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2017
YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON events, sales and local coupons
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 MCPAWS Giving Trees Be the elves who help MCPAWS stock their shelves! Giving Trees are located at May Hardware, Ridley’s Family Market, McCall Pet Outfitters, and C&M Lumber in New Meadows. Pick an ornament and leave a gift for the cats and dogs at MCPAWS! Thanksgiving Break Day Camp | Cascade Aquatic Center | 9am – 4pm Join us for swimming, crafts, ping pong tournaments and more! $45/Camper + $30/ each sibling. (Scholarships Available). Runs November 20 - 22. Free Pool and Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Public Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center | 1pm – 3:30pm Thanksgiving Dinner | Quaker Hill | 5pm – 7pm Quaker Hill invites you to a FREE community dinner at Quaker Hill. RSVP helpful but not necessary. RSVP: 208-634-2083. Quaker Hill is located at 1440 Warren Wagon Road, McCall. Sponsored by Sysco Idaho. Open Mic Night | Foresters Club | 9pm
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 $2 Tuesday | Salmon River Brewery Stop into the pub for $2 pints and wine all Tuesday long! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Public Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center | 1pm – 3:30pm Dinner: Tacos | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Trivial Pursuit Night | Foresters Club | 8pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 BOGO Wednesday | Salmon River Brewery Stop into the pub and enjoy buy-one-get-one beer and wine Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Public Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center | 1pm – 3:30pm
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22...CONTINUED Cram the Van Donation Boxes Drop your donation to Cram the Van at the following locations Donnelly Elementary, Donnelly Bible Church, all McCall Schools, Mountain Top Toys, McCall Senior Center, Ridley’s, and Barn Owl Books.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 – THANKSGIVING DAY Gratitude Yoga Practice | Shanti Yoga Studio | 6:45am and 10am 6:45am – 7:30am with Tiffany Dobbs and 10:00am -11:30am with Jennifer Sadhana. Free Pool All Day| Foresters Club 7th Annual Turkey 6k Trot | The Club at Aspen Village | 9am The tradition continues! Start your Thanksgiving morning with a 6k fun run through town. The Turkey Trot starts and ends at The Club at Aspen Village. Registration is $20 and includes a logo beanie. Raffle and prizes for the top male, female and youth finishers. To register, please call (208) 634-5838 or stop by The Club! Bistro 45 is Open! Thanksgiving Day until 5pm. The First Cascade Turkey Trot | Cascade Aquatic Center | 8:30am Kick off the holidays with family and friends and have a guilt-free pie later! Runners and walkers: Join us for a fun and healthy community tradition Thanksgiving morning! The first Cascade Turkey Trot will begin between Kelly’s Whitewater Park and Cascade Aquatic & Recreation Center. Participants should plan on arriving at 8:30am. Bring a canned food donation and be entered into a raffle. First 100 entries get race swag! Entry forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Cascade Aquatic and Recreation Center. Early registration cost: $15 on or before November 20th. Day-of registration cost: $20. Thanksgiving Dinner | Shore Lodge | 11am – 9pm Let the Cutwater carve the turkey for you. Reservations available between 11am and 9pm. Reservations required. Please call (208) 630-0274. Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon - 8pm Free Thanksgiving Dinner | American Legion in Cascade | 1pm – 3pm All communities welcome! Roast Turkey and Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans w/Bacon and Onions, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, and Pie. Thanksgiving Dinner | Rupert’s at Hotel McCall | 1pm – 5pm Let Rupert’s do the cooking (and the dishes!). Dinner service will be available between 1pm and 5pm. Please call for reservations: (208) 634-8108 Thanksgiving at the Inn | Ashley Inn | 5:30pm Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner for two at 5:30pm then stay in a Fireside guestroom. Call (208) 382-5621 or visit theashleyinn.com for package details! Rock Star Karaoke | Foresters Club | 8pm
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Festival of Trees and Holiday Bazaar | 10 am- 6pm | Northfork Lodge The McCall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau presents the Festival of Trees and Holiday Bazaar, a spectacular holiday show filled with decorated Christmas trees and decor available to purchase by silent auction bid and local one-of-a-kind creations on display and for sale. Local and regional artisans will be there with beautiful art, jewelry, pottery and other handicrafts to jump start your holiday shopping! Take your picture with Santa! Suggested donation of a non-perishable food item or cash donation to benefit Cram the Van. No entry fee. Cash bar. Cram the Van | Northfork Lodge | 10am – 6pm We will be collecting new toys and winter clothing at the Northfork Lodge during Festival of Trees and Holiday Bazaar. Sponsored by Health and Welfare and local volunteers serving youth in the McCall and Donnelly area. We will “Cram the Van” and Make a Difference! Community donation boxes are also available at Donnelly Elementary, Donnelly Bible Church, all McCall Schools, Mountain Top Toys, McCall Senior Center, Ridley’s, and Barn Owl Books. “White Friday” | Razzle Dazzle | 10am – 6pm “White Friday” in McCall at Razzle Dazzle! Dazzlin’ Deals’ and Discounts All Day Long! Stop by for FUN shopping! Pinewood Country Christmas | Camp Pinewood | 10am – 4pm Crafts, Food, Music. Free Admission with a canned food donation. For more information, or to rent a crafter booth please call Camp Pinewood (208) 634-5598. Shop Local, Shop Late | Mountain Monkey Business | 10am – 8pm Come shop Mountain Monkey Business to find unique gifts, clothes, boots, and jewelry. Beverages and appetizers provided because why shouldn’t shopping feel like a party? Easy Street Preview | Brundage Resort | 11am – 3pm Get your legs warmed up and your family stoked for a great ski season! We’ll be making snow and opening Easy Street for a two-day preview on Thanksgiving weekend. Ski Easy Street for FREE from 11 am – 3 pm Friday & Saturday and enjoy a delicious lunch in Smoky’s Bar and Grill. Black Friday Holiday Kick Off | McCall Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop | Noon – 5pm Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Public Skate & Cheap Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center Public skate from 12:15pm – 3pm and 3:15pm to 5:45pm. Cheap Skate from 6pm – 9pm and is only $5! Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24...CONTINUED McCall Tree Lighting | 6pm – 7pm | Art Robert’s Park Carolers, Santa, hot chocolate and more! “Cram the Van” will also be on hand taking food and clothing donations. We will flip the switch on the tree at 7pm sharp! Bingo | Cascade Community Center | 6pm Every Friday at the Cascade Community Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. Pray for Snow Party in McCall | Activity Barn | 6pm – 8pm Kick-off the winter season with friends and family at the Activity Barn for our annual Pray for Snow Party. Enjoy live music by “Innocent Man” around our bonfires as we do our snow dances and say our prayers to ULLR! We will be giving away a load of free swag from local shops, serving up local beer, hot food and drinks. Come join your fellow powder hounds in celebration of winter and all things snowy. Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 7pm Magic The Gathering: Friday Night Magic and Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft PLUS Black Friday Sales ALL DAY (starts at 10am)! DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Small Business Saturday | All Day Get out and support your local merchants! Pinewood Country Christmas | Camp Pinewood | 9am – 4pm Crafts, Food, Music. Free Admission with a canned food donation. For more information, or to rent a crafter booth please call Camp Pinewood (208) -5598. Small Business Saturday | Shanti Yoga Studio and Spa del Sol | 9am – 6pm Shop local today & receive 20% off the entire store! Add some commUNITY support & donate a non-perishable food item, pet food/toy, new children’s gift, new children’s winter clothing or donate through our online registry for an extra 10% off your purchase! Festival of Trees and Holiday Bazaar | 10 am- 8pm | Northfork Lodge The McCall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau presents the Festival of Trees and Holiday Bazaar, a spectacular holiday show filled with decorated Christmas trees available to purchase by silent auction bid and local one-of-a-kind creations on display and for sale. Local and regional artisans will be there with beautiful art, jewelry, pottery and other handicrafts to jump start your holiday shopping! Take your picture with Santa! Suggested donation of a non-perishable food item or cash donation to benefit Cram the Van. No entry fee. Cash bar.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25...CONTINUED Cram the Van | Northfork Lodge | 10am – 8pm We will be collecting new toys and winter clothing at the Northfork Lodge during Festival of Trees and Holiday Bazaar. Sponsored by Health and Welfare and local volunteers serving youth in the McCall and Donnelly area. We will “Cram the Van” and Make a Difference! Community donation boxes are also available at Donnelly Elementary, Donnelly Bible Church, all McCall Schools, Mountain Top Toys, McCall Senior Center, Ridley’s, and Barn Owl Books. Easy Street Preview | Brundage Resort | 11am – 3pm Get your legs warmed up and your family stoked for a great ski season! We’ll be making snow and opening Easy Street for a two-day preview on Thanksgiving weekend. Ski Easy Street for FREE from 11am – 3pm Friday & Saturday and enjoy a delicious lunch in Smoky’s Bar and Grill. Happy Hour | Yacht Club |Noon - 8pm Public Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center Two times to skate! Hit the ice between12:15pm – 4pm or 5:45pm to 9pm. Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 5pm Magic The Gathering: Standard Showdown Free Live Music | Crusty’s | 7pm – 10pm Live Music with “Great Bait” | Foresters Club | 8pm Tom Petty Tribute Show DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Cheap Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center | 12:15pm – 4pm Just $5 for an afternoon on the ice! Sunday Brunch | Anchor | 10am – 1pm Family Feud Night | Foresters Club
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 MCPAWS Giving Trees Be the elves who help MCPAWS stock their shelves! Giving Trees are located at May Hardware, Ridley’s Family Market, McCall Pet Outfitters, and C&M Lumber in New Meadows. Pick an ornament and leave a gift for the cats and dogs at MCPAWS! Free Pool and Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Public Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center | 1pm – 3:30pm Art After School for K-1st Graders | Cascade | 3pm – 4:30pm Christmas Ornaments in Clay with Rachel Huckaby. Kids will be walked down right after school. A chaperone will meet the kids outside by the cafeteria ramp. Students must register prior to attending any class. This is not a drop-in program. Registration Fee is $2.00 (includes all classes) with scholarships available. Payment is required the first day of class attended. Cash accepted or checks should be made payable to Horizons’. To register contact Shauna Arnold via email (shaunaarnold@hughes.net) with the following information: Session #, Student’s name, phone number, emergency contact name and number, and whether or not your child will be walking with us from the school/Church. Please indicate if scholarship money is needed. Questions can be directed to Shauna Arnold via email above or 208-634-6906. Open Mic Night | Foresters Club | 9pm
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 $2 Tuesday | Salmon River Brewery Stop into the pub for $2 pints and wine all Tuesday long! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Public Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center | 1pm – 3:30pm Steak Night | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm $12 at the Anchor Restaurant in the Historic Yacht Club Building in Downtown McCall. BBQ Rib Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Trivial Pursuit Night | Foresters Club | 8pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 BOGO Wednesday | Salmon River Brewery Stop into the pub and enjoy buy-one-get-one beer and wine Free Pool All Day | Foresters Club
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29...CONTINUED Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Public Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center | 1pm – 3:30pm The Art of Public Discussion | McCall Public Library | 6:30pm – 8pm “What is our community going to do with all these old people?” Join the conversation with our “Doing Democracy” series which sponsors open dialogue on issues facing our community. The hope is to foster a culture of civil discourse that allows multiple perspectives and creative conflict leading to the discovery of common needs and perhaps common visions. The content and guidelines have been chosen by the participants, not by a leader or the library itself. All are welcome. Free babysitting and light refreshments will be provided.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Public Skate | Manchester Ice and Event Center | 1pm – 3:30pm Hanging of the Greens | Community Congregational Church | 5pm This is when the church is decorated for the Christmas season. A potluck supper of soup, bread and dessert will follow the decorating. Lasagna Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Free Live Music | Anchor | 6pm – 8pm Restaurant in the Historic Yacht Club Building in Downtown McCall! Drink and Appetizer Specials! Adult Indoor Soccer League | Payette Lakes Middle School | 7pm – 9pm We have refs, new goals and new indoor soccer balls! 6 team maximum, 10 players per team, 8 game guarantee. 2 games each Thursday evening. Referees provided; winning team takes home the prize. Captains are responsible for picking up roster/rules/regulations. For more information, please visit mccallrec.com. Rockstar Karaoke | Foresters Club | 9pm Free Live Music | Yacht Club | 10pm – 1am
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 Walk Your Way to Wellness in December | Cascade Aquatic and Recreation Center Join us to track how far our community can go. For the month of December, we are encouraging everyone to come in and document their miles walked, to inspire movement and highlight the power of community effort. Come see how far we can go! Local Artists at Mountain Java Mountain Java will be open late with Local Artists selling art! Annual Shopping Extravaganza | Razzle Dazzle | 10am - 8pm 15% off storewide. Meet Sally DeMasi local author of the Inspirational Quest Books: Courage, Spiritual, and Survival 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Stop by for FUN, Shopping, Spiced Wine, and Tasteees. Moudy Mountain Christmas | 14078 Farm to Market Road | 11am – 7pm Christmas the way it used to be! Celebrate the 3rd annual Moudy Mountain Christmas with live music, vendors, food, Santa’s workshop, sleigh rides and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause. Three days of fun! $5 per vehicle. Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Evening Shopping Extravaganza | McCall Businesses | 4pm- 8pm Stroll the streets in McCall with friends and family to shop late with some light appetizers and libations at participating businesses. Keep your eye out for advertising in the Star News for a list of the local participating downtown merchants! Holiday Tree Lot | Alpine Village McCall | 4pm – 8pm For sale in their Festive Christmas Tree Lot located in the Alpine Village Parking Lot. Grand Fir, Colorado Spruce and Norway Spruce ranging from 6-10 feet will be available for purchase. Prices start at $45 and go up to $90. Holiday Wreaths will also be offered for $30 each. Tree delivery and pick up are available upon request for an additional $10. Free Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes will be given out to all those visiting the lot. All proceeds benefit the young athletes of the McCall Winter Sports Club. Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm Happy Hour | American Legion Hall in Cascade | 5pm – 6:30pm Bingo | Cascade Community Center | 6pm Every Friday at the Cascade Community Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. Trivia on the Mountain | Brundage Resort | 6pm The first Friday of every month we will host trivia night in Smoky’s Bar, from 6:00 to 9:00. Our Trivia master of Questions is Michael Hayes of McCall Trivia. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm and trivia starts at 7:00 pm.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1...CONTINUED Meadows Valley Tree Lighting | Meadows Valley Library | 6pm Santa will be on hand for pictures. Sponsored by the Meadows Valley Community Foundation and The Meadows Valley Library. Dinner | American Legion Hall in Cascade | 6:30pm – 8pm Crispy Chicken Salad, Bread Sticks, Dessert Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 7pm Magic The Gathering: Friday Night Magic and Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft. Racquetball Tournament | The Club at Aspen Village Women/Men Combined Events- A B C Singles (limit to 7 players per division). 1 game to 15-Each Match will be self-refereed by the players-USRA rules apply. Entry Fee: $20.00 (limit 1 event per player, include shirt). Entry Deadline: November 19, 2017 5:00pm. For Start Times: Call the Club on Tues, Nov. 28th at (208)-634-5838. Awards for First, Second, & Third place in each Division! Live Music with “Gypsy Moonrise”| Foresters Club | 8pm DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Santa Visits The Pancake House! Come see Santa at The Pancake House and The Christmas House. There will be cups of treats and parents can take all the pictures they want! Holiday Tree Lot | Alpine Village McCall | 10am – 8pm For sale in their Festive Christmas Tree Lot located in the Alpine Village Parking Lot. Grand Fir, Colorado Spruce and Norway Spruce ranging from 6-10 feet will be available for purchase. Prices start at $45 and go up to $90. Holiday Wreaths will also be offered for $30 each. Tree delivery and pick up are available upon request for an additional $10. Free Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes will be given out to all those visiting the lot. All proceeds benefit the young athletes of the McCall Winter Sports Club. Gentle Yoga Series | Shanti Yoga Studio | 10:30am – 11:30am With Jan Stein. Learn the art of relaxation and destress the holidays in this 4 week series, every Saturday through 12/23. Santa Paws | Re/Max Resort Realty | 11am – 3pm Capture the “purr”fect picture with your pet this holiday season! Take home a professional photo card with frame for just $5 each. Digital images are also available! All proceeds benefit the cats and dogs at MCPAWS.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2...CONTINUED Holiday Happening | The Shore Lodge | 11am – 2pm Making Dreams Come True — A Fashion Show & Luncheon Event Featuring the 2017 Exclusive David’s Bridal Fall Collection. Tickets go on sale November 13 at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop at 216 Lenora Street in McCall (208) 634-2088. $35 for adults | $15 for children ages 5-13. This special annual event benefits the Margaret Fogg Memorial Scholarship Fund for students pursuing careers in health care. Moudy Mountain Christmas | 14078 Farm to Market Road | 11am – 7pm Christmas the way it used to be! Celebrate the 3rd annual Moudy Mountain Christmas with live music, vendors, food, Santa’s workshop, sleigh rides and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause. Three days of fun! $5 per vehicle. Cram the Van | Alpine Village McCall | Noon – 3pm We will be collecting new toys and winter clothing at Alpine Village. Sponsored by Health and Welfare and local volunteers serving youth in the McCall and Donnelly area. We will “Cram the Van” and Make a Difference! Community donation boxes are also available at Donnelly Elementary, Donnelly Bible Church, all McCall Schools, Mountain Top Toys, McCall Senior Center, Ridley’s, and Barn Owl Books. Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Carol-Along with McCall Music Society | Community Congregational Church | 3pm and 7:30pm A holiday music concert featuring the McCall Concert Singers and McCall Chamber Orchestra. The McCall Youth Orchestra will play some traditional carols at the beginning of the concert. There will be two shows on Saturday, December 2 at 3pm and 7:30pm. Location is McCall Community Congregational Church at 901 1st Street. Admission is free and donations are welcome. Christmas in Donnelly | Donnelly Community Hall | 4pm – 6:30pm Enjoy a chili cook off, cookie decorating and a visit from Santa himself who will be there to hand out small gifts to the kids! Art on the Lake | Gallery Fifty Five | 4pm – 8pm Welcome the Gallery’s December Guest Artist, equine sculptor Lynn Fraley. Serving wine and refreshments, and music by Mike Rutledge. Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 5pm Magic The Gathering: Standard Showdown Free Live Music | Crusty’s | 7pm – 10pm DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2...CONTINUED Racquetball Tournament | The Club at Aspen Village Women/Men Combined Events- A B C Singles (limit to 7 players per division). 1 game to 15-Each Match will be self-refereed by the players-USRA rules apply. Entry Fee: $20.00 (limit 1 event per player, include shirt). Entry Deadline: November 19, 2017 5:00pm. For Start Times: Call the Club on Tues, Nov. 28th at (208)-634-5838. Awards for First, Second, & Third place in each Division!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Sunday Brunch | Anchor | 10am – 1pm First Sunday in Advent | Community Congregational Church | 10:45am Each Sunday in Advent will include special reading and the lighting of the Advent candles. Holiday Tree Lot | Alpine Village McCall | 10am – 6pm For sale in their Festive Christmas Tree Lot located in the Alpine Village Parking Lot. Grand Fir, Colorado Spruce and Norway Spruce ranging from 6-10 feet will be available for purchase. Prices start at $45 and go up to $90. Holiday Wreaths will also be offered for $30 each. Tree delivery and pick up are available upon request for an additional $10. Free Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes will be given out to all those visiting the lot. All proceeds benefit the young athletes of the McCall Winter Sports Club. Moudy Mountain Christmas | 14078 Farm to Market Road | 11am – 7pm Christmas the way it used to be! Celebrate the 3rd annual Moudy Mountain Christmas with live music, vendors, food, Santa’s workshop, sleigh rides and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause. Three days of fun! $5 per vehicle. Cram the Van | Ridley’s and Rite Aid | Noon – 4pm We will be collecting new toys and winter clothing at Ridley’s/Rite Aid. Sponsored by Health and Welfare and local volunteers serving youth in the McCall and Donnelly area. Community donation boxes are also available at Donnelly Elementary, Donnelly Bible Church, all McCall Schools, Mountain Top Toys, McCall Senior Center, Ridley’s, and Barn Owl Books. Family Feud Night | Foresters Club Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 MCPAWS Giving Trees Be the elves who help MCPAWS stock their shelves! Giving Trees are located at May Hardware, Ridley’s Family Market, McCall Pet Outfitters, and C&M Lumber.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4...CONTINUED Hour of Code | McCall Public Library | 4pm – 5pm The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. One-hour tutorials are available in over 45 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104. Sewing Machines 101 | McCall Public Library | 6:30pm Beginner Sewing machine class, bring your own or use one of ours. Attendees will be making pillow cases. Materials and sign up needed. 208.634.5522 Free Pool and Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Open Mic Night | Foresters Club | 9pm
