Street Festival and Parade

What: Idaho International Dance and Music Festival Street Festival and Parade- Free Event
 
Where:  Main Street in Rexburg
 
When:  Monday, July 30

            Street Festival: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

            Parade: 6:30 pm

            International Street Dance: 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm 

Who:  Open to the public for free.
 
Why:  Educate the public and enjoy the international dancers in a public setting. Come to enjoy local vendors during the street festival.   
 
 
For more information contact the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce 357-5700

Dance Festival Opening Ceremonies

What::  Idaho International Dance and Music Festival Opening Ceremonies- Free Event
 
Where:  BYU-Idaho Viking Stadium
 
When:  Saturday, July 28, 8:00 pm
 
Who:  Open to the public for free.
 
Why:  Welcome the international dancers to Rexburg and begin the Idaho International Dance and Music Festival.
 
 
For more information contact the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce 357-5700

Free INL Tour

WHO:  Sponsored by the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce,the public is invited( must be at least 16 yrs. of age).  

WHAT:  Community INL Tour - FREE

WHEN:  Tuesday, August 21, 2012

DEADLINE: Must sign up no later than Wednesday, August 15^th

WHERE:  Leave from Rexburg Chamber 7:45a.m.

 Return to Rexburg Chamber about 4:30p.m.

WHY:  To obtain a better working knowledge of the site and related business.

HOW:  To sign up call the Rexburg Chamber at 1-208-356-5700      

Dance Festival Media Day

July 17, 2012

Press Release

What::  Idaho International Dance and Music Festival announces a Media Day
 
Where:  On the Greenbelt in Idaho Falls in front of Hotel on the Falls (Old Red Lion)
 
When:  Tuesday, July 31, 10:00 am
 
Who:  See performers from Russia, Indonesia, China and Poland
 
Why:  Preview dances and interview Directors and officials from various countries
 
 
For more information contact the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce 357-5700###

Style note: Please note the full name of the chamber, the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber serves businesses community members across the upper valley area.

Patriots and Pioneers

This Saturday, July 14^th, Brigham Young University- Idaho will be putting on a concert of patriotic and spiritual music at the BYU-I Center.  Alex Boye will join students in the Collegiate Singers, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, and Symphony Band.

Independence Day Itinerary

Rexburg is holding several events for the 4th of July

• Libergy Run: Check in 6:30 am, start 8:00 am, at the Rexburg Nature Park
• Kiwanis Club Breakfast: 7:00 am, at the corner of Main and Center
• Flag Raising: 9:30 am at the Veterans Memorial in Smith Park
• Parade: 10:00 am on Main Street from Smith Park to Porter Park
• Day in the Park: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Porter Park
• Whoopee Days Rodeo: 7:30 pm (also on July 5) at the Madison County Fairgrounds
• Fireworks: approximately 9:30 pm

The Federalist No. 10

by Allison Jones

 

This letter was published 22 November 1787 and in it James Madison discusses why a democratic republic is better than a straight democracy.

“Among the numerous advantages promised by a well constructed Union, none deserves to be more accurately developed than its tendency to break and control the violence of faction.  The friend of popular governments, never finds himself so much alarmed for their character and fate, as when he contemplates their propensity to this dangerous vice.”

Free Rides From TRPTA

June 13, 2012------------FREE RIDES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ALL DAY

SEVENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY TO BE HELD ON JUNE 21

Dump the Pump. Save Money. Ride Transit

With the return of high gas prices, Targhee Regional Public Transportation Authority announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the seventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21, 2012.  TRPTA WILL OFFER FREE RIDES To The GENERAL PUBLIC All Day On June 21, 2012 ONLY.  The slogan of this year’s National Dump the Pump Day is “Dump the Pump.  Save Money.  Ride Transit.”

Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2012 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation and save money, instead of driving a car.  Started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a great alternative to using the personal vehicle.

Since gas prices reached close to $4 this year, saving money is on everyone’s minds and public transportation is the quickest way to beat high gas prices.  According to the latest APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household can save an average of more than $10,000 annually by downsizing to one car.

WHAT:            7^th Annual National Dump the Pump Day

WHERE:           At TRPTA locations statewide

WHEN:            Thursday, June 21, 2012

Natural Insect Repellants

by Allison Jones

It’s spring, the time when the yearly invasion of insects begins.  It’s time to break out the insecticides and repellants.

Synthetic insect repellants generally work well but have to be reapplied periodically to effectively ward an area.  There are several plants that naturally repel insects as long as they are alive.  While you can crush them to get juice and apply that to your skin as insect repellant, they have to be reapplied more frequently than synthetic products.  Placing these plants around your garden and around doors, windows, or outdoor gathering spots will keep bugs out of your space.  Most of the bug repellant plants like full sun and warmer climates and are aromatic.  Also, several of them are of use as culinary herbs as well.  

Book Review: Miracles

by Allison Jones

 

C.S. Lewis is famous for his books on Christian theology and philosophy such as Mere Christianity.  He presents arguments and ideas such that anyone can understand them instead of only those who study the topic in depth.  In this book Lewis addresses the question of miracles.