2022 Summer quarterly

2022 Summer quarterly

Parks Recreation & 2022 SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE MOUNTAIN HOME

GENERAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information................................................. 2 Adult Programs.................................................... 3-4 Adult Fitness. ........................................................... 5 Check Us Out............................................................ 6 Preschool Activities & Programs. ............................. 7 Fun For the Family.............................................. 8-10 Youth Programs...................................................... 11 Youth Sports........................................................... 12 Community Events List. ......................................... 13 Trips & Tours .......................................................... 14 Advertising Opportunities...................................... 15 Public Library Programs................................... 16-17 City Parks & Amenities/General Park Info.............. 18 Parks................................................................. 19-22 Sign Me Up & Regsitration Form. .......................... 23 MOUNTAIN HOME PARKS & RECREATION

PARKS & RECREATION REFUND POLICY REFUNDS ARE ISSUED ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (ALL REFUNDS WILL REQUIRE A WRITTEN REQUEST) • Full refunds if the class is filled prior to the receipt of registration. • Full refunds if the class or program is cancelled or if we are unable to place a youth or teen participant on a team. • Full refunds for documented medical condition that prohibits participation. REFUNDS ARE NOT ISSUED: • When the fee paid is less than $5.00. A LATE REGISTRATION FEE: • A $10 Late Registration Fee will be added to specific *programs after the deadline date has passed. *Swim Lessons, Youth Team Sports, and Adult Sports RENEWING YOUR IDAHO BOATING/ATV REGISTRATION? Here is the link https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/boating State of Idaho Parks & Recreation 5657 Warm Springs Ave. | Boise, ID 83716-8700 208.334.4199 | Email: [email protected] Please keep in mind that this is a State of Idaho Parks & Recreation service. This is NOT a service that we here at the City of Mountain Home Parks & Recreation can help you with.

DEPARTMENT Parks & Recreation Office 8am-5pm Monday-Friday 795 S 5thW • 208.587.2112 Recreation Activity Center 440 E 8th N • 208.587.2112 Discovery Building 940 N 5th E • 208.587.2112

LOOKING FOR INSTRUCTORS Teach a class through Parks & Recreation! If you would like to lead/instruct a new program, please contact us at 208.587.2112 with your ideas. Keeping in mind that we publish activity guides 3 times per year, the best times to get in touch are mid January, early July and early November, but we would love to hear your ideas anytime!

LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS CONTACTS Rugby [email protected] Hugh Stephens - 208.587.5406 Pat Stevens - 757.637.5544 Optimist Youth Football & Cheer www.optimistyouthfootball.com/mountain-home Albion SC Idaho [email protected] https://www.albionscidaho.org/ 208-954-4289 Elmore County Youth Baseball [email protected] Elmore County Tigers Fastpitch Softball [email protected]

CITY OF MOUNTAIN HOME PARKS & RECREATION SEASONAL JOB

OPPORTUNITIES Youth Park Maintenance Adult Park Maintenance Youth Sports Officiating Recreation Programs Aide Youth Camps Counselor Aquatics Facility Staff

OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS City Hall/Mayor’s Office........................208.587.2104 Mountain Home Library.......................208.587.4716 Golf Course...........................................208.587.3293 Mountain Home Historical Museum....208.587.6847 Visitor Center........................................208.587.4464 REGISTRATIONWEB SITE: https://mountainhome.sportsites.com

Ages 15-17yrs

Age 18yrs+

15yrs

16yrs+ 16yrs+ 15yrs+

Please contact us at 208-587-2112 or come into our office for further details.

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PARKS & RECREATION MISSION STATEMENT Our mission of the Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is to provide meaningful leisure opportunities and safe recreation facilities that will enhance the quality of life in our community by benefiting the health and well-being of our people

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ADULT PROGRAMS

HANDGUN SELF-DEFENSE EDUCATION & TRAINING Presented by: Defensive Perspective, LLC | Instructor: Bob Kipp

- Ages: 18 + - Children will not be permitted in the classroom or at the range. - Alcohol, illegal drug use, or individuals under the influence will not be permitted in the classroom or at the range. - Inert Polymer Training Handguns will be used in the classroom for instruction, training and demonstration. The only exception will be firearms presented or approved by the instructor. - Defensive Perspective, LLC provides education and training only and does not guarantee individuals will qualify for Idaho State Concealed Carry Weapon Permits as outlined under State Law.

WOMEN’S HANDGUN AND SELF DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W) $60.00 – 5 hours classroom

WOMEN’S CONCEALED CARRY FUNDAMENTALS Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W) $70.00 – 6 hours classroom plus Range Training

Whether you are already comfortable or still getting acquainted with handling firearms, this course will provide you with further training and education. Centered on the concealed carry lifestyle, this course will take a closer look at self-defense handgun options, a variety of defensive shooting techniques, conflict avoidance, situational awareness, the mind and body's reaction to violent encounters, holster and carry considerations and how to develop your own training plan. Includes laser handgun training and the Training Manual "Concealed Carry and Horne Defense Fundamentals" by Michael Martin. *Course qualifies as training for the Idaho Standard Concealed Carry Permit. S 7/9 9:00am-noon & 1pm-4 7/23 9:00am-noon & 1pm-4

