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FEBRUARY 2023
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To promote your February event on this page contact Chantele Hensel 208-899-6374 or email advertising@caldwellperspective.com
February 11 (continued)
6-7:30 PM: Valentine’s Weekend Wine & Line. Join Country Dance ID at Famici Winery!
Ticket includes: Introductory Line Dance Lesson, One glass of wine, Cheese pairing. Have a partner? Bring them- if not come find one!! Singles are welcome. Famici Winery, 21026 Hoskins Rd.
February 12
12-5 PM: Huston Vineyards Wine & Chocolate Weekend, check www.hustonvineyards.com for details!
February 13
10:30 AM: Baby Storytime (ages 0-2), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
February 1
5:30-6:30 PM: Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, Caldwell Police Department, 110 S. 5th Ave.
February 2
3 PM: Laundromat Storytime at Get the Funk Out Laundromat. (Caldwell Library Event).
February 3
10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong (Hubler Airport Terminal) (ages 18+).
6-11 PM: Brave Hearts Night at Indian Creek Steakhouse. Come enjoy great food, dancing, drinks and outstanding door prizes donated by local merchants. All money raised will support Idaho Veterans. Indian Creek Steakhouse, 711 Main St.
February 4
12-4 PM: Depot & Interpretive Center Open House: Come one, come all to the Caldwell Train Depot Interpretive Center, and take a walk through the rail history of our area. Most of the year the Train Depot Museum is open from Noon - 4pm on the first Saturday of each month. Caldwell Train Depot, 701 Main St.
2-3:30 PM: Kids ConnectParticipate in our provided activity or bring your own to share with friends. (ages 7-15), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
February 7 10 AM-12 PM: WICAP at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
10 AM-3:30 PM: Department of Labor at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
1-4 PM: WICAP at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
6-9 PM: City Council Meeting, Caldwell Police Department Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave.
6:30 PM: Bilingual Storytime (ages 2-6), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn
February 8
10 AM-12 PM: Tech Lab - Drop in anytime during the program to get personalized help on all your technology questions. (ages 18+), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
February 8 (continued)
7-9 PM: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting CANCELLED.
February 9
Last Day to register for the Chamber of Commerce Noon Break Luncheon “Love Your Heart”. See February 14 event for more information.
2 PM: Thursday Read Book ClubWe will be reading and discussing “Khabaar” by Madhushree Ghosh (ages 18+), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
3:30 PM: Farmway Aftershool Program at the Farmway Village Community Center.
7 PM: SIBA Zoom meeting
“Western Grebe and Clarkes Grebe”, see page 14 for more info.
February 10
12-5 PM: Huston Vineyards Wine & Chocolate Weekend, check www.hustonvineyards.com for details!
10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong (Hubler Airport Terminal) (ages 18+).
11 AM-5 PM: Greenleaf
Valentine’s Day Bazaar, Greenleaf Community Center, 21441 Main St./Hwy 19.
February 11
11 AM-4 PM: Greenleaf
Valentine’s Day Bazaar, Greenleaf Community Center, 21441 Main St./Hwy 19.
12-5 PM: Huston Vineyards Wine & Chocolate Weekend, check www.hustonvineyards.com for details!
3-7 PM: Gigi’s Corner celebrates Galentine’s Day. Enjoy friendships and hanging out with the gals. Food, Drinks & shopping, photo booth, drawings & limited swag bags. Please RSVP. 215 S. 9th Ave., 208-957-0653.
5-8 PM: Valentines Social at Oakes Bros Marketplace. Sip and shop at Oakes Bros Marketplace just before Valentine’s Day! Enjoy music from Crazy Love Duo, plus: 8 selections of appetizers 3 types of desserts 1 glass of wine or beer.
718 Main St.
2-2:30 PM: Knitting & Crochet Social (ages 18+), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
6-8 PM: Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, Caldwell Police Department Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave.
February 14
10 AM-12 PM: WICAP at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
10 AM-3:30 PM: Department of Labor at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
11:30 AM-1 PM: Noon Break
Luncheon: “Love Your Heart” sponsored by WVMC. West Valley Medical Center presents “Love Your Heart,” with Dr. Lyndon Box, Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist for National Heart Awareness Month. Join us for an interesting presentation from WVMC on how to keep your most important organ healthy! Wear red for heart health! Register by February 9th, Chamber Luncheon, Simplot Dining Hall, C of I campus.
1-4 PM: WICAP at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
6:30 PM: Bilingual Storytime (ages
2-6), Library, 1010 Dearborn
February 15
10:30 AM: Music & Movement (ages 2-6), Library, 1010 Dearborn.
3:30 PM: Afterschool Fun (ages
5-12): Food Science Experiments, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
1:30-3:30 PM: Hearing Examiner Special Meeting, Caldwell Police Department Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave.
