Community Calendar

LEARN TO SKATE AT ICE WORLD
Registration is required at least 3 days prior to the start of the first day of class. If classes are full sooner, registration will be closed at that time.Late registrations less than 3 days prior and withdrawals that do not have a doctors’ note for an injury or serious illness with less than 3 day's notice before the first day of lessons will incur a $25 administrative fee.

An annual membership to Learn to Skate is required for every skater including parents in Parent and Child classes:
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‍http://learntoskateusa.com/
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‍Member Benefits:
-Annual memberships are valid July 1-June 30. With your annual fee of $16* (Plus applicable processing and handling fee) you will:
-Be a member of the best skating program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating.
-Gain great information to make sure your first glides on ice are successful ones.
-Access full listings of where to sign up for skating classes
-Receive a Welcome Packet in the mail, which includes a subscription to Learn To Skate USA ® The Magazine valued at $3 (allow 2-4 weeks for delivery)
-Receive secondary sport accident insurance
-Participate in lessons, performances, competitions, and all activities associated with Learn to Skate USA ®

Group Lessons
Ice World offers a comprehensive group lesson program for ages 4 and up, as well as classes for adults. Our philosophy is to provide top notch, professional instruction for beginner through advanced skaters in a relaxed and fun environment. Group lessons are necessary for those wishing to proceed on to ice hockey or freestyle. Lessons are offered during the day, weeknights and weekends during Fall-Spring, and weekday and weeknights during the summer. Daytime lessons are great to enjoy the ice without the crowds! We also offer lessons the entire family can take together. Parent and Child Lessons require one adult and one child on the ice; special pricing is available for each additional family member.

Wake up Sunday and skip church to beat the heat for The Boise True Crime 1970s Motorhome Twinkie Tour will take you to locations where some of the most frightening, shocking and brutal crimes were perpetrated within the vicinity of Garden City and outer Boise. A few of these sites and stories are fairly well known, while others have been nearly forgotten as the years passed.

​This is not your basic tour, it's the real deal because, at Idahistory, we're just like you; a little messed up and supremely interested in the darker side of life.

Tour Guide and Historian - Mark Iverson

​​Tickets are: $70 - Tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours

You are welcome to bring your own booze and drink it in the living area of the Road Toad...Aka our motorhome!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR IS ADULT THEMED and PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED!

URL:
Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/3161251-2?pid=11495

Date and Time: On Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:00 - 12:30

Venue details: Oldspeak Book Beer Bar, 3640 West Chinden Boulevard, Garden City, Idaho, 83714, United States

Price: General Admission: USD 70.00

Each August, Donnelly comes alive with the sweet scent of summer and the unmistakable spirit of small-town celebration during the annual Huckleberry Festival. This beloved tradition brings together locals and visitors to honor the iconic wild berry that dots our surrounding hillsides.

For years, the festival has been a highlight of the season, offering a full weekend of fun for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant parade down Main Street, browse artisan vendor booths, and sample an irresistible array of huckleberry treats.

The festivities also include live music, a community breakfast, a spirited fun run, kids’ games and activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends old and new. The Huckleberry Festival is the perfect way to celebrate what makes our community so special.

Gallery Fifty-Five is sponsoring the 19th annual Art in the Courtyard Show this August. The show with over 40 artists will take place in the Hotel McCall Courtyard and adjoining Depot Terrace on Friday – Sunday, August 22-24. Show times are Friday 3 pm - 7 pm, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. Live music is provided by Mia Edsall, Johnny Shoes with Jen Pisano, Mountain Fever and Catfish D'Grey. Admission is free.

Open Hours:
Friday, August 22, 3 pm – 7 pm
Saturday, August 23, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, August 24, 10 am – 4pm

Music Schedule:
Friday 5-7: Mia Edsall

Saturday 11-1: Mia Edsall
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Johnny Shoes with Jen Pisano
Saturday 4-6: Mountain Fever (Jon and Bonnie Glick)

Sunday 11-1: Catfish D'Grey (Mike Dixon and Chad Lord)
Sunday 1:30-3:30 Johnny Shoes with Jen Pisano

See galleryfiftyfive.com for more information.

