Warhawk Air Musem, Nampa

The annual “Wishful Affair” will take place Saturday April 8th at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa. The fundraising dinner and auction will benefit the Make-a-Wish foundation of Idaho. Tickets are still available for $100 per person and there are still some corporate tables that can be purchased for $1,000. The proceeds from the evening will be used to grant wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. Currently there are 45 pending wishes from children in Idaho with an average cost of $5,000 per wish. If you would like to attend just call Make-a-Wish at 345-9474 or you can get more information from their web site. http://www.idahowish.org All the funds raised will go for children in Idaho.

Idaho Horse Park

The Idaho Horse Park, which is right next door to the Idaho Center, will host the “Stallion Stakes” which is part of the National Reined Cow Horse Association. The action started on Wednesday but will continue through the weekend. There’s no charge for admission today (Thursday) but Friday, Saturday, and Sunday admission will be $6.00 per person. This is considered to be the triathlon for reining horses with a true test of rider and horse in a timed event. Action starts about 8:00 am each day and everyone is welcome to attend.

Idaho Gastroenterology Center

March is National Colon and Rectal Cancer Awareness Month. We spent the morning with a group of physicians from the Idaho Gastroenterology Center discussing colon cancer and how it can be detected, treated and possibly prevented. Individuals over the age of 50 should be screen for polyps and early signs of cancer. If you have a history of cancer in your family then earlier screening would be advised. Simple things like diet and exercise can also lessen your chances of ever contracting cancer.

Safety Officer's Ball

The 3rd annual Safety Officers Ball will be held at the Boise Centre on the Grove this year on April 8th. The event honors those involved in safety including law enforcement, fire protection, emergency response and the military. In addition to the recognition for officers the night will be a dinner auction raising money for Drug Free Idaho. The black tie affair will feature a live and silent auction with dinner and dancing. Tickets are available in advance by calling the Drug Free Idaho office at 373-5455 or by going to their web site. http://www.drugfreeidaho.org/

March for Healthy Marriage

Two events will be happening in Nampa this weekend and both will benefit the “March for healthy Marriage” program. The first is the Jericho Ride, which is a motorcycle rally, and ride that will start at the Birds of Prey/Harley Davidson shop in Caldwell and will end at Lakeview Park in Nampa. A $20.00 donation is requested of all riders for the Healthy marriage program. The second is an actual march of supports that starts at the Nampa Train Station and ends at Lakeview Park. Registration for the ride will start at 9:00 am and at 10:00 am for the walk. There is no charge but a $20.00 donation is being requested. Both events will meet at Lakeview Park where there will be a bike show, entertainment and a chili feed. Mark your calendar for Saturday April 1st and plan to attend.

Boise Centre on the Grove

The annual Boise Flower and Garden show opens today at the Boise Centre on the Grove and will run through Sunday. The show opens each morning at 10:00 am and will close Sunday afternoon at 5:00 pm. Each day is filled with seminars and demonstrations. Admission is $7.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids. Jazz and wine events will also be held Friday and Saturday nights.

Alano Club

“James Blonde” is the latest production for Prairie Dog Productions. We spend the more with the cast at the Alano club where the theatre is located. The club is just off the corner of Cassia and Latah in Boise. The show will open this weekend and will run every Friday and Saturday night until April 22nd. There is one matinee on Sunday April 9th. The show is a musical, comedy, parody, farce and fun for the entire family. Food is available during the performances but you need to get your tickets in advance as they often sell out. There is also limited seating so call ahead to 336-7383.

Boise State Men's Tennis

The Boise State Men’s tennis team is hosting a 16-team tournament starting today and continuing through Saturday. The Broncos are ranked 23rd in the nation and are the favorites going into the 4 days of action. The tournament will be held in several locations with the main matches taking place at the Appleton Tennis Center on the Campus. There’s no charge to attend any of the matches and the team would love to have the support of tennis fans from all over the valley. Play starts each day at 9:00 am and continues in the evening.

Music Theatre of Idaho

Music Theatre of Idaho will present “Yours, Anne” the musical adaptation of the “Diary of Anne Frank” this weekend. The production will be at the Nampa Civic Center and there are only 4 shows. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and a matinee on Saturday at 1:30 pm are the only show times. Tickets will be limited and you should contact the box office to get your seats at 468-2385 or you can order tickets on line at the companies web site. http://www.mtionline.org The story of Anne Frank and her family is a moving one and this is set beautifully to music, as Anne’s writing was very rhythmic and poetic. The production would be good for the entire family and will likely spark conversations between you and your children about the holocaust.

Fly Fishing Expo

The 2nd annual Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo will be this Saturday at the Doubletree Riverside. We spent the morning with members of the committee learning how to tie flies and about fly-fishing. The event is open to everyone with many exhibits and demonstrations, plus classes in everything from reading a stream or river to casting lessons. The admission is $5.00 each or free for those who are 18 and under. Later in the evening will be the annual banquet, which starts at 6:30 and will feature Mike Lawson. You can purchase tickets in advance to the event or the banquet or both by calling 465-5352 or you can get more information from their web site. http://www.bvff.com

Tiernan Irish Dancers

The Tiernan Irish Dancers are out in full force today because it is St. Patrick’s Day. We joined them this morning at the Crossroads Community Church in Nampa before they began their daylong journey around the valley entertaining. The group is always looking for new members and you don’t need to be Irish. They offer summer training camps but you must be between the ages of 5 and 17 to become a member. If you are interested you can call them at 466-5516 or get more information on their website. http://www.tiernanirishdancers.com

Zoo Boise

Zoo Boise will be holding their annual Easter Eggstravaganza on April 8th. The event will actually be a week before Easter weekend and will be during normal Zoo hours and will cost the normal fee for entry to the Zoo. 10,000 plastic eggs have been stuffed with treats for the children who will be divided up by age categories for the scramble to gather eggs. The Zoo will open at 10:00 am and the scramble will happened shortly after. The Zoo is also in the process of raising funds for a new African exhibit that will feature Lyons and a Giraffe. School children from the valley are already helping to raise money for the exhibit and more donations are needed. You can call the Zoo for more information about either event at 384-4125.