February 16
10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-6), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
11 AM: Caldwell Public Library at the Caldwell Senior Center.
4:30 PM: Teen Thursday (ages
13-17): Food Science Experiments, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
6:30 PM: Thursday Read Book Club - We will be reading and discussing “Khabaar” by Madhushree Ghosh (ages 18+), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
February 17
10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong (Hubler Airport Terminal) (ages 18+).
February 18
2 PM: Optimist Family MovieCome watch a PG movie at the library and enjoy free snacks. Visit our website to see movie of the month! (all ages), Library, 1010 Dearborn.
5:30 PM: Valentine’s Dinner at the Elks! Steak and Lobster Tail. For more info call 208-454-1448.
February 20
February 22 (continued)
1:30-5 PM: Hearing Examiner Meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave.
3:30 PM: Afterschool Fun (ages
5-12): Bridge Building Challenge, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
6:30-8:30 PM: Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission, Community Development Services, 621 Cleveland Blvd.
February 23
10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-6), Library, 1010 Dearborn.
4:30 PM: Teen Thursday (ages 13-17): Bridge Building Challenge, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
February 21
9 AM: Indian Creek Plaza closed for rink teardown.
10 AM-12 PM: WICAP at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
10 AM-3:30 PM: Department of Labor at the Library.
1-4 PM: WICAP at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
6 PM: Mardi Gras Crawl, DINE. DRINK. WIN! We’re turning downtown Caldwell into a Mardi Gras celebration, check out www. indiancreekplaza.com for details.
6-9 PM: City Council Meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave.
6:30 PM: Bilingual Storytime (ages
2-6), Library, 1010 Dearborn
February 22
10:30 AM: Music & Movement (ages 2-6), Library, 1010 Dearborn.
1:30-3:30 PM: Mobile Makerspace
Open House - Tour the makerspace at Serenity Park. (all ages), Library, 1010 Dearborn.
5:30-9 PM: Lift Up a Child, A Gala fundraising event benefiting CASA. Join us for an evening of fun and inspiration as we lift up children who have experienced abuse and neglect right here in Southwest Idaho. Cocktail/Evening dress, Nampa Civic Center 311 3rd St S Nampa. Tickets available at casabenefit.maxgiving.bid/tickets
February 24
10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong (Hubler Airport Terminal) (ages 18+).
February 27
10:30 AM: Baby Storytime (ages 0-2), Library, 1010 Dearborn.
February 28
10 AM-12 PM: WICAP at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
10 AM-3:30 PM: Department of Labor at the Library.
12-2 PM: Design Review, Community Development Services, 621 Cleveland Blvd.
1-4 PM: WICAP at the Library, 1010 Dearborn.
6:30 PM: Bilingual Storytime (ages 2-6), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn
It is rare in today’s world to find a group who can combine authentic cuisine with a vibrant cultural celebration and a massive fundraising effort into a successful one- night event. It’s even rarer for an organization’s members to continue giving the whole year through.The Caldwell Basque Charities is one organization that can be found doing exactly that.
With the help of a giving community, the vibrant Basque Charities have been able to raise well over 2 million dollars over the past five decades to assist people who have typically fallen through the cracks. One hundred percent of the funds have helped numerous families obtain basic necessities, receive life-changing medical care, rebuild after disasters, and much more. This past Christmas, the charity donated $12,000 of meat and cheeses to local churches - helping them fill Christmas boxes to an underserved population in need. array of Basque dances and music, beautifully performed by the very young to seasoned performers. A weightlifting exhibition preceded a live auction, and the event concluded with a lively dance in which all attendees were encouraged to participate.
Friday, March 10, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Christ Community Church; 603 Everett St., Caldwell. This session is for adults only, ages 18 and older.
• Meet the experts, including K9 Newton.
• Understand how predators use today’s phone apps, chat rooms, and gaming systems to victimize youth.
• Gain insight on how you can protect your household and children.
• Observe K9 Newton demonstrating his unique skill.
• Question & Answer time at end.
Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. This session is recommended for ages 8 through 17.
• Meet the experts, including K9 Newton.
• Learn that apps can be dangerous as well as fun.
• Find out what the dangers can look like.
• Know how to stay safe.
• Watch K9 Newton at work.
• Question & Answer time at end.
For more information call (208) 453-1819 or email ccattaskforce@gmail.com
This year’s 55th Annual Basque Festival was held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the O’Connor Field House. Many of The Caldwell Euskaldunaks (Basques) were second or third generation organizers and participants. The organization has a rich history, which began in 1968 with a “Sheepherder’s Ball” at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. It didn’t take long for the traditional event to outgrow the small church and move to the larger Caldwell Events Center. The full-capacity crowd for 2023 enjoyed a traditional Basque dinner by Jesus Alcelay as they watched their bids in the silent auction. The audience was treated to an
BISCUITS & GRAVY
$10 per person - tickets at the door
8 AM - 12 PM
