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Pictured left to right: Sara Comer, Angeles Lino, Celeina Aragon, Anna Roemer, Marie Tellez, Shelby Von Busch, Angelica Arroyo and Caitlyn Cicero
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Congratulations to the students who represented the State of Idaho and CSI at the HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Orlando Florida.
Students competed in the following categories: Vet Science, Dental Terminology, Medical Terminology and Extemporaneous Writing and received the following honors:
- Vet Science
- 1st place, Shelby Von Busch
- 2nd place, Caitlyn Cicero
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Shelby Von Busch (Center) and Caitlyn Cicero (Right)
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- Extemporaneous Writing
- 4th place, Celeina Aragon
- Dental Terminology
- 5th place, Marie Tellez
- 8th place, Angeles Lino
- 9th place, Angelica Arroyo
Advisor Sue Jones also received an Award of Merit for Outstanding HOSA Advisor! Congratulations!
Tonja Bowcut
Distinguished Professor, Dental Assisting
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 CSI Off-Campus Center Names |
At the College of Southern Idaho, we know that "one size does not fit all" when it comes to delivering college courses, short term training, and community education and enrichment classes. The four CSI off-campus centers, located in Burley, Gooding, Hailey, and Jerome, provide the primary means of educational outreach for students who reside in the outlying communities that comprise our eight-county service area in South-Central Idaho. In an effort to lessen confusion about where these centers are located or what they are called, please refer to them by their official titles, which are:
CSI Jerome Center
CSI Gooding Center
CSI Blaine County Center
CSI Mini-Cassia Center
CSI off-campus education centers truly offer a "one stop" education support experience for students, regardless of life experience or educational background. Students at the off-campus education centers can access support for advising and registration, financial aid, academic records, bookstore services, and support services. CSI's off-campus centers offer a wide array of coursework delivered through traditional face-to-face instruction, over CSI's microwave system, or via the Internet. We invite you to stop by at any of our off-campus education centers and find out what we can do to expand your personal and professional horizons.
Click here to learn more about CSI's Off-Campus Centers.
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2019
I-STEM Institute
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Thank you to those who attended the 2019 i-STEM Institute at the College of Southern Idaho. For those interested in participating next year visit:
https://stem.idaho.gov/istem/csi/
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Please see the following details for upcoming TechTalks:
- 7/11/2019: Forms, Surveys, Polls
- 7/25/2019: Cyber Security
- Staying safe while using the internet
Please note that these sessions are subject to change, check the schedule before you attend. Updates will be posted in eNotes and you can follow the General channel in Teams to get a notification.
All TechTalks will take place from 3 - 4 p.m. in Canyon 119.
If you have have a topic that you think we might be able to assist with, please leave us a comment on the TechTalk Team by
clicking here
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Tony Wilson
Software Analyst
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| Seminar on Social Security & Medicare is WEDNESDAY, July 17 |
Bring your own lunch!
TAB Conference Rm 210, unless we outgrow the room
Our FINAL topic in this series:
Long-term Care
- Calculating the cost
- Identifying the four ways to pay for long-term care
- Evaluating long-term care insurance providers
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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Jeff Gourley
Testing Center Coordinator
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John Hughes
Instructional Dean
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Ansina Durham
Public Services Manager
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| PERSI - Employee Workshop |
We will be hosting the PERSI - Ready, Set, Go workshops on
August 28, in the Taylor Building, Room 277. The workshops are three separate sessions focused on different stages of your career and retirement timeline.
Ready Session - 9 to 10 a.m.
Set Session - 10 to 11 a.m.
Go Session - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Pam O'Dell
Benefits Coordinator
[email protected] | 208.732.6206
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| July Mini Challenge "Be There" |
Put your cell phone away.
The "Be There" Mini Challenge invites you to put your cell phone away when you're with other people for 30 days. The idea is to focus on people when you're with people - your cell phone can wait. Not only is it rude to ignore your company, you are missing out on one of the most enjoyable parts of life - interpersonal relationships. If your conversation slows down, be the one to liven it up or simply enjoy being there, sharing that moment without words. Give others your full attention and be present!