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 $2 Tuesday | Salmon River Brewery Stop into the pub for $2 pints and wine all Tuesday long! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Steak Night | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm $12 at the Anchor Restaurant in the Historic Yacht Club Building in Downtown McCall. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm Join us for our Volunteer Recognition Dinner over the first meal of the month. We will be honoring and celebrating the selfless volunteers who are so crucial in keeping our operation going. Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Trivial Pursuit Night | Foresters Club | 8pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 BOGO Wednesday | Salmon River Brewery Stop into the pub and enjoy buy-one-get-one beer and wine Messy Munchkins | McCall Community Center | 10:30am – 11:30am Our toddler art classes (ages 2-5 years old) will inspire your little one to create 3 gifts to keep or give away for the holiday season. Parent/guardian participation is required. Dress for a mess and lots of creative fun! Projects may include paint, sensory materials, clay and more! Full and partial scholarships are available if needed. Please contact Tara at (208) 634-8968 for more information. Register online at www.mccallrec.com Free Pool All Day | Foresters Club Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6...CONTINUED Youth Basketball Practice | Payette Lakes Middle School | 6:30pm – 8:30pm Open to girls and boys in grades 3 through 6. Group practices will be held with games starting on January 13, 2018. For more information, please visit mccallrec.com. Warren Miller’s “Line of Descent” | Shore Lodge Theater | 7:30pm Tickets include an appetizer and drink at The Cutwater before or after the show. Cost is $25 per person plus tax and gratuity. To RSVP or for more information contact the Concierge at 208.630.0218.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 Cram the Van | McCall Public Library | Noon – 2pm We will be collecting new toys and winter clothing at McCall Public Library 12 – 2 p.m. Sponsored by Health and Welfare and local volunteers serving youth in the McCall and Donnelly area. We will “Cram the Van” and Make a Difference! Community donation boxes also available at Donnelly Elementary, Donnelly Bible Church, all McCall Schools, Mountain Top Toys, McCall Senior Center, Ridley’s, and Barn Owl Books. Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Community Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Free Live Music | Anchor | 6pm – 8pm Restaurant in the Historic Yacht Club Building in Downtown McCall! Drink and Appetizer Specials! Adult Indoor Soccer League | Payette Lakes Middle School | 7pm – 9pm We have refs, new goals and new indoor soccer balls! 6 team maximum, 10 players per team, 8 game guarantee. 2 games each Thursday evening. Referees provided; winning team takes home the prize. Captains are responsible for picking up roster/rules/regulations. For more information, please visit mccallrec.com. Warren Miller’s “Line of Descent” | Shore Lodge Theater | 7:30pm Tickets include an appetizer and drink at The Cutwater before or after the show. Cost is $25 per person plus tax and gratuity. To RSVP or for more information contact the Concierge at 208.630.0218. Rockstar Karaoke | Foresters Club | 9pm Free Live Music | Yacht Club | 10pm – 1am
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Holiday Open House | Emulate Natural Care | 11am – 6pm Come visit us in Donnelly - the home of Emulate Natural Care, one of Idaho’s top skin care companies. Emulate is made with wild local herbs and healing oils using native and holistic practices. The open house will include spiced cider, hot chocolate, samples of our teas and coffees, and fresh baked pastries and snacks. There will be demonstrations of product making, DIY body oils, an essential oil bar for checking out over 70 different essential oil scents and a sampling bar. Enjoy special holiday prices from Thanksgiving through Christmas! In addition, we have a men’s body care line and several holiday limited edition scents we are offering in lotions, bath bombs and more. Emulate is a GREAT “Made in Idaho” gift. Take advantage of FREE gift wrap, AND we can ship your gifts anywhere in the U.S. or overseas. 124 N Main Street in Donnelly. Walk Your Way to Wellness in December | Cascade Aquatic and Recreation Center Join us to track how far our community can go. For the month of December, we are encouraging everyone to come in and document their miles walked, to inspire movement and highlight the power of community effort. Come see how far we can go! Projected Opening Day | Tamarack Resort | 9am – 4pm Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Get Artsy | McCall Public Library | 3:30pm – 5pm Older elementary school aged kids (3rd-8th grade) will dabble in a variety of creative and artistic techniques from 3:30-5:00. Supplies are limited, so monthly sign up is required. 208.634.5522 Holiday Tree Lot | Alpine Village McCall | 4pm – 8pm For sale in their Festive Christmas Tree Lot located in the Alpine Village Parking Lot. Grand Fir, Colorado Spruce and Norway Spruce ranging from 6-10 feet will be available for purchase. Prices start at $45 and go up to $90. Holiday Wreaths will also be offered for $30 each. Tree delivery and pick up are available upon request for an additional $10. Free Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes will be given out to all those visiting the lot. All proceeds benefit the young athletes of the McCall Winter Sports Club. Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm Happy Hour | American Legion Hall in Cascade | 5pm – 6:30pm Bingo | Cascade Community Center | 6pm Every Friday at the Cascade Community Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. Dinner | American Legion Hall in Cascade | 6:30pm – 8pm Pork Roast, Wild Rice w/ Mushroom Gravy, Sweet Peas & Carrots, Dinner Roll, and Dessert.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8...CONTINUED Idaho Ice Cats Hockey | Manchester Ice & Events Center | 7pm Holiday Hockey Action vs the Southern Oregon Spartans. Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Breakfast with Santa | Shore Lodge | 8am – 11am Join us during this special event featuring strolling carolers, portrait with Santa and a special kids menu. Reservations are strongly encouraged. RSVP due December 4th. Cost is $12 per child. To RSVP or for more information contact the Concierge at 208.630.0274. Holiday Tree Lot | Alpine Village McCall | 10am – 8pm For sale in their Festive Christmas Tree Lot located in the Alpine Village Parking Lot. Grand Fir, Colorado Spruce and Norway Spruce ranging from 6-10 feet will be available for purchase. Prices start at $45 and go up to $90. Holiday Wreaths will also be offered for $30 each. Tree delivery and pick up are available upon request for an additional $10. Free Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes will be given out to all those visiting the lot. All proceeds benefit the McCall Winter Sports Club. Gentle Yoga Series | Shanti Yoga Studio | 10:30am – 11:30am With Jan Stein. Learn the art of relaxation and destress the holidays in this 4 week series, every Saturday through 12/23. Cram the Van | Ridley’s & Rite Aid | 11am – 4pm We will be collecting new toys and winter clothing at Ridley’s and Rite Aid from 11am to 4pm. Sponsored by Health and Welfare and local volunteers serving youth in the McCall and Donnelly area. We will “Cram the Van” and Make a Difference! Community donation boxes also available at Donnelly Elementary, Donnelly Bible Church, all McCall Schools, Mountain Top Toys, McCall Senior Center, Ridley’s, and Barn Owl Books. Holiday Open House | Emulate Natural Care | 11am – 6pm Come visit us in Donnelly - the home of Emulate Natural Care, one of Idaho’s top skin care companies. Emulate is made with wild local herbs and healing oils using native and holistic practices. The open house will include spiced cider, hot chocolate, samples of our teas and coffees, and fresh baked pastries and snacks. There will be demonstrations of product making, DIY body oils, an essential oil bar for checking out over 70 different essential oil scents and a sampling bar. Enjoy special holiday prices from Thanksgiving through Christmas! Emulate is a GREAT “Made in Idaho” gift. Take advantage of FREE gift wrap, AND we can ship your gifts anywhere in the U.S. or overseas. 