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The merchants of Downtown Nampa will again be offering an alternative to children for Halloween trick or treating. It's the "Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets". Children can come to downtown Nampa from 3 pm to 5 pm and receive candy treats from merchants in a 16 block area where some streets are closed and other intersections will be protected by crossing guards and police. There is no charge to bring your ghosts and goblins to this event.

BSU Special Events Center

"Risky Business" is the name of the latest show for Idaho Dance Theatre and will run next weekend only. The show features a wide variety of dance and there are four performances only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 8 pm and a Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 331-9592 or click here to purchase tickets on line.

Nampa Civic Center

The musical thriller, "Sweeney Todd" is the latest production for Music Theatre Idaho. The show opens this weekend with shows on Friday and Saturday with two shows on Saturday. Next week there are shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Friday is Halloween so there will be special activities including a costume contest for those in the audience. If you would like more information you can click here or call the box office at 468-2385.

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St. Luke's Women's Life

Halloween is coming up on Friday and this is a time parents should be preparing to keep their little ghosts and goblins as safe as possible. Things to think about are reflective clothing, comfortable costumes, flashlights, stay in groups and always have adult supervision. Face painting or masks with large eye holes help the little ones to see better and always check candy before consuming.

Middleton Middle School

This is Red Ribbon Week with schools all over the valley celebrating students pledging to stay drug and alcohol free. At Middleton Middle School there are several programs including a student wall art project where groups paint individual portions of a mural depicting things important to them in their lives. In addition they have students who help younger students avoid the pitfalls of trying tobacco products. We'll be at schools all over the valley all week at Noon.

Cole Valley Christian Schools

Cole Valley Christian Schools will be hosting a Christmas Festival on Saturday November 22nd from 5 pm to 9 pm and there is no cost. The event will feature activities for all ages and will start with a silent auction of decorated trees, wreaths and desserts. If you want more information you can click here or you can call the school at 898-9003. The schools are located in Meridian right behind the main Post Office.

Boise Public Library

The fall book sale at the Boise Public Library opens today and runs through the weekend. The books range from limited addition to sets to collectable. The sale will run from 9 am to 7 pm today. Tomorrow the sale opens again at 9 am and goes to 5 pm then on Sunday the hours are noon to 4 pm with everything left half price. All books are individually priced and great bargains. There are also some videos and music selections.

Zoo Boise

"Boo at the Zoo" is this Saturday at Zoo Boise. This the annual event that features everything from candy treats to costumed characters to the costume contest. The Zoo will be open for regular hours and regular admission prices. If you would like to learn more and review the categories for the costume contest you can click here to be taken to the Zoo website.

Idaho Youth Ranch

The Idaho Youth Ranch is expanding with the sale of donated books on-line. Right now the supply is small but grows everyday with donations. The proceeds of these sales will go directly to benefit the operations of the Youth Ranch which help serve the needs and challenges of at risk youth and their families. If you would like to purchase any of these books you can click here to be taken to the Youth Ranch website, and then look for the E-Books link.

Dillard's

You can help the Susan G. Komen foundation and the effort to detect and search for a cure for breast cancer this Friday. Everyone who comes to Dillard's for a fitting during the fit for a cure will have a donation made on their behalf of $2. The "Fit for the Cure" will go from 10 am to 5 pm on Friday only. In addition there is a pair of pink boxing gloves signed by Kristen Haglurd Miss America that will be raffled off for donations.

Krispy Kreme

The "Cop on top of the donut shop" is an annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Idaho and Boise police office Tim Beaudoin will be on top of Krispy Kreme starting Thursday and going into the weekend. Uniformed police officers from all law enforcement agencies will be delivering dozens of donuts all over the area. You can pre-order now by calling 323-0482 and tell them how many dozen you would like to have delivered to you home, office or special event from Thursday to Saturday.

Morrison Center

"Barbershop Harmony by the River" is district competition for the Evergreen district of Barbershop singing. The event is actually four parts starting Friday night with the quartets competing. The action continues Saturday morning and finishes Saturday night. Each event is $15 to attend or you can buy a series ticket for $55. All tickets are being sold through Select-a-Seat.

Bronco Stadium

It's game day for Boise State as the Broncos host the Hawaii Warriors on the blue turf tonight at 6 pm. This is an important WAC conference game as the Warriors are the defending champions of the WAC. Tonight is also the Hunger Bowl and we are looking for fans with cans of food. The folks from A-1 Plumbing and Thornton Oliver Keller have kicked off the effort with several thousand dollars of cash donations and food brought in this morning. Remember if you can't bring a can of food you can give cash because every dollar donated equals $7 of food.

Idaho Horse Park

The Idaho Cowboys Association finals rodeo is this Friday and Saturday at the Idaho Horse Park by the Idaho Center in the Nampa area. This brings together the top rodeo cowboys and cowgirls in the state of Idaho who have qualified for this event. The action starts at 5:30 pm with mutton busting and the grand entry at 6:30 pm. Tickets for the rodeo are $12 with $6 for children 6-12, 5 and under are free. You can get a discounted ticket in advance at D & B Supply and Farm and City Supply.

