Community Calendar

Jacksons is proud to partner with Shell as a first-time participant in “The Giving Pump” to fuel local charities that benefit children. By filling up at Jacksons using the designated Giving Pump now through October 31, 2022, patrons will give back to Boys & Girls Clubs of Idaho as well as Mountain Home AFB Youth Programs.

Boise, ID - SLIME! is an exciting, new 3,000 square foot exhibition designed and produced completely by the Discovery Center of Idaho’s highly skilled fabrication team in our advanced Micron Innovation Lab. Visitors will have the opportunity to experiment with slime and learn the science behind this favorite non-Newtonian fluid.

“Everybody loves slime! So, we decided to make an entire exhibition dedicated to this gooey, messy, science-based fun. The Discovery Center’s SLIME! exhibition is nothing like you have experienced before. With over a dozen interactive exhibits, and tons of the slime to touch, SLIME! takes slime to another level. This is an exhibit that you will want to visit over and over. So, get ready to stretch your imagination with SLIME!” Eric Miller, Executive Director

SLIME! opens at the Discovery Center of Idaho on September 26th, 2022 and will run through Spring of 2023.

About the Center
The Discovery Center is a private non-profit 501(C)3 organization. Our mission is to inspire lifelong interest and learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We believe learning is fun and expands minds and lives. Because of the opportunities and exhibitions we provide, our community is more scientifically literate, curious and empowered to explore.

Admission Prices & Hours
Admission is FREE for members. For non-members, admission is $18 for adults ages 18+, $17 for seniors ages 65+, $12 for youth ages 2-17, FREE for children under age 2. $1 discounts for active military and veterans. We’re open 10am to 5pm Monday-Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.

Other Updates
Thank you for supporting lifelong learning in STEM! The Discovery Center of Idaho is thrilled to provide this exhibition to the community. There are some items you should know before your visit:

● Timed entry ticket purchases with limited capacity
● Contact-free payment options at the door (Debit or Credit Card only please)
● Floor staff busy cleaning all surfaces throughout the day
● Automatic hand sanitation stations and hand washing throughout the Center

For more information: dcidaho.org | 208.343.9895 | 131 Myrtle St. Boise, ID 83702

We are open Wednesday - Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and weekends without tournaments. We offer Ladder chess games and introductory lessons. Our club and Ladder games include Classical Chess, Fischer Random (chess 960), 3D +960, Quadra Chess +960, Bughouse +960, Xiang Qi, and Go. The Annual Ladder offers the following prizes at the end of each calendar year: 1st in: Classical, Fishcer Random, 3D, 3D +960, Quadra, Quadra +960, Bughouse, Bughouse +960, Xiang Qi, and Go will receive a free entry into any weekend Invitational tournament. There is an overall prize of one entry into a USCF or FIDE Open Swiss tournament. Value $25 - $100 depending on the tournament. In addition we offer scholastic team events.

First Saturday of each month - 4:00-5:30pm
Ages 3+ with parent

Bring the littles for a fun and experiential art journey! Each month we'll supply a wide variety of art supplies and set the kids loose to explore their creativity. We'll also guide the children with simple creative technique demonstrations for anyone who wants to pick up new ways to create with what they have available at home. Kids can get dirty and learn to think outside of the box! Sandy Nguyen, professional artist, experienced teacher, and mom to her own little, will be your facilitator for this class.

All supplies are provided. Parents must remain in the classroom with their child and are welcome to create with us! This class may be rescheduled if a minimum of 5 participants is not reached, in which case you'll be notified via email.

Scholarships for this and all of our other classes are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend art classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to make classes available to others, see our sponsorships page to contribute a monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for supporting (y)our commUNITY!

Jacksons is proud to partner with Shell as a first-time participant in “The Giving Pump” to fuel local charities that benefit children. By filling up at Jacksons using the designated Giving Pump now through October 31, 2022, patrons will give back to Boys & Girls Clubs of Idaho as well as Mountain Home AFB Youth Programs.

