There is always a lot going on as the school year winds down and the summer growing season kicks into high gear, and that is certainly true of the week that we find ourselves in right now.  Here’s a brief overview, and a quick guide to where more information can be found inside this edition of the paper.

Coming up today, Thursday April 23, is a chance to meet the candidates for this year’s primary elections, coming up on May 19.  The event is being held at the Oneida County Event Center at 6:30 p.m.  

The candidates on the ballot – whether they are running opposed or not -  have been invited to the forum to introduce themselves to voters and answer questions.  There are no primaries scheduled for other parties, so the Republican primary winners are more than likely to also be the single candidates on the ballot for their positions in November.  As such, this is most voters’ main chance to have a say in who is selected to represent their interests in Oneida County.  A Voters Guide was created by the County Clerk’s office, and is also printed on page 3.  A print version of the guide is available upon request at the Clerk’s office.

Tomorrow, Friday April 24 is the first day of the spring musical, a Iron Door Arts and Theater production of “Frozen.”  This hit Broadway musical adaptation of the beloved animated film will run at 7:00 p.m. on April 24, 25, 27, May , 2, and 4.  There will also be matinee showings at 2:00 p.m. on April 25 and May 2.  Tickets are available online, at the door, or by calling (208) 254-2009 or emailing [email protected] for more information. 

The Malad Community Chorus spring concert will be Sunday, April 26 at 7:00pm at the Stake Tabernacle by the park.

Coming up next weekend on May 2 is the annual DYW night in Marsh Valley.  Tickets are available from any of the participants, at the door, or through Venmo to @MALAD-DYW.  The competition will start at 7:00 p.m. at the Marsh Valley Performing Arts Center next to Marsh Valley High School between Arimo and McCammon.  Every year, it’s a amazing chance to see how talented and accomplished Malad’s young women really are.