Smartphones have become an addiction. We impulsively grab for our phones with each alert or notification, anxious to find out what important information just came in. When we're bored, we look to our phones in hopes of being entertained. Like any addiction, it's not healthy - but being present with other people is good for you, in fact, it's vital for your health. It's not as hard as it seems. Power off your phone and power on the life around you!
After you've finished this month's Mini Challenge
mark the challenge as complete to be eligible for a prize drawing at the end of the year! You can earn one entry per month.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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| Come to TRIO EOC This Summer |
Jean Nsabumuremyi
EOC Director
TRIO Access and Opportunity Programs
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The CSI Rec. Center has a bunch of summer drop-in fitness classes. Try Pilates, POUND, PiYo, Bootcamp, Spinning, 6pac, REFIT, Yoga, and more!
Christa Gessaman
Outdoor Recreation Center Coordinator
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Mountain Bike Mondays
Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Join us mountain biking each week at Auger Falls or Indian Springs! We'll provide instruction, gear, or just people to ride with! Email [email protected] by 12 p.m. on Monday to reserve gear. Space is limited.
CSI Students taking 7+ credits are FREE, CSI Faculty/Staff and Community members are $5 (or FREE if you bring your own bike).
Early Morning Bike Rides
Every Wednesday at 6 a.m.
Join the ORC crew for an early morning ride from campus to the beautiful Canyon Rim Trail! We'll alternate weeks between path riding and mountain biking! All levels of riders welcome! All gear is provided. Email
[email protected] by 12 p.m. on Tuesdays to register. Bikes are limited unless you bring your own! These events are free to CSI Faculty, Staff, and Students. Community Members are $5.
Outdoor Recreation Center Coordinator
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Herrett Center for Arts and Science
College of Southern Idaho
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Museum, Planetarium, Observatory
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Year round hours.
*Closed Sundays, Mondays, and federal holidays.
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Tuesdays
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9:30 am to 9:00 pm
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Wednesdays
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9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Thursdays
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9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Fridays
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9:30 am to 9:00 pm
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Saturdays
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1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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*Live Sky Tour
**Weather Permitting
For "Now Showing" at the Faulkner Planetarium
click here.
For special events at the Herrett Center
click here.
For astronomy events in the Centennial Observatory
click here.
Rick Greenawald
Manager, Faulkner Planetarium
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Idaho Public Television will be holding a free screening of the first episode of PBS's Chasing the Moon in the
Faulkner Planetarium on Thursday, July 11 at 7:00 PM. Planetarium Manager Rick Greenawald will also be conducting a tour of the night sky under the artificial stars of the dome in conjunction with this screening. Seating is limited.
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INTRO TO WELDING & METAL ART
Dates: July 12 - August 16
Days: Wednesdays OR Fridays
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Desert 105
Instructor: Jenn Crowdson
Fee: $110
College 4 Kids - Summer Youth Camps
 CSI JUNIOR THEATER CAMP
Ages: 6 - 9
Dates: July 15-17, 2019
Times: 1 - 5 p.m.
Fee: $65
Location: CSI Fine Arts Center
SCIENCE CAMP
Ages: Grades K-7
Dates: July 22 - 26
Times: 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $80
Location: CSI Hepworth and Shields Building
ADVANCED EV3 ROBOTICS CAMP
Ages: 9 - 14
Dates: August 14- 16
Times: 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Fee: $155
Location: CSI Fine Arts 164
*Requirement for participation in Advanced EV3 Robotics Camp is completion of the Basic EV3 Robotics Camp in 2018 or 2019.
ADVANCED LITTLE ROBOTITIONS ROBOTICS CAMP
Ages: 6 - 8
Dates: August 15 - 16
Times: 9 - 11 a.m.
Fee: $70
Location: CSI Fine Arts 164
*Requirement for participation in the Advanced Little Robotitions Camp is completion of the Basic Little Robotitions Camp in 2018 or 2019.
Click here for more information or to register for any of the above camps or classes.
