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The Western Mountain Lodge
August 26, 2010
Yacht Club to hold contest Saturday
WML Staff
It’s a tough job, but judges at The Yacht Club in downtown McCall will determine which ladies look the best in a bikini during a Bikini Contest Saturday night. Registration starts at 9 p.m. and the contest begins at 11 p.m. There are two categories: “Kittens” for ages 21-29 and “Cougars” for ages 30 and older. First prize in each category will win $100 with the second-place winner earning $50. Both first-place winners will then compete for a grand prize of $300.
August 19, 2010
Roseberry to host ice cream social Sept. 4
WML Staff
The historic townsite of Roseberry will celebrate Labor Day weekend with the annual Roseberry Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Sept. 4, from noon to 4 p.m.
Members and volunteers of the Long Valley Preservation Society will host the annual event at Roseberry, located 1-1/2 miles east of Donnelly at the intersection of Farm to Market and East Roseberry roads.
Visitors can tour the Valley County Museum buildings or visit other historic buildings that have been moved to the townsite and restored, including cabins built by the Finnish settlers of Long Valley.
Events during the day include a benefit auction, quilt show and drawing, a display of antique farm equipment and automobiles, live music, children's activities and, of course, ice cream as well as other food and drinks.
Donations of large items are being sought for the auction, and volunteers are needed to assist with staging the social. To donate, volunteer or for questions, call Jennifer Eld at 315-1080.
August 15, 2010
Fairway Park art, craft fair to celebrate 20 years
WML Staff
The Payette Lakes Art and Crafts Fair will celebrate its 20th year Aug. 21-22 at Fairway Park in McCall.
The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Aug. 22.
This years show will feature over 80 artists and craftsmen from Idaho and the Northwest.
The show will feature fine arts, stained glass, pottery, woodcrafts, metal sculpture, jewelers, clothing, furniture, soaps, lotions, jams, jellies, spices and much more.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Mat Roos and the basement band. Performing country, folk and original pieces.
August 8, 2010
Taste of McCall Aug. 14 to feature food, drink, music
WML Staff
The Taste of McCall, featuring food from local chefs and caterers, paired with fine wines, microwbrews and live music, will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Members’ Ranch House at River Ranch in McCall.
Taste of McCall will feature music by Steve Eaton plus a silent and live auction with auctioneer Bart Lockhart.
Tickets for the event are $60 and are available online at mccall-donnellyeducationfoundation.org or at Mountain Monkey Business, Krahn’s Home Furnishings and Paul’s Market. Tickets will not be sold at the door and are only available through advance sales.
Proceeds from the event will help support the McCall-Donnelly Education Foundation’s grant programs.
Since it began three years ago, the foundation has awarded nearly $160,000 to educators in the community for projects that are not funded through traditional educational resources.
August 1, 2010
St. Andrew’s to host Fair Trade Market Aug. 13-15
WML Staff
Dunia Marketplace in Boise will host the annual Fair Trade Market at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in McCall Friday through Sunday, Aug. 13-15. The church is located on the corner of Forest and Gamble streets in McCall.
Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13-14, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15
The fair will feature handmade and fairly-traded jewelry, home décor, musical instruments, textiles, pottery, rugs, teas, coffee and holiday ornaments and nativity sets from Asia, African and Latin America. This year there will also be local items from nonprofit and refugee groups in Idaho as well.
Dunia Marketplace is a not-for-profit store that provides fairly traded hand-crafted items and consumables from around the world in an effort to bring jobs, dignity, sustainability, education and hope to villages and neighborhoods in developing countries, director Becky West said.
A percentage of the proceeds will go to St. Andrew’s. For more information go to www.duniamarketplace.com, write to info@duniamarketplace.com or call (208) 333-0535.
July 24, 2010
21st harmonica festival set for Aug. 6-8
WML Staff
The 21st annual Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest and Music Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, Aug. 6-8, in the backcountry hamlet east of McCall. There will also be Crowd Pleaser contests open to all on Friday and Saturday nights, with all instruments and vocalists welcome.
