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August 26, 2010
Fiddle, chamber music camps to end with concerts
Super 8 Staff
Public concerts in McCall will be the highlight of fiddle music and chamber music workshops to be held in McCall next week.
The workshops will be hosted by Jana Jae, “The First Lady of Country Fiddle,” an Idaho native, now of Tulsa, Okla.
The Idaho Fiddle Camp will be held Friday and Saturday for advanced to beginner fiddlers, while the Idaho Chamber Music Workshop is being held this week and feature expert classical coaching.
The chamber music camp will conclude with a free public concert at 7 p.m. tonight at the McCall Community Congregational Church.
The fiddle camp will conclude with a free public concert at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at Legacy Park in McCall. For details, go to www.janajae.com or call (800) 526-2523.
August 19, 2010
Secesh fundraiser to help build fire station
Super 8 Staff
The Secesh Fire District will hold its “Funraiser 2010” from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the fire station on Warren Wagon Road about 30 miles from McCall.
The event will include free door prizes, a community yard sale, live and silent auctions, a backcountry bake sale and barbecue. Money raised from the event will go toward completion of the Secesh Meadows fire station.
Among the items available in the auctions are a scenic flight for three, a new, 16-inch chain saw, a new 3,500-watt generator, a cord of wood delivered to McCall, a day of boating on Payette Lake for as many as four people with lunch included, a weekend condo vacation in McCall, and a golf package for a foursome on the McCall course.
August 15, 2010
Council Mountain Music Festival set for Aug. 20-21
Super 8 Staff
The ninth annual Council Mountain Music Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21, with a bonus day of gospel music planned Sunday, Aug. 22.
The festival will be held at Veterans Memorial Peace Park on U.S. 95 in Council. Performances begin at 6 p.m. Friday and continue until 10 p.m. that day, then run from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
The festival will offer a full spectrum of music, including bluegrass, rock, gospel and country appropriate for all ages.
Lions Club will host a breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, in the Council City Park.
Area churches are offering a barbecue lunch at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, with a full lineup of 12 acts to perform gospel and inspirational music from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
August 8, 2010
McCall on the Fly to celebrate aviation centennial
Super 8 Staff
An air show on Saturday, Aug. 14, will be the highlight of the McCall on the Fly event next weekend at McCall Airport.
The event will showcase 100 years of flying in Idaho, and there will be a display in the McCall Air Hangar showcasing aviation in the state.
The air show, which is free, begins at 11 a.m. Aug. 14 with a skydiver drop with the United States flag while Vivian Driscoll sings the national anthem.
Air show performers will be Greg Poe, Bob Finer and Mark Peterson who are all Idaho pilots as is the skydiver, Rob Herndon.
There will be displays of military helicopters and airplanes, jets and antique aircraft as well radio controlled aircraft demos and jet fly-bys. Gates open at 9 a.m. and will be open to the public until 6 p.m.
The event begins on Friday, Aug. 13 with a barbecue at 4 p.m., followed at 6 p.m. with safety seminars for pilots and ending at 9 p.m. with a free showing of the movie “Amelia” at the McCall RV Resort outdoor amphitheater.
Air show performers will practice at 2 p.m. Friday and the public welcome to view the practice free.
Pedestrian access to the airport will be through the gate near McCall Air. There will be no spectator vehicles allowed on the airport.
August 1, 2010
Police Appreciation Baskets
McCall Star News Photo, click to enlarge
These police officers accepted gift baskets on
behalf of their agencies from operators of local motels and hotels on
Saturday, July 17. The baskets were the idea of Mickey Hart, an
employee of The Holiday Inn Express/The Hunt Lodge. "I appreciate
that I can hide behind the desk while the officers handle a
situation, ensuring an enjoyable and safe stay for our guests," Hart
said. Standing, from left, are Valley County Sheriff's Cpl. Kevin
Copperi, VCSO Deputy Todd Gerzine, ISP Trooper Mark Wright, McCall
Police Department officers Brian Wood and Jessica Bixby, Sgt. Pete
Rittenger and Officer Mark Zakarian, and ISP Sgt. Scott Dye. Sitting
are ISP Trooper Victoria McCarthy and VCSO Deputy Tom Cimbalik.
Kneeling, from left, are Super 8 Manager Pat Murphy, Scandia Inn
Manager Ida Martin, Best Western McCall Lodge and Suites Manager
Marsha Cathman, and Hunt Lodge Manager Jon Glidewell. Hotel McCall
also was part of the effort.
