Dessert Theater Tonight!!

Canyon Ridge High School

7:30...get there at 7:00

$5.00 gets you choice of delicious dessert and a seat to the show!

Come out and support our talented high school students! They do a great job and your money goes to support the school and drama programs! What a  better way to offer support...when you get something delicious and entertaining back!!

"Curtains" Preview!

If you have not gone to see "Curtains" there is still time today and tomorrow! Check out the awesome pictures from the show! For times and pricing see the post below.

A Weekend of Fun!

We have two events we want to highlight for this coming weekend.

First we encourage you to take a date to Canyon Ridge High School Auditorium and take in a play! Magic Valley Little Theater will be performing "Curtains". The show opens tomorrow evening and will run through Sunday. It is fun to go support our local talent and have a great evening out at the same time.

          What:  "Curtains" a musical within a musical 

"whodunit" comedy set in the late 1950s

  When: October 21st-23rd at 7:30 pm

             Matinee the 23rd and 24th at 2:00 pm

How Much: $10.00. Tickets can be purchased at Shot in the Dark, 

at the door, or from any cast member.

It is recommended you get tickets in advance because the theater only seats 300 people and you don't want to miss out. 

Cast member Lacy Dean has given her e-mail address out for anyone that would like to contact her to purchase advance tickets. You can reach her at lacydesign@live.com. 

Second, there are only 2 weekends left for oyu to experience the

HAUNTED FOREST...ooooooooooh.

Magic Mountain Haunted Forest is the scariest place in the Magic Valley.  

It is located 28 miles south of Hansen on Rock Creek Road. 

It is open from 8:00pm or dark until 11:00pm every Friday and Saturday night in October. 

The prices are $10.00 for those 12 and older and $5.00 for those 11 and under. 

There are special group rates for groups of 25 or more, please call 736-SNOW for more information and pricing. Please call and schedule all large groups. 

Concessions consist of snacks and drinks at the snack bar. 

Age recommendations

, we have had children as young as 4 enjoy the haunted forest but understand that the haunts are designed to scare adults. For more information and pictures please visit Magic Mountains website at www.magicmountainresort.com or visit Magic Mountain Resort facebook page. 

Want to make the trip even better? Take the Haunted Party Bus!

Party Bus Unlimited LLC is a Limo Bus that has Limo style seating, laser lights, sound system, 50" plasma tv and dvd player (to watch scary movies on the way), and a wet and dry bar for beverages. The bus is always available to rent for birthday parties, wedding parties, church groups, school dances, business/company events, Jackpot NV runs, concerts, or whatever your heart desires....... It holds up to 20 (16 adults comfortably for longer trips) and is the perfect way for families, friends, companies, or whomever to travel for any event and not have to worry about driving. Food and drinks are allowed on the bus but are only provided by Party Bus Unlimited on special occasions (i.e. Boise State Football trips, Sparkling cider on prom, ect.)
The web site is   partybusunlimited.com

 

and the phone # is (208)490-0096.

So go out and have a great weekend! There is lots going on!

Valley House Fundraiser

The community is invited to attend Valley House’s 15th anniversary auction and dinner fundraiser.

 

“A Night to Remember”

5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 

Oct. 2

at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center.

 

Bring a guest and enjoy a night of live music by Rick Kuhn, a silent auction, dinner at 7 p.m. and a live auction. Danny Marona will be the emcee for the evening. Dinner tickets are $40 each, a table for eight is $300 and raffle tickets for a chance at $2,500 cash are $100 each; cash donations are welcome.

Tickets can be purchased at the shelter or B G Property Holdings, 327 Main Ave. E. in Twin Falls. Organizers ask that you reserve your seats by Friday.

The shelter is also seeking volunteers to help with the event by donating items for the auction, or purchasing tickets or raffle tickets in cash.

Reservations: Sharon Breshears, 734-7736.

Info found at:

http://www.magicvalley.com/news/local/community/article_435c4824-4e7b-5b86-9fd5-46a77eb4d084.html/news/local/community/article_435c4824-4e7b-5b86-9fd5-46a77eb4d084.html

The Fair in Pictures

We had two photographers send us some pictures of the fair. Aren't they fabulous!

This first set is by Kerrianne Birch. She can be found at  

        www.preservationsmultimedia.com. 

  Go check her photos out. 

Simply fantastic.

 The above beauty was taken by Amanda Jackson. Find her here : 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amanda-Jackson-Photography/115997638450421

If anyone else has some pictures to share we would love to see them!! Even if you are amateur or just an everyday Joe that snapped a few shots we would love to see your pictures! Send them to twinfallsid@gmail.com.

Thanks Amanda and Kerrianne for sharing! 

The Fair is Almost Here!!

Take from http://www.volunteerhudsonvalley.org/SimonBenepePhotoJournalAugust2008.html

We wait for this all year!