This year, a 12-and-younger category has been added. "Open microphone” sessions will be held throughout the weekend for anyone who wants to perform. There will also be a play-and-sing-along for children. Food, water, propane and unleaded gas are available at local businesses. Vendors will also be offering food and souvenirs. Those who have not arranged lodging should come prepared to camp out. For more information, visit the Web site at www.harmonicacontest.com or call (208) 697-7343.
July 17, 2010
MCPAWS sets Auction for the Animals for July 22
WML Staff
MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter will hold its annual Auction for the Animals at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Shore Lodge in McCall.
The event is the animal shelter’s most significant fundraiser of the year, and includes a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions and dinner.
The menu features three entrees: grilled top sirloin, cedar-roasted salmon or wild mushroom ravioli. The auctions will include unique and hard-to-find items, many with pet themes. Tickets are $75 per person or $750 for a table of 10. Tickets are available at the shelter at 831 S. Third St. or online at www.mcpaws.org.
July 10, 2010
Hucklebery Festival August 14-15
WML Staff
Visitors and vendors: its time to "get your purple on" during the Donnelly Chamber of Commerce 2010 Huckleberry Festival to be held August 14-15. Besides the vendor fair, there will be a parade on Saturday, music throughout the weekend, a beer garden and the "World Famous Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast" on Sunday. For more info call 208-315-0889.
July 3, 2010
K-4 Students at St. Andrews Camp
WML Staff
St. Andrews reading camp will begin its 13th summer session for students in grades kindergarten through fourth on Monday, July 12 and continuing through Thursday, August 5. The camp is free and is designed for children who need extra help in reading. For more info call 208-634-7631.
June 26, 2010
Mark your Calendars for Event at Alpine Playhouse
WML Staff
The seventh annual Adult Airband and Dragball Contest has been scheduled for Saturday, July 10, at the Alpine Playhouse in McCall, featuring a lip-syncing contest and “drag” competition. The event is sponsored by Better Neighborhoods, a group dedicated to community improvement through performance therapy. Shows are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for adults 17 and older, only at the door. There is a $5 entry fee for performers, who will be competing for hundreds of dollars worth of prizes and judged on choreography, lip-syncing and creativity. Performers must call 634-5594 to schedule a sound check.
June 19, 2010
Community Dance
WML Staff
A community dance in Cascade on Saturday will aid the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Hall in Cascade and will feature fun, music, refreshments and drawing prizes. The incorrect day of the week was listed in The Star-News last week. Entrance fee will be a donation of items for the Ronald McDonald House, which houses families of seriously ill or injured children.
June 12, 2010
Shook Twins & more at Common Ground Cafe
WML Staff
The McCall Folklore Society will present a full evening of folk music on Friday, June 18, at the Common Ground Cafe at 303 Colorado St. in McCall. The doors open at 5 p.m. and music starts at 5:30 p.m. The featured performers are The Shook Twins, Elephant Revival and Taarka. The Shook Twins, Katelyn and Laurie, have been singing together since the womb, Laurie plays the banjo mostly, as well as the guitar, ocarina (clay flute), slide, face drum (beat boxing) and also loops her vocals, banjo and guitar to create a full, and eerie ambience or a beat. Tickets are $10 and children younger than 12 get in free.
June 5, 2010
Six galleries to take part in 2010 Gallery Hop series
WML Staff
The McCall Gallery Association has announced the dates of its annual Gallery Hops, which take place on the last weekend of the summer months and feature six galleries that stay open late. Each event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The first event is Saturday, June 26, with a theme of “Gallery Treasure Hunt.”
“Art and Jazz” will be the theme for the event on Friday, July 30, and “Wine and Chocolate” ends the series on Saturday, Aug. 28.
More information and maps are available from each gallery and at www.mccallgalleryhop.com.
May 23, 2010
Indian Valley Street Fair
WML Staff
The third annual Indian Valley Fire Department Street Fair and Flea Market will be held Saturday, May 29, in the field next to the Indian Valley Post Office.
A concession stand will be set up on the field, and for those wishing to sell items at the flea market, 10-foot by 10-foot spaces will be available for a minimum donation of $10.
A limited number of tables will be available for an additional $5 rental fee. Along with those looking to sell their surplus items, vendors of crafts, arts, antiques or other items are also welcome.
Space is limited, so for more information or to reserve a space, call Carol Healy at (208) 256-4577 or Fran Villano at (208) 256-4588.
