Featured Events in Boise in May, 2025 (May Updated)

Join us at the Alternate History Book Club for a lively discussion on Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford . Dive into a world where the past takes a different turn, blending imagination with historical events. Let's unravel the twists and turns together! Get ready to share your thoughts and insights face to face with fellow book lovers. Ticket includes a copy of Cahokia Jazz and $10 towards your first beverage at Ochos Cocktail and Wine Bar. Come to meet new people and have a great conversation! Discussion led by Rediscovered Books Booksellers, Ben and Rebecca G Enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine. Seating is limited to 12 participants, registration is required for each person. Haven’t finished the book? Come anyway, but we cannot promise no spoilers. Must be 21 or older to attend. If you have already purchased the book from Rediscovered Books, please email a copy of your receipt to rdbooksevents@gmail.com and we will issue you a gift card equal to the cost of the book after you have registered. About the Book: Like his earlier novel Golden Hill , Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz inhabits a different version of America, now through the lens of a subtly altered 1920s--a fully imagined world filled with fog, cigarette smoke, dubious motives, danger, and dark deeds. In the main character of hard-boiled detective Joe Barrow, we have a hero of truly epic proportions, a troubled soul to fall in love with as you are swept along by a propulsive and brilliantly twisty plot. One snowy night at the end of winter, Barrow and his partner find a body on the roof of a skyscraper. Down below, streetcar bells ring, factory whistles blow, Americans drink in speakeasies and dance to the tempo of modern times. But this is Cahokia, the ancient indigenous city beside the Mississippi living on as a teeming industrial metropolis containing people of every race and creed. Among them, peace holds. Just about. Yet that corpse on the roof will spark a week of drama in which this altered world will spill its secrets and be brought, against a soundtrack of jazz clarinets and wailing streetcars, either to destruction or rebirth. Information Source: Rediscovered Bookshop | eventbrite

To secure a place at this event, registration is required. Please make sure ALL fields are filled out on the registration form and a confirmation email is received. Join Golden Eagle Audubon Society and the Wednesday Birders at Marianne Williams Park for an easy-paced morning stroll. We'll be taking time to appreciate the spring landscape and observe various bird behaviors throughout our walk. Marianne Williams Park is a 72-acre park featuring paved walking paths along a variety of habitats, including 2 large ponds, and is part of the Idaho Birding Trail. Some of the most prevalent spring birds here are ducks, warblers, blackbirds, cormorants, and herons. If we’re lucky, we may spot grosbeaks or a rail! Recently reported species can be viewed here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1498375 Pathways are paved and wheelchair accessible. Birding Skill Level: All experience levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available if needed. Age: Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release. Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Check-in is 7:50 am. Meeting place: Marianne Williams Park picnic shelter, adjacent to the parking lot. (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.) What to bring: Layers for weather, sun protection, comfortable shoes, binoculars, water, and snacks as needed. A spotting scope will be available. No dogs please. Restroom availability: Restrooms are available year-round. Inclement Weather: If there is an unhealthy AQI or steady rain forecast, the trip will be cancelled. If precipitation is light or intermittent, we will proceed as scheduled. Contact Information: Please text trip leader, Jordan, at 208-391-8338 with any questions. Yellow Warbler photo by Ken Miracle. Information Source: Golden Eagle Audubon Society | eventbrite