A great place to get started. Designed specifically for women considering the purchase of a firearm, the new handgun owner or someone needing to extend their comfort level, this course provides the fundamentals of handgun ownership and the initial steps you can take to stay safer. You will be provided the opportunity to handle both a revolver and semi-automatic handgun and will walk away with a better understanding of their operations and the pros and cons of each. The heart of this course was developed specifically for women by Beth Alcazar, USCCA Associate Editor and Senior Training Counselor and includes the fundamentals of shooting, safe handling of firearms, situational awareness, personal boundary considerations, the survivor mindset, handgun types, ammunition, concealed carry options for women and the use of deadly force. Includes laser handgun shooting, which is a great place to establish your fundamentals before stepping on the range. Includes the Training Manual “Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals” by Beth Alcazar. *Course Qualifies as training for the Idaho Standard Concealed Carry Permit. M &W 5/9 & 5/11 5:30-8:30pm 5/23 & 5/25 5:30-8:30pm WOMAN'S HOME PROTECTION AND SELF-DEFENSIVE Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W) $60.00 – 6 hours Whether you are already comfortable or still getting acquainted with handling firearms, this course will provide you with further training and education. Centered on home protection and self-defense, this course takes a closer look at firearm options, defensive shooting techniques and steps you can take to stay safer in the home. This course will introduce you to concepts of home security, break-in prevention versus intruder delay and your reaction options. With an introduction into layered security concepts (Deter — Detect Delay — Defend), you will walk away with a better understanding of what it takes to protect yourself and your family and methods you can use to develop your own personal protection plan. Includes laser handgun training and the Training Manual "Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals" by Michael Martin. S 6/4 9:00am-noon & 1pm-4 6/18 9:00am-noon & 1pm-4

ENHANCED CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT TRAINING Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W) $150.00 – 8 hours classroom/2 hour range

Designed specifically to address the aspects of the concealed carry lifestyle. Includes firearm safety, understanding semi-automatics and revolvers, conflict avoidance, situational awareness, color codes of awareness, concealed carry permits, ammunition considerations, defensive shooting fundamentals, the legal use of force, violent encounters and their aftermath and concealment carry options. Legal considerations are instructed by a local Law Enforcement Officer. Includes laser handgun training and the Training Manual "Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals" by Michael Martin. *Course qualifies as training for the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Carry Permit. Range training is conducted on a one-on-one basis and is completed at a different time and location from classroom training. Participants will be required to provide their own firearm, ammunition (100 rounds), hearing and eye protection. Includes targets and range fees. S 5/21 8:00am-noon & 1pm-5 8/6 8:00am-noon & 1pm-5 8/20 8:00am-noon & 1pm-5

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ADULT PROGRAMS

FREEZER FRENZIE Ages: 15+

LINE DANCING Ages: 16+ yrs Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Instructor: Jane Nelson Come on out for some line dancing fun! This class will get you moving and grooving! Tu 10:00-11:00am FREE F 6:00-7:00pm FREE SUMMER TENNIS CLINIC - ADULTS Ages: 18+ Location: Richard Aguirre Park Tennis Courts Instructor: Candice Mogan Let's play some tennis! This is a great way to get active this summer, meet new people, and play a fun sport! $15 / person M, W, & F June 6 – 17 10:15 am – 11:15 am M, W, & F July 11 – 22 10:15 am – 11:15 am M, W, & F Aug 1- 12 10:15 am – 11:15 am Looking to take up the relaxing, historic and rewarding hobby of fly-fishing? This class is designed for those fisher women who have never tried fly fishing or are just starting out and need the basic guidance. This is your opportunity to learn all about the equipment, entomology (bugs), types of water, fish species, basic casting and presentation. Brian has over 20+ years of local fly fishing experience and has a wealth of information just waiting to share it with you. This class will be unique as it will be a WOMEN ONLY course. If you have a ladies group, are a mother/daughter duo, or just want to come by yourself, this class is for you! No men allowed. Fee: $100 w/o equip; $35 w/equip Tu 8/16-9/13 6:30-8:00pm INDOOR ARCHERY Ages 9+ yrs. FLY FISHING FOR WOMEN W/ BRIAN REED Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Ages: 14+

Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Instructor: Beth Dickinson & Julie Buckley This class is sponsored by St. Luke’s Elmore

Are you too busy to make family quality dinners as often as you would like to? Come out and prep 10 meals with us! You will create 2 meals of 5 different recipes that will leave the family applauding your culinary skills! Space is limited so sign up soon! Sponsored by St. Luke’s Elmore! This is an ongoing quarterly class, in which we ask participants to sign up for their choice of 2 classes per year as we would like to give opportunity to as many new participants as possible to attend this class. There will be an affordable shopping list of items you will need to bring with you to class. Ongoing Quarterly Class 6:00-8:00pm $15 WREATH WORKSHOPS Ages: 16+ Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff Take time this season to make your own holiday wreath! This ongoing monthly make and take class keeps you on track for the holidays by adding festive décor to your home. Gather your friends and sign up today. Ongoing Monthly Class 6/8, 7/13, 8/17 6:00-8:00pm $20/class* *All supplies included LEARN HOW MONEY WORKS W/ DONNA AUSTIN Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Take control of getting out of debt, budgeting, savings, and protecting yourself and family. Join Donna for 4 Mondays 6:00 p.m. at Parks & Recreation Starting June 6, 2022. Sponsored by PRIMERICA M 6/6-6/27 6:00pm FREE RED CROSS ADULT & PEDIATRIC CPR, AED, AND FIRST AID CLASS Ages: 18+ Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Instructor: Fred Busing Learn valuable life saving skills and receive a valuable certification for personal and professional betterment. Tu & Th 6/21 & 6/23 5:30pm-8:30pm $68

Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) Instructor: Will Heckathorne & Chris Roberson Learn a new skill or improve your archery skills! Fri May 6 – June 10 5:00 – 7:00 pm

$30

*Please bring your own equipment

The Mountain Home Senior Center is Now Open! Monday, Wednesday, riday 9am-2pm Lunch served 12 noon located at 1000 N. 3rd East

Join us every other Wednesday from 1-3pm

Mountain Home Parks

& Recreation will be providing

fun organized activities for FREE !

for more information about upcoming trips and

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ADULT FITNESS

POWERFLOW YOGA Ages: 9+ Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Instructor: Charlie Francisco

BAILANDO This class is sponsored by St. Luke’s Elmore Ages: 15 yrs.+ (Kids Are Welcome With An Adult) Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) Instructor: Alejandra Madrigal

