Events of Interest (Boise Area)

Found on Boise Weekly Calendar http://www.boiseweekly.com

Little Einsteins Science Class - Each Wednesday, preschoolers ages 3-5 are introduced to the world of science through hands-on experiments. Financial aid is available. Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m. Continues through May 31. full-facility member $30; program member $58. YMCA, 1050 W. State St., Boise (Boise Downtown), 208-344-5501, www.ymcaboise.org.

Kids' Drum Classes - Children ages 8-10 years old learn to bang a drum with style and rhythm. Wednesdays, 4 p.m. $7. Drum Central, 2709 W. State St., Boise, 208-424-9519, www.boisedrumcentral.com.

Make and Take Wednesdays - An after-school science and art program for children ages six and older held in The Secret Garden. Learn while having fun. Wednesdays, 4 p.m. FREE. Garden City Library, 6015 Glenwood St., 208-472-2940, www.gardencity.lili.org.

Ultimate Frisbee Games - The Southern Idaho Disc League (SIDL) is proud to present the Boise Ultimate Spring League in a co-ed draft format. All ability levels are encouraged to register. For more information about the draft, contact Jen Hopkins at 208-866-3127 or e-mail jenhop@gmail.com. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. FREE, www.boiseultimate.com. Ann Morrison Park, Americana Blvd., Boise.

Boise Nonfiction Writers - Join a group of nonfiction writers who meet to learn from guest speakers and from each other. For the March meeting, Anthony Doerr, Idaho’s Writer-in-Residence, give a talk titled Reading, Writing and Rome. Arrive at 6 p.m. to browse bookshelves and chat it up with other aspiring writers. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. FREE, www.sageecosci.com/Writers.html. The Rediscovered Bookshop, 7079 Overland Road, Boise, 208-376-4229, www.rediscoveredbookshop.com.

BUG (Boise Ukulele Group) - This ukulele group offers instruction and a chance to jam. All levels, beginning to advanced, welcome with no age limit and no membership fees. All that's needed is a willingness to learn and play ukulele music. For more information, visit the Web site. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE, www.boiseukulelegroup.com. Idaho Pizza Company, 3053 S. Cole Road, Boise, 208-362-7702.

X-treme Gamers Night - Teens age 12-17 get together to have fun in a safe, supervised environment. Free pizza and prizes beckon, along with the chance to play PC and console-based systems, including Nintendo Wii and Xbox. Third Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Continues through May 31. FREE. Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road, Boise, 208-384-4486, www.cityofboise.org/parks.

The High Desert Swing Dance Club - From 7:30-8:30, free dance lessons on the cha cha followed by social dancing from 8:30-11 p.m. The dance is free for students ages 25 and under. For more information, call 208-830-7622 or 208-860-2132 or e-mail idahoswingdance.org. $5 members; $8 nonmembers. Boise Valley Square and Round Dance Center, 6534 Diamond St., Boise, 208-377-5788, www.idahoswingdance.org.

Health Fest 2009 - The 2009 Health Fest, Community Sale and Family Day includes two events under one roof. Enjoy kids' indoor and outdoor activities, free screenings, health education, fitness demos and raffle prizes. For more information, e-mail info@nampa.com. Sat., April 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE, 208-466-4641, Ext. 101. Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa (Canyon County), 208-468-1000, www.idahocenter.com.

Free Writing Group for High School Students and above - Arrive to write and begin to heal with motivational speaker and life coach Rebecca Evans in The Gathering Room Third Wednesday, Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. Library Coffeehouse, 141 E. Carlton Ave., Meridian (West Ada County), 208-288-1898, www.librarycoffeehouse.com.

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GIRLS ON THE RUN Spring Session - March 2 - May 14 Girls on the Run is an after-school program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls that combines physical activity, adult mentors, and a curriculum that has been proven to improve participants self-esteem and body image. Through a ten-week program, the goal is to empower all girls to: Have a strong sense of identity. Give and receive support from a group. Stand up for themselves in a healthy manner. Have a healthy body image. Understand the importance of their community. Complete a 5k run/walk event. The program is offered in schools and fitness centers in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, and Caldwell. For more information, spring sites, and registration visit, www.gotr.org, 388-4687.