CALENDAR

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M A R C H

Boise Outdoor Preschool

Parents looking for a fun outdoor experience for their 3½- to 5-year-olds are welcome to tour the Foothills Learning Center and the Boise Urban Garden School to learn about preschool programs at each location. To set up a tour at FLC, email FLC-Parks@cityofboise.org or call (208) 608-7810; to tour BUGS, email BUGS@ cityofboise.org or call (208) 972-8630.

New Beginning adoption information

A New Beginning Adoption Agency holds adoption information seminars and webinars, providing a no-pressure environment for families to learn about adopting infants and children in the U.S. foster care system. Anyone interested is welcome to come learn about the differences in programs, needs, requirements and processes. Go to adoptanewbeginning.org for more information.

Morrison Center family programs

World Ballet Series – Cinderella will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3; MC Presents National Geographic Live – Nature Roars Back will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7; and MC Presents National Geographic Live –Improbable Ascent will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. For more information or for tickets, go to morrisoncenter.com.

Spring Sports Madness for Moms & Sons

This event for moms and their young sons ages 3-13 is set for 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Harward Recreation Center in Nampa. There will be games, pizza, and a photo booth. Cost is $10 for members and $12.50 for non-members. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary. For more information, go to nampaparksandrecreation.org.

Wild Winter with EverWild Forest School

EverWild Forest School will help parents and caregivers introduce the beauty and wonder of the natural world to little ones in its new Wild Winter Series from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 7 (and other dates), at the Nampa Public Library Square Plaza. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Go to nampalibrary.com.

Baby Stories and Play

Join the Boise Public Library staff at the main branch from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, for a time of rhymes, songs and stories for babies and their caregivers. It’s also a great way to meet others in the community. There are many other programs for kids and families at the library. Go to boisepubliclibrary.org for more information.

Monster Jam

Monster Jam will return to the Ford Idaho Center Arena March 10-12. For tickets and more information, go to fordidahocenter.com.

Quaker Village Auction

Attend the 72nd Annual Quaker Village Auction at Greenleaf Friends Academy. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, with a live auction; and the program picks up again at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, with a pancake breakfast for auction guests. At 10 a.m., there will be food booths, a kids’ carnival, entertainment by students, and more throughout the day for the public. For further information, go to https://gfaschools.org/ quaker-village-auction/.

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology

The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. in Boise, is seeking volunteers. Help them share their rocks, minerals, meteorites, fossils and mining history with the public. Attend the Volunteer Orientation at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, to learn more. No geology or mining experience required. The museum is preparing to be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. beginning March 17. Go to volunteer@idahomuseum.org and www.idahomuseum.org for more information, or see Eventbrite for museum special events.

Literature in the Garden

As part of the Junior Master Gardener curriculum of the UI Extension program, the Nampa Public Library will host Literature in the Garden from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 (and other dates). The program aims to engage children in gardening and ecologythemed children’s books and is for kids 6 and up. Go to nampalibrary.com for more details.

Food Truck Rally Goes to the Dogs

Food and drinks will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Nampa dog park, from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Lloyd Square Park in downtown Nampa. Admission to the event is free.

WaterShed Weekends

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Eagle Spring Arts & Craft Fair

Celebrate the start of spring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Bridges at Lakemoor, Colchester Drive and Eagle Road next to the Intuit Building in Eagle. For more details, go to cityofeagle.org.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Kids ages 13-17 may hunt for Easter eggs outside the Harward Rec Center in Nampa on Friday, April 7, starting at 9 p.m. sharp. Cost is $5 per person. Call (208) 468-5858 or visit namparecreation.org for more information.

School Age Fun

Kids are invited to experience fun, hands-on activities at the main branch of Boise Public Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 13 (and other dates). There are many other programs for kids and families at the library. Go to boisepubliclibrary.org for more information.

Family-friendly prayer walk

The Spring Caldwell Prayer Walk is set for Saturday, April 22, starting at 3 p.m. at the

Caldwell Memorial Park Band Shell, 619 Irving St. All are welcome. A potluck dinner will follow the walk, and those who attend are invited to bring their favorite dish to share. For more information, contact walk organizer Arlene Robinett at (208) 391 8516.

The Experience Idaho Expo is set for Saturday, May 6, at Expo Idaho in Garden City and will feature ideas for recreation, entertainment, outdoor activities and home projects. This is a full-day event. Go to expoidaho.com for more

Idaho Renaissance Faire

Idaho Renaissance Faire, Inc. will present Beltane Fantasy Festival, celebrating the coming of spring, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Expo Idaho. Daylight hours are family-friendly fun. Around 7 p.m. Saturday will begin the witching hour, when all the ghoulies come out to play (not recommended for children). Costumes are always welcome and encouraged, and any fae or mythology is welcome.