Boise Library Warehouse

The annual spring book sale the Boise Library is this weekend. The sale opens on Friday at 9 am and runs through the weekend. The hours are Friday 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday Noon to 4 pm. Sunday is also half price day. The proceeds from the sale go to purchase new books and to help the branch libraries throughout the community. The books, C-D's and movies have been either donated or surplus items. Thursday April 2nd is preview night for members of "Friends of the Library" from 4 pm to 7 pm. You can become a member at the door for a donation of $5 and up.

Doubletree Riverside

A night of fashion and horse racing will be presented by the Junior League of Boise at the Doubletree Riverside this Saturday night April 4th. The evening will feature a fashion show, live and silent auction and horse racing with a raffle for a Kentucky Derby package. Tickets for the event are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. You can order tickets by calling 424-5011 or you can click here for more information or to order tickets on line. The proceeds from the event will help the Junior League of Boise to continue their work in the community.

Boise Rescue Mission

"March to end Hunger" is a special event today for the Boise Rescue Mission. Starting at 9 am this morning children are encouraged to come to the City Light Shelter for Women and Children and march around the block together raising funds for the food drive. You can sponsor the children with canned food or cash donations. The event will run from 9 am to noon and all you need to do is come by and make that donation of food or money.

Appleton Tennis Center, BSU

The Boise State Spring Break tournament starts at 10 am today with action for the Broncos at the Boas Tennis Center and at 5 pm at the Appleton Tennis Center. Boise State is ranked 23rd in the nation and will be hosting the tournament that features teams from Memphis, Fresno Pacific, Nebraska, Idaho State, South Alabama, Ball State, and Sacramento State. The action will be at Boise State, Julia Davis Park and the Boise Racket and Swim club. The finals will be at the Appleton Tennis Center tomorrow.

St. Alphonsus

The truth about heart disease and how to prevent it will be given on April Fools Day. "The Beat Goes On" is the event at St. Alphonsus where you can learn more about taking care of yourself through diet, exercise, dental care and how to avoid type two diabetes. The event will start at the McCleary Auditorium at 6 pm on April 1st and it is free. The even will feature information from doctors and other health care providers.

Zoo Boise

The Easter Eggstravaganza is coming to Zoo Boise on Saturday April 4th with regular Zoo hours and admission. The day is filled with special activities and treats for children of all ages. In addition Dr. Jane Goodall the famed Biologist will be speaking at the Qwest Arena on Thursday April 9th as a fundraiser for the Zoo. You can get more information on both events by clicking here.

Visual Arts Collective

Love and communications is the theme of "Love Person", a love story that examines how our communication affects our relations. The story is based on two couples who each adapt their language into communication. There are 4 shows remaining this week at the Visual Arts Collective on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm. If you would like tickets you can call 388-4278 or you can click here to get more information or order tickets on line. The Visual Arts Collective is located in Garden City right behind the Woman of Steel Gallery.

Doubletree Riverside

The Family Live Weekend to Remember is this weekend at the Doubletree Riverside and everyone is welcome. The pricing is per person but the weekend is designed for couples whether they have been married for years or are just planning to get married. The cost is $129 per person. You can call 1-800-358-6329 or you can click here to also register on line.

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Boise Centre on the Grove

The Boise Flower and Garden Show opens today at 10 am and will run through the weekend. If you click here you can get a complete schedule of events. This is a great opportunity to get ideas for the upcoming summer season for everything outdoors. Vendors will fill the Centre on the Grove and be on hand to answer questions and make suggestions.

Maple Grove Grange

The annual 4-H chili feed and auction will be held tomorrow night at the Maple Grove Grange Hall. This is the big fundraiser for the 4-H members and the dinner starts at 5 pm. The cost is $5 per person and $3 for those 12 and under. The auction will start at 6:30 and everyone is welcome. The Maple Grove Grange is located at 11692 W. President Drive. You can click here for a map and directions or call 377-2107.

Sawtooth Middle School

Celebrities and law enforcement officers will take to the volleyball court to raise money for Crime stoppers. The annual volleyball match will be at Sawtooth Middle School this Saturday night. Sawtooth is located just off Linder road and Ustick road. The doors will open at 5 pm and the cost is $15 per adult and will include up to 2 children or $35 for the entire family. Everyone is welcome to attend and support the Crime Stoppers program. You can call 639-1690 for tickets or more information.

