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CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com. Capital City Public Market, Eighth Street between Main and Bannock streets, Boise, 208-345-9287. CASINO NIGHT BENEFIT— Betting on a New Beginning is the theme of a casino night beneďŹ t for the International Rescue Committee. The event celebrates refugees’ hope and dignity and their place in the community of Boise. See Page 15. 7-10 p.m., $50-$75 at the door, 208-344-1792, www. theirc.org/where/united_states_boise_id/. Idaho State Historical Museum, 610 N. Julia Davis Dr., Boise.
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CONTRA DANCE—The monthly third Saturday contra dance features live music by The 2 by 2’s from La Grande, Ore., with calling by Denise and Gary. The new dancer orientation starts at 7:30 p.m. and the dance is from 8-11 p.m. Couples, singles and children 10 years and older are welcome. Partners are not necessary. The dances are smokeand alcohol-free. For more information, e-mail boisecontradance@ fastem.com or visit the Web site. 7:30 p.m., $8 for adults and $3 for youth (10-18 years old), david0. tedcrane.com/ID/BCDS. Broadway Dance Center, 893 E. Boise Ave., Boise, 208-794-6843.
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EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET—8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle. HYDE PARK STREET FAIR—The music starts at 11:30 a.m. with Bellamy Rose, Garden City Limits, Jimmy Bivens, Rebecca Scott, Audio Moonshine, Sherpa and Hoi Polloi. See Page 15. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., FREE, www.gruntwerks.net. Camel’s Back Park, 1200 W. Heron St., Boise.
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INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY—Belly up to the bar at the Bouquet and learn to talk like a pirate. Sing along to pirate songs, tell pirate jokes with plenty of booty, all hosted by Captain Bingo. Enter to win best pirate and wench costume contest and enjoy pirate drink specials including bumboo, grog and the scurvy wench. 9 p.m., FREE admission. The Bouquet, 1010 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-6605, www.thebouquet.net.
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MERIDIAN FARMERS MARKET—9 a.m.-1 p.m., www.meridianfarmersmarket.com. Ustick Marketplace II, 3630 N. Eagle Road, Meridian. WEAVERS WORLDS LARGEST PING PONG BALL DROP—The event is all about ping pong balls with local and national charities beneďŹ ting from the main event, Weavers Worlds Largest Ping Pong Ball Drop. Event mascot, PingPong Paulie, leads the ight in which 50,000 multi-colored ping pong balls will be dropped from
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the sky to bounce and land in designated spots representing 16 different charities. The spectacle includes a day of hot-air balloon races, ping pong tournaments and live music, along with a carnival of 20 different ping pong games, clowns, magicians and comedy acts. 8:30 a.m., $5, 1-877-642-4469, www.weaversworldslargestpingpongballdrop.com. Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City.
ON STAGE BROADWAY BABY WANNABE—The star of the show is cabaret artist Lauriel Loyst and the subject matter is her neverending, and sometimes heartbreaking, quest to star on Broadway. But who needs Broadway when there are plenty of audiences across the country waiting to be entertained? Dinner seating begins at 6:15 p.m. and the show runs from 7-9 p.m. Broadway Baby Wannabe features Broadway numbers, obscure gems and always entertaining and politically incorrect musical parodies. Reservations are highly recommended. 6:15 p.m., $32 dinner and show, $17 show only, www.roastandtoastinc.com. Powerhouse Event Center, 621 S. 17th St., Boise, 208-433-0197. DISNEY’S GEPPETTO AND SON— See Friday. 7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $6 students, www.encoreetc.org. Northwest Nazarene University, 623 Holly St., Nampa, 208-467-8011. SWEET CHARITY—See Thursday. 7:30 p.m., $15 adult, $14 senior and student; $20 door, 208-4682385, www.mtionline.org. Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third St. S., Nampa. A TUNA CHRISTMAS—See Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., $29-$39, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box ofďŹ ce 208-336-9221, www. idahoshakespeare.org.
GREEN BOISE URBAN GARDENING WORKSHOPS—During the Preservation I workshop, learn about saving the harvest for winter, including freezing and canning techniques. On Saturday, Sept. 26: Preservation II covers using solar dehydrators to store up more of the harvest including drying techniques for winter nutrition and great taste. Send check to BUGS, P.O. Box 833, Boise, Idaho, 83701. For more information, visit www. boiseurbangardenschool.org, or e-mail Susan Medlin at ssmedlin@ peoplepc.com. 9-11:30 a.m. and Sat., Sept. 26, 9-11:30 a.m. $40 for ďŹ rst class, $25 for each additional workshop; $5 for each additional family member per workshop. BUGS Garden, 4821 W. Franklin Road, Boise, 208-424-6665, www. boiseurbangardenschool.org.