Veterans Memorial Park

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis walk is on October 25 on a Saturday morning starting at 10 am with check in at 8:30 am. There is no charge to sign up but you are encouraged to raise as many donations as possible with funds going to education and research for a cure. This is a non-competitive walk for the entire family and the events of the day will include activities for children including face painting and a jumpy house. You can call 869-3360 or click here to register on line.

Nampa Civic Center

Everyone is welcome at the Nampa Civic Center this weekend for the annual Senior Fair. The event will run from 9 am to 4 pm and there is no charge to attend. The day will feature information, vendors, and entertainment. The primetime swingers will perform several times as will the participants in the Ms. Senior Idaho America pageant. Information for health care and benefits will be available in several booths.

Memorial Park, Caldwell

"Safe and Happy Kids" is a free event for everyone and will take place in Municipal Park in the Caldwell area. The activities start at 10 am and will run until 5 pm with pumpkin painting and decorating, a cake walk, and lots of craft projects. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. Children of all ages are welcome.

Expo Idaho

Local dog clubs are combining efforts again this year to put on a 4-day dog show event at the fairgrounds. This is he largest of its type in the region and goes on through the weekend. The action starts at 8:30 am tomorrow morning and 8 am on Sunday. There is a $2 per person or $5 for the family. There are competitors of every breed represented and there are also dog trials outside in addition to the show rings inside. For more information you can click here.

Boise Little Theatre

"The Mystery of Edwin Drood" is the latest production for Boise Little Theatre. This zany and fun show involves the help of the audience to determine the ending and who murdered Drood. This show is written for the entire family with lots of fun and music and will open next weekend October 17th and run each weekend until November 1st with shows at 8pm and one matinee on October 26th at 2pm. You can call the box office at 342-5104 for tickets and if you say you saw the show this morning on Channel 7 you can get 2 tickets for the price of one. You can also click here to get more information or order your tickets on line.

O'Connor Fieldhouse

There is a Senior Health Fair today at the O'Connor Fieldhouse in Caldwell. This one day event brings together experts in the all aspects of the medical and health care fields to answer questions and help with problems and concerns. The fair if from 8 am to 2 pm today only and there is no charge. It's called a Senior Health Fair but everyone, including family members are encouraged to attend.

Idaho Horse Park

The Northwest Draft Horse and Mule Classic is this week at the Idaho Horse Park. There are 4 shows with three of them at 7 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and a matinee at 1 pm on Saturday afternoon. This competition will involve everything from individual $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors with children 5 and under free. The Idaho Horse Park is located next door to the Idaho Center in Nampa. In the Horse Park you can see all the staging and wagons for free; the show itself will take place in the Idaho Center.

Doubletree Riverside

The summit on hunger is this Friday at the Doubletree Riverside Hotel. The summit will be a comprehensive look at the problems associated with hunger and homelessness in Idaho and how that is increasing due to current economic times. The summit will discuss efforts that are ongoing now and what is planned for the future so that we can help. The summit is $75 per person and open to everyone. For more information or to register you can click here.

Meridian Fire Training

This is Fire Prevention Week and this is the time when children through school programs about making homes fire safe. In addition, to wrap up the week, there will be two shows at Meridian Speedway at 9 am and 1 pm involving the Meridian Fire Department and their special clown unit that teaches children to be fire safe. Everyone is welcome to attend and it is free. Children in school will be given special programs about fire safety.

Idaho Horse Park

The Northwest Dressage Championships are underway at the Idaho Horse Park at the Idaho Center in Nampa. The three day event began this morning and is free to attend. Some of the finest horses and riders have converged on the valley seeking top honors which will be decided over the weekend. The action starts each morning at 8 am and runs until about 5 pm. This is free for all spectators so bring the family and enjoy.

Oregon Trail Church of God

The annual barbeque and auction for the Oregon Trail Church of God will be tomorrow (Saturday) at the church just west of Middleton. The barbeque will start at 4:30 pm and the cost is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. The auction features handmade quilts and homemade preserves in addition to unique and special items. The funds raised from this annual event will go to help offset the costs of the addition to the church.

Lady of the Valley Catholic Church

The annual Hello Dollie Club doll show is this Saturday at the Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. The church is located just off Farmway road and Linden and will be from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday October 4th. The cost at the door is $3 for adults and children $2. The proceeds will be given to a variety of charitable organizations in the Canyon County area. There are door prizes, a silent auction and a raffle featuring a Civil War era China Doll.

Boise Centre on the Grove

The Smart Women, Smart Money conference is coming to the Boise Centre on the Grove on Thursday October 16th. This is a free conference with free lunch, but you need to register ahead of time because space is limited. If you want to register you can call 334-3200 or you can click here to register on line. This event is designed to help women to take back control of their financial life. It is free but you must register in advance.

Bronco Stadium

It's game day for the Boise State Broncos. BSU will be hosting Louisiana Tech tonight on the blue turf at 6 pm. This is the first nationally televised game for the Broncos as the game will be live on ESPN. This is a blue and orange out as the even sections should be blue and the odd section will be orange. Because this is a school day there will be issues with traffic and you should plan on problems as you go to the stadium tonight. Check out the home page for information about parking and free shuttles.