July 24, 2010
Arts council plans Charlie’s Garden event July 31
Super 8 Staff
The McCall Arts and Humanities Council will hold its annual Artists’ Celebration of Charlie’s Garden from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 31, featuring a silent auction of juried art by local artists, as well as appetizers, wine and music. A “Jury’s Choice” area will feature select pieces chosen by the jury for particular display of skill, creative expression, masterful execution and fresh vision. Tickets for the event are $60 per person and are available at Mountain Monkey Business and McCall Drug. For more information, call 634-7136 or e-mail mahc@ctcweb.net.
July 17, 2010
Happy Birthday McCall!
Super 8 Staff
McCall to celebrate 99th birthday. The city of McCall will celebrate on Monday, July 19, with a public party. The celebration will begin at noon Monday at Legacy Park. The event is sponsored by the McCall Historic Preservation Commission.
July 10, 2010
Here Come the Bassoons!
Super 8 Staff
Don't miss this free concert "Second Sunday Sounds @ 6" on July 11 at McCall Community Congregational Church. This month featured will be The McCall Bassoon Band - 10 bassoonists from around the U.S. The church is located at 901 1st St in Downtown McCall. For more info call 208-634-5430.
July 3, 2010
Creative Campus Classes
Super 8 Staff
Room is still available for Creative Campus Classes, a summer educational program offered by the McCall Arts and Humanities Council. Classes include Sculpting, Fiber Arts, Archaeology and more. For more info visit their website at www.mccallarts.org.
June 26, 2010
Music at McCall Playhouse
Super 8 Staff
Airband, Dragball Contest set July 10 at Alpine
The seventh annual Adult Airband and Dragball Contest has been scheduled for Saturday, July 10, at the Alpine Playhouse in McCall, featuring a lip-syncing contest and “drag” competition. The event is sponsored by Better Neighborhoods, a group dedicated to community improvement through performance therapy. Shows are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and admission is $5 for adults 17 and older, only at the door. There is a $5 entry fee for performers, who will be competing for hundreds of dollars worth of prizes and judged on choreography, lip-syncing and creativity. Performers must call 634-5594 to schedule a sound check.
June 19, 2010
Fundraiser for Valley County Animal Shelter
Super 8 Staff
Enjoy a nice walk in the park with your best friend and support Valley County’s only animal shelter at the 12th Annual Bark In the Park will be held Saturday June 26 at Ponderosa State Park. The event, which starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, includes a 3 kilometer walk, contests for owners and their animal, a picnic lunch and a drawing to win a Traeger Grill worth $400. Register for the event online at www.mcpaws.org or stop by MCPaws Regional Animal Shelter, MCPAWS Thrift Store or McCall Pet Outfitters to put up a registration form. For more information call 634-DOGS (3647).
June 12, 2010
Art guild to host White Bird show June 19
Super 8 Staff
The Salmon River Art Guild will host a show and sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at the IOOF Hall in White Bird as part of White Bird Days.
Admission is free, and the show will feature fine art as well as other art mediums and crafts by guild members. Other activities will include a raffle for an original painting, a door prize and voting for a “People’s Choice.”
For more information, call Kathryn Van Acker at 839-2808 or Nancy at 839-2493 or e-mail rvrtrash@yahoo.com.
June 5, 2010
Drawing tickets on sale for Bark in the Park
Super 8 Staff
A lucky ticker holder will win a Traeger Grill worth $400 and support the animals at MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter as part of the 12th Annual Bark In the Park on June 26.
Lakeshore Patio and Grills in Donnelly has a Traeger Grill to give away event. Drawing tickets can be purchased at McCall Brewing Company, MCPAWS, the MCPAWS Thrift Store and McCall Pet Outfitters.
The drawing will be held at the Bark in the Park Event in Ponderosa State Park, and tickets will be available for purchase during the event up until the drawing. Tickets cost $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets. For more information, call 634-DOGS(3647).
May 23, 2010
FranDrew BBQ, Music Festival slated for May 30
Super 8 Staff
Muzzie Braun will headline the ninth annual FranDrew Barbecue and Music Fest to be held from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at the Lake Cascade boat docks in Donnelly.
Tickets for the event, which is a fundraiser for the Donnelly Public Library, are $5 for adults, and children younger than 12 are admitted free.
The menu includes barbecue chicken and steak, hamburgers and hot dogs, and nonalcoholic beverages. Prices for the food and drink will be announced later.
Besides Braun, other musical acts scheduled are Goat Heads, B-4 Zero, Highway 55, Hat Shop Band, Deja Blue and GlenKelly. For more information, call Andrew Emde at 325-8833.
