Small Business Spotlight
Kuna Kung Fu
I have been training martial arts most of my life. But it wasn’t until I became a disabled veteran that I found the real value of martial arts.
My name is Kyle Wooten, and I’m the owner of Kuna Kung Fu. Like many of you, I’m sure, I used to think martial arts was, at best, about aging gracefully; and at worse, something only good for teaching discipline and focus to children. Kung Fu is an incredibly well-rounded subject, which actually has almost nothing to do with fighting. Instead, the training is much more about using exercise, precision, focus, and consistent effort to become someone better. As such, there are aspects that are beneficial to nearly everyone, especially adults!
I bring this up because I know there are many benefits available to people, but they simply don’t know that Kung Fu is one way to get it.
In my mind, a teacher of martial arts should be a pillar of the community –dependable and compassionate, who improves the lives of those around them
by their presence and efforts. They should be someone who inspires integrity and self -cultivation and goodness in others by being a shining example of the same. And one day, I hope I’ll be good enough to be described as such. Until then, I provide service to the community through my acupuncture clinic (Did I mention that is me, too?), but I also serve through the Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes, and I hope to do that more in the future.
So this is my reminder to folks that Kung Fu is not just some fighting thing, some enlightenment thing, some Eastern continued on page 9
cooking spray
8 large eggs
Easy Breakfast Egg Muffins
1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped ¼ cup whole milk
2 ¾ ounces fully-cooked bacon pieces 1 pinch onion powder
1 pinch garlic powder
½ (8 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheesesalt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Place bell peppers and green onions into a large bowl. Add eggs, bacon, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese into the bowl and whisk until incorporated. Pour mixture equally into the prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Early bird game at 6 p.m.
Regular play at 6:30 p.m.
Kuna Senior Center, 229 N. Ave. B
For more information: 208-922-9714
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Kuna Butte Clean Up
Mountain West RecreationAlliance
Saturday,April 12, 2025 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kuna Butte, Swan Falls Rd., 3 miles south of Kuna
Join us for Kuna Butte Clean Up to help keep our outdoor spaces beautiful! There’s a role for everyone, and lunch is provided as a thank-you. Let’s take care of the land we love!
Special thanks to Indian Creek Steakhouses for donation lunch and J&M Sanitation for dumpsters!
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2025 Kuna Hometown Fair
Brought to you by the City of Kuna’s Park and Recreation Dates and Times (Rain, Shine, or Wind!):
Friday, May 2, 2025 3PM-10PM
Saturday, May 3, 2025 11AM-10PM
Sunday, May 4, 2025 -- 11AM-5PM
*Family Day - sponsored by ICCU
Bernie Fisher Park - 201 W. Main St.
NO ENTRY FEE!
Rainier Amusements' Midway Carnival with rides, games, and concessions!
Vendor Row showcasing local vendors selling handmade arts, crafts, and locally made goods! Food Trucks and Beer Garden! Kid's Zone featuring the Bernie Fisher Playground!
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BRAIN teasers
1. What has to be broken before you can use it?
2. What has an eye, but cannot see?
3. What is full of holes but still holds water?
4. What has an neck but no head?
5. What is always coming, but never arrives?
Kuna Kung Fu continued from page 1 thing (though it can be those for the people that train that way). Kung Fu is a tool; use it how you want to develop the skills you want. Use the framework to make yourself better in whatever way benefits you most!
With that in mind, I have a variety of classes I invite you to try. You want Self Defense and strength and fitness? Join the Hung Ga classes. You want more mindfulness and balance and general health? Join the Tai Chi class or the Online Qigong classes. You want special training, individual attention, and even accelerated growth? Try some private classes. And of course, I do group classes and seminars (often self defense, but not limited to that). Come visit, or give me a call, or check out my website… follow your curiosity and see what we can do! Kuna Kung Fu, 190 W Main St., 208-962-1849, www.kunakungfu.com 406-532-0338 – travis @ mofi
GemState 208 Market Hop into Easter fun at our Kickoff event! April 12th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE Photos with the Easter Bunny FREE Face Painting 11 a.m. -
Farm Estate Park, (corner of Linder Ave. & Deer Flat( 1450 N. Massey Ave.
2ndAnnual Parking
$25 donation secures a stall space
Saturday, May 17th
2 p.m.
