Friday to Friday

So many things to see and do this week:

People turning themselves into dogs (sort of), puppet shows, the Indian culture, music from an African Children’s Choir, community bike rides and noonday walks, a free tennis day for kids, and a free BSU tennis game to watch, works of art, free egg crate planting, green smoothies and free scoops of ice cream!

That’s enough to give everyone a touch of the Spring Fever.

Literature for Lunch-Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog
Fri., April 4, 12 p.m.
Author Dylan Thomas writes about his childhood in fictitious form, turning himself into a dog, and setting himself in the early 20th century. FREE.
Boise Public Library 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
208-384-4076

Puppet Show
Fri., April 4, 10:30 a.m. and Sat., April 5, 2 p.m.
Ever wish you could be something other than what you are? When a rabbit wishes he was something else, all sorts of learning adventures follow. Ideal for kids 6 and under. FREE.
Boise Public Library Hayes Auditorium 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
208-384-4076

Worlds Connect: India
Fri., April 4, 6:30 p.m.
Want to know what India is like? Find out all about the cultures that are found in today’s India through presentations on the history and life of its citizens. Enjoy classical Indian dancing and get a ‘taste’ of India. FREE
Ada Community Library 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise
208-362-0181

African Children's Choir
Fri., April 4, 7 p.m.
The heartwarming sounds of the African Children’s Choir will win you over, along with their bright smiles and energetic song and dance. This group is a favorite! FREE.
Karcher Church of the Nazarene 2515 W. Karcher Road, Nampa
208-467-7479

Social Ride
Ongoing-First Friday of every month, 6:30 p.m.
Everyone meets up at Boise Bicycle Project, then rides to a chosen destination on each month’s first Friday. FREE
Boise Bicycle Project 1027 Lusk St., Boise
208-429-6520

Boise State Men’s Tennis
Sat., April 5, 10 a.m.
Like tennis? Watch a free game at BSU, and cheer on their men’s tennis team.
Vs. Utah State; and vs. Middle Tennessee State at 6 p.m. Visit broncosports.com. FREE
Sat., April 5, 10 a.m.
Appleton Tennis Center Boise State campus, Boise

International TableTop Day
Sat., April 5, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Stop by on Saturday, go up to the third floor’s Marion Bingham room, and learn how to play the games Wil Wheaton features on TableTop, the web series. There will be live streaming from Los Angeles of the TableTop Fan Event, with Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day. FREE.
Boise Public Library 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
For more info, call 208-384-4076 or visit boisepubliclibrary.org/calendar

Kid's Club: Whimsical Works of Art
Sat., April 5, 10-11:30 a.m.
Make your own original painting on canvas (ages 3 and up). Cost is $2. See your local Michaels for details.
Michaels 8633 Franklin Road, Boise
208-376-9961

Free Kids Tennis Day
Sat., April 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Free Tennis Day, presented by BSU and the United States Tennis Association Idaho.
Make sure to register, and find more information at idtennis.com. FREE
Julia Davis Park 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise

Growing Up Green
Sat., April 5, 1 p.m.
Students and families of students can learn about what composting and recycling are all about, with info coming straight from an expert from the Foothills Learning Center. Egg carton seed planting, decorating cans to use for flower or herb pots, and yummy green smoothies. FREE.
Library at Hillcrest 5246 W. Overland Road, Boise
208-562-4996

African Children's Choir
Sat., April 5, 5:30 p.m. and Sun., April 6, 9 & 10:30 a.m.
Another chance to see the African Children’s Choir, if you missed them on Friday.
Adored by all who hear them, they charm audiences through song, smiles, melodic voices, and dancing. FREE
Eastwind Community Church 4750 S. Surprise Way, Boise
208-387-0818

Social Networking and Web Marketing
Tue., April 8, 9-11 a.m.
Everyone in business needs to know how to navigate the Social Network word these days. Join the SBA to get the tools you need. For more info or to reserve your space, call 208-334-9004, ext. 336, or visit sba.gov/BDO-Workshops. FREE
Small Business Administration District Office 380 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Ste. 330, Boise
208-334-1696

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day
Tue., April 8, 12-8 p.m.
Swing by and grab yourself a FREE cone. Love Inc., River Discovery, Genesis Service Dogs, and BSA Troop 40 will be scooping for tips and donations. FREE
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop 103 N. 10th St., Boise
208-342-1992

Take Back Your Lunch
Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. Continues through June 25
Leave the office and get some fresh air! Your chairs won’t even miss you. PacificSource is going to serve up healthy refreshments, fruit-infused water, and lead those wanting to stretch their mind and legs on a weekly walk. Wednesdays through June 25. FREE
Capitol Park 601 W. Jefferson, Boise

*Enjoy your week, and for more superfun things to see and do, visit my Appetite for Idaho Facebook page, where it’s a vacation every day.

~Amy