Yoga is a healthy, fun, social, and gentle activity that can be beneficial to anyone! Join Charlie for 1 hour of quality flow yoga! Please bring yoga mat, leg strap, and 2 yoga blocks. M-F 5:30 - 6:30 am $20 / month Tu, Th, S 9:00 - 10:00 am F 5:00 - 6:00 pm FIT AND FALL PROOF Ages: 18+ yrs Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Get Active! Join our Fit and Fall Proof class today! Reduce your risk of falling accidents, it’s never too late to start. Remember an active lifestyle helps reduce your risk for falls. M, W, F 10:00-11:00am FREE ZUMBA This class is sponsored by St. Luke’s Elmore Ages: 15 yrs.+ Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) Instructors: Amy Herrboldt, Lori Bott Join Amy & Lori as they instruct this fun Latin in-spired dance fitness class. You will be movin’ and groovin’ your way into shape. Thank You St. Luke’s Elmore for Sponsoring! Tu & Th 6:30pm FREE COUCH TO CONFIDENT Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) Instructors: Amy Herrboldt & Lori Bott $50 / person This is a 6 week workout for beginners and intermediate participants. Designed to work all major muscle groups with an emphasis of strength training with a splash of cardio. W 4/6 - 5/11 4:30 pm W 6/1 - 7/6 4:30 pm W 7/27 - 8/31 4:30 pm PUMPJAM: GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING

Bailando Fitness is a fast-paced dance cardio workout routine that ensures a total body workout. Its done in a fun & interactive manner. It helps you reduce stress, boost memory, diminish depression, burn calories, increase energy, better balance, and helps your heart. This FREE class is sponsored by St. Luke's Elmore! Classes will not take place during June 20th – July 8th. M &W 5:30-6:30pm FREE POUND FITNESS This class is sponsored by Ages: 15 yrs.+ Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) Instructor: Aura Schell-Potts Don’t just listen to music – BECOME THE MUSIC. Get your CARDIO and strength TRAINING all in one rocking workout. POUND is designed for all fitness levels and provides an EXHILERATING atmosphere to let loose, tone up and ROCKOUT! M 7:00pm FREE W 6:00pm FREE OPEN PICKLEBALL Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th North) Pickleball is a racquet sport, which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a double’s badminton court. The net is similar to a tennis net but is mounted two inches lower. The game is played with a hard paddle and a polymer whiffle ball. Players of all ages enjoy this fun-filled game with their friends and family. Open to all skill levels. M 6:30-9:30pm and/or $5 monthly Th 10:30am-12:30pm $5 monthly

Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) Instructor: Lori Bott, Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Beginning: April 6

This is a fun strength training class that utilizes many formats to touch all the major muscle groups and keep it fun and fresh. Never a dull moment, and a group of ladies that are welcoming and helpful to one another. We invite you to join us! First class is free. Come check it out! W & F 11:00 am $30/mo

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CHECK US OUT!

READY SET PLAY! FINANCIAL ASSIsTANCE for youth PROGRAMs Thanks to generous donations from local community members and organizations. Mountain Home Recreation offers financial assistance through the Ready, Set, Play! Program. This program is funded entirely by public donations and is designed to reduce the cost of enrollment in recreational programs for children.

SATURDAY NIGHTS AT DUSK! CARL MILLER PARK! FREE!

Mountain Home Parks and Recreation believes in the opportunity for all kids to play.

Ready, Set, Play applications are available online(see website below) and at the Mountain Home Parks & Recreation office. The application only takes a few minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed and assistance will be determined within 10 business days. If you know someone who could benefit from this program or you would like to make a donation, please call the Parks and Rec office 208-587-2112.

JUNE 25 - E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL JULY 9 - ENCANTO JULY 30 - SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS AUG 20 - GREASE AUG 27 - RUDY SEPT 24 - THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN

HTTPS://MOUNTAIN-HOME.US/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-REC R MENTS 8AM-5PM M-F 795 S. 5TH W.

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS

DISCOVERY 2022-2023 Ages: 3-5 yrs. (must be potty trained) Location: Discovery Building (940 N. 5th E.)

FUN IN THE SUN Ages: Preschoolers 3-5 yrs

Location: Discovery Bldg. (940 N. 5th E.) Instructed by: Mrs. Pippin & Mrs. Kennedy

Welcome to the Discovery Preschool Program, specifically designed for the fully potty trained 3-5 year old preschooler! Our goal is to set the stage with a safe, interesting, and fun environment; dedicated teachers, loving parents, and eager young minds. We provide the opportunity for your child to develop socially, emotionally, creatively, and physically. Our program will help your child learn their letters, numbers, colors and shapes; while working on their fine and large motor skills, social skills, and cognitive skills. The teaching staff at Discovery Preschool consists of Chris Pippin and Jennifer Kennedy, both whom are college educated and are backed by years of experience in educating young children. Does your youngster need a sense of accomplishment? This program will provide children with a creative environment to learn and master the basic skills needed to start Kindergarten. This is continuous. program (Sept-May) runs according to the School District 193 calendar. Begins August 23rd and/or August 24th Re-Enrollment for returning students starts May 2nd, 2022. Enrollment for new students begins June 1st, 2022. M &W 8:00-11:30am $129/month + $8 T-Shirt Fee Tu & Th a.m. class 8:00-11:30am $129/month + $8 T-Shirt Fee Tu & Th p.m. class 12:30-2:30pm $85/month + $8 T-Shirt Fee *Wed p.m. Enrichment 11:30am-1:30pm $49/month *Enrichment Wednesday is open to children ages 3-6. Children will need to bring a lunch. Children enrolled in the M/W class & the Enrichment class will not need to be picked up onWednesdays until Enrichment class is over at 1:30.

Keep your preschooler active and entertained this summer with our July Fun in the Sun Program! Classes will include various field trips, visits to different city parks and swimming at the wading pool! Reserve your child's spot today! Children must be potty trained, and bring lunch & water bottles daily. M &W 7/11 - 7/27 8:30am-12:30pm $129

CRAFTY CREATORS Ages 3-5 yrs. Location: Discovery Building (940 N. 5th E.)

