Unplug, be outside and be active

Area residents are encouraged to step away from their TVs, computers, tablets, phones, and other devices next week.

On May 17-19 between 3-7 p.m. each day, resident are invited to join Sandpoint Parks and Recreation, and other local clubs and organizations for Unplug and Be Outside! This program features a variety of free events designed to empower kids, adults, and families to be physically active.

Each youth that collects event leader signatures on their passport, by attending 2 or more events during the week, is eligible for the fun prize drawing! Can’t make it to a scheduled event? Kids can still participate in Unplug and be entered to win prizes by visiting two or more city of Sandpoint parks or trails. Just enter the date, park/trail visited, and what you did there on your passport. Print a flyer/passport from our website, pick one up from your first event location, or at the Parks and Recreation office in Sandpoint City Hall. Passports can be left with your last activity leader or dropped off at Parks and Recreation by 5 p.m. Friday, May 20.

Drawing winners will be notified by Wednesday May 25th.

This year’s events include: games, yoga and a STEM project offered by the YMCA in Travers Park, pickleball at Lakeview, a disc golf clinic at the Baldfoot course, and ultimate frisbee at Great Northern Park.

For more detailed information go online to bit.ly/3icl06e or stop by the Parks and Recreation office in City Hall, 1123 Lake St., Sandpoint or call 208-263-3613.