Kuna Middle School
KUNA MONTHLY MEETINGS
AMERICAN LEGION POST 142
3RD WEDNESDAY, 7 PM
KUNA COMMUNITY HALL
BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT, BEGINNING AT 4:30PM
KIWANIS CLUB OF KUNA
MEETING & SERVICE PROJECTS
VARY, VISIT FACEBOOK @ HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ KIWANISOFKUNA
KUNA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
2ND FRIDAY 8:00 AM, LATTE DA KUNA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON
3RD THURSDAY, 11:45 AM
COMMUNITY HALL OF KUNA
KUNACITYCOUNCILMEETING
1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS, 6PM
KUNA GRANGE
1ST AND 3RD FRIDAYS @ 7 PM, GRANGE HALL
KUNA LIONS CLUB
1ST MONDAYS
6:30 PM, SMOKY MTN PIZZA KUNA PLANNING & ZONING
2ND & 4TH TUESDAY, 6 PM
KUNA ROTARY
2ND TUESDAYS @ NOON, 4TH TUESDAYS @ 6 PM, IDAHO PIZZA KUNA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
2ND TUESDAY, 6 PM 1:00-2:30
KUNA SR CENTER MEMORY CAFE @ KUNA SENIOR CENTER, 299 N AVE B, 3RD FRI OF MONTH, KUNA VFW, POST 7019
2ND WEDNESDAY, 7 PM KUNA SENIOR CENTER LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
LAST THURS, 6 PM, @ LATTE DA PIECEMAKERS OF IDAHO
4TH TUESDAY, 7 PM
TEN MILE COMMUNITY CHURCH
URBAN RENEWAL MEETING
FIRST WEDNESDAY, 6 PM
To add to or update this calendar, please email us @ kunagrapevine@gmail.com
KUNA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
KUNA LIBRARY WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAY
9:30 TODDLE TIME
10:30 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:00 STORYTIME
11:30 FIT & FALL PROOF
3-5 AFTER THE BELL
TUESDAY
9:30 PLAY WITH ME! *
9:30-12:30 IDAHO DEPT OF LABOR
JOB SEEKERS ASSISTANCE
10:15 STORYTIME
10:45 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
3-5 AFTER THE BELL
WEDNESDAY
9:30 LEARN WITH ME!*
10:15 STORYTIME
10:45 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
11:30 FIT AND FLL PROOF
2-5 AFTER THE BELL
THURSDAY
9:30 KINDER-SET-GO!*
10:45 KINDER-SET-GO!*
11:45 STORYTIME
12:15 MUSIC & MOVEMENT
3-5 AFTER THE BELL
6-8 GED TUTORING SESSIONS*
FRIDAY
9:30 HOMESCHOOLERS
10-12 GED TUTORING *
12-2 GED TUTORING *
10:30 STORYTIME
11:30 FIT & FALL PROOF
3-5 AFTER THE BELL
* REGISTRATION REQUIRED
To submit events, email: kunagrapevine@gmail.com
KUNA COMMUNITY EVENTS
GEM STATE 208 MARKET
SAT, APR 12 9AM-4PM @ FARM ESTATE PARK
KUNA BUTTE CLEAN UP
SAT, APR 12, 9AM-1PM
3 MILES SO. ON SWAN FALLS RD
MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL EVENT @ KUNA LIBRARY
SAT, APR 12, 1-2 PM AND THU, APR 24, 6:30-7:30 PM
COMMUNITY EGG HUNT
SAT, APR 19 @ 10AM
637 E DEER FLAT RD - AGES 0-10
EASTER SUNDAY
SUN, APR 20
2025 KUNA HOMETOWN FAIR
FRI, MAY 2, 3-10PM
SAT, MAY 3, 11AM-10PM
SUN, MAY 4, 11AM-PM @ BERNIE FISHER PARK
KUNA LIBRARY EVENTS
MAYOR’S BOOK CLUB*
THU, APR 10, 6:30-7:30 PM
KUNA LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
TUE, APR 15
HAPPY EASTER!
SUN, APR 20
POWER TOOLS CAREGIVER WORKSHOP
MON, APR 28, 1-2:30 *(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
KINDER-SET-GO GRADUATION (THU, 9:30 CLASS)
WED, APR 30 @ 6:30 PM
SPRING BOOK SALE - FRIENDS ONLY
WED, APR 30 8 AM - 8 PM