Welcome to the Wild Card Book Club! Come join us for a lively discussion about The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine by Lindsey Fitzharris. Let's delve into the intriguing world of Victorian surgery as we explore this fascinating book together. Get ready to share your thoughts, insights, and maybe even some "eew" moments as we dissect (pun intended) this historical non-fiction gem. Mark your calendars and bring your enthusiasm for our in-person gathering. Let's dissect this book over some coffee and good company. See you there! Ticket includes a copy of The Butchering Art and $10 towards your first cocktail at Ochos Cocktail and Wine Bar. Come to meet new people and have a great conversation! Discussion led by Rediscovered Books Booksellers, Amy and Diane. Enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine. Seating is limited to 12 participants, registration is required for each person. Haven’t finished the book? Come anyway, but we cannot promise no spoilers. Must be 21 or older to attend. If you have already purchased the book from Rediscovered Books, please email a copy of your receipt to rdbooksevents@gmail.com and we will issue you a gift card equal to the cost of the book after you have registered. About the Book: In The Butchering Art , the historian Lindsey Fitzharris reveals the shocking world of nineteenth-century surgery and shows how it was transformed by advances made in germ theory and antiseptics between 1860 and 1875. She conjures up early operating theaters--no place for the squeamish--and surgeons, who, working before anesthesia, were lauded for their speed and brute strength. These pioneers knew that the aftermath of surgery was often more dangerous than patients' afflictions, and they were baffled by the persistent infections that kept mortality rates stubbornly high. At a time when surgery couldn't have been more hazardous, an unlikely figure stepped forward: a young, melancholy Quaker surgeon named Joseph Lister, who would solve the riddle and change the course of history. Fitzharris dramatically reconstructs Lister's career path to his audacious claim that germs were the source of all infection and could be countered by a sterilizing agent applied to wounds. She introduces us to Lister's contemporaries--some of them brilliant, some outright criminal--and leads us through the grimy schools and squalid hospitals where they learned their art, the dead houses where they studied, and the cemeteries they ransacked for cadavers. Eerie and illuminating, The Butchering Art celebrates the triumph of a visionary surgeon whose quest to unite science and medicine delivered us into the modern world. Information Source: Rediscovered Bookshop | eventbrite

LatinX Pride Come join us at Cecil D. Andrus Park for a celebration of LatinX culture and community! This in-person event will feature live music, dance performances, delicious food, and more. Show your pride and support for the LatinX community by attending this exciting event. Let's come together to honor our heritage and diversity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and celebrate LatinX culture in a vibrant and inclusive environment. See you there! Information Source: LatinX Pride | eventbrite

Annual Treasure Valley Classics Car Show - Boise Hawks Stadium Presented by Crown Gold Exchange & Erin McErlane of Wilson Homes Real Estate. We would like you to join us for a morning of classic cars, delicious coffee, music, & food trucks at the Boise Hawks Baseball Stadium,. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just looking for a fun weekend activity, this event is perfect for all ages. Free Admission for everyone. Plus we are raffling off $250 worth of Silver Coins! If you would like to show your car, please click on the ticket reservation and reserve your spot, it is $5 to register your vehicle and all proceeds go to Idaho Youth Ranch. For any questions please contact Erin McErlane @ 208-800-7985 Information Source: Erin McErlane | eventbrite

Idaho Fitness Fair will provide a platform where you will advertise or sell exciting new products & services to health-conscious Idahoans, plus create new contacts and generate leads by networking with other wholesalers, retailers, or consumers in the health/fitness/beauty industry. The Idaho Health Beauty And Fitness Fair will be exhibited by the decision makers, experts and key experts of the Idaho health care system. The financing, property management, facility management, business organizations related with health care products, services and innovations will also be exhibiting. The fashion industry and designers who deal with the products and services like jewelry items, hats, handbags, hair care supplements, body fashion items and trendy handbags, sunglasses, watches, dresses, shoes, umbrellas and other fashion accessories. The beauty care industry will also be displaying the products related to fitness and beauty. Information Source: IBL Events | expotobi

B ucky Snyder, Mayor of Placerville, will begin with a presentation on the history of Placerville, held in the historic Masonic Hall. He will take guests to the Placerville Cemetery where his granddad is buried, tour the historic Placerville museum and, if available, take guests into an historic home. Depending on time and weather, Bucky will take you to his favorite gold-panning spot for a bit of panning--easy access for all ages. We'll take a lunch break sometime around noon. Please plan to meet at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG), 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, at 7:30am and depart in convoy at 8am. The group will reassemble in Idaho City at the Visitors Center to allow for traffic separations and a rest stop. If you wish to meet up with the group in Idaho City, please be at the Visitors Center before 9:30am. We will launch from there by 9:30am to make our way to Placerville by 10:30. Bring lunch, drinks and snacks. Wear walking shoes or boots. Dress for the weather. Home in late afternoon. The Placerville tour is led and narrated by newly elected Mayor, Bucky Snyder, who has a long list of friends from Placerville and who has spent countless days there exploring the history of this mining town. To hear from Bucky is worth the trip because he has insights and stories like no one else. E veryone must pre-register. Adult Nonmembers of the museum-$20 plus Eventbrite fee , Museum members and kids are free. Check your email the evening before in case of cancelation due to the weather. You'll receive a full refund if the IMMG cancels. This adventure requires a waiver. By signing up for this Field trip you agree to the following: I accept and hereby assume any and all risks for myself and those accompanying me on my ticket, for possible dangers and hazards involved in connection with the field trip designated above, offered by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG), and do hereby save and hold harmless the trip leaders, IMMG and all officers and representatives of IMMG from any and all claims, losses, or damages, including attorney’s fees and costs because of said claims, on account of injury, death, property damage, and inconvenience or loss of money due to delay or other cause that may rise, by reason of my participation in the field trip. I understand that my use of alcohol or drugs would impair my judgment and coordination, and will hold IMMG harmless from any claims arising from my use of either. I understand I am responsible for carrying my own automobile, life, and health insurance. Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org with questions. See www.idahomuseum.org for information about the Museum and its programs. Information Source: Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology | eventbrite

Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums. His debut record “Lost and Found” (2004) was featured on CBS Sunday Morning by music critic and then VP MTV/VH1, Bill Flanagan, who named House one of the best emerging singer-songwriters of our time. After forging a loyal fan base through years of grassroots touring as an opener for acts such as John Mellencamp and the Cranberries, House broke through as a national headliner in 2009 with an appearance on Late Night with Craig Ferguson and the release of his underground hit “The Guy That Says Goodbye to You is Out of His Mind.” The music documentary “Rising Star,” released on Amazon Prime in 2019, chronicles House’s journey through the music business, as he attempts to balance the challenges of life as a traveling modern-day troubadour with marriage, fatherhood and sobriety. House’s music has been featured on prime time television shows such One Tree Hill, Rescue Me, Party of Five, and Everwood, and reviewed in magazines such as Paste, No Depression and Rolling Stone. American Songwriter writes “if you want to be blown away by raw talent, look no further than Griffin House.” His latest release “The Tides” is a five song EP recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer Jacquire King and is set for release on Aug 29, 2023. House will appear this year at Sisters Folk Festival and will continue his US tour in 2023-2024. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Join us for dinner and drinks! The Sapphire Room features a full dinner and bar menu. The Sapphire Room is all-ages and family friendly. Every person that enters must have a ticket. No babes in arms. VIEW ALL SAPPHIRE ROOM EVENTS FREE and convenient parking. Please be aware that video and photographs may be taken during the show, which may include members of the audience. By purchasing a ticket (or multiple tickets), you acknowledge this is a possibility and give permission to The Riverside Hotel and The Sapphire Room to use your captured image (and/or the images of anyone in your party) in promotional applications. These applications include, but are not limited to, social media posts and use on our websites. We would like to emphasize that in the event your image (or the images of members in your party) is captured and used for promotional purposes, you will not be compensated for its use. As the ticket purchaser, it is your responsibility to communicate this to all of the attendees in your party. Please note that general seats may have a partially obstructed view. Table locations may vary slightly from positions shown on the seating map. With the purchase of a ticket, Sapphire guests are eligible for The Riverside Hotel's "Sapphire Getaway" for $179 + tax. This rate is available for the night of the Sapphire Room show and includes a standard hotel room (double occupancy) and breakfast for two the following morning. To reserve, please call the Riverside Hotel front desk at 208-343-1871. The Sapphire Getaway rate is subject to availability and blackout dates. It will not be available for every show. Information Source: Sapphire Room At The Riverside Hotel | eventbrite

Set a Goal today for a 5K, 10K, or 13.1 Half-Marathon with a Virtual Run where you can run Stress-Free anywhere, anytime and submit your results. When you finish your run, you'll get a limited time Free Invite into one of our local Running Clubs near you! Sign-up to run or walk, but also join the journey of thousands of others near you who want to live a healthier life through running (or walking!). Intro to your Virtual Run: https://youtube.com/shorts/YfBqrej80T4?si=RkSl61EB95jnQ6on Step 1: Choose a Time and Place to run! Step 2: Get your Virtual Packet Step 3: When you finish, you can submit your results. What You Get with our Virtual Run: Virtual Packet with Digital Tools (Music Playlist, Training Plans, Online Results)Certificate of CompletionInvitation to Join our Strava Run ClubsOur Run Clubs will also have special events, free giveaways, and a Community of other runners to support your run journey. You can Add-On: Commemorative Shirt + MedalWe look forward to greeting you at the virtual finish line! Information Source: The Best Races | eventbrite

