Bored stuck in a dorm room or apartment this week? Tune in to see what events are happening to add some spice to the Moscow life. Here are the hippest things to do on the Palouse this week virtually and in-person. Remember to mask up and social distance when heading out to any social events.
Sins of the Bees Book Launch
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Date: Sept. 1
Place: Online event
Price: Free
Support local authors and stop in for the Sins of the Bees book launch. A UI alumni, Annie Lampman encourages the Moscow community to celebrate launching her first book virtually. Those who join may be enticed enough to pick up a copy after the event. The book will be available at the local bookstore Book People, and she will be signing at the Moscow Farmers Market this Saturday.
Get the Scoop
Time: 12-2 p.m.
Date: Sept. 2
Place: Memorial Gym Lawn
Price: Free
Come meet the Women’s Center, check out their resources and grab a frozen treat. You can find them on the Memorial Gym Lawn outside of their office space with plenty of room to social distance. At the event, the Women’s Center will answer questions and provide information about their programs, services and opportunities to get further involved.
Mountain Bike Ride
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Date: Sept. 3
Place: Moscow Mountain
Price: Free
Take a look at what the UI Outdoor Program has to offer. Living on the Palouse and not taking advantage of the outdoors would be a scourge. This Thursday, the Outdoor Pprogram will be taking their efforts to Moscow Mountain. Ride on track trails on the mountain and be sure to bring a helmet.
Back to School Board Games
Time: Sept. 4
Date: Friday
Place: Online Event
Price: Free
Tune in online with friends and fellow classmates for a quick game or two. The UI library encourages those to join in their Zoom session to play boardgames with one another. The link is https://libcal.uidaho.edu/event/7016837 and all are welcome.
Emily Pearce can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @Emily_A_Pearce.