August 11, 2008
Wild Turkey Banquet
Super 8 Staff
The Seventh Annual National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet will be held Friday, August 15 at the North Fork Lodge in McCall. Doors will open at 5pm with dinner at 7:15pm. More than 15 guns will be given away this year with "the gun of the year" being a 300 Weatherby Mag Deluxe. There will also be a silent auction, live auction and games, with dinner served by Barry Johnson. For more info call 208-630-4171.
August 4, 2008
TSEF Summer Art Program
Super 8 Staff
Let veteran artist and educator Gayle Siegfried help you realize the artist within at Tamarack Academy's Summer Art Series, held: Fri July 11, Fri July 18, Fri August 1, and Fri August from 9am - 12:30pm. Choose just one session or all sessions. All materials and supplies are included, and no experience is necessary. Open to adults and children (ages 12-17), a different watercolor painting project each week, $50 per session for adults; $25 for children. For more info call 208.315.4921 or visit www.tamarackidaho.com.
July 28, 2008
Yellow Pine Haprmonica Festival
Super 8 Staff
Yellow Pine is preparing to host the 19th annual Harmonica Festival after a one-year hiatus caused by forest fires in 2007. The event is scheduled to run from Friday, August 1 to Sunday August 3 in Yellow Pine. Organizers say it is the second-largest event of its kind and draws harmoinica players of all skill levels. This world-class event draws visitors from all over the globe of every age and variety, and is sure to be another success this year. For more info visit www.harmonicacontest.com or call 208-633-3325.
July 21, 2008
Payette Lakes Festivities
Super 8 Staff
The Payette Lakes Community Association will sponsor youth kayaking and sand sculpture at North Beach on Thursday, July 24 from 10am till noon. Backwoods Adventure will gear kids up for summer fun with an instructional kayaking adventure specifically designed for youth. After kayaking, the kids will use their creative skills to build sand sculptures on the beach. For more info call 208-315-2617 ext. 221.
July 12, 2008
Mountain Music in Valley County
Super 8 Staff
Brundage Mountain is pleased to bring back The Brundage Mountain Jam July 25 & 26, 2008, expanded to 3 days of camping, music, art, & fun. Beginning Friday evening, July 25, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. and ending Sunday, July 27, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. The $50.00 all-event ticket includes camping fee & gate admission to all art & music events. There is a great line-up with 10 acts on the bill already, and a Saturday night & a Sunday morning surprise (to be announced later). For more info or tickets, visit www.idarockfest.com.
July 4, 2008
Committee Members Sought
Super 8 Staff
The city of McCall is seeking civic-minded individuals to fill open seats on the parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest to The Deputy Clerk of City hall no later than August 1. For more info contact the Parks and Recreation director at 208-634-3006.
June 27, 2008
Benefit Yard Sale
Super 8 Staff
A yard sale to be held during the Independence Day weekend will benefit a former McCall man, Jesse Cordts of Boise. The yard sale will be held Friday through Sunday July 4-6 at The Children's House Day Care Center at the corner of Thompson and Davis Avenues. Donations will be gratefully accepted after 5:30pm on July 3 at the center. Volunteers are sought to move heavy items as well as to move unslod items. For more info call 208-634-5983.
June 19, 2008
Armchair Travelogue June 23
Super 8 Staff
The latest in a four-part free educational program that traces history and culture of the Pueblo people of the Southwest will be presented at 7pm Monday June 23 at the McCall Public Library. The free presentation will be given by Gordon McCall, a part-time resident of Valley County for 40 years. Viewers will learn the evolution of the Pueblo inhabitants and their culture from 500 AD to the mysterious abandonment of their villages and migration by 1300 A.D., and much more. For further info call 208-634-5522 or visit www.mccall.lili.org.