It's a hilarious comedy show that takes an unfiltered look at the tumultuous world within our "day jobs" while trying to remember that we are all just a bunch of bumbling humans with a whole other life we tend to leave behind when we clock in for work. Join Megan McCaleb and Comedian Friends as they roast the absurdity and sheer madness that ensues when company culture goes completely off the rails. Invite the boss, grab your coworkers, leave your HR handbook at home, and come enjoy a night of cathartic laughter that will make even the worst of office days seem a little bit brighter. You'll leave feeling lighter, more relaxed, and ready to tackle whatever challenges your job throws your way...or at least ready to joke about them. Host and Corporate Trainer - Megan McCaleb Featured Comics/Employees of the Month: Hailee Lenhart-Wees Leslie Bing Doors open at 6:00pm Show starts at 7:00pm Get there early to order food and drinks from Solid Grill & Bar! All shows have a 2-item minimum. If you work in for a company that struggles with polarizing office politics, toxic work environments, soul-crushing micromanagement, the frustration of never-ending meetings, mind-numbing jargon OR you simply enjoy having a great time and laughing more in the workplace - this comedy show program can be brought in for a customized event to work through your challenges AND count towards your annual compliance training. Message Megan to learn more at Megan@ImprovTeamCulture.com Information Source: Megan McCaleb - Improv Team Culture | eventbrite

Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series Join us at The Balcony Club for one-of-a-kind comedy show! Lectures by Lushes is Ted Talks meets Drunk History - come see smart people teach you about interesting topics while completely hammered! Grab a drink of your own at The Balcony Club to learn about science, pop culture, history, and much more from very smart (and very drunk) presenters at this unique show. Topics: The Placebo Effect Accidently Nuking Spain Jackie Mitchell Pollinators Norwegian Death Metal The Details Doors at 6:30 pm Show at 7pm The Balcony Club Must be 21+ Information Source: Lectures by Lushes | eventbrite

NOTE: Seat assignment will be issued after ticket purchase based on BEST AVAILABLE for the selected ticket type. You will receive a separate email with your seat assignments. Cirque Italia presents Aquatic Spectacular. The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this unique feature under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own! Cirque Italia brings talented artists from across the world under the big top with performances that will really have you wanting more. They bring unique aerial acts, hand balancing, contortionists, and many more surprise performances that are breathtaking. They have created a show that is magical, modern, breathtaking, and most importantly –unforgettable! Information Source: Cirque Italia | eventbrite

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Richard Hunter—also known and loved in the community as Elle Blue Nouveau—suffered a severe heart attack that required immediate life-saving intervention. By Friday, April 4, Richard was placed on life support, where he would spend the next five days fighting for his life with remarkable strength and resilience. This show was created by his drag sisters to help ease the burden that comes with the cost of hospital stays and recovery. All ticket sales will be donated back to Richard. There are silent auction items up for bidding and amazing drag performances to raise money for Elle's recovery effort. Elle loves drag and has brought love and joy to so many people in this community. So come and join us as we give back to Elle doing what she loves to do. DRAG Doors at 1:30pm. Show 2-4pm. Information Source: Lost Grove Brewing | eventbrite

Please register to attend this trip. Make sure ALL fields are filled in and a confirmation email is received. This is an accessible and inclusive bird outing. All are welcome! Please use the special needs question in the registration form to let us know more about you. Join Golden Eagle Audubon for spring birding at Lucky Peak State Park: Sandy Point and Discovery Units at the base of Lucky Peak Dam. We will meet at Sandy Point Park and make our way to Discovery Park, birding along the way. Expect to see orioles, flycatchers, chickadees, kingbirds, cormorants, raptors, wrens, swallows and more! We will be covering up to two miles at a relaxed pace on smooth paved and gravel surfaces. You are welcome to join us for all or part of the outing. Recently reported species can be found here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L876760 and here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L251918 All levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available if needed. Participants under 12 years old must be accompanied by a guardian and guardians must sign the waiver for participants under 18 years old. Group size is limited to provide a quality experience for all. Please register online to reserve a spot before the event. Time: 9:00am - 11:00am Meeting Place: Meet near the restroom building at Sandy Point Park at 9:00 am. Please note: A State Park Pass or $7 Motor Vehicle Entry Fee is required. Contact Information: Please contact trip leader, Lorraine Poor, at lorrainp@mac.com with any questions. Barn Swallows photo by Ken Miracle. Information Source: Golden Eagle Audubon Society | eventbrite

