreational opportunities in the community. Visit the online activity catalog to view listings. Outside organizations and individuals wishing to list their activities are encouraged to contact the department with their program information at recreation@ sandpointidaho.gov.

Register for any Parks and Rec. program at secure.rec1.com/ID/city-of-sandpoint/ catalog, visit the office at City Hall (1123 Lake St.) or call 208-263-3613.