May 15, 2010
May 29 yard sale to benefit NM depot
Super 8 Staff
The third annual P&IN Train Station Yard Sale will be held Saturday, May 29, at the historic railroad depot in New Meadows.
The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of furniture, tools, yard care items, kitchen items and decorator items are sought for the sale.
Those wishing to make a donation should call 469-0096 or 634-8076 to arrange pickup or to arrange delivery time at the depot.
Proceeds will go to the Adams County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the depot as a museum and community meeting hall.
May 7, 2010
May 15 event to raise money for ‘The Kit’ foundation
Super 8 Staff
Those attending the May 15 benefit for The Gig foundation can have their photo digitally imposed onto a photo of a bottle of French champagne. A six-hour festival with music, food and wine and silent auction will be held Saturday, May 15, to benefit arts scholarships. The fundraising event is set for noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 15, in the courtyard of Hotel McCall and will be sponsored by Bistro 45, the McCall Folklore Society and Common Ground Cafe. For more info call 208- 634-4515.
May 2, 2010
M-D Art Club plans ‘Junk to Funk’ event May 15
Super 8 Staff
Making fashion from materials that would normally be thrown away is the purpose of “Junk to Funk,” an “eco-fashion” event sponsored by the McCall-Donnelly High School Art Club.
The eco-fashion show will be held Saturday, May 15, at the Commerce Art Building, 115 Commerce St., across from Les Schwab Tire. Desserts, an art show and live music will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by the fashion show at 7 p.m.
Suggested entry donation is $10 and includes admission and dessert. Proceeds will help the art club fund travel, community service projects and scholarships to student artists.
The “wearable art” outfits should be created as a tribute to someone, and the designers can either wear their own creations or the club will provide a high school student as a model.
Two open studio workshops to help create the outfits will be held Tuesday and May 6 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Whirling Circles Studio next to the Commerce Art Building.
Studio time is free, and those attending should bring a roll of duct tape, hot glue gun (or one will be provided) and the salvaged materials they wish to use to create their outfits. Individuals or teams may make the eco-fashions.
To register as a participant, contact art club advisor Cynthia Dittmer at cdittmer@mdsd.org, 634-2218 or 347-3223, or Debra Facchin at Whirling Circles Studio, debrafacchin@gmail.com, 630-3660 or 634-8149.
April 24, 2010
Theatre in McCall
Super 8 Staff
McCall-Donnelly High School drama students will present “Inherit the Wind” as their spring production starting Friday at the Alpine Playhouse in McCall. Inherit the Wind’ is an eloquent defense of a human being’s right to think, teach, and learn,” director Judy Anderson said. “As such, it is respectful of the contribution of both religion and science to the human search for meaning and connection. Starring as attorneys for defense and prosecution are Andy Bursness and Zach Bennett; Luke Jensen plays the biology teacher, Sarah Lenda is the minister’s daughter, and Logan Gullickson plays the Rev. Brown. Tim Daniels plays the cynical reporter from Baltimore, and John Gilmer plays the judge. Eighteen other students round out the cast starring as townspeople, witnesses, jury members and officials.
April 17, 2010
Donnelly church to host community dinner
April 24
Super 8 Staff
Donnelly church to host community dinner April 24: The Donnelly Bible Church will host a community dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 24, followed by a children’s magic show. The event is free, although donations are welcome to offset food and supply costs. For more information, call 325-8897.
April 9, 2010
Free 3rd Thursday Classifieds
Super 8 Staff
The McCall Star News announces "Third Thursday," free classified ads in select categories the third Thursday of every month -- focused on spring cleaning, and as an alternative to free internet classifieds. Ads must be submitted via their website at www.mccallstarnews.com. Deadlines are usually the previous Tuesday. Quick cash, anyone?
April 1, 2010
Osprey Women’s Hockey Team
Super 8 Staff
Organizers of the Osprey Women’s Hockey Teams are planning to schedule two games in McCall and two in Boise. Interest in playing? All players must register with USA Hockey by Friday, April 30, for the 2010-11 season. The registrations will be valid for one year. For more information 208-630-3642 .
March 25, 2010
Brundage Mountain to hold pond skimming, Crazy Daze April 3
Super 8 Staff
Brundage Mountain Resort has shifted the date of its annual Pond Skimming and Crazy Daze this year to Saturday, April 3, in an effort to increase participation in the event. A new event, Snow Battle, has been moved to Sunday, April 11.