Please register to attend this trip. Make sure ALL fields are filled in and a confirmation email is received. Journey up to Camas Prairie - Centennial Marsh Wildlife Management Area in Camas County with Golden Eagle Audubon for a chance to view a wide variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and other marshland species including black terns and phalaropes. With luck we will be in the middle of Camas Lily bloom. This will be a full day trip. It is mostly driving with stops to get out and bird at specific locations. We may stop briefly at Mountain Home Reservoir to scope for waterfowl and shorebirds. At Hill City we will turn in to the Centennial Marsh. These roads are dirt but generally in good condition and accessible by passenger cars. We will lunch at a picnic grounds (the only shade) in Centennial Marsh where there are vault toilets. On the return we will go through Castle Rocks where we may see bluebirds and swallows. Birding Skill Level: For those having some birding experience. Time: 7:00am - 5:00pm Meeting Place: 2286 E Gowen Road, Boise, ID 83716. (The Columbia Marketplace at Federal Way and Highway 21). We gather at the South end of the parking lot near the liquor store. (Click "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location) This trip will be limited to 5 cars. Must be willing to carpool. Age: Participants must be 16 or older. Guardians must sign a waiver for participants under 18 years old. What to Bring: Bring a lunch, snacks, water, sunscreen and a full tank of gas. Please wear sturdy shoes for hiking and wear layers for weather. Don't forget your binoculars and/or a scope if you have them. No dogs please. Restroom Availability: Vault toilets at Centennial Marsh Contact Information: Please contact trip leader Jim James with any questions: jjameshouse@hotmail.com Information Source: Golden Eagle Audubon Society | eventbrite

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Step into a world of intrigue, glamour, and forbidden delights at The Silhouette Speakeasy—an intimate burlesque experience hidden beneath the city’s surface at Liquid Laughs Underground. Inspired by the secret revelries of the roaring ’20s, this exclusive evening invites you to slip past the velvet curtain into an era of champagne whispers, shadowed silhouettes, and the tantalizing tease of classic burlesque. May 9th Doors at 8pm Show at 9pm $20 - $30 in Adv (+21)  Passphrase or trinket exchange required at the door. Liquid Laughs Underground: 405 S 8th St. Boise, ID 83702 (In the Solid Cellar directly underneath Solid Grill & Bar) Information Source: Femme Von Follies | eventbrite

Welcome to the Spring Book & Booze After Hours Event! It is time again for our Spring Edition of Book & Booze at Rediscovered Books! Come out and find your next "best read", try a new libation from Lost Grove Brewing, eat tasty local snacks, and be surrounded by people who love words and good company. It's a great opportunity to get to know our staff, make new book loving friends, and find something special to take home. This is an after-hours event and limited to 56 people. Each $55 tickets includes: Beer tasting from Lost Grove Brewing . Tasty local treats. An "enjoy at home" pack from Lost Grove Brewing. Your Choice of one of the bookseller picks for the evening. Tickets are required, and seating is limited. Information Source: Rediscovered Bookshop | eventbrite

Space is limited. To affirm a place at this event, registration is required. Please make sure ALL fields are filled out in the registration form and a confirmation email is received. Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature. This is an opportunity to connect with nature in a small-group setting that encourages personal observation and reflection. We will spend the first part of the trip sitting as a group to observe what birds we can see and hear while being stationary. This should facilitate learning from each other while allowing birds to come to us. We will be walking less than 1/4 mile on smooth pavement and/or gravel paths with little to no incline. Then we will explore the Festival grounds at a slow pace with more talking and teaching. All birding levels are welcome. This event is appropriate for those with limited mobility and/or visual impairment. Binoculars will be available if needed. Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release. Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am Meeting Place : Idaho Shakespeare Festival's parking lot next to main entrance. 5657 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID 83716 (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.) What to Bring: Binoculars, chair, blanket or whatever you like to enjoy some time being (mostly) still in nature. No dogs please. Restroom Availability: There are no open restroom facilities on site. The nearest restroom is at the Chevron on Warm Springs Avenue, 0.6 miles west. Contact Information: Please contact trip leader, Debbie Wiggins, at debbiew5169@gmail.com with questions. Information Source: Golden Eagle Audubon Society | eventbrite

