Boise what where when

              BOISE IDAHO WHAT WHERE WHEN TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASSISTANCE GUB.D OF BOISE ....................... I
PURPOSE OF BOOKLET "WHAT, WHEN, WHERE?" ... . 'II
MAP OF BOISE AREA ................................ . JJI
GENERALINFORMATIONSECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 8
Emergency Numbers; Telephone Numbers of Frequent Interest and Contact
Address; Voter Registration; Automobile Registration; Driver License Registra­tion;
Animal Registration/Dog Clubs; Vital Statistics; Citizen Assistance for City
of Boise; Neighborhood Police Division Contacts.
COMMUNrrYSERVICESSECTION ............... 9- 21
Community Action Programs; Health Associations in the Community; Senior
Citizens Contact Center and Activities; Special Services in the Community;
Organizations (Youth, Fraternal and National); Tourist Information; Calendar
of Events on Yearly Basis; Idaho Magazine Publications; Legislative Tours and
Contacting Your Legislator.
SCHOOLS SECTION ............................. 22- 29
Idaho State Department of Education; Boise City Schools (Elementary, Junior
High and Senior High); Parochial Schools; Continued Edudtltion and/ or
Community Education Centers; Nursery/Day Care Facilities/Private Kinder­gartens;
Handicapped and Special Education Information; Head Start
Development Program; Schools of Higher Education in Idaho.
a.JLTURALSECTION ............................. 30- 39
Library Services; Art Centers and Activities; Music groups and Activities; Thea-ter
Centers in Idaho; Film Series; Literature/Ledure Series.
HISTORICAL SECTION .......................... 40- 49
Museums in the Area; Places of Historical Interest in Idaho; Ghost Town Areas;
Historical Miscellaneous; Antiques Section.
NATIONAUTY AND ETHNIC GROVPSECTION ... 50- 56
Basque; Blacks; German; Greek; Japanese; Indian; Italian-American; Scan­dinavian;
Mexican-American/Chicano; Scottish; International Swdent Union.
PARKSANDRECREATIONSECTION ............ 57- 86
Listing of Recreation Centers; Sport Topics of Interest with Club Contacts;
Explanation of Recreational Symbols; Major Regional City Parks, Community
and Neighborhood Parks; Major Reservoirs and Darns; Listing of Idaho State
Parks and Facilities; Listing of Major Ski Resorts in Idaho with Facilities.
SCIENTIFIC AND SCENIC
NATURALWONDERSOFIDAHO ......... ...... 87- 91
Outdoor Societies; Northern Idaho Section; Central Idaho Section; South­western
Section; South Central Section; Southeastern Section.
TOURS FOR GROUPS SECTION .................. 97- 103
Government/Public Buildings; Community Service/Utility Companies; Food
Processing Firms; Historical Tours; Scientific Interest Tours; Miscellaneous
Tours; Special Planned Programs for Groups; Out-of-Town Tours (Northern
Section, Central Section, South Central, Southeastern).
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Asslstaace GaUd of Boise
P. 0. Box 7761, Boise 83707
Assistance Guild of Boise is a non-profit, philanthropic organiza­tion
dedicated to helping those within their immediate community to
a better, more meaningful life through volunteer services. The Boise
Guild was established in the fall of 1976. It is a Guild of National
Assistance League, which has 62 Chapters and 8 Guilds at present
throughout the United States. There is no age limitation for member­ship
which is always by invitation.
As a chapter prerequisite, Assistance Guild of Boise, must
achninister and control at least one philanthropic endeavor in which
its volunteer members actively partidpate. "OPERATION CAN YOU
HEAR ME?" is the philanthropic project whereby the incoming
Kindergarten children in the Boise Public Schools are screened for
hearing defects. Since February of 1978, Assistance Guild of Boise
has also undertaken the management of the ADA COUNIY
HEARING AID BANK FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. The purpose of
the Hearing Aid Bank is to provide used and/ or reconditioned
hearing aids to individuals who could benefit from amplification, but
are unable to purchase a new appliance. Used hearing aids may be
donated to the Ada County Hearing Aid Bank. For more information
on the Hearing Aid Bank contact 344-7610 on Wednesdays
between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00PM.
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'WHAT, Wi-lEN AND WHERE?" is a guide booklet, sponsored
by Assistance Guild of Boise, and is primarily designed for those
persons living around the Boise vicinity. Information is contained in
the booklet, however, concerning many of the services rendered by
the State of Idaho. The Parks and Recreation, Cultural, Historical,
Scientific and Scenic Wonders, and Tours for Groups Sections
include extensive information about other parts of Idaho.
Hopefully this guide booklet will spark a sense of curiosity about
Boise, the nearby surroundings and the State of Idaho. It should
make people aware of the many outdoor opportunities that our
locality offers. "WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE?" shout~ have
answers for the individual or familv that asks, "What can we see and
do? When does the event take place? Where shall we go today?"
The information is as accurate as careful checking and editing
made possible at the time of publication. Periodically, Assistance
Guild of Boise would like to up-date the guide booklet with
additional supplemental information in a separate booklet.
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General lnforJDation
1. EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
HOSPITAlS:
St Luke's
190 East Bannock
386-2222
St Luke's Out-Patient
386-2344
Elks Rehabilitation
204 Fort Place
343-2583
Mountain States Tumor Institute
151 East Bannock
386-2711
(After Hours: 386-2222)
St Alphonsus
1055 North Curtis Road
376-1211
24 Hour Emergency Room
1055 North Curtis Road
376-1211 .
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\Teterans Administration Hospital \
5th and Fort
336-5100
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AMBULANCE: 342-4561 or 345-2000
POLICE DEPARTMENT: 345-8200 (Business 377 -6500)
IDAHO ST.. ATE POLICE: 384-2900
SHERIFFS OFFICE: 345-8200 (Business: 377-6500)
FIRE DEPARTMENT 342-4561 (Business: 384-4221)
CARDIAC PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR): 342-4561
RAPE CRISIS ALLIANCE: 345-7273
POISON CONTROL: 24 HOUR HOTLINE 336-1211
(Regional: 1-800-632-8000)
RED CROSS: 344-2593
HEART ASSOCIATION: 376-4001
CML DEFENSE (Emergency Services): 377-6645
BOISE HOTLINE. .. for those in distress: 345-7888
2. TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF FREQUENT INTEREST
AND CONTACT ADDRESSES:
ANIMAL SHELTER
Gowen Field
342-3508
ANIMAL WARDEN
7200 Barrister
345-8200
BOISE GALLERY OF ART
Julia Davis Park Drive
345-8330
BOISE PUBLIC LIBRARY
715 South Capitol Boulevard - 384-4466
Reference Librarian: 384-4076
BOISE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1207 West Fort
336-1370
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BOISE RE-CYCLING CENTER
707l..ander
344-8717
BOISE URBAN STAGES
826 South 17th
336-1010
(Elderly and Handicapped) - 345-1232
BOISE ZOO
Julia Davis Park Drive
384-4230
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
711 West Bannock
344-5515
CITY OF BOISE
150 North Capitol
384-4000
FORT BOISE COMMUNITY CENTER
700 Robbins Road
384-4487
GARBAGE COLLECTION
37th and Clay
345-1265
IDAHO CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Division of T ourism/lndustrial Development
Room 108, Capitol Building
384-2470
IDAHO FISH AND GAME
600 South Walnut
384-3700
IDAHO HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Julia Davis Park Drive
384-2120
IDAHO STATE GOVERNMENT
650 West State
384-3380
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IDAHO POWER
1520 State Street
383-2300
IDAHO STATESMAN NEWSPAPER
1200 North Curtis
377-6200
IDAHO STATE PARKS/RECREATION
2177 Warm Springs
384-2154
INrERMOUNT AIN GAS
555 South Cole Road
377-6000
INCOME TAX
5257 Fairview
384-3560
MOUNTAIN BELL
999 Main
336-2525
PARKS DEPARTMENT - CITY
1104 Royal Boulevard
384-4240
PLANNING AND ZONING - CITY
150 North Capitol
384-4366
PlANNING AND ZONING - ADA COUNIY
Zoning - 384-4356
Long-Range Planning - 384-4310
PROPERlY TAX - ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
525 West Jefferson
384-8791
RECREATION DEPARTMENT - CITY
700 Robbins Road
384-4256
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ROADS
24 Hour Road Conditions
State - 336-6600
Sanding of Roads - 384-8405
Road Conditions
Southwest Idaho- 376-8028
SENIOR CITIZENS CONTACT CENTER
700 Robbins Road
336-1630
SENIOR CITIZEN PASSENGER VAN SERVICE
Star/Eagle (386-7655)
Meridian (888-3385)
Kuna (922-3393)
SOCIAL SECURilY
1315 West Idaho
342-2711
TEL-MED TAPE LIBRARY
1455 North Orchard
377-0430
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 PM.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays
VALLEY COMMUTERIDE
345-7665
Van Chauffeurs 8:00- 5:00 workers from outskirts Boise,
Meridian, Kuna to downtown Boise. For ridesharing call
345-POOL.
WELFARE DEPARTMENT- STATE
600 North Curtis
377-7000
Mental Health (Out-patient, counseling, children's services,
court screening services.)
377-7230
Mental Health Emergency Number
377-7290
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE
Main Branch
770 South 13th
384-1740
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3. VOTER REGISTRATION:
COURTiiOUSE
6th and Jefferson
384-8980
Note: No length of residency requirement, but person must be
18. Booklet giving locations of polling places available at
courthouse.
4. AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION:
VEHICLE LICENSE BURFAU
1405 North Orchard
384-8765
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
3311 West State
384-3711
MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE INFORMATION
3311 West State
384-3713
OTHER NUMBERS
MA Emergency Road Service - 343-0738
MA Office Center 414 Main- 342-9391
Allstate, 851 Vista Avenue - 342-8961
Note: Idaho Title to car is required for vehicle license.
5. DRIVERS REGISTRATION:
Drivers licenses:
Ada County Public Safety Building
7200 Barrister
377-6658
Hours: Monday 8:00AM-7:30PM
Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
DRMNG REGULATIONS:
Booklet obtainable from following addresses:
Department of Law Enforcement
3311 West State Street
Ada County Public Safety Building
7200 Barrister
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Vehicle License Bureau
City Health Building
1405 North Orchard
AGE REQUIREMENT:
Minimum age for driver's license is 16 years. Teenagers 14-15 are
issued a daylight only license if they have successfully completed a
driver education course which has been approved by Superintend­ent
of Public Instruction.
6. ANIMAL REGIS1BATION:
LICENSING OF ANIMALS:
City Clerk Office
Box500
Boise, Idaho 83701
384-4440
Vehicle License Bureau
City Health Building
1405 North Orchard
384-8765
ANIMAL WARDEN: 7200 Barrister 345-8200
ANIMAL SHELTER: Gowen Field 342-3508
lX)G CLUBS IN THE AREA:
Arrowrock Obedience Dog Club 375-1729
Boise Valley Pointing Dog Club 345-0827
Gem State Dog Obedience Association, Inc. 375-1943
German Shorthair Pointer Club of Idaho 342-1913
Idaho Brittany Club 888-3100
Idaho Capitol City Kennel Club 286-7814/362-3263
Idaho Retriever Club 345-6960
Snake River Sighthounds 362-0424/345-1327
Lizard Butte Kennel Club (Nampa)
7. VITAL STATISTICS:
GENEALOGY INFORMATION, 325 West State 384-2305
BIRTH RECORDS, DEATH CERTIFICATES,
820 West Washington 384-2493
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES, 514 West Jefferson 384-8992
8. CITIZEN ASSISTANCE
CITY OF BOISE: (384-4247)
Citizen Assistance Officer and his staff are designed to assist YOU. ..
their purpose is to aid the public by providing information, handling
requests with a minimum of inconvenience and, if possible, taking
quick action to satisfy any complaints.
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9. NEIGHBORHOOD POUCE DIVISION CONTACTS:
AIRPORT AND UNIVERSITY SECURITY 377-6766
CENTRAL DMSION 377-6741
FOOTHILL DMSION 377-6742
OVERLAND DMSION 377-6676
WESTGATE DMSION 377-6668
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Co••aaity Savices
1. COMMlJNITY ACDON PROGRAMS:
ADA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIElY, 114 West State (336-2930)
Physician referral services for new people, monitors physician
services, complaints.
ADULT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 801 Reserve
(384-2800)
Provides evaluation, family counseling, speech therapy and educa­tional
services for children with developmental disabilities ages 0 - 5.
Evaluation, psychotherapy, work training and recreational services
for developmental disabled adults also available.
ALCOHOUCS ANONYMOUS, 1310 West State (344-6611)
ALCOHOUCS REHABIUT A TION OFFICE, 623 West Hayes
(342-1321)
ASSOCIATION FOR THE HUMANITIES IN IDAHO, Box 424,
Boise 83702 (345-5346)
Funds research and sponsors projects dealing with human values.
Has compiled a human resource file for state in area of humanities.
BEITER BUSINESS BUREAU, Idaho Building, Room 324
216 North 8th (342-4649)
BISHOP FOOTE HOUSE. 127 West Jefferson (386-2222)
Emergency housing for those who have relatives in St Lukes Hos­pital
and need nearby housing. Overnight charge of $6.00 with
limited cooking.
BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED (Idaho State Library)
325 West State (384-2150)
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Setves blind and physically handicapped by mail with books
recorded on discs or cassettes with large print materials. Boise Valley
residents have radio reading service or "talking" newspaper broad­cast
four hours each week day.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK (City Fire Stations): Community
service offered by the city firemen. Reference cards on file for indivi­duals
participating in the program.
BOISE CfiY HOUSING AUTHORfiY, 680 Cunningham Place,
(345-4907)
BOISE HOnJNE, P.O. Box 235, Boise 83701 (345-7888)
Telephone listening service for those in distress.
Hours: 7:00PM-3:00AM.
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SER­VICES/
MINORfiY AFFAIRS, (385-3993)
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
ClASSES, 1910 University Drive (385-1645) (385-3484)
Many different classes on-going including a Parent/Infant Class with
child care provided for pre-schoolers.
BOOTH MEMORIAL HOME, 1617 North 24th (343-2004)
(343-3571)
Licensed and confidential inter-denominational arrangement for un­wed
mothers. Day care center operates for married and unmarried
parents.
CATHOUC SOCIAL SERVICES OF ADA COUNTY, (St Vincent de
Paul Center), 318 South Capitol Boulevard (343-4921)
CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH, 1455 North Orchard (375-5211)
Operates Public Health Nurse and Visiting Nurse Programs, Home
Health Service Programs and sponsors following clinics: Well Baby,
Family Planning, Venereal Disease and Immunization Program.
CHll.DREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF IDAHO, 740 Warm Springs
(343-7797)
Counseling services for children and parents who are experiencing
problems with communication and behavior in the home.
DRUG ABUSE COORDINATION, 700 Robbins Road (336-1630)
EASTER SEAL SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER,
1095 Federal Way (343-2529)
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ECHO (Elderly Call and Help Organization), (343-4996)
On-going telephone re-assurance program for those 55 and older.
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM.
EL ADA, INC. (Community Action Agency coordinating Volunteer
Bureau and Head Start), 1704 Broadway Avenue (345-2820)
Federal anti-poverty agency for Ada, Elmore and Owyhee coun­ties.
Director: Bill Holman. Director for Volunteer Bureau: Jeanne
Dunbar.
EMERGENCY HOUSING SERVICE, 815 North 7th (343-7541)
Food, shelter and counseling for women with children and some
intact families on a temporary basis.
FAMIUES ANONYMOUS (YWCA), 720 West Washington
(343-3688)
SeH-help group of persons concerned with use of drugs, alcohol
or related behavorial problems of relative or friend.
1HE FISH, 1310 West State (343-5441)
Receives requests for transportation from senior citizens, handi­capped,
etc. for purposes of obtaining food stamps, keeping medical
appointments, visiting welfare department.
HOME HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADA COUNTY,
5414 Morris Hill Road (376-5262)
Includes Visiting Nurses and Foster Care Programs
IDAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL (Minority Services),
715 Capitol, Suite 405 (345-9761)
Operates Caldwell housing program and low cost housing, health
clinic for public, training center for farm laborers desiring to le<nn
skills (i.e. auto mechanics, business education), teaching of reading
and writing skills, emergency nutritional assistance, Nampa child care
services for farm workers and adult education program.