124 N Main Street in Donnelly.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9...CONTINUED Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm “Discovering Sharlie” Meet and Greet | Razzle Dazzle | 4pm – 6pm Stop by and meet Craig Vroom local author and writer of adventure stories for children. Stop by for FUN shopping, spiced wine and tasty treats! Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 5pm Magic The Gathering: Standard Showdown. Art for $49 Party | Gallery Fifty Five | 5pm – 8pm Gallery Fifty-Five Artists are making art for the holidays and selling it for $49 each for one night only. We will unveil the art at 6 p.m. and start the sale! Refreshments and wine served. The Snow Ball | North Fork Lodge | 5pm – 10pm The Snow Ball is a formal event including dinner, drinks, auctions, and live music with The Merchants of Groove, benefiting the Little Ski Hill and Bear Basin Nordic Center. Tickets online at: https://payettelakesskiclub.org/the-snow-ball/ Idaho Ice Cats Hockey | Manchester Ice & Events Center | 7pm Holiday Hockey Action vs. Southern Oregon Spartans! Friday and Saturday 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Free Live Music | Crusty’s | 7pm – 10pm DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Sunday Brunch | Anchor | 10am – 1pm Holiday Tree Lot | Alpine Village McCall | 10am – 6pm For sale in their Festive Christmas Tree Lot located in the Alpine Village Parking Lot. Grand Fir, Colorado Spruce and Norway Spruce ranging from 6-10 feet will be available for purchase. Prices start at $45 and go up to $90. Holiday Wreaths will also be offered for $30 each. Tree delivery and pick up are available upon request for an additional $10. Free Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes will be given out to all those visiting the lot. All proceeds benefit the young athletes of the McCall Winter Sports Club.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10...CONTINUED Second Sunday in Advent | Community Congregational Church | 10:45am This Sunday will also be our children’s Christmas Program. Included in the program will be performances by Dr. Bill Wharton’s cello students. Father and Mrs. Christmas (aka Frank and Kathy Eld) will visit with each child during the fellowship time and each child will receive a gift bag. Cram the Van | Ridley’s & Rite Aid | Noon – 4pm We will be collecting new toys and winter clothing at Ridley’s and Rite Aid from noon to 4pm. Sponsored by Health and Welfare and local volunteers serving youth in the McCall and Donnelly area. Community donation boxes also available at Donnelly Elementary, Donnelly Bible Church, all McCall Schools, Mountain Top Toys, McCall Senior Center, Ridley’s, and Barn Owl Books. Idaho Ice Cats Hockey | Manchester Ice & Events Center | 2pm Holiday Hockey Action vs. Southern Oregon Spartans! Friday and Saturday 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Family Feud Night | Foresters Club
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 MCPAWS Giving Trees Be the elves who help MCPAWS stock their shelves! Giving Trees are located at May Hardware, Ridley’s Family Market, McCall Pet Outfitters, and C&M Lumber in New Meadows. Pick an ornament and leave a gift for the cats and dogs at MCPAWS! Free Pool and Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Open Mic Night | Foresters Club | 9pm
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 $2 Tuesday | Salmon River Brewery Stop into the pub for $2 pints and wine all Tuesday long! 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Steak Night | Anchor | Noon – 8pm $12 at the Anchor Restaurant in the Historic Yacht Club Building in Downtown McCall.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12...CONTINUED Community Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Trivial Pursuit Night | Foresters Club | 8pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 BOGO Wednesday | Salmon River Brewery Stop into the pub and enjoy buy-one-get-one beer and wine Free Pool All Day | Foresters Club 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Messy Munchkins | McCall Community Center | 10:30am – 11:30am Our toddler art classes (ages 2-5 years old) will inspire your little one to create 3 gifts to keep or give away for the holiday season. Parent/ guardian participation is required. Dress for a mess and lots of creative fun! Projects may include paint, sensory materials, clay and more! Full and partial scholarships are available if needed. Please contact Tara at (208) 634-8968 for more information. Register online at www.mccallrec.com Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Youth Basketball Group Practice | Payette Lakes Middle School | 6:30pm – 8:30pm Open to girls and boys in grades 3 through 6. Group practices will be held with games starting on January 13, 2018. For more information, please visit mccallrec.com.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Community Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14...CONTINUED Free Live Music | Anchor | 6pm – 8pm Restaurant in the Historic Yacht Club Building in Downtown McCall! Drink and Appetizer Specials! Adult Indoor Soccer League | Payette Lakes Middle School | 7pm – 9pm We have refs, new goals and new indoor soccer balls! 6 team maximum, 10 players per team, 8 game guarantee. 2 games each Thursday evening. Referees provided; winning team takes home the prize. Captains are responsible for picking up roster/rules/regulations. For more information, please visit mccallrec.com. Rockstar Karaoke | Foresters Club | 9pm Free Live Music | Yacht Club | 10pm – 1am
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Walk Your Way to Wellness in December | Cascade Aquatic and Recreation Center Join us to track how far our community can go. For the month of December, we are encouraging everyone to come in and document their miles walked, to inspire movement and highlight the power of community effort. Come see how far we can go! 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Free Chair Massages | Spa del Sol | 9am – 6pm Stop in for a complimentary chair massage! Donate a non-perishable food item, pet food/toy, new children’s gift or children’s winter clothing for an extra 10% off your purchase! Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Let’s Lego | McCall Public Library | 3:30pm – 5:30pm Participants can free-build or participate in our monthly Lego Activity/Challenge. Build anything you can imagine; we have the materials. We hope to see you there! Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15...CONTINUED Holiday Tree Lot | Alpine Village McCall | 4pm – 8pm For sale in their Festive Christmas Tree Lot located in the Alpine Village Parking Lot. Grand Fir, Colorado Spruce and Norway Spruce ranging from 6-10 feet will be available for purchase. Prices start at $45 and go up to $90. Holiday Wreaths will also be offered for $30 each. Tree delivery and pick up are available upon request for an additional $10. Free Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes will be given out to all those visiting the lot. All proceeds benefit the McCall Winter Sports Club. Happy Hour | American Legion Hall in Cascade | 5pm – 6:30pm Supper Club | Jug Mountain Ranch | 5pm – 8pm Enjoy a special prix fixe dinner menu each Friday and Saturday evening at the Clubhouse Restaurant. The dining room and bar open at 4pm for cocktails and apps with dinner service starting at 5pm. Find this week’s menu at jugmountainranch.com. Call ahead for reservations: (208) 634-5072. Bingo | Cascade Community Center | 6pm Every Friday at the Cascade Community Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. Good Beer + Good Yoga for a Good Cause | Shanti Yoga Studio | 6pm – 7pm With Salmon River Brewery & Shanti Yoga at Shanti Yoga Studio. Donation of a new children’s winter clothing item, cash donation towards purchase of child’s winter clothing item or donation through our online registry gets you free yoga + a tasty pint! RSVP’s preferred, but not required. Christmas Jam! | Cascade Cultural Arts Center | 6pm – 8pm Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family. Christmas Music Jam Session – bring your favorite instrument(s) (your voice counts) and jam with others playing holiday music. Ukuleles are available at the art center to play. Jam exchange – bring your favorite jam/jelly to share with others – bring a jam/jelly and exchange it for someone else’s jam/jelly. Enjoy goodies and hot drinks. Bring your gifts to wrap – free gift wrapping and tape will be available. Make Christmas ornaments and exchange holiday cheer with others! Dinner | American Legion Hall in Cascade | 6:30pm – 8pm Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Buttered Corn, Roll, Dessert Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 7pm Magic The Gathering: Friday Night Magic and Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft. Live Music with “Sherpa” | Foresters Club | 8pm DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Christmas Bird Count | Ashley Inn | 7:30am Join us for the National Audubon’s 118th Christmas Bird Count. Come to our briefing starting at 7:30 a.m. at The Ashley Inn where you will partner up and receive your count area assignments and instructions. At noon we will break for a chili potluck lunch. After we have warmed up and filled our bellies we will head back out to count more birds. Please contact Shauna Arnold at ShaunaArnold@hughes.net or 208-634-6906 if you plan to join us. Idaho Learn to Ski Day | Tamarack Resort | 8am Tamarack is helping people ages 13 and up get their first taste of skiing or snowboarding by giving away a complete learning package including a learning area ticket, ski or snowboard rental (skis/board, boots, and poles) plus a one-hour lesson. This program is completely free (yes, 100% free), but it’s for people ages 13 and up who have never skied or snowboarded before. Getting involved is simple. Just reserve your spot online at tamarackidaho.com. Then, arrive at the resort at 8am and check in at the Ski School Desk at the Sports Dome. We will outfit you with your rental gear and ticket and then connect you with your instructor! 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Holiday Tree Lot | Alpine Village McCall | 10am – 8pm For sale in their Festive Christmas Tree Lot located in the Alpine Village Parking Lot. Grand Fir, Colorado Spruce and Norway Spruce ranging from 6-10 feet will be available for purchase. Prices start at $45 and go up to $90. Holiday Wreaths will also be offered for $30 each. Tree delivery and pick up are available upon request for an additional $10. Free Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes will be given out to all those visiting the lot. All proceeds benefit the young athletes of the McCall Winter Sports Club. Gentle Yoga Series | Shanti Yoga Studio | 10:30am – 11:30am With Jan Stein. Learn the art of relaxation and destress the holidays in this 4 week series, every Saturday through 12/23. Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16...CONTINUED Cookie Decorating | Shore Lodge | 2pm – 4pm Gather with friends, family and loved ones for a family-friendly holiday tradition. Our culinary team will bake cookies for guests to decorate and enjoy during this free event. Christmas movies, hot chocolate stations, and strolling carolers are just some of the things you’ll be raving about for weeks to come. To RSVP or for more information contact the Concierge at 208.630.0218. Smores on Canoe Grill Patio | Tamarack Resort | 3pm There is nothing like warming up by a cozy fire after a long day on the mountain! That’s why every Saturday afternoon through the winter season, you can warm up your hands (and belly) on the Canoe Grill Patio with Smores by the fire. Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 5pm Magic The Gathering: Standard Showdown. Supper Club | Jug Mountain Ranch | 5pm – 8pm Enjoy a special prix fixe dinner menu each Friday and Saturday evening at the Clubhouse Restaurant. The dining room and bar open at 4pm for cocktails and apps with dinner service starting at 5pm. Find this week’s menu at jugmountainranch.com. Call ahead for reservations: (208) 634-5072. Bear’s Den “Dinner After Dark” | Brundage | 5:30pm – 10pm Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening full of cozy conversation and delicious food in a one-of-a-kind alpine setting. Our new ‘Bears Den Dinner After Dark’ pairs a spectacular four-course meal with an alpine adventure to our mid-mountain outpost. The journey begins as you step aboard our SnowCat in the base area. After a short uphill trek, you’ll arrive to a warm welcome at the Bears Den. Enjoy a complimentary drink – like our mulled wine with cardamom-crema – as you settle in and prepare yourself for a dining experience like no other. The four-course meal features seasonal fresh dishes lovingly prepared by Executive Chef Devin and his team. House wine and craft beer selections to accompany your meal are included. After-dinner sippers are also available for purchase. Menus rotate for our public events, or, if you’d like to book a private event for your group, you can choose from our seasonal options. For reservations, visit Brundage.com. Free Live Music | Crusty’s | 7pm – 10pm DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17...CONTINUED Sunday Brunch | Anchor | 10am – 1pm Holiday Tree Lot | Alpine Village McCall | 10am – 6pm For sale in their Festive Christmas Tree Lot located in the Alpine Village Parking Lot. Grand Fir, Colorado Spruce and Norway Spruce ranging from 6-10 feet will be available for purchase. Prices start at $45 and go up to $90. Holiday Wreaths will also be offered for $30 each. Tree delivery and pick up are available upon request for an additional $10. Free Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes will be given out to all those visiting the lot. All proceeds benefit the young athletes of the McCall Winter Sports Club. Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Santa’s Party | Cascade American Legion Hall | 2pm – 4pm There will be cookies and cocoa and an opportunity to take a picture with Santa. Pictures are developed on site and each child will receive a gift from Santa. Annual Crab Feed | Rupert’s at Hotel McCall | 5pm – 8:30pm This fun, festive tradition is back Chef Gary brings in the freshest Dungeness Crabs he can get his hands on and serves them up crack and eat style with a trio of delicious dipping options. Space is limited so make your reservation today! Please call (208) 634-8108 for reservations. Family Feud Night | Foresters Club
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 MCPAWS Giving Trees Be the elves who help MCPAWS stock their shelves! Giving Trees are located at May Hardware, Ridley’s Family Market, McCall Pet Outfitters, and C&M Lumber in New Meadows. Pick an ornament and leave a gift for the cats and dogs at MCPAWS! 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Free Pool and Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Open Mic Night | Foresters Club | 9pm
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Steak Night | Anchor | Noon – 8pm $12 in the Historic Yacht Club Building in Downtown McCall. Community Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Trivial Pursuit Night | Foresters Club | 8pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Library Christmas Santa Visit | McCall Public Library | 10:30am – 11:30am Ho! Ho! Ho! Time to join us for a special story time graced by jolly old St. Nick himself! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Free Pool All Day | Foresters Club
