8 DAYS OUT WEDNESDAY JUNE 23 Festivals & Events NATIONAL OLDTIME FIDDLER’S CONTEST AND FESTIVAL—Oldtime fiddlers and fiddle groups compete for the national title as part of the festival in Weiser. Performances, booths, food and parades. $6-$25. Weiser High School, 690 W. Indianhead Road, Weiser, 208-414-2595. RHYTHM AND RIDE BIKE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL—Four days of races, rides and rock. Full schedule at www.svrhythmandride.com. See Picks, Page 20. Sun Valley, Idaho.
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BOISE UKULELE GROUP—This ukulele group offers instruction and a chance to jam. All levels welcome with no age limit and no membership fees. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Meadow Lakes Village Senior Center, 650 Arbor Circle, Meridian.
DELI DAYS—Live entertainment and Jewish food festival. See Picks, Page 20. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $3.50-$7.50. Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel, 11 N. Latah St., Boise, 208-343-6601, www. ahavathbethisrael.org.
POKER—Play for fun and prizes. 7 p.m. FREE. The Buffalo Club, 10206 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-321-1811.
FOOD AND FILM—A threecourse meal followed by a movie and discussion. Proceeds from the night go toward the growth and preservation of local foods. Held in the cellar room. This month’s film is Earth 2100. 6:30 p.m. $25, includes meal, Red Feather Lounge, 246 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-429-6340. www. tvfcfoodfundraiser.eventbrite. com.
VINYL PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF IDAHO— Buy, sell, trade and listen to vinyl records with other analog musical enthusiasts. Guest speakers and DJs. 7-10 p.m. FREE, www.vpsidaho.org. Modern Hotel and Bar, 1314 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-424-8244.
Workshops & Classes Workshops & Classes FABRIC ART CAMP—Learn to create fabric designs with batik, tie-dye and other mediums. 9:20 a.m.-noon. $45-$75. YMCA, 1050 W. State St., Boise, 208344-5501, www.ymcaboise.org.
Talks & Lectures YOUTH CONFERENCE ON RESPONSIBLE ENERGY—Student organized conference on energy sponsored by the Snake River Alliance. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $5-$30 donation. Boise State SUB, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-INFO, union.boisestate. edu.
Citizen BOISE BICYCLE PROJECT VOLUNTEER NIGHT—Volunteer mechanics are on hand to answer bicycle repair questions, help with diagnosis and assist in repairs. 6-8 p.m. Boise Bicycle Project, 1027 Lusk St., Boise, 208-429-6520, www.boisebicycleproject.org.
THURSDAY JUNE 24 Festivals & Events NATIONAL OLDTIME FIDDLER’S CONTEST AND FESTIVAL—See Wednesday. $6-$25. Weiser High School, 690 W. Indianhead Road, Weiser, 208-414-2595. RHYTHM AND RIDE BIKE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL—See Wednesday. Sun Valley, Idaho.
On Stage DONNIE MAC’S GOT TALENT— Open talent show for cash and prizes. Sign up any time. $10. Donnie Mac’s Trailer Park Cuisine, 1515 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-384-9008, www.donniemacgrub.com.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PLEIN AIRE PAINTING—Workshop by artist Gregg Russell. Class limited to six students. register by calling 208-321-4162. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $200. Galerie Belle Ame, 179 S. Eagle Road, Eagle, 208-938-1342, www.galeriebelleame.com. LANDSCAPES WITH PALLET KNIFE AND OIL—Workshop by Artist Venture Coy. Class size is limited to 10 students. Register by calling 208-321-4162. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $200. Galerie Belle Ame, 179 S. Eagle Road, Eagle, 208-938-1342, www.galeriebelleame.com.
Talks & Lectures YOUTH CONFERENCE ON RESPONSIBLE ENERGY—See Wednesday. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $5$30 donation. Boise State SUB, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-INFO, union.boisestate. edu.
LOCK-UP NAMPA—Fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, in which local business leaders are “arrested” by local firefighters and held prisoner at a business networking event until their $1,600 bail—the price of sending two kids to MDA Summer Camp—is posted. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jalapeno’s Bar and Grill, 8799 Franklin Road, Boise, 208-375-2077, www. jalapenosidaho.com.
Kids & Teens WASTEWATER: WE TREAT IT RIGHT—Learn about the flow of water treatment through activities like viewing wastewater treatments, TP tube bowling and making TP tube puppets. Kids can also try their hand at cleaning up a simulated wastewater sample. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Boise WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise, 208-4891284, www.cityofboise.org/Bee/ WaterShed.
Dude Howdy by Steve Klamm was the 1st place winner in the 8th Annual Boise Weekly Bad Cartoon Contest.
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