Making it feel more like home, we are here to welcome people moving to the Magic Valley. We offer our services as a conduit between the people and the community which they have chosen as a home. We would also love to post & share YOUR community events. They must be emailed no later than 2 weeks previous to the event to: twinfallswelcomemat@gmail.com
Feb 2nd
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.
Feb 2nd
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.
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Jan 23rd
From the creators of Gaelforce Dance, “the unmissable two hour spectacular, that brought over 1 million to their feet worldwide,” (Evening Herald, Ireland) comes a brand new show in celebration of song. Celtic Nights expertly weaves together the lilting melodies and plaintive lyrics of the rich Celtic heritage to tell the story of a people. In this stirring tale of the Celtic experience, the audience is invited to travel along on a journey of hope, transported in time through traditional ballads, vivid choreography and the story of a people struggling… to find their place in a changing world. Celtic Nights is a unique show which features both the finest male and the finest female voices of the Celtic world, showcased against a thundering backdrop of expert dancing and musicianship. In this glittering production, six of Ireland’s most prominent vocal talents are complimented by six of its most accomplished step dancers, creating an exhilarating picture of a proud people who dared to dream big and doggedly carved out a home in the New World. In Celtic Nights, their story is told, through the power and majesty of music and the hypnotic fury of dancing feet. Search for Celtic Nights at www.camimusic.com Tickets are sold out. 7:30 p.m. at CSI.
Jan 12th
Nov 7th
Music, painting/Twin Falls Diva Night, 7-10 p.m. NOV. 10 at Hands On, 147 Shoshone St. N. Includes music, snacks, studio/glaze fees and mini-pedicures for painters. Cost is $15. Reservations: 736-4475.
Nov 7th
Twin Falls ‘Random Acts of Theatre Players’ open auditions for its January production of “Arsenic and Old Lace,” 7 p.m. NOV. 9 in the College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Recital Hall.
Nov 7th
Celebrate the Christmas season by joining the West End Community Singers in their annual Christmas Cantata. Director Gary Heidel invites all interested singers to join this 60-70 voice multi-denominational choral group. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday at the Buhl United Methodist Church, 908 Maple Street. The first rehearsal will be Wednesday, November 2. Rehearsals start at 7:00 p.m. and end promptly at 9:00 p.m. No auditions are required, and all music is furnished through generous donations from the community. Contact Gary Heidel at 308-4939 with questions.
Nov 7th
Wine tasting/Twin Falls The fourth annual Christmas wine tasting and silent auction, hosted by Magic Valley Advertising Federation, 5:30 p.m. NOV. 8 at Rock Creek Restaurant, 200 Addison Ave. W. Features samples of wines and hor d’oeuvres. Pre-order wines for holiday gifts. The event supports the Bruce Fox Memorial Scholarship Fund, benefiting College of Southern Idaho students with an academic focus on marketing and/or graphic design. Tickets $25 per person at the door. Tickets or info: Donna Cleland, 308-0830, or Melissa Crane, 308-0488.
Nov 3rd
Hands On Wheel Thrown Pottery Classes for Adults Location: Hands On 208-736-4475 147 Shoshone Street North Twin Falls, ID 8 week adult pottery classes 830am-11am Tuesday OR Wednesday OR 6pm-830pm Tuesday OR Wednesday October 4,5 through November 22,23 2011 Maximum 3 students each class. Instructor: Paula Dodd, member of Magic Valley Arts Council. Artist on display: Full Moon Gallery. Friday Market, Downtown Twin Falls, Idaho. Beginner/hobbyist classes. Stoneware cone,
5 clay Lead-free, dishwasher, microwave & food safe cone 5 glazes. Learn the various aspects of wheel thrown pottery including how to: wedge, center, throw, trim, and glaze. Classes meet once a week as listed above with 2 hours instruction and final 1½ hour with routine clean up. Missed classes are lost unless canceled by the instructor. Cost for this 8 week session is $175 and includes glazes, kiln time, and the first 25# bag of clay. Pottery toolkit will be supplied to first time students. Additional clay supplies can be purchased as needed. Short clipped fingernails are essential to optimum clay manipulations. Also short sleeves plus apron plus lap towel highly recommended. Weeks 1-6 of instruction will include how to wedge, center, throw, and trim clay. We will spend time getting the feel of the clay and practicing techniques to yield simple forms such as bowls, mugs, vases, etc. Week 6 will be the last time to throw; final trimming and the bisque firing at week 7. Week 8 will be final glaze firing. Pots will be picked later