Crowd-favorite pond skimming will be held at Brundage Mountain Resort on April 3. “We solicited feedback from several guests and discovered they were having to make hard choices between some of their favorite outdoor spring events,” resort spokeswoman April Russell said. “Shifting the schedule this way will allow more of our loyal visitors to enjoy what has become a very popular, fun-filled day.”
The new date also puts the Pond Skimming and Crazy Daze events at the end of spring break for area schools. It will fall on the same weekend as Gimme a Break Day on Sunday, April 4, which features free lift tickets for children age 17 and younger.
March 18, 2010
Art Class Starts April 7
Super 8 Staff
Professional art educator and practicing artist Debra Facchin will present a four-week class for adults "Twentieth Century American Art: 1945-1970s" from 6:30 - 8:30pm Wednesdays starting April 7 at Whirling Circle Studio in McCall. Cost is $75 which includes supplies, and to register call 208-634-7136.
March 11, 2010
Curling championships to conclude Sunday
Super 8 Staff
The seventh annual McCall Club Cup Championships in curling conclude on Sunday at Manchester Ice and Event Centre in McCall.
The finals and matches for third and fourth place will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday. Teams in the finals are Stonestickers, Rolling Stones, WWB and Throwing Stones.
The championship team gets to add its name to the McCall Cup trophy on display at the ice rink. The event is open to the public, and there is no admission charge.
March 3, 2010
Little Ski Hill to host races, pond skimming
Super 8 Staff
The Little Ski Hill west of McCall will welcome spring this weekend with ski races and pond skimming.
The fun starts with youth ski races both Saturday and Sunday. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with racing starting at 10 a.m.
Races for skier cross and boarder cross will be held on Saturday, with registration starting at 10 a.m. and races at noon.
On Sunday, participants will dress up in whacky costumes for pond skimming, in which they start out sliding on snow and end up in a frigid pool of water. The show starts at noon Sunday.
February 24, 2010
Cascade Legion to host chili cook-off March 6
Super 8 Staff
The seventh annual American Legion Chili Cook-off and dessert auction will be held Saturday, March 6, at the American Legion Hall in Cascade.
Doors will open at 5 p.m., and chili entries to be judged must be on site by 5:30 p.m. Judging will take place between 6:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Entries should be hot and in a crock pot or similar appliance that can be plugged in and brought to 160 degrees to comply with health regulations. No chili entries will be accepted that use wild game as part of the recipe. There will also be dinner,dessert auction and a 50/50 raffle. An admission fee of $5 per person, and $2 for those 11 and younger, will be collected at the door. Chili chefs will be admitted free of charge.
February 17, 2010
Langroise Trio to perform Cockey music March 6
Super 8 Staff
The Langroise Trio will perform a special concert of the music of McCall composer Jim Cockey on Saturday, March 6, at the Community Congregational Church in McCall. The event is sponsored by the McCall Music Society and will get under way at 6:30 p.m. with a lecture by Cockey, followed by music at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and children, and the first 25 people to attend will get in free.
February 9, 2010
Craft fair & Chocolate Treats at The Hunt Lodge
Super 8 Staff
The Holiday Inn Express-The Hunt Lodge again hosted the Craft Faire and Chocolate-Yum! event during the final weekend of the 2010 McCall Winter Carnival. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and featured fresh, homemade fudge, brownies, cookies and other chocolate goodies, plus a free cup of hot cocoa. Many vendors were again be on hand selling crafts and decorations. Featured vendors included a metal sculptor offering unique home and outdoor metal works, coat racks, wagon wheel benches and bed headboards. A juniper furniture builder again displayed finished tables, chests, bed frames, lamps and cabinets. There were other vendors of jewelry, laser lights, bird houses, pottery and toys -- and a great time was had by all!
February 2, 2010
Donnelly plans old-fashioned 4th of July
Super 8 Staff
A planning meeting will be held tonight for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration in Donnelly.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. tonight at Vigilantes in Donnelly with ideas sought for games, food, fun and a parade.
For information, call Jill Layton at The Trading Post, 325-8627.
January 26, 2010
Depot Park Rocks this weekend
Super 8 Staff
Live music will add to the festive atmosphere of the McCall Winter Carnival, with the main stage at Depot Park serving as the setting.
The venue will be more fan-friendly this year with tents, a warming hut and a bonfire in front of the stage.
Music during the opening ceremonies on Friday Jan. 29 will be provided by a disc jockey featuring “Fire Girls” at 6 p.m. spinning and twirling fireballs on wires.
