With the Memorial Day holiday behind us, summer has officially arrived and there's no better place to celebrate than the Treasure Valley!
The timeless classic, On Golden Pond will be presented by The Boise Little Theater June 1st thru the 10th. For details on show times and admission prices, visit www.boiselittletheater.org or call 342-5104. Murphy may be the smallest county seat in the country, but there's nothing small about Outpost Days. This annual event features an auction, BBQ, arts and crafts, kid's activities and other entertainment. Don't miss the fun June 3rd and 4th in downtown Murphy. For more details call 208-495-2319. Looking for a great way to spend a summer afternoon? Check out Old Fort Boise Days June 5th thru June 11th in Parma. This fun family event includes a parade, free swim day, "Show and Shine BBQ" and much, much more. For further information call 208-880-4001. The hot place to be in Boise this summer is at Alive After Five. The first one of the season is Wednesday, June 7th from 4:30 to 8:00 pm at The Grove in the heart of downtown Boise. You'll find tasty food, drinks and of course, terrific music. For more details on this treasure valley favorite call 385-7300. With 20,000 people attending in 2005, you certainly won't want to miss the exciting Eagle Fun Days. Activities include a carnival, golf tournament, bicycle race, musical entertainment, parade, the famous Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed and more! All the fun can be found Friday, June 9th thru Sunday, June 11th in the heart of downtown Eagle. For more details, call 939-4222 or visit www.eaglefundays.com. The long standing Meridian Dairy Days brings back thoughts of yesteryear, as well as letting you see into modern dairy operations. Along with the dairy theme come vendor booths, a parade, carnival, pancake breakfast and just lots of good old fashioned fun. For more information visit www.meridianchamber.org or call 888-2817. The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is a family festival you won't want to miss. Round up the kids and bring your coffee and hot chocolate to Ann Morrison Park on the mornings of June 21st thru the 24th to see scores of brightly colored hot air balloons decorate the Treasure Valley skies. For more details call 375-0512 or visit www.spiritofboise.com. Looking for good music at one of Idaho's most relaxing venues? Then don't miss the Great Garden Escape Concert Series at the Idaho Botanical Gardens on Thursday, June 22nd. From 6:30 to 9:30 plunk down your lawn chairs, bring a picnic and relax to the local favorites like Muzzie and Billy Braun. For more information on this fun event visit www.idahobotanicalgarden.org or call 343-8649. Are you a motorcycle junkie? Then this event is for you, ride your bike for a cause in the Ride for the Red Motorcycle and Car Rally on Saturday, June 24th. This rally is a benefit for the American Red Cross and you can drive either a motorcycle or a car. For more information visit www.rideforthered.org. Beautiful gardens on parade? Well almost. Visit seven private gardens in various areas of the city during the Spring Garden Tour, Sunday, June 25th from 10am to 5pm. This annual event is sponsored by the Idaho Botanical Gardens and tickets are $15. For more details call 343-8649 or visit www.idahobotanicalgarden.org.
The Boise Hawks will return to play Eugene for their season opener on June 19th; the first pitch is thrown at 7:15pm. Come out and support our hometown baseball team against Eugene on the 19th thru the 23rd. All games begin at 7:15. For Hawks stats and a full schedule, visit the Hawk's Nest at www.boisehawks.com. Looking for a recreational bike ride without the pressure of a race? Then don't miss the 9th annual Cycle Idaho's Boise to Idaho City Tour on Saturday, June 17th and Sunday, June 18th. This is a ride up one day, camp over night and ride back to Boise the next day event. What a wonderful summer experience. Sign up now at www.cycleidaho.com or contact Harley Parson at 288-2327. Looking to introduce your children to fitness and friendly competition? Then don't miss the St. Al's Classic Children's Race, Sunday, June 4th at, 11am, kicking off at the Boise Depot. This annual 2k children's race begins at the Boise Depot and ends at Capitol Park near the Statehouse with food and prizes for all participants. For entry fee and more details call 367-6994 or visit www.spondoro.com. Like to fish? Then bring your rod and reel to the Parkcenter Pond and attend the free Fishing Day, Saturday, June 10th. Hours are from 9am to 4pm, for more information visit www2.state.id.us/fishgame or call 334-3700. What could be better than playing golf on a summer day and helping those less fortunate at the same time? On Friday, June 16th, you can team up with local celebrities and take part in the 4th Annual Boise Rescue Mission Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Oaas Laney Developing and the Boise Rescue Mission. In addition to the tournament at the beautiful Shadow Valley Golf Course, there will be a silent auction and BBQ by Outback Steakhouse. This event raises funds used in the assistance of the homeless of Boise. For more information about this worthwhile cause and event call 389-9840.
A record low unemployment rate, good paying jobs, low cost of living, favorable climate and low crime rate are just a few things that have made Idaho the 3rd fastest growing state in the nation and Boise the 3rd largest city in the Pacific Northwest. The Treasure Valley is still growing and growing quickly! New population numbers show that Boise has edged out Tacoma, WA and Spokane, WA to become the 3rd largest city in the region. Real Estate sales and Tourism numbers are also exceeding expectations for 2006 and surpassing many of our Western competitors. The Treasure Valley and the state of Idaho have gained a solid reputation as a premier place to do business, raise a family, recreate and cultivate an unparalleled lifestyle!
Lori "B", GRI, CRS
Realtor, Premier Properties, Inc.
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