Camille Barigar
Director of Community Enrichment
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CSI Junior Theater Camp
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The College of Southern Idaho still has a limited number of spots available for CSI Junior Theater Camp which takes place
July 15 - 17 from 1 - 5 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Center. Camp tuition is $65.
This three-day afternoon camp, a companion to the regular CSI Theatre Camp, is designed to introduce younger students (ages 6 through 9) to the world of theatre. No experience required! Campers will learn about concepts of drama through games and storytelling. They will learn the basics of what goes into a play -who does what, stage direction, how to express your emotions through performing, stage voice basics, and movement.
Camp Director Julie Nordstrom has loved theatre since she was 6 years old. She studied Theatre at the College of Southern Idaho and Boise State University. She is a certified teacher in Elementary Education and Drama and currently teaching drama to Kindergarten through 12th grade students in Shoshone. In addition to directing three productions a year for her school, she has directed community theatre projects for her own theatre company, Junction City Theatre in Shoshone and acted in last year's production of Anne Frank with Random Acts of Theatre. She is a passionate advocate for providing young people opportunities to find their voice through art education.
Students can obtain registration forms and more information at the CSI Fine Arts Center, by going online to
www.csi.edu/theatrecamp.
Camille Barigar
Director of Community Enrichment
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The CSI Fine Arts Center is taking registrations for the annual CSI/Idaho Dance Arts Alliance Summer Dance Camp Intensive for intermediate and advanced students who want a fun and challenging dance experience with LA-caliber instructors. Tuition is $95 for the junior day camp, $300 for the one-week intensive, or $430 for the ten-day intensive. Room and board packages are also available. The camp is held in late July on the CSI campus in Twin Falls.
The workshop provides intensive training to students ages 12 and up who have had a minimum of two consecutive years of dance. Students choose their schedule and take five to seven hours of class per day in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop and modern techniques, plus musical theatre, world dance, choreography, pilates, silks, ballet band, and more. The camp features an impressive guest faculty of professional dancers and dance instructors from all over the country who bring a wealth of talent and knowledge to assure each student achieves their highest potential. At the end of the day, all the hard work is offset with fun and exciting downtime activities such as game night, movies, a canyon excursion, swimming parties, a fashion show, an ice cream social, a pizza and autograph party, barbecues, a carnival, a pampering night, and an end of camp recital for family and friends. Well-chaperoned dormitory housing and meals are available.
There is also a junior camp designed to introduce younger students ages 9 through 11 to the concept of an intensive workshop taught by the regular camp faculty in a wide-range of classes over the weekend.
Students have a choice between the one-week and ten-day intensives.
The one-week intensive place July 21 - 26. The ten-day workshop takes place July 21 - 31. Junior camp, available for students aged 9 through 11 regardless of dance experience, runs July 27. There are a small number of need-based scholarships available.
Students can obtain a registration form and more information at the CSI Fine Arts Center, by going online to
www.csi.edu/dancecamp
, or by calling 732-6288.
Camille Barigar
Director of Community Enrichment
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The College of Southern Idaho is still taking registrations for students going into grades K - 7 for CSI Summer Science Camp 2019: Young Explorers. CSI Science Camp takes places July 22 - 26 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the CSI Shields and Hepworth buildings. Cost of the camp is $80. Students can register here or by calling 732-6442.
Are you a young Einstein? Like to design like Leonardo Da Vinci? Curious like Marie Curie? Come explore with us and you may dive the ocean deep, do arctic activities, or shoot for the moon and beyond! Our exploration knows no bounds as we journey to parts unknown. Join us for CSI Science Camp 2019 - Young Explorers - where CSI instructors and area science teachers lead students in hands-on science activities covering a variety of subjects guaranteed to excite their imaginations, spark their creativity, and teach them about all things science.
Students can register or learn more about this and other classes
here, by going to the CSI Community Education Center, or by calling (208) 732-6442. Class size is limited so early registration is suggested.