On Saturday Jan. 30, between 40 and 60 members of the Boise State University Marching Band will perform at 2 p.m. after their appearance in the Mardi Gras Parade.
“Person People,” a hip-hop band, will follow until 5 p.m. and “Craving Dawn,” an alternative rock band, will close out the evening starting at 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 5, will see “Alpenflow,” an electronic/dance band, performing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Disc jockey music will be featured on Saturday, Feb. 6, starting at 2 p.m.
January 19, 2010
Winter Carnival Snow Sculptures
Super 8 Staff
Snow sculpture entries due by Wednesday. Anyone building snow sculptures for the 2010 McCall Winter Carnival should get their entries into the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce by Wednesday in order to be placed on the chamber’s sculpture map. Contact chair Ellen Ganz at 630-3915 or Ellen@mccallre.com. Entry forms are available at mccallwintercarnival.com. Any business that is having difficulty finding someone to build their sculptures should contact Ganz.
January 12, 2010
McCall Library Open House
Super 8 Staff
The McCall Public Library will celebrate remodeling work and volunteers with an open house from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Changes at the library include new carpet, provided by the Friends of the McCall Public Library, new shelving and paint provided by local-option tax dollars, and new eco- and eye-friendly lighting provided in cooperation with Idaho Power Co. Refreshments will be served, and there will be door prizes and displays about what the library has to offer. For more information, call Anne at 634-5522.
January 4, 2010
Filming in McCall
Super 8 Staff
Film company to shoot snowmobile footage in McCall. BAM Film Productions of Pocatello will be in McCall next week to shoot footage for a snowmobile television program. The crew will be in town for six days starting Wednesday shooting footage for “Sledding The West.”
The show is a snowmobile adventure travel log that airs from Nebraska to the Pacific Ocean on Altitude Sports and Entertainment Network and Comcast SportsNet. The show shot in McCall will air next October and November.
December 28, 2009
Snow sculptors for hire sought by McCall chamber
Super 8 Staff
Anyone with a talent for creating works of art from buckets of slush are needed to build snow sculptures during the 2010 McCall Winter Carnival.
The sponsoring McCall Area Chamber of Commerce will connect sculptors with businesses willing to hire them.
Anyone wishing to build a sculpture, and any business owner wishing to hire a sculptor, should contact the chamber office at 634-7631.
December 21, 2009
‘Longest Night,’ Christmas Eve Services
Super 8 Staff
New Meadows United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at the church on North Heigho, one block north of U.S. 95. The service will include carols, candle lighting and a recounting of the nativity of Jesus. A soup and bread supper will follow the service, and the public is invited. For more information, contact Pastor Peter Geoffrion at 347-2427 or email to: Pastor.Peter.Geoffrion@gmail.com.
December 14, 2009
Legion to host Dec. 17 Christmas dinner for vets
Super 8 Staff
American Legion Post 119 in McCall will host a Christmas dinner for McCall area veterans next Thursday, Dec. 17, at the McCall Golf Course Clubhouse. The evening will begin with a no-host social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by a hosted buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who is a veteran from the McCall area is welcome to attend the event free of charge. Veterans and spouses who plan to attend should reserve seats by calling Kevin Talbot at 634-3119 or Jim Hinson at 634-9734 by Friday.
December 7, 2009
Saloon, Foresters and Food Bank
Super 8 Staff
Foresters Club and Doghouse Saloon in McCall will host a fundraiser for the Heartland Hunger Resource Center starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, with live music, raffles and local art for sale.
The event, which is open to those 21 and older, will feature live music by Audra Connolly, Scott H. Tyler, GlennKelly, Jeanene and Jim Labrel and others.
Local artists including Bruce Maurey, Wren Van Bockel, Ed Anderson, Katherine Lanspery, Michele Applebee, Joey Terra, Echo and Mountain Pulliam, DeMoss Glass Art and Turkle Berry Chocolates, will have their work on display for purchase, with a portion of the sales going the Hunger Resource Center. Also, there will be a raffle, with all of the proceeds going to the center.
A food drive is also being held to benefit the needy, and those who bring in two cans of food will get a free raffle ticket.
The event is sponsored by Forester’s Club and Doghouse Saloon and Idahoans for Music & the Environment. For more information, visit the Web site at www.idaho-me.com or e-mail idahome411@gmail.com.