The Twin Falls County Fair and Rodeo will take place 

September 1st-6th, 2010. 

Click HERE to go the Fair's Website for all the information. 

Be sure to scroll down on the home page to see the details on FREE shuttle service from 3 locations in Twin Falls...Awesome!

$1.00 Treats Through the Rest of the Week!

Hey Twin Falls, Tianna's Coffee House wants to let you know that we are having Dollar Days @ the Coffee Shop!
Cinnamon Rolls, Rice Krispies & Muffins are all a dollar Aug 23 - Aug 28th
22275 Kimberly Road! Hope to see ya there! :-)

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Feature Focus: Gabriel's Garden

Quick Snip:

What: Gabriel's Garden
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Why: To find fresh, local produce; eggs; jams and jellies; canned goods; and homemade baby bibs just to name a few!
Donate: Soda Pop tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald house or items for care packages sent to our soldiers!
When: Every Saturday from 9-1
Where: Twin Falls Farmer's Market

When food-conscious Lacie Mikesell gave birth to her first son, her interest in knowing where her food came from was heightened. "I really wanted to know where my food came from and what it was treated with before I fed it to my son," explains Mikesell. This concern lead to Mikesell thinking outside the box. She started out by getting a small flock of laying hens. Gathering the eggs and carrying them straight from the coop to the kitchen can't get anymore fresh than that! As a single mom, Mikesell needed a way to earn extra income during the summer without taking time away from her son. She decided she could grow a big garden and sell her spoils at the local Farmer's Market. This grew into Gabriel's Garden. Mikesell states, "Currently Gabriel's Garden offers fresh eggs from chickens that are allowed to be chickens, produce from the garden, homemade jams and jellies, and homemade baby bibs.But Mikesell doesn't stop there. While taking care of herself and her son she also reaches out and does what she can to take care of others. Currently she is gathering donations to benefit soldiers as well as the Ronald McDonald house. "The care packages for soldiers are because of what they do for our country. Razors, shower gel and boredom busters are at the top of the requests. Neck coolers are another oft requested item, but they need to be cammo or military green in color. Currently the temps are running around 120* and they are in all their gear." She goes on to explain, "The Ronald McDonald house donations started because earlier this month my son had to go to Boise to have surgery, we were lucky enough to be able to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. I was in awe of how great of a place it was, words cannot describe just how awesome both the house and the staff were. It made it so much easier during a very stressful time. I am collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House but any other new items such as baby clothes, toys, etc. will gladly be accepted as well. Lysol wipes are also greatly needed."

Mikesell notes that she is just trying to make a difference where she can. She wants to be an example to show that even as a single mom she can take those moments to think about other people and even though she may not have a lot of money she can help those who may need it a little bit more.

We say that we are proud to have Lacie Mikesell as a member of our community and ask if any of you have the items she is collecting for these two great causes to please contact her for information on where to drop the supplies off. Or you can find her and Gabriel's Garden every Saturday from 9-1 at the Twin Falls Farmer's Market. Stop by to say hello and let her know that our community supports her and her efforts 100%. You can even grab some fresh eggs while you're at it!

Got Weekend Plans? Take in a show and support the Boy Scouts!

CONTEST!! Win School Supplies!

We are hosting our first contest! This is for all Elementary School Age kids! If your child will be in Kindergarten through 5th grade for the 2010 school year then this is your chance to enter to win your school supplies for free!

Here are the details:

"What I Love About Twin Falls"

Each child can submit an entry one of two ways:
1. Draw/Color a picture
2. Write a short essay or story

The submissions should reflect the theme of "What I Love About Twin Falls".

This is an online contest, therefore, submissions must be received by e-mail. Scan in your child's artwork or writing and send it with the subject "What I Love" to TwinFallsId@gmail.com.

Rules:

*All work must be done by the student/child. Please do not color or write for your child. If they cannot write please have them color or draw. If a parent wants to give a description in quotes at the bottom of the page that is acceptable.

*Writing submission MUST be original handwriting from the child. No typing or e-mails. We want to see the child's handwriting.

*One submission per child.

*Child does not have to live in Twin Falls but must live in the surrounding area ie; Kimberly, Hansen, Filer, Buhl, etc.

*All entries will be posted on the blog for viewers to see. Next to the submission will be the first name of the child and their age. Please include that in the e-mail.

*On your submission please do not put names or ages. However, please send names and ages in the e-mail. In your submission e-mail also include your preferred way to be contacted rather by phone or e-mail.

*All submissions must be received by 2:00 pm on August 7th, 2010.

*A winner will be chosen by a select panel of judges.

*A second winner will also be chosen by the public viewers by voting. The number of submissions will determine how this will work. If we have a large number of submission then the judges will narrow the pool down to a select number of "honorable mentions". Then the public will be able to vote from that pool.