IDAHO VOLUNTEERS IN CORRECTIONS, 1365 North Orchard
(377-3380)
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, INC.,
2706 West Bannock (343-4996)
Clearinghouse for information about health, education, social wel­fare
and community services ... designed to match people with their
needs.
IDAHO MOUNTAIN SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT (342-0809)
Meets at Ada County Public Safety Building at 7200 Barrister in
Boise on first Tuesday of every month. Teaches outdoor safety in
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schools and to state and federal agencies, mountaineering type
rescues, volunteer work in hospital emergency rooms, and aid with
youth sporting events .
.lJNIOR ACHIEVEMENT, 503 South 9th (345-3990)
LD.S. SOCIAL SERVICES, 1010 North Orchard (376-0191)
LION'S CLUB CASTI.E WATCH PROGRAM, (888-1420)
Pwpose of program is to reduce residential burglaries by having
club members check home when residents vacation or home is
vacant Homeowners are loaned home security kit to prepare for
absence in advance.
LIVE, INC., 916 Park Boulevard (343-9791)
Sheltered workshop for handicapped individuals with training in
work skills and actual work experience for the handicapped.
MEALS ON WHEELS, 1455 North Orchard (375-5211)
Mfl'o.ITAL HEALTH SERVICES, 600 North Curtis (377-7230)
fmergency After Hours 384-2222
PARENT EfFECTIVENESS TRAINING (P.E T.),
855 South Curtis Road (344--7906)
PARENTS WITHOlJf PARTNERS, Box 8111, Boise 83707
(:lTJ-0727)
Cattact Jack Thurman (344-1620) or Carol Shepherd (342-1620
after 6 PM)
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF IDAHO, 214 West Jefferson
(345-0760) Toll free 1-800-632-5918
Pmgnancy testing, counseling and referral assistance, family
planning clinics, training classes for volunteers, films and speakers.
RAPE CRISIS ALLIANCE (YWCA), 720 West Washington
(345-7273)
Vokmteer counseling for rape victims and their families, crisis ser­vices,
public information on rape. For information on becoming
volunteer. contact (343-3688)
RIGHT TO READ, 1402 University Drive (342-7192)
Free reading help for adults on individual basis. Tutor training work­shops
for those who want to teach.
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READING PROGRAM - LAUBACH (Valley Association Literacy
Volunteers 1920 N. Phillippi, Boise 83704 (376-8424)
(344-4988)
Provides non-reading adults opportunity to receive free, private
tutoring. Volunteers also trained to teach English as a second
language.
SALVATION ARMY WELFARE OFFICE, 19th and Bannock
(343-5429) (345-1456)
SENIOR CITIZENS CONTACT OFFICE, Fort Boise Community
Center, 700 Robbins (345-9921)
SINGLES ASSOCIATION {343-7251) (375-7901)
saJTHWEST COUNSEUNG SERVICE, 609 Main (336-8350)
Purpose of counseling service is to improve seH-image of clients with
drug/alcoholic problems. Future plans include women's crisis pro­gram
to aid battered wives and rape and assault victims.
TB...-MED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, 1455 North Or­chard
(377-0430)
Recorded tape referrals for different health problems filed by medical
topic. Gives preventive health information, early signs of illness and
help in adjusting to a serious illness.
UNITED WAY OF ADA COUNIY, 1365 North Orchard
(376-8904)
VETERANS ADMINIS1RATION, 5th and Fort (336-1500)
VOCATIONAL REHABll..ITATION, 1365 North Orchard,
Suite 162 (384-2310)
WEI.FARE (State of Idaho Department of Health & Welfare), 600
North Curtis 377-7000
Services include child weHare, food stamps, financial assistance, crisis
intervention, adult and family sources.
YMCA, 1050 W. State (Sponsors 13 - 18 year old Summer
Rent-A-Kid Program) (344-5501)
YWCA, 720 West Washington (343-3688)
Operates "PALS" program and Women's Center and Day Care
Nursery, as well as working with FAMllJES ANONYMOUS and
RAPE CRISIS ALLIANCE
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YAC.C. (Youth Adult Conservation Corp), 1155 South Orchard
(384-2611)
Program devised to give help to the state with some lower-priority
projects and aid unemployed youth between ages of 16-23 by giving
them chance for meaningful work Apply to Idaho Employment
Service.
YOUTH ALTERNATIVES, Fort Boise Community Center, 700
Robbins Road (336-1630)
Program of peer counselors assisting other young persons to find
themselves and actively participate in community programs. Clear­inghouse
for youth and family-serving resources.
2. HEAL'DI ASSOCIADONS IN DIE COMMlJNITY:
ADA COUNIY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS:
4402 Albion 83705 (343-5583)
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, 1909 Abbs (343-4609)
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION IDAHO AFFllJATE, INC.
906 South Owyhee (344-6300)
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION,
1301 South Capitol Boulevard (342-5621)
ARTIIRmS FOUNDATION, 6003 Overland Road (376-5831)
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION,
Idaho Building, Room 318, 216 North 8th (336-0734)
EASTER SEAL SOCIElY CRIPPLED CHrr.DREN/ ADULTS OF
IDAHO, 1095 Federal Way (343-2529)
IDAHO ASSOCIATION CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABIL­ITIES,
Box 2204 83707 (343-4053)
IDAHO ASSOCIATION PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
ADULTS, 3115 Sycamore (343-7726) (342-9513)
IDAHO UONS SIGHT AND HEARING FOUNDATION, INC., Box
304, Jerome, Idaho 83338
Operates eye bank for cornea transplant, vision and hearing screen­ing
programs in state, collects eye glasses for disbursement to under
privileged countries, and operates hearing aid loaner bank for
children.
IDAHO MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 407 West Bannock
(344-7888)
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IDAHO MENfAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, 3105% State Street
83703 (343-4866)
IDAHO SPEECH AND HEARING ASSOCIATION, P.O. Box 682
Boise 83701
IDAHO STATE LUNG ASSOCIATION, 2621 Camas (344-6567)
IDAHO STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION, 1487 West Hayes
(343-7543)
IDAHO EPILEPSY LEAGUE, 501 North Curtis Road (336-5333)
IDAHO ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, Box 816
Boise 83701 (345-8190)
MARCH OF DIMES NATIONAL FOUNDATION, 851 South Curtis
(336-5421)
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIElY, 805 West Idaho, Suite 326
(336-7230)
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION, 4020 Hill Road
(343-3683)
RED CROSS (Boise Chapter), 5380 Franklin Road (344-2593)
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF IDAHO, 100 North Latah
(345-8070)
3. SENIOR CITIZENS CONTACT CENTER AND
AcnvmES
Contact: Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road
(336-1630)
Hours: Weekdays from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Central Dispatch Number for Transportation for Medical Appoint­ments:
345-1234
ADA COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, 525 West Jefferson
384-8715)
ADOPT A GRANDPARENT PROGRAM, c/o Idaho State Health &
Welfare, 914 Jefferson Street, Boise 83702 (384-2240)
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BOISE COUNCIL ON AGING (345-9921)
Contact Center at Fort Boise Community Center coordinator for
following:
MRP
Boise Retired Teachers Association
NARFE
National Council of Senior Citizens
WWI Auxiliary
Nutrition III
SCORE
Veterans Home
XYZ Hobby
Friendly Circle
Ada County Trips and Tours
XYZ Quitters
River Street Seniors
Seniors Dancing Group
Whizmos
Telephone Pioneers
Golden Years (Cathedral of Rockies)
Seniors #1
Bishop Rhea n
Senior Bowlers
Cultural Activities Club
HOME LIBRARY SERVICE (Boise Public library) (384-4485)
REilREMENf JOBS OF IDAHO (342-3605)
RS.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
1910 University Boulevad 83706 (385-1153)
SENIOR CITJZEN PASSENGER VAN SERVICE, (Riders must be
60 years or older) Star/Eagle Area (385-7655) (286-7655)
Meridian (888-3385) Kuna (922-3393) (922-5596)
SENIORS FOR ACTION (342-6367) 1310 West State 83703
4. SPECW. SERVICES IN 11IE COMMUNrrY:
United States Postal Services:
Main Office, 770 South 13th ..................... (384-1740)
Borah Sub Station, 8th & Bannock ............... (384-1 064)
Collister Station, 4650 West State ................ (342-9221)
Whitney Sub Station, 2424 Bank Drive ............ (344-4829)
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, 116 East 42nd Street, Garden City
(377-0950)
IDAHO STATE LIQUOR STORES:
1226 Broadway
1625 Broxon
3469 North Cole
3330 Grace
780 South 14th
Hillcrest Shopping Center
EXTENSION SERVICES:
University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Services
2696 Overland (384-34%)
State of Idaho Extension Service,
5115 Fairview Avenue (384-8780)
(4-H Programs, Home Economists & Agricultural Agent)
RE-CYCUNG CENTERS:
Boise Re-Cycling Center, 707 Lander (344-8717)
Collection of newspaper, glass, aluminum and tin
Boise Sales Company, 110 West 33rd (345-0118)
Collection of aluminum and glass
Coors Distributing Company, 5253 Kendall (375-6842)
Collection of aluminum
General Re-Cycle, 3400 Warm Springs Avenue (336-4593)
Koppel H. Company (Browzeville), 30th and Gage (344-3539)
Collection of metals, computer cards and paper
Northern Iron & Metal Company, 308 South 25th (344-3539)
Collection of all metals
Reynolds Aluminum Recycling, 4338 Chinden Boulevard
(377-0500)
Western Recycling, 225 Broadway (343-9036)
Collection of aluminum and newsprint
THRIFT SHOPS AND RE-SALE STORES:
Connie's Clothes Closet, 1518 East First, Meridian
Community Christian Center, 202 East 42nd Street
Deseret Industries, 3621 Overland Road
Elves Wearhouse, 720 West Washington (on Wednesday)
Finer Re-Sale Clothing Shop, 611 South Orchard
Nearly Nu, 3021 West State
Ron's Emporium, 204 East 36th
Salvation Army, 8380 Fairview Avenue
Second Time Around, 3113 Overland
St Vincent de Paul, 318 South Capitol Boulevard
Vole, 6713 Fairview Avenue
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N-2-U (Sept- May 3rd, Sat.), Youth Arcade Room, Methodist
Church, 11th and Franklin
AUCTION HOUSES:
Boise Auction Hyde Park Furniture, 1501 North 13th
12 noon on Sundays
Garden City Auctions, 3831 Chinden Boulevard
Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Main Auction, 2912 Main
RECORD EXCHANGE:
Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho (344-8010)
Tapes and records are traded for other albums/tapes that are for
sale or money given for tapes and records if no trade is made. Hours:
11 AM - 7 PM Mondays - Saturdays
5. ORGANIZATIONS IN COMMUNDY
(YCM~tla, Fndenaal .ad Natioaal)
NOTE: Chamber of Commerce has list of many organizations and
clubs with contact numbers. (344-5515)
YOliTH GROUP/ORGANIZATIONS:
Boy Scouts of America, 110 Scout Lane (342-6839)
Campfire Girls (Boys), (376-0294)
MA TRE V& (Magic & Treasure Valley) Council
Executive Director: Jerrilyn Hillman (Twin Falls)
Future Farmers of America and 4-H, 5115 Fairview (384-8780)
Girl Scouts of America, 1410 Epheridge Lane (377-2011)
Silver Sage Council
Jobs Daughters/Demolay, 215 North lOth Street (343-0721)
Late AM or early PM
~nic Temple
YMCA Indian Princesses/YMCA Indian Guides
1(f)() West State (344-5501)
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American legion of Idaho, 901 Warren (342-7061)
Eagles Lodge, 3001 Crescent Rim Drive (342-9742)
El Korah Temple, 1118 West Idaho (343-0571)
Elks Lodge, New Lodge: Comer Cole and Emerald (343-5476)
Odd Fellows Ada Lodge #3, 1115% North 9th (343-0711)
Knights of Pythias, Overland and Federal Way (343-1231)
Knights of Columbus, Kootenai and Pica (342-9547)
~nic Grand Lodge and Eastern Star, 215 North lOth
(343-4562) (343-0721)
Moose Lodge #337, 60S Vista Avenue (343-4744)
Scottish Rite Bodies, 1409 West Bannock (342-5431)
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Shrine Oasis, 202 North 12th (343-1341)
York Rite Bodies, 215 North lOth (344-2182)
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
MUW (American Association University Women)
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMENS ASSOCIATION
ASSISTANCE GUILD OF BOISE (Guild of National Assistance
League)
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 711 Bannock (344-5515)
JAYCEES (Boise Jaycees, Capitol Jaycees and Idaho Jaycees)
JUNIOR LEAGUE
KIWANIS (Boise Kiwanis, Capitol City Kiwanis, Gem State
Kiwanis, Les Bois Kiwanis)
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
LIONS CLUB (Boise Lions, Capitol Lions, Vista Lions, Bench
Lions, Sunset Lions, Meridian Lions, and Eagle Lions)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ADVANCEMENT COLORED
PEOPLE
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN
NATIONAL SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION
OPTIMISTS (Optimists of Boise, Eagle Optimists, Dawn Optimists,
Garden City Optimists, Sunrise Optimists, Bench Optimists, and
Westside Optimists)
PANHELLANIC
WELCOME WAGON
6. TOURIST INFORMATION: (384-2470)
Division of Tourism and Industrial Development, Room 108, State­house
publishes an Idaho Calendar of Events, has descriptive pam­phlets
with maps, lists of accomodations, campgrounds, and listing of
places to visit
SIGHT-SEEING TOURS: (342-4796) June 1 -Labor Day
Boise Tour Train: Arnold Panitch and Barbara King
P.O. Box 6723, Boise 83707
Tour Hours: 1% Hour City Tours starting at 9 AM, llAM, 1 PM and
3 PM Twilight Tours Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM
Loading Area: Frontage of Idaho Historical Museum in Julia Davis
Park
Cost Adults $2.50, Senior Citizens $2.00 and children under 12
$1.00
NOTE: During the month of May and throughout summer and
September the vehicle is available for groups to charter for city
sight -seeing.
GUIDE SERVICE:
Contact: Outfitters & Guide Association, Box 95-G, Boise 83701
(376-5680)
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NOTE: Above organization helpful in arranging white water float
trips, steelhead fishing trips, hunting trips, etc. Look under GUIDE
SERVICE in Yellow Pages, and Boat Rentals and Charters.
7. CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 711 Bannock
Publishes quarterly Calendar of Events (January-March),
(April-June), (July-September), and (October-December)
IDAHO DMSION OF TOURISM AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT, Room 108, Capitol Building
Publishes regional list of events for State of Idaho.
IDAHO HISTORICAL AUXILIARY YEARLY CALENDAR:
Historical Museum - Julia Davis Park
Lists important cultural, club and community happenings in calen­dar
form.
IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Len B. Jordan
Building, 650 West State
Publishes monthly newspaper for educators including list of art
happenings of state.
IDAHO STATESMAN NEWSPAPER, 1200 North Curtis
Publishes "WEEKEND ... a Guide to Idaho Leisure Tme" along
with Friday edition of regular newspaper listing recreational facilities,
clubs, events for the week, etc.
8. IDAHO MAGAZINE PVBUCATIONS:
BOISE MAGAZINE (Hawes Publishing Company, Inc.),
134 South 5th, Boise 83702
Quarterly magazine published for Boise Chamber of Commerce.
ASH AND GAME PUBLICATIONS, 600 South Walnut
(384-3700)
Publishes booklets on fishing and hunting regulations, licensing in­formation,
etc.
THE IDAHO CITIZEN, Box 9303, Boise 83707
Published 10 times a year and concerns the wilderness and out­doors,
rural problems, farming and agriculture.
INCREDIBLE IDAHO (Publisher: Division of Tourism & Industrial
Development), Room 108 in Capitol Building.
Magazine published quarterly.
NORTHWEST AMERICA (Publisher: Idaho Heritage, Inc.),
417 South 13th, P.O. Box 9365, Boise 83707 (345-0060)
Non-profit magazine published 10 time a year and originally dedi­cated
primarily to preservation of historic buildings. Magazine des­criptive
of area from Cascades to Rockies and covers contemporary
issues like water, soil and energy conservation, as well as listing
events of cultural and artistic interest.