June 12, 2008
Motorcycles Ride2Read
Super 8 Staff
About 100 motorcyclists arrived at the McCall Public Library last Saturday as part of the annual Ride2Read fundraising event, which this year is benefiting the library. The motorcycles began arriving at about 1:30pm, and families were intited to view the bikes and have their pactures taken with the riders and "Frida the Fly." The library provided refreshments and info about the summer reading program "Catch the Reading Bug." For more info visit www.Ride2Read.org
June 5, 2008
Art Council Film June 7
Super 8 Staff
The McCall Arts and Humanities Council will host two showings of "Ibid" an independent film made in Idaho, on Saturday June 7. The showings will be held at 7pm and 9om at the movie theatre inside the Whitetail Club and Resort Lodge in McCall. Advance tickets are on sale for $7 at McCall Drug. "Ibid" was written and directed by Russell Friedenberg and stars Christian Campbell, who also appeared in "Reefer Madness" and "Trick." The movie is billed as a comedy in the tradition of such movie duos as Jake and Elwood Blues of "Blues Brothers" fame. The film is suitable for adults. For more information , contact the McCall Arts Council at 208-634-7136.
May 28, 2008
May 31 Street Fair to benefit Indian Valley Fire Dept.
Super 8 Staff
The Indian Valley Fire Department near Council has scheduled a street fair and flea market for Saturday, May 31 in the fheld next to the Indian Valley Post Office. Spaces at the event are available for $5. Along with those wishing to unload unwanted treasures, vendors of crafts, arts, antiques or other goods are also invited. For more info call 208 256-4303.
May 21, 2008
Weiser River Trail Bicycle Rides
Super 8 Staff
The Friends of Weiser River Trail is organizing three bicycle rides for Saturday, May 31. The rides will be 45 miles, 20 miles and 10 miles. Registration for riders is required to ensure adequate shuttle space and enough lunches. Forms are available on the trail website at www.weiserrivertrail.org. The ride is limited to the forst 100 registrants.
May 14, 2008
TAARKA at Crusty's Pizza
Super 8 Staff
TAARKA, a wild gypsy-grass and americana combo, with virtuosic 5-string violin, mandolin, tenor guitar, and upright bass will play at Crusty's Pizza 214 Lenora St (208) 634-5005 Sunday, May 25th 9 pm. For more info visit www.taarka.com.
May 6, 2008
Second Sunday Sounds "Out of the Blues"
Super 8 Staff
Out of the Blues, a local duo composed of Marti Wegner and Annie Jedlick, will perform on May 11 as part of the "Second Sunday Sounds at Six" free recital series. The free performance will begin at 6pm May 11 at the McCall Community Congregational Church, 901 First St., McCall.
April 28, 2008
"Grease" at M-D High School
Super 8 Staff
The McCall-Donnelly High School Drama and music department will jointly produce a spring musical, "Grease" by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, in six performances at the Alpine Playhouse. Performances begin at 7:30 on May 1-2. Ticket cost is $5 and go on sale at the high school office.
April 20, 2008
Spring Craft Fair
Super 8 Staff
The Cascade Senior Citizen Center will hold its annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 4pm. Crafts, food and fun will be featured during the fair with beautiful crafts and gifts on sale, just in time for Mother's Day. There will also be chili, chili-cheese dogs, pie, ice cream and coffee. The event is a fundraiser for the center. For more info call 208-382-3968
April 12 2008
Spanish for Adults
Super 8 Staff
A few more seats are available for the spring session of Spanish for Adults class to start April 17 at McCall Public Library. The class will meet on Thursdays from 5 to 6pm and emphasizes basic conversational Spanish. Sessions will continue through May 29. For more info visit McCall Library.
April 4, 2008
Rupert's Winetasting Cellar Series
Super 8 Staff
Rupert's Restaurant's first wine tasting hapy hour, called the Cellar Series, will begin at 6pm Thursday, April 10. The tasting will begin with German wines from the Rheingau, Mosel anf Pfalz. Reps from Idaho Wine Merchant and Valckengerg International will host the event. Seating is limited so call Ruperts at 634-8108 to save a seat or for more info.
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