Community Calendar

The AAUW Boise Area Branch invites you to participate in our "Dinner Anywhere in the World" Raffle Fundraiser! One lucky winner will receive a custom travel and dining package valued at up to $10,000, planned in partnership with Vista Travel. You choose the destination, who to bring, and where to dine! Only 350 tickets are being sold at $100 each, offering incredible odds of winning. Best of all, 100% of net proceeds directly support local scholarships and STEM education programs for students in the Boise area. The drawing will take place on January 12, 2027 (winner need not be present). Purchase tickets and view official rules at https://AAUWBoiseRaffle.auctria.events.

"Language in Motion" exemplifies the humanities by exploring fundamental questions about human experience through the accessible medium of visual art: What is language beyond a communication tool? The project reveals language as identity, memory, heritage, and belonging. Through visual art, one makes visible the emotional and cultural dimensions of language that written or spoken definitions cannot fully capture. These artworks transform abstract linguistic concepts into deeply felt human stories.

Artists reception Tuesday, October 13, 4:30-6:30

In a small statement about the artist, his son Bryan Hoopes said of his father: The man was always painting, either at work or at home… As a long time instructor at Boise State University, he influenced generations of Idaho artists and students through his watercolor paintings and children’s book illustrations, contributing to regional art culture and making art accessible across different audiences.

Artists reception Tuesday, October 20, 4:30-6:30

The AAUW Boise Area Branch invites you to participate in our "Dinner Anywhere in the World" Raffle Fundraiser! One lucky winner will receive a custom travel and dining package valued at up to $10,000, planned in partnership with Vista Travel. You choose the destination, who to bring, and where to dine! Only 350 tickets are being sold at $100 each, offering incredible odds of winning. Best of all, 100% of net proceeds directly support local scholarships and STEM education programs for students in the Boise area. The drawing will take place on January 12, 2027 (winner need not be present). Purchase tickets and view official rules at https://AAUWBoiseRaffle.auctria.events.

Tami J Photography and Momentum Coffee present "Where in the World... A Wildlife and Culture Photography Exhibit. Traveling to 35 countries and 6 continents, Tami J has put together a photography exhibit highlighting wildlife and culture from her own back yard to the steppes of Mongolia. Come explore the world through her vision while enjoying great coffee. Event runs from Nov 1 - Dec 31. Hours are 7am - 4:30pm. If you can't make it during those hours there is an evening Gallery Showcase on Friday, Nov 6, 5-8pm.

Register now for the FREE Family Advocates 5 For 5 Course, an engaging experience for teens and their parents.
This course will occur every Thursday from July 14 - August 11, 10 AM - 11 AM, at Family Advocates.
Topics include: Overcoming Famous Failures, Self-Care That Works For You, Boundary Setting Practices, and Meditation Activities for Mindfulness.
To register email enroll@familyadvocates.org or call 208-345-3344 X 1015

"Language in Motion" exemplifies the humanities by exploring fundamental questions about human experience through the accessible medium of visual art: What is language beyond a communication tool? The project reveals language as identity, memory, heritage, and belonging. Through visual art, one makes visible the emotional and cultural dimensions of language that written or spoken definitions cannot fully capture. These artworks transform abstract linguistic concepts into deeply felt human stories.

Artists reception Tuesday, October 13, 4:30-6:30

In a small statement about the artist, his son Bryan Hoopes said of his father: The man was always painting, either at work or at home… As a long time instructor at Boise State University, he influenced generations of Idaho artists and students through his watercolor paintings and children’s book illustrations, contributing to regional art culture and making art accessible across different audiences.

Artists reception Tuesday, October 20, 4:30-6:30

Introducing Midday Musings, a new midday learning series hosted in the Idaho State Museum’s Classroom! Each program features local experts who offer deeper insight into a specific topic related to Idaho’s history, heritage, and culture. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch and enjoy a lunchtime learning experience at the Museum.

Join us for our inaugural program on Thursday, November 5, from 12–1 PM, featuring Aly McKnight, an enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, self-taught watercolor artist, and children’s book illustrator. Learn about Aly’s artistic process, discover the inspiration behind her work, and explore the Indigenous stories woven into her artwork.

Take a break in your day to learn something new and connect with Idaho’s stories.

Admission: ISHS Members: $3 | Non-Members: $5, with an optional $5 Museum admission add-on.

Learn more and register at history.idaho.gov/events!

The Student Study Lounge is back! We are opening our fellowship hall for study weekdays from 1 to 5. If you're looking for a quiet place to study with huge whiteboards and free WIFI, coffee, and snacks, then Euclid's Student Study Lounge is for you! If 1 to 5 pm doesn't work for you, contact us at 208.907.5619 to schedule a different time.