May 6, 2008
Fundraiser to support Armstrong Park
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
The committee raising funds for the renovation of Armstrong Park in Cascade will be selling raffle tickets and bricks at Memorial Weekend Yard Sale Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 in front of Bears Knight Inn and at Armstrong Park's covered picnic area 9am to 4pm. (Donations for this event can be dropped off at Bears Knight Inn.) Brick forms are available at www. cascadechamber.com or call 208-382-4370.
April 28, 2008
Snowmobile Club offers Scholarships
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
The McCall Area Snowmobile Club will sponsor college scholarships to graduating McCall-Donnelly High School seniors. The club will give four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to continue their education after graduation. Applications are available in the counselor's office and the recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony in May. For more info call 208-634-2303.
April 20, 2008
"Spring Explosion" Garden Tips
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
The Long Valley Gardeners Club will help gardeners in Valley and Adams counties get started on their gardens with Spring Explosion! a seminar and luncheon set for Saturday, April 26 at the McCall Golf Course. There will be seminars and presentations on hardiness and growth zones, water and aqua-scapes, and backyard wildlife habitats. The session will start at 11am and run until 3pm. Cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. For more info call 208-634-5726.
April 12, 2008
Mad Hatters Luncheon April 26
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
The McCall Senior Citizens Center will host its annual Mad Hatters Luncheon on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 2pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7.50 per person. Luncheon will include Hawaiian Chicken salad with dinner rolls, deviled eggs, drink and dessert. There will be prizes for most original hat, funniest hat, prettiest had and most unusual hat. See you there!
April 4, 2008
Cabin Fever Series April 12
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
The McCall Arts & Humanities Council will host a tour of St. Gertrude's Monastery in Cottonwood as part of its Cabin Fever Series. The tour will be held Saturday, April 12 at 11am at a cost of $5. St. Gertrude's is a religious community of 62 nuns, with 10 women in initial formation, who follow the Rule of Benedict. Construction of the historic monastery began in 1919 and was completed in 1924. Each stone of blue porphyr was quarried from the hill behind the monastery and was individually chiseled and placed by hand. For more info visit www.mccallarts.org.
March 28, 2008
Volunteers and donors sought
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
The McCall Public Library seeks donations and volunteers for the 5th Annual Dia de los Ninos multicultural celebration April 30. The celebration, which will target elementary school aged students, needs ethnic food items from around the world for children to sample, a multicultural art project, ethnic dancers or performance singers in a language other than English. For more info or to offer assistance, call 208-634-5522.
March 21, 2008
From Skates to Skis at Masters World Cup in McCall
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
Betsy Reid of Madison WI, a former US speed skating champion, showed those at the 2008 Masters World Cup she was still worthy contender, this time on skis! Heiden took home gold medals for the women's age 45-49 group in all three of her races at Ponderosa State Park. Reid raced in the 15 kilometer freestyle, 10km classic and 30k freestyle. Congratulations Beth -- and please return to McCall soon!
March 14, 2008
Masters World Cup - McCall can be proud
Letter to McCall Star-News Editor
"I would like to thank the community of McCall, the sponsors, the World Masters committee, and all the colunteers and fans who made the Masters World Cup such a great event. All the comments and conversations we had with the participants were very positive. The number of smiles, grateful handshakes and hugs from people from all over the world was amazing. We opened our arms to the world, welcomed them and were returned the admiration. What an incredible event! We can all be proud of the welcome McCall extended to the world!"
~ Gravity Sports, McCall
March 7, 2008
Trailhead Speaker Series
Tamarack Trailhead Speaker Series
The 2008 Trailhead Speaker Series plans to bring a variety of speakers to Tamarack to educate, enlighten and inspire guest, students, employees and neighbors. The Series will help reinforce Tamarack Resort's four guiding principles: Discover Recreation | Build Community | Care about Others | Create Memories. The second stop in the series welcomes Dr. Carol MacGregor speaking on Boise's Founding, Distinctiveness, and Abiding Values. This is a free event for the community made possible by Tamarack Sport and Education Foundation and Five Star Resort Rentals. For more info visit www.tamarackidaho.com
February 29, 2008
Mountain Bike Drawing
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
The deadline has been extended for a drawing for a mountain bike to benefit the McCall Donnelly Education Foundation. During this year's McCall Winter Carnival, drawing tickets were sosld for a 2008 Canondale Rush Mountain Bike to benefit the foundation. Due to a low number of ticket sales, the committee extended the drawing date to March 21. The bike will be at several different locations for the next few weeks, where the tickets will be sold for $5 each or five tickets for $20. For more info call 208-315-2501.