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IDAHO IMAGE (Publisher: Idaho Division of Tourism & Industrial
Development), Room 108 in Capitol Building
Bi-monthly magazine concerning new developments in Idaho.
IDAHO YESTERDAYS (Publisher: Idaho Historical Society),
610 North Julia Davis Drive
Quarterly magazine concerning by-gone days and events in Idaho.
SCENIC IDAHO (Publisher: Belcher Publishing Company),
117 South 6th (344-8456)
Bi-monthly and primarily pictorial magazine for the tourist
medium.
9. LEGISIA11VE TOURS AND INFORMATION ON
CONTACTING YOUR LEGISLATOR:
Legislative Tours:
Tours of the Idaho Statehouse during legislative session can be
arranged at the Legislative Information Center (384-2000) in
advance for groups. When the Legislature is out of session contact
the Idaho Historical Society for tours (384-2120). Some Boy Scout
groups also give tours of Statehouse (384-2315).
Contacting Your Legislator:
BY MAIL:
(Name of Legislator)
Idaho State Legislature
State Capitol Building
Boise, Idaho 83720
BY PHONE:
(Name of Legislator)
200 (384-2000)
Message will be given to named person.
IDAHo
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Schools
Public, Private, Special
Education And Colleges
1. IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:
Len B. Jordan Office Building
650 West State
384-2270 (384-3300)
State Superintendent of Schools: Roy Truby
2. BOISE CITY SOIOOLS:
Administration Offices
1207 West Fort
336-1370
Superintendent of Schools: Barney Parker
GRADE SCHOOLS: V
Amity, Amity Road .......................... .
Adams, 1725 Warm Springs Avenue ............. 343-8813
Campus, 2100 University Drive ................. 336-1480
Cole, 7415 Fairview Avenue ................... 375-2200
Collister, 4426 Catalpa Drive ................... 336-0550
Franklin, 5007 Franklin Road ................... 345-6400
Garfield, 1914 Broadway Avenue · ............... 345-9137
Hawthorne, 2401 Targee Street ................. 343-6901
Highlands, 3434 Bogus Basin Road .............. 343-7549
Hillcrest, 2045 Pond Street ..................... 344-3782
Jackson, 334South Cole ...................... 375-4581
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Jefferson, 200 South Latah Street ............... 344-7929
Koelsch, 2015 Curtis Road ..................... 375-0712
Lincoln, 300 Fort Street ....................... 343-7739
Longfellow, 1511 North 9th Street. .............. 336-1140
Lowell, 1507 North 28th Street ................. 342-8911
Madison, 2215 Madison Avenue ................ 345-2032
McKinley, 6400 Overland Road ................. 375-5 730
Monroe, 3615 Cassia Street .................... 345-8335
Mountain View, 3500 Cabarton Lane ............ 375-2512
Owyhee, 3434 Pasadena Drive ................. 3434889
Pierce Park, 5015 Pierce Park Lane .............. 336-1337
Roosevelt, 908 East Jefferson Street ............. 336-0420
Taft, 3722 Anderson Street ..................... 336-0885
Valley View, 3555 Milwaukee Street ............. 375-5336
Washington, 1607 North 15th Street ............. 345-3118
Whitney, 1609 South Owyhee Street ............ 345-1545
Whittier, 301 North 29th Street ................. 345-0830
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS: /
EiS Junior High, 415 Warm Springs Avenue ...... 343-7518
Fairmont Junior High, 2121 North Cole Road ..... 375-2980
Hillside Junior High, 3536 Hill Road ............. 344-5558
North Junior High, 1105 North 13th Street ........ 342-5627
South Junior High, 804 Shoshone Street ......... 343-4601
West Junior High, 711 Curtis Road .............. 375-4562
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS: /
Borah Senior High, 6001 Cassia Street ........... 375-7660
Boise Senior High, 1010 Washington Street ....... 344-6595
Capital Senior High, 8055 Goddard Road ........ 375-4070
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3. PAROCIDAL 501001.5: 1 .
Bishop Kelly High School, 7009 Franklin Road .... 375-6010
Boise Christian School, 219 North Roosevelt ...... 342-4529
Christian Schools Foundation, Inc., 439 Orchard (Nampa)
........................................... 466-8451
Cole Christian School, 1400 North Cole Road ..... 375-3565
Friends Academy, P.O. Box 368, Greenleaf, Idaho 83626
........................................... 459-6346
Marantha Christian Schools, 12000 Fairview Avenue
........................................... 376-7490
Eagle Seventh-Day Adventists School,
Eagle, Idaho ................................. 939-0442
Catholic Education Office, 7003 Franklin Road .... 376-0232
Sacred Heart School, 3901 Cassia ............... 343-9738
St Joseph's School, 825 West Fort .............. 342-4909
St Mark's School, 7503 Northview .............. 375-6654
StMary's School, 2620WestState .............. 342-7476
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4. CONTINUED IDUCADON AND/OR COMMUNITY
IDUCADON CONTACTS:
Boise High School, 1010 Washington Street ...... 344-6595
(NIGHT SCHOOL) (Diploma - Drop outs)
Boise State University Center, 1910 University Drive 385-3484
(Continuing Education) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-3293
Career Education Office, 3131 West State ........ 343-9131
Community Education Office, 301 North 29th ..... 345-9911
5. NURSERY AND DAY CARE FACWTIES/PRIVATE
KINDERGARTENS:
BOOKLET: "DAY CARE" (Published: Spring 1978)
Cost: Free
CONTACT: Department of Health and Welfare
Region IV Child Care Licensing
600 North Curtis
Boise, Idaho 83704
Telephone: 377-7111
Information and Referral Service
1706 West Bannock
Boise, Idaho 83706
Telephone: 343-4996
Booklet developed under the guidance of the Child Advocacy
Committee of Boise Junior League, Day Care Committee of Ameri­can
Association of University Women and Treasure Valley Associa­tion
for Education of Young Children. All state-licensed day care
centers are listed in the booklet Information grouped under the
following headings:
Family day care or Day Care Homes
Group day care homes
Day Care Centers (Private pre-schools, nursery schools, play
groups and private kindergartens)
6. HANDICAPPED AND SPECIAL IDUCATION:
ADULT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, (384-2240)
600 North Curtis
Includes Speech and Language Therapy, Early and Periodic Screen­ing
of Children.
AUDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, 312 West Idaho (344-7619}
BOISE SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC, (376-3591)
246 South Cole Director: Galen Peachey
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EA5TER SEAL SOCIETY FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN AND
ADULTS, 1090 Federal Way (343-2529)
Sponsors kindergarten program for speech and language delayed
children, as well as speech and hearing testing program with evalua­tion
and therapy.
ELKS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, (Physician referral neces­sary),
204 Fort Place (343-2583)
IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (384-3300)
Len B. Jordan Office Building, 650 West State
Special Education:
Director: Dr. Judy Schrag (384-2244) (384-2195)
2nd Aoor - Len B. Jordan Building
Vocational Education:
Special Needs Program for Handicapped and Disadvantaged
4th floor - Len B. Jordan Building
3'a4--3<6'1?-
Vocational Rehabilitation:
(384-3390)
Contact Address: la~ SteliMd, Boise
I b'o4 Me:."'-~~ V"l.e '1
An!a CoanseUng Services: \
(384-2310)
Contact Address: 1365 Orchard, Boise
IDAHO STATE SCHOOL FOR DEAF AND BLIND HEARING
AND VISION IMPAIRED SATELLITE PROGRAMS
1090 Federal Way, (384-3866)
IDAHO STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
(Region III Interant Program)
1616 North Cloverdale (377 -3291)
IDAHO STATE SCHOOL FOR DEAF AND BLIND
14th and Main Street
Gooding, Idaho 83330
Telephone: 934-445 7
IDAHO STATE SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 47
Nampa, Idaho 83651
Telephone: 466-9255 (Boise residents: 384-3506)
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IDAHO COMMISSION FOR BLIND
Statehouse
341 West Washington
Boise 83702
Telephone: 384-3220
IDAHO STATE LIBRARY
325 West State
Telephone: 384-2150
Serves blind and physically handicapped by mail with books record­ed
on discs or cassettes, large print materials and radio reading
service for Boise Valley.
IDAHO CHILD FIND:
Special Education
State Department of Education
650 West State
Boise 83720
Telephone: 384-2244 384-2195
State-wide project for discovering unidentified handicapped child­ren
and notifying of services available.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES:
4402 Albion Street (345-2791) (343-5583)
(Activity Training Center for Retarded Citizens)
Sponsored by Ada County Association for Retarded Citizens and
designed for young adults who have been through the special educa­tion
program, but are not in schools at the present.
IDAHO SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE OFFICE
6Q5 West Franklin (344-6211)
(Director Toby Collinsworth)
International Program of sports and athletic competition with re­creation
for mentally retarded. Operates September - May with local
training programs as well as regional meets and tournaments. State
games in May. Many volunteers needed for organizational and
coaching positions.
BOOKLET:
"ACCESS, NATIONAL PARKS, A GUIDE FOR HANDICAPPED
VISITORS" Published by National Park Service ($3.50)
Contains information on services and programs available for the
handicapped, lists accessible trails and paths, campgrounds and
overlooks near visitor centers. Write ACCESS, Consumer Inform­ation
Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
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IillA COUNTY HEARING AID BANK: (Sponsored by Assistance
Guild of Boise, P.O. Box 7761, 83707)
Contact Hours: Wednesdays between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(344-7619)
Purpose of bank is to collect used or discarded hearing aids that can
be restored or repaired. Future plans will entail fitting restored hear­ing
aids to Senior Citizens who are in need and are unable to pur­chase
hearing aids.
IDAHO UONS SIGHT AND HEARING FOUNDATION LOANER
HEARING AID BANK FOR CHILDREN
Contact: State School for Deaf and Blind in Gooding
(934-4457 x 57) Walt White
Loaner aids are available for children needing temporary replace­ments.
Aid is given in area of selection of hearing aids with proper
amplification. Bank serves as in-take center for old hearing aids.
ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIAL mOCADON:
Ada County Association for Retarded Citizens,
44<Y2 Albion (343-5583)
Easter Seal Society, 1090 Federal Way (343-2529)
Idaho Association Children with Learning Disabilities,
Box 2204, Boise 83702 (343-4053)
Idaho Association for Retarded Citizens,
6ffi W. Franklin (345-8190)
Idaho Association Physically Handicapped Adults,
3115 Sycamore (342-9513)
Idaho Epilepsy League, 501 North Curtis (336-5333)
Idaho Lions Sight and Hearing Association, Inc.,
Box 304, Jerome, Idaho 83338
Idaho Speech and Hearing Association,
P.O. Box 682, Boise 83701
United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho, 100 North Latah (345-8070)
7. HEAD START DEVELOPMENT PROGRAJB:
1705 Broadwav (345-2820)
Sponsors nursery school with structured classroom experience for
four year olds with nutritional, dental, medical, and psychological
services provided for the young child.
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8. SCHOOLS OF IDGHER IDUCATION IN IDAHO:
/BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY, 1910 University Drive (385-1011)
(385-1156)
School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Arts and
Sciences, School of Education and School of Vocational/Technical
Education, Graduate School.
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•COLLEGE OF IDAHO, Located in Caldwell, (459-5011 l
Four year co-educational liberal arts institution with B.S. and B.A
in 30 liberal arts areas, M.A in Education and Guidance and
Counseling.
COLLEGE OF ST. GERTRUDE, Located in Cottonwood, Idaho
(962-3224)
Junior College program and leads to Associate Arts degree.
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO, Located in Twin Falls,
(733-9554)
Junior College program and strong vocational/technical curriculum
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY, Located in Pocatello (236-0211)
Four year college.
NORTHWEST NAZARENE COLLEGE, Located in Nampa
(467-8011)
Four year educational institution of Church of Nazarene. B.A in
Teaching and some pre-professional programs.
1 LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE, Located in Lewiston
(746-2341)
Four year Teacher Education, Associate and B.A. degrees in Nursing
Education and Vocational/Technical Education. Two year academic
transfer courses.
NORTHERN IDAHO JUNIOR COLLEGE, Located in
Coeur d'Alene (667-7422)
Academic transfer para-professional, vocational and technical, ex­tended
and adult continuing education courses.
RICKS COLLEGE, Located in Rexburg (356-2521)
Two Year curriculum as well as four year educational opportunities
in both the academic and vocational/technical fields. Institution of
the Mormon Church.
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Located in Moscow (888-6111)
Eiglt colleges and graduate school. Alumni Association situated in
Boise at the following address: 4696 Overland (384-2820)
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UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO VETERINARY TEACHING CENTER
(454-8657)
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO VETERINARY RESEARCH
lABORATORY (454-9560)
Located on Homedale Road at South Montana Avenue 2 miles
south of Caldwell. Month long program offered at the center is
optional to seniors in veterinary medicine. Gives students practical
experience with animal problems. Stockmen with animal problems
may refer to the school for assistance.
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO'S SOUfHWEST IDAHO RESEARCH
AND EXTENSION CENTER
Facilities located at Caldwell and Parma (459-6367)
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Cultural Events
1. UBIIARY:
BOISE PUBUC UBRARY, 715 Capitol Boulevard (384-4466)
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 9 PM, Friday - Saturday
9 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM. Closed on Sundays in June, July
and August and on holidays and three day weekends.
COST: Boise City residents free. Non-residents pay $21.00 a year
with Senior Citizens who are non-residents paying $5.00 a year.
OiECK-OUf ITEMS; Books, posters, art prints, fihns, records,
scu]ptures, cassettes.
SERVICES: Bookmobile schedule available at Ubrary, Toy Lending
Ubrary, Children's Story Hour, Gardeners' Plant Service during
swnmer, special children programs for school year, Boise Puppetry
Guild, evening movies and Great Books Program.
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, University Drive
(385-1204)
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM, Friday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
SERVICES: Reference work for all and check out privileges to quali­fied
only.
IDAHO STATE GENEOLOGICAL UBRARY, 325 West State
(384-2305)
IDAHO STATE HISTORICAL LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES,
325 West State (384-3356)
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IDAHO STATE LIBRARY, 325 West State (384-2150)
HOURS FOR ALL lHREE ABOVE: Weekdays 8:00 AM -
5:00PM.
SERVICES: General public reference work only with check out
materials available through local library. State officials and employ­ees
have check out privileges at Idaho State Ubrary.
2. ART CENTERS AND AcnvmES:
ASSOCIATION FOR lHE HUMANITIES IN IDAHO:
(345-5346)
Director David Hansen, Box 424, Boise, Idaho 83702
Funding for research and projects dealing with human values or
humanities. In process of compiling human resource file for state in
area of humanities.
BOISE ALLIED ART COUNCIL, (336-4443)
Sponsors workshops of interest to the Art community.
BOISE GALLERY OF ART, 716 Capitol Boulevard (345-8330)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on weekdays and 12:00 PM -
5:00 PM on weekends.
Current exhibit information available from Art Gallery or Weekend
(Friday edition) of Idaho Statesman Newspaper. ANNUAL WED­NESDAY
EVENING PROGRAMS of Music, Art and Uterature at
Gallery September through May at 8:00PM. SUMMER EDUCA­TIONAL
ART ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, as well as various art
media classes scheduled for adults, students and children during the
regular school year. Donations accepted.
HAGERMAN VALLEY GALLERY, Located in Hagerman
(837-4721)
Art work and artistic pieces in all media for retail sale. Historic value
as second building completed in town in 1887 and known as Cheese
Factory. Renovation plans include large gallery with tiered sides
fanning indoor arena for lectures, demonstrations, and perform­ances.
Lessons also taught at gallery.
IDAHO ARTISTRY, INC. (344-7024)
Sponsors shO\.Ving for Idaho Artists, workshops and monthly news­letter.
Newsletter gives general information for artists, notes grants
available, shows up-coming, and new books in the art field.
IDAHO COMMISSION ON THE ARTS, 304 West State
(384-2119)
Involved in funding and promoting further growth and development
in the arts. Serves as a general resource center for the arts.
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SUN VALLEY CENTER FOR ARfS AND HUMANITIES,
P.O. Box 656, Sun Valley, Idaho 83353 (622-9371)
Summer classes and workshops in theater, writing, graphic arts,
dance, fiber arts, physical arts, ceramics, humanities and photo­graphy.
