8 DAYS OUT FACE-TO-FISH FREE FISHING DAY 2012— Learn about fish and have some fun at this family education day. Try gyotaku fish painting, get in the Boise River, put your nose on the glass, play a casting game, or tie your very own fly to take home. Fishing and loaner rods will be available at Parkcenter Pond for Free Fishing Day (sorry, no fishing at the Nature Center). Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com or at the MK Nature Center Gift Shop. Call 208-334-2225 for more information. See Rec News, Page 38. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3. MK Nature Center, 600 S. Walnut St., Boise, 208-334-2225, fishandgame.idaho.gov. 22
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK PUPPET SHOW—Join the glowing kick-off to the Summer Reading Program. Watch as your favorite children’s books come to life during a night in the library. Geared toward ages 3-7, but all ages welcome. Room capacity limited to first 150 attendees. 11 a.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-8884451, mld.org.
Odds & Ends BOISE CAFE LATIN NIGHTS— See Friday. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Boise Cafe, 219 N. 10th St., Boise, 208-343-3397. IDAHO FISH AND GAME RIPARIAN PLANTING—Plant native shrubs to restore habitat for fish and wildlife in Central Idaho. Transportation from Garden City is provided. Bring a lunch, water, sun protection and clothes to get you through a day in Central Idaho. For more information, call or email michael.young@idfg. idaho.gov. 7 a.m. FREE. KARAOKE—9 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge, 1005 S. Vista Ave., Boise, 208345-0135. SINGING AND SIP’N ON SATURDAY NIGHTS—Enjoy $5 pours and tastings then show off your singing skills at this karaoke/ open mic night. 8 p.m. $10 wine tastings. Helina Marie’s Wine and Gift Shop, 11053 Highway 44, Star, 208-286-7960, helinamaries.com.
PEDAL FOR THE PEOPLE—See Saturday. Various times and locations, visit boisebicycleproject.org for more info and the interactive calendar. LOYALTY TO LOCAL—Celebrate local, independent businesses and organizations throughout the Treasure Valley. There will be local food trucks, a beer garden with Payette Brewery, live local music and a raffle sponsored by the Treasure Valley Roller Girls. All ages welcome. Presented by Think Boise First and Think Nampa First. For more information or to get involved, email events@sccidaho.org or go to sccidaho.org. Co-sponsored by Think Boise First and Edwards Greenhouse. Noon-5 p.m. FREE. Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek St., Boise, 208-3427548, edwardsgreenhouse.com.
On Stage LIQUID LAUGHS: TIM NORTHERN—See Thursday. 8 p.m. $8. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.
Concerts OPERA IDAHO ART SONG RECITAL 3—Opera Idaho’s performers sing art song cycles in a series of recitals. 2:30-4 p.m. FREE. Boise Philharmonic Association, 516 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-344-7849, boisephilharmonic.org.
Food & Drink SAVOR IDAHO—Savor the best Idaho has to offer in wine and food. Each 21-and-older guest will be greeted with a commemorative wine glass as they taste and sip their way through Idaho’s best. Tickets can be purchased online at idahotickets.com, at local wine shops or at local tasting rooms. See Picks, Page 17. 2-6 p.m. $45. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.
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SUNDAY JUNE 10 Festivals & Events THE BISHOP’S HOUSE FAIR— Featuring local artisans and craftsmen, children’s activities, music and entertainment, food and beverages, raffles and tours of The Bishop’s House. All proceeds assist The Friends of The Bishop’s House, a nonprofit formed to preserve and sustain one of Boise’s historic landmarks. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $3; FREE for children younger than 12. The Bishop’s House, 2420 E. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. DUCKS UNLIMITED 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION—See Friday. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. The Boise Hotel and Conference Center, 3300 S. Vista Ave., Boise, 208343-4900.
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KARAOKE—9:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.
Animals & Pets ALMOST SUMMER DOG WALK—Join this relaxed, fun dog walk to bring awareness to the plight of black dogs and cats in shelters, a phenomenon known as the Black Dog Syndrome. Meet in the east parking lot near The Ram restaurant. Noon. FREE. The Ram, 709 E. Park Blvd., Boise, 208-3452929, theram.com.
MONDAY JUNE 11 Festivals & Events PEDAL FOR THE PEOPLE—See Saturday. Various times and locations, visit boisebicycleproject.org for more info and the interactive calendar.
On Stage FIDDLER ON THE ROOF—See Friday. 7:30 p.m. $10-$18. Starlight Mountain Theatre, 850 S. Middlefork Road, Crouch, 208-462-5523, starlightmountaintheatre.com.
Calls to Artists BOISE WEEKLY COVER ART SUBMISSIONS—Each week’s cover of Boise Weekly is a piece of work from a local artist. BW pays $150 for published covers. One stipulation of publication is that the piece be donated to BW’s annual charity art auction in November. Proceeds from the auction are reinvested in the local arts community through a series of private grants for which all artists are eligible to apply. To submit your artwork for BW’s cover, bring it to BWHQ at 523 Broad St. All mediums are accepted. Thirty days from your submission date, your work will be ready for pick up if it’s not chosen to be featured on the cover. Work not picked up within six weeks of submission will be discarded. For more information contact Art Director Leila Rader at leila@boiseweekly.com or 208344-2055. Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, 208-344-2055, boiseweekly.com.
Literature SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE—Playwrights, actors and directors from around the country will travel to McCall and work with local artists and students to develop 10 new plays. All events are open to the public, but no reservations will be taken. A full schedule of events can be found online at idtheater.org. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Alpine Playhouse, 1201 Roosevelt Ave., McCall.
Talks & Lectures VASECTOMY INFORMATION CLASS—Get the facts about vasectomy operations. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Central District Health Department, 707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise, 208-375-5211, cdhd.idaho.gov.
Citizen FAMILY ADVOCATES 2012 GOLF CLASSIC—This event raises funds to help prevent child abuse. For more info, email information@familyadvocate.org. 12:30 p.m. $125. Plantation Country Club, 6515 W. State St., Boise, 208-853-4793, plantationcc.com.
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