*The submissions will be judged on creativity based on the theme. Use your imaginations and take the simple theme to the next level!

* You may write a title on your submission or if you would rather the title be typed next to the submission on the blog then just indicate that in the e-mail.

*All submission will be posted on the blog TFIdaho.blogspot.com by Tuesday August 10th, 2010.

*A winner will be announced on Thursday, August 12th, 2010 and a selection of Honorable Mentions will be announced.

*Public Voting on the "Honorable Mention" category will begin on Friday, August 13th and will continue for one week until Friday August 20th, 2010.

*The two winners will be awarded all the school supplies on the lists provided by their school.

*The two winners will be featured on the blog. We would like to post a picture and a short biography of each winner.

*All questions can be submitted to twinfallsid@gmail.com and will be answered promptly.

We look forward to seeing what our special kids in this town have to show us! Ready....Go!


*note* School Supplies will be awarded as long as they are available in stores. No monetary school or classroom fees will be included in the winnings. We will ask for the winning child's color preferences if necessary for binders, folders, etc.

Pet Fun Day!

Hardluck Hounds is hosting a fun day at Thomsen's Park in Twin Falls, Idaho - July 10, 2010 from 1pm to 3 pm

This is just for you and your pet to have some fun and see just who has the cutest, smartest or all around best pet.

We have some great local businesses supporting this event. Some of them so far include Krengels Hardware, LT Hardwood Floors, All Point Technologies, The Sudzy Mutt, Mary's Grooming, Native Grooming, Plant Foods, and more folks are offering to donate every day.

We have invited the local shelters to come out with either pets or photos to help get some adoptions done this day. If you are looking for a pet some great ones can be found at the shelter. Most of the dogs we have received recently have been purebred, (at least they look like it) Hagrid - to the right is a cocker spaniel, Dexter is a German Shepherd and Max is a Yorkie. The mutts are equally worthy so please don't forget to keep checking the pound to see if your new pet has arrived.

**Article Take from: http://www.hardluckhounds.org/pb/wp_ba098d7e/wp_ba098d7e.html

Shake Up Your Weekend!

Don't miss out on the amazing talent that we have right here in the Magic Valley! Grab a date, a friend, take the whole family, or fly solo...no matter how you go you will enjoy the show!

ALL SHOOK UP

• What: JuMP Co.’s musical comedy “All Shook Up.”

• Where: College of Southern Idaho Auditorium.

• When: 7:30 p.m., through July 10.

• Tickets: $10. Purchase from board members or at the door.

• Raffle:Raffle tickets for a new Schwinn Hope Edition Scooter are $10.

Buhl Sagebrush Days

**This says "tentative" so if anyone knows of a change in schedule please leave a comment below. thanks!**

2010 Sagebrush Days tentative schedule
July 2	All Day	Street Vendors downtown
	Noon	Moose Lodge Brat Feed
	5 PM to 7 PM	Trout Feed in downtown Buhl. All-you-can-eat trout with all the trimmings.
	7:30 PM	Idaho Cowboys Association, InterMountain Professional Rodeo Association Rodeo with 8 standard events, Buhl Rodeo Grounds. Call 208-934-0939 for more information.
July 3	7 AM-10 AM	Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at West End Senior Center, 1010 Main Street
	7 AM	Registration for Buhl Fun Run at the Furniture Room parking lot sponsored by BHS Key Club
	8 AM	Fun Run begins
	10:15 AM	Opening ceremonies
	10:30 AM	Parade begins
	All day	Free swimming at Buhl City Pool
		Trout Scramble, Fire Hose Competition, park vendors
	7 PM	Old Time Fiddlers
	7:30 PM	Idaho Cowboys Association, InterMountain Professional Rodeo Association Rodeo with 8 standard events, Buhl Rodeo Grounds. Call 208-934-0939 for more information.
	Dusk	Fireworks at North Park in Buhl.
July 4	11:00 AM	Community Church Service, First Christian Church, Buhl

http://buhlchamber.org/sagebrush.htm

Bronco Football Camp This Thursday!

Your little Bronco is not going to want to miss this!

Click on the official website for all the details!

Local Author Book Signing!

‘Face the Rain’

By Jennifer DeNaughel

Meet local author, Jennifer DeNaughel at Hastings in Twin Falls this Saturday June 19^th from 1pm-3pm. Come meet her and buy a signed copy of her first novel ‘Face the Rain’.

For more information visit:

http://www.mistypeak.com or

http://face-the-rain.blogspot.com

Activity for TEENS at the Library

Have teenagers with nothing to do on Thursday afternoons? Send them to the library! The list of weekly events sound like a "splash"!

This week: Thursday June 17th at 3:00 pm they will be having a "Tie-Dye Extravaganza" for grades 6th through 12th.

Bring something colored, clean and cotton to dye. Use bleach pens to create some awesome designs.

