Pending a 10 day appeal window, The conditional use permit for Starlight Theater has been approved. One step closer to welcoming live theater to our neighborhood.
Third Annual Seedy Seed Swap!
Time to start thinking of planning your garden.The 3rd Annual Seedy Saturday Seed Swap is set for Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1-4 pm. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Idaho Botanical Garden, and will have the swap on their beautiful grounds (under cover, of course!). The Seed Swap will be in the Folly Building and we’ll have ongoing seed saving demonstrations in the Cottage. Address is: 2355 N. Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, Idaho. Bring yo…ur own garden-saved seeds to swap with other Treasure Valley gardeners, bring your questions about seed saving and gardening, and we’ll have experts on hand to help you. There is no charge to enter the Idaho Botanical Gardens but we will ask for a simple donation ($1 or more) to cover basic expenses. So bring your seed, envelops to take seed home in and any seed stories you would like to share with us.
Reserve your park site now
Reserve your park site now for summer celebration season
Looking for a place to host a family reunion, wedding or company picnic this summer? Boise Parks and Recreation is now accepting reservations for picnic shelters and pavilion sites in city parks.Sites include picnic shelters and pavilions in
Ann Morrison and
Julia Davis parks, the
Julia Davis Rose Garden and
Zoo Boise.
Ann Morrison and
Julia Davis parks, the
Julia Davis Rose Garden and
Zoo Boise.
The picnic shelters and Rose Garden are available by reservation from April 14 through Oct. 14. Facilities are reserved on a first-come basis.
Panning & Zoning public hearing
Boise City Panning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Feb 6, 2012 at 6:00 P.M in the State Capitol Building, 8th St. Entrance, 700 W. Jefferson St.
You’re invited to attend and offer your comments for Consideration. (Arrive BEFORE 6:00 P.M.) Written testimony should be submitted at least 5 days prior to the hearing. Your testimony should identify the ZOA file number of the issue being addressed.
For details on the following Zoning Ordinance Amendments visit our P&Z page.
- ZOA11-OOOO5
- ZOA11-OOOO6
Are you waterwise?
Are you waterwise? Free class
series focuses on conservation
Registration is now open for a series of free water-efficient landscaping classes.
The sessions, sponsored by United Water Idaho, the City of Boise and the University of Idaho Extension, will teach homeowners how to incorporate the principles of xeriscape landscaping and water conservation practices in their yards and gardens.
The four class sessions begin February 6 and will be held at the Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Boulevard. The class schedule is as follows:
•February 6: Improving your Soil and Composting
•February 13: Xeriscape Concepts & Landscaping with Adaptive Plants
•February 22: Choosing the Right Plant
•February 27: Caring for a Water-Wise Landscape
Instructors are recognized experts in their fields from the U of I Extension, the City of Boise and the Idaho Botanical Garden. Each class runs two hours, from 6 to 8:00 p.m., and will be held in the community room in the library.
To register for one or all of the classes, send an e-mail to landscape@unitedwater.com or call United Water Idaho at 362-7336.
Free class series focuses on conservationRegistration is now open for a series of free water-efficient landscaping classes.
The sessions, sponsored by United Water Idaho, the City of Boise and the University of Idaho Extension, will teach homeowners how to incorporate the principles of xeriscape landscaping and water conservation practices in their yards and gardens.
The four class sessions begin February 6 and will be held at the Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Boulevard. The class schedule is as follows:
- February 6: Improving your Soil and Composting
- February 13: Xeriscape Concepts & Landscaping with Adaptive Plants
- February 22: Choosing the Right Plant
- February 27: Caring for a Water-Wise Landscape
Instructors are recognized experts in their fields from the U of I Extension, the City of Boise and the Idaho Botanical Garden. Each class runs two hours, from 6 to 8:00 p.m., and will be held in the community room in the library.
To register for one or all of the classes, send an e-mail to landscape@unitedwater.com or call United Water Idaho at 362-7336.
Mayor’s E-Memo
Mayor Bieter’s ememo is out.
In it he reiterates his “Saturday office hours” program and announces a Free Waterwise class series that focuses on conservation. get info on all that and more HERE
PAC³ grants available
Performing Arts & Cultural Community Celebration Grant
The Department of Arts & History offers the Performing Arts for Cultural & Community Celebrations (PAC³) grant program as a means to expand opportunities for performing artists in local community-building events and celebrations. Organizers of such events are encouraged to apply for funds to help pay performing artists as well as any other costs associated with incorporating them into an event (such as stage or equipment rentals).
Grant requests can be for up to $2000.
2011 WBNABoise.org Analytics Report
2011 was a solid (albeit mostly level) year for WBNABoise.org
With nearly 1000 unique visitors and over 7000 page views, WBNA Boise continues to serve the community with vital community content
I expect our Community Outreach programs we are planning for 2012 will increase participation and our site’s utilization.
Here are a couple snapshots from Google’s analyses of our site usage in 2011.
Ronnie
Free tree-care classes
Boise is our city of trees. Lets learn how to take care of our urban forest
Turn over a new leaf this year
with free tree-care classes
Here’s your chance to learn about trees from the experts. Arborists from Boise Parks and Recreation’s Community Forestry division and other professionals will teach a series of free tree-care classes starting Feb. 29.
Classes will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 29 in the Boise Public Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. (Please use the first floor Eighth Street entrance.)
Dates and topics include:
- Feb. 29: Fruit Tree Care and Pruning
- March 7: How Trees Work
- March 14: How to Prune Trees
- March 21: Selecting and Planting Trees
- March 28: Pests and Problems of Trees
Community Forestry is responsible for the management of 41,000 public trees in parks and rights of way.
Classes are free, but space is limited. To register, send your name, email address and phone number to Community Forestry via email or call (208) 384-4083.
Two Upcoming Community Training Opportunities
If you have adolescent or teen children or grandchildren, or have neighbors who do, please give them this information below with attached pdf’s. Thank you,
Charlene Miller
Boise Police DepartmentPlease find attached information regarding our upcoming Parent Project Class and “Teens and Marijuana” academy.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any additional information.
Marianne King
Executive Director, DrugFree Idaho/PAYADA
O:208.570.6404
F:208.570.6409
www.drugfreeidaho.org
www.facebook.com/drugfreeidahoinc