Raise Money for Make-A-Wish® by Participating in 2025 Gebert-Arbaugh Polar Bear Challenge!12/11/2024
 Join us on 1.11.25 for the Gebert-Arbaugh Polar Bear Challenge, a wet, wild, and wintery community fundraiser in support of children battling critical illnesses.
Test your mettle against the ice and cold, but walk away with a warmer heart, knowing that you’ve brought hope, joy, and strength to an Idaho child with a life-threatening illness. SIGN UP HERE: secure2.wish.org/site/TR?fr_id=6193&pg=entry For more information contact Kaitlyn Picard at [email protected] or (208) 297-6837 The annual YMCA Christmas Run is coming up on Dec 21st from 9am – 12pm and is looking for volunteers. The YMCA is expecting over 2000 participants to run in the 1 mile, 2 mile, and 6 mile races and is looking for 30-40 more volunteers.
Contact: Alexander Saunders Events Coordinator DOWNTOWN BOISE YMCA|TREASURE VALLEY FAMILY YMCA 1050 W State St, Boise, ID 83702 (P) 208 344 5502 ext. 280 (E) [email protected] (W) ymcatvidaho.org Bronco Corps Summer 2025 applications are now open. Boise State's College of Business and Economics Career Services is seeking 10-15 small businesses and/or nonprofits to partner with next summer to host business interns at no cost to the organization. Please feel free to share with your network and reach out with any questions.
Submit the Application to Participate in Summer 2025 here Deadline to Submit Applications: Friday, November 29, 2024 Bronco Corps, Summer 2025 Timeline:
View additional information for small business & nonprofit applicants - includes a FAQ section View article "Bronco Corps internships offer a win-win for students and the community" We welcome the opportunity to work with you! Laura Chiuppi Bronco Corps Staff, College of Business and Economics Boise State University Program Information: boisestate.edu/cobe/community/bronco-corps Contacts: Laura Chiuppi (208) 426-1355 | Monique Halgat (208) 426-3941 Mail: MS 1645; 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1030 Location: MBEB 1123C; 2360 University Drive, Boise, ID 83706 United Way of Treasure Valley is organizing supplies to support students experiencing homelessness Supplies Needed When? Now through November 6th. Where? Drop off, or send by Amazon, some of the much-needed shelf-stable food and hygiene items (food stamps don’t buy these) sic needs supplies to United Way of Treasure Valley: 3100 S. Vista Ave., Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83705 Who will receive these care packages? Local children (grades K-12) who are experiencing homelessness. What? These care packages are filled to the brim with grab-and-go type foods and hygiene items (food stamps cannot buy these) and are assembled by volunteers. We deliver the care packages directly to the school nurses, counselors, and coordinators who notify us of the children’s needs. Each year, United Way serves the 3,500 children who fall into this category through a wide variety of programs and services including Holiday Helper. Giving Games Idaho Central Credit Union and Boise State University ESports are proud to present the Giving Games. Gamers compete but the ultimate winners are neighbors facing hunger who will receive nutritious food for meals thanks to contestant and spectator support. For every $5 donated The Idaho Foodbank can provide food for up to 15 meals! Basic Team Registration: $1000 Team Registration with Logo Recognition: $2000 Registration: Giving Games - The Idaho Foodbank Note: Further instructions will be provided in the confirmation email that you will receive upon completion of your donation including link to registration.  Join Ernest Scheyder, author of The War Below and senior correspondent for Reuters will discuss his book and explore challenges and opportunities with Idaho leaders. Ernest Scheyder is a senior correspondent for Reuters covering the energy transition and critical minerals, as well as the author of The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives, which was named one of the best Summer Books of 2024 by the Financial Times and one of the Best Books of 2024 So Far by Amazon. Scheyder previously covered the US shale oil revolution, politics, and the environment, and held roles at the Associated Press and the Bangor Daily News. A native of Maine, Scheyder is a graduate of the University of Maine and Columbia Journalism School. Get tickets here: https://www.showclix.com/event/idaho-minerals-10-29-24  Boise, Idaho – Bogus Basin has launched its hiring initiative for the 2024-25 winter season, aiming to fill 500 seasonal positions.
A job fair will take place on Saturday, October 12th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the downtown sales office located at 2600 N. Bogus Basin Road. This event will provide prospective employees the opportunity to explore job openings, meet hiring managers, and learn about the benefits of joining the Bogus Basin team. “Bogus Basin offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where employees can help create enjoyable guest experiences. We provide a supportive workplace culture that emphasizes teamwork and community engagement. Those who appreciate our mission and want to join a meaningful workplace are encouraged to apply,” said Shelby Deaton, Human Resources Director. Employees enjoy various benefits, including an all-access winter season pass, free transportation to and from the mountain, and discounts on food, beverages, lessons, equipment rentals, and retail merchandise. Available positions include lift operators, ticket sales associates, ski and snowboard instructors, rental shop technicians, and more. Additionally, Bogus Basin is seeking a full-time Snowmaking Manager for a year-round role. Interested candidates can view open positions and apply at bogusbasin.org. For further information, inquiries can be directed to Shelby Deaton, Human Resources Director, at [email protected]. About Bogus Basin Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to engaging the community to provide accessible, affordable, and fun year-round mountain recreation and education. Opened in 1942, Bogus Basin offers 2,600 acres of daytime skiable terrain and 200 acres for night skiing, seven chairlifts and three people-mover carpets, and an 800-foot tubing hill. The Nordic Center offers 37 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing. Environmental education and community outreach programs, primarily youth, serve over 20,000 individuals annually. Summer activities include The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, The Mine Shaft Challenge Course, mountain biking, events, hiking and chairlift service for hike and bike transport. Bogus Basin is located 16.5 miles north of Boise, Idaho, and operates under a special use permit with the Boise National Forest. www.bogusbasin.org 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 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 ### 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] |
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