Next Week: Thursday, June 24th at 3:00 pm...VAMPIRE PARTY

Check out the list of fun events and how to qualify for the "After hours Teen Party" by visiting the library's website....CLICK HERE.

Kid's Activity at the Library

When: Friday, June 18th, 2010

Time: 10:30 AM

Where: Twin Falls Public Library

What: "Weathering Weather" Learn about what makes us have different kinds of weather and make a rain stick.

Ages: Pre-School through 5th grade

Free!

Next week: Same time, same place "Underwater Movie and Craft Day"

Learn more about the summer reading program by visiting the library's website, CLICK HERE

Don't Miss This: Snake River Canyon Jam

Checking out new bands, taking in some sunshine, sampling tasty fare...what's a better way to spend a weekend? Buy tickets online to save 5.00 off the door price. Click on the above logo to go to the official site for times and band schedule.

WHEN: June 16th-20th, 2010

The Main Event Takes place Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at Centennial Water Front Park from 12 Noon to 9:00 pm.

I think this sounds like so much fun! See you there!!

You can also read a piece about the event at The Times News, click HERE.

Lessons Offered?

We are wondering if there is anyone out there offering lessons for the summer. Swimming? Music? Art? Any and all lessons or activities!

Please e-mail us at twinfallsid@gmail.com and give us the details of what you offer, when, and how much. Then give us permission to post that info to this blog so that readers can find it and sign up!

We do not have many followers right now but we do get a lot of traffic everyday. So spread the word around to your friends who don't know about us yet. The more people we get involved, the more clued in about the happenings in Twin Falls we will be!

So let us know!

Western Days

Boy Howdy! You ain't gonna wanna miss this!

Here is a link to the Facebook page set-up for Western Days.

Click on the poster to enlarge it and see all the dates, times, and activities planned.

The parade will be Saturday, June 5th, 2010 starting at 10:00 am.

Grab your camera and get us some pics to be displayed on this site! Free advertising for you photogs or a fun challenge for you beginners.

FREE Lunch in the Park

On the side bar we have posted the dates, times, and locations of the Free Lunch in the Park this summer for Twin Falls and the Minidoka area. More areas to come as we get the information compiled. We think this is one of the BEST programs in the area and think everyone should take advantage of it.

Not only does this programs advocate for those kids who might not have a nutritional lunch otherwise, but it also gives the stay-at-home mom a chance to get the kids out of the house and not have to worry about making lunch for the day, not to mention saving some money on groceries.

Please understand there are no income requirements and all citizens of the community are welcome to come out and have a lunch break in one of the many locations listed. You could even try a new park every day if you are feeling adventurous!

We feel so proud and grateful to our community and the school district nutrition program for sponsoring a program like this. There is lots of GOOD being done in our community.

If you take advantage of this program and even if you don't but think it is a worthy cause, please take a minute to send a thank you or even have your kids draw pictures of them in the park eating their lunches and send it to the school district (I will check into what the proper address will be and get back to you). Until then, if you have a thank you or a picture you would like to submit (can definitely be done anonymously) please e-mail it to us and we will post it on this site, as well as, get it to the right people!

Enjoy lunching in the park!

Shrine Circus

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Filer Fairgrounds

Matinee at 4:00 pm and Evening Performance at 7:00 pm

Prices:

Adult: $12.00
Children Under 12: $6.00
Children Under 3: FREE
Active Duty Military: Free with ID card

You can purchase tickets in advance at any Zion's Bank Location.

***Be on the look-out for coupons around town. I know you can at the very least find 1.00 off per ticket usually. If any of you readers find a good coupon please share!***

51st Annual Art in the Park

The Art Guild of the Magic Valley is Hosting the 51st Annual

Art in the Park

June 18th-20th, 2010

Twin Falls City Park

Check out the Official Website HERE for times and demonstrations


IT IS FREE!
So get out and enjoy the talents that others have to share.

We're ALIVE!!

To make a long story short we existed, then we didn't, and now we do again.

We have a new website in the works but until then you should totally take advantage of this:

Movies in the Park

May 28th: Back to the Future-PG

June 11th: Back to the Future, Part 2-PG

June 25th: Back to the Future, Part 3-PG

July 30th: Goonies-PG

August 27th: Disney's Mulan-G

September 24th: 1931 Frankenstein-NR

**All movies begin at 9:30pm with the exception of Mulan, which starts at 8:30pm and Frankenstein, which starts at 8:00pm. All movies will be shown at the City Park Band Shell.


How fun would this be to pack up this kids for a late night treat? They will love it and I am sure it will be a memory they hold on to. What could better? ...uh... putting the kids in bed, grabbing a sitter to sleep on the couch stay awake and alert, and cozy-ing up to the hubby on a blanket with an awesome spread of snacks and feeling like you are in high school again. Sounds like a date to me!