Sandpoint Earth Day Festival a hit with kids

ENVIRONMENT — Friday is Earth Day, and Sandpoint groups are making a point to get the whole family involved.

Sandpoint’s Earth Day Festival is set for 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Sandpoint Events Center (corner of Pine and Euclid).

Family activities include a talk by Earth Day co-founder Doug Scott, information from more than 20 local conservation groups and vendors, displays and games for the kids, electric car demos, great local food.

And then there’s the no-host beer and wine bar.

The event is sponsored by Idaho Conservation League , Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper .

Info:  (208) 265-9565.