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Community Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Winter Solstice Yoga: Awaken Your Inner Light | Shanti Yoga Studio | 5:30pm – 6:45pm An all-levels class with Jennifer Sadhana at Shanti Yoga Studio.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21...CONTINUED Free Live Music | Anchor | 6pm – 8pm Drink and Appetizer Specials! Rockstar Karaoke | Foresters Club | 9pm Free Live Music | Yacht Club | 10pm – 1am
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 Walk Your Way to Wellness in December | Cascade Aquatic and Recreation Center Join us to track how far our community can go. For the month of December, we are encouraging everyone to come in and document their miles walked, to inspire movement and highlight the power of community effort. Come see how far we can go! 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Men’s Night at the Monkey | Mountain Monkey Business | 10am – 7pm A special opportunity for our guys to shop last minutes for fantastic gifts, personal clothing and outerwear at Mountain Monkey Business. Professional guidance on items provided if wanted and a cocktail makes shopping a lot more fun. Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm Supper Club | Jug Mountain Ranch | 5pm – 8pm Enjoy a special prix fixe dinner menu each Friday and Saturday evening at the Clubhouse Restaurant. The dining room and bar open at 4pm for cocktails and apps with dinner service starting at 5pm. Find this week’s menu at jugmountainranch.com. Call ahead for reservations: (208) 634-5072. Bingo | Cascade Community Center | 6pm Every Friday at the Cascade Community Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 7pm Magic The Gathering: Friday Night Magic and Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22...CONTINUED DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 12 Days of Christmas Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Treat yourself or someone special this season with one-of a kind gifts, yoga, massage and skincare. New sales & surprises every day through December 23rd at Spa Del Sol/Shanti Yoga. Gentle Yoga Series | Shanti Yoga Studio | 10:30am – 11:30am With Jan Stein. Learn the art of relaxation and destress the holidays in this 4 week series, every Saturday through 12/23. Opening Day for the 80th Season | Little Ski Hill | 11am The T-bar fires up at 11am! Kids 4 and under ski free, youth 5-17 years $12, adults 18+ $15. Nordic Ski School Group Lesson | Bear Basin Nordic Center | 11am and 1pm Classic ski lessons start at 11am and skate ski lessons start at 1pm. The Saturday Group Lessons are $25 per person. Lessons include 1 hour of instruction and a day ticket to Bear Basin Nordic Center. Do not include equipment. Online Registration at: https://payettelakesskiclub.org/nordic-ski-school/ Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Smores on Canoe Grill Patio | Tamarack Resort | 3pm There is nothing like warming up by a cozy fire after a long day on the mountain! That’s why every Saturday afternoon through the winter season, you can warm up your hands (and belly) on the Canoe Grill Patio with Smores by the fire. Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm Little Ski Hill Rail Jam | Little Ski Hill | 5pm Registration for participants starts at 3pm with the competition getting underway at 5pm! Helmets are required and a $10 entry fee applies. Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 5pm Magic The Gathering: Standard Showdown at 5pm, Call of Duty Tournament at 6pm. Supper Club | Jug Mountain Ranch | 5pm – 8pm Enjoy a special prix fixe dinner menu each Friday and Saturday evening at the Clubhouse Restaurant. The dining room and bar open at 4pm for cocktails and apps with dinner service starting at 5pm. Find this week’s menu at jugmountainranch.com. Call ahead for reservations: (208) 634-5072.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23...CONTINUED Free Live Music | Crusty’s | 7pm – 10pm DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE Christmas Eve Yoga: Cultivating Peace | Shanti Yoga Studio | 10am – 11:30am Gentle yoga, breath-work and candlelight meditation with Jennifer Sadhana at Shanti Yoga Studio. Christmas Eve Brunch | Anchor | 10am – 1pm Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Christmas Eve Dinner | Rupert’s at Hotel McCall | 5pm – 8pm Get the family together for a cozy dinner at Rupert’s before Santa visits! Dinner service will be available from 5pm – 8pm. Please call (208) 634-8108 for reservations. Christmas Eve Dinner | Shore Lodge Celebrate the holidays at the Cutwater. Please visit shorelodge.com for more information and to make your reservation. Fourth Sunday in Advent | Community Congregational Church | 5pm and 7pm There will be regular Sunday worship at 10:45am. The Christmas Eve services will be held at 5 and 7 p.m. These services will include congregational carol singing and special music by the choir and others. Pastor Char will bring a special Christmas message. The services will each conclude with a candlelight service during which the carol “Silent Night” will be sung. Christmas Eve at the Inn | Ashley Inn | 5:30pm Enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner for two at 5:30pm then stay in a Fireside guestroom. Call (208) 382-5621 or visit theashleyinn.com for package details! DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY Santa Visits Brundage Mountain & The Activity Barn | 10am – Noon & 1pm – 3pm Santa Claus spends the morning on the slopes spreading holiday cheer from 10am – noon, then heads downtown to the Activity Barn for tubing and photos in his sleigh from 1-3pm. His friend Bruno, the Brundage Bear, will make an appearance, too!
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 25...CONTINUED Santa Skis Free | Tamarack Resort | 11am The Tam Fam knows how hard Santa works, especially after a long Christmas Eve of delivering gifts to good girls and boys. That’s why we want to show our gratitude for the big guy by giving him (and his doppelgängers) a free day of skiing on Christmas Day. That’s right, on December 25, Tamarack Resort will be spreading Christmas cheer by giving away free lift tickets to everyone who arrives at the resort dressed as Old Saint Nick. For full details, please visit tamarackidaho.com. Christmas at the Inn | Ashley Inn | 5:30pm Enjoy Christmas dinner for two at 5:30pm then stay in a Fireside guestroom. Call (208) 382-5621 or visit theashleyinn.com for package details! Christmas Dinner | Shore Lodge Celebrate the holidays at the Cutwater. Please visit shorelodge.com for more information and to make your reservation.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 After Christmas Holiday Sale | Razzle Dazzle | 10am – 6pm 50% off Christmas & Holiday. Stop by for FUN shopping! Nordic Ski School Group Lesson | Bear Basin Nordic Center | 11am and 1pm Classic ski lessons start at 11am and skate ski lessons start at 1pm. The Saturday Group Lessons are $25 per person. Lessons include 1 hour of instruction and a day ticket to Bear Basin Nordic Center. Does not include equipment. Online Registration at: https://payettelakesskiclub.org/nordic-ski-school/ Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Steak Night | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm $12 at the Anchor Restaurant in the Historic Yacht Club Building in Downtown McCall. Community Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Trivial Pursuit Night | Foresters Club | 8pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Nordic Ski School Group Lesson | Bear Basin Nordic Center | 11am and 1pm Classic ski lessons start at 11am and skate ski lessons start at 1pm. Saturday Group Lessons are $25 per person. Lessons include 1 hour of instruction and a day ticket to Bear Basin Nordic Center. Does not include equipment. Online Registration at: https://payettelakesskiclub.org/nordic-ski-school/ Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Free Pool All Day | Foresters Club