Camille Barigar
Director of Community Enrichment
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CSI Veterans Association 2nd Annual Back to School Golf Scramble
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Welding Basic Technical Certificate at the CSI Jerome Center
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Arts 110: Book Arts
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Angela Batchelor
Assistant Professor, Art
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Ben Lustig
Associate Professor, Photography
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| Idaho Student Success Initiatives Recognized By National Organization |
For Immediate Release
June 25, 2019
Contact: Mike Keckler
208-332-1591 (office)
208-866-5734 (cell)
[email protected]
IDAHO STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
The Education Commission of the States (ECS) today recognized the State of Idaho's efforts to help more students go to college by naming our state the 2019 recipient of its Frank Newman Award for State Innovation.
Specifically, ECS pointed to:
- Idaho's Direct Admissions program, which automatically admits all graduating high school seniors either to six or all eight of Idaho's higher education institutions.
- Apply Idaho, which is a single, free, statewide online college application.
- Next Steps website which provides students and families age appropriate resources about college and career opportunities after high school.
- The State Board's partnership with Complete College America and Lumina Foundation to implement student-centered strategies focused on improving college access and completion.
"This award recognizes Idaho's collaborative work in coming up with original ways to enroll more Idahoans in postsecondary education and training," Governor Brad Little said. "An educated citizenry and well-trained workforce are essential to achieving our goal of making Idaho the place where our children and grandchildren choose to stay, and for the ones who have left to choose to return."
"These initiatives are the result of hard work put in by a number of partners including the Idaho Digital Learning Academy," State Board President Debbie Critchfield said. "Our colleges and universities implemented several of the initiatives and continue to support the effort to increase student access and success. It's nice to see these initiatives recognized but what is most important is that they are making it easier for Idahoans to attend college or a career technical program and to succeed."
Click here to view the Education Commission of the States announcement:
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Mosquito Carrying West Nile Virus Found in Twin Falls County
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June 26, 2019
PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brian Simper, Twin Falls County Pest Abatement District Manager, (208) 733-2338
Brianna Bodily, Public Information Officer, (208) 737-5985
Mosquito Carrying West Nile Virus Found in Twin Falls County
TWIN FALLS COUNTY- Twin Falls County Pest Abatement District (TFCPAD) has collected at least one mosquito carrying West Nile virus in a trap along the Jerome and Twin Falls county border. South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) joins TFCPAD in warning residents to act now to avoid catching the disease.
"Overall, mosquito trap numbers in the county are low," said Brian Simper, TFCPAD Manager. "But this positive serves as a good reminder that West Nile Virus is out there, and the public can take steps to reduce mosquito habitat and avoid mosquitoes when they are most active at dusk and dawn."
Public Health officials remind residents to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites by:
- Using insect repellent with an EPA-registered active ingredient like DEET, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitos carrying the virus are most active.
- Wearing loose-fitting clothes with long sleeves and pants.
- Installing screens on all windows and doors.
- Checking for, and draining, any standing water around your home every three to six days. This includes clogged rain gutters, pools, bird baths, old tires and other outside water features.
"West Nile virus can be nasty and, in some cases lead to deadly complications," said Logan Hudson, SCPHD Nurse Program Manager. "When the Pest Abatement District warns us about a trapped mosquito carrying the disease we know it's possible West Nile could spread quickly through south-central Idaho. Preventing mosquito bites may be a hassle, but it's worth it."
Typical symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. People over 50 years old, with serious medical conditions, are at greater risk for serious illness from the virus. More severe infections may involve the central nervous system.
More information is available on the CDC website at:
http://www.cdc.gov/westnile
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Twin Falls Municipal Band starts their 114th consecutive season of concerts at the Twin Falls City Park Bandshell.
Due to popular demand, concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. this summer.
Director Elizabeth Thomsen, music teacher at Canyon Ridge High School and Robert Stuart Middle School, has planned ten concerts for the Band. Each concert has a theme and features an hour's worth of music.
The season theme is "Across the USA." Here is a theme list and dates for upcoming concerts:
- July 4 (AT CSI) - Independence Day 2019
- July 11 - Summertime Magic
- July 18 - Childhood Favorites
- July 25 - Holidays (Not just Christmas!)
