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Calendar MARCH/APRIL 2010 JULY 30–AUGUST 5 Bonneville County 4-H Fair Youth will be showing their livestock projects and displaying other 4-H projects completed throughout the year. LOCATION: Bonneville County Fair grounds, 2925 Rollandet, idaho Falls CONTACT: 208-529-1390; www.extension.uiidhao.edu/bonnev JULY 31–AUG. 7 Idaho International Dance and Music Festival Hundreds of dancers from around the world share their culture and promote world peace. Free events include opening and closing cer- emonies, street dance, parade, fireworks and Youth Culture Day. TIME: 8 p.m.–10 p.m. COST: varies LOCATION: BYu-idaho viking Stadium, Rexburg CONTACT: 356-5700 JULY 20 Idaho Falls Magazine Night at the Chukars The idaho Falls Chukars will meet great Falls. Watch for a coupon to recieve a major discount on the admission price in the July/August 2010 issue of Idaho Falls magazine. it is also Breast Cancer Awareness Night (the first 300 women will receive a free pink T-shirt). TIME: 7:15 p.m. LOCATION: Melaleuca Field, 568 W. elva, idaho Falls CONTACT: 542-2204; www.idahofallsmagazine.com JULY 24 Pioneer Day Parade Beautiful floats pay tribute to pioneers and patriotism. TIME: 10:30 a.m. COST: Free LOCATION: St. Anthony CONTACT: 624-4870 JULY 24-25 56th Annual Sidewalk Festival on the Greenbelt This is an annual event sponsored by the eagle Rock Art guild. TIME: Sat. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. COST: Free LOCATION: greenbelt along Memorial Drive, idaho Falls CONTACT: 524-0092 JULY 24–25 Extreme Blue Thunder featuring the U.S. Blue Angels The show features the u.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team and will include a number of other exciting performances as well as a wide variety of static displays. COST: $15 advance; $20 at gate. Youth discounts. LOCATION: idaho Falls Regional Airport CONTACT: 542-5870; www.idahofallsairshow.com JULY 29 Seussical JR This show features your favorite Dr. Seuss char- acters, including Horton the elephant, The Cat in the Hat and a little boy with a big imagina- tion–Jojo. Performed by the idaho Falls Youth Arts Centre Summer Theatre Camp. TIME: 4:30p.m. & 7 p.m. COST: $5 individual/$20 family LOCATION: Civic Auditorium, 501 S. Holmes, idaho Falls CONTACT: 403-5166; www.ifyac.org August AUGUST 2 Seniors Day Have a box lunch, sit under a shady tree and enjoy up close encounters and old time music. TIME: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. COST: Free admission for seniors 62 and over LOCATION: Tautphaus Park Zoo, idaho Falls CONTACT: 612-8552 AUGUST 7 Ammon Days The City of Ammon sponsors an all-day event to express appreciation for their citizens. everyone is invited for free food, activities, swimming and entertainment TIME: 8 a.m.–9 p.m. COST: Free LOCATION: McCowin Park, Ammon CONTACT: 612-4000 AUGUST 7 John Colter Half Marathon 34th Annual John Colter Half Marathon and 2 Mile Fun Run TIME: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. LOCATION: City Park, Driggs CONTACT: 354-2500 AUGUST 7 Enrichment Day and Photo Safari Show See how our zoo keepers enrich the lives of our animals with a variety of activities designed to mentally and physically stimulate snakes, lions, penguins and more! Check out the many entries at our Photo Safari Show held under the tent on the green LOCATION: Tautphaus Park Zoo, idaho Falls CONTACT: 612-8552 AUGUST 9 Idaho Falls Arts Council’s 2010-2011 Premiere Party! Preview the idaho Falls Arts Council’s Colonial Theater/Civic Auditorium 2010-2011 Season. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, no host bar for beer, wine, champagne and soda. TIME: 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. premier COST: Free LOCATION: Colonial Theater, 450 A Street, idaho Falls CONTACT: 522-0471 ext. 0; idahofallsarts.org AUGUST 12–AUGUST 14 Snake River Roaring Youth Jam organized by the idaho Falls Arts Council, the “Youth Jam” is three fun-filled days of art, the- ater and music for kids of all ages...and their families too! TIME: 10 a.m. COST: Free admission LOCATION: Memorial Dr., idaho Falls CONTACT: 522-0471; idahofallsarts.org AUGUST 12–15 47th Annual Shoshone-Bannock Festival Traditional Handgames, Parade, Art Show, indian Relays, All indian Co-ed Softball Tournament, Children’s Day Powwow, Festival Fun Run/Walk, All indian Junior/Senior Rodeo, Miss Sho-Ban Dance Competition TIME: varies COST: varies LOCATION: various locations, Ft. Hall CONTACT: 478-3700; Fort Hall Tribal office AUGUST 13–15 23rd Annual Bluegrass Festival at Grand Targhee great food, arts & crafts, games and on-site activities attracting some of the country’s greatest bluegrass talent. Music jams and con- tests round out this weekend of toe-tapping fun and entertainment. LOCATION: grand Targhee Resort—Alta, WY 800-827-4433 AUGUST 14 Greenbelt Duck Race An annual event sponsored by the Rotary Club of idaho Falls to raise funds to maintain, expand and improve the greenbelt. Thousands of little yellow rubber ducks will be dumped into the river. The first one over the falls wins a new vehicle for its “adoptive parent.” TIME: 9 a.m. COST: Free LOCATION: River Parkway, idaho Falls CONTACT: 313-6600; Linda Weiss AUGUST 14 Battle of the Bands 2010 The premiere showcase for young bands in eastern idaho. As many as 15 bands will com- pete for their share of over $2,000 in prizes. TIME: 3 p.m.–10 p.m. LOCATION: Civitan Plaza, Park & B St., idaho Falls CONTACT: 522-0471; idahofallsarts.org 14 | EAST IDAHO SUMMER FUN GUIDE 2010 AUGUST 9–13 5th Annual Bluegrass Music Camp For musicians and aspiring pickers, this event entails three and a half days of learning, jam- ming and fun preceding the grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival. LOCATION: grand Targhee Resort, Alta WY CONTACT: 800-827-4433