8 DAYS OUT p.m., FREE, 208-433-5670. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., www.boisepubliclibrary.org.
CONCERTS SEASONS AND THYME SPRING CONCERT—The Boise Choristers group is made up of women from all over the Treasure Valley, and is directed by Karma Ellsworth and accompanied by Gail Borup. Hear selections ranging from classics by Handel, Haydn and Debussy to traditional Shaker melodies, Broadway show tunes and various folk songs. 7:30 p.m., FREE, donations accepted. Morrison Center Recital Hall, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise State campus, Boise, 208-426-1000.
available. 11-11:45 a.m., fullfacility member $30; program member $58. YMCA, 1050 W. State St., Boise, 208-3445501, www.ymcaboise.org. LITTLE MOZARTS CLASS— Children ages 3-5 years participate in a fun and interactive class to learn about music, play instruments and sing songs. 10-10:45 a.m., fullfacility member $30; program
three years. Juried by Sue Latta, MFA, the best-of-show and runners-up awards will total $1,000. Entries are due by May 30, 2009. For a complete prospectus, contact Barbara Bowling by e-mail at bbowling@cableone.net, or call 208-336-0767. Art Source Gallery, 1015 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-3374, www. artsourcegallery.com.
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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES—Register for a series of classes on computers at the library. The class is on Internet searching, including how to use search engines to find information on the Internet and how to get to some of the most useful sites on the Web. 8-8:45 p.m., FREE. Library at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise, 208-562-4995, www. boisepubliclibrary.org. SERVSAFE MANAGER CERTIFICATION—The eight-hour ServSafe Manager Certification course is a food safety course designed to provide food service managers with the knowledge necessary to meet state and national standards. Sanctioned by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the certification is valid for five years and can be used anywhere in the United States. Registration and payment are required in advance. Call 208327-7499 to reserve a seat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $95 includes all classroom materials. Central District Health Department, 707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise, 208-375-5211, www. cdhd.idaho.gov.
ART ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS— Senior guests (age 62 and older) receive free admission all day plus a docent-led talk regarding the current exhibit, Garth Claassen’s “Bloated Floaters, Snouted Sappers and the Defense of Empire.” 2 p.m., FREE. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, 208-345-8330, www. boiseartmuseum.org.
LITERATURE BOISE NONFICTION WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP—The critique group comes together to learn from one another and share ideas in a welcoming atmosphere. Send an e-mail to jancarpenter12@hotmail.com for location. Third Wednesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m., FREE.
TALKS & LECTURES THE SECRET LIVES OF RAPTORS—Trish Nixon of The Peregrine Fund reveals the secret lives of raptors, including hawks, falcons, owls and eagles. Nixon will show the audience some of the live birds she works with daily and talk about the unique niches that birds of prey occupy in the environment. Call ahead to register and enter to win a behind-the-scenes tour at The World Center for Birds of Prey. 6:30 p.m., FREE. Wild Birds Unlimited, 10480 Overland Road, Boise, 208-376-6862, www.wbu.com.
KIDS & TEENS LITTLE EINSTEINS SCIENCE CLASS—Each Wednesday, preschoolers ages 3-5 are introduced to the world of science through hands-on experiments. Financial aid is
member $58. YMCA, 1050 W. State St., Boise, 208-3445501, www.ymcaboise.org. NIGHT OWL BABIES—Baby like the night life? Bring them in for story time held in the storywell for ages 0-23 months. No registration required. Call 208-384-4200 for information. 7 p.m., FREE, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-384-4200, www.boisepubliclibrary.org. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME—For ages 3 to 5. Due to limited space, registration is required. 10:30 a.m., FREE. Library at Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-562-4996, www.boisepubliclibrary.org.
ODDS & ENDS 9TH STREET TOASTMASTERS—Visitors and guests are welcome to attend the 9th Street Toastmasters meeting. Noon, every Wednesday. FREE, 208-388-6484, www.9thstreettm.org. IDAHO YOUNG ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS—The reception and information session is for young adult cancer survivors between the ages of 18 and 40. The group is gathering to form a support network. Food will be served. RSVP to 208422-0716. 5:30 p.m., FREE. YMCA, 1050 W. State St., Boise, 208-344-5501, www. ymcaboise.org. TEAM IN TRAINING—Find out about the fund-raising efforts of Team In Training, the world’s largest endurance sports training program. The program provides beginning and advanced triathletes with experienced coaching while they participate in fund-raising efforts for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Noon and 6 p.m., FREE, 208-658-6662, www.teamintraining.org/id. Ada Community Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise.
calls to artists ART SOURCE GALLERY— The Art Source Gallery is sponsoring the eighth annual Juried Exhibition scheduled through the month of July. The exhibit is open to all fine artists and media (no video or crafts). All work must have been completed in the past
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BOISE WEEKLY COVER ART SUBMISSIONS—Every week Boise Weekly chooses one submitted original work for the cover. BW will pay $150 for every published cover plus a $25 gift certificate to Boise Blue Art Supply. We request that all published original covers be donated to a charity cover auction in the fall benefiting youth outreach programs in the arts. Works must be original, in any medium including digital and photography. Artists submitting digital covers must do so on archival quality or giclee print. Square format works preferred, but slightly rectangular works accepted. Final reproduction size is approx. 10” x 10” but original artwork may be any size. Works do not have to be framed. BW will handle all framing for the auction. Artworks not selected are available for pickup anytime. Drop your artwork by the BW office. Direct questions to leila@boiseweekly.com. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-344-2055, www.boiseweekly.com.
James O’Dea
BOSCO CALL TO ARTISTS— BOSCO, Boise Open Studios Collective Organization, is accepting new member applications from Ada, Boise and Canyon county visual artists. New members are juried in by a panel of existing members and usually at least one outside juror. Visit boiseopenstudios. com for details and application, or e-mail BOSCO.Membership@ gmail.com. Postmark deadline is May 15, 2009.
Andrew Harvey
EAGLE ARTS FAIRE—Artists of all mediums are invited to apply for the juried show at the Eagle Arts Faire to be held at Heritage Park in downtown Eagle July 10-12, 2009. Artists must participate all three days. The cost for a 10-by-15-foot booth space is $150 with a $25 application fee. Postmark deadline is May 31, 2009. Eagle City Hall, 660 East Civic Lane, Eagle, 208489-8788, www.eaglearts.org.
Barbara Marx-Hubbard
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SUMMER FUN FEST—The Summer Fun Fest at Expo Idaho is seeking contestants for the singing and talent contest. Prize money awarded includes $500-$1,000. Vendors and contestants are encouraged to apply. More information available at www.hometownfestival. com.
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