Vandal Pride Days in Boise | Nov. 11-14, 2009

Join University of Idaho alumni, family and friends for "Vandal Pride Days" in Boise November 11-14, 2009 to celebrate our Vandal Spirit.  A variety of activities are planned in the Treasure Valley over the course of these days.  

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Wednesday, November 11
Vandal Booster Luncheons
Ada County
12:00 - 1:00 pm
The Water Cooler
1401 W. Idaho St., Boise (Downtown)
$10.00

West Ada (Meridian and Eagle)
Louie's (Meridian)
2500 E Fairview Ave, Meridian (On Fairview just west of Eagle Rd)
$10.00

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Thursday, November 12
Vandal Booster Luncheon
Canyon County
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Pizza Wings and Things
16011 Idaho Center Blvd. Nampa (across from College of Western Idaho and Idaho Center)
$10.00

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Friday, November 13
Vandalfest
6:00-9:00 pm
Linen Building
1402 W. Grove Street
Downtown Boise

$20/person for a large variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres
No-host beverages will be available

Alumni Night-Out
Starting at 9:00 pm at Vandal-owned Mack and Charlie's
507 W. Main
Boise, ID
No cover charge
$2.50 drafts and wristbands for University of Idaho alumni

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Saturday, November 14
Rake Up Boise- Please contact Meg Stephenson at mstephen@uidaho.edu to be on the Vandal Team

Vandal Pre-Game
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Qwest Arena
Downtown Boise

Get your Joe Vandal admission button for $5, good at all Qwest Arena events.

$10/person- pre-game meal which includes tasty pre-game treats such as popcorn, soft pretzels, danishes and donuts. 
No-Host beverages will be available

Kick-off at Bronco Stadium - 1:30 pm  (Televised on ESPNU)
The game will also be shown at Qwest Arena so the Vandals are more than welcome to watch the game among the sea of Vandals. 

Post-Game
~4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Qwest Arena
Downtown Boise

$5/person or your previously purchased Joe Vandal admission button
No-Host beverages will be available

The Steve Meyers Band, an all-Vandal band, will be performing at 6:00 pm

The pre and post game at the Qwest Arena is very family friendly.  There will be a variety of activities for the children to participate in.  

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The University of Idaho Bookstore will be in Boise during Vandal Pride Days Boise.  The University of Idaho Bookstore will be at 821 W. Idaho on November 11-12 from 9am-6pm and November 13 from 9am-8pm.  Get a discount by bringing in canned food for the Idaho Food Bank.  They will also be at the Qwest Arena all day on Saturday.

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The Downtown Boise Association offers a FREE shuttle to Bronco Stadium and back downtown.  The closest pickup location is at Grove and 6th.  The drop-off point is on the east side of the stadium at Broadway Avenue. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes for two hours prior to BSU football games and immediately after the game for one hour.

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Vandal Alumni - Are you going to the big game?

The Grove Hotel is offering a $74 game day room rate WITH FREE continental breakfast. Game day drink specials will be available in hotel bar and bloody mary/mimosa drink specials available the next morning in Emilio’s - the hotel's restaurant.

The Grove Hotel is located in the heart of downtown and within walking distance to the BSU football stadium. Across the street from hotel, there is a shuttle that will pick-up/drop off people in front of the stadium as well. Furthermore, for those who need it, The Grove has a free hotel/airport shuttle.

For reservations call the hotel at (208) 333-8000, ask for the Reservations Department, and mention the “Vandal Alumni” promotion. Availability is limited so act quickly!

** “Vandal Alumni” promotion is for alumni only and based on availability. However other great rates are available for current University of Idaho faculty/staff, students, and other guests. If you have questions you may contact Ben Kinnas with The Grove Hotel at (208) 472-3355 or bkinnas@grovehotelboise.com. GO VANDALS!

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Giving new meaning to the phrase “food fight.”
Come to Chandlers Steakhouse and show them your true colors. Until November 14th, each time you dine at Chandlers Steakhouse 10% of your total check* goes into a scholarship fund. You pick the team of your choice and the school with the most votes takes home 75% of the proceeds and the other gets 25%. It's competitive eating at its tastiest. Follow the results on their web site and
on their Facebook page.

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Help us help the Idaho Food Bank
It’s time for the annual canned food drive and contest between the University of Idaho and Boise State. The last three years the University of Idaho has dominated in this competition. The rivalry continues and we are hoping to remain unbeaten. Please do your part to help by bringing your canned food to the Idaho Water Center at 322 E. Front from Nov 9-13 or to the University of Idaho Bookstore location at 821 W. Idaho from Nov 11-13. Receive a discount on your purchase if brought to the bookstore.

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RIVALS FOR LIFE:   Civil War Blood Drive Between Boise State and University of Idaho
Thursday, November 12, 2009, the American Red Cross will host a good natured competition between BSU and UI to see which university’s fans can donate the most blood. The battle will be held on from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Red Cross Blood Services Center, 5380 Franklin Road. 

Fans, students and alumni of both universities are encouraged to donate on behalf of their team. This friendly competition between both state universities brings fans and alumni together and helps raise the awareness of the constant need for blood across our region.

All presenting donors will receive a Red Cross t-shirt as well as entering a drawing for either a BSU or UI gift. The drawing will be held on November 13.

The battle will be held on from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Red Cross Blood Services Center, 5380 Franklin Road.  To schedule an appointment call 1-800-Give-Life