McCall asks for snowplow names
The City of McCall is asking children of all ages to help name the city’s snowplows.With winter in full swing, these hard-working machines play a crucial role in keeping our roads clear and safe.
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U of I Extension classes on farms, food preservation
University of Idaho Extension has a variety of classes coming up during the next two months, including a Small Farms Education class, a series on Whole Farm Planning and one on Food Preservation at Home.
Now You Know: Nov. 27
Attend a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m.
RiseUp2Thrive hosts second annual hoedown
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Food banks prepare for Thanksgiving as demand rises
As Thanksgiving approaches, food banks across Valley and Adams Counties are working to ensure local families have the supplies they need to put a special holiday meal on the table.This year, the need is even greater than usual due to economic pressures, particularly rising food costs as many families work hard to make ends meet but still find themselves stretched thin.“We’re seeing ever-increasing numbers of families, even more so than during COVID,” said Linda Klind, director of the Heartland Hunger and Resource Center in McCall.Each year, hundreds of families in Valley and Adams counties need help from food banks including the Donnelly Food Pantry, Cascade Food Pantry, New Meadows Food Bank and Heartland.Each organization works to ensure that no one in Valley or Adams counties goes without food.
Now You Know: Nov. 21
Students at Donnelly Elementary School have a new after school program aimed at helping bridge the gap till the end of the day when parents get off work.The Ignite Donnelly Aftercare Collaborative (IDAC) officially launched on Nov.
Reporter highlight: Sierra Christie
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Thanksgiving meal in Cascade – Community Center Menus
The American Legion Post 60 in Cascade will host a free Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m.
Trinity Pines hosts first drive-thru light up show – Conference center will offer snacks, beverages and crafts
After more than two years of collecting signs, Christmas lights and other decorations, John Theien is ready to host the inaugural Christmas on Cabarton drive-thru-light experience at Trinity Pines Conference Center.Theien, the administrator for the conference center, and staff have created a drive-thru light show down the property’s quarter mile driveway.
Class of 1964 Reunion
The McCall-Donnelly class of 1964 recently held its 60th class reunion.