Life + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

Article and Photography by 2 — Día de los Muertos Jump Boise, 5 PM: Altars, Aztec dancers, face painting, pan de muerto, live music. jumpboise.or g 2–28 — Holiday Gift Market Art Source Gallery 10 AM–6 PM: Pottery, jewelry, ornaments, photography & glasswork. artsourcegallery.com 5 — First Thursday Boise Art Museum, 10–7: Open-studio explorations. boiseartmuseum.org 5 — ARTIST RECEPTION  Idaho Art Gallery Boise, 5PM: René Romero Schuler’s solo exhibition, Standing Tall . ...

Local Services

A Key That Changes Everything Forever

Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity is putting keys in the hands of hardworking Idaho families one home at a time Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity For such a tiny bit of metal, a house key can present some of the most precious moments of a person’s life. Opening that freshly painted front door for the first time can lead to family dinners, holiday gatherings, and the stability of knowing you have your own space. And behind this moment, for some...

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A Safe Place to Start Again

The Women and Children's Alliance has been opening doors for survivors in Boise since 1910 Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by WCA Marnie Nichole has worked as Marketing and Communications Manager for the WCA for four and a half years. The work is personal. "WCA is a cause that is near and dear to my heart," she says. "I have a family history of domestic violence. The WCA is the best place I've ever worked." A few years ago, the writer brought a friend and her son to the...

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The People Who Say Yes

In Meridian, the people who give back span every age and every generation Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Tammy de Weerd + Provided This weekend, I’m going fly fishing—something I thought retirement looked like. I’ll finally be on the river, a gift from the dedicated seniors who once advised me at City Hall. They rolled up their sleeves to represent Meridian’s older residents. When I stepped out of office, they didn’t stop serving. They formed Meridian Senior Volunteers (MSV) and...