Mini Horse Homeschool Program (Ages 6–12)
A hands-on learning adventure with miniature horses!

This 4-week homeschool enrichment program meets once a week from 1:00–2:30 PM and is limited to just 6 students per session to ensure a focused and personalized experience. Each week highlights important themes like mini horse care, leadership skills, and creative expression, all through engaging, hands-on activities.

Here are the dates:
August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th

Students will have the opportunity to groom, feed, and lead their very own miniature horse, gaining confidence, responsibility, and a deeper connection with animals. The program wraps up with a fun end-of-session showcase and certificate ceremony, celebrating each child's progress and participation.

Program Cost: $180 per student

Deposit: $100 non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot

Classes run rain or shine in our covered indoor arena

Music on the Lawn
Join them for an unforgettable night of live music and mountain views. Concerts are free and open to the public. We can’t wait to share this Redfish Lake Lodge tradition with you and your family.

Sunday’s- 5-7pm

Wednesday’s- 6-8pm

Friday’s- 6-8pm

Boise-based indie folk duo, Cactus Moon, takes the stage at Shrine Social Club on August 24th with Maci Mattravers and Prairie Blue for the album release show of their debut LP, Day for Night.

Cactus Moon is a Boise-based band that conjures a modern spaghetti western atmosphere with memorable pop hooks and folky instrumentals, punctuated by memorable surf guitar riffs. Led by vocalist and singer-songwriter Chelsea Smith and guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Freeman DeJongh, the band also features Jacob Geier on bass and Wade Ronsse on drums, with specials guests McKenna Esteb and Tessa Ritchey on back-up vocals to celebrate the release of their debut album, DAY FOR NIGHT. Recommended for lovers of western-style folk, rock, alt-country, and indie pop with a cinematic flair.

Purchase tix here: https://link.dice.fm/sde945a406cc?dice_id=sde945a406cc

LEARN TO SKATE AT ICE WORLD
Registration is required at least 3 days prior to the start of the first day of class. If classes are full sooner, registration will be closed at that time.Late registrations less than 3 days prior and withdrawals that do not have a doctors’ note for an injury or serious illness with less than 3 day's notice before the first day of lessons will incur a $25 administrative fee.

An annual membership to Learn to Skate is required for every skater including parents in Parent and Child classes:
‍
‍http://learntoskateusa.com/
‍
‍Member Benefits:
-Annual memberships are valid July 1-June 30. With your annual fee of $16* (Plus applicable processing and handling fee) you will:
-Be a member of the best skating program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating.
-Gain great information to make sure your first glides on ice are successful ones.
-Access full listings of where to sign up for skating classes
-Receive a Welcome Packet in the mail, which includes a subscription to Learn To Skate USA ® The Magazine valued at $3 (allow 2-4 weeks for delivery)
-Receive secondary sport accident insurance
-Participate in lessons, performances, competitions, and all activities associated with Learn to Skate USA ®

Group Lessons
Ice World offers a comprehensive group lesson program for ages 4 and up, as well as classes for adults. Our philosophy is to provide top notch, professional instruction for beginner through advanced skaters in a relaxed and fun environment. Group lessons are necessary for those wishing to proceed on to ice hockey or freestyle. Lessons are offered during the day, weeknights and weekends during Fall-Spring, and weekday and weeknights during the summer. Daytime lessons are great to enjoy the ice without the crowds! We also offer lessons the entire family can take together. Parent and Child Lessons require one adult and one child on the ice; special pricing is available for each additional family member.

Each August, Donnelly comes alive with the sweet scent of summer and the unmistakable spirit of small-town celebration during the annual Huckleberry Festival. This beloved tradition brings together locals and visitors to honor the iconic wild berry that dots our surrounding hillsides.

For years, the festival has been a highlight of the season, offering a full weekend of fun for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant parade down Main Street, browse artisan vendor booths, and sample an irresistible array of huckleberry treats.

The festivities also include live music, a community breakfast, a spirited fun run, kids’ games and activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends old and new. The Huckleberry Festival is the perfect way to celebrate what makes our community so special.