Community Calendar

Enjoy some lunch and learn how to use Zapier! This will help small business owners/ business professionals create automated workflows that will save them time on tasks.

Patrons will need to bring their own laptop and create their own account. The first two months are free. Patron laptops provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Brought to you by the Meridian Library District and AI Genius Automations.

Please join us! Michael Mancuso, the President of Idaho Native Plant Society and Botanist, will give a free presentation to introduce you to a palette of native plants to use for your home landscaping, as well as the benefits and challenges of "going native."

January 14, 2025
7:00 PM
Idaho Outdoor Association Hall
3401 S. Brazil St.
Boise, 83715

Too Slim and the Blues Saviors are kicking off the new Blues Wednesdays venue at the Player's Pub and Grill (adjacent to Westy's Garden Lanes in Garden City). This venue is becoming the new "go to" neighborhood spot for our musical night life. Large dance floor. Wait staff are really nice, and the food is great! Come get rid of those hump day blues with an early evening at the Players Pub & Grill. Too Slim and the Blues Saviors will entertain you with both blues rock originals and covers that inspire your dance moves. No cover. No table fees. A $5 voluntary donation is requested to support the Idaho Blues Society. 21+ only.

All Zoo Boise daily admissions are only $3 each on every Thursday this winter from November 2024 – February 2025. An inexpensive way to have a fun day or wild family adventure in Boise!
(Open 10AM – 5PM, last admission at 4PM.)

Join us for the 30th Annual Pundits Forum - Register Here!

On January 6th, 2025 the Idaho Legislature convenes, with 18 brand new legislators. We can expect debate over public education, school choice, AI, and cultural issues that have defined policymaking under the Statehouse dome. What will happen in the weeks before Sine Die? Join us to hear insights from our Pundits:

James Dawson, Boise State Public Radio

Dr. Stephanie Witt, Boise State University

Melissa Davlin, Idaho Public Television

Julie Yamamoto, Former Idaho State Representative

Moderated by: Kevin Richert, Idaho Education News

Tickets:

$25 for members + $32 for lunch

$40 for non-members + $32 for lunch

Reserved tables with signage are available for $650; tables seat eight guests. Please contact Neva Geisler to reserve a table.

Love wine and want a night out with friends or a new date night option? Explore your inner artistic abilities at Zoo Boise for Paint and Pinot: an evening of painting and sipping while surrounded by baboons, an otter, and the Nile crocodile!

All supplies will be provided. 16+ event. Current photo ID required for alcoholic drinks.

Join us January 17 & 18 at the Idaho Art Gallery for a dynamic group show featuring 15 talented artists.
Explore diverse styles and mediums, from traditional landscapes to modern abstract.

Appetizers, wine and art provided.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Join us for WalkAbout Boise — a 1.5-hour guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place. This tour is great for visitors and for Idaho residents who want to learn more about how Boise's vibrant downtown developed and the people who made it happen. *Please register online or by phone. We meet at the bench in front of the Basque Museum. These walking tours will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, an umbrella if needed for sun or rain, and a bottle of water. They will start promptly at 10 am and end around 11:30 pm, beginning and ending in front of the Basque Museum on Grove Street downtown Boise. Walking Tour highlights include: -Downtown's evolution from gold rush boomtown, through urban renewal decline, and 21st century revitalization -The oldest and newest buildings downtown, spanning 150 years of construction -Buildings associated with Boise’s historic Basque, German, Jewish, and Chinese communities -The Idaho State Capitol and Boise City Hall -Buildings designed by early pioneers and nationally known master architects -The Egyptian Theater

The Boise Private School Fair, hosted by Riverstone International School, is a dynamic event designed to connect families with a variety of private education options in the Boise area. This fair brings together private schools and educational service providers to engage parents who are exploring the best educational pathways for their children. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit exhibitor tables, meet school representatives, and participate in informative breakout sessions led by school leaders, highlighting their unique philosophies, curricula, and extracurricular offerings. It's a fantastic chance for parents to gather valuable insights and discover the diverse educational choices available in our community.

Inspirational event featuring an original poetry performance and a panel of stories of the paths of 3 new Americans.