November 29, 2009
Christmas in Donnelly Dec. 5 to feature Santa & Chili
Super 8 Staff
A bon fire, chili cook-off and festival of trees auction are among the highlights of “Christmas in Donnelly” on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event begins with the bonfire, which will start at 3 p.m. Judging for the chili cook-off will start at 4 p.m. The judging will be by popular vote, with a $100 prize going to the top recipe. There is a $20 entry fee per team, and teams must preregister. The festival of trees silent auction will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those wishing to enter a decorated tree or wreath must register ahead of time. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the Donnelly Library.
Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to arrive at 5 p.m., with toys and candy for the children. For more information or to register for the chili cook-off or festival of trees, call the Greater Area Donnelly Chamber of Commerce at 315-3231 or visit the Web site at www.donnellychamber.org.
November 22, 2009
Second sculpture to be installed at Legacy Park
Super 8 Staff
A second sculpture will be installed next week in Legacy Park as part of the McCall Arts and Humanities Council’s Art Walk project.
The new sculpture is by Nampa artist Amber Conger. The curvaceous and whimsical “Flux” will sit at the south end of the park and is crafted of reclaimed steel, copper and hardware. Other Art Walk projects include Zella Bardsley’s “Stalactites,” also in Legacy Park, and Phil Wilcomb’s “Going to School,” located across from Chapala Mexican Restaurant on Railroad Avenue.
The Art Walk is an effort to bring a variety of artwork to downtown McCall. Eventually, nine sites located within the McCall Urban Renewal District will host a diverse collection of artwork. Each piece is intended to be installed for one year, allowing for an ongoing rotation of forms and styles.
“Responses to the new artwork and the project in general have been overwhelmingly positive,” said Tracey Kindall, director of the McCall Arts and Humanities Council. “Both visitors and locals seem to be really appreciative of the project.” Art Walk pieces may be purchased by individuals, businesses or public agencies.
November 15, 2009
Foresters to host Loveall benefit Nov. 27
Super 8 Staff
The Foresters Club & Doghouse Saloon will host a benefit event for Vern Loveall starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the club at 306 E. Lake St., McCall. Loveall, of Crusty’s Pizza, is recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor, and proceeds from the event will be used to help offset the family’s expenses. The event will include live music by local musicians, silent auctions and a raffle. Those with items to donate to the raffle, such as homemade crafts, art, service vouchers or other items, may drop them off at Crusty’s Pizza during business hours. Financial donations may be made at US Bank, Sterling Savings Bank and Idaho First Bank to “Vern Loveall Crusty’s Fund.”
November 8, 2009
Trees, decorations sought for Festival of Trees
Super 8 Staff
The Friends of the McCall Library is seeking donations of artificial Christmas trees, wreaths, decorations and seasonal decor for the annual Festival of Trees. The Friends of the Library hosts the annual event each Thanksgiving week at the McCall Golf Course clubhouse. Local businesses, groups and individuals donate decorated and lighted Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and holiday decorations which are then sold during a four-day silent auction. Admission is free, and refreshments are available. Those interested in participating may pick up applications at the front desk at the McCall Public Library. Donations may be dropped off at the library through Monday, Nov. 16. For more information, call 208-634-7725.
October 30, 2009
McCall Library hosts Spanish conversation
Super 8 Staff
The McCall Public Library is offering an opportunity for people to practice their Spanish language skills every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm. There is no instructor; just an informal conversation group that meets to practice and help each other to improve. The library also has supplementary Spanish language materials available for use. There is no registration or cost. Those interested in participating should arrive a few minutes early as the library will close at 6pm if there are no participants attending. For more information call 208-634-5622.
October 21, 2009
Film showing to aid Little Ski Hill
Super 8 Staff
Teton Gravity Research will have two showings of its new ski and snowboard film, “Re:Session,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at North Fork Lodge, and at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Alpine Playhouse. Doors open at 6 p.m. for both shows, and beer and wine will be available at North Fork Lodge. Admission is $10 per person, and all proceeds go to the Payette Lakes Ski Club, which operates the Little Ski Hill. The film, shot on both film and high-definition cameras, includes scenes from Alagna, Italy, during one of the deepest snow seasons on record, along with powder skiing in Poland, Colorado, Utah, Alaska and other locations.
October 13, 2009
Benefit Events This Weekend
Super 8 Staff
A series of events will continue this weekend to Crystal Heimgartner, who is battling ovarian cancer and has no health insurance.
McCall Chiropractic: On Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, McCall Chiropractic will treat its regular patients for free. Any donations will be given to Crystal’s Corner and new patients will receive half off the normal fee with $10 donated. McCall Chiropractic is located behind Lardo Grill & Saloon at 510 W. Lakeside Ave. Call 634-8271 to schedule an appointment.