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FESTIVALS & EVENTS FAMILY DAY—Enjoy live music by Japanese drummers, Kawa Taiko,
songwriting sessions, garden tours and kids’ crafts and activities. Noon4 p.m., $4 adults; $3 seniors; $2 children (6-12); FREE for members. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3438649, www.idahobotanicalgarden. org. HYDE PARK STREET FAIR—At high noon, hear the Ben Burdick Trio, The Heard, Bill Coffey, and Pinto Bennett closes out the festival. See Page 15. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., FREE, www.gruntwerks. net. Camel’s Back Park, 1200 W. Heron St., Boise. LAMB AND WOOL FESTIVAL—The Idaho Wool Growers Association hosts a woolly festival with sheepshearing demonstrations, vendor booths and tips on spinning and weaving. Some of the activities include watching working stock dogs round up the sheep, live music by the Boise Banjo Band and a lamb dinner for $5. Noon-3:30 p.m., $5, 208-344-2271, Ste. Chapelle Winery, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, 208-453-7843, www.stechapelle. com. RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAY—The northwest corner of the park ďŹ lls with good dogs and their responsible owners. The informative event is supported by a proclamation signed by Boise Mayor Dave Bieter honoring Responsible Dog Ownership Day. Activities for the kids are both fun and educational; they will learn how to safely approach and pet strange dogs. Dog owners learn about topics including health, community etiquette, training and safety for dogs. Take a guided tour of the Idaho Capital City Kennel Club mini dog show and watch the dogs perform agility, obedience and conformation. The event also includes the chance to enter your well-behaved dog in the Canine Good Citizen Test. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., FREE. Ann Morrison Park, Americana Blvd., Boise. ROCK PARTY—Bring a rock that you would like geologists to identify to the 20th year of the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology’s Rock Party. Learn about why Idaho is called the Gem State during a day of geology hikes, a Table Rock Quarry hike, mineral identiďŹ cation, panning for gold and a presentation of the history of mining. The admission fee includes access to the Idaho Botanical Garden Family Fun Day. Noon-4:30 p.m., $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 children, 208-344-7164. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, www.idahomuseum.org/. SUNDAY MARKET—A representative of the Sunday Market will read a proclamation from Boise City Mayor David Bieter recognizing National Prostate Health Month. Shoppers enjoy food, beverages and music by singersongwriter Nancy Kelly. A portion of the proceeds from the market will be donated to Us TOO (ustoo.org), an international nonproďŹ t organization dedicated to communicating timely and reliable information enabling informed choices regarding detection and treatment of prostate cancer. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., FREE admission. The Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-385-0111, www. thelinenbuilding.com.
THIRD ANNUAL DIAPER DASH— The 2009 Diaper Dash beneďŹ ts the Women’s and Children’s Alliance and the Marian Pritchett School at Booth for teen mothers. The event includes a ride around the valley at 11 a.m., door prizes and a meal catered by Famous Dave’s Barbecue. Suggested donations include baby essentials, clothing for the girls, new or gently used maternity clothes, school supplies and personal items. 10 a.m., $15 per person with donation, $20 per person without a gift, High Desert Harley-Davidson/Buell, 2310 E. Cinema Dr., Meridian, 208338-5599, www.highdeserthd.com.
ON STAGE A TUNA CHRISTMAS—See Wednesday. 7 p.m., $23-$30, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, 208-429-9908, box ofďŹ ce 208-336-9221, www. idahoshakespeare.org.
CONCERTS LESLIE MOREAU, BARTON MOREAU, JANELLE OBERBILLIG—Leslie Moreau, clarinet, assisted by adjunct professors Barton Moreau and Janelle Oberbillig, perform as part of the Faculty Artist Series. 4 p.m., $5 general, $3 seniors, FREE to students, Boise State faculty and staff. Morrison Center Recital Hall, 2201 Campus Lane, Boise State campus, Boise, 208-426-1000.
CITIZEN IDAHO CAMPAIGN TO END ISRAELI APARTHEID—The group meets every Sunday at Papa Joe’s, 1301 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, and is continually working to educate and lobby for a just and truthful U.S. policy that works to end apartheid. For more information, e-mail lamalucynasser@ yahoo.com. Sundays, 6 p.m., FREE, idahocampaign.wordpress.com.
RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL AZRAEL ONDI-AHMAN—Azrael OndiAhman presents an explanation of physical and metaphysical evolution focusing on a new book called The Song of God in connection to the mortal life theory behind human existence. 5 p.m., FREE, 208-407-4590, www.truegnosticchurch.org. Municipal Park, 500 S. Walnut St., Boise. MEDITATION SERVICE—Join the Center of Peace on Sunday mornings for a spiritual community meditation service at 10 a.m. and a spiritual gathering service with a different guest speaker each week. Youth education is provided. 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. FREE. Center of Peace, 710 N. Orchard St. (Spirit at Work), Boise, 208-323-2323, www.centerofpeace.org.
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ALSO ON SALE NOW: Aimee Mann/Fountains of Wayne 10/11 at The Egyptian They Might Be Giants (kids show!) 11/8 at The Egyptian The Swell Season -11/27 at Egyptian
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The Sockratic Method by Jacob Good and Daria Kanevski was the 1st place winner in the 7th Annual Boise Weekly Bad Cartoon Contest.
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