WWW.MOUNTAIN-HOME.US/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-REC/ | 7 These programs help prepare preschoolers for organized sports and to teach basic motor skills needed to become an athlete. Parents will work one on one with their child using a step-by-step approach to make sports fun! Smart Baseball: Ages 3-5 years Location: Legacy Park T &Th 6/7 - 6/23 5:30pm-6:15pm $15/participant Start Smart Tennis: Ages 3-5 years Location: Richard Aguirre Park T & Th 7/12 - 7/28 5:30pm-6:15pm $15/participant Start Smart Soccer: Ages 3-5 years Location: Richard Aguirre Park T & Th 9/13 -9/29 5:30pm-6:15pm $15/participant This is a parent involved program! From painting to lego building, this awesome program will keep your preschooler engaged and having fun! Children will be proud to show off their crafty creations! Tu 6/7 - 6/28 11:00am –Noon $49 Tu 7/5 -7/26 11:00am –Noon $49 COOL CRAWLYS Ages: 3-5 yrs Location: Discovery Building (940 N. 5th E.) Preschoolers will explore the fun world of insects in this amazing 2-day camp! Bug hunting, creepy-crawly creations, games, exploration, and crafts are all part of the fun! Participants must be potty trained. M &W 6/13 & 6/15 9am-12pm $49 START SMART SPORTS

START SMART MOVE AND PLAY Ages: 2-3 yrs. Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W)

The Start Smart Move and Play program teaches children (ages 2-3) the basic fine and gross motor skills necessary to create a solid foundation for future skills and activities that are part of everyday life. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents fine and gross motor skills in a fun and stress-free environment. T & Th 5/3 - 5/26 5:30pm-6:15pm $15/participant

SUPER SCIENCE Ages: 3-5 yrs Location: Discovery Building (940 N. 5th E.)

Get ready for some engaging interactive science experiments! Hands on science exploration will enhance social, motor, and developmental skills. Preschoolers will be learning about life and science all while playing and having fun! Participants must be potty trained! Tu 6/7 - 6/28 9:30am-10:30am $49 Tu 7/5 - 7/26 9:30am-10:30am $49

FUN FOR THE FAMILY FOOT GOLF & TOSS N GOLF Location: Richard Aguirre Park

ST. LUKE’S COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT FUND PARTNERSHIP Amazing things happen when people and Parks and Recreation

Experience TWO NEW versions of Golf! Fun for the whole Family & FREE! Toss N’ Golf and Soccer Golf! We encourage you to secure your tee time 208-587-2112, but it is not required. Course maps available to download @ mountain-home.us/ parks-rec or available on site. Tu Soccer Golf beginning in May 5:00pm-8:00pm Th Toss N’ Golf beginning in May 5:00pm-8:00pm

come together! Greater things can be accomplished with partnerships! Thanks to the St. Luke’s Community Health Improvement Fund, The City of Mountain Home Parks & Recreation is able to offer classes that better the overall health of individuals and families in our community. Together we were able to offer you free fitness opportunities, healthy cooking courses for families, youth cooking classes, and family adventure days. Thank you St. Luke’s for your ongoing support!

The Walker Family enjoying the day at the McCall Winter Carnival!

RATTLESNAKE ROUNDERS DISC GOLF CLUB Bring out your discs and come to the Rattlesnake Rounders Disc Golf Club! We play at Optimist Park, 3 Island State Park and Mtn Home Airforce Base throughout the month. It costs $20 for a # tag for the and $1 ace pot each week (optional) or it's free to just come have fun and play with us. We have lots of extra discs to loan out if needed to play. Our first league night will be April 7th @ 5:30pm at 3 Island Crossing State Park in Glenn’s Ferry. Start time is 6:00pm once we have enough daylight to finish. Thursday nights will finish the first week of October and we wrap up the season with our 2 round championship Saturday Oct 15th. The first round will start @ 10am at Optimist Park and the second round will start @ 2pm at 3 Island in Glenn’s Ferry. Rotating Schedule: • 1st Thursday of the month is @ 3 Island in Glenns Ferry (need a parks pass or $7 to enter the park) • 2nd and 4th Thursday is @ Optimist Park in Mtn Home • 3rd Thursday is @ Mtn Home Air Force Base Gunfighter Course (base pass needed) • 5th Thursday (June 30 and Sept 29) TBA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/391039464601562 Discgolfscene: https://www.discgolfscene.com/leagues/Rattlesnake_ Rounders_2022

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SATURDAY , JUNE 1 1 TH @ LEGACY PARK

Free Fishing Day! 2022

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The City of Mountain Home and the Idaho Fish & Game Reserve Officers are hosting this fun event in which all anglers can celebrate a day of fishing ! Legacy Park , Saturday June 11th 9am - 1pm There will be lots of fun prizes , food , water , and a limited number of loaner rods ! For more info please call 208 - 587 - 2112

IDAHO'S FREE FISHING DAY Idaho's Free Fishing Day is an annual event held the second Saturday in June. All anglers, residents and nonresidents, can celebrate the day by fishing Idaho's waters without a license. If you've never been fishing, Free Fishing Day is also a great day to learn. Fish and Game personnel and volunteers set up several free events at local fishing waters throughout the state to help first- timers discover the joys of fishing. There are a limited number of loaner rods and reels available to practice with but if you have your own equipment you are encouraged to bring it. All other fishing rules and regulations including creel limits, opening dates and tackle restrictions remain in effect. Always check the seasons and rules for the water where you plan to go fishing.

