Downtown Boise

Due to snow and policy we were not able to show the dancers of Ballet Idaho this morning as planned. Chief Meteorologist Rick Lantz and I needed to stay on top of the snow storm and we monitored conditions from the studio and the streets of downtown Boise. The Ballet show we wanted to highlight is “Carnival of the Animals” it will be performed this Saturday only at the Morrison Center with two shows. The first is at 2:00 pm and the second will be at 8:00 pm with tickets available through select-a-seat.

Idaho Public Television

It’s Festival time for Idaho Public Television. The annual fundraising event will run March 3rd through the 18th and is the biggest event of the year. This is a time for viewers to learn more about the programming on public television and help to continue the quality educational programs we have all come to enjoy. You can tune in during Festival and help with pledges.

Starlight Mountain Theatre

“Fiddler on the Roof” is the latest production for Starlight Mountain Theatre and it will open this Friday night March 2nd at 8:00 pm at Capital High School. There are two shows this weekend and next weekend there are shows on Friday and Saturday night with a matinee on Saturday at 2:00 pm. You can get your tickets in advance by calling 462-5523 or you can get them on line.
http://www.ictickets.com

Boise Rescue Mission

March is the biggest food drive effort of the year for the Boise Rescue Mission and members of the Girl Scouts helped get things started today. The girls and Meridian Rotary club members helped by doing some sorting of the food raised so far and the Fred Meyer Foundation presented a check for $10,000 to get the effort going. You can help by making food or cash donations at any of the Rescue Mission locations.

Nampa Outback Steakhouse

Lunch will be served today at the Nampa Outback Steakhouse to help the Nampa Optimist Football program. The Outback is normally never open for lunch but today for $10 you can enjoy a great lunch and help the youth of the Nampa area. The funds raised today will help provide scholarships for children who have economic challenges and home and can afford to be in the youth football program. Lunch will be served today from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

El Korah Shrine

It’s time again for the annual Melodrama at the El Korah Shrine in downtown Boise. The show this year is “Hark, a Woof at the Door” or “Rufus’s Revenge”. The classic good vs. evil opens this weekend and runs every Friday and Saturday for the next three weekends. Show times are at 8:00 pm and tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 343-0571. Ticket prices range from $10-15 and there is an optional Buffet Dinner for $12.

Centennial High School

“Into the woods” is the latest production for the students at Centennial High School. The fantasy like musical is a delight for the entire family. The will open tomorrow night and will run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this weekend and next weekend. Tickets will be available at the door for all shows which start at 7:00pm.

IHOP, Fairview

It’s National Pancake Day and it’s an opportunity to help raise funds for St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. If you come and eat pancakes at any International House of Pancakes from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm the pancakes are free and the money you would have paid becomes a donation to the hospital. The funds will be used to improve the lives of children who need medical care.

Athletes Foot

Today is the signup for the “Race to Robie Creek”. The annual event is one of the most grueling and popular races in the area. Last year the signups lasted only 1 hour and 36 minutes before it was closed. Registration will start at 8:00 am at the Athletes Foot on State and 17th, where you can register on line. In fact all registration is on line, so you can try the link below and good luck.
http://www.robiecreek.com

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Boise Towne Square Mall

The inside ride is happening today at Boise Towne Square Mall. The event is a fundraiser but actually more of an awareness raiser for cardiac health care. Participants are competing either as an individual or as a team riding either one hour or thirty minutes and who ever covers the greatest distance in that time wins. 100 riders are taking part and it starts at 9:00 am and should wrap up at 4:30 pm.

Expo Idaho

The 9th annual Horse Affair kicks off today at Expo Idaho starting at 10:00 am and runs through Sunday afternoon. This event is designed for the horse owners and those who would like to know more. Demonstrations and competition will be highlighted throughout the weekend. The competition will feature cutting and penning. In addition Sydney Greenbush who played Carrie Ingalls in the television show “Little House on the Prairie” will also be a part of the competition.

Nampa Civic Center

The Nampa Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be holding their annual event this Saturday at the Nampa Civic Center. A few tickets are still available but you should call 463-9900 as soon as possible. If you call today by noon you can get your tickets for $45 for a single and $65 a couple. Ticket prices increase to $55 a single and $85 for a couple. The ticket gets you dinner on Saturday and a one year membership.

