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April 12-March 16

Opening reception is April 15, 5-7 p.m. For more info, www.nnu.edu. FREE

Friesen Galleries (map)
Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 623 Holly St.
Nampa
phone 208-467-8398

REI Members Only Garage Sale

Sat., March 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

If you're not a member, tough luck. If you are, you already know about all the killer deals you can score at the annual garage sale.

REI (map)
8300 W. Emerald
West Boise
phone 208-322-1141

Pest Management Class

Sat., March 20, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Learn gardening techniques to combat insects and pests without chemicals. $40

BUGS Garden (map)
4821 W. Franklin Road
Bench
phone 208-424-6665

Landscape Design 2

Sat., March 20, 10 a.m.

The second in a series of landscape design classes. This one will look at designs featuring pools, outdoor rooms and other inspirations. Bring your sketches, as well as measurements and pictures of your yard. FREE

Far West Landscape and Garden (map)
5728 W. State St.
Bench
phone 208-853-4000

Mad Hatter Relay and Rabbit Hole Run

Sat., March 20, 10 a.m.

Each team is two people and each member runs two 2-mile legs. Costumes encouraged. Hats required and are judged. Also a Kids in the Rabbit Hole run, which is about one mile. More information at cityoftreesmarathon.com. Register at bluecirclesports.com Cost is $28 per team before March 6. Add $10 after March 6. Kids run is $15. Online registration is free.

Julia Davis Park (map)
700 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise Downtown

Spring Runoff Party

Sat., March 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Celebrate the first day of spring with events at the Boise Watershed. Learn how runoff from mountain snowpack influences Idaho's rivers and the ecosystems that depend on them. Local experts will talk about this year's water forecast, and locally made kayaking and whitewater rafting films will get you excited for boating season. FREE

Boise WaterShed (map)
11818 W. Joplin Road
West Boise
phone 208-489-1284

AARP Tax Aide

Sat., March 20, 10:30 a.m.

Get free tax help. FREE

Garden City Library (map)
6015 Glenwood St.
Garden City
phone 208-472-2940
Red Feather Lounge (map)
246 N. Eighth St.
Boise Downtown
phone 208-429-6340

Fruit Tree Pruning and Espalier

Sat., March 20, 2 p.m.

Learn how to prune and learn how to to do it with the right tools.

North End Organic Nursery (map)
2350 Hill Road
North Boise
phone 208-389-4769

Orchard and Fruit Tree Basics

Sat., March 20, 11 a.m.

What to grow, how to prune and how to control those pesky fruit pests.

North End Organic Nursery (map)
2350 Hill Road
North Boise
phone 208-389-4769

Pastry Cooking Class

Sat., March 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pastry Chef Hughes will focus on savory appetizers and sugar puff dough in this second class. Reserve your spot by calling 208-368-0649. $40

Pottery Gourmet (map)
811 W. Bannock St.
Boise Downtown
phone 208-368-0649

Mad Hatters Tea Party

Sat., March 20, 12 p.m.

Drink me. FREE

Garden City Library (map)
6015 Glenwood St.
Garden City
phone 208-472-2940

Xeriscaping Class

Sat., March 20, 2 p.m.

Learn how to create a water wise garden with native plants. Activities also available for kids. Information at 208-334-2225. FREE

MK Nature Center (map)
600 S. Walnut St.
North Boise
phone 208-334-2225

Showcase Showdown

Sat., March 20, 4 p.m.

For Silverstein with Versailles, The Maldroids, Silence the Reign, Bless the Martyr, The Dude Abides, The Nameless, For My Own, No Need for Scarlet, Obscure Beauty and saveyoursorrows. $6

The Venue (map)
521 Broad St.
Boise Downtown
phone 208-919-0011

Live Music

Sat., March 20, 6-9 p.m.

Family friendly acoustic pop/rock/country. FREE

Sun Ray Cafe (map)
1602 N. 13th St.
North Boise
phone 208-343-2887


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