- Aug 1 - Opposite Night
- Aug 6 (at MV Art Center) - Best of Summer
- Aug 8 - Best of Summer
Municipal Band concerts will happen every Thursday until August 8. A special Fourth of July Concert will be given in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium.
For further information contact:
Ted Hadley
Elizabeth Thomsen
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| Twin Falls City Pool Summer Fun! |
The Twin Falls City Pool has more than open swim and swim lessons for our community to enjoy this summer. Check out what we have to offer below:
Youth Water Polo Camp
With the help of the High School Water Polo Coach John Sfingi, we are excited to offer water polo for kids 7-14 years of age! W
ater Polo is a team sport that uses the pool and adds elements of basketball, soccer and swimming. The camp will focus on teaching skills, rules, and strategies so that kids will learn how to play water polo. Have your kids experience this exciting sport where they will improve their swimming ability and build friendships through teamwork in a positive and fun environment!
Clinics:
- Intro to Water Polo introduces kids' ages 7-10 to the basic fundamentals & skills of water polo such as passing/catching, eggbeater kick and shooting. The clinic is conducted in the shallow water. *Kids should be able to swim freestyle the width of the pool (20 yards).
- Learning to Play Water Polo focuses on developing the basic skills of water polo such as ball handling, eggbeater kick, shooting, etc. Kids will also learn basic offenses/defense formations as well as water polo rules. *To participate in this clinic kids must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle and tread water for 3 minutes without stopping. This clinic is designed for kids 11-14 years.
- Sessions: Fridays from June 28 - August 2 (No Class 7/19)
- Intro to Water Polo: 9:30-10:45 am
- Learning to Play Water Polo: 11-12:15 pm
- Prices:
- Pass Holders: $25
- Community: $35
THE TOWER!!!
Are you ready for something that is off the wall CRAZY and FUN? Then the TOWER is for you!! It features a slide, rope climbing, and a cliff all in one! Come see if you have what it takes to master THE TOWER!!!
- Summer Schedule (June 4 - August 9):
- Tues, Thurs & Fridays from 1:30-4:30pm
- The Tower will not be in on July 4, 16, 18 & 19.
- Weather permitting
- Prices:
- Pass Holder: FREE
- Community: Daily Admission Fee
SPLASH N FLICK
- Movie Schedule
- THE MEG
- Saturday, July 6 at 9:45 p.m.
- MOANA
- Saturday, July 13 at 9:30 p.m.
- HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
- Saturday, July 27 at 9:15 p.m.
- JAWS
- Saturday, August 3 at 9:15 p.m.
- Doors open 45 minutes before the start of the movie. All movies have subtitles so everyone can enjoy them.
- Prices:
- Pass Holder: FREE
- Community Daily Admission Fee
For more information on these programs or to register for the youth water polo camp, please visit our
website.
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| Community BBQ at Rock Creek |
Samra Culum
Project Manager
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Humans of the Magic Valley
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J Rasmusson
Twin Falls Public Library
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| Blaine County Listening Session |
Paige Nielebeck
Idaho Workforce Development Council
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| The Art of Keith Farnsworth |
Teri Fattig
Herrett Center Director
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| Kids Art in the Park |
KIDS ART IN THE PARK!
July 27, 2019
9 am (sharp) to 11:30 am
Twin Falls City Park
Presented by the
Magic Valley Arts Council
Kids Art in the Park, a part of
Arts in the Park, allows kids ages 3 -14 years to attend workshops in the visual and performing arts.
Kids Art in the Park exposes kids to a wide variety of various art forms. Workshops are planned and instructed by artists and teachers with an emphasis on exploring the educational aspects of the arts.
All aspects of the arts are included; visual and performing arts. Pre-school aged children enjoy workshops developed especially for their age and motor skill development.
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Nondiscrimination Statement:
It is the policy of the College of Southern Idaho to comply with all federal, state and local authorities requiring nondiscrimination, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Executive Orders 12898 (Environmental Justice) and 13166 (Limited English Proficiency). College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer. The college does not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject any individual to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, protected veteran status, limited English proficiency, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Gainful Employment data for specific programs may be found on our GE website:
www.csi.edu/ge
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