West County Lines - March 11, 2026

Permaculture program being offered at library

Area residents are invited to learn how to practice permaculture (permanent + agriculture) without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers at an upcoming event at the Priest River Library.

Also, included in the presentation will be ways to build up soil, reduce water usage, and build natural habitat. 

Presented by Mary Bishop of All Things Regenerative, LLC, the event will be held Saturday, March 14, at the Priest River Library. It begins at 11 a.m.

Bishop works with community gardens and homeowners. Her designs include gardens focusing on pollinators and other beneficial insects. At Saturday's event, Bishop will share resources that will help area residents on their permaculture journey. 

There is no cost for the class and registration is not necessary.

Programs to tell story of Sacajawea

The West Bonner Library District is welcoming Randy'l Teton, the best-selling author of "It's Her Story: Sacajawea" and model for the Sacajawea dollar coin.

Teton, a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, is speaking at the Priest River Library at two upcoming programs. The first program will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30; and a second program for children will be held Friday, May 1, at 10 a.m.

For more information, go to the West Bonner Library District website at westbonnerlibrary.org.

Library hosting Wisdom Keeper programs

An upcoming Wisdom Keepers program, part of a PBS docuseries that explores the fundamental questions of life, from political divisions to repairing broken social bonds.

Hosted by veteran journalist Ray Suarez, the series explores the perspectives that makes people makes sense of who we are and where we are going — especially in turbulent times, according to PBS officials.

The series features interviews with some of the world's most profound thinkers from mystics, historians and ethicists to faith leaders, cultural leaders and scientists as they address life's most fundamental questions.

Each episode features a different topic.

Following Tuesday's "Healing a Divided People" episode with the Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Francis Collins and Father Richard Rohr, a second episode on "Repairing America's Broken Societal Bond", which features author David Brooks.

Each episode is about 35-50 minutes and will conclude with a question and discussion period at the end. Refreshment will be served.

The program is being held at the Priest River Library, 118 Main St.