Community Calendar

HomeBoi is a first-of-its-kind, four-day community gathering for people who love Boise and care deeply about its future. Launching March 2–5, HomeBoi brings together community builders, creatives, business owners, organizers, and neighbors to celebrate what makes Boise, Boise—while intentionally shaping what comes next.

Part celebration, part conversation, and part call to action, HomeBoi fills a gap in Boise’s event landscape: a space to honor the city’s culture, values, and identity while creating meaningful connections across sectors and generations.

As Boise grows and evolves, HomeBoi is an invitation to step out of the scroll and into the city itself. It’s a chance to meet your neighbors, connect with the movers and shakers shaping Boise right now, and celebrate the creative, curious, community-driven spirit that makes this place feel like home. Expect lively conversations, unexpected connections, local art and music, and plenty of moments that feel more like a great night out than a conference.

What to Expect
Evening speakers, storytelling, and live creative moments
Music, art, and cultural daily pop-ups woven throughout the week
Casual ways to meet neighbors, organizers, artists, and local leaders
Conversations with the people actively shaping Boise’s future
Place-based satellite events hosted around the Treasure Valley

Event Details
Dates: Monday, March 2 – Thursday, March 5
Times: Programming throughout the day and evenings
Location: Inspiration Alley (primary venue), with satellite events throughout the valley
Website: https://inspoalley.co/homeboi
Tickets: Pay what you choose

Speakers, full programming details, and celebratory events will be announced in the coming weeks. Community members are encouraged to join the email list to stay informed.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free high quality tax preparation services to qualified taxpayers. Returns are prepared by certified Boise State students, and each return is reviewed by a quality reviewer. Appointments can be made through taxhelpid.org along with other important information.

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

FREE * All Ages and Skill Levels * Props Provided
Instructor: Krissy Humphreys

Explore flow arts, a dynamic practice that blends elements of dance, skill-based object manipulation, and creative expression. It often incorporates props such as poi, hula hoops, staffs, fans, and juggling equipment, which are used in rhythmic, fluid movements to create visual artistry or tell a story.

What are Spin Jams?
Spin jams are social gatherings for flow artists and anyone curious about flow arts. They offer an inclusive, welcoming space where people of all skill levels can explore prop-based manipulation. These gatherings are the heart of the community—where we come together to share ideas, connect and become part of a community.

Krissy is hosting FREE Flow Arts classes to produce a comprehensive research paper exploring how flow arts can serve as a medium for community building. The paper will focus on the how the role of accessible spin jams can foster social connections, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose through movement and artistic expression.

Learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!

Are you interested in learning more about the history of arborglyphs? Or maybe looking for a more active way to participate in the Basque community through your love of the outdoors? If so, mark your calendars for Thursday March 5 at 6pm for a presentation on preserving Basque arborglyphs by Dr. John Bieter and BSU graduate student, Joseph Nigro!

These tree carvings provide insight into the lives sheepherders led while working in isolated mountain ranges across the American West. With changes in grazing practices, increasingly frequent wildfires, and the natural aging of trees, these carvings are at threat of beings lost forever. That is where you come into play! Learn more about the work being done by Lertxun-marrak: The Arborglyph Collaborative to document and digitize arborglyphs across the West, and how you can help locate, document, and preserve these carvings!

Free Event. Everyone welcome.

Whether you're stage-curious or already practicing, all are welcome. Each week is themed, fabulous, and full of juicy tips from seasoned performers. Optional stage for students that are wanting to hit the stage!

Feb. 5th
Fan dancing w/Muff Jones (6:15 - 7:15p)
In this props/movement class you will learn about different fans including movement and choreo.Fans will be provided but please bring your own if you have a set.

Arm Isolations w/Calypso Pearl (7:15 - 8:15p)
In this movement class you will learn how to keep energy throughout your arms, utilizing shoulder work, and how to make graceful shapes and extensions.

Feb. 12th
1920’s Finger Waves - w/Kay Chula (6:15 - 7:15p)
In this hair class you will learn how to perfect the vintage hair style from the 20’s “finger waves”.

Tempo w/ Papi Cock (7:15 - 8:15p)
This movement class emphasizes musicality, technique, and tempo, helping dancers move with precision while building confidence.

Feb. 19th
Stage Confidence w/Kate E Gaga (6:15 - 7:15p)
In this discussion/movement class you will gain tools to alleviate stage fright, imposter syndrome, and build the confidence of a career performer.

Stillness & Slow Burn w/Muff Jones (7:15 - 8:15p)
In this movement class you will learn how to take up space, engage the audience through stillness, and slow down those moves to keep them wanting more.

Feb. 26th
Making Feather Fans w/Muff Jones (6:15 - 8:15p)
In this prop building class you will build your own pair of fixed feather fans. Options to build your own or take video/note on the construction of fans. Ordering supplies will happen during the fan dancing class.

Burlesque Bundle (All 7 workshops) $160
*Payment plan options available upon request*
Ala Carte (per workshop $25/Fan build $50) Memo: Class name
Venmo: Muff-Jones

The University of Idaho Energy Institute is hosting its first-ever Energy Symposium Match 4-5, bringing together professionals to explore the methods, goals, and opportunities shaping today’s energy project permitting landscape.

Open to all industry professionals, city leaders, faculty, staff, students and engaged community members whose work intersects with energy or the environment.

Keynote Speaker: Robert Bryce
Energy, power, politics and innovation author, journalist and film producer
Wednesday, March 4
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bruce M. Pitman Center - International Ballroom
709 Deakin Ave
Moscow, Idaho 83844
Learn more about Bryce at https://web.cvent.com/event/c8ce4f21-9391-4846-821f-dcd610005c2e/summary.

Symposium
Thursday March 5
8:00 AM - 5:00 p.m.
Bruce M. Pitman Center - Second Floor
709 Deakin Ave
Lunch Provided

We will examine hydroelectric relicensing, renewable project permitting, and the nuclear project space, including the fuel supply chain and plant permitting programs. A panel will take lessons from the international energy project space and we'll hear up-to-the-minute reports from current permitting reform efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.

🌱 Environmental Scientists
Energy production is fundamentally tied to natural resource use. Our permitting systems aim to strike a careful balance and enabling beneficial energy projects while protecting our most valuable natural, cultural and historic resources for future generations.

⚙️ Utility Leaders
With rising electricity demand after years of flat growth, utilities face the urgent challenge of building new energy infrastructure while maintaining safety, reliability and affordability. Permitting processes play a critical role as essential safeguards and as significant drivers of project timelines and costs.

Our communities depend on access to safe, reliable, and affordable energy while also carrying a shared responsibility to protect natural, cultural and historic resources for present and future generations. Balancing these priorities is both a vital responsibility and a complex challenge.

📅Registration is now open, and the full symposium agenda is available online.
We hope you’ll join us in Moscow to engage in thoughtful, practical discussions about the future of energy permitting. Learn more about the event at https://web.cvent.com/event/c8ce4f21-9391-4846-821f-dcd610005c2e/summary.

Learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!

This ongoing class is designed for entry-level and experienced students alike, looking for more practice time on the pottery wheel. Experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. More advanced students are welcome to use this time to practice what they already know and try new tricks! After creating about 1-3 pieces, we will dry and fire their pieces for them. Most pieces are ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.