Would you like to have a great taste from Idaho's local farms and dairies that produce milk and other delicious food products without hormones or other chemicals? Celebrate our local family farms and dairies at "Udderly Delicious" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Boise Urban Garden School, 4821 Franklin Road, Boise.

You will have the opportunity to sample milk, cheeses, quiches, and baked goods created from the bounty of our community's local farms and dairies. Proceeds from the sales go to the Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides, which seeks to promote alternatives to pesticides through educating the public, providing support to farmers wishing to transition to organic methods, creating pesticide-free public spaces, and working on legislative policy.

Tickets for the event are $15 adults, $7.50 children, available by calling Jennifer Miller at (208) 850-6504.

IDAHO RIVERS UNITED WATER WISE GARDEN TOUR

What is one thing you can count on in the Treasure Valley in the summer? Heat.

What is one thing you can't take for granted in the West? Water.

As the balance of those critical factors tests our lawns every summer, it is helpful to know how to make the best use of water. Idaho Rivers United is dedicated not only to protecting our rivers but also to educating residents on overall water policy and conservation.

On Tuesday, June 16, Idaho Rivers United will be conducting a Water Wise garden tour to highlight efficient gardening practices. Attendees will enjoy food and drink at the MK Nature Center along with a guided tour of their demonstration garden and presentations. They will then be transported to tour four water-wise gardens around the city. Experts will be at each site to talk about the plants and the design, and the owners will also be available to talk about upkeep and water savings. The tours will end at 9 p.m.

Tickets for the tour are $20 for Idaho Rivers United members and $25 for non-members. (For a $35 donation, you get to go on the tour and join Idaho Rivers United.)

For more information, visit www.idahorivers.org or call 343-7481. Space is limited.

MORE EVENTS

Old Fort Boise Days: Through Sunday in Parma; www.oldfortboisedays.org.

Special Olympics of Idaho Breakfast of Champions: Tuesday; www.idso.org or 323-0482

Idaho Human Rights Education Center 8 for 80 Series Garden Party: Tuesday; www.idaho-humanrights.org or 345-0304.

Canyon County Historical Society book signing with Jim McGill: Thursday; www.canyoncountyhistory.com or 467-7611.

Idaho Human Rights Education Center 8 for 80 Series Dinner with Gerda Weissmann Klein: Friday; www.idaho-humanrights.org or 345-0304.

Conference on Sacred Activism to benefit Sustainable Futures: Friday andSaturday; www.sacredactivismconference.com.

Sawtooth Relay benefitting Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation and the Idaho Donor Network: Saturday; www.sawtoothrelay.com or 853-1221.

Terry Reilly Health Services Bob LeBow Bike Tour: Saturday; www.trhs.org or 467-4431.

Lunaria League Annual Garden Tour benefitting the Idaho Botanical Garden: Sunday, June 14; www.lunarialeague.org.

Idaho Rivers United and ROW Adventure Lochsa River Fundraising Raft Trip: Sunday, June 14; www.idahorivers.org or 343-7481.

Children's Free Dental Clinic Mobile Dental Van Program - Miles of Smiles: Monday, June 15-Thursday, June 18; smilemobile.org.

Canyon County Historical Society book signing by Jim McGill: Tuesday, June 16; www.canyoncountyhistory.com or 467-7611.

Idaho FoodBank Fat for Food Fitness Challenge: Starts Tuesday, June 16; www.FatForFood.com.

Idaho Peace Officers Association Officer Down! Golf Tournament: Friday, June 19; www.idahocops.com

Idaho FoodBank - Heatherwood Retirement Community's Spring into Summer Fling: Saturday, June 20; 345-2150 or Heatherwoodmktg@Frontiermgmt.com.

Canyon County Historical Society Boise Valley Oregon Trail Bus Tour: Saturday, June 20; www.canyoncountyhistory.com or 467-7611.

Ballet Idaho Lobster Supper Garden Party: Saturday, June 20; www.balletidaho.org or 343-0556.

Family Advocates' CASA Program Hippity-Hop Race: Sunday, June 21; www.hippityhoprace.com

Camp Discovery Raffle: Through Saturday, June 27; www.campdiscoveryidaho.org/upcoming-events.asp or (208) 303-0040.

CONGRATULATIONS

Liz Nelson of Boise won two tickets to St. Luke's Kid For A Night through last week's contest that was featured in our column. For those of you wondering the answer to our contest trivia question: Boise State football coach Chris Petersen was a college quarterback at Sacramento City College and the University of California, Davis.

LISTEN TO US, TOO

We are podcasting through Boise State Radio interviews with members of the nonprofit community. Among the interviews: Nicole Sirak of Family Advocates; Nellie Baker and Jon Swarthout of TrICA, the Treasure Valley Institute for Children's Arts; and Dr. Jeff Rosenthal of the Idaho Humane Society.

Download our podcasts at http://radio.boisestate.edu/DivasforaDifference.html.

Do you have fundraising events for your 501(c)(3) organization or nominations for spotlights on shining stars who make Treasure Valley nonprofits sparkle? E-mail info@divasforadifference.com.