May 15, 2010
Young Life plans car wash
WML Staff
Young Life will hold its annual yard sale and car wash from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30, in the parking lot of Idaho First Bank in McCall. Proceeds from the event will help send local middle and high school students to Young Life’s summer camp. Those with items to donate for the yard sale are asked to call Tawny at 315-1196.
May 7, 2010
McCall senior center plans bingo nights
WML Staff
The McCall Senior Citizens Center plans open bingo night on three Saturdays during May. Bingo nights will be held this May 15 and May 29, all starting at 6:30 p.m. Final blackout game for each night pays $150 when won in the number of plays announced during each session.
May 2, 2010
Ski club to hold summer sports swap May 9
WML Staff
A summer sports swap to benefit the Payette Lakes Ski Club has been scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 9, at The Little Ski Hill lodge.
All summer sporting equipment is welcome. Items for the sale may be dropped off between noon and 5 p.m. Saturday, May 8.
The Payette Lakes Ski Club operates The Little Ski Hill and the Little Bear Basin cross-country ski trails.
April 24, 2010
McCall students present "Inherit The Wind"
WML Staff
McCall-Donnelly High School drama students will present “Inherit the Wind” as their spring production starting Friday at the Alpine Playhouse in McCall. Inherit the Wind’ is an eloquent defense of a human being’s right to think, teach, and learn,” director Judy Anderson said. “As such, it is respectful of the contribution of both religion and science to the human search for meaning and connection. Starring as attorneys for defense and prosecution are Andy Bursness and Zach Bennett; Luke Jensen plays the biology teacher, Sarah Lenda is the minister’s daughter, and Logan Gullickson plays the Rev. Brown. Tim Daniels plays the cynical reporter from Baltimore, and John Gilmer plays the judge. Eighteen other students round out the cast starring as townspeople, witnesses, jury members and officials.
April 17, 2010
Flute artist Cohan to be featured at BApril 25 reception, concert
WML Staff
The McCall Music Society has scheduled a gala reception and benefit concert on Sunday, April 25, featuring international flute artist Jeffrey Cohan as guest performing artist. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. at the McCall Golf Course clubhouse for a “meet the artists” reception, where those attending can meet the artists, hear some “sound bites” from them and have hors d’oeuvres prepared by chef Sean Thuesen, along with a drink of beer, wine or soda as part of the ticket price. Following the reception, the audience will move to the Community Congregational Church for the “Go for Baroque and All that Jazz” concert at 7:30 p.m. Audience members are encouraged to dress in flapper styles or zoot suits for the evening.
April 9, 2010
Garage Band Event
WML Staff
The 2010 Valley County Fair and Rodeo is looking for people interested in participating in a "Garage Band Exhibition" during this year's fair. This is a good opportunity for local bands to get some stage time and exposure. Those interested should call 208-315-1740 to discuss time slots and autitions.
April 1, 2010
Weiser River Trail Run
WML Staff
The first running competition of the Weiser River Trail is set for Satruday, April 24. Solo runners and relay teams will take on about 31 miles of the longest rail-trail in Idaho during the Weiser River Trail 50K Relay and Ultrarun. Fees are $50 for solo runners and $175 for a team.
March 25, 2010
Alpine Playhouse to present short plays April 1-3
WML Staff
The Alpine Playhouse will present SatTire Theatre, a night of short plays and vignettes, Thursday through Saturday, April 1-3.
“Anniversary,” directed by Mohler, involves a teacher’s attempt to reschedule a field trip that falls on the same weekend as his wedding anniversary.
In “Evidence and Absence,” directed by Verschoor, a devout believer desperately prays to God on behalf of his cancer-stricken wife.
In “Sure Thing,” written by David Ives and directed by Jessica Haas, a young man and a woman meet for the first time and strike up a conversation. They might begin a relationship, if they can ever stop saying the wrong things.
The evening concludes with Christopher Durang’s “Identity Crisis,” directed by Verschoor, in which Jane thinks the world, in which her mother has invented cheese and her brother is also her father and grandfather, has gone crazy, but maybe it’s just her.