Foresters Club: Clients of McCall Chiropractic will be able to test out their tuned-up limbs at Foresters Club/Dog House Saloon Saturday evening when an “80s Party!” will begin at 9 p.m. Those attending should appear in 1980s dress and hair, with the $3 cover charge going to Crystal’s Corner.
Bistro 45: On Sunday, wine tasting and a silent auction will be held at Bistro 45 in downtown McCall. Donations of auction items are now being accepted.
October 4, 2009
Get tuned up for Cascade Lake Run Oct. 10
Super 8 Staff
The eighth annual Cascade Lake Run will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Van Wyck Park, with both 5 kilometer and 10km courses finishing at Cascade Medical Center. The entry fee is $25 for adults and $10 for children. Walkers are welcome, and proceeds from the event will support the Cascade Schools athletic department. The course follows a paved road with lakeside views. Water will be provided at each turnaround. Medals will be awarded in all age categories. For more information and to register, call Paula Koshuta at 315-5099 or e-mail paula@cascadeschools.org. Registration may also be done online at www.bluecirclesports.com. Entry forms may be dropped off at the main office at Cascade High School or mailed to Cascade Schools, P.O. Box 291, Cascade, ID 83611. Race packets will be available from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8-9, at Cascade schools, or on race day at Cascade Medical Center from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
September 26, 2009
McCall Chiropractic Benefits for Local Woman
Super 8 Staff
On Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, McCall Chiropractic will treat its regular patients for free. Any donations will be given to Crystal’s Corner (a fundraising organization) and new patients will receive half off the normal fee with $10 donated. McCall Chiropractic is located behind Lardo Grill & Saloon at 510 W. Lakeside Ave. Call 634-8271 to schedule an appointment. Clients will be able to test out their tuned-up limbs at Foresters Club/Dog House Saloon Saturday night when an “80s Party!” will begin at 9 p.m. Those attending should appear in 1980s dress and hair, with the $3 cover charge going to Crystal’s Corner. On Sunday, Oct. 18, wine tasting and a silent auction will be held at Bistro 45 in downtown McCall. Donations of auction items are now being accepted. Direct donations to Crystal’s Corner can be made at the McCall office of US Bank.
September 17, 2009
Art Guild Show October 10-11
Super 8 Staff
The Salmon River Art Guild is inviting all regional artists aged 18 and above to enter the 2009 Regional Art Show in October at the Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge in Riggins. Prize money of $1000 will be awarded for landscape, still life floral, portrait and figure sculpture and photography, with subject matter left up to the artist. For more info call 208-839-2808.
September 9, 2009
Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary
Super 8 Staff
Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary will host a picnic lunch and tours of the facility near McCall on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event begins at noon, with lunch served until 1 p.m. and bird programs and tours held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Snowdon is located seven miles east of McCall on Lick Creek Road. The sanctuary cares for injured animals until they can be returned to the wild. For information, call 634-8050.
August 25, 2009
Yellow Pine Golf Tournament
Super 8 Staff
The fifth annual Ron Welch Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 5 at the Yellow Pine Country Club. Registration starts at 11am and includes on-course refreshments and membership in the country club. For more info call 208-633-3300.
August 17, 2009
Lake Cascade Down Home Music
Super 8 Staff
Several local musicians will be featured for an evening of "down home music' from 7 to 9pm on Saturday August 29 at the Van Wyck unit at Lake Cascade State Park in McCall. Three groups will be featured and the concert is free, with a $4 daily entrance fee to the park. Bring lawn chairs or blanket and a picnic dinner. For more info call 208-382-6544. See you there!
August 9, 2009
Church to host Fair Trade Market Aug. 22-23
Super 8 Staff
The annual Fair Trade Market will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22-23, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at the corner of Forest and Gamble streets, McCall.
Dunia Marketplace, formerly Ten Thousand Villages, is hosting the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23.
The market will feature handmade and fairly traded jewelry, home decor, musical instruments, textiles, pottery, rugs, teas, coffee and holiday ornaments and nativity sets from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Dunia Marketplace is a not-for-profit store in Boise that takes its fair trade message to several locations in Idaho. The organization provides fairly traded, handcrafted items from around the world in an effort to bring jobs, dignity, sustainability, education and hope to people in developing countries.
The McCall sale is one of five held annually in Idaho. Shoppers can find a variety of items priced from a few dollars to several hundred, with a percentage of the proceeds going to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
For more information about Dunia Marketplace, call (208) 333-0535, e-mail info@duniamarketplace.com or visit www.duniamarketplace.com.
