All patrons of South Side Electric are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Members on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. in the Multi Purpose room at Declo High School. Registration will begin at 6:00 P.M.
All patrons of South Side Electric are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Members on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. in the Multi Purpose room at Declo High School. Registration will begin at 6:00 P.M.
Several $500 Scholarships are available from the Minidoka Health Care Foundation to qualifying applicants seeking college education in health care studies. Applications may be picked up at the Human Resource Office at Minidoka Memorial Hospital, Minico High School or C.S.I. Burley Campus. Applications must be received by April 9, 2010. For more information contact: Tammy Hanks, Executive Director, Minidoka Health Care Foundation, 1224 8th Street, Rupert, 1D 83350. Phone 436-0481 ext. 124
Cassia County Extension would like to announce these upcoming programs:
University of Idaho Extension 2010 Master Gardener Program: March 2 thru April 22, Tuesdays and Thursdays (12 – three hour classes) 9a.m. to noon at Lincoln County Community Center, Shoshone, Id. $90 (includes text) Pre-register by: Feb. 19.
University of Idaho Extension “Hands-on” Grape growing and pruning workshop. February 16, 10 a.m -1:30 p.m. at The Monastery of the Ascension, Jerome, Id. $10 (includes lunch) Pre-register by February 12.
For more information and pre-registration forms call Cassia County Extension at 878-9461.
Reading Night at Rupert Elementary is February 9th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Come and enjoy guest readers, “The Book Walk”, “Word Bingo”, computer games, and much more. Bring the family and have a fun evening at Rupert Elementary, 202 18th Street, Rupert, Idaho.
The Rupert Business and Professional Women are offering their annual $500 scholarship for women who are in the process of attaining more education to improve their job opportunities. Candidates must be at least 25 years old and have completed at least one year in an accredited college or vo-tech facility. Financial aid is a consideration.
Application deadline is March 15, 2010. For more information call Anita at 436-4767 or Jackie at 438-2262
American Red Cross Rupert Blood Drive will be held February 15, 2010 from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Rupert Civic Center F & 7th. Please call Marie Hansen 436-0360 to schedule an appointment.
Please join us Sunday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Rupert United Methodist Church, 605 H St., to hear Rev. Glenn S. Durrett speak during our 11:00 a.m. Worship Service about a ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. For further information you may call the church office at 436-3354, Monday-Thursday, 8:30-noon, 1-3 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 71 is sponsoring a “Me and My Man” Dance on Friday, February 19, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at the Burley Best Western Inn, DJ’d by Music Magic Events. For all young ladies age 5 to 18 and their escort of a dad, grandpa, uncle or brother over the age of 18. Cost $10 for Dad and daughter, $2 for each additional daughter. Includes light snacks. Masquerade masks will be provided for free on a first-come basis.
Celebrate 100 years of Scouting in the USA in February. The celebration starts February 4th at 6pm with the annual Minidoka District Recognition Dinner at East Minico. All Scout leaders and their spouses are invited. Bring a pot luck to feed 10 or so. Cover charge is $3 a person or $5 a couple. Roundtable will follow at 7:30.
Scout Sunday is February 7. Wear your uniform to church. Haven’t been a Scout for a while, dust off your old one and show it off. Mom’s wear those Scout pins your boys earned and let them shine one more time.
Attention Cassia County 4-Hers. A pet goat project is being offered at the Cassia County Fair this year. For all interested youth/parents there will be a mandatory meeting on February 17, 2010 at the Cassia County Extension Office at 5:30pm. For more information or questions call Dena at 208-670-1106.
Grief Share begins January 27th 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, room 105, 2262 Hiland Ave, Burley, Id 83318. Childcare provided. Questions: Call 654-2500 Gene or Karen Bortz. Workbooks $14.75 each.
The Cassia Joint School District is looking for preschool age children who may have special learning needs. Friday, February 12, 2010 is the next scheduled screening. The purpose of the screening is to determine eligibility for the District’s Special Education Preschool Program or other Special services. Children with a disability may attend the preschool or receive special education services free of charge. Call Michele Knopp at 878-6627 ext. 101 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for an appointment. Only children with appointments will be screened.
The Magic Philharmonic Orchestra Valentine’s Pops Concert will be Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the King Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Adults $7, Students $3, Family $17. Tickets may be purchased at the door, Book Plaza in Burley, or Book Store in Rupert.
Mini Cassia Lincoln Day Luncheon, February 20, 2010 – Saturday. Invited Guests include : US Senators, US Representatives, Governor Butch Otter. Happy Hour 6:00 pm,
Dinner 7:00 pm. Tickets are $25.00 each. Hosted by the Minidoka and Cassia County Republicans.
Free line dancing, January 13, 7-8 pm. White Pine School, enter at the north side door by the gym. Donations welcome. Call Ursula at 878-7598 for more information.
Bereavement Education Group, February 15, 2010 through March 22, 2010. Every Monday at 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Parke View Care Center. To register please call Marcie Bedke, LSW at 678-8844. Sponsored by Hospice of Intermountain Healthcare and Cassia Regional Medical Center.
NEW!!!! A continuing education class sponsored by BYU- Idaho will be held at the Burley Institute of Religion~ 1650 Occidental Ave Burley. The class will begin on January 12th & last until April 27th . It will be each Tues & Thurs from Noon until 1 PM. The course of study will be The Book of Mormon Part 2, with Mark Peterson as the Instructor. The fee is $18.75. For additional information please call 670-5976 or 678-7561. You can register @ www.byui.edu/ce/arc
1st Thursday Artist Studio Tour Thursday Feb. 4, 2010, 4-8p.m. Visit Artists in Studios, see new work and some in progress. For more information call Marilyn at 878-7540.
Burley Public Library: Story time – three times a week! Tuesday at 10:30 AM, Thursday at 6:30 PM, Friday at 10:30 AM. Toddlers and preschoolers come with their caregivers to enjoy stories, rhymes, song and a simple craft.
February 9th, 1:30: Friends of the Burley Public Library will meet. New members are always welcome. Please call the library for information. 878-7708
February 9th, 4:00: Burley Public Library Board meeting. Public is invited to attend.
Choices for Recovery, Non-traditional 12 step, Spiritual program without religion, Mondays 6-7:30, Minidoka Memorial Hospital, West Conference Room, Don W. 431-3741
Cache Peak Backcountry Horsemen of America meets the second Tuesday of every month at the Wayside Café at 7 p.m. Come earlier and eat with us and have supper before the meeting.