

Small Business Spotlight

Initial Point Real Estate has proudly served the Kuna community for over 20 years. Founded in 2001 as Stubbs Realty, this local real estate company has deep roots in Kuna. Starting in a small office downtown, the company has changed locations and names but has always remained a fixture in Kuna, focusing on the community from the beginning.
In 2012, as the founder approached retirement, Lloyd Stubbs hired Kuna native and long-time friend Jeff Miller to join the company as the new manager. Jeff eagerly took the opportunity to advance the company in his hometown.
Having started in the real estate business in 2003, Jeff quickly made his mark at brokerages in Boise and Nampa but knew Kuna was where he wanted to be.
At the time, few companies chose to specialize in the Kuna real estate market,
preferring the larger cities of Boise or Meridian. However, for Jeff, it was an easy decision. Kuna had always been his home. It was the perfect fit.
In 2015, Jeff became the owner of the company that we know today as Initial Point Real Estate. And in 2020 IPRE acquired the old post office building on Main Street. The historic downtown building underwent major renovations but, in the end, it was all worth it. To Jeff and his team, Kuna is more than just a workplace, it’s home. IPRE prides themselves on their small-town service and specializes in all aspects of Kuna real estate. From residential, commercial, vacant land, investment, farm and ranch, as well as leasing, the professionals at IPRE have the knowledge and experience to handle just about any transaction.
Fun Real Estate Fact: Many know Initial Point, the butte south of Kuna in the desert. But did you know that Initial Point is the starting point for mapping the entire state of Idaho? Every survey in the state starts in Kuna.
Walk ins are always welcome at 398 W. Main St in Kuna. Call the office at 208-922-9819. Or visit www.IdahoBuySell.com

1/2 cup soy sauce
Chicken Stir Fry
2 Tbsp. honey 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets 1 bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut to 1" pieces
1/3 cup raw cashews
Freshly ground black pepper
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
In a large skillet over high heat, heat oil. Cook broccoli, bell pepper, and garlic, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in cashews; season with pepper.
Pour sauce into skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Serve over rice
SEND US YOUR RECIPES! Do you have a recipe that has been passed down in your family? Have favorite go-to recipes that you make for potlucks? We want to share a recipe each month with our readers. To submit your recipes, please email them to us at kunagrapevine@gmail.com


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


All the mattress stores are having their spring sales. Unfortunately, the rest of the bed is still full price.













St. Patrick’s Day - Fact or Blarney?
The Real St. Patrick Was Born in Britain: Much of what is known about St. Patrick's life has been interwoven with folklore and legend. Historians generally believe that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Britain near the end of the 4th century. Kidnapped at 16 by Irish raiders and sold as a slave to a Celtic priest in Northern Ireland. After toiling for six years as a shepherd, he escaped back to Britain. He eventually returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary.
The First St. Patrick’s Day Parade Was Held in America: While people in Ireland had celebrated St. Patrick since the 1600s, the tradition of a St. Patrick’s Day parade began in America. Records show a St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 17, 1601 in a Spanish colony in what is now St. Augustine, Florida.


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Kuna has proven it has no shortage of adorable canines! Over 80 adorable pooches were entered last month. Round One narrowed those down to 32 doggos. Please scan the QR Code here to vote or visit www.facebook.com/KunaGrapevine
HOW TO VOTE:
1. Click on the photo (on our Facebook page) of the dog you would like to vote for.

2. LIKE/LOVE (the thumbs up or the heart emoji) the photo to cast your vote.
NOTE: Comments will NOT constitute a vote.


Contestants will be narrowed down each month with the winner being awarded in an upcoming 2025 issue of Community Grapevine. Second round will run through March 20th. Feel free to vote for multiple doggos, but only one vote per dog, per person each month.




































Thank you to our amazing sponsors, who will be giving away some really great prizes! NickAllen Photography, Scrub a Pup, Sketchy Lasers, Sunshell Designs Company, and Doo Doo Swoop.



Coming to Kuna 2025
Julia Durham, and her husband Jordan, having both grown up in Kuna and are now raising their own kids here. Julia, is also the owner of Rise & Loaf Sourdough Co. (a micro bakery that she runs out of her home), and as an artisan baker, longed for a farmers market in Kuna. She and Jordan are excited to be bringing this farm town community back together! “We are so passionate and committed to sustaining local agriculture and supporting small businesses in the valley.

975 EAvalon St, Kuna, ID 83634
See us for all of your tire needs. 208-922-4884

We want to create a vibrant space for vendors and members of the community to both sell and purchase fresh product and have fun doing it!” said Julie.
Farmers Alley Market’s first season starts this year, on select Saturdays, from June to October. To get more information and to check out those dates visit the website at www.farmersalleymarketkuna.com
They landed on “Farmers Alley Market” because one, they wanted it to be obvious what kind of market this is, two, the market will be held under the water tower next to 2nd Aly Street, and three. (noticed after the fact) if you take the first letters from each word, it’s FAM. It felt destined.



YOUARE INVITED
Community Kuna Grange Open House March 7 @ 7:00 p.m.@ 189 Linder Road
We will have information about the Kuna Grange, our activities, and benefits. Applications will be available for those who wish to join. Refreshments too!
Please check us out of Facebook, and message us if you have any questions or are interested in joining us! You can also contact our State Grange office by email: Office@idahostaegrange.org or call them at 208.888.4495
Unfortunately, if we do not obtain NEW active members, we will need to CLOSE our historical community Grange this year. SEE YOU AT THE GRANGE!




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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
KUNA COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY KUNA GRANGE
OPEN HOUSE @ 189 LINDER RD
MAR 7 @ 7:00 PM
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
SUN, MAR 9 - SET CLOCKS AHEAD
KIWANIS CLUB BOARD MEETING
WED, MAR 12 (via Teams)
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
MON, MAR 17
MEMORY CAFÉ
FRI, MAR 21, 1-2:30 PM @ KUNA SENIOR CENTER
KIWANIS CLUB COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
TUE, MAR 25 @ KUNA LIBRARY (making Easter Cards for Seniors)
KUNA LIBRARY EVENTS
BLOOD DRIVE
TUE, MAR 11, 1-6 PM
MAYOR’S BOOK CLUB*
THU, MAR 13, 6:30-7:30 PM
MAYOR’S BOOK CLUB
REGISTRATION OPENS* FRI, FEB 14 NO WEEKLY PROGRAMS
WEEK OF MAR 17-21
DR SEUSS CELEBRATION
TUE, MAR 18, 10 AM - 12 NOON