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FUN FOR THE FAMILY

SUNDAE SPLASH N DASH Dates: Saturday, July 9th Location: Legacy Park Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

Celebrate National Parks & Recreation and National Ice Cream Month with us at the Sundae Splash n Dash! This truly is an event for youth of all abilities, to enhance confidence through fitness & fun! Race will include lots of fun water involved obstacles Preschool Division: 3-5yrs (must be accompanied by parent) • Run is ¼ mile Junior Division: 6-10yrs • Run is 1 mile Senior Division: 11-15yrs • Run is 1 1/2 mile Fee: $20

JULY 13-16

STARGAZING Ages: 6-12 w/parent; 13 yrs + w/o parent Location: Parks & Rec. & Legacy Park Instructor: Brian Orban

SUNDAE SPLASH N DASH MOUNTAIN HOME PARKS & RECREATION JULY IS NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH & NATIONAL PARKS & RECREATION MONTH! COME CELEBRATE WITH US! $20 This is an event for youth of all abilities ages 3-15yrs to enhance their self confidence through fitness and fun! Race will include lots of fun water involved obstacles! Course Lengths: Preschool Division: 3-5yrs (must be accompanied by adult) Run is 1/4 mile Junior Division : 6-10yrs Run is 1 mile Senior Division 11- 15yrs: Run is 1 1/2 miles @ Legacy Park

Learn to identify many constellations, stars, planets, and other celestial wonders through this one-day class. Classroom and field instruction will introduce students to the nighttime sky without having to rely on computer-based applications found on smart phones, iPads, etc. Field instruction will take place at Legacy Park after classroom instruction. F On-going Monthly Classes 4/8, 5/6, 6/10, 7/15, & 8/5 6:00 - 9:00pm $2/person or $5/family GO SKATEBOARDING DAY! Location: Richard Aguirre Skate Park We are excited to announce that with a partnership with St. Luke’s Children’s Injury Prevention Team we will be hosting the Go Skateboarding Day! This event will be super educational, fun, and another opportunity for kids to enjoy our new Mountain Home Skate Park located in Richard Aguirre Park. Free safety gear, food, and even a competition will be on the schedule for this event. Tu 6/21 6:00 - 8:00 pm

*Registration Fee includes tshirt, free ice cream, and hot dog meal from the Hangry Grill!

CORN HOLE CRAZE Location: Railroad Park

ICE CREAM HOT DOGS FUN!

JULY 9TH 2022

SAT 10A-1PM

Cornhole Craze! Free! Join us Wednesday nights starting June 1st at 5:30pm for some cornhole competition! This is a perfect time to bring your friends and family out to enjoy this popular new sport!

*Pre Registration Required!

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

ADVENTURE CAMP: THE SUMMER GAMES! Adventure Camp: The Summer Games 2022 Ages: 6-10 yrs. Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W)

INVENTORS CAMP Ages: 8-12 yrs Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Instructor: Brian Orban

Adventure Camp is a 10 week long summer program loaded with activities to keep kids on the go all summer long! The adventures these campers go on are necessary for youngsters to develop lifelong memories, friendships, skills and knowledge for the world around them. Kids are engaged and experience new ideas daily. M-F beg. 1st week of June 8:30am-5:30pm $119/week* *Buy 5 weeks get the 6th week FREE! Week 1: June 6 - 10 My-craft Nature Week 2: June 13 - 17 Career Card! Week 3: June 20 - 24 We-Love Sports Week 4: June 27 - July 1 Picture-nary! Week 5: July 5 - 8 Battleship Cruise! Week 6: July 11 - 15 Travel on Rainbow Path! Week 7: July 18 - 22 Hungry, Hungry Kiddos! Week 8: July 25 - 29 Brain-ium! Week 9: Aug 1 - 5 Keeping it Classic! Week 10: Aug 8 - 12 Take a Chance! ITTY BITTY BOBBINS-SEWING CAMP Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) Instructor: Misty Petzoldt This class will teach a variety of basic machine and sewing safety skills. Your child will have the opportunity to go on a field trip to shop for fabric and then have class time in which they will create their own personal reusable shopping bag! Participants will be required to bring their own sewing machine. Please be sure to wear closed toed shoes to class! M-Th 8/1 - 8/4 9:00am-11:30am $65* *(bring extra money for fabric cost) THIS IS ROCKET SCIENCE! Ages: 8-12 yrs. Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Instructor: Brian Orban From building to launching this all inclusive class will ignite your imagination, the sky is never the limit when it comes to rockets! 2 Days – Friday and Saturday May 20 & 21 June 3 & 4 July 15 & 16 Fridays: 6:00 - 8:00pm Saturdays: 10:00am - noon $20/participant OUT OF THIS WORLD SPACE CAMP! Ages: 7-13 yrs. Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) Be prepared to explore the realms of space in this interactive camp. Students will experience model building of the solar system, rocket building, a field trip to Faulkner Planetarium and night of Stargazing! Please bring a drink and snack daily. M - F 6/6 - 6/10 9am-1pm $35 M - F 7/11 - 7/15 9am-1pm $35 M - F 8/1 - 8/5 9am-1pm $35

WWW.MOUNTAIN-HOME.US/DEPARTMENTS/PARKS-REC/ | 11 COME PLAY!.....with the Traveling Playground! Enjoy free, organized activities such as soccer, football, basketball, jump rope activities, volleyball, tag games & much more! The Traveling Playground will be at various Mountain Home Park locations, see the schedule below and…COME PLAY! Mondays Legacy Park 1920 N. Hasket St. Tuesdays Carl Miller Park 495 n. 10th E. Wednesdays Ridgecrest Park 1355 S. 5thW (off of Gregory Lane) Thursdays Don Etter Park 413 NWWood Duck Fridays Richard Aguirre Park 990 Mckenna Dr Discover the world of engineering! Students in this camp will use different areas of STEM to build, create, connect, and develop. Let’s start your journey into innovation! M &W 6/13 & 6/15 9:30am-11:30am $35 M &W 7/18 & 7/20 9:30am-11:30am $35 M &W 8/8 & 8/10 9:30am-11:30am $35 JUST THINK! MATH CAMP Ages: 8-12 yrs Location: Parks & Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Instructor: Brian Orban Summer math camp is a great way to keep student’s math skills sharp with interactive learning, fun activities and challenges. Tu & Th 6/14 & 6/16 9:30am-11:30am $35 Tu & Th 7/19 & 7/21 9:30am-11:30am $35 Tu & Th 8/9 & 8/11 9:30am-11:30am $35 YOUTH SONGWRITING WORKSHOP WITH ASHLEY DAVIS Ages: 12 – 17 Location: Parks and Recreation (795 S. 5th W) Spotify verified artist, Ashley Davis, is a member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers). She released 2 songs last year and is set to work on her first EP this year, as well as two more singles! She wants to invest in young songwriters, so now is your chance! If you are a young songwriter looking to refine your skills, this workshop is for you! Learn tools for songwriting and try them out during our workshop while you receive one-on-one encouraging feedback! S 8/27 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm $40 TRAVELING PLAYGROUND Date: June 6-July 29 Time: 11:00am

