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University of Idaho Events for Aug. 31 – Sept. 6

Aug. 21, 2009

Written by Andy Becker

MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho-sponsored events for the week of Aug. 31 – Sept. 6. Events will take place in Moscow. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Monday, Aug. 31
Vandal Booster Luncheon

11:45 a.m.
University Inn Best Western
1516 W. Pullman Road in Moscow
Join the Latah County Vandal Boosters at their weekly luncheon; tickets are $10 at the door. Proceeds help support the Vandal Scholarship Fund.

Thursday, Sept. 3
Soil Stewards: Weekly Community-Supported Agriculture Farmstand

4-6 p.m.
Student Union Building
709 Deakin Ave. in Moscow
Soil Stewards run an organic farm within the University of Idaho’s Plant Science Research Farm. They operate a weekly farmstand where community-supported agriculture members pick up their weekly shares. Varied produce will be available for purchase by the public.
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