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Ponderay, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Ponderay! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Ponderay meetings and markets are happening over the next few weeks?
- What the planned foreclosure on Ash Street could mean for Ponderay
- What did Ponderay Police handle during a busy May 23 shift?
Also on today's calendar: 4th of July Celebration and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: A stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bonner County Calendar - June 10, 2026 (bonnercountydailybee.com) — You’ve got a full slate of nearby options this month, from duplicate bridge at the Ponderay Event Center to Ponderay Planning Commission and City Council meetings where local growth decisions are made. The calendar also highlights Ponderay Sunday Market at Bonner Mall Way plus dozens of Sandpoint-area concerts, support groups, kids’ activities, and volunteer opportunities running through early July. 
2. Legals for June, 10 2026 (bonnercountydailybee.com) — A trustee’s sale is scheduled Sept. 28 for a foreclosed residential property at 346 Ash Street in Ponderay, giving neighbors and interested buyers advance notice. The legals page also details upcoming state timber auctions, Bonner County commission actions, school and health district budget hearings, and various name-change and estate filings that may affect services and taxes around Ponderay.
3. Bonner County News of Record - May 23, 2026 (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Recent Bonner County dispatch logs show Ponderay Police responding to reckless driving near Highway 95 and Schweitzer Cutoff and handling non‑injury crashes on Highway 95 and Bonner Mall Way. The broader report details sheriff and city police calls across the county, offering a snapshot of current safety issues affecting nearby communities.
4. Boaters advised to observe no-wake zones, while property owners warned not to place illegal buoys » Sandpoint Reader (sandpointreader.com) — If you’re boating off Ponderay’s shoreline, remember Bonner County’s 200‑foot no‑wake rule from shore, docks, and other structures to avoid fines and damage. Officials also warn waterfront owners not to place their own buoys, which are illegal without government authorization and can bring steep penalties.
📸 Around Ponderay
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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An Evening With Cytrus @ The Hive - Sandpoint, Idaho →
The Hive, 207 N 1st Ave, Sandpoint
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Chamber Coffee & Connect
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce The 1202 Fifth Ave., Sandpoint ID 83864
8:30 am -
LIVE MUSIC at Smokesmith BBQ
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Smokesmith Bar-B-Que, 102 S Boyer Ave
6:00 pm -
LIVE MUSIC at Smokesmith BBQ
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Smokesmith Bar-B-Que, 102 S Boyer Ave
6:00 pm -
Wine4U Monthly Wine Tasting →
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Baxter's Backdoor, lower level 111 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID
5:30 pm -
4th of July Celebration →
Sandpoint City Beach Snack Shack, Sandpoint
9:00 am -
Sandpoint Beerfest 2026 →
Farmin Park, Oak St, Sandpoint
12:00 pm -
IF4™ | SANDPOINT, ID →
Panida Theatre Inc, 300 N 1st Ave, Sandpoint
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Saturday July 4
Sunday July 5
Thursday July 9
📣 Ponderay Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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General Membership Luncheon Sponsored by Ziply Fiber
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Marigold Bistro, 414 Church St., Sandpoint
11:30 am -
Cancer Support Group meetings
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce 1205 Highway 2 Suite 101 B, Sandpoint, ID 83864 corner of Highway 2 and Olive
2:00 pm -
Chamber Coffee & Connect
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce The 1202 Fifth Ave., Sandpoint ID 83864
8:30 am -
LIVE MUSIC at Smokesmith BBQ
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Smokesmith Bar-B-Que, 102 S Boyer Ave
6:00 pm
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest posted a job opening for WFS Job Coach - Ponderay, ID - Part Time/Hourly in Ponderay. Apply here.
- Spokane Teachers Credit Union posted a job opening for Community Branch Manager in Ponderay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ponderay here.
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: It cracks up (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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