April 23, 2008

Star

Ticket sales for the St. Jude’s Dream Home are continuing but today is the last day to buy a ticket and still be eligible to win a year’s worth of groceries from Albertsons. The tickets for the home are just $100 and the drawing will be held on June 29th and the drawing for the groceries will be on the same day. A new car has been added to the drawing and that will also be awarded on the 29th. If you want more information or to purchase tickets you can call toll free 1-800-537-8939.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 5:25 AM

April 22, 2008

Parkcenter Pond

A fishing derby this Saturday will benefit the Boise Capital Lions Club and it’s open to all ages. The cost for the derby is $20 for an adult but also includes up to 3 children if you sign up in advance. If you wait until Saturday it will cost you $25. If you want more information you can click on the link below and if you go to the calendar section you can download the signup form.
http://www.lions39w.org

Posted by Larry Gebert | 12:21 PM

Boise Centre on the Grove

The Idaho Community Foundation is turning 20 years old. The Foundation helps gather contributions for charitable organizations throughout the state and will be honoring its founders at a luncheon on Wednesday May 21st at the Boise Centre on the Grove. The tickets range from $50 to $60 dollars and you can get them in advance by calling 342-3535 or by clicking the link below.
http://idcomfdn.org

Posted by Larry Gebert | 5:23 AM

April 21, 2008

Downtown Caldwell

The work on Indian Creek in the Caldwell area is nearly complete. 6 years ago Indian Creek was completely buried and many people didn’t even know it went through downtown Caldwell. Now after about a year and a half of construction the ribbon cutting has been set. On Saturday April 26th there will be a community clean up in the morning followed by the ribbon cutting at 1:00 pm and a fishing derby for children age 14 and under at 2:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 12:28 PM

Home Depot

Friday April 25th is Arbor Day and everyone is encouraged to pick up a free seedling and plant it. The seedlings will be available on Friday only at any of the Home Depot locations across the valley. Arbor Day was started in 1872 as a simple effort for everyone to help with keeping trees growing strong. If you want more information you can click on the link below.
http://www.idahoforest.org

Posted by Larry Gebert | 5:23 AM

April 19, 2008

Boise State University

This is “Lift up America” day and its chance to make a difference to the needy in our community. Tyson Foods along with members of the Boise State Football team help lend a hand to local organizations with food donations. This was also a chance to start a chain reaction of kindness by making a donation yourself to the Idaho Foodbank. Several schools in the area and others have been holding food drives and today they brought those donations to the Morrison Center Parking lot at Boise State.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 8:02 AM

April 18, 2008

Garden City Library

Funds are being raised through a book sale at the Garden City Library. The books are donations from patrons and will be sold at $1 for hardback and 50 cents for paperbacks. The money raised will be used for purchase of new books and other library materials. In addition to the books there are also some C-D’s, videos and puzzles. The sale hours are 9 am to 3 pm today and tomorrow and 12 noon to 3 pm Sunday with the remaining items on Sunday at half price.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 12:10 PM

Boise State

The Boise State Men’s tennis team will be in action this weekend at home. The Broncos are ranked 35th in the nation and will face the University of California Santa Barbara first and Weber State later in a double header on Sunday. This is also the last home match for the seniors on the team. The Bronco men have enjoyed top rankings for the last several years the seniors have been a big part of it. The action will take place at the Appleton Tennis Center just behind the Taco Bell Arena and there is no charge to attend. In the event of bad weather the matches will be moved to the indoor Boas Tennis Center.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 5:23 AM

April 17, 2008

Idaho Horse Park

The Horse Expo starts tomorrow at the Idaho Horse Park near the Idaho Center in the Nampa area. The everything horse event starts tomorrow at 12 and runs through the weekend. The cost is $10 for adults, children $5 for age 6-12 and under 6 is free. Seniors 65 and over is also $5. You can get more information about the event from the Horse Council website below.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 12:47 PM

Nampa Civic Center

A free conference is being presented by the Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition to help you with your financial decisions. The conference is coming to the Nampa Civic Center this Friday. “Your Money Matters” will be from 8:30 am to Noon and features 3 hours of classes and workshops by industry experts and there is no charge. You do need to R.S.V.P. by calling 378-0200, ext 751. A free continental breakfast will also be served from 8:00 am to 8:30 am.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 5:16 AM

April 16, 2008

Stagecoach Theatre

If you like comedies then “Wonder of the World” is for you. The latest production has an adult theme due to language so is not suitable for everyone. There are lots of laughs and it will open this Friday night and run again on Saturday. Next week there are shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in addition to a matinee on Sunday and the final week has shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Show times are 8:15 on Friday and Saturdays and 7:30 on Thursdays with the Sunday matinee at 2:00. The theatre is located in the covered portion of the Hillcrest shopping center off Overland and Orchard. You should call the box office at 342-2000 to reserve your tickets.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 5:23 AM

April 15, 2008

St. Luke's Meridian

“Tar Wars” is a poster contest for 5th grade students where doctors from Idaho Academy of Family Physicians go to classrooms and explain the dangers of tobacco. Student then compete to create a poster aimed at keeping their fellow classmates from ever trying tobacco products. This is the state competition and the winner from here will be sent to Washington D.C. for national competition.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 5:14 AM

April 14, 2008

Idaho Youth Ranch, Rupert

It’s the “Lend a Hand” with the NBC Today show and we are at the Idaho Youth Ranch. Al Roker and the Today show helps worthy charities across the nation every year and this year they are starting here in Idaho and the Idaho Youth Ranch is the recipient. Al came in this morning on a horse to the ranch with a truck load of items for the ranch and talked with all the main supports and with the children who live here at the ranch.

Posted by Larry Gebert | 4:58 AM

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