Workshops for children are also available.
\\ORKSHOPS FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS:
Contact:
City Recreation Department
Fort Boise Community Center
700 Robbins Road
(384-4128) (384-4486)
Boise Gallery of Art
716 Capitol Boulevard
(345-8330)
ARTS AND CRAFI'S FESDVALS:
ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL at BOISE GALLERY OF ART:
Held each September during the second week of the month with a
clothesline sale, performing arts booths and many creative art
demonstrations.
BEAUX ARTS SOCIElY CHRISTMAS SALE:
Held at Boise Gallery of Art in Julia Davis Park in November of each
year.
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY CERAMICS DEPARTMENT ANN­UAL
FESTIVAL OF CERAMICS:
Features works of students and instructors for show and sale. Held in
December in Boise State University Liberal Arts Buildings.
ELKHORN ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL:
July in Sun Valley with musicians, theater groups, magic acts, artists
and dancers. Contact Elkhorn Village Inn in Sun VaHey.
HElLS CANYON ART AND HOBBY SHOW:
Second week in June in Exhibit Hall in Cambridge, Idaho.
IDAHO CERAMIC CLUB ANNUAL CERAMIC SHOW:
September at Fort Boise Community Center with displays, competi­tion
for amateurs and professionals, demonstrations.
IDAHO CITY ARTS AND CHAFfS FESTIVAL:
Held in July and sponsored by Boise Basin Public Library and Idaho
City Artists Association.
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KARCHER MALL ARfS AND CHAFfS FESTIVAL: Held in
November with artists from Idaho and Northwest participating.
OUIDOOR ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
I....ast week in July or first part of August at Northern Idaho Junior
College Campus in Coeur d'Alene.
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN MAMA'S ARTS AND CHAFfS FAIR:
July in Stanley, Idaho.
SUN VAllEY INVITATIONAL ARfS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
August in Sun Valley Mall in Sun Valley, Idaho.
3. MUSIC GROUPS AND ACilVITIES:
BOISE CIVIC OPERA: (377-5445)
One major production the last weekend in September. One minor
production in March. Phone contact number for more information
on Boise Civic Opera Guild and their educational projects in support
of the Boise Civic Opera ... called Ia Scala Opera Guild
BOISE COMMUNilY CONCERT ASSOCIATION:
(375-2390) (344-2667)
Usually five programs in concert season with tickets $10.00 per sea­son.
Waiting list exists for membership. Concerts held in Boise High
School Auditorium.
BOISE PHll..HARMONIC GUILD: 1020 West Franklin
(P.O. Box 2205, Boise) (344-7849)
Series of concerts at Capital High Auditorium with five to each
season held in November, December, January, March and April.
Special Chrisbnas Concert is given each year. Concerts are on Tues­day
evenings and ticket prices vary.
BOISE STATE UNIVERSilY OPERA: (385-1771)
One opera production given in the spring of the year on the
campus.
CALDWELL FINE ARfS SERIES: (459-7493) (459-5011)
Concerts held in Jewett Auditorium on College of Idaho Campus in
Caldwell. For further information on the 8:15 PM performances and
program dates phone the contact numbers.
CONCERTS AT THE CATHEDRAL: (First United Methodist
Church, 11th & Franklin), (343-7511)
Series of free concerts with great variety of religious musical presen­tations
beginning in November and continuing through the early part
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of June. During the Christmas season there is a special program in­oolving
a multitude of choirs, musical instruments, sacred dances and
community singing.
IDAHO CMC BALLET, INC.: (345-6591)
Touring group that holds auditions for the ballet group in May.
Choreography competition is in December. Ballet memberships are
available. Local performances are given advance notice in Idaho
Statesman.
IDAHO STATE CIVIC SYMPHONY:
Performs in Pocatello at Goranson Hall with 8: 15 PM concerts.
Check with Pocatello Chamber of Commerce for more information
by writing Box 647, Greater Pocatello, Idaho 83720 or phone
(233-1525).
NAMPA CONCERT SERIES:
Concerts held at Northwest Nazarene College (467-8011) located
in Nampa. Contact 467-8406 for programming and ticket details
each year.
SUN VAllEY WINTER PERFORMING ARTS SERIES:
(622-9371)
St.u1 Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities
Box 656 in Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
Series begins in January and continues through March.
TiiE BALLET FOLK OF MOSCOW, U.S.A:
In company at the University of Idaho in Moscow and supported and
assisted by Ballet Folk of Moscow, Inc. and Ballet Folk Guild. One of
the most traveled dance companies in the country with finely bal­anced
repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary.
(888-6111)
lREASURE VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY: (385-1011)
Contact Boise State University Music Department for information on
this symphony composed of students 13 - 18 years of age.
Conductor is Mike Samball.
AU.. CITY HONOR ELEMENTARY BAND, ORCHESTRA AND
a-IOIR GROUPS:
Canprised of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students of the Boise Public
Schools who have been recommended by the various musical in­structors
in the elementary schools. Check with coordinator of Music
for Boise Public Schools, Howard Freeman (336-1370) for dates of
annual concerts or specific information concerning the program
operation.
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KIWANIS BOYS CHOIR:
Organized by Boise Kiwanis Club in 1949 and involves about 50
fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys who are selected by audition to
become members of the Kiwanis Concert Choir. Contact Mr. John
Galvin (336-1370) (344-3685)
ANNUAL CONCERTS AND RECITALS:
BOISE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT:
For date and time check with coordinator of Music for Boise Public
Schools, Howard Freeman (336-1370)
BOISE MUSIC WEEK:
Contact Coordinator of Music for Boise Public Schools, Howard
Freeman (336-1370). Held in accordance with NATIONAL MUSIC
WEEK observance which originated in Boise in 1919 in the month of
May. Features all of the Honor Musical Groups of the Elementary
Schools, as well as other community groups and churches. Special
musical theatrical production also performed.
BOISE MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS:
Held on Thursdays at 8:00 PM during the summer months in the
Julia Davis Park Band shell.
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY MUSICAL EVENTS: (385-1771)
Faculty Recital Series, Meister Singers Concert, Swing Band and
Symphony Concerts, and Senior Student Recitals. Musical events
held in Music Auditorium and Special Events Center on BSU Cam­pus.
BOISE MADRIGAL CLUB Annual Concert:
Contact Boise Chamber of Commerce (344-5515)
BOISE MASTER CHORALE Annual Concert:
Contact Boise Chamber of Commerce (344-5515)
BOISE SWEET ADELINES Annual Concert:
Contact Boise Chamber of Commerce (344-5515)
BOISE SPELESQUSA (Male Barbershop) Concert:
Contact Boise Chamber of Commerce (344-5515)
DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS REGIONAL COMPETITION:
(345-1066)
Held during the summer at Bronco stadium on BSU Campus. Pre­liminary
elimination rounds, parade and final round of competition
for PACIFIC NORTHWEST DRILL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS held
in March in Boise.
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FACULTY RECITALS:
Check with College of Idaho {459-5011) and Northwest Nazarene
College {467-8011) Music Departments for information on these
events on campus.
NATIONAL HERITAGE SALUTE:
Contact Howard Freeman, coordinator of music for Boise Public
Schools {336-1370) for more information on the Vetern's Day Foot­ball
halftime show put on by the Boise Public Schools with about
1,500 youngsters performing.
HOLIDAY PARADE:
SJX>nsored by Holiday Parade Association, P.O. Box 7413 {83707)
Partictpants are Treasure Valley High School bands, flag corps and
drill teams, civic and youth organizatins and business firms. Held in
late November.
NATIONAL OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST:
Heki in Weiser, Idaho in the month of June. Tickets can be obtained
from Weiser Chamber of Commerce, 16 East Idaho Street, Weiser,
Idaho 83672 {549-0452)
SUN VAUEY MUSIC FESTIVAL: {622-9371)
Sun Valley Center for Arts and Humanities
Box 656 in Sun Valley, Ida,ho 83353
Heki in July with professional orchestra in residence in Idaho
assembled for week long event including outdoor concerts as well as
performances in Opera House.
ANNUAL CONCERT:
United States Armed Service Band {Navy, Army and Marine Corps)
Check with coordinator of Music for Boise Public Schools, Howard
Freeman (336-1370)
4. niEATER CENTERS IN IDAHO:
ANTIQUE FESTIVAL THEATER:
Idaho's only professional touring theater group. Gives plays in Boise
area during the summer months, as well as in Coeur d'Alene and
Moscow.
BOISE UTILE THEATER:
100 East Fort (342-5104)
Productins include annual Christmas play for children plus six plays
for regular season. Adult plays held during months of September,
October, January, March, April and May.
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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY (385-1462) (385-3566)
Stmmer Music Theater of Boise under direction of Music Depart­ment
of BSU.
Boise State Theater Arts:
Performances held in Subal Theater and Special Events Center on
BSU Campus at 8: 15 PM Season program available in fall as well as
season tickets for five performances.
BUHL SUMMER THEATER:
Located 22 miles south of Hagerman on U.S. Highway 30 on
Broadway. Theater group performs classical plays of French,
English, Russian and other European playwrights.
CAROUSEL PLAYERS:
lbeater located on 14th and Garden Streets in Coeur d'Alene. Per­formances
are held six nights a week with none on Monday. During
the summer months four musicals are presented on alternate
evenings.
IDAHO PUBUC THEATER, INC. (344-2434)
8th & Main Streets, Boise
Production company designed to provide entertainment in park,
restaurants, streets, schools, and community centers. Idaho Public
lbeater offers workshops in various aspects of theater for both
beginners and professionals and promotes weekly Children's
lbeater Shows at YWCA at 1:00 every Saturday throughout the
year. The following organizations are under the jurisdiction of the
Idaho Public Theater:
DINNER THEATER SHOWS:
Beginning in January of 1978 the Holiday Inn is scheduled for a
ntmber of theater dinner shows. Other theater dinner shows will
alc;o be sponsored in other southwestern Idaho facilities. Contact Phil
Schmidt. (344-2434)
NORTH AMERICAN MINI-REPERTORY:
Puppet company performing in various locations around the
Treasure Valley. Check Idaho Stateman for locations, dates and
thnes.
PREMIER PRODUCTIONS:
Recently formed company encouraging the writing of creative mater­ial.
Gives playwright opportunity to develop script and carry play
through to actual performance on stage. Company designed to give
first time productions of new plays.
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IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY REPERTORY THEATER Located in
Pocatello.
Performances held during the summer. (236-0211)
McCALL ALPINE PLAYHOUSE:
Located in McCall, Idaho and gives performances during the
summer. Contact Candy Kellogg at Kellogg Dance Studio in McCall
or McCall Chamber of Commerce (634-5400).
NEW HAVEN'S ENSEMBLE THEATER COMPANY: (622-9371)
In residence at Yale Repertory Theater during the year and performs
during the summer months at Sun Valley Center for Arts and
Humanities in Sun Valley. For ticket information contact Sun Valley
Center, P.O. Box 656, Sun Valley 83353.
RAY'S SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL:
One Capitol Center (342-0700) (345-4757)
Performances held outdoors on lawn area by One Capitol Center on
Main Street in downtown Boise during the summer months. Plays
mostly by Shakespeare.
THEATRE IN A TRUNK: 1625 West Bannock (336-1901)
Three or four theater productions during the regular season.
5. FILM SERIES:
FOREIGN FILM SERIES: (385-3654)
Held on Boise State University Campus on Friday evenings at
7:00 PM in various room locations. Public may attend for small
charge.
POP FILM SERIES: (384-3654)
Held on Boise State University Campus on Sunday evenings at
8:00 PM in various room locations. Films shown are two or more
years old. Public may attend for small charge.
6. UTERATURE/LECTURE SERIES:
CELEBRITY SERIES (Sponsored by Boise Junior League):
Features nationally known speakers with dates and ticket sale details
announced each year.
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES:
(385-3654) (385-1255)
Held at BSU Campus and open to public with dates, times and
speakers announced each year. HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
feature speakers of national prominence.
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MARCH LECTURE SERIES ON IDAHO HISTORY:
{Sponsored by Idaho Historical Auxiliary)
Arthur Hart, Director of Idaho State Historical Museum presents
slides, pictures and lectures in series of four weekly sessions with
exact dates announced each year.
WOMENS SYMPOSIUM:
{Event includes men as well as women)
Jewett Auditorium, College of Idaho
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
Symposium is held during the first week of May and is an all day
affair with luncheon sponsored by friends of the college. Purpose of
the Symposium is to encourage general public to hear and partici­pate
in thought provoking discussions concerning issues of impor­tance
in the world today. Each presentation given by a speaker is
followed by a Reaction Panel with audience participation.
BOISE WRITERS LEAGUE:
Monthly meetings held on third Thursdays in Provident Federal
Savings & Loan located on Idaho Street, Community Room, 1001.
Open to adults with sincere interest in creative writing.
WRITERS' GUILD: (Gem State Writers' Guild)
{344-2177)
Organizatior.. for the purpose of stimulating amateur writing efforts by
providing professional criticism on short stories, longer prose, poetry
and articles. For membership information write Eleanor Benson,
1702 North 23rd, Boise 83702.
GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP: (384-4466)
Meets every other Sunday in Boise Public Library in Marian
Bingham Room with reading and discussions of short fiction.
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Historical Section
1. MUSEUMS IN 111E AREA:
AMERICAN FALLS ...
Massacre Rocks State Park
Visitors Center (83211)
Favorite area for bird watchers since 200 different species of birds
have been sighted in the park vicinity. Desert environment produces
about 300 spedes of plants here. Campfire programs in addition to
Visitors Center.
BlACKFOOT ...
Bingham County Tom Bond Pioneer Museum
104 North East Main Street (83221)
BOISE ...
Idaho State Historical Museum (384-2120)
610 North Julia Davis Drive (83706)
Permanent and temporary exhibits of historic interest. Complete list
of National Register of Historic Places available at Museum. Hours:
9 AM - 5 PM Monday through Saturday, 1 PM - 5 PM on Sundays.
Closed on holidays. Donations accepted.
BURLEY ...
Cassia County Historical Society and Museum
P.O. Box 331 (83318)
CALDWELL ..
Odd Fellows Historical Building
920 Grant Street (83605)
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Van Slyke Agricultural Display
City Park (83605)
CAMBRIDGE ...
Cambridge City Museum (83610)
COEUR d'ALENE ...
Kootenai County Historical Society
2116 North 8th (83814)
Museum of North Idaho, Inc .
Box 850 (83814)
Housed in old powder magazine of Fort Sherman. Open Monday
through Saturday.
COTTONWOOD ...
Idaho County Farm Museum (83522)
St Gertrude's Museum (83522)
Curator is Sister Alfreda who is native of Grangeville, a Benedictine
Nun, teacher, Idaho Historian and author of many books. Much in­formation
on Polly Bemis who is a Chinese lady famous around the
1870's.
CUSTER. ..
Custer Museum
c/o Clayton District Ranger Station (83227)
Open during the summer months from 10 AM - 5 PM with mining
exhibit, Custer town tour, museum and historic slide shows. Located
on the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River near Sunbeam.
DUBOIS ...
Heritage Hall Community Museum (83423)
EMMETT ...
Gem County Museum
c/o Robert Callender
P.O. Box 218 (83617)
FRANKLIN ...
Pioneer Relic Hall (83237)
Franklin is Idaho's first settlement in 1860 started by the Mormon
people. Museum displays steam engine given to the town by
Brigham Young.
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GlENNS FERRY. ..
Three Island Crossing State Park
{VlSitors Center Box 609) 83623
GRANGEVIlLE ...
Idaho County Historical Society
Route 1, Box 82 83530
HAILEY. ..
Blaine County Historical Museum
Box 115 (83530)
IDAHO CITY ...
Boise Basin Museum
501 Montgomery Street (83631)
Open May to October if weather permits from 1 PM - 3 PM daily.
Admission 50¢ for adults and 35¢ for children. Special arrangements
for groups.
IDAHO FAlLS ...
Museum of Natural History
Sportsman Park (83401)
JUUAETIA ..
ArrCNY Museum
KOOSKIA ..
Nee Mee Poo Museum
LEWISTON ...