Coyote Short is a Professional Geologist, licensed in Idaho. She is one-half Paiute-Modoc Indian and one-half French. Coyote is the last in her line to carry the ancient knowledge handed down to her by Grandmother Raven on the Paiute side and Grandmother Hallie on the Modoc side. Born in central Idaho, she has lived in various parts of the northwest, and now makes her home in Boise, as her lineage is with the Boise Valley Tribes. Her fields of work include geology, archaeology, and chemistry, in which she strives to maintain continuity between ancient and modern knowledge, believing that the two can meld to provide complete understanding. She is a dedicated volunteer at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology and serves on the Board of Directors. Bring in your own fossils, minerals, rocks and anything else that you can't identify. Coyote will help you understand what you have. Everyone must pre-register. Members and kids are free. Nonmembers $5 plus Eventbrite fee. If you must cancel, please do so on Eventbrite so we can open up your spot for others. Please email operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. W e hope to see you at this event! Information Source: Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology | eventbrite

To secure a place at this event, registration is required. Please make sure ALL fields are filled out on the registration form and a confirmation email is received. Join Golden Eagle Audubon Society and the Wednesday Birders as we explore Hulls Gulch Reserve, which lies in 292 acres of protected land north of downtown Boise at the base of the foothills, and is part of the Idaho Birding Trail. We will be walking slowly along a one mile loop, enjoying the sights and sounds of a spring morning along Goldfinch and Red-winged Blackbird trails, and Hull's pond. Some of the birds we hope to see include raptors, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, wrens, finches, and sparrows. Recently reported species can be viewed here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L248232 Birding Skill Level: All experience levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available if needed. Age: Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release. Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Check-in is 7:50 am. Meeting Place: We will meet at the Grove Trailhead parking lot in Hull's Gulch. (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.) Trail Advisory: If trail conditions are not suitable for ethical passage, we will divert to an alternate location. Please check your email for any updates. What to bring: Layers for weather, sun protection, comfortable shoes, binoculars, water, and snacks as needed. No dogs please. Restroom Availability: Restrooms are available at the upper parking lot near Foothills Learning Center. Inclement Weather: If there is an unhealthy AQI or steady rain forecast, the trip will be cancelled. If precipitation is light or intermittent, we will proceed as scheduled. Contact Information: Please text trip leader, Jordan, at 208-391-8338 with any questions. Lesser Goldfinch photo by Ken Miracle. Information Source: Golden Eagle Audubon Society | eventbrite

Space is limited. To affirm a place at this event, registration is required. Please make sure ALL fields are filled out in the registration form and a confirmation email is received. The fee for this trip is $20. This field trip is for people who took the April 23 class and it will help you hone your birding by ear skills in the field. Focusing on the calls and songs of spring birds in the Boise Foothills, we will take a short walk practicing sensory awareness. Participants will learn and practice identifying birds by sound, locating birds by sound, and being present in nature. This trip will be on dirt walking paths and is open to all skill levels. Must be 16 or older to participate. Participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release. Time: 8-10:00 am Meeting Place: Grove Trailhead in Hulls Gulch What to bring: Layers for weather and your binoculars. Please also consider having the Merlin Bird ID App downloaded on your phone. No dogs. Restrooms: Restrooms are up the road at the Foothills Learning Center trailhead. Please contact Will Miller for more information - willmiller92@hotmail.com or 208-867-4691 (text OK) Yellow Warbler by Louisa Evers Information Source: Golden Eagle Audubon Society | eventbrite

