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February 18th - 24th

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
*Snowshoe Classes
Anyone who would like to learn the winter sport of snowshoeing is encouraged to sign up for the one-credit class, Snowshoeing (PHYE 199 C12) at the College of Southern Idaho this semester.
Instructor Sandra Bosteder says the goal of this course is to introduce students to the lifelong physical activity and enjoyment of snowshoeing. She says the class will appeal to hiking enthusiasts who want to stay active and outdoor through the winter.

Snowshoeing itself is easy, Bosteder says. “If you can walk, you can snowshoe.” The class will also cover winter survival and preparation skills and help keep snowshoers out of danger from venturing out alone in unfamiliar territory or into avalanche prone areas. She stresses that safety techniques discussed in the class are minimal and will not provide the skills necessary for snowshoeing on your own.

Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays from Jan. 19 to March 8. Sessions will take place at snowshoe sites within the Magic Valley. The first and last week’s sessions will take place in the CSI gym. Students are responsible for their own transportation and providing snowshoes they rent or buy for themselves.

For more information, contact Bosteder at 732-6300 or at sbosteder@csi.edu

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
*Total Lunar Eclipse
Local sky watchers and staff at the Herrett Center’s Centennial Observatory are hoping for clear skies the evening of Wednesday, February 20. That will be the evening of a total eclipse of the moon that will be visible in Idaho.

Chris Anderson, manager of the observatory, says while there are two lunar eclipse seasons each year – about six months apart – many of them are either not visible at all to certain parts of the world or they pass almost without notice. The next total lunar eclipse visible from Idaho will occur on June 15, 2011. A partial, or penumbral, eclipse will occur on Aug. 16 of this year but will not be visible in Idaho. Two more will occur next year on Feb. 9 and July 7, but Anderson says they will be so slight that most people won’t notice them.

The Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science will be open the evening of Feb. 20 for people to watch as the moon rises at 6:06 p.m. The darkest phase of the eclipse will begin at 6:43 and end at 10:08. Mid-eclipse is at 8:26 p.m. Viewing will be free of charge.
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
*Barrage! – Presented by Arts on Tour
Brace yourself for this high-octane fiddle-fest which is nothing short of explosive...a stunning theatrical spectacle with a visual and aural fusion of music, dance, theatre and song centered around an ageless and powerful instrument: the violin. This is Barrage!, an international group of young musicians who have taken the world by storm with their whirlwind show described by the Chicago Tribune as "STOMP! with strings attached." Fusing different styles and cultures, Barrage combines contemporary world music influences and rhythms with jazz, swing, Celtic roots, rock, klezmer, country, calypso and every musical style in between. It all comes together in a family-fun show to create an eclectic and electrifying assault on the senses. "Barrage is too WOW for words!" (Denver Post). This show is sure to sell out. If you would like to learn more about the artists, or get a taste of their music, visit their website at http://www.barrage.org/.
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
*Birding on Snowshoes – Hosted by the Environmental Resource Center
An adventure viewing birds in the Silver Creek area.
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*Winter Walks/ Cross country ski tours/ Snowshoe walks
Join the Silver Creek Preserve manager, Dayna Gross for snowshoeing, cross country skiing or walking around the Preserve (snow dependent). Please call ahead to find out what equipment you will need (or bring it all!!).
10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m

Winter is a magical place at Silver Creek. Come see the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Free. Please call ahead to register, 788-7910.
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* Peregrine Fund Community Reading Program (in Boise)Our environment is the focus of this year’s “Let’s Talk About It” community reading program hosted by the Ada Community Library and The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey. The theme – Our Earth, Our Ethics – will be explored through five books that deal with the challenge of balancing human activity and the natural world. The drop-in discussions are free. No registration is required.
Feb 23: Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich (1985) The windswept landscape of Wyoming is the setting for this collection of essays about relationships, harsh solitude and the lessons learned from experiencing death, grief and love.
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*Rythym of Life - Celebrate Black History Month
The Black Student Alliance at the College of Southern Idaho will present a cultural entertainment program called “The Rhythm of Life” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium.

Featured performers will include Blaque Diamond, a stepping team/urban dance troupe from Boise and Quartier Afrique, a traditional African dance team from Pocatello. Headlining the program will be Collective Purpose, a spoken word group from San Diego. More information can be obtained about this group by going online to http://www.collectivepurpose.org/CollectivePurpose.html. Masters of ceremonies for the program will be students from CSI’s Black Student Alliance, one of the newest clubs on campus.
Admission is free of charge and the public is encouraged to attend.
This event is free to the public.
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