Wepa Café to celebrate 3rd Year Anniversary with a Full Weekend of Events
Bringing Authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine to the Treasure Valley with a Social Conscience.

GARDEN CITY, Idaho (September 8, 2024) –Wepa Café is expanding our Anniversary Party to a full Fiesta weekend on 9/20-22 to benefit ProTechos, our nonprofit partner in Puerto Rico.

We will be transforming our parking lot into an island paradise for the weekend featuring entertainment who will bring the sounds of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton and more!

Friday September 20th 6pm-10pm: DJ Rahkeem will kick things off with a Dance Party for our dining guests

Saturday September 21st 2pm-10pm: We will once again be going all out to bring Puerto Rico to Garden City with a traditional Lechon Pig Roast along with other menu items we rarely offer in-house. In addition, we will have DJ Tomas spinning tunes from the Caribbean and Natalie from Onyx Dance Studios will be in attendance offering dance lessons throughout the evening. This will be a ticketed event.

Sunday September 22nd 11am-2pm: Our first ever Latino Hip Hop Brunch with DJ Rahkeem spinning Reggaeton while guest enjoy a special Brunch Buffet
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As always, a major component of our Anniversary is our fundraising efforts to PRoTechos, a non-profit corporation based in Puerto Rico, (www.protechos.org), founded with the dual mission of rebuilding damaged roofs in underserved communities throughout the island while providing residents with basic carpentry training, addressing both housing needs and the shortage of skilled construction workers in Puerto Rico. We will be auctioning off prizes generously donated by many of our vendor partners, including our local beer and wine partners with 100% of the proceeds going directly to PRoTechos.

Tickets can be purchased while supplies last at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wepas-3rd-annual-anniversary-party-tickets-978854569367

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About Wepa Cafe: Located at 175 E. 35th St, between Chinden and the Greenbelt, Wepa continues to serve Authentic Puerto Rican cuisine to the Treasure Valley. We whisk our guests away to an island paradise, greeted by upbeat Latin music and Puerto Rican décor with an emphasis on beaches, tropical rain forests and the vast diversity and vibrant culture of Puerto Rico’s history with influences from a mix of Spanish, Taino Indian and Afro-Caribbean influences

Bogus Basin has announced its transition to late summer operating hours. Beginning Saturday, September 7th, the area will be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays through September 29th.

Several events are planned at the nonprofit before the season ends, including a special finale for the free Music on the Mountain concert series. Saturday, September 7th. Opera Idaho will perform from 4 pm to 5 pm on the Simplot Base Area Stage.

“On Saturday we will have 5 Opera singers, Jason Detwiler, baritone; Michele Detwiler, mezzo-soprano; Andrew Peck, tenor; BrieAnne Welch, soprano; and Rebecca Pearce, soprano – perform a variety of popular opera arias, art songs, and musical theatre classics.” - Parker Pratt, Opera Idaho

They will be accompanied by a professional string quartet (Kathy Stutzman, Heather Calkins, Dave Johnson and Stephen Mathie) and pianist, Betsi Hodges, on keyboard.

A narrator will deliver a brief description between each set. A printed program will include concert details and an exclusive discount code for Music on the Mountain attendees for upcoming Opera Idaho productions.

The day will also feature a performance by the Frim Fram Four, a Boise-based group known for their classic Jazz Age arrangements and songs, playing from 2 pm to 3:15 pm. 

During the concerts, representatives from the Idaho Wine Commission will offer tastings from local wineries.

In addition to these highlights and its regular operations, Bogus Basin has a full schedule of weekend events throughout September, including guided nature programs, free yoga sessions, a mountain biking skills clinic in partnership with SheJumps, and free Music on the Patio performances.

On Saturday, September 28th, from 12 pm to 3 pm, the public is invited to Bogus Basin to celebrate National Public Lands Day. The event will feature informative booths from local land management agencies and conservation groups, raffle prizes, free guided nature hikes, and engaging nature-based crafts and activities.

“Our final month of summer operations celebrates partnerships, appreciating the natural environment in new ways, and engaging the community in accessible and affordable mountain recreation and education.” - Susan Saad, Director, Community & Customer Relations

The area’s family-friendly attractions and amenities, including The Glade Runner, Idaho’s only mountain coaster, and The Mineshaft Challenge Course, The Basin Gravity Park for downhill mountain biking, and full food & beverage service, will remain available weekends through September 29th.

Contact:
Susan Saad
Director, Community & Customer Relations
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
[email protected]

BOISE, ID (September 3, 2024)—Hotel Renegade, the 122-key boutique hotel in downtown Boise, has received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating after just three months in operation.

The AAA Four Diamond Rating is North America’s Premier hotel rating program. AAA inspectors visit hotels and restaurants throughout the year across North America, the Caribbean and Costa Rica unannounced to objectively verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine and Consistency.

“We are honored to receive the AAA Four Diamond Rating,” said Jussi Santa, General Manager of Hotel Renegade. “This recognition is a true testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to providing exceptional service, meticulous attention to detail and a unique, immersive experience for every guest.”

Hotel Renegade opened to guests in May 2024, delighting locals and visitors alike with its rusticmeets-refined aesthetic along with its modern amenities including meeting spaces, rooftop ballroom, fitness center, in-house restaurant Baraboo Supper Club, The Highlander Rooftop Bar and Blue Collar Coffee Co.

Hotel Renegade is one of four AAA Four Diamond hotels owned and operated by Geronimo Hospitality Group. Bottleworks Hotel and Ironworks Hotel Indy, in Indianapolis, Indiana and Delafield Hotel, in Delafield, Wisconsin, have also earned this designation.

To learn more about Hotel Renegade, visit www.hotelrenegade.com. 

Media Contact: Shannon Kelly, [email protected]