Arts For Kids. Free 45-minute hands-on workshops facilitated by professional artists for children ages 3 to 12. Registration is walk-up, classes are offered at 10am, 11am, and noon, near the Grove Plaza behind Brick Oven Bistro, 433-5675.
Refuge Centennial Festival. Celebrating a century of working together for wildlife. A family-friendly festival with live animals, craft activities, informational exhibits, guided walks and more. 11am-3pm, Visitor Center at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, www.fws.gov/deerflat, 467-9278.
Best Rail Trails. Local author Natalie Bartley will share the best walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country trails with her new book. 1-3pm, Rediscovered Bookshop, www.rdbooks.org, 376-4229.
Ye Old Renaissance Faire. Free family fun; games, children's parade, archery, face painting, dancing, crafts, Medieval costume contest, music, exhibitors, food and much more. A benefit for Summer of Hope Sacred Portion Children's Outreach to bring home older orphans to their forever families. 10am-8pm, Settlers Park in Meridian, contact Debbi, 250-3994.
Reading Is Good Medicine. Supporting St. Luke's Children's Hospital, a celebration of reading. With lots of family fun - face painting, finger casts, bubble gum blowing contest, a doctor storytime, prizes, raffles, crafts, and more. 10am-4pm, Barnes & Noble, 375-4454.
Greek Food Festival. Authentic Greek food, pastries, beverages, music and dancing. 11am-9pm, St. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2618 W. Bannock St. in Boise, www.serfes.org.
Ada Community Library Book Sale. Great deals on books, and media items. 9:30am-5pm, bottom floor of the Ada Community Library, 362-0181 ext. 6.
REI Service Project 2009. Celebrate National Trails Day by volunteering to build a trail at the Idaho Velodrome and Cycling Park, 9am-3pm. Register by email to Sylvia Cooper at sycoope@rei.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 322-1141.
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