Food For Thought Cook Book Club - Sesame by Rachel Simons Join us for an exciting Food For Thought Cook Book Club event featuring Sesame : Global Recipes + Stories of an Ancient Seed by Rachel Simons . Get together with fellow foodies to discuss and explore the delicious recipes in this fantastic cookbook. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this event is perfect for anyone who loves good food and great company. Dive into the world of Sesame and discover new flavors and cooking techniques. Bring a dish of your choosing from the book and we will share a global culinary dinner together. Come hungry for knowledge and leave with inspiration to create mouthwatering dishes in your own kitchen. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other food enthusiasts and expand your cooking repertoire! Book releases on 4/29/2025 and will be available for pick up on that date. Ticket includes a copy of Sesame and $5 towards your first beverage at Common Ground Coffee and Market. Come to meet new people and have a great conversation! Discussion led by Rediscovered Books Booksellers, Hanna and Rebecca. Enjoy a non-alcoholic or an alcoholic beverage. Seating is limited to 12 participants, registration is required for each person. Bring the dish of your choice from the book, we will provide all the dinner place settings! If you have already purchased the book from Rediscovered Books, please email a copy of your receipt to rdbooksevents@gmail.com and we will issue you a gift card equal to the cost of the book after you have registered. About the Book: A clear, approachable guide to the world of sesame, from halva, tahini, and sesame oil, to togarashi, gomasio and furikake, with 80+ vegetarian-forward recipes, from the founder of popular tahini outfit Seed+Mill in New York's historic Chelsea Market. With its delicious nutty taste, nutritional density, and long shelf life, the sesame seed is a tiny ingredient with an enormous cultural impact and a deeply rich history. In Sesame , Rachel Simons, co-founder of Seed + Mill, celebrates the evolution, history, and diversity of this classic ingredient. Whether it's in the form of a seed, tahini (a ground sesame paste), sesame oil, or halva (a delicate, fudge-like candy made from sesame paste), readers will learn to incorporate sesame in 80+ traditional and modern global recipes, including Sweet & Salty Sesame Challah; Pear and Pistachio Breakfast Loaf with Sesame Streusel; Lemony Orecchiette with Sesame Pangrattato; Gomasio-Crusted Salmon Skewers; and Tahini Swirled Pavlova with Labneh, Berries & Halva Flakes. Through vibrant photography, evocative storytelling, and contributions from a slate of noted chefs and food luminaries across the globe, including David Lebovitz, Molly Yeh, Nisha Vora, and Zoë François, Sesame is a loving culinary tribute to the sesame seed: how it has transformed dishes, how it has been translated by different culinary cultures, and how it has tied people and places together through generations. Information Source: Rediscovered Bookshop | eventbrite

Please register to attend this trip. Make sure ALL fields are filled in and a confirmation email is received. Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail. This is a great opportunity to learn about riparian habitat as we focus on local birds, plants, and stewardship efforts in the area. Expect to see songbirds, waterfowl, woodpeckers, herons, and kingfishers. This monthly bird walk is targeted towards beginner birders, so if you are brand-new to birding, this is the outing for you! We will cover basics like adjusting your binoculars, how to use field guides, and tips & tricks to identifying birds. No public restrooms are available. We will travel between 1-2 miles on flat, unpaved trails. Binoculars are available to borrow if needed. All levels, including beginners, are welcome. Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Contact information: Please contact trip leader, Lorraine Poor, at lorrainp@mac.com with questions. Yellow Warbler photo by Ken Miracle. Information Source: Golden Eagle Audubon Society | eventbrite

Come meet with Mayor McLean for a casual conversation about your neighborhood! Ask questions and engage in discussion about your community and city. Registration is highly encouraged. In our commitment to engaging everyone, the City of Boise is actively removing barriers to participation, including for our residents with disabilities and those who prefer a language other than English. If you need an accommodation to access City of Boise’s services, programs, or activities, please contact us at communityengagement@cityofboise.org or 208-972-8500 (TTY 800-377-3529) preferably within 72 hours of the event. Information Source: City of Boise | eventbrite

Welcome to our Make & Take Craft Night - Book Shelf Fairy Doors event! Join us in person for a fun evening of creativity and crafting. In this session, you'll learn how to design and create your very own fairy doors to add a touch of whimsy to your bookshelf. Let your imagination run wild as you personalize your fairy doors with various craft supplies. No experience needed, just come ready to have a great time! We look forward to crafting with you! Ticket includes all supplies and refreshements. Information Source: Rediscovered Bookshop | eventbrite