Junior Jammers

The Nampa Civic Center will be hosting the Junior Jammers this Saturday and Sunday. The Gospel Hoedown will be at 7:00 pm Saturday night and a matinee on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Nampa Civic Center or you can buy them at the door. The Jammers are a fiddle group of mostly youngsters who perform locally and donate their revenue to other organizations in the community. Bring the entire family because children love to see other children performing on stage and its perfect for everyone. We were entertained all morning long by the Jammers who range in age from 3 years old up to adult.

Roadster Show

The annual Roadster show is on at Expo Idaho (Western Idaho Fairgrounds). The show will run through this weekend and features some of the best classic cars trucks and custom built autos in the country. We spent the morning giving everyone a sneak preview. The show is held each year at this time and is designed for the whole family with special activities for the children. The show will wrap up at 3:00 Sunday afternoon.

Greenleaf Friends Academy

Greenleaf Friends Academy will be holding it’s annual Quaker Village Auction this Friday and Saturday at the school. The event features carnival games for the kids and fun for the adults. Proceeds from the auction will help to keep costs of tuition down for the students and help with the overall maintenance of the school. Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be a dinner on Friday night and a Breakfast on Saturday morning.View image

Marriage Conference

Family Life will be hosting a Marriage Conference at the Doubletree Riverside next weekend. (March 17-19) The event is open to any couple. If you’ve been married for a number of years or just planning to get married you’re welcome to attend. The cost is $109 per person or $218 per couple. Scholarships are available if you can’t afford the admission. The conference has been going on for 21 years and many couples have attended more than once. If you are having troubles in your marriage or with you family this event is for you. If you have a strong marriage and would like to make it even better this event is for you. Call 1-800-FL-Today (1-800-358-6329) to get registered or for any questions you may have.

Boise State Men's Tennis

Boise State men’s tennis team will be in action today March 7, 2006 at the Boas Tennis Center just off Boise Avenue at 2:00 pm. The broncos will face the men’s team from the College of William and Mary. BSU is currently ranked 32nd in the country and has won their last 6 matches. We spent the morning with members of the team and coach Greg Patton. Today’s action will be some of the finest tennis action you could see and it’s free. Parking is also free at the tennis center commonly called the bubbles. The Broncos will also play against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday at the Boas Center and that is also free. Just drop by to see some high-powered tennis action.

Dress for Success

Dress for Success is an organization designed to help give a hand up to women who are trying to enter the workplace. These women often don’t have any funds to buy a new outfit or make-up for a job interview. Dress for Success gives them one new thing to wear and a make over. The idea is you feel better when you look good and you can do a better on the job interview. Once successful the woman comes back for another outfit for work and can also receive clothing for their children. The women are often single mothers struggling to make ends meet and the program has made a huge difference in the lives of many. Friday is the annual fundraiser for the program. It’s a teapot sale and luncheon at the Grove Hotel. Celebrities from the local area have decorated the teapots and added some extras to them. The cost for the luncheon is $35.00 and some tickets are still available by calling 288-4405.

Lenten Luncheons

The Lenten Luncheons will start today for St. Michaels Cathedral. The luncheons are a social gathering and a fundraiser for the Ladies programs at St. Michaels. Everyone is welcome to attend with a cost of $5.00. The meals are home made and hand prepared. They also feature home made pies but a slice will cost you an extra $2.50. St. Michaels is located on the corner of 8th avenue and State Street. The luncheons are held in the building behind the church. These gatherings only last for 6 weeks during the Lenten season so grab and friend and go have a great lunch. The money raised from this will support the outreach programs done by the Ladies of St. Michaels.

Pancake Breakfast

A pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 4th to benefit the Nampa American Legion, Post 18. We were live this morning with members of the post preparing for the breakfast. The cost is $3.50 per person and it is all you can eat. The entire family is welcome. The event starts at 7:00 am and will finish at 3:00 pm. The Nampa American Legion Hall is located near downtown Nampa on the corner of 2nd street and 15th avenue. The proceeds from the event will go to the Post operations which help with Boy’s State, American Legion Baseball, and the Oratory contest, just to name a few. Tickets are available in advance or at the door.

Edwards Greenhouse

Edwards Greenhouse will be host a spring fashion show and event for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The event will be held Saturday March 11, 2006 and the cost is $20.00 per person. In addition to the fashion show there will also be classes in constructing a terrarium and small planters. Everyone is welcome. The proceeds of the event will be used for the ongoing effort to find a cure for breast cancer and for early detection through mammography and education. You can call for more information or to get your tickets in advance at 384-0013.

Just a side note for those who are wondering, our live location didn’t work today because of the location of Edwards. We need to have an unobstructed view of Deer point by Bogus Basin for our signal to work and Edwards was just too close to the foothills.