Wendell schools hold centennial celebration

Wendell School District will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year.

The highlight of the celebration will take place during homecoming week as activities are planned to enhance the experience for students and incorporate the history of the school district.

Sept. 26 will feature a display of past yearbooks and other memorabilia in the high school library during homecoming.

Prior to the homecoming game on Sept. 26 there will be a pancake feed from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the commons area at the high school. Donations will be used to help fund the new track at the high school. A special pep assembly will be held at 1 p.m.

Administrators are contacting as many past administrators, teachers, homecoming queens, cheerleaders, students and others to invite them to the celebration of the district's 100th year and are asking the public for any memorabilia they would like to share during the event.

Information: Melanie Mattix at 208-536-2605 or Carol Case at 208-536-2418.

M.V. Military Support Group to meet

The Magic Valley Military Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Wendell City Hall.

A potluck with table service and drinks will be furnished. There will be a program and planning session.

Information: Sharla at 208-536-6159 or Sharon at 208-536-6111.

Wendell groups hold yard sale, bazaar

Star of the West and Wendell Lodge No. 54 will hold a bazaar and yard sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Wendell Masonic Lodge, 79 Idaho St., Wendell. There will be food and hand-crafted as well as yard sale items.

Information: Le Roy Austin at 536 6478.

Healthy lifestyle session offered

Primary Therapy Source is starting fall sessions for "Teens on Target" and "PreTeens on Target," from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, today through Oct. 28. Sessions will be held at Primary Therapy Source, 254 River Vista Place in Twin Falls.

The programs promote healthy lifestyle changes for preteens (9-12) and teens who want to reduce weight, improve fitness and learn proper techniques for exercise and strength training.

Participants receive fitness evaluations from physical therapists; personalized training schedules for exercise, stretching, conditioning and cardiovascular activities; and education on diet and nutrition.

Information: 734-7333.

Press Women tour M-C historical sites

The National Federation of Press Women will tour the Cassia Historical Museum today at 10 a.m. and the Wilson Theater in Rupert Tuesday, at 11 a.m.

The tour will finish with a noon lunch at Rupert's Drift Inn. It's all a part of the group's annual national convention which takes place the following weekend in Idaho Falls.

Idaho Press Women Secretary Lisa Dayley invited the group to visit. She also serves as secretary at the museum.

"I thought the museum would showcase Cassia's achievements and what the community has to offer," she said. The Wilson Theater was selected because of its ongoing renovation efforts.

For more information on the event call Dayley at 208-678-9603 or 208-219-0602.

Jerome Civic Club meets today

The Jerome Civic Club will meet at 1 p.m. today in the meeting room at the Jerome Public Library, 100 First Ave. E.

The club meets the second Tuesday of each month from September to June and is a strong supporter of the Jerome Library. Information: Gretchen Stone at 324-8210.

Minidoka senior center holds dinner

The Minidoka Senior Citizens Center will hold a Senior Citizens Dinner at noon Wednesday at the Paul Idaho Stake LDS Church, 424 W. Ellis St., Paul.

All seniors 60 and over are invited to attend.