August 1, 2009
Alpine Playhouse presents ‘Bug’
Super 8 Staff
Alpine Playhouse will begin its summer production of “Bug,” by Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright Tracy Letts, with performances Friday and Saturday starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Aug. 6-8. Tickets are available in advance at McCall Drug or at the door for $8.
The cast includes Derek Mohler, Shanti Wintergate, Chad Lord, Stephen Chase and Jennifer Sadhana, who is also the director.
“Bug” is a thought provoking psycho-thriller about love and fear mixed with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of terror. The play contains strong language, violence and subtle nudity, and is not suitable for children.
July 24, 2009
Fosdick benefit tourney to be held Aug. 9
Super 8 Staff
The 24th annual Meadows Valley Benefit Golf Tournament known as “The Fosdick” has been scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9, at the McCall Golf Course. The community dinner, live and silent auctions and traditional Fosdick activities will be held the night before, Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Wilson Ranch. Tournament organizers have unveiled a new Web site at www.Fosdickgolf.com where golfers can access a downloadable entry form as well as find information about The Fosdick. The deadline for entry forms is Monday, Aug. 3. Those who wish to purchase raffle tickets or participate as a donor or golfer should call 347-2404, 347-2464, visit www.Fosdickgolf.com or write to The Fosdick, c/o Roberta Fields, P.O. Box R, New Meadows, ID., 83654.
July 17, 2009
Mountain Triathalon Aug. 1
Super 8 Staff
The nonprofit Little Ski Hill will host the annual Mountain Triathalon on Saturday, August 1 at Upper Payette Lake. The event, which is a fundraiser for Little Ski Hill, is open to all ages, and includes the standard olympic and team categories, a sprint category and a youth triathalon on Friday, July 13. Registration and detailed information is available at Gravity Sports in McCall or online at www.littleskihill.org. Sponsors and volunteers are still needed and those interested should call 208-469-0007.
July 10, 2009
Youth Fishing Program
Super 8 Staff
Registration is underway for a free youth fishing program being offered by the McCall Parks and Recreation Department on Thursday, July 24 and Friday July 25. The one-day classes are for children between the ages of 6 and 14. Classes will start at 9am both days and run till 10:30am when participants will go to the McCall Fish Hatchery for a guided tour. Parents are welcome to join the tour. For more info visit www.mccallparksandrec.com.
July 3, 2009
Kids Art Camp 2009
August 15 & 16
Super 8 Staff
Mark your calendars and register now! In August, Brundage Mountain invites children to explore the beautiful mountain setting and express their artistic side at Kids Art Camp 2009 on August 15th and 16th. All art supplies are provided for a low price, which includes a free scenic-lift ride and guided nature hikes as well as expert art instruction. For more info visit www.brundage.com.
June 26, 2009
Brundage Mountain Bike Festival
Super 8 Staff
The 18th Annual Brundage Mountain Bike Festival is ready to roll on July 11th and 12th, thanks to partners at Wild Rockies Racing. This fun tradition features a new course for the Cross-Country bike Race, the Brundage Mountain Festival Run, the old-school Super D and the ever-popular Brundage Bomber Downhill. Full details and registration information are available here.
June 18, 2009
Shateboarding Concrete Rodeo Tour
Super 8 Staff
Hey All You Skateboarders....Don't Forget About the Concrete Rodeo Tour coming to Ketchum and McCall, Idaho! Saturday July 04, 2009 Ketchum, ID and Sunday July 05, 2009 McCall, ID for all skateboarders who want to try their super duper skills at their local concrete skateparks.
For more info call 1-800-844-3246.
June 10, 2009
Brundage Mountain Chair Lift Opening
Super 8 Staff
Summer Chairlift Grand Opening - July 2! Brundage trail crews are already out on the mountain, manicuring the mountain bike trails to get them into top shape for our Summer Chairlift Grand Opening. This year, they're kicking off the summer season with a special event – firing up the BlueBird High-Speed quad from noon – 5pm on Thursday, July 2nd and offering FREE LIFT RIDES that entire day! For more info visit http://www.brundage.com.
June 3, 2009
Style Show and Luncheon
Super 8 Staff
The Payette Lakes Progressive Club has scheduled a Willow style show and luncheon at Noon on Tuesday, June 9 at the Shore Lodge in McCall. Tickets are $25 for the event which features chicken crepes on the menu and a no-host bar. Proceeds help fund scholarships to deserving college-bound female students. For more info call 208-634-4557.
May 26, 2009
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