Lewis/Clark State College Museum
Dr. H. L Talkington Collection (8350 1)
Luna House Historical Society
310 Third Street (83501)
Features Indian memorabilia and West's early culture. Free admis­sion
and hours for museum: Monday - Saturday 2 PM - 6 PM and
Sunday 2 PM - 4 PM.
MAlAD CITY ...
Oneida County Relic Room
270 West,SOO North (83252)
MARSING ...
Marsing City Museum
City Center (83639)
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MONTPELIER ...
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Historical Museum
420 Clay Street (83254)
MOSCOW ...
Appaloosa Horse Museum
Pullman Highway in Moscow
Traces history of the horses' development by the Nez Perce Indians.
Saddles and cowboy equipment are also displayed. The Appaloosa
horse is the state of Idaho's official state animal. Hours: Monday­Friday
8 AM - 5 PM. Closed holidays. Free.
Latah County Pioneer Association
110 South Adams (83843)
University Museum
Comer Pine and Idaho (83843)
MOUNTAIN HOME ...
Ehnore County Historical Foundation
c/o Mr. C. P. Anderson (83647)
MURPHY ...
Murphy/Owyhee County Historical Complex
Old Schoolhouse Museum (83650)
Museum and Library near town of Murphy. Hours: Open March to
October 9 AM - 5 PM on weekdays and 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM on
Saturdays and Sundays. Donations accepted.
NAMPA. ..
Nampa/Canyon County Historical Society
Old Depot
12th AvenueS. and Front Street (83651)
Museum only opened for limited hours . . . check at museum for
schedule.
Northwest Nazarene College Museum
Archives Department Office (83651)
Cleo's Walter Ferry Museum (466-1282)
Nampa area
Groups admitted to museum only by advance arrangement.
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OAKLEY. ..
Oakley Pioneer Museum
Main and Center Street (83346)
OROFINO ...
Clearwater County Historical Society
Box 861 (83544)
Displays work by Nez Perce artists.
PAYEITE ...
Payette County Historical Society
Box 476 (83661)
Building soon to be completed.
Pl.ACERWlE. ..
Placerville Square and Magnolia Saloon
Open during the summer if weather permits from 2:00- 5:00PM.
Donations accepted.
POCATElLO ...
Bannock County Historical Museum
Center Street and Garfield Avenue (83201)
Features displays on fur trading, Shoshone Indians, early railroads,
etc Hours: Monday through Saturday 2 PM - 5 PM and closed holi­days.
Free admission.
Fort Hall Replica Commission
Pocate8o Agency Headquarters for Fort Hall Indian Reservation
Box 764 (83201)
Has Blacksmith shop, cabins and museum open to the public with
free admission. Hours: 9 AM till dusk May 15 through September 7.
Fort Hall Replicas can be seen at nearby ROSS PARK on Portneuf
River. Historic exhibits of Fort Hall and fur trading post seen from
June - September 15 daily 9 AM - 8 PM. April and May Wednesdays
through Sunday 9 AM - 1 PM. Admission free. Park also has zoo,
gardens, summer swimming pooL playgrounds and picnic areas.
Idaho State University Museum
University Library Building (83201)
REXBURG ...
Upper Snake River Historical Society
College Avenue (83440)
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RUPERT. ..
Minidoka County Historical Society and Museum
710 South D Street (83350)
SALMON ...
Lemhi County Historical Museum
Box 1114 (83467)
SANDPOINT ...
Bonner County Historical Museum
210 South First Avenue (83864)
SILVER CllY ...
Museum located in Schoolhouse.
Museum is privately owned and there is an admission charge. Check
at museum for hours open and cost.
SPALDING ...
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Visitors Center (83551)
Administered by National Park Service. Area of 12,000 square miles
and features some 20 sites that interpret history and customs of the
Nez Perce Indians. Other centers for the Park at East Kamiah and
Whitebird Battlefield.
1WIN FALLS ...
Twin Fails County Historical Museum
Route 2 (Filer, Idaho 83328)
WAI.l.ACE ...
Coeur d'Alene District Mining Museum
Bank Street (83873)
Features mining displays, information on ghost towns, mine tours,
and rockhounding. Hours: Open Monday - Friday 10 AM - 4 PM.
Summer hours Monday - Saturday 9 AM -6 PM. Free admission and
museum closed on holidays.
WEISER. ..
Weiser Historical Museum and Fiddlers Hall of Fame
40 West Commercial Street (83672)
WINCHESTER. ..
Winchester Museum
P.O. Box 145 (83555)
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2. PLACFS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST IN IDAHO . ..
NOTE: Complete list of NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC
PlACES in Idaho available from Idaho Historical Museum located at
610 North Julia Davis Drive.
ADA THEATER, 7th and Main (Boise)
Restoration plans are currently in progress at the theater. Egyptian
decor.
BISHOPS HOUSE, Warm Springs Avenue (Boise)
On the site of the Old Penitentiary grounds . . . this late Victorian
home moved from downtown site to be prepared for public use and
public viewing. Restoration is currently in progress, and is under the
jurisdiction of the Friends of the Bishops House (384-2120).
CAPITOL, Jefferson and State Streets (Boise)
Idaho State Capitol was started in 1905 and completed in 1920.
Tours are available to groups by contacting 384-2000 in advance. If
the legislature is out of session then contact 384-2120 for tours.
Galleries and Legislative Information Center are open when
congressmen are in session.
CATALDO MISSION, Interstate 90 off exit 39 by Fourth of July
Canyon.
Located 20 miles east of Coeur d'Alene and 10 miles west of
Kellogg. Building incorporated into Idaho State Park called OlD
MlSSION STATE PARK This is Idaho's oldest building constructed
in 1853 by the Coeur d'Alene Indians and restored in 1928. Free
tours of the mission are , given. Once a year on August 15 Mass is
celebrated and Indian choirs sing in special service.
CHRISTS CHAP~L, Located on Boise State University Campus. It
is oldest Protestant Church in Boise and was built in 1866.
LEWIS AND CLARK HIGHWAY, Most direct route between
lewiston and Missoula, Montana ... with 229 miles of paved high­way.
Actual Lewis and Clark Trail called Lolo Trail. Trail meets
Highway 12 about 8 miles east of Kooskia which is on the middle
fork of the Clearwater River. Trail was used by generations of Indians
in their seasonal comings and goings between valley of the Snake
and Montana plains.
LOGAN HOUSE, Located on Idaho State Historical Museum
grounds in Boise.
This adobe brick home built in 1860's was owned by Mayor Logan
who was Boise's first mayor. Restoration currently in progress with
interior to be furnished in an Eastlake manner (834-2120).
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MOSES ALEXANDER HOUSE, Located at 304 West State Street in
Boise.
Building purchased by State of Idaho and will be restored for tours.
Currently serves as office of Idaho Commission on the Arts.
OlD FORT BOISE Site located on Veteran's Administration
grounds on Fort Street in Boise.
Established as a military fort to protect miners and Oregon Trail Emi­grants.
Two of the 1864 buildings are still in use. Current Veteran's
Administration Hospital is on the site of the Old Fort Boise.
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OlD IDAHO PENITENfiARY, Warm Springs Avenue, Boise
(384-2844)
Cornerstone of the first building was laid in 1870. Guided tours, slide
show, and museum available. Summer hours: 12:00- 7:30PM daily
and winter hours 12:00 - 4:00 PM Sunday- through Friday and
10:00 - 4:00PM on Saturdays. Adults: $1.00 and children under
12: 75¢. Rates for school groups and private parties can be
arranged.
OREGON TRAIL Main route across southern Idaho and Boise
Valley. Booklet showing route available at Idaho Historical Museum
in Julia Davis Park.
UNION PACIFIC DEPOT, Depot Hill on Capitol Boulevard which
serves as depot for the current Amtrak trains . . . Boise.
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFACE, 210 Main Street in Boise.
Building started in 1870 and finished in 1871. Will become Idaho
Historical Society Mining Museum. Houses rock exhibit currently
and open to public Monday - Friday during regular business hours.
3. GHOST TOWN AREAS:
BOISE BASIN AREA: 1860's gold mining area 21 miles N.E. of
Boise on Highway 21 which includes Idaho City, Placerville and
Pioneerville. In Idaho City public can view old jail, graveyard and
several buildings in National Historic Register. Idaho City hosts
yearly Arts and Crafts Festival in conjunction with Boise Basin
Museum each July.
UPPER BOISE RIVER AREA: Near headwaters of the Boise River
and approximately 90 miles from Boise . . . rough graveled road
most of the way. Atlanta and Rocky Bar are names of two ghost
towns in this area.
SILVER CITY AREA: 1860's silver and gold mining area 23 miles
south of Murphy and approximately 65 miles from Boise. Check
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road conditions often as last 23 miles are rather rough. Entire district
in National Register of Historic Places. Area incll,ldes the following
towns: Silver City, DeLamar, Ruby City, Fairvi€1N, Aint and
Dewey ... the later four are only sites. Silver City is the most pictures­que
of all early Idaho mining towns. Museum is privately owned and
open during the summer and early fall with weather permitting.
DeLamar has been re-activated as a sQver mining area
STANLEY BASIN AREA: 100- 140 miles from Boise on Highway
21 with paved roads. Town of Custer has museum and slide shows
operated by Forest Service during the summer and is located on the
Yankee Fork of the Salmon River near Sunbeam. Bonanza has a
goki dredge in place Yz mile above the town. It is located 9 miles
north of Sunbeam on U.S. 93.
OlHER AREAS OF INTEREST:
Murray: 25 miles from Wallace and site where A. J. Pritchard dis­covered
rich gold deposits in 1883 in Idaho.
Aorence: Located south of Grangeville and truly a ghost town on
U.S. 95.
Elk City: 60 miles from Grangeville. Once a large gold mining camp
and now a town with a population of about 300 persons.
Clearwater National Forest: Turn up Highway 11 about 8 miles
south of Orofino at Greer. This was the route the prospector came in
1860 on foot or by pack train. Area along Clearwater River going
east on Highway 13 and southeast via 14 on the river was early gold
mining country.
4. HISTORICAL MISCELlANEOUS . •.
HISTORICAL SLIDE SHOW SERIES: (384-2120)
Sponsored by Idaho Historical Auxiliary, and held in Museum on
Julia Davis Park Drive annually in March. Dates and admissions
announced in advance. Speaker featured is Arthur Hart who is
Director of Idaho Historical Museum.
MUSEUM COMES TO LIFE: (384-2120)
Event hosted annually around October by the Idaho Historical Auxil­iary
at the Idaho Historical Museum on Julia Davis Park Drive. Free
music, craft demonstrations, and costumed people in all of the
historic interior exhibits.
IDAHO HISTORICAL SOCIElY:
Memberships $10.00 per year with members receiving a quarterly
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magazine and newsletter, as well as notices of field trips to selected
historic sites in Idaho that are offered each year. Auxiliary conducts
programs for community groups on historical topics, raises funds for
restoration of some historical buildings, and aids with tours.
5. ANTIQUES SECDON . ..
ANTIQUE GROUPS:
QUESTORS: 4 chapters. Three meet during the daytime and one
in the evening. Local chapters are affiliated with the National
Questors, Inc. Waiting lists exist for all groups.
State Organizer: Rita Rodriguez (345-1197)
ANNUAL OR SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ANTIQUE LOVERS:
ANTIQUE SEMINAR (Assistance Guild of Boise, P.O. Box 7761,
Boise 83707)
One or two day event held in the spring of the year around April with
noted national lecturer/appraiser and author Gwen Znerold speaking
on a variety of topics concerning the antique field. Ttme, place and
topics for each year are announced in advance.
ANTIQUE CLASSES: Incorporated into the classes given by the
Community Schools Program. Office 301 North 29th (345-9911).
Tme and place of class, teacher and topic published in Community
Schools Program bulletin each session.
ANTIQUE PEDDLERS' FAIR: Held in McCall in July. Antique
dealers throughout the state offer antiques and collectibles in every
category for sale. Contact either 343-4280 or 345-0755 for more
information.
BOISE JUNIOR LEAGUE ANNUAL OLD HOUSE RESTORATION
WORKSHOP: Held during the months of January and February
with about 5 sessions of workshops. For information on the
workshops contact the State Historical Society (384-2120)
COLUMBIAN CLUB ANTIQUE SHOW: Held annually in the fall of
the year at the Rodeway Inn Convention Center. Dates publicized
each year. Fee for admission.
DIRECTORY OF TREASURE VALLEY ANTIQUE SHOPS:
Current directory available at most of the local antique shops.
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NatlonaUty And Ethnic Groups
1. BASQUE:
BASQUE CENTER, 601 Grove Street (342-9983)
EUZKALDUNAK: Family oriented group for those of Basque origin.
No age restriction and children belong under the membership of the
parents. Meets on monthly basis at the Basque Center.
BASQUE RADIO PROGRAM:
KBOI 9:30PM- 10:00 PM on Sunday.
OINKARI DANCERS: Name of group literally means "fast feet" and
group performs at folk dance festivals all over the country. Music for
dances played on drum, accordian, tambourine and a kind of
flute/fife called the "txistu". The Basque Oinkari Dancers perform
annually at many places around the Treasure Valley.
TRAIL CREEK CABIN BASQUE BENEFIT: Held in mid-July in Sun
Valley. Features Basque weight lifting and wood chopping contests
and Oinkari dancers.
ST. IGNACIO PICNIC: Held in late July in one of the Boise Parks.
Dancing, handball, picnic, probak competition, etc. part of the
celebration.
MOUNTAIN HOME BASQUE ANNUAL FESTIVAL: Held in
August in Mountain Home with Oinkari Dancers performing.
ANNUAL BASQUE BAZAAR OF BOISE: Held in November at
Basque Center with fun for all ages and plenty of food.
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SHEEPHERDERS DANCE: Held around the Christmas season.
Event initially organized in mid-1920's with two fold purpose of
bringing Boise Valley sheepherders together during Christmas
season and helping to raise money to pay medical debts accumu­lated
over past year. Proceeds of dance even today usually donated
towards worthy cause. Evening event with fat lamb auction, probak
ritual test of strength, wood chopping contest. Open to general
public.
2. BLACKS:/
NAACP (National Association for Advancement of Colored People),
P.O. Box 8436, Boise 83707 or contact River Street Neighborhood
Center, 191 Grand Street (342-6713) after 5 PM.
ST PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 124 Broadway
(362-3528)
BLACK HISTORY WEEK: Held in February on the Boise State
University Campus in conjunction with national commemorative
event for the black people. Purpose is to provide educational exper­ience
and expose local populace to contributions of black Americans
in fields of art, music, literature, history, science, and philosophy.
Contact Dr. Mamie Oliver at BSU (385-1568) or (385-1255) or St
Paul Missionary Baptist Church (362-3528) regarding specific
dates. Event includes buffet dinner, art display, exhibits of African
artifacts and black history books, lectures, speakers, etc.
3. GERMAN
EDELWEISS CLUB: P.O. Box 715, Boise, Idaho 83701
Meetings held the second Friday of each month at the Eagle's Lodge.
For information on the German dancing group that performs in
Boise and around the valley on occasion, write to the above address.
GERMAN OKTOBERFEST: Sponsored by German American
Edelweiss Club with authentic German food, dancing and music.
Held in October ... evening event (345-2743)
FASCHING FESTIVAL: Held in January in Ketchum and Sun
Valley. Fasching originated in Germany several centuries ago and
still continues as residents in small hamlets deck out in costumes to
celebrate the past season's harvest and have some merry-making
before Lent Festival includes masked balls, beer drinking contests,
snow sculptures, downhill and cross-country ski races, etc. All events
are free except for the masked balls, and there are prizes for costume
categories.
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FASCHING FESTIVAL IN BOISE: Held in January or February at
Rodeway Inn. Participants are encouraged to come in costume for
the dinner and dancing. For ticket information call (343-1613) or
{343-5242) or (342-7050).
4. GREEK:
ST. CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
2618 Bannock
Secretary: Margaret Varkas 708 Franklin Street (344-6180)
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURH - CHURCH OF THE
ASSUMPTION
528 North Hfth
Pocatello {1-232-7666)
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE: Auxiliary organization for women
18 and over which serves as support group for men's adult lodge
AHEPA. Meets at Boise church on monthly basis.
AHEPA: Men's lodge organization for those persons 18 and over.