YOUTH SPORTS CO-ED T-BALL Ages: 4-5 yrs Location: Legacy Park Registration Deadline: April 29th

KICKBALL KIDS -OPEN PLAY KICKBALL LEAGUE Ages: 7-11yrs Location: MHHS JV Baseball Fields

This super fun sports program is intended for the participation of disabled and special needs children in which they can optimize their confidence, physical functioning and enhance their overall well-being. S 6/4-6/25 10:00-11:00am FREE FALL SOCCER Location: Legacy Park Fall Soccer Season 2022- Registration Deadline is August 19th . Games Start September 17th. This program is for boys and girls ages 4-12, with league divisions as follows: 4/5yr Co-Ed • 6/7 Girls • 6/7 Boys • 8/9 Girls • 8/9 Boys • 10/12 Girls • 10/12 Boys Age is determined by first game scheduled. Practices are twice a week at the volunteer coaches’ convenience, games will be played on Saturday mornings, and sometimes Friday evenings at Legacy Park. Cost is $22 per participant. Volunteer Coaches & Sponsors needed! SUMMER TENNIS CLINIC - YOUTH Ages: 6 - 17 yrs Location: Richard Aguirre Park Tennis Courts Instructor: Candice Mogan Let's play some tennis! This is a great way to get active this summer, meet new people, and play a fun sport! $15 / person M, W, & F June 6 – 17 9:00 am – 10:15 am M, W, & F July 11 – 22 9:00 am – 10:15 am M, W, & F Aug 1- 12 9:00 am – 10:15 am 4TH OF JULY CHEER CAMP Ages: 5-14 yrs. Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) This is the perfect introductory cheer camp for kids! Kids will learn basic cheerleading motions, terminology, jumps and a special dance to perform at the 4th of July celebration in Carl Miller Park! Sign up today and support our local MHHS Cheer Program! Performance will be Monday July 4th at Carl Miller, Practices will be at the Recreation Activities Center Fri., July 1 & Sat., July 2 - 6-7pm. $29 includes tshirt INDOOR ARCHERY Ages 9+ yrs.

This fun all American summer sport is an introductory league for young boys and girls to learn how to hit a ball for a “T”, field a position, run bases, and interact in a “team” environment. Practices are scheduled at the volunteer coaches’ convenience and games will be played on weekday evenings during the month of June. Fee: $22 includes t-shirt, participants must supply their own mitt If you would like to be a volunteer coach or be a sponsor for a team, please call us at 208-587-2112. GIRLS SOFTBALL Ages: 7-12 yrs Location: Legacy Park Registration Deadline: April 29th Participants in this program can build confidence and learn fundamentals of softball in which any skill level can play all while experiencing a fun team environment. All games and practices are held locally at Legacy Park . Practices are scheduled at the volunteer coaches’ convenience and games will be played on weekday evenings during the month of June. Fee: $22 includes t-shirt, participants must supply their own mitt If you would like to be a volunteer coach or be a sponsor for a team, please

call us at 208-587-2112. COACH PITCH BASEBALL Ages: 6-10 yrs. Location: Legacy Park Registration Deadline: April 29th

The Jr Bees Coach Pitch Baseball program is a great place to start for kids looking to advance from a T-ball league or have never played baseball before. This program focuses on fundamentals in which participants can build skills to prepare for the seasons ahead and become a successful and confident ball player. Participants will be placed on teams according to age and skill level (see skill level description below). Most importantly your child will have fun! Your child will be placed on a team with a volunteer coach and games will be played during the month of June on Tuesdays and Thursdays, practice may start as early as May 16th,2022. As members of Junior Bees, kids receive the opportunity to attend a Salt Lake Bees baseball game, a Bees T-shirt and hat, and access to exclusive discounts and offers from the Bees. Members also have the unique opportunity to attend clinics at Smith’s Ballpark that are exclusive to Junior Bees members. At the clinics, kids will be able to learn fundamentals on the field directly from Bees players and also enjoy a tour of the Bees clubhouse. Fee: $22 includes t-shirt, participants must supply their own mitt Beginner -player has never played baseball or is graduating from a Tball league Intermediate -player can catch, throw, field, and hit comfortably Advanced -understand basic rules of baseball, field positions, can throw, catch, hit, and field confidently, your player may be subject to advancing into our local Minors/Majors League Elmore County Baseball

Location: Recreation Activity Center (440 E. 8th N) Instructor: Will Heckathorne & Chris Roberson Learn a new skill or improve your archery skills! Fri May 6 – June 10 5:00 – 7:00 pm

$30

*Please bring your own equipment

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COMMUNITY EVENTS LIST

Elmore County Fair & Rodeo/Glenns Ferry Fairgrounds Summer Concert/Carl Miller Park/6pm to 8pm Summer Concert/Carl Miller Park/6pm to 8pm

July 14-17

APRIL 2022 April 16

July 22 July 29 July 30

Easter Extravaganza/All In Church/9am to 2pm/Carl Miller Park

Arbor Day Celebration/Parsk & Recreation/Drive Thru event/4pm-6:30 pm

April 29

Movies In The Park/Carl Miller Park

AUGUST 2022 August 6

MAY 2022 May 1

August 5th Summer Concert/Carl Miller Park

May 7 Cinco de Mayo Cancelled/Carl Miller Park Flea Market/Railroad Park/7am to 2pm Farmers Market/Railroad Park/7am to 2pm

Relay For Life/Carl Miller Park Basque Picnic/Basque Park/ Festival of Beer/Carl Miller Park

August 6 August 7 August 13 August 15 August 20 August 27

May 7 May 7 May 7

May Makers Market/9am to 3pm/The Hub Plaza/Monthly Parks & Recreation Kite Day/Drive Thru Days Crazy Dayz/Carnival – 11 am to 5pm/Chamber of Commerce Event – June 10th or 11th

Shakespeare in the Park

May 14

Movies In The Park/Carl Miller Park Movies In The Park/Carl Miller Park

May 29-?

