I’ve never really liked the phrase “part-time”. Whether it referred to whatever job I had or anything else, part-time was never as good as full-time. That’s what I was thinking about recently when I did a story about two local schools hiring new athletic directors. Both schools had hired new administrators and both were filling […]

MOTOR BOOTY AFFAIR — Friday-Lewiston 8:45-10:15 The potent mixture that Motor Booty Affair are unique simply by the energy they put into entertaining the crowd, from their eye-popping onstage attire, to their between-song antics, to their flat-out funky get down. They are a party band in the truest sense: when they play, there’s always a party.

Square Dancing at Great Falls Balloon Festival-Auburn-Friday 6:30-7:30 Have fun, exercise, make friends, forget your troubles. Modern Square Dancing provides all that and more in a smoke, drug, and alcohol free environment. Visit www.squaredanceme.us or www.sdcaller.us for more information.

Revival an Allman Brothers Tribute Band Sunday, August 23, Lewiston 6:30-8:30 pm Featuring Tom Faunce “Revival” is an Allman Brothers Tribute band which brings to life the heart of what the Allman Brothers are all about, “the Jam”!

How to arrange a balloon ride Balloon rides are available for $200 per person (prior to Monday, August. 11 at 5 p.m.) after that and through the festival the cost per ride is $225 per person. Rides during the festival are available on Friday pm, Saturday and Sunday am & pm. Flights are usually available […]

Parking Ample parking is available in the downtown area. Non-profit agencies will be manning several parking lots adjacent to the festival grounds. Donations are welcome. Handicapped parking will be located near Festival Plaza and Simard/Payne Memorial Park. For more information, call (800-639-6331, or visit our website at www.greatfallsballoonfestival.org or email us at [email protected].

Thanks to the many volunteers who help with the 2009 Festival Board of Directors: President Ann Dehetre-Arsenault Vice-President Erik Tiner Treasurer Mell Hamlyn Secretary Matt Zidle Balloonmeister Mike Theriault Directors: Bonnie Edwards Jan Sullivan Tracey Steuber Rick O’Brien Mickey Reeder Harold Brooks Nick Charneski Clayton Roy Sponsorship: Mell Hamlyn, Chair Jan Sullivan Steve Ness Clayton […]

The 2010 Great Falls Ballon Festival would like to thank all of the sponsors and individuals for their support! Golden Eagle City of Lewiston City of Auburn Sun Journal United Ambulance Services Double Eagle II Webber Energy Sun Press Dunkin’ Donuts Turner Publishing Incorporated Verizon Wireless The Wolf 99.9 Frank FM 107.5 Gleason Media Services […]

Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers  Imari, professional bellydancer/instructor of 18 years, is the artistic director of one of the most colorful and entertaining family performances brought to L/A:  Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers!  www.imarisbellydancing.com