Category Archives: Area events & activities

Boise’s Greenbelt

By admin | Published: July 8, 2008
It’s something those who live in and around Boise already know – Boise’s Greenbelt is a wonderful place to spend some time walking, running, biking, roller-blading. But now it’s gotten national attention.
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Gene Harris Jazz Festival – Boise

By admin | Published: June 21, 2008
Had the priviledge of attending the Jazz in June concert finale of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival held this year on June 19th through the 21st. The concert provided some of the best jazz musicians in the country – Roy Haynes, Nicholas Payton, Kenny Garrett, Christian McBridge, and Dave Kikoski.
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Race To Robie Creek

By admin | Published: April 14, 2008
If you are a marathon runner and want to try something extra challenging, The Race to Robie Creek might be what you’re looking for. Billed as the toughest half marathon in the Northwest, the race is about 13 miles, including an eight-mile climb to 4,797-foot Aldape Summit and a steep, five-mile descent.
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Boise State WAC Champs

By admin | Published: March 17, 2008
Congratulation to the Boise State University men’s basketball team
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McCall Winter Festival

By admin | Published: January 25, 2008
Today kicks off the 2008 McCall Winter Carnival in McCall, Idaho, a small resort town about 2 hours north of Boise in the rugged Idaho mountains. Many events are scheduled for the 10 day event. This year’s carnival has the theme “Wild, Wild West”. Many events from past years are on the [...]
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Bogus Basin Opens for Season

By admin | Published: December 20, 2007
Bogus Basin, the ski resort just 30 minutes north of Boise, opens for the season today.
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St. Alphonsus Festival of Trees

By admin | Published: November 16, 2007
Christmas must be coming as the Festival of Trees, hosted by the Saint Alphonsus Foundation and sponsored by area businesses and volunteers, is just around the corner. This annual event – since 1984 – has grown from a mere 14 trees to become a family seasonal tradition
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Living in Boise

By admin | Published: October 11, 2007
This is my favorite time of year living in Boise. Here’s a few of the reasons: After a hot and dry summer, the days have begun to cool down into the 50’s or 60’s and the evenings get even cooler. A little rain and everything is refreshed and clean. And the fall [...]
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Western Idaho Fair

By admin | Published: August 18, 2007
Whether it’s the carnival rides, the food, the entertainment or just a chance to get out in the open air, the 110th annual Western Idaho State Fair has something for everyone. The Fair will be held August 17th through the 26th at the fairgrounds located at the corner of Chinden and Glenwood Boulevards [...]
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Canyon County Fair

By admin | Published: July 23, 2007
Head on over to Caldwell this week for the Canyon County Fair. The Fair will open July 26th and run through July 29th. Events for the whole family are planned including 4-H animal shows, carnival rides, concerts,
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