St. Luke's, Meridian

It’s Valentine’s Day and that means its time for “Karnations for Kids” at St. Luke’s. Carnations are being sold at both hospital locations in the main lobbies for $1.25 each and you can buy as many as you like. The proceeds from the sale will help benefit the family resource room and family sleep room at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. The carnations will be available from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.

Boise State

You can see all the programs offered at the Larry Selland College of applied technology today at Boise State. The applied college programs will be on display at the student union building at BSU from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm in a career fair and there’s no charge to attend. If you are interested in the technical college or have a student who is interested this is you chance to learn all about the various programs and discuss the opportunities for financial aid. If you would like more information you can call 426-1431 or go on line.
http://www.selland.boisestate.edu

Salvation Army

Valentines Day is this Wednesday and if you would like to send a special gift you can order a singing Valentine. The Boise Valley Chordsmen are raising funds for their organization and for the Salvation Army. The cost is $40 and you will be giving 2 songs, a rose and a card. If you add another $15 you can add a pound of chocolate. To order you can call 288-0428 or order on line.

Nampa Civic Center

The Foundation for North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS) will be holding its annual banquet tonight (Saturday February 10th) at the Nampa Civic Center. The Foundation is dedicated to the continuation of habitat and health of the North American Wild Sheep. A few tickets are still available by calling (208) 466-5132 but tickets will probably not be available at the door. Cost for tickets is $80 per couple or $55 for a single.

Humphreys Diabetes Center

February is “Heart Month” and Humphreys Diabetes Center is coordinating with several agencies and organizations for activities to help keep all of us heart healthy. The theme this year is “The Beat Goes On”, for an event at the Humphreys Diabetes Center to learn more about heart healthy activities. The “Inside Ride” is an event at Boise Towne Square Mall on the 17th which features stationary bikes and riders.

Downtown YMCA

The Strong Kids Campaign has started for the Treasure Valley YMCA’s. The fund raising program is trying to gather $775,000 to help keep activities through the Y open to every child regardless of their ability to pay. Much of the donations will come from supporters from now until March 22nd. Today kids can help kids by gathering donations and pledges and participating in activities in all areas of the YMCA. I you would like to help or want more information you can call 344-5501.

Nampa Christian Schools

The annual Country Fair and Auction for Nampa Christian Schools is coming on February 23rd and 24th. The activity starts with a breakfast on Friday morning and the auction will be held with a dinner that evening starting at 5:00 pm. The auction will continue on Saturday with several hundred items including many antiques. There’s no charge to attend the auction but there will be a charge for the dinner and breakfast. Funds raised from the auction will be used to help keep the costs for tuition down for the students.

Chevrolet of Boise

Safe Kids Treasure Valley is a new program for St. Luke’s which is focused on pediatric injury prevention for children age 8-10. This group is often forgotten in terms of safety especially in terms of vehicles. Children should never be left alone in a car and never play around cars. To help children learn a special event will be held at Chevrolet of Boise on Tuesday February 13 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There’s no charge and there will be 4 safety stations.

American Heart Association

The 8th annual American Heart Association, Heart Ball will be this weekend at the Boise Centre on the Grove. Tickets are still available by calling the Heart Association at 384-5066. The Ball will feature dinner, dancing and live and silent auction. The cost for the event is $150 per person and funds will be used by the Heart Association for research and education.

Brundage Mountain

The Winter Games of Idaho kicked off today in several venues. The alpine races for the youngsters are being held at Brundage Mountain. There are 2 days of racing action with the adults getting a chance to participate tomorrow and special divisions for handicapped skiers. The Winter Games features an opportunity for everyone to participate regardless of their abilities in a fun family atmosphere.

Zoo Boise

It’s Groundhog Day and we were at Zoo Boise for the 8th annual celebration of the special weather day with Boise Bill the prairie dog. The Treasure Valley prognosticator did see his shadow and told us we would be seeing another 6 weeks of winter. You can see the prairie dog for yourself any time you visit the zoo by looking for the exhibit in the small animal kingdom.

Riverglen Junior High

The Riverglen Band Department will host their annual Mardi Gras Jazz Celebration on February 20th at the Junior High. The band will be joined by jazz bands from Boise State and Capital High School. The guest soloist is Dave Pietro who is a world renowned Alto Saxophone artist. The event features a traditional Mardi Gras pancake dinner and starts at 5:00 pm with a cost of $5 per person if you get your tickets in advance from their web site or $7.50 at the door. You can also get a family ticket in advance for $20 or $30 at the door.
http://www.riverglenjazz.com