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27...CONTINUED Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 5pm Magic The Gathering: Ixalan Championship and Rocket League Tournament.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 One Day Only Sale | Spa del Sol and Shanti Yoga Studio | 9am – 6pm Did Santa miss something on your list? All apparel, jewelry and accessories are 40 % off! Nordic Ski School Group Lesson | Bear Basin Nordic Center | 11am and 1pm Classic ski lessons start at 11am and skate ski lessons start at 1pm. The Saturday Group Lessons are $25 per person. Lessons include 1 hour of instruction and a day ticket to Bear Basin Nordic Center. Does not include equipment. Online Registration at: https://payettelakesskiclub.org/nordic-ski-school/ Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Community Dinner | McCall Community Center | 5:30pm All welcome! Dinner served at 5:30 PM. All meals served with a vegetable, salad bar, and dessert. Donations appreciated and benefit the McCall Community Center meals and activities. Free Live Music | Anchor | 6pm – 8pm Drink and Appetizer Specials! Adult Indoor Soccer League | Payette Lakes Middle School | 7pm – 9pm We have refs, new goals and new indoor soccer balls! 6 team maximum, 10 players per team, 8 game guarantee. 2 games each Thursday evening. Referees provided; winning team takes home the prize. Captains are responsible for picking up roster/rules/regulations. For more information, please visit mccallrec.com. Rockstar Karaoke | Foresters Club | 9pm Free Live Music | Yacht Club | 10pm – 1am
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 Nordic Ski School Group Lesson | Bear Basin Nordic Center | 11am and 1pm Classic ski lessons start at 11am and skate ski lessons start at 1pm. The Saturday Group Lessons are $25 per person. Lessons include 1 hour of instruction and a day ticket to Bear Basin Nordic Center. Does not include equipment. Online Registration at: https://payettelakesskiclub.org/nordic-ski-school/ Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29...CONTINUED Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 1pm and 7pm Minecraft Family Day at 1pm. Magic The Gathering: Friday Night Magic and Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft at 7pm. Makerspace | McCall Public Library | 3:30pm – 5pm Create, invent and learn through exploration. Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm Holiday Ice Show | Manchester Ice and Events Center | 5pm Holiday Ice Show – MFSC produced all local skaters Supper Club | Jug Mountain Ranch | 5pm – 8pm Enjoy a special prix fixe dinner menu each Friday and Saturday evening at the Clubhouse Restaurant. The dining room and bar open at 4pm for cocktails and apps with dinner service starting at 5pm. Find this week’s menu at jugmountainranch.com. Call ahead for reservations: (208) 634-5072. Bingo | Cascade Community Center | 6pm Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. Live Music with “Lounge on Fire” | Foresters Club | 8pm DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Nordic Ski School Group Lesson | Bear Basin Nordic Center | 11am and 1pm Classic ski lessons start at 11am and skate ski lessons start at 1pm. The Saturday Group Lessons are $25 per person. Lessons include 1 hour of instruction and a day ticket to Bear Basin Nordic Center. Does not include equipment. Online Registration at: https://payettelakesskiclub.org/nordic-ski-school/ Happy Hour | Yacht Club | Noon – 8pm Smores on Canoe Grill Patio | Tamarack Resort | 3pm There is nothing like warming up by a cozy fire after a long day on the mountain! That’s why every Saturday afternoon through the winter season, you can warm up your hands (and belly) on the Canoe Grill Patio with Smores by the fire. Critters and Crops | Incahoots BBQ | Noon – 4pm For the kids! Free hot chocolate! Critters include: Pony, goats, and rabbits in the petting farm. Crops include: Samples of Salads and more! Prime Rib Dinner | Anchor | 4pm – 10pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30...CONTINUED Light Up the Night | Brundage Mountain Resort | 4pm Featuring a Torchlight Parade, slope-side Fireworks Show, live music, beer tents and family friendly festivities in the “Family Zone” on the top floor of the lodge. Hot drinks and grab and go meals and snacks will be available at our Main Street Market and Eatery, and the Side Stash Cafe will be pouring beer and wine alongside their specialty coffee drinks, with additional food choices for hungry kids and adults alike. As the lifts close, we’ll fire up our gas fire pit, propane heaters and live DJ at the base area. Don’t forget to bring your Christmas tree to keep our bon fire near the parking lot stoked! Torchlight Parade to begin at 5:30, followed closely by our wonderful Firework show The festivities and fireworks are free. Light Up the Night Shuttle Service available! Visit brundage.com for full details. Holiday Ice Show | Manchester Ice and Events Center | 5pm Holiday Ice Show – MFSC produced all local skaters Gaming Night | PLAYlive McCall | 5pm Magic The Gathering: Standard Showdown. Supper Club | Jug Mountain Ranch | 5pm – 8pm Enjoy a special prix fixe dinner menu each Friday and Saturday evening at the Clubhouse Restaurant. The dining room and bar open at 4pm for cocktails and apps with dinner service starting at 5pm. Find this week’s menu at jugmountainranch.com. Call ahead for reservations: (208) 634-5072. Free Live Music | Crusty’s | 7pm – 10pm DJ Dance Party | Foresters Club | 9pm DJ Dance Party | Yacht Club | 10pm – 2am
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE New Year’s Eve Yoga: Sankalpa – Living with Intention | Shanti Yoga Studio | 10am – 11:30am An all-levels yoga practice to move you into the New Year with Jennifer Sadhana at Shanti Yoga Studio. New Year’s Eve Dinner | Rupert’s at Hotel McCall Ring in the New Year with a celebratory dinner at Rupert’s! Chef Kucy will be serving up a special prix fixe menu with two seatings. Please call (208) 634-8108 for reservations. New Year’s Eve Dinner | Anchor Special Menu for the evening and regular menu available. For Reservations, please call 208-634-HOOK (4665)
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31...CONTINUED New Year’s Eve at the Inn | Ashley Inn | 5:30pm Enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner for two at 5:30pm then stay in a Fireside guestroom. Call (208) 382-5621 or visit theashleyinn.com for package details! Torchlight Parade and Fireworks | Tamarack Resort | 6:30pm Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Tamarack Resort. Fun for the entire family including a Bonfire, Torchlight Parade and Fireworks. To participate in the Torchlight Parade, you must be an expert skier or snowboarder and must sign up in advance by skitam@ tamarackidaho.com or call 208-325-1030 for more information. Space is limited. Participants should plan on arriving at the Sports Dome (located in Discovery Square) at 5:30PM on December 31st. We will load the buses at approximately 5:40PM. Buses will leave promptly at 6:00PM in order to begin Torchlight Parade by 6:30PM. New Year’s Eve Party and Kids Pajama Party | Shore Lodge | 7:30pm For the adults: start with a cocktail reception and appetizers followed by plated dinner service and dancing through midnight (cost $119 per person). For the kids: NYE Pajama Party for kids to include dinner, movie and activities in the Theater and Mill rooms. Priced at $50 plus tax for kids 4 – 12 yrs. Available to Shore Lodge party go-ers. For reservations, please visit shorelodge.com. New Year’s Eve Party with “Jeff Crosby and the Refugees” | Foresters Club | 7pm New Year’s Eve Bash | Yacht Club | 10pm DJ and complimentary champagne toast at midnight!
MONDAY, JANUARY 1 – NEW YEAR’S DAY Rock Your Body Hot Yoga: Happy New You! | Shanti Yoga Studio | 8:15am–9:15am Start 2018 with a fun, fresh morning on the mat with Julie Whitescarver at Shanti Yoga Studio. New Year’s Day Yoga | Shanti Yoga Studio | 9:30am – 10:45am An all levels class to celebrate the new year with Kasey Rose at Shanti Yoga.
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