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🌱 Ponderay Elks welcome veterans for today's tribute and free lunch
Ponderay, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Ponderay! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Ponderay Elks welcome veterans for today's tribute and free lunch
- Free holiday dinner awaits seniors and veterans in Ponderay
- Local mayors turn October walks into community funding
Also on today's calendar: Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.
- Thursday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 55, low: 35.
- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Elks to honor area vets (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Area veterans and neighbors are invited to a Veterans Day service today at 11 a.m. at the Sandpoint Elks Lodge, 30196 Highway 200 in Ponderay. A burger lunch follows from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with meals free for all veterans. 
• Nov. 10, 2026 (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Local seniors and veterans can gather for a free Thanksgiving dinner November 18 at the Sandpoint Elks Lodge in Ponderay. The community calendar lists the meal from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at 30196 Highway 200, with limited in-town delivery and takeout available by calling 208-263-3313.
• Mayors' steps add up for local communities (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Ponderay Mayor Steve Geiger joined fellow Idaho mayors in October's walking challenge, which earned communities a record $113,350 in grants. The program rewards walking with money for community needs, including parks and recreation. Nearby Clark Fork's mayor logged 417,600 steps and earned $1,000 for the city's Parks and Recreation program.
📸 Around Ponderay
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Bonner County GOP Meeting →
Ponderay Event Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay
6:30 pm
Tuesday November 17
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Other local events
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Cancer Support Group meetings
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, 1205 Highway 2 Suite 101 B, Sandpoint
2:00 pm -
Chamber Coffee & Connect Nov 2026
The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, 1202 Fifth Ave., Sandpoint
8:30 am -
Wine4U Monthly Wine Tasting →
Baxter's Backdoor, lower level, 111 Cedar St, Sandpoint
5:30 pm -
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner →
Sandpoint Elks Lodge #1376, 30196 Hwy 2, Ponderay
3:30 pm -
VFW Turkey Shoot →
Shoot North Indoor Range, 478338 US-95, Ponderay
3:00 pm -
Paper Arts: Danish Stars →
500 Vermeer Dr, Studio 7B, Ponderay
3:30 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Monday November 16
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
Saturday November 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Leaf-raking Volunteer Project →
Kaniksu Land Trust, 924 W Superior, Sandpoint
3:00 pm -
Piano with David Speight →
Sandpoint ID
5:00 pm -
Live Piano with David Speight →
Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint
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BCARC Meeting →
1325 Pine St, Sandpoint
5:30 pm -
Shared Waters Film Screening →
Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint
6:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Key Carrier Coordinator in Ponderay. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Ponderay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ponderay here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kootenai
- North Idaho voters reject Spirit Lake Fire District levy (kxly.com)
Sandpoint
- This mountain modern home in North Idaho has the most fabulous lake views (onekindesign.com)
- Council approves parks year-round staffing increase, cuts seasonal positions (bonnercountydailybee.com)
- Bonner County History - Nov. 10, 2026 (hagadonenewsnetwork.com)
Ok Ponderay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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