SEPTEMBER 2022 September 11

JUNE 2022 June 6

September 10 Air Force Appreciation Day – TBD/Carl Miller Park

June 5th Patriot Thunder/Carl Miller Park

Movies In The Park/Carl Miller Park

September 24

Free Fishing Day/Legacy Park

June 11 June 18 June 18

OCTOBER 2022 October 15 & 16 October 15th & 16th Highland Games &World Fair/ Carl Miller Park October 28

Freedom for Fighters 5K/Legacy Park Juneteenth Celebration/Carl Miller Park Daniel Dopps Rodeo/Optimist Park

June 24-25

Spooktacular in the Park/Carl Miller Park or at the Hub Plaza

JULY 2022 July 4

DECEMBER 2022 December 3

Annual 4th of July Celebration/Carl Miller Park Fireworks at Dusk/Mountain Home Golf Course Summer Concert/Carl Miller Park/6pm to 8pm

July 4 July 8 July 9

December 3rd Christmas Parade/Downtown/

Light the Forest/Rail Road Park/

December 3

Movies In The Park/Carl Miller Park

Summer Concert/Carl Miller Park/6pm to 8pm

July 15

Fee: $50.00 Includes lunch each day and dinner on Thursday Theater is a life-long hobby that has room for everyone. The course will give kids a solid founda a on and open their minds to the endless possibili i es of the arts. Students will be taught by working theater professionals on topics including ac c ng, blocking and stage posi i ons, movement, voice, character development and ac c ng styles. There will also be lessons on audi i oning, costume make-up and set design. Each day will end with a rehearsal for the end-of-camp show to be performed on Thursday evening for family, friends and the public. Our camp directors have more than 70 years’ experience teaching and working in theater. www.glennsferrytheatre.org or call 208 580 4202

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TRIPS & TOURS GOLDEN GROUP GETAWAYS SPONSORED BY ST. LUKE’S ELMORE

ROPES COURSE ADVENTURE Ages: 16+ yrs Location: Meet at Parks and Recreation at 11:30 am

*Please wear good walking shoes. We recommend that you can walk on an incline, be steady on feet to ensure an enjoyable trip, walkers are welcome for you to bring. NATIONAL OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST & FESTIVAL Location: Meet at Parks and Recreation at 8:00 am; Return at 5:00pm Fiddle your way through the National Old Time Fiddlers Contest & Festival!We will be traveling to Weiser, Idaho to jam to many musical genres, grab a bite with the food vendors, check out the craft & merchandise vendors, watch the lineup of impressive local talent, and see the Saturday Parade! For more information call our office. Saturday, June 25th $5 / person (Transportation included)* *Bring Money for lunch HELLS CANYON BOAT TOUR For Active Seniors! Ages: 55+ Location: Departure at 7:30 am from Parks and Recreation Have a splashing great time and experience different classes of rapids from Class I to V! Enjoy a comforting family-style meal in Hells Canyon and go for a fun ride in a jet boat raft! Th 9/22 $135 per person* *Transportation & Lunch Provided WARHAWK AIR MUSEUM Take a tour of the amazing Warhawk Air Museum and have the opportunity to be a part of the Kilroy Coffee Klatch. This is a great opportunity to see some nostalgic WWII memorabilia as well as many other military treasures. Afterwards, we will eat lunch at the Golden Corral Buffet, bring extra money for lunch! Free to Veterans Tu 5/3 8:15am-2:30pm $15/person EDWARDS GREENHOUSE MOTHER’S DAY TRIP Ages: 15+ Celebrate Mother’s Day with us as we head out to Edwards Greenhouse & Flower Shop! Edwards Greenhouse is full of history and is unique as it is heated by geothermal water. You will be mesmerized by the variety of beautiful plants and flowers available and that are grown locally! Bring extra money to purchase your favorite plants and for lunch! Th 5/5 10:00am-3:00pm $5/person FAMILY WHITE WATER RAFTING Ages: 5+; (Ages 5- 17 Must be accompanied by an adult) Location: Meet at Parks and Recreation at 9:30 am Gather your family for a SPLASH as we explore the Main Payette! This three- hour, eight-mile river trip is loaded with class ll and class lll rapids that will have you create new experiences with the family! Saturday, July 30th $60/per Adult; $42/per child* *Transportation Included

Experience the outdoors in a new way! This Ropes Challenge is packed with 2 -3 hours of thrill and features a 17 – element ropes challenge that overlooks the beautiful Idaho forest alongside the North Fork of the Payette River! S 6/18 11:30am $65* *Transportation Included

MOHO Market

FIRST SATURDAYS

MAY 7 JUNE 4 JULY 2 AUGUST 6 SEPTEMBER 3 OCTOBER 1 9AM - 2PM

FOOD TRUCKS LIVE MUSIC RAFFLES HANDMADE AGRICULTURE

ARTISAN VENDORS

At The Hub Plaza 190 E 2nd S St, Mountain Home

CHILDREN 4-12 CAN JOIN OUR NEW CLUB! SPONSORED BY: COMPLETE ACTIVITES & EARN $5 TO SPEND ON PRODUCE.

