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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2021 PUBLISHER

Vince Gewalt | vince.gewalt@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kimber Patterson | kimber.patterson@lifestylepubs.com

Local Experiences with our Kids + Pets STARTING THIS MONTH, I’M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR LOCAL EXPERIENCES SECTION, A NEW BOISE LIFESTYLE FEATURE SYNCED WITH A QR CODE TO OUR DIGITAL PLATFORM, CITYLIFESTYLE.COM. This month we highlight ten places for kids to play outside, pet-friendly experiences, and ways for your family to spend the last hurrah of summer. Hint: Treefort’s Kidfort is just around the corner.

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This issue is dedicated to the kids and pets of Boise and Eagle who bring joy to all our lives and surprise and delight us in the most unexpected ways. In our feature story we’ve highlighted three young people with the spirit of entrepreneurialism who are already showing signs of being great leaders. Jennifer Anderson, seen on Good Morning America and founder of Kids Eat in Color, provides suggestions on healthy (and easy!) lunches for kids.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from living in the Treasure Valley, it’s that we sure do love our pets! This issue also highlights some of the best resources for our furry and feathered friends, such as Boise FlyDogs and Simply Cats Adoption Shelter.

Thanks to everyone who sent us a picture of their pet for our photomontage.

As summer winds down and we prepare for another school year, take advantage of spending quality time with the kids and pets of your family.

Kimber Patterson, Alexander Keoki, Brooke Robbins, Heather Ruiz, Julie Bonner, Shasta Ockerberg, Kimberly Blaker CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021

FEATURES 24 Creative Kids Rooms Bedroom Designs Your Kids Will Love

40 Chill Out with Treasure Valley Treats Eight Local Establishments You Can Support this Summer

44 Young Leaders A Look at Abby, Jacob and Claire—Up and Coming Young Leaders in the Treasure Valley

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50 Local Pets & Their Families Wendy Witt, One Example of How Our Pets Improve Our Well-Being

DEPARTMENTS 10

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

20 Local Experiences 24 Renovate & Refine

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26 Back Stage 30 Animal Kingdom 36 Financial Buzz 40 Local’s Choice 44 Local Limelight 50 Our Town 52 Locals Only 56 Healthy Lifestyle 58 Trend Setter 60 Lifestyle Calendar 62 Inspired By

GOOD TIMES 1.

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Gingerfest Takes Over Old Pen June's Gingerfest VI, a celebration of all things red, featured food and beverages, red-themed games, prizes and scavenger hunts, photo opportunities, and the chance to tour the Old Idaho Penitentiary’s exhibits and historic cellhouses. This irreverent addition to the site’s roster of annual events and fundraisers also included “Best Ginger” and red-themed trivia contests.

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1. This group rocked their red togs. | 2. Since its 2014 inception, Gingerfest has become an Old Idaho Penitentiary tradition. | 3. Red-haired visitors and honorary “gingers” alike took mugshot photos. | 4. Visit history.idaho.gov for the latest information on upcoming Old Idaho Penitentiary and Idaho State Historical Society events.

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Donation Allows for Boise Little Theater Renovations Boise Little Theater has been gifted with a new look. "Barbara Beautrow could give as good as she got, but did so with love and gentle kindness," Boise Little Theater President Darin Vickery said. "Her son-in-law Jeremy Tucker and her daughter Lynne, who started coming to BLT with her mom when she was 4, covered the improvements to our house!"

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1. Wheelchair-accessible seating moved from the back to the middle of the house, providing a new vantage point for patrons. | 2. In addition to the new pad, upgrades included carpeting and new, inherently fire-retardant curtains. | 3. A new colored and stamped concrete pad was poured, and then the seating was reinstalled. | 4. Look at all that room! The renovation also included more spacing between seat rows. | 5. On April 16, the first live audience got to try out the new seating arrangements for “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” by Alan Ball. | 6. On February 22, volunteers and Kip’s Clean Cut Landscaping workers began removal of the theater’s 355 seats.

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AROUND TOWN testament to the foundation of contribution to community laid by my family across generations.”

Inspiration for the park name came directly from citizen submissions gathered during a public engagement process in early 2021.

EAGLE'S KASPER ELECTED TO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Tracy Kasper of Eagle has been elected 2022 first vice president of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). The election puts Kasper on track to serve as NAR president in 2024.

Kasper is broker-owner of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Silverhawk.

Previously, Kasper served as the NAR’s 2019

The City of Boise’s newly updated code regarding animals went into effect in June.

vice president of advocacy. A two-time member

The update includes changes to animal

of the REALTORS Political Action Committee Hall

cruelty regulations and general enforcement.

of Fame, Kasper was also president of the Idaho

These include:

REALTORS and named state REALTOR of the

+ Prohibits leaving animals unattended in cars under

Year in 2016.

DOWNTOWN BOISE PARK TO BE NAMED AFTER CHERIE BUCKNER-WEBB The City of Boise plans to name the new park at 11th and Bannock Streets in downtown Boise in

weather conditions that endanger their wellbeing.

+ Creates a “Good Samaritan” immunity from penalties, damages, and civil liability for those who rescue animals from life-threatening conditions after dialing 911.

+ Prohibits sales of non-shelter dogs and cats at

honor of political trailblazer and fifth-generation

retail pet stores, as well as the transfer of such ani-

Idahoan Cherie Buckner-Webb.

mals on public property.

