5:45 AM Mon, Apr 30, 2007 | Permalink
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April 2007 ArchivesMcCall“Live Tour” kicked off today in McCall as Maggie and I spent the day at the Manchester Ice arena. We learned about the figure skating club and what this facility means to the community and we learned about all the new activities for the area including chances for the Brundage Mountain and Tamarrack areas. We also learned of the efforts to continue to have affordable housing for those who want to live in this mountain community.
5:45 AM Mon, Apr 30, 2007 | Permalink
Boise StateThe WAC Conference Tennis Championships starts today at the Appleton Tennis Center at Boise State University at 9:00 and continues through the weekend. The Bronco Men and Women will be in action and are favored in the showdown. The doubles matches will kick things off this morning and the men’s team will see its first action tomorrow. The Boise State Women will play today. There is a charge for the tournament, $3 for students and $6 for adults.
5:21 AM Fri, Apr 27, 2007 | Permalink
BoondocksSt. Luke’s Safe kids program will have a special event to help make kids safe for the summer on Saturday May 5th. The event is free and open to everyone from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, but if you want to stick around at Boondocks there will be a normal admission fee. The event will cover all types of topics of safety ranging from internet use to water related activities to bicycle and skateboarding. You can call 381-3033 for more information.
5:30 AM Thu, Apr 26, 2007 | Permalink
Alano Club“Pirates of the Caribbean II” is the latest production for Prairie Dog Productions at the Alano Club off Cassia and Latah. The musical, comedy, parody, farce will open this weekend and run every weekend through June 2nd at 7:15. There are two matinees on the 13th and 20th of May. You can call the box office for tickets 336-7383 or you can get tickets through the theatre web site below.
5:15 AM Wed, Apr 25, 2007 | Permalink
Capital High SchoolWilliam Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice” will be performed at Capital High School this weekend. There are three shows of the classic tale and all will be at 7:30 pm in the auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 for adults with students $3.
5:19 AM Tue, Apr 24, 2007 | Permalink
Simplot Arts AcademyThe Friends of XL Hospice will be holding a dinner and auction this Friday night to help those who need hospice care for a loved one. The event still has come tickets available but you need to call today (Monday) at 377-1311. The cost for the evening is $30 per person and $50 per couple. In addition to the dinner there will be several items up for live and silent auction.
5:16 AM Mon, Apr 23, 2007 | Permalink
NevadaI am on vacation this week with members of my family. I will be back next week but in the mean time my wife (Julie) and I are spending time with my mother (Marie), my aunt (Emma) and my mother and father-in-law (Tom and Arlene). We spent part of our trip in Lake Tahoe and here we are walking from Nevada to California.
7:44 AM Tue, Apr 17, 2007 | Permalink
Krispy KremeThere’s a “Cop on the Donut shop” at Krispy Kreme. It’s the annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Idaho. Officer Tim Beaudoin is helping to raise up to $20,000 and he needs your help. You can come by and make a donation or call 323-0482 to order a dozen or more donuts and they will be delivered by officers in support of the effort.
5:47 AM Fri, Apr 13, 2007 | Permalink
Big EasyThe Junior League of Boise will be holding their annual Fashion Impact benefit this Saturday at the Big Easy. The event is a style show and auction to help the Junior League continue their efforts in the Boise area. You can call the League office at 424-5011 to get your tickets in advance. The cost is $50 per person in advance or $60 at the door and its open to everyone.
5:15 AM Thu, Apr 12, 2007 | Permalink
St. Luke's, Meridian“Tar Wars” is a poster contest for 5th graders around the state. Each school chooses a winner those are sent to the state finals which were judged today. The students are trying to create a poster with a positive message for their peers encouraging them to never try tobacco in any form. The state winner is then sent to the national competition in Washington D.C. in July and the student gets to travel with their poster for the finals.
5:17 AM Wed, Apr 11, 2007 | Permalink
Nampa Civic Center“Secret Garden” is the latest production for Music Theatre Idaho at the Nampa Civic Center. The production is a classic tale of a children’s story. The show will open this Friday with shows on Friday and Saturday evening and a special matinee on Saturday and the following Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Call the box office to get your tickets at 468-2385 or click on the link below to order tickets on line.
5:19 AM Tue, Apr 10, 2007 | Permalink
Eagle AlbertsonsFruits and veggies, more matters is a new campaign by the Produce for Better Health Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control. The new campaign encourages all of us to put more fruit and veggies in our diet. Today at the Albertsons store in Eagle hosted a cook-off of local chefs. The audience of mostly children was treated to the demonstration and samples. The event was judged by a panel of including Linda Houseman-Woodall, who appeared on NBC’s the Biggest Looser and Eagle Mayor Nancy Merrill.
12:00 PM Mon, Apr 09, 2007 | Permalink
Franz Witte Nursery“Children are our Flowers” is a special fundraising event for Lutheran Community Services. The program helps children with after school programs in the outlying communities. You can help by going to any one of 12 businesses, 10 nurseries and 2 florists. April 20 through 22 is the weekend to buy your spring planting items from the participating businesses you can find on the link below. You can also look for posters supporting the event at the retailers.
8:34 AM Sat, Apr 07, 2007 | Permalink
Expo Idaho FairgroundsThe Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association will be holding a charitable auction tomorrow night at the Expo Idaho Fairgrounds. The Police Activities League (PAL) will benefit from the auction sales. The event will start at 6:00 pm and the cost is $15 per person with a reception included. Many of the items up for auction include guided trips and adventures. In addition for those who attend just the sports show a portion of their admission will also benefit PAL. Tickets are available at the door tomorrow night or in advance at the sport show.
5:25 AM Fri, Apr 06, 2007 | Permalink
BSU Caven Williams indoor practice CenterThe Women’s Football clinic is tonight at the Caven Williams indoor practice facility at Boise State. The event will start at 5:00 pm and tickets are still available. If you wait to get them at the door they will be $50 but if you get them in advance by clicking the link below or getting them from the Boise State ticket office they will be only $40.
5:51 AM Thu, Apr 05, 2007 | Permalink
Boise Library WarehouseThe annual Boise Library book sale will be next weekend. The sale starts on Friday
5:14 AM Wed, Apr 04, 2007 | Permalink
KTVB StudioBreaking News this morning meant we were in the studio. We were forced to cancel our plans with Stagecoach theatre and their production of “Olympus on my Mind”. The show will open on Friday April 13th and you can call the box office at 342-2000 to get your tickets in advance. Stagecoach theatre is located in the covered portion of the Hillcrest Shopping Center at Overland and Orchard.
6:05 AM Tue, Apr 03, 2007 | Permalink
NNU Brandt CenterNorthwest Nazarene University will present “The Music Man” later this month. There are 3 performances on Friday, Saturday and the following Monday. April 13, 14 and 16 at 7:30 pm at the Brandt Center on the campus of NNU. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and Students. You can call the box office for tickets at 467-8413 or Select-a-Seat and on line at the link below.
5:24 AM Mon, Apr 02, 2007 | Permalink
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