March 18, 2010
McCall Library offers Spanish Classes
WML Staff
The McCall Public Library will offer a six-week session of Spanish classes for adults from 5pm to 6:30pm Thursdays from Aprl 1 to May 6. "Survival Spanish" will review essential Spanish language skills, with course content including vocabulary, practice speaking and listening skills, games and interactive computer practice. To register call 208-634-5522.
March 11, 2010
Family Dance
WML Staff
Arts council to sponsor family dance Saturday
The McCall Arts and Humanities Council is sponsoring a family dance featuring the band Identity Crisis at 6 p.m. Saturday in the multipurpose room at McCall-Donnelly High School. The free event will feature five decades of rock music and a chance to learn new and old dance steps.
Dance lessons will be offered starting at 5:30 p.m. by Howard and Christina Wright.
Refreshments will be available, and those planning to attend should wear socks or nonmarking soft-soled shoes.
March 3, 2010
Cyclist to show slides of travel to all 44 Idaho counties
WML Staff
Retired federal civil servant Kirk Hall will present a digital slide show of bicycling all 44 counties in Idaho March 11 at 7 p.m. at the McCall Public Library as part of the Armchair Travelogue series.
Hall did the riding in June 2006 in a trip that covered more than 2,000 miles and involved more than 50,000 feet of climbing.
Hall said he got the idea for the ride from a promotion created by the Idaho Travel Council and Idaho Department of Commerce featuring an “Idaho Corps of Discovery Passport.” The passport was designed to stimulate travel to all of the state’s counties, and they could be stamped at various locations in each county.
His climbing career included two first ascents in the Coast Range mountains of British Columbia. He also has a number of bicycle rides in the 200- to 700-mile range.
February 24, 2010
Arts council to sponsor family dance March 13
WML Staff
The McCall Arts and Humanities Council is sponsoring a family dance featuring the band Identity Crisis at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the multipurpose room at McCall-Donnelly High School. The free event will feature five decades of rock music and a chance to learn new and old dance steps. Dance lessons will be offered starting at 5:30 p.m. by Howard and Christina Wright. Refreshments will be available, and those planning to attend should wear socks or nonmarking, soft-soled shoes.
February 17, 2010
State snowmobile ride slated for Feb. 27-28
WML Staff
The annual Idaho State Snowmobile Ride has been scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-28, with rides staging from the West Face Parking Lot on Idaho 55 west of McCall. Riders should check in by 10 a.m. There will be three levels of rides: basic, mostly trail riding; medium, trail with some boondocking; and expert, mostly boondocking. A dinner sponsored by the Idaho Land Fund will be held at Bear Creek Lodge at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Registration forms are available on the Web site at www.snowmobilemccall.net or by contacting Shirley Hicks at 634-1300.
February 9, 2010
McCall Rec offers beginning Nordic ski lessons
WML Staff
Registration starts today for beginning Nordic skiing lessons offered through the McCall Parks and Recreation Department. The six lessons will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays on Feb. 16, 18, 23, 25 and on March 2 and 4. Additional information and registration forms are available at city hall at 216 E. Park St., on the Parks and Recreation Web site at www.mccallparksandrec.com or by contacting Kurt Wolf at 315-0063, 634-3006 or e-mail kwolf@mccall.id.us.
February 2, 2010
Alpine to host Women’s Fantasy Night Feb. 12
WML Staff
The Alpine Playhouse will host “Women’s Fantasy Night” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, offering women the chance to perform on stage as a fundraiser for the playhouse. In past years, performances have included singing, dancing, flying, ranting, laughing, reciting poetry or other writing, showing art work, playing instruments, performing stand-up comedy and participating in spontaneous improvisation. The event is for women aged 16 and older only, and performers are encouraged to keep their performances short. Performances can also be spontaneous and improvisational, and trained improvisers will be on hand for anyone who wants to participate in a scenario. For more information, to sign up for an act, or to volunteer to help, call Sacha Jackson at 634-3772 or Judy Anderson at 634-5594.
January 26, 2010
Torch Light Parade
WML Staff
The 2010 Winter Carnival Children’s Torch Light Parade has been scheduled for Friday, Jan. 29, starting at the Community Congregational Church at 901 First St. in McCall. The parade line-up, with hot chocolate and cookies for participants, will be held from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., |
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