Twin Falls Welcome Mat

Magic Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pops Concert, Burley – Feb 7

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Magic Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pops Concert, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at King Fine Arts Center, 2100 Park Ave., with more than 60 musicians from Mini-Cassia area. Dennis Byington is guest conductor and is the orchestra’s assistant conductor. He has a long list of theatrical pit orchestra performances and has conducted a number of large choirs. He is a violinist in the Magic Philharmonic and has served as a section leader. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for students, at Welch Music or Book Plaza in Burley and The Book Store in Rupert. Magicphilharmonic.org.

Lincoln Day Celebration – Feb 11

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The Republican Members and Associates are hosting a Lincoln Day Celebration on February 11 with a dinner show at Canyon Crest. Scott Rasmussen, author, political analyst and public opinion pollster will be the guest speaker. A VIP Cocktail party will be held at 5:30 pm, cocktail hour is at 6 pm and the dinner show starts at 7 pm. Decadent desserts will also be auctioned after dinner. Tables and individual tickets are available by phone at 420-6954, email and online. Deadline for reservations is February 8.

McManus in Love – Feb 10

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Get in the spirit of Valentine’s Day with a performance of “McManus in Love,” a one-man comedy written by nationally renowned humor writer Patrick F. McManus, and starring his indentured actor, Tim Behrens. Follow the hilarious antics of the young Pat and his pal Crazy Eddie Muldoon, as they discover their fear of the dark is child’s play compared to their fear of girls! Actor Tim Behrens portrays the one-man cast of 15 characters, including a bat, a bear, a bicycle, and an even stranger assortment of humans. Tickets are $23 for adults, $18 for children and are available at the CSI Fine Arts Box Office, by calling 732-6288, or by going online to http://tickets.csi.edu Sponsored by KLIX.

Magic Valley Advertising Federation – Feb 9

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The Magic Valley Advertising Federation invites you to learn about “The Advertising Success Of Budweiser” on February 9 at the Shilo Inn in Twin Falls. This will be a great opportunity to see how Budweiser produces the TV commercials that we all look forward to seeing each year. The approach of Budweiser to each brand and that brand’s customers will also be discussed. This is an after work presentation with check in starting at 5:15pm. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided. Cost is $5 for MVAF members and $10 for non- members. Reservations are requested by Tuesday, February 7. Please contact Donna Cleland, MVAF Executive Director, at 308.0830 or Peter Hillman, President, at 308.1693.

Safe Harbor Board – February

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Safe Harbor is currently seeking candidates to run for the board of directors. Elections are in February and board members serve two year terms. The board focuses on the search for a suitable location/building for a homeless shelter and supervises the preparation and opening of the facility. If you are interested please contact Phyllis Berg at 735-8787.

Charity Bowling Tournament – Feb 10

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The Southern Idaho Association of Health Underwriters presents a Charity Bowling Tournament on February 10th at Cedar Lanes from 5-6pm. All proceeds benefit the Twin Falls Senior Center. Cost for a 4 person team is $100 or $25 for individuals. Lane sponsorships and corporate sponsorships are also available. Registration deadline is February 6. Contact Ryan Heider at 208-1469 for to sign up.

February Heart Smart Seminars – Feb 1 – 22

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Free to the general public Heart Smart seminars will be held at St Luke’s Magic Valley this February. Find out what you need to know to keep your heart as healthy as possible for as long as possible. All seminars will be held at St Luke’s Magic Valley in Oak Rooms 5 and 6 (lower level). All dates include free cardiac risk screenings at 5:30 pm and informational seminars at 6 pm. Seminar topics and dates are Heart Healthy Cooking on Feb. 1, Heart Healthy Nutrition and Grocery Shopping on Feb. 9, Supplements and Heart Health on Feb. 16, and The Heart Disease/Sleep Apnea Connection on Feb. 22. Space is limited! Please call 814-0095 to RSVP.

Art and Foreign Film Series, ‘Martha, Marcy May, Marlene’ – Feb. 2 & 4

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Art and Foreign Film Series, “Hottest Ticket in Town,” presented by CSI’s Community Education Center and Twin Cinema 12, continues at Twin Cinema 12 Theatre on Eastland Drive. One film screened each week. Featured films: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 1 p.m. Feb. 5, “Martha, Marcy May, Marlene,” (Martha runs away from an abusive hippie-like cult where she was living as Marcy May for two years, and now has a hard time separating dreams from reality and haunting memories of her past keep resurfacing); An informal off-site gathering follows each film. Tickets are $9 each or $40 for the series of five movies, at Twin Cinema 12, CSI box office, 732-6288 or tickets.csi.edu.

7th Annual Crab Feast – Feb. 4

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Capstone Missions will be having their 7th Annual Crab Feast and Benefit Auction at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Jerome, ID, on February 4, 2012. Wine & cheese social will begin at 5 pm with a fabulous dinner from 6-7 p.m., followed by live, silent, and dessert auction until 9 p.m. Tickets are available in advance for $35. Only limited amounts are available and they go fast!! To purchase tickets, make a donation, or donate an auction item, contact Colleen Crozier at 208-324-4257 or Debby Miciak at 208-733-1187. Invite your friends and make an evening out of it! Table reservations are available by contacting Mary McGeoghan at mary@capstonemissions.org or 208-308-7443. For more information on Capstone Missions, visit our website at www.capstonemissions.org

Opening Reception: Full Moon Gallery – Feb 4

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Opening reception for Magic Valley Arts Council’s Full Moon Gallery exhibit, “Celebrate the Creative Spirit of the Magic Valley,” 7-9 p.m. Feb. 4 at Twin Falls Center for the Arts, 195 River Vista Place. Features new works by gallery artists and guest artist Roy Mason; fabric art by Gloria Hann, Sandy Mellblom and Ilse Hylton; featuring music by Susan Brown. On display through March 22. Free admission. 734-2787.

35th Annual Agri-Action – Feb 2nd – 4th

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The 35th annual Agri-Action with exhibits of agricultural products and services, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 2, Feb. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at CSI’s Expo Center. Presented by Neuhoff Communications Group KMVT, KTID and KTWT. Admission is $1; children 6 and younger are admitted free. Free admission with donation of two or more nonperishable food items for South Central Community Action Partnerships.

Death By Chocolate – Feb 2

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Twin Falls Rotary Club of Twin Falls’ 7th Annual Death by Chocolate event, 6-9 p.m. Feb.. 2 at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center, 330 Canyon Crest Drive. Local chefs will compete in five categories: chocolate cake, brownie, cookie, candy and unique dessert. Attendees and a panel of judges will sample and vote for their favorites in each category. The event includes music by the Jason Lugo Band, plus a no-host bar, silent auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit local charities including Valley House, Salvation Army, Jubilee House, student scholarships and more. Tickets are $15 per person in advance at Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce office, Kurt’s Pharmacy and The Mail Room, or $20 at the door. Info: Jill Skeem, 320-2786 or jillasherman@yahoo.com