Fairview Square

Today is St. Patrick's Day and that means the Tiernan Irish Dancers will be doing multiple performances around the area. There are total of 8 different shows at a variety of schools and retirement homes. If you would like to catch one of these shows you can click here for a full schedule. The dancers have had several shows through the weekend in advance of St. Patrick's Day.

Doubletree Riverside

The Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo is this weekend at the Doubletree Riverside and the day long event is free. The expo opens at 9 am and runs through 4 pm. That evening there is a banquet and tickets are available by call 353-5576. The banquet tickets are $30 each or you can get a "catch and release" special of dinner and $30 worth of raffle tickets for a total of $50 per person. You can also click here to learn more about the events happening at the expo during the day.

Square and Round Dance Center

This is Irish/American Heritage Month and the Au Daire Irish Dancers will be performing tomorrow, Saturday March 14th at 2:00 pm at Barnes and Noble. This is a free show and just one of many performances over the next few days with most of their activity on Tuesday March 17th for St. Patrick's Day. If you want more information you can call 890-6120 or you can click here.

NNU Brandt Center

Northwest Nazarene University will inaugurate their 12th President tonight. David Alexander will take the office tonight in a ceremony at 7 pm. The event is open to everyone and is free. The evening will feature a 90 member choir and 22 member brass ensemble followed by an address from the new President about his plans and goals for the University.

Expo Idaho

The Boise Roadster Show opens tomorrow with KTVB Family day and you can get $2 off by going to any of the Stinker stores in the valley. The show runs through Sunday with something for every taste in the motorsports world. The times are Thursday 4 pm - 10 pm, Friday 3 pm - 10 pm, Saturday 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday 11 am - 7 pm with the awards ceremony Sunday afternoon. You can also click here for more details.

Karcher Mall

A Senior Spring Fashion Show will be held at Nampa's Karcher Mall on Saturday March 21 at 2 pm. All the funds raised will go to Alzheimer's Association of Greater Idaho. There is a $10 charge and in addition to the fashion show there will be food and a live and silent auction. Some of the live auction will feature local bachelors so single ladies are encouraged to attend. For more information you can call 854-7036.

Assistance League of Boise

Cinderella's Closet will open on April 1st and run through May 30th at the Assistance League of Boise. This is a chance for girls and boys in Ada County to rent formal attire for the prom season for only $10. The cost is just to cover the cleaning costs. The hours are Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm and Saturdays 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The Assistance League is located at 5831 Glenwood. This year teens in Canyon County also have a place to go it is at Lake Ridge Elementary in Nampa at 615 Burk Lane. The hours in Canyon County are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30 - 6:30.

St. Lukes, Meridian

Today is Dietitian Day a time to remember that dietitians are recognized as nutrition experts and are certified. They work in three different areas, community, hospitals and schools helping to provide nutrition issues from children to seniors. Areas of concern range from weight management to food allergies. For more information you can call 381-2403.

Nampa Civic Center

The Tiernan Irish Dancers will host "Celtic Rhythm" this Saturday March 7th at the Nampa Civic Center. The one time only performance will feature dancing and instrumental action by the Giant Leprechauns and High Strung in addition to the Tiernan Dancers. Tickets are available in advance by calling the box office at 468-5555

Digestive Health Clinic

Colon Cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer if it is found early enough. Both men and women should be screened after age 50 regardless of whether or not they have any symptoms. The early detection can lead to a cure for colon cancer, but it must be found early. If there is a history of cancer in your family you should start screenings at age 45. If you have questions you can call 422-0846.

Powerhouse Event Center

"Dancing through the Decades" is a fundraising event for Idaho Dance Theatre but we get to do the dancing for this event. Saturday March 14 at the Powerhouse Event Center will be a dinner, auction, and chance to dance the night away. The evening will also include a "Dancing with the Stars" competition. There will be several celebrity dancers for the competition. The evening starts at 5:30 pm and the cost is $75 per person or you can sponsor a table for $600. There is also a $25 charge for those who are only interested in the dance competition. You can call 331-9592 to get tickets or you can click here for more information or tickets.

Alano Club

International "Disco Star" Flavio has been kidnapped by French agents and it's up to three detectives from America to help get him back. You can see the action for yourself starting this weekend and runs through March 28 at Prairie Dog Playhouse. The show is "Harley's Angels" and you can get tickets by calling the box office at 336-7383. This is a family friendly show with lots a laughs for everyone.

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