AAIC A MA, PLEASE JOIN US! DATE: May 20th –22nd, 2025 VENUE: The Grove Hotel LOCATION: Boise, ID We are excited to announce the AAICAMA 2025 Conference ! The conference dates are May 20th – 22nd, 2025 and the location is the beautiful, mountain-view city of Boise, Idaho. The location serves our more western states- we have not been this far west since Oakland, CA in 2016! - and the venue provides many amenities. The venue is The Grove Hotel in downtown Boise. Please click for a preview of the hotel, the conference venue, and the surrounding beauty of urban Boise. The Grove Hotel is centrally located, completely walkable, and in a college town with a host of activities, restaurants, and beautiful scenery within easy reach. Collaborative Excellence AAICAMA Conf25: Please join us in support of the Compact and the children it serves through the exchange of ideas and celebration of permanency, that is an AAICAMA Conference! AAICAMA Conf25 will focus on workforce, wellbeing, and moving forward. We will educate and train on the ICAMA System hosted on the eCare Vault platform. We will discuss state practice issues and work together to develop model practices to uniformly use the ICAMA System and inform state efforts to administer the Title IV-E and Medicaid programs that meet the special needs of the children we serve. To promote and support attendance at Conf25, AAICAMA has created a Conference Attendance Letter. This letter has been sent to the states in an All-State Memo email and will continue to be sent in promotion emails for Conf25. If needed, please contact the AAICAMA National Office for a template of the letter that your state can tailor to substantiate your participation and secure approval for your attendance. You are the AAICAMA, you make the Compact work- thank you for all you do. Please see below for full conference details and the AAICAMA Preliminary Agenda for Conf25 . HOTEL RESERVATION AND INFORMATION: A block of hotel rooms has been reserved for AAICAMA at The Grove Hotel at the federal, per diem rate on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Additional hotels are available near the venue for overflow. Please make your hotel reservation as soon as possible and no later than April 18, 2025. Hotel Rate: Basic rate (federal per diem), applicable tax, and the grand total. $167 hotel rate + (6% sales tax + 2% state tourism tax + 5% auditorium district tax) Total = $188.71. MAKING HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A dedicated website is now available for AAICAMA Conf25 attendees to book their hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made starting Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, at the following web address. NOTE: Reservations must be made by Friday, April 18th, 2025, to secure the AAICAMA room block rate. Booking Site : AAICAMA-The Grove Hotel AAIC A MA Conference Registration Fees include: Full, two-and-a-half-day Conference Program (see Preliminary Agenda, below) Hot, buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and AM & PM snack breaks Opening Reception (a portion of total cost) on the evening of Tuesday, May 20th CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES: Early Bird: $725; General Registration: $775; Late Registration: $825; On-site Registration: $875. Ticket Sales Schedule: November 19 th to January 10 th : Early Bird Registration $725 January 13 th to March 21st : General Registration $775 March 24 th to May 16 th : Late Registration $825 May 20 th and May 21 st : On-site registration $875 Payment forms accepted: Please see payment options at checkout. AAIC A MA accepts: Credit card through Eventbrite upon checkout Check by mail: AAICAMA, 727 15th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington DC 20005 AAICAMA Conf25 Preliminary Agenda for our theme of ICAMA Rising : Adoption Assistance and the ICAMA Professional: Title IV-E Basic Training/Medicaid Connection Medicaid and the ICAMA Professional: Medicaid Training for Adoption Assistance/Guardianship ICAMA Administrator Training: CA and DCA Roles in Compact Implementation Meeting the Needs of ICAMA Professionals: Forum on ICAMA State Needs The ICAMA System: eCare Vault, State Interfaces, and Continuous Improvement The ICAMA System: Training, Updates, and State Informational Exchange Legislative Update: Federal Policy and Legislative Update/CWLA State Workforce: Bridging Generations and Fostering Success Health and Wellness: Addressing Personal Wellbeing Note: A Conf25 Final Agenda with full Programmatic Descriptio n and an At-a-Glance Agenda with daily schedule is forthcoming and will be sent via an All-State email. JOIN US! Please register today to reserve your spot! Be a part of AAICAMA’s annual exchange of ideas, innovation, and training, that is the forum created by convening states for the AAICAMA Conference. Full information and a link for registration will be sent in an All-State email to your Compact and/or Deputy Compact Administrator for your State. Please contact the AAICAMA National Office if you have any questions: Myeshia Gaines, AAICAMA Executive Administrator: MGaines@aaicama.org AAICAMA National Office; Phone (202) 868-1271 Sharon McCartney, AAICAMA Director: SMcCartney@aaicama.org AAICAMA National Office; Phone (202) 913- 3226 Permanency Matters! See you in Boise, Idaho! Information Source: AAICAMA | eventbrite