8 DAYS OUT WATERING SYSTEMS CLASS— Eight-week course on constructing, growing and maintaining a home garden. Sign up for the series or individual classes. Call 208-284-3712 for more info. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $25 per class, $160 for series of eight classes. Earthly Delights Organic Farm, 372 S. Eagle Road, Ste. 353, Eagle.
Talks & Lectures WOLVERINE CONSERVATION AND HAPPY HOUR—Take advantage of happy hour specials and hear Jeff Copeland of the Wolverine Foundation speak about research and conservation efforts in Idaho and the West. 5-7 p.m. FREE. Payette Brewing, 111 W. 33rd St., Garden City, 208-344-0011, payettebrewing. com.
Citizen NONPROFIT RESOURCE THURSDAYS—Thinking about starting a nonprofit or already run one? Learn about free and low-cost resources for funding, volunteers and other support. Meet on the third floor. Each month, specialists will be available to focus on a specific topic. For more information, visit idahononprofits.org. 4-6 p.m. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-384-4200, boisepubliclibrary.org. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION— The Deer Flat Refuge is looking for volunteers to help with removing noxious weeds and litter, run the Creepy Critter Encounters Halloween event, lead educational field trips and programs, staff the visitors center and more. Find out how you can help during this orientation meeting. 7 p.m. FREE. Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, 208-467-9278, fws.gov/deerflat.
GOLDFISH RACES—Goldfish are placed in a raingutter, and it’s your job to urge them on toward the other end by blowing through a straw. Winner gets a big effin’ bar tab and their fish. Sign-ups begin at 9 p.m. 11:30 p.m. FREE. Mack and Charlie’s, 507 W. Main St., Boise, 208830-9977. KARAOKE—9 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge, 1005 S. Vista Ave., Boise, 208345-0135. KARAOKE WITH HEIDRO X—10 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s, 621 Main St., Boise, 208-3457557. LAST CALL TRIVIA—8 p.m. FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com; 8 p.m. FREE. The Office, 6125 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-672-0087; 9 p.m. FREE. Applebee’s-Meridian, 1460 N. Eagle Road, Eagle, 208855-0343. POKER—Play for fun and prizes. 7 p.m. FREE. The Buffalo Club, 10206 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-321-1811. PUNCH AND PIE FALL OPEN HOUSE—Take this opportunity to see how the school might be the right fit for your student. Meet the staff, tour the facilities and learn about the curriculum while enjoying refreshments. 10:30 a.m.-noon. FREE. Arts West School for the Performing and Visual Arts, 3300 W. State St., Eagle, artswestschool.org. TRICYCLE RACES—The disclaimer at the beginning of Jackass was about exactly this sort of thing, which is why it’s awesome. 10 p.m. FREE. The Lobby, 760 W. Main St., Boise, 208-991-2183, thelobbyboise. com/.
FRIDAY AUG. 19 Festivals & Events NIGHT BEFORE DE TOUR—Get prepped for the Tour de Fat by checking out custom, classic and frankenbikes at the bike corral on Eighth Street between Bannock and Main streets, Boise. See Picks, Page 21. 6-9 p.m. FREE. RIVER ROMP—Explore the ecology of the Big Wood River with the Educational Resource Center in Ketchum. Learn about the plants and animals that thrive in and depend on ecosystem of the river for survival. Call 208726-4333 to register. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE for ERC members, suggested donation of $10 individual, $25 per family. WESTERN IDAHO FAIR—Everything a fair should be, wrapped up in 10 days of family fun—fair food, livestock, roller coasters and live entertainment. Visit idahofair.com for more info. $3$5 gate admission. Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650, expoidaho.com.
On Stage HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL—The cast and crew of starlight Mountain Theatre perform Disney’s much-loved musical. 8 p.m. $10$24. Starlight Mountain Theatre, 850 S. Middlefork Road, Crouch, 208-462-5523, starlightmountaintheatre.com.
Farmers Markets MERIDIAN URBAN MARKET—5-9 p.m. 208-331-3400, downtown Meridian on Idaho Avenue between Main and Second streets, Meridian.
Odds & Ends ALMOST FAMOUS KARAOKE—9 p.m. FREE. Old Chicago-Downtown, 730 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-363-0037, oldchicago.com. AMPED AND DANGEROUS KARAOKE—9:30 p.m. FREE. The Red Room Tavern, 1519 W. Main St., Boise, 208-331-0956. CHANT MASTER PETER TANORIKIHO—Experience chanting. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Facets of Healing Wellness Emporium, 717 Vista Ave., Boise, 208-4299999, facetsofhealing.com. CHIP AND A CHAIR POKER— Practice your poker skills for free while earning points toward prizes and glory. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. FREE. Eastside Tavern, 610 E. Boise Ave., Boise, 208-3453878. Skeleton Blues by Connor Coughlin was the 1st place winner in the 9th Annual Boise Weekly Bad Cartoon Contest.
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