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ACTIVITY GUIDE Approximately 11,000 copies are distributed each season through direct mail to all City residents, Mountain Home AFB residents and Postal customers. An additional 5,000 copies are distributed through the Parks & Recreation office, other city office and many local businesses FORMAT INFORMATION • All ads are in full color in a news print guide • Must be print ready, flat. CMY and at least 300 dpi • Acceptable image formats: jpeg, pdf, or tiff ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

WEBSITE ADS With any multiple ads purchased have your logo linked to the Mountain Home Parks & Recreation website for the duration of the ad run! • 2 ad commitment - $40

ISSUES Summer Fall/Winter Winter/Spring

DISTRIBUTION 3rdWeek of April 3rdWeek of August 3rdWeek of December If you have any questions, pease contact 208.587.2112 or [email protected]

Cost per ad in 1 guide

Cost per ad in 2 guides

Width

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9.25”

4.5” 8.5”

$225 $175 $125

$400 $300 $200 $100

3”

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On any given day there are approximately 500 children in foster care in Idahowho are over the age of 12. You can help by becoming a foster parent! Once you accept a teen placement youwon’t be left on your own. There

aremany supports for the teen and for you as a foster parent. Take the next step! Scan the QR code belowtofind an Information Meeting in your area. Visit FosteringIdaho.org. Call 2-1-1.

foster | Serve | Support Fostering Idaho

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PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS YOUTH PROGRAMMING

TEENS PROGRAMMING Teens After Hours – Once a month the library will host a Teen After Hours event

Fun interactive programming for your tiny tots going on at the library almost every day of the week. • Play Pals - every Monday at 10:30 am (This program will pause for the summer – last class May 16th) • Bilingual Storytime – every Tuesday at 10:30am • Storytime Club – every Tuesday at 11:00am • Active Tots – every Thursday at 10:30 am (This program will pause for the summer – last class May 19th) • Music & Movement – every Wednesday & Friday at 10:00 am & 11:30 am

from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. These events are for kids ages 12-18. • Thursday - April 21st - Taste Test Challenge/Core Suffix • Wednesday - May 18th - Nerf Battle • Wednesday - June 22nd - No Bake Cooking Class • Thursday - July 21st - Nerf Battle • Thursday - August 25th - Game Night

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2022 PROGRAM Come and “dive deep” into the library this summer! The Summer Reading program theme this year is “Ocean of Possibilities”. Choose from a vast selection of popular and classic books all summer long to earn popular prizes. SRP is designed to help kids maintain or improve the reading skills they developed during the school year throughout the summer and is available to ALL kids ages birth through 18. (Non- residential student library card fees are waived on new or renewed cards during SRP) This six week program will be full of make & take crafts and activities based on age group, fun family events, and more. We are even offering a “Discover your Town’s History” scavenger hunt for an additional prize.

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

Kids ages 5 and up can stop by the library after school to engage in creative, educational, and fun events each week. All classes will pause for the summer after the 3rd week in May. Classes will restart the first week of September.

• Steam Tykes – every Wednesday at 3:15 pm • Crafternoon – every Thursday at 3:15 pm • Gaming Arcade – third Friday of each month at 3:15 pm

Lotus Flower Lantern Class – In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Is- lander Month, a member of the Korean Spirit and Culture Project will show us how to make a lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames. Then they will share a short documentary film. This program is for Tweens and Teens (ages 10-18) and all supplies will be provided. There is no fee for this event but limited kits are available so registration is required. Register on our website or give us a call. • Friday - May 13th, 4:15-5:30 pm

2022 Summer Reading Program sign-ups – Be ready to start on the first day of SRP. Stop by the Library to sign-up and receive your swag bag! Early signups start Monday, May 23rd and run until Tuesday, May 31st.

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PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS Murder Mysteries – The library hosts a Murder Mystery dinner party multiple times a year. Signs ups will be posted about 6 weeks before each event on our Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/mountainhomelibrary)

Next Murder Mystery Dinner Party – Thursday, June 30th

FAMILY PROGRAMS & EVENTS Game Night – Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and come spend the evening at the library playing all your favorite board games. The Library has a huge collect of games in all age ranges. Tuesday, April 26th (7:00-9:00 pm) the library will have all of our games available to play plus we will have snacks and beverages to enjoy. El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day) - or Dia, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly in April. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all

Summer Reading Program officially begins Wednesday, June 1st! Using the Reader Zone App participants are able to track their reading and earn prizes for doing so. Paper reading logs will also be available for those who would prefer a physical copy. Program will end on Monday, July 11th! ADULT PROGRAMMING The library has a variety of clubs and groups that meet weekly at the library. Come join the fun! New members are always welcome. • Bridge Club – groups meet the 1st and 3rd Monday and Tuesday as well as the 2nd and 4thWednesday at 1:00 pm (call or stop by if you’re interested in joining a group) • Library Book Club – 2ndWednesday of each month at 6:00 pm (Free coffee provided) • Knitting Group – every Friday at noon Adult Craft Night – Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month for a FREE craft project. Both adults and teens are welcome. All supplies will be provided by the library unless otherwise noted. • May 10th (7:00-8:00 pm) – Terrarium

linguistic and cultural backgrounds. • Friday - April 29th, 3:30 pm

Geodes & Thunder Eggs Presentation - Guy Ditorrice, formerly known as the Oregon Fossil Guy will be joining us at the library for a hands on presentation on geodes and thunder eggs. This event is for all ages with take home hand outs and free rock specimens for our younger patrons, while supplies last. • Saturday - May 21st, 10:30-11:30 am Interactive Movie Nights – Enjoy your favorite movies in a whole new way. Participants are given a FREE bag of goodies and an instruction sheet to follow along with during the movie. Sing, yell, eat, play, and interact with your favorite characters plus a room full of your neighbors. • Wednesday - May 25th, 7:00-9:00 pm – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs • Thursday - July 28th, 7:00-9:00 pm – Labyrinth To easily check out our calendar and stay on top of your account, check out the Ida – An Idaho Library App

• June 14th (7:00-8:00 pm) – Bird Nest Neklace • July 12th (7:00-8:00 pm) – Flower Pounding Art • August 9th (7:00-8:00 pm) – Rock Cactus

Growing Gardeners – Join us for some gardening basics on Saturday afternoon. We will cover everything from how to read a seed packet and useful terminology to plant basics and composting.

• May 14th, 1:00 pm • May 21st, 1:00 pm • May 28th, 1:00 pm • June 4th, 1:00 pm

*All programs and events at the library are FREE to the public.

For the most current information, check out our website: https://mhlibrary.org/ or follow us on our social Media.

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