Group meets at Boise church on monthly basis for combination of
social and philanthropy purposes.
GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth Association): Organization for youth
under 21 and connected with Pocatello church. Sponsors athletic
and social functions (376-0371)
SONS OF PERIQUES: Contact George Alexander (376-0371)
GREEK GI...ENDI: Held at Rodeway Inn in October and word
"glendi" literally means "good times" ... event sponsored by the
Greek Orthodox Church. Typical Greek menu and entertainment
ccmplete with belly dancing. Contact Nick and Tacia Tsakries
(376-9889) or Frank and Helen Dagres (375-2334) for more
information.
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY (March 25): National and religious
holiday for the Greek with special festival at the local church.
ORTHODOX EASTER HOLIDAY: Occasion of special religious
significance to Greeks, which often does not coincide with American
Easter. Many masses during this Holy Week with special celebra­tions.
AUGUST 15 (Virgin Mary): Religious holiday of special importance
to Greek people.
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BOISE AMERICAN INDIAN LEAGUE: (345-2761) (345-2762)
Organization assessing needs of native Americans in the Boise area.
Concerned with urban Indian cultural center, health services, job
bank, vocational training, and education.
IDAI-10 INTER-TRIBAL POLICY BOARD:
910 Main Street (345-2761)
INDIAN RELICS: Refer to HISTORICAL section and following
entry items: Clearwater Historical Museum, Fort Hall, Luna House
Museum in Lewiston, and Nez Perce National Historical Park east of
Lewiston with main park center at Spalding.
NATIVE AMERICAN WEEK: Held on Boise State University
Campus and sponsored by the American Indian Institute. Contact
385-1255 for more information.
TALMUKS ANNUAL CAMP MEETING: Religious revival for Nez
Perce tribe. Patriotic service held the last week of June to mid-July in
Craigmont.
SUN DANCE: Held at Fort Hall near Pocatello in the last week of
July. Religious indian observance and buffalo feast in Putnam
Lodge. Public welcome, but no cameras permitted.
WHAA-LAA DAYS: Held second week of June in Worley with
Indian games and war dancing.
SHOSHONE INDIAN TRAP SHOOT: Held the last week in June in
Sun Valley on the Gun Club Range.
INDIAN DAYS AND PLUMMER FESTIVAL: Held the last week of
July in Plummer.
PIERRE'S HOLD RENDEZVOUS: First week in August in Driggs.
Features parade of indians, trappers, pioneers, cowboys and fancy
floats. Fiddling and black powder contests, as well as indian exhibi­tion
dancing and rodeo. Old-fashioned melodrama at Pierre's
Playhouse at Victor.
ALL INDIAN FESTIVAL: Early August at Fort Hall near Pocatello
with indian dances, pageant, rodeo, games, talent show and parade.
PI-NEE-WAUS DAYS: Third week in August in Lapwai with war
dancing, friendship salmon bake, races, exhibits, music and indian
games and feasting.
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MUD SPRINGS CAMP: Held the third week in August in
Winchester with indian games and feasting.
CATALDO MISSION ANNUAL MASS: Idaho's oldest building built
in 1853 and restored in 1928 and now incorporated into Idaho State
Park called OLD MISSION PARK. Located 5 miles east of Fourth of
July Canyon. Once a year on August 15 Mass is celebrated and
Indian choirs sing in special service.
GRASS DANCE: Week long event held in spring at Fort Hall near
Pocatello. Handmade bead a'nd leather work made by indians can
be purchased.
6. ITALIAN-AMERICAN CWB:"
Designed for area residents of Italian descent. Contact (342-0193)
for further information.
7. JAPANESE:
JACL (Japanese - American Citizens League):
Box 637 Ontario, Oregon 97914
BOISE VALLEY CHAPTER OF JACL:
Contact Sam Fujishin in Homedale (339-3697)
SNAKE RIVER VALLEY CHAPTER OF JACL: Contact David
Mizuta in Ontario (889-5995)
IDAHO-OREGON BUDDHIST CHURCH (Temple):
Box 364 Ontario, Oregon 97914 (286 S.E. 4th Street)
UNITED COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH: (Reverend Mas
Kawashima) 240 S. E. Third Street, Ontario, Oregon 97914
TOEKAI (Japanese Dancing Group): Director Madame Fujima
1040 West Idaho Avenue Ontario, Oregon 97914
Group performs at various celebrations and festivals throughout
Treasure Valley.
OBON FESTIVAL (Japan Nite):
Held at Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple, 286 S. E. 4th Street in
Ontario, Oregon in Mid-July. Buddhist Memorial season and cele­bration
includes Japanese food for afternoon and evening and
traditional Japanese folk dancing in Kimonos.
Contact George Iseri in Ontario, Oregon (503-889-3222) or
(503-889-9200) for more information.
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MEXICAN-AMERICAN SOCIElY OF IDAHO: (375-9445) Spon­sors
Mexican dinners throughout year as fund raisers for scholar­ships,
cultural awards, etc. Two major festive dinners planned on
Fridays before May 5th and the 16th of September each year.
Meetings second Sunday of the month.
IDAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL:
715 Capitol (Suite 405) (345-9761)
Operates Caldwell housing program and lOIN cost housing, health
clinic for public, training center for farm laborers desiring to learn
skills, teaching of reading and writing skills, emergency nutritional
assistance, Nampa child care services for farm workers and adult
education program.
HUITZILOPOCHTLI: (Message phone 345-9761) Volunteer
group promoting inter-cultural awareness and educational
opportunities.
EDUCATION HOTLINE TO AID CHICANOS: (2~-1101
Contact telephone) Persons interested in establishing health
careers can obtain names of schools where programs are offered in
Oregon/Washington/Idaho area. Program sponsored by Northwest
Chicano Health, Inc.
EL BALLET DE AZTLAN: Mexican folk dancing group that
performs native dances for special holidays and for entertainment for
area functions. Roman Heyne is coordinator for group (345-9761).
RADIO PROGRAMS:
KCID (1490) Caldwell 9:00PM- 11:00 PM Monday through
Saturday
KFXD (580) Caldwell 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Sundays
KWEI (1260) Weiser 6:00PM- 8:00PM Monday through
Saturday
KWEI (1260) Weiser 10:00- 12:00 PM Sunday
FIESTA CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE OF MEXICO FROM
SPAIN: Sponsored by Operation HUITZILOPOCHTLI and held in
conjunction with Idaho Hispanic Heritage Week on the Sunday
nearest to September 16 in Nampa/CaldweU area. Event features
Mexican music, traditional dances, games and concessions, and
speakers. Children admitted free if accompanied by person over 14.
CINCO DE MAYO FIEST A: Held on Sunday nearest May 5th in
celebration of Mexico defeating French invasion. Fiesta celebrated in
Nampa/Caldwell area.
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SEMANNCHICANA: (385-1583)
Annual event of two days duration held in March on Boise State
University Campus with dances. dinner and speakers.
9. SCANDINAVIAN SOCI£1Y:
Southwestern Idaho group of persons of Scandinavian descent
organized to provide facilities for social and beneficent activities.
Membership information call (939-6808) or (375-2455).
10. SCOTI1SH:
BOISE SCOTIISH CALEDONIAN SOCIETY
2207 North 17th Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
BOISE HIGHlANDERS: Group consists of pipes and drums and
dancing group. Contact Pipe Major Ron Lopez (375-1205) if inter­ested
in joining with the musical group.
SCOTTISH HIGHlAND FESTNAL AND TATTOO: Held last
week in July in Coeur d'Alene. Tattoo or precision drills and pagean­try
at Memorial Field Park with Scottish picnic and classical and
general bagpipe competition.
ROBBIE BURNS NICHT: Hosted by the Boise Scottish Calodonian
Society in January in memory of the Scottish Poet Robert Bums.
Boise Highlanders perform many Scottish dances to bagpipe music,
ritual food ceremonies (Haggis), speakers from Scotland and singing
of native songs.
11. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UNION:
(385-1757)
Meetings are held once a month on the Boise State University Cam­pus
with Steve Spafford serving as faculty advisor. All students are
eligible to belong whether foreign or American. Activities are held
throughout the year including summer months and are quite varied.
International Student Union works closely with the International
Friends group which is an organization of community people
sponsoring foreign students and hosting social outings to orient
foreign students to American Culture.
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1. CENTERS FOR RECIIEA110N: ----------,
BSU SUMMER YOUlli PROGRAM
C<X>rdinator: CoUeen Walter 385-1570
Program in operation mid-June to mid-July. Age limitation
5-14 years for swimming and 8-14 years for archery, bowling,
creative movement, gymnastics, soccer and tennis. Class
sessions 50 minutes conducted Monday- Friday.
CfiY RECREATION DEPARTMENT
700 Robbins Road
384-4256
Brochure published listing activities for City of Boise in area of
recreation.
FORT BOISE COMMUNITY CENTER
700 Robbins Road
Contact Number:
Arts & Crafts - 384-4486
Community Center - 384-4487
Outdoor Programs - 3844488
IDAHO PARKS AND RECREATION
2177 Warm Springs
384-2154
PARKS DEPARTMENT (City of Boise)
1104 Royal Boulevard
384-4240
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RIVER STREET NEIGHBORHOOD
1191 Grand Street
343-1791
INFORMATION SOURCE:
Booklet: Idaho Recreation Guide (Cost 50(:)
Available: Division of Tourism and Industrial Development
At Room 108, Capitol Building or Bureau of
Land Management.
2. TOPICS OF INTEREST IN SPORI'S:
Airplanes, GUders
And Gyro-Copters
DMSION OF AERONAUTICS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
3483 Rickenbacker 384-~18:3 •
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Registers all aircraft flown or home-based in Idaho. The Division of
1\eronautics & Public Transportation also keeps a register of pilots, is.
responsible for the initiation of searches for lost or downed aircraft,
and has a film library available for public use.
Fl.. YING CLUBS:
ALPHA ETA RHO
National co-educational aviation service fraternity which sponsors
flying club activities, as well as some parachute jumping and sky­diving
events. Contact the Director of Aviation Management at Boise
State University for more information.
BOISE CHAPTER OF 99's
International organization of licensed women pilots with membership
by invitation only. Contact Gene Nora Jessen, 2814 Cassia
(343-0361) for more information.
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION
International organization interested in flying and designing aircraft
for recreational usage. Aircraft built or re-built by the amateurs are
inspected by the FAA to ensure fly-ability. Another division of this
organization is the VINTAGE AIRPLANE GROUP which restores
and renders antique aircraft operative. For further information on
these groups contact Jim Hayden, 4114 Pasadena (342-8059).
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Further information on this organization can be obtained by writing
c/o Falcon Flying Club, 2401 Cherry Lane, Boise 83705.
PONDEROSA FLYING CLUB
3200 Airport Way
P.O. Box 5063
Boise 83705
POPULAR ROTO-CRAFf ASSOCIATION
(Gyro-copters and Helicopters)
Boise Chapter: Chuck Strough 342~or 343-6130.
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GLIDERS:
Tows and rides are available in the Sun Valley area. Further informa­tion
on glider activities: Roger Frank, 815 Everett, Caldwell
(459-3596) or (454-0732) or Jack Van Paepeghem, 2835 North
Meridian Road (888-2947) or (466-0031)
BaUooalag And Sky-Diving
HOT AIR BALLOONS OF IDAHO
Organization often utilizes facilities of Western Idaho Fairgrounds as
base of operation. Contact Scott Spencer (345-<Y229), Dean
Jackson (376-8163).
SKY DIVING:
Star Valley Parachute Farm
Ed Pancoast 286-9446 or 344-1280
Sky diving activities held at the old Thunderidge Raceway area
located 1 mile west and 2 miles north of Star on the Canyon County/
Ada County line at the end of Canada Road. Star Valley Parachute
Farm hosted the 1976 Bi-Centennial National Collegiate Parachut­ing
Championships and currently hosts many different types of para­chute
competitions. The BSU Parachute Club also operated out of
these facilities. Lessons and instructions in sky diving are available.
Backpacldag Aad Hildag
Jnforaaatioa Sources:
Outfitters & Guide Association, Inc. 376-5680
1365 North Orchard
Box 95G Boise 83701
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2422 South Downing
Denver, Colorado 80210
PROGRAMS IN BACKPACKING AND ROCK CLIMBING:
OUfDOOR PROGRAMS (384-4488)
Spring backpacking trips to Owyhee Mountains and Hells Canyon.
Several trips also planned for summer on three different levels to
include beginners, intermediates and experienced backpackers wish­ing
to develop skills in wilderness navigation.· Beginning and interme­diate
lessons are also available in basic rockcraft and trips can be
scheduled. All participants in these programs must be 13 years or
older. Check for other rock climbing schools in the community spon­sored
by various sporting good stores.
MOUNTAIN WEST OUTDOOR CLUB (375-9086) or (342-2410)
For persons interested in self-propelled outdoor activities like bicycl­ing,
skiing, hiking, etc.
Basket baD
PROGRAMS:.
FORT BOISE COMMUNITY CENTER, (384-4487)
Information on Men's Basketball League and Women's Basketball
League Play. Season is November through March.
BENCH OPTIMIST TRI-STATE BASKETBALL PROGRAM:
Archie Leathers (376-4850)
Open to boys and girls aged 8 - 12. Contact Physical Education
Coordinators at the Elementary Schools in February if interested.
Bicycling
BOISE CYCLING CLUB: (343-3782)
Contact Bryan Day or Joyce Sulanke between the hours of 12 PM
and 6 PM. Boise Cycling Club promotes racing and touring activities
in the Boise area. In the spring short day trips ranging from 30 miles
up to 100 miles are arranged by this organization. Series of tours are
run in the .fall of the year in conjunction with the City Recreation
Department During the summer the Boise Cycling Club will experi­ment
with a series of evening tour rides. The· following rides are
annual events:
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Bogus Basin Hill Climb: Begins at Highlands Elementary School and
is a race for non-U.S.C.F. riders as well as the U.S.C.F. members.
Emmett Valley Tour: Held in the fall of the year for intermediate
touring riders as the ride is approximately 80 miles.
Fall Century Tour: Riders tour throughout the Treasure Valley.
Criterium du Bois Event: Weather factor sometimes causes this
event to be combined into the Bogus Basin Hill Climb or the Potato
Valley Tour.
CrJY RECREATION DEPARTMENT: (384-4256) or (384-4488)
"Warm-up" rides and long summer tours are sponsored by the City
Recreation.
Boating
R..OAT TRIPS, FISHING TRIPS AND TOURS:
Information Source:
Outfitters & Guide Association, Inc. 376-5680
1365 North Orchard
Box 95G Boise 83701
NOTE: Information on float trips, steelhead fishing, deep sea fishing,
and boating tours available in yellow pages of the telephone book
under the heading GUIDE SERVICE, or BOAT RENTALS and
CHARTERS.
BOATING CLUBS:
Boise Sailing and Cruising Club
Mike O'Brien (345-1035)
Southern Idaho Sailing Association
AI Jacobs (342-0838)
State of Idaho Boaters Association
Kathy Minegar (377-5258)
KAYAKING: (OUTDOOR PROGRAMS 384-4488)
For Kayaking lessons beginning in May contact the Outdoor
Programs of the City Recreation Department Kayak tours will be
available for experienced kayakers.
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COOPERATIVE ADVENTURES: (384-4488)
Designed to aid persons in planning outings of outdoor adventure­some
nature for activities such as climbing, backpacking, bicycling,
boating, and skiing. Expertise available on how to plan trip or tour, as
well as background information dealing with the physical nature of
the trip. Transportation can be arranged at nominal cost. Contact
Siegel Branson.
Camping
Information Source:
Idaho Parks and Recreation
2177 Warm Springs Avenue, Boise 83720
Telephone: 384-2154
CAMPING SEASON:
In-Season Camping (May 1 - September 30) Official fee for campsite
with hook-ups $4.50 or without hook-ups $3.00.
Out-of-Season (October 1 - April30) All campsites $2.00.
Special Rates: Inquire about special rates for Senior Citizens 65
years and over for Disabled Citizens on Social Security. Idaho
resident camping coupons, advance reservations for camp sites and
group use reservations information also available upon request.
WINTER CAMPING: (OUTDOOR PROGRAMS 384-4488)
City Recreation sponsors clinics for general public in winter camping
and survival information, as well as overnight trips. Clinic attendance
is mandatory prerequisite for overnight trips. Courses in map reading
and compass reading· are also available.