February 22, 2008
Free Ski Day at Little Ski Hill
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
Elk Creek Baptist Church will host a Free Ski Day at the Little Ski Hill west of McCall on Sunday, February 24 from 3 to 6pm. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing will be made available to the public free of change. Elk Creek will also provide live music on the half hour, free coffee and cocoa, and a raffle for a gift certificate to Rupert's. Fore more information, call 208-634-6097 or log on to www.elkcreekmccall.org.
February 15, 2008
Winter Carnival Fun For Everyone
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
There's always something for everyone at The McCall Winter Carnival, and this year was no exception! How about the beard and sext leg contest?! We are delighted to report that Joel and Julie Hellerman won the top prizes in this contest held at The McCall yacht Club. Joel was judged to have the best beard and Julie was found to have the sexiest legs in the contest, which also awarded prizes for various types of beards and the hairiest legs. And a note to the envious: it's never too early to plan ahead for next year's contest -- hope to see you there in the Winner's Circle!!
February 7, 2008
Warm your Tummy - It's a Chili Cook-off!
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
The sixth annual Cascade American Legion Chili Cookoff and dessert auction will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 at the legion hall in Cascade. Funds raised by this event will help the American Legion Post 60 sponsor High School boys and girls to this year's Boys and Girls State programs. Doors open at 5pm and chili entries to be judged should be on site by 5:30pm. Judging will be between 6:15 and 6:30pm. Chili will be served to the public after judging and the dessert auction will begin about 7pm. There will be no entry fee for chefs, but an admission fee of $4 per person and $2 for ages 11 and under will be collected at the door. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers determined by a slate of judges, and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite chili as well. For more info call 208-382-3771.
January 30, 2008
Wine and Art Jubilee
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
Wine, music and art make an unbeatable combination of elements. All three will come together at the Wine and Art Jubilee to be held Friday, Feb. 1 at North Fork Lodge. The event will begin at 6pm and each $25 ticket buys a sampling of wines from Frenchman's Gulch, Carmela Vineyards, Indian Creek Winery and Williamson Winery. Tasters will be entertained by the jazz sounds of Ben Burdick. An art auction will benefit Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary near McCall, which is caring for several bear cubs that were orphaned last summer. A featured auction item will be a work by Hailey artist Debbie Edgers Sturgis.
January 25, 2008
Starlight Masquerade Ball
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
Waaf, Inc. will hold its 5th Annual Starlight Masquerade Ball on Saturday, February 2, starting at 8pm at Whitetail Club & Resort. The tradition continues with complimentary appetizers and champagne, no-host bar, costume prizes, and live and silent auctions. Back by popular demand is Super Curve Band to dance the night away and special guest host Larry Gilbert, weather broadcaster for KTVB in Boise. New this year is that tickets are only $50 each. Those who cannot attend the ball can still support the cause with a ticket purchase. All ticket stubs will be entered into a raffle drawing the night of the event, and winners need not be present. For more info and complete event details visit www.waafinc.org.
January 18, 2008
Masters World Cup in McCall 2008 2/28-3/8
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
McCall, Idaho is known as “SKI TOWN USA” for its great snow conditions, and it’s history of being the second oldest winter recreational area in Idaho. Hosting the 2008 Masters Wrold Cup, McCall has hosted several international, national and regional events over the decades. Ski Town, USA got its beginnings during the early 1920’s and 1930’s when Finnish settlers introduced not only cross country skiing to the area, but also ski jumping and alpine skiing. In 1937, the Payette Lakes Ski Club was formed and offered skiing at the “Little Ski Hill”. This began a tradition that now spans over seven decades of skiing in the McCall area. Additionally, in 1965 Ponderosa State Park was formed and has been providing Nordic ski trails for over 25 years, with over 35,000 Nordic skier visits a year. For more info on The 2008 Masters World Cup, visit www.mwc2008.com.
January 10, 2008
Free Ice Skating Night
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
The McCall Figure Skating Club will host a Free Skate Night Saturday Jan. 12 as part of U.S. Figure Skating's National Skating Month. The free skate night is designed for families and will be held from 7pm to 10pm at Manchester Ice & Event Centre in downtown McCall. For more info call 208-634-9472.
January 4, 2008
Wild Women's Wednesdays
Western Mountain Lodge Staff
Grab the gals and head for the hills! The finer sex takes over Tamarack on Wednesdays all season long. Meet new ladies and enjoy a full day on the trails/slopes, lunch specials, apres specials at Morels and great Sante Spa deals. For more info call (208) 325-1022
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