8 DAYS OUT Green
Animals & Pets
BOISE RIVER REVIVAL—Listen to river-related stories, take a hike to see a blue heron rookery, make fish prints and more. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Boise WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Road, Boise, 208-489-1284, cityofboise.org/Bee/WaterShed.
BALLS FOR BUCKS—SNIP (Spay Neuter Idaho Pets) and Team Mazda Subaru are going to pay you $2 to get your pet neutered today if you are one of the first 200 to call 208-5466690 to make an appointement. Call 208-968-1338 for more info. FREE. Team Mazda Subaru, 6218 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, 800-639-8227, teammazdasubaru.com.
Citizen BLACK AND WHITE BALL—Dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions, hosted by Royal Family Kids Camp of Boise. All proceeds go to help send children in foster care to camp this summer. Visit rfkcboise.org for more info and to register. 5:30-10:30 p.m. $45-$60. Boise State Student Union (Simplot Grand Ballroom), 1910 University Drive, Boise.
SUNDAY MAY 22 Festivals & Events EAGLE ISLAND EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL—See Friday. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. FREE, $5 parking fee, Eagle Island State Park, 2691 Mace Road, Eagle. gruntwerks.net.
CLEAR CREEK VFD ANNUAL MOUNTAIN DAYS—Family friendly fundraiser to help the volunteer fire department continue first response protection in the area. To get there, take Highway 21 toward Idaho City, turn left on Grimes Creek Road and follow it until the pavement ends. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Donations accepted.
EAST END MARKET—10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Bown Crossing, Bown Street, end of Parkcenter Boulevard, Boise.
COMMUNITY PROGRESSIVE—A series of arts, music, walking tours, workshops, films and more during a day-long exploration of what makes Boise dynamic. For more info visit uvidaho.org. See Picks, Page 16. 10-midnight. FREE, uvidaho.org. GAMBLE AWAY MS—Play blackjack, poker, craps, get in on auction items and more during the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Casino Night fundraiser. 6-10 p.m. $25. Hillcrest Country Club, 4610 Hillcrest Drive, Boise, 208343-5425.
Citizen BIKERS AGAINST BRUISES— Motorcycle riders across the valley are invited to participate in this fun run in support of domestic violence victims. There will be three stops—in Horseshoe Bend, Emmett and New Plymouth—before ending with a casual dinner and raffle at the Hope Plaza Community Center in Caldwell. Proceeds benefit Hope’s Door Domestic Violence Center. 11 a.m. $25. High Desert Harley Davidson, 2310 Cinema Drive, Meridian, 208338-5599, highdeserthd.com.
Sports & Fitness SWIMBA BIKE AND GEAR SWAP—Take advantage of great deals on biking and camping gear or visit swimba.org for more info on how to sell your own stuff. Proceeds go toward trail building and biking education. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE admission. Joyride Cycles, 1306 Alturas St., Boise, 208-947-0017, joyridecycles.com.
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY—Check out what local museums have to offer. Activities include making stomp rockets, viewing live birds, exploring a sheephearders wagon and more. Noon-5 p.m. FREE. Old Idaho State Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208368-6080, history.idaho.gov.
MONDAY MAY 23
On Stage
INSERT FOOT THEATRE—Local improv comedy. 8 p.m. $5. Heirloom Dance Studio, 765 Idaho St., Boise, 208-871-6352, heirloomdancestudio.com.
BOISE PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA—Talented highschoolers perform under the direction of conductor Dr. David Saunders. 7 p.m. $7. Centennial High School (Centennial Performing Arts Center), 12400 W. McMillan Rd., Boise, 208-9391404, chs.meridianschools.org.
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On Stage
Odds & Ends BOISE UKULELE GROUP—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. TRIVIA NIGHT—There’s a new theme every week, and the losing team gets to pick next weeks theme. 8 p.m. FREE. Pitchers and Pints, 1108 W. Front St., Boise, 208-906-1355.
TUESDAY MAY 24 Concerts DARKWOOD CONSORT—One stop on the farewell tour for the duo. The program includes Renaissance music, hymns and Gershwin. 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise, 208-344-3011.
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WINE TASTING—Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres during this fundraiser for Ada County Democrats. 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Bueno Cheapo Vino, 770 S. Vista Ave., 209-336-1930, buenocheapovino.com.
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