Buckner-Webb was the first Black woman elected to the Idaho Legislature, serving in the state House of Representatives from 2010 to 2012, and then serving three terms in the Idaho State Senate, wrapping up her final term in 2020.

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UPDATED ANIMAL CODE NOW IN EFFECT

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GRANTS TO THE IDAHO FOODBANK PARTNERS

Buckner-Webb is also a human rights advocate. She

The Idaho Foodbank was able to award COVID

created the Idaho Black History Museum in the historic

Relief Grants to their partners this spring to fur-

St. Paul Baptist Church – her great-grandfather’s for-

ther strengthen the overall hunger-relief network

mer church – in Julia Davis Park. Buckner-Webb has

of Idaho and impact local communities. $260,500

also served on a variety of nonprofit and organization

was distributed to 167 partner organizations

boards, including the Women’s and Children’s Alliance,

that applied for the funds. The Foodbank part-

the Idaho Human Rights Education Center, and the

ners were able to use these funds for a variety

Andrus Center for Public Policy.

of needs. This included food purchases – par-

“I am humbled and honored by the naming

ticularly meat and dairy – and opening satellite

of this park,” Buckner-Webb said. “It stands as a

offices to expand their services. Funds were also

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SOCKEYE BREWING TO OPEN A LARGE NEW BREWPUB AND RESTAURANT The Boise brewery, Sockeye Brewing will become the capital city’s largest brewpub.

Sockeye plans to open a second location at 3823

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Sockeye will have a full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining featuring more than two-dozen taps, and will pour beer with wine offerings as well. This new space provides plenty of room for indoor events available for public and private use.

EAGLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OPENING The City of Eagle is seeking an individual to fill an opening on the Historic Preservation Commission.

Priority will be given to Eagle Residents; however, all interested parties are welcome to apply.

Interested parties must demonstrate interest, competence, or knowledge in history or historic preservation and have experience in the disciplines of architecture, history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other historic preservation-related disciplines.

The Commission regularly meets on the second Wednesday of each quarter at 5:30 p.m. This is a volunteer position. Information: clerks@cityofeagle.org CityLifestyle.com/Boise

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

KIDS + PETS WHILE IT’S NOT OVER YET, SUMMER IS SOON COMING TO AN END AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO BID ADIEU THAN TO SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUR FAVORITE FOURLEGGED FRIENDS! Embrace the end of the season by gathering the kids, dogs, and adults alike for some indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration, pet-friendly destinations that embrace our furry friends, and our end of summer and return to school summer party ideas!

KIDS AT PLAY + Boise Hills Park - The Kristin Armstrong Children’s Bike Trail is a gentle path perfect for kids to learn cycling skills in a safe environment.

651 E Clubview Dr., Boise, ID + Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex - Fish in McDevitt Pond or ramp up your skills at the skate park in this special place.

5101 N Eagle Road, Boise, ID + Zoo Boise - A community treasure in the heart of Downtown, this living science facility is home to over 300 animals from 100 various species.

355 E Julia Davis Dr Boise, ID + Quinn's Pond - Perfect for SUP classes and paddling events.

Dedicated rental specialists are available to fit virtually any skill level while you wait.

601 N. Whitewater Park Blvd. Boise, ID + Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center - Surrounded by a diverse ecosystem, the grounds include a native plant garden, self-led story trail, and a picnic area.

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+ Western Idaho Fair - With carnivals, displays, animals, concerts, horse shows, human cannonballs, hypnotists, and tractor pulls, everybody is going to party like it's 2019!

Western Idaho Fair - 5610 Glenwood Street, Boise, ID + Snake River Wine Tours - A luxurious day being chauffeured by an expert guide to the most exceptional wineries in the Valley.

Snake River Wine Tours - Marsing, ID + The Flicks - Escape the heat in the cool, dark, arthouse movie theatre of our dreams featuring great films, awesome staff, and excellent chow.

The Flicks - 646 Fulton Street, Boise, ID + Boise Family RV - Haven't hit the road yet this season? Make an appointment to rent a luxury RV and escape in style.

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Boise Family RV - 1445 Commerce Ave Boise, ID 83705 + Idaho Shakespeare Festival - Great theatre in the great outdoors is back! Welcome back to the joy of live theatre with The Tempest.

5657 E Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID

PET-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES + Eureka! - Delicious food in a great location with a dog-friendly patio, and great staff who serve water and cookies to dogs. Four paws up!

800 W Idaho St Ste 120 Boise, ID + Inn at 500 Capitol - You’ll rest easy with in this modern boutique hotel with all the luxury amenities for you and your best friend.

500 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID + Military Reserve - This 700+ acre reserve has an off-leash dog park with miles of on-and off-leash trails nearby, so check the signage.

750 N Mountain Cove Rd + Idaho Dog Park - This family-owned daycare and boarding facility with pools and areas for smaller and older pups is loved by dogs and owners.

5019 North Sawyer Avenue Boise, ID + Asiago’s - Indulge in upscale Italian fare alongside your furriest friend.

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CHILDHOOD IS A WONDROUS TIME OF IMAGINATION, PLAY AND FUN. Embrace this time by creating a space that is entertaining, inspiring, and also practical. A world a whimsy to engage their interest can easily be achieved. Here are a