SUMMER "KIDS" CAMPING:
Open to youngsters grades 1-6 who are participating in City Recrea­tion
supervised playground program. Pre-trip clinics conducted at
School playgrounds.
Fish and Game
HEADQUARTERS:
Fish and Game Department
600 South Walnut
384-3700
Region III Office
109 West 44th, Garden City
384-3725
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Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Federal Building Boise, Idaho 83724
STATE FISH HATCHERIES AND OTHERS OF INTEREST:
Eagle Fish Hatchery
Eagle (939-6744)
Location: 2¥2 miles W and 1 mile S of Eagle
Hagerman Trout Hatchery
837-4892
Snake River Trout Farm & Packing Plant
Box232
Buhl, Idaho
State Fish Hatchery
American Falls
Location: 1 Yz miles NW on Idaho 39 and South on local road.
Hours: Open 8 AM - 8 PM
Hagerman National Fish Hatchery & Fish Disease Laboratory.
Location: 3 miles S and % mile E of Hagerman.
CITY RECREATION DAY FISHING TRIPS: (384-4488)
Offered to youngsters grades 1 - 6. Equipment furnished if
necessary. Registration fee paid in advance.
FootbaU
SEASON FOR CITY RECREATION:
League Play September through November. Contact OUTDOOR
PROGRAMS (384-4488)
MENS FlAG FOOTBALL:
Program coordinated through the City Recreation. There are two
leagues with games played at Ann Morrison Park.
WOMENS RAG FOOTBALL:
Organized for women high school age or older with games played on
Tuesday and Thursday evening at Fort Boise under current league
set-up.
NOON OPTIMIST FOOTBALL:
Fall activity for grade school boys between ages 9 - 12 with sign-ups
during mid-July. Contact Noon Optimist Commissioner (345-9951)
or Boise City Recreation (384-4256). There are four leagues
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for insurance. Games played on Saturdays at Western Idaho Fair­grounds
beginning in September. Participants usually provide
mouthguards, shoulder pads, white pants with pads and cleated
shoes.
Gymnastics
CTIY RECREATION LESSONS: (384-4488)
Beginning, intermediate and expert instruction November through
December for girls and boys from first grade through high school.
Classes held in the evenings at various school gymnasiums. Summer
gymnastics program for boys and girls grades 1 - 6, at all levels.
Honeback Riding
Radag and Pleasare
RACING:
Les Bois Racing Park
5610 Glenwood
384-8785
Season: May 17 through September 4
HOIISE a.IJBS AND RIDING PROGRAMS:
BOL'5E SAOOLE AND JUMP CLUB:
Judy lgo (376-6455)
Monthly meetingS, promotes English riding and jumping, sponsors
three horse shows and Boise Open Horse Show, as well as trail rides.
EH CAPA BAREBACK RIDERS: (375-8958)
Group designed for youngsters 8 - 18 years of age with exhibition of
precision drills and disciplined formations including jumping feats.
Members wear costumes representative of Indians for their perform­ances.
Riders must own their own horse.
ION APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB: (342-0751) (344-6591)
Drill Team Captain Carol Stocking, Route 1, Box 107-A, Emmett
(365-3732) Group practices at Western Idaho County Fairgrounds
shop arena.
NATIONAL APPALOOSA ASSOCIATION:
P.O. Box 403 Moscow, Idaho
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every summer to participate in a singular ride over segments of the
Lolo Trail utilized by the Nez Perce Indians back in the early 1730's
to the 1830's. Approximate goal for riders who plan to ride the
length of the Lolo Trail is 100 miles a year .
RIDING PROGRAMS: (384-4488)
City Recreation sponsors overnight as well as chuckwagon trips to
some of the primitive areas. Horses and equipment should be
provided by the participants. Some horses are available on rental
basis if advance reservations made. Participants must be 13 years or
older.
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Ice Skating and Hockey
lRFASURE VALLEY AGURE SKATING CLUB:
Meets and skates patch various times during the week. Call Jim
Kitwan, Director of Ice Rink. (377-1020) for more information.
TREASURE VALLEY OPTIMIST HOCKEY ASSOCIATION:
Sign-ups in October for boys and girls grades 1 - 9. Season play is
November through March. No experience is necessary. League play
for boys aged 6 - 18 sometimes involves traveling situations. Contact
Don Knutsen (376-6084), Jim Ware (345-2456) or the Rink
Director Jim Kirwan (377-1020).
AGURE SKATING SCHOOL AND HOCKEY SCHOOL:
Check with City Recreation (3844488) or Jim Kirwan (377-1020)
during early part of June.
JadoCiabs
BOISE VALLEY JUOO DOJO:
Masao Yamashita (Caldwell) 459-6127
George Koyama (Nampa) 466-2202
CAPITOL JUOO DOJO:
Glenn Compton (Boise) 343-3193
EMMETT JUOO DOJO:
Leonard Pratt (Emmett) 365-3975
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Motorcycles, TraDers and
Auto•obile Organizations
MOTORCYCLES:
Road Riding -
Q.vyhee Motorcycle Club
Delores McCutcheon (343-8316)
Chuck Krawl (375-8988)
Los Viajeros (The Wanderers)
Bill Waller (344-5925)
Boise Trail Club
Earnest (Sonny) Lombard (342-5283)
Desert Riding -
Desert Raiders
Sal Guerro (342-8450)
Northwest Rams
Dale Behrman (376-3789)
TRAILER ORGANIZATIONS:
Good Sams (State Director Herman Evans) 376-3195
Local Chapter (Good Sams)- BOISE ROADRUNNERS
Buehl Hewett (375-8861)
CAPITOL GYPSIES Charles Murphy (344-9715)
Winnebago Club: Ely Serrates (Nampa) (466-4086)
AliTOMOBILES:
Radng:
Idaho Street Rods Association- Bill Balding (343-8620)
Roundy-Rounds: Meridian Speedway/Highway 30
Super Oval adjacent to Firebird Raceway
Drag Strip: Firebird Raceway: Bill New (344-0411) (344-0008)
Location - 5 miles north Highway 44 on Highway 16
Vintage Automobiles and Motorcycles: M G Classics Car Club
Idaho Vintage Motorcycles
Contact: Richard Renstrom (Caldwell) 459-8786
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Racquet BaD and Handball
Court Reservations:
YMCA 344-5501
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Rock CoUecdng/Gold Panning
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P.O. Box 7521, Boise
NOTE: Further information on other rock clubs ln the area available
at Thunderegg Days Celebration held in Nyssa, Idaho m August on
annual basis. Rockhound products (75% rock product) are sold at
this event and there are displays of rocks by local gem clubs. Tours of
Thunderegg beds along Succor Creek, Jamieson Bog, and
Graveyard Point near Homedale are conducted.
IDAHO STATE BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY:
Located in Capitol Building in Boise. . . several collections of rocks
and gems are exhibited on the ground floor of the Capitol.
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE
210 Main Street, Boise
Building destined to become Idaho Historical Society Mining
Museum. Currently houses rock exhibit and is open Monday through
Friday during regular business hours.
University of Idaho at Moscow
College of Mining
Many rock displays on exhibit including many minerals. Mine shaft
construction also can be seen. Open to public Monday through Fri­day
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
PAMPHLET:
Idaho Gemstone Guide (Published by the Division of Tourism and
Industrial Development, Room 1~. Capitol Building)
GOLD PANNING:
See Historical Section of this guide booklet for early gold country
areas and silver mining areas.
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Siding, Snow•oblling
NOTE: See pages pertaining to Major Ski Areas in Idaho that relate
information on locations, uphill facilities, maximum vertical drop, ski
school information, services, addresses and telephone numbers.
BCX3US BASIN RECREATION AREA:
Office: 731 North 15th 343-1891
Pioneer Lodge 3364500
Ski Lodge 336-4500
Ski School 336-4500
Srnv Conditions 336-2300
Daytime Ski Instructor: Jock MacGregor
Evening Ski Instructor: Mike Maywhoor
Operation of Ski School: Daily with more than 45 instructors.
BCX3US BASIN SKI CLUB:
Linda Jensen (343-9389) or (345-0581).
Nampa telephone (466-2148)
MJUNTAIN WEST OliTDOOR CLUB:
Gary Monroe (342-2410) ... this club is for persons interested in
self-propelled outdoor activities including bicycle rides, hiking, back­packing,
and skiing.
BOISE CITY RECREATION JUNIOR SKI SCHOOL
Outdoor Programs 384-4488
AD students of the Boise City Schools, Parochial Schools and Boise
Independent School District are eligible to sign up for this program.
Lessons begin in late December with five half day lessons on Satur­days
from 10 AM- 12 Noon and 1 PM- 3PM. Open to skiers of all
abilities and cost is very nominal.
MIGHTY MITES RACING PROGRAM:
Bogus Basin Recreation Office 343-1891
Program open to independent skiers aged 6 - 12. Russ Sperin is
Racing Coordinator. Practices are held on the weekend.
BCX3US BASIN RACING ALLIANCE:
Bogus Basin Recreation Office 343-1891
Sponsors Senior as well as Junior Racing program with Russ Sperin
as Racing Coordinator. Junior Racing open to independent skiers 13
years old through college.
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CROSS COONTRY SKONG:
SKI REPORT: 344-SKIS or 344-7547
Snow reports given on cross country conditions in Boise Basin to
north of Mores Creek, McCall, Ketchum, Galena and Stanley. In­formation
also available on upcoming races and cross country
events.
SKI LESSONS: (Outdoor Programs 384-4488)
Cily Recreation Department offers a variely of cross country ski
lessons throughout the ski season including full day lessons for
beginners, ladies day lesssons and day tours, and weekday lessons
for general public. Transportation is provided and all participants
must provide their own equipment Inquire with Outdoor Programs
for additional lessons sponsored by various sporting good stores.
BOISE JUNIOR CROSS COUNIRY SKI TEAM
Outdoor Programs 384-4488
Sponsored by the City Recreation Department Open to men and
women 13 - 18 years of age. Cross Country Ski T earn Coach is Bob
Kraum. Contact Outdoor Programs for any further information
concerning the program.
EQUITABLE FAMILY SKI CHAUENGE:
c/o Capitol Sports, Inc.
280 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
This tournament sponsored by Equitable has three levels of competi­tion
as follows: Local (November- Februruy), Regional (Februruy -
March), and National (March). Parents are given the opportunity to
join with their children in competition against other family teams.
SNOWMOBWNG:
BOISE SNOWMOBILE CLUB:
Meets at Ftsh and Game Department meeting room at 600 South
Walnut Avenue in Boise.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Contact Chuck Wells (384-2284) for information on snowmobiles
and snowmobiling.
INFORMATION:
Division of Tourism and Industrial Development, Room 108, Capitol
Building in Boise 83720 has information on snowmobiling.
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Soccer/Rugby
JUNIOR LEAGUE:
Sponsored by the Dawn Optimist Club (345-8199) (377-4840) or
(384-4488). This program is for girls and boys aged 6- 18. Registra­tion
fee required to cover the cost of insurance and uniforms. Shoes
and shin guards are supplied by the participants. Leagues are divided
according to age. Games are played on Saturday at the Ann
Morrison Park just east of the tennis courts, during early fall.
ADULT LEAGUE:
Games scheduled Monday through Saturday at Sun Valley, Boise,
Mountain Home, Nampa and Caldwell. Further information call
384-4488.
RUGBY:
Program coordinator Jeff Foster (342-1119) Teams practice about
3 times a week at Ann Morrison Park.
Softball
ASA. SOFTBALL:
Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch Leagues for men and women. Games
played on Mondays through Fridays at Ann Morrison Park, Fort
Boise Park and the Hillside Park from 6:00-11:00 PM. League play
begins around May 1. Program coordinator for Fast Pitch, Bobbi Kay
Downend (384-4258) Slow Pitch Coordinator Ruth Thacker
(384-4092)
GIRLS AND BOY SOFTBALL:
4th through 6th grades can sign up with their School P.E. instructor
earlv May. Each team is responsible for obtaining their own coach
arxf practice equipment Game schedule begins after school is out
Program coordinator Laurie Bauwens (384-4219)
lWILIGHT SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL
Fort Boise Community Center 384-4488
Fun-type, recreational, low-keyed competitive adult softball pro­grams.
Program is divided into Men's League, Church League, Co­ed
League and organizational meetings are held in May. League
games begin in mid-May and continue during summer with 6 - 11
PM game time. Program Coordinator Shaun de Loyola(384-4219)
BOISE BOYS BASEBALL:
Program Coordinator: Laurie Bauwens 384-4219
For boys aged 9-14 years. Sponsored by the Boise Dawn Optimist
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Club. Sign-ups are in March at designated schools or else at Optimist
Tmiler at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds. Contact Mr. Castro
(376-6976) or Mr. Keller (375-9239) for further information.
Registration fee required. Play at Western Idaho Fairgrounds couple
thnes a week. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors eligible for summer
legion Baseball. Try-outs in late May with times and places
published in Idaho Statesman.
Special Oly•pics/
Spedal Edacatioa Progr•••
IDAHO SPECIAL OLYMPIC STATE OFFICE
Director Toby Collingsworth
6Q5 West Franklin
Telephone: 344-6211
BOISE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Box5721
Boise, Idaho 83705
Training tentatively scheduled in the following area: soccer, basket­baD,
swimming, gymnastics, wrestling, track and field, frizbee,
ba.Wng, horseshoes, pool and special sports for the multiple­handicapped
Volunteers always needed for coaching and organiza­tional
positions ... contact Karen Newton at 345-2781 if interested.
SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMER PROGRAMS:
Sponsored by Ada County Association For Retarded Citizens. Con­tact
Barbara Lowry 343-5583 or write: c/o Ada County Association
For Retarded Citizens, 4402 Albion. Some programs for 6 and under
and others for 7 and over. Pre-registration required.
Sqaare Daaciag And
Roaad Daadag
BOISE SQUARE DANCE HALL
Diamond and Banner Streets
Telephone: 362-9911 or Carlie Weygandt 459-1871
BOISE CLUBS: 343-4305 or 343-2696
Four couple clubs, one singles club, one teen and pre-teen club and
1\A.Q round dance clubs.
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CALDWEll.. CLUBS: 459-1871
Two couple clubs
EMMETT: 365-3660
One couples club and one teen club
KUNA CLUBS: 888-1220
One couples club
MARSING: 454-0744
MIDDLETON: 466-0163
One couples club
Md:ALL CLUBS: 634-5447
One couples club
MOUNTAIN HOME CLUBS: 587-5808
Two couples club
NAMPA CLUBS: 466-3773
Two couples clubs, one teen club and two round dance clubs
NEW PLYMOUTH CLUBS: 365-2390
One Round Dance Club
PAYETTE CLUB:
One Teen Club
IDAHO STATE SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE FESTIVAL:
Held the last week in July in Moscow at University of Idaho Student
Union Building with panels, exhibitions, workshops, etc.
ruBUC POOLS: 384-4220
Program Coordinator: Don Christianson 384-4220
Lo..vell
Borah
Natatorium
South
Fairmont
1601 North 28th
1801 Aurora
1811 Warm Springs
921 Shoshone
7929 Northview
345-7918
375-8373
345-9270
345-1984
375-3011
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Public pools are open seven days a week from 1:00-5:00 PM and
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7:00 - 9:00 PM with season opening the day school closes and
closing of the pools after Labor Day. Swimming lessons offered at all
of public pools for children and adults.
BOISE VAI..l.EY SWIMMING ASSOC.: Steve Nestor 344-5688)
Competitive summer neighborhood swim teams involving public
pools, as weD as some private clubs participating in swim meets.
YMCA SWIMMING POOL:
1050 West State 344-5501
Year-around swimming with public swimming during restricted hours
for a smaU fee.
BOISE Y SWIM AND DIVE CLUB: 344-5501
Canpetes throughout the state of Idaho as weD as in national events
on year around basis. The Boise Y Swim and Dive team earns
money for their operating expenses through an annual event called
the Aquathon. Practice is at YMCA Swimming Pool and BSU pool.
HOT PLUNGE:
Public may swim for a fee in the Idaho City Pool.