Boise, ID - SLIME! is an exciting, new 3,000 square foot exhibition designed and produced completely by the Discovery Center of Idaho’s highly skilled fabrication team in our advanced Micron Innovation Lab. Visitors will have the opportunity to experiment with slime and learn the science behind this favorite non-Newtonian fluid.

“Everybody loves slime! So, we decided to make an entire exhibition dedicated to this gooey, messy, science-based fun. The Discovery Center’s SLIME! exhibition is nothing like you have experienced before. With over a dozen interactive exhibits, and tons of the slime to touch, SLIME! takes slime to another level. This is an exhibit that you will want to visit over and over. So, get ready to stretch your imagination with SLIME!” Eric Miller, Executive Director

SLIME! opens at the Discovery Center of Idaho on September 26th, 2022 and will run through Spring of 2023.

About the Center
The Discovery Center is a private non-profit 501(C)3 organization. Our mission is to inspire lifelong interest and learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We believe learning is fun and expands minds and lives. Because of the opportunities and exhibitions we provide, our community is more scientifically literate, curious and empowered to explore.

Admission Prices & Hours
Admission is FREE for members. For non-members, admission is $18 for adults ages 18+, $17 for seniors ages 65+, $12 for youth ages 2-17, FREE for children under age 2. $1 discounts for active military and veterans. We’re open 10am to 5pm Monday-Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.

Other Updates
Thank you for supporting lifelong learning in STEM! The Discovery Center of Idaho is thrilled to provide this exhibition to the community. There are some items you should know before your visit:

● Timed entry ticket purchases with limited capacity
● Contact-free payment options at the door (Debit or Credit Card only please)
● Floor staff busy cleaning all surfaces throughout the day
● Automatic hand sanitation stations and hand washing throughout the Center

For more information: dcidaho.org | 208.343.9895 | 131 Myrtle St. Boise, ID 83702

We are open Wednesday - Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and weekends without tournaments. We offer Ladder chess games and introductory lessons. Our club and Ladder games include Classical Chess, Fischer Random (chess 960), 3D +960, Quadra Chess +960, Bughouse +960, Xiang Qi, and Go. The Annual Ladder offers the following prizes at the end of each calendar year: 1st in: Classical, Fishcer Random, 3D, 3D +960, Quadra, Quadra +960, Bughouse, Bughouse +960, Xiang Qi, and Go will receive a free entry into any weekend Invitational tournament. There is an overall prize of one entry into a USCF or FIDE Open Swiss tournament. Value $25 - $100 depending on the tournament. In addition we offer scholastic team events.

First Saturday of each month - 4:00-5:30pm
Ages 3+ with parent

Bring the littles for a fun and experiential art journey! Each month we'll supply a wide variety of art supplies and set the kids loose to explore their creativity. We'll also guide the children with simple creative technique demonstrations for anyone who wants to pick up new ways to create with what they have available at home. Kids can get dirty and learn to think outside of the box! Sandy Nguyen, professional artist, experienced teacher, and mom to her own little, will be your facilitator for this class.

All supplies are provided. Parents must remain in the classroom with their child and are welcome to create with us! This class may be rescheduled if a minimum of 5 participants is not reached, in which case you'll be notified via email.

Scholarships for this and all of our other classes are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend art classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to make classes available to others, see our sponsorships page to contribute a monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for supporting (y)our commUNITY!

Help us kick off Fall Harvest with an old-time dance event for the ages! We’re partnering with the fine folks from Hillfolk Noir to bring square-dancing back to the Treasure Valley…at least for one night. Expect some good eats, cold beverages, dancing and amazing music!

Not into dancing? Just grab a drink, pull up a straw bale, and watch others cut a rug to the best Junkerdash band in Idaho (with special guest fiddler, Jonah Shue)! See ya there!

Friday, September 30
6p – 9p

Featuring
🍂 Hillfolk Noir with special guest fiddler, Jonah Shue!

Tickets
Members: $13
Non-member: $16
Youth (4-12): $8
Child(3 & under): Free

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