Idaho Statehouse

Volunteer Firefighter training is being done in Boise near the Idaho Statehouse. Fire departments from around the area are taking advantage of a special trailer on load from Wendover, Nevada. The trailer is also here as a demonstration for state and local leaders to see the benefit of one day acquiring one for firefighters in Idaho. The trailer will be here through the rest of the day with training being held until this afternoon. For more information on volunteer fire training you can click here.

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Westy's Garden Lanes

Bowl for Kids' Sake is coming next month. There are three opportunities for you to help the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Two sessions will be held at Westy's Garden Lanes on February 21 at 2 pm and 4 pm. The other session will be at Meridian Lanes on February 28 at 4 pm. To participate all you need to do is form your 5-person team sign up, and begin raising funds. You can sign up by calling 377-2552 or you can click here to register on line.

Light My Fire

The "Light My Fire" Ball is coming to the Doubletree Riverside on February 7th. The dinner and auction will help raise funds for the Boise and Meridian Fire Departments for their burn out fund and for the fire safe house. The burn out fund is critical for victims of fire to lend them an immediate helping hand. The cost for the dinner is $55 per person or a table of 10 for $500 dollars. You can call 322-5525 to reserve your tickets or you can click here to order tickets on line.

Lakevue Elementary

The Special Olympics World Winter Games are less than a month away. The Caldwell Wildcats are a unified team and will be one of 6 teams representing team USA at the World Winter Games. Coca-Cola is helping by giving back with 10 cents of every 12-pack will be given to the Winter Games. You will see special displays in the grocery stores.

Morrison Center

Idaho Dance Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a winter performance called "No Hesitation". You can expect the unexpected when you see a show as there is lots of surprises and energy. The show will run January 29, 30, 31 and February 1 at the Boise State Special Events Center. You can get tickets in advance by calling 331-9592, at the door or click here to order on line.

Grove Hotel

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in the Boise area will have their Business Woman of Year Gala on Saturday January 24th at the Grove Hotel. This is the 7th year the group will recognize Idaho business women who exemplify excellence in several areas of business. If you would like to attend the evening you can click here and purchase your tickets on line they are $50 each. You can also sponsor a corporate table of 8 for $500.

Nampa Civic Center

Nampa Customer Appreciation day is coming to the Nampa Civic Center on Saturday January 24 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The day is free and will include nonstop entertainment, food samples, and fun for the entire family. Everyone is welcome to attend this one day event no matter where you live.

Idaho Urologic Institute

Free prostate cancer screening for men will be held today (1/08/2009) only at the Idaho Urologic Institute from 9:00 am this morning until 1:00 pm this afternoon. There is no appointment necessary; all you need to do is show up. You can click here for a map to the facility. If you want more information about the screening you can call 639-4900 or click here.

Stagecoach Theatre

"Any Body Home" is the latest production for Stagecoach Theatre. The farce features a dead body being drug around and being hidden as a major part of the comedy shenanigans. The show opens this Friday night and will run for the next four weeks at the theatre in the covered portion of the Hillcrest Shopping Center off Overland and Orchard. You can call the box office at 342-2000 or click here for more information.

Idaho Center

"Walking with Dinosaurs" is ready to open tomorrow at the Idaho Center in the Nampa area. This is a truly unique show designed for the entire family and will give you the feeling of actually walking with dinosaurs. The show will open tomorrow and run through Sunday. This a live theatrical show with show times each day. You can call 442-3232 for more information and for tickets. We needed to spend the morning outside because of the snow but you will enjoy the show from inside.

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Life's Kitchen

Life's Kitchen is starting a new session of classes for students identified as "at risk". Many of the students are referred by the Juvenile Court system or by the schools. Life's Kitchen gives the students skills in the kitchen for future work and life skills to help them become productive members of the community. Most students find work in the local area immediately after graduation.

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Foundations Academy

Foundations Academy is nearing completion but needs additional funding. The classical Christian school for children age Kindergarten through 12th grades is scheduled to open in August but the additional funding will be used for the gymnasium. A car raffle is underway and tickets are $100 each with only 1,000 being sold. If you would like to help or buy a ticket you can call 353-3113. You can click here to learn more about Foundations Academy.