LIFEGUARD COURSES: 384-4256
City Recreation Department
Classes usuaUy held in late spring and are open to aU persons 16
years of age and older who are interested in lifeguarding for the
Boise City Recreation Department in the municipal pools. Advanced
lifesaving and water safety instructor classes also taught
Tennis
INDOOR TENNIS:
Tennis courts are located in the pavilion at Western Idaho Fair­grounds
and may be rented by the public Monday through Friday
from 9:00AM- 10:00 PM beginning in mid-October.
LADIES DAY TENNIS:
Contact 342-2827 for information on informal play at Fort Boise
Community Center tennis courts from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM every
Wednesday.
CITY RECREATION TENNIS: (343-8368)
Program Coordinator Nancy Merrigan. One hour lessons offered for
beginning, intermediate and advanced tennis players including both
children and adults.
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ANN MORRISON PARK
BOISE HIGH SCHOOL
BOISE STATE
UNIVERSilY
BORAH HIGH SCHOOL
ELM GROVE PARK
FAIRMONT JUNIOR HIGH
FAIRVIEW PARK
FORT BOISE CENTER
HilLSIDE JUNIOR HIGH
IWWILDPARK
JULIA DAVIS PARK
LINCOLN SCHOOL
NORTH JUNIOR HIGH
OWYHEE PARK
SCXITH JUNIOR HIGH
SUNSET PARK
WEST JUNIOR HIGH
WINSTEAD PARK
WHITNEY ELEMENTARY
2 courts Americana Boulevard
5 courts 13th & Washington
8 courts BSU Campus
2 courts 6001 Cassia
2 courts 23rd and Irene
4 courts Northview Street
2 courts 23rd and Bannock
6 courts 700 Robbins Road
4 courts 36th and Hill Road
4 courts Ivywild and Gekeler
6 courts Capitol Boulevard
2 courts 15th and Fort
2 courts 15th and Fort
4 courts Owyhee, Pasadena and
St. Andrews
2 courts Cassia and Shoshone
4 courts 32nd and Sunset Avenue
2 courts Curtis and Emerald
4 courts Northview Street
1 court 1609 South Owyhee
EQUITABLE TENNIS CHALLENGE:
Equitable Ufe Assurance Society of U.S.
c/o Capitol Sports, Inc.
280 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Gives parents chance to join with their children in tennis and
compete against other family teams on local, regional and national
level.
Track
WESTSIDE OPTIMIST TRACK PROGRAMS
Information: Basil Dahlstrom (343-0371)
Two cross country meets are scheduled for November. Cross
Country Championships are held for students through high school
age. Meets open to men and women. Held in evening during
summer at Capital High School. Classes available for 3 year olds to
30 and "over" category.
ANNUAL LES BOISE MARATHON:
Information call Basil Dahlstrom (343-0371)
Open to all ages. Race usually starts at Barbar Park and goes ?6
miles to Ivywild Park. Held in November.
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FUN RUNS & HILL RUNS:
Scheduled during late spring, summer and early fall Contact
343-0371 or 384-4156
VolleybaU
CllY RECREATION (384-4488)
~ducational volleyball: Season (January - February)
Women's Volleyball: Season (November - December) for high
school age and older
Men's Volleyball: Season (March- April)
Women's Volleyball: Season (January) at Fort Boise Community
Center. Contact Bobbi Kay Downend 3844259
Wrestling And Bodag
KIDS WRESTLING PROGRAM:
Sponsored by Sunrise Optimist Club, Boise Schools and City Re­creation
Department. Program begins latter part of January for boys
in grades 1 - 6. Practices held on Saturday mornings at various high
schools, junior highs and BSU campus.
GOLDEN GLOVE BOXING:
Boise Exchange Club Boxing T earn holds workouts in evenings at the
old Boise Art Supply Building in the Basement 817 Bannock Street.
The following are coaches: Tim Brennan (344-7766), Chad
Chambers (344-0410), and Dave Thomas (375-6688).
GARDEN CllY OPTIMIST CLUB TEAM:
Program open to boys aged 8 years or older. Work outs are in old
Bonus brick building located at 5000 Chinden Boulevard. Contact
Butch Barriatua 888-0417 for information on the program.
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General
Symbols . ..
An International
Outdoor Language
Firearms
Tunnel
Fish Hatchery
Trucks
Smoking
Lighthouse
Dam
Bear Viewing Area
Information
Pedestrian Crossing
Automobiles
Lookout Tower
Deer Viewing Area
Environmental Study
Area
Ranger Station
Pets on Leash
Falling Rocks
Drinking Water
Ski Jumping
Snowmobiling
Sledding
Cross-Country Skiing
Winter Recreation Area
Downhill Skiing
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Trailer Sites
Telephone
Trailer Sanitary Station
Men's Restrooms
Handicapped
Campground
Post Office
Campfires
Food Service
Picnic Area
Trailer Shelter
Women's Restroom
Vehicle Ferry
Viewing Area
Lockers
Gas Station
Parking
Airport
Restrooms
Bus Stop
Showers
Mechanic
Sleeping Shelter
Grocery Store
Kennel
Symbol with red
slash mark indicates
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Land Recreation
Water Recreation
Horse Trail
Bicycle Trail
Hunting
Playground
Interpretive Auto
Trail
Tramway
Trail Bike Trail
Hiking Trail
Stable
Recreation Vehicle
Trail
Amphitheater
Interpretive Trail
Motorboating
Marina
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National Park Service
BOOKLET FOR HANDICAPPED PERSON:
"ACCESS NATIONAL PARKS, A GUIDE FOR HANDICAPPED
VISITORS"
Published by the National Park Service
Contains information on services and programs available for the
handicapped, lists accessible trails and paths, campgrounds and
overlooks near visitor centers.
COST: $3.50 for spiral-bound booklet.
CONTACTS: ACCESS
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo, Colorado 81009
Superintendent of Documents·
U.S. Government Pringtin Office
Washington, D.C. 20402
Order Stock Number: 024-005-00691-5
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REGIONAL OR MAJOR PARKS IN DIE CllY:
ANN MORRISON PARK College & Capitol Boulevards
JULIA DAVIS PARK Capitol Boulevard & Myrtle Street
MH...IT ARY RESERVE Mountain Cove Road
MUNICIPAL 420 South Walnut Street
FLYING HAWK 5 miles south of Overland on Cole Road
FOOTHILLS* East of Aldape Heights
COMMUNrrY PARKS:
BORAH Cassia Street and Aurora Street
CAMELS BACK PARK North of Heron between 9th and 13th
FORT BOISE Reserve Street and Fort Street
FAIRMONT 7925 Northview Street
GOWEN FIELD (*) South of Gowen Field
HH...LSIDE 36th and Hill Road
MH...WAUKEE (*) Milwaukee and Chesterfield
WH...LOW LANE(*) Willow Lane and Lander
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS:
BOWDEN Cassia Street and Edson Street
CAPITOL Sixth Street and Bannock
CASSIA 4600 Camas Street
EAGLESON(*) Eagleson and Targee
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ELM GROVE
IWWILD
MEMORIAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW (*)
NATATORIUM
OWYHEE
SHOSHONE
SHORELINE
SUNSET
WINSTEAD
23rd and Irene
South Division and lvywild
Fort Street and 6th Street
Ustick Road by Mountain View School
1811 Warm Springs Avenue
South Owyhee and Pasadena
2800Canal
Shoreline Drive and South 13th
32 near Sunset
Northview and Hartman
NOTE: (*)Star indicates future development
SUMMER PlAYGROUNDS PROGRAM:
6 week program begins mid June, Monday - Friday 9 AM - Noon
and ends in late July. Available to grade school age children. All
activities supervised and taught by qualified personnel with arts,
crafts, games, field trips, camping, outdoor environmental clinics,
~ming and tennis lessons. (384-4256) (384-4128)
MA.JOR RESERVOIRS AND DAMS IN IDAHO:
NORTHERN:
Aibeni Falls Dam
Dworshak Reservoir
CENTRAL:
Cascade Dam
Brownlee Darn
Oxbow Dam
Hells Canyon Dam
SOliTHWESTERN:
Lucky Peak Reservoir
Arrowrock Dam
Deadwood Reservoir
C.J. Strike Reservoir
Anderson Ranch Reservoir
SOlJfH CENTRAL:
Magic Reservoir
Salmon Creek Reservoir
SOliTH EASTERN:
Island Park Reservoir
Palisades Dam
Blackfoot River Reservoir
American Falls Reservoir
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16. MALAD GORGE UD 651
17. MASSACRE ROCKS H 565
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19. BEAR LAKE R 52
20. HENRY'S LAKE R 586
21. LAVA HOT SPRINGS STATE RESORT
STATE PARK ADDRESSES:
L Priest Lake
Coolin, Idaho 83821
Telephone: 443-2200
2. ROUND LAKE
Route 1, Box 10
Sagle, Idaho 83860
Telephone: 263-3489
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HORSE RIDING, GOLFING, SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM.
3. FARRAGUT
Athol, Idaho 83801
Telephone: 683-2425
4. OLD MISSION
BUI Scudder, Manager
P.O. Box 135
Cataldo, Idaho 83810
Telephone: 682-3814
5. HEYBURN
Route 1, Box 139
Plummer, Idaho 83851
Telephone: 686-1308
6. McCROSKEY
c/o Heyburn
Route 1, Box 139
Plummer, Idaho 83851
Telephone: 686-1308
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3620A Snake River Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
Telephone: 7 43-2363
8. WINCHESTER LAKE
Winchester, Idaho 83555
Telephone: 924-7563
9. PACKER JOHN
c/o Ponderosa
P.O. Box "A"
McCall, Idaho 83638
Telephone: 634-2164
10. PONDEROSA
P.O. Box "A"
McC~Idaho 83638
Telephone: 634-2164
*11. BLACK CANYON
Route 3, Box 63 "C"
Emmett, Idaho 83617
Telephone: 365-2682
*12. VETERANS MEMORIAL
960 Veteran Way
Boise, Idaho 83703
Telephone: 384-2812
*13. LUCKY PEAK
State Office
2207 Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, Idaho 83706
Telephone: 384-3360
15. THREE ISLAND
P.O. Box 609
Glenns Ferry, Idaho 83623
Telephone: 366-2394
16. MALAD GORGE
Route 1
Hagerman, Idaho 83332
Telephone: 837-4505
17. MASSACRE ROCKS
American Falls, Idaho 83211
Telephone: 548-2672
18. INDIAN ROCKS
Winter_
c/o Massacre Rocks
548-2672
Summer:
McCammon, Idaho
83250
254-3280
19. BEAR LAKE
Box 252
Paris, Idaho 83261
Telephone: 945-2325
20. HENRY'S LAKE
Winter:
State Office: 384-3360
Summer:
Macks Inn, Idaho 83433
558-7532
21 LAVA HOT SPRINGS
Lava Hot Springs,
14. BRUNEAU DUNES
Star Route, Box 41
Mountain Home, Idaho
Telephone: 366-7919
83647 Idaho 83246
776-5221
*Winter Addresses for Black Canyon, Vetern's Memorial and Lucky
Peak - Boise Complex (384-3360) 2207 Warm Springs Ave. Boise,
83706.
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RESERVATIONS: Priest Lake, Farragut and Ponderosa State Parks
have re'Servation systems. Contact Regional Office North, 1838
North Uncoln Way, Coeur d'Alene, ld. 83814 to obtain reservations
for Priest Lake or Farragut. For reservations Ponderosa State Park,
Box "A", McCall 83638 (636-2164)
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Area Location Uphill Maximum Ski Services Information
Name Facilities Vertical School &
Droo Reservations
SUN 80milesN 3-Schairs 3,380 ft. 150 instructors Lodge, Inn, etc. Sun Valley, ld,
Twin Falls 7D-chairs Inti, Techn. & Rentals, Nursery 83353
VALLEY US 1 m~~off 4T-chairs GLM&Cross Sports (800) 635-5316
l : 93 Cetchum 1 POMA Countrv Proaram
SOLDIER 12 miles 2D-Chairs 1,400 ft. GLM Day Lodge Box337
N Fairfield 1 J-Bar Modern Snack Bar Fairfield 83327
MOUNTAIN off 2Ropes American Rentals (208) 764-2260
State68 L.odaina Fairfield
SKYLINE 15 miles 1 D-Chair 1,650 ft. Certified Modern Day Lodge 398 Hyde Ave.
SE 3Pomas American Food, Lounge Pocatello 83201
Pocatello GLM Lodging (208) 775-3744
off 1-15 PocateliO
SILVERHORN ?miles 1 D-Chair 1,922 ft. PNSIA& Rentals P.O. Box417
ffi S. Kellogg PSIA approved Nursery Kellogg 83837
Off 1-90 GLM Cafeteria/Lounge (208) 786-9521
Lodaina/Kelkii
SCHWEITZER 11 milesNW 7D-Chairs 1,700 ft. Individual & Variety Food Box815
Sandpoint 4 T-Bars Class Services Sandpoint, ld.
BASIN 75 miles NE Lessons Rental 83864
Sookane L.odaina - On Site (208) 263-5147
ROBINSON 14 milesE No Lifts 3,500 ft. Cross Food, Rentals Clayton, ld. 83227
Stanley Country Guides, Hot (208) 838-2354
BAR US93 Instruction Pools, Sleghndes
Lodain~ - n Site
POMERELLE 28 miles 1 D-Chair 1,000 ft. PSI A Day Lodge P.O. Box 158
SE 2Ropes Member Food Albion, ld. 83311 I
Burley GLM Rentals (208) 638-5555
L..odaina Burtev
NEW MAGIC 35miles 1 D-Chair 900ft. GLM Rentals, Lounge Route3
SE 1 T-Bar Cafeteria Twin Falls 83301
MOUNTAIN Twin Falls 1 Poma Day Lodge (208) 733-9046
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3D-Chairs 870ft.
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1 D-Chair 670ft.
1 D-Chair 1,600 ft.
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6 D-Chairs 1,500 ft.
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1 D-Chair 1,240 ft.
1 T-Bar
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GLM Day Lodge Wallace, 83873
Modern American Rentals (208) 752-1251 I
L..odaina Wallace
GLM Day Lodge 2034 Virginia
Modern Rentals Idaho Falls 83401
American Nursery (208) 523-3709
II ntinina Idaho Falls
GLM Rentals Driggs, Idaho
Modern Nursery, Dining 83422
American Room, Sleigh, (307) 353-2308
Snowmobile
Modern Day Lodge Box 138
American Snack Bar Cottonwood 83522
Rentals (208) 962-3613
I L..odaina Cottonwood
Modern Day Lodge Buckskin Rd.
American Snack Bar Pocatello 83201
Rentals, Ice Rink (208) 233-6134
L..odaina Pocatello
Modern Rentals Box 1006
American Day Lodge McCall 83638
~ffeteria (208) 634-2244
ina McCall
Certified Nursery, Rental 731 N. 15th Boise
Modern American 2Day Lodges 83702
GLM with food (208) 343-1891
Lodaina Boise
Modern Day Lodge Box2772
American Snack Bar Idaho falls, 83401
GLM Rentals (208) 522-1865
Lodaino Ashton
Instruction Day Lodge Pierce, ld 83546 I
Avail abe Snack Bar (208) 464-2358 J Rentals
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Scenic Natural Wonders
ourDOOR SOCIEI'IES:
Audubon Society
Golden Eagle Audubon Society
P.O. Box 968
Nampa, Idaho 83651
Wilderness Society
2422 South Downing Street
Denver, Colorado 80210
Idaho Wildlife Federation
1304 Eastman
Boise, Idaho 343-8111
NORTHERN IDAHO SECDON:
UNIVERSilY OF IDAHO ARBORETUM (Moscow Campus). Pme
collection of unusual trees and shrubs.
COLLEGE OF MINES (University of Idaho Campus - Moscow).
Beautiful displays of many minerals and mine shaft construction.
Open 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
ST. JOE RNER. Believed to be highest commercially navigable river
in the world flowing between Round Lake and Lake Chatcolet. Hey­burn
Park near mouth of river. Lumber floated down river, pleasure
crafts, house boats, etc. Good fishing.
87 j
LAKE PEND OREILlE, Home of world record Kamloops trout and
Dolly Varden and Idaho's largest lake. Farragut State Park on lake's
southern shores.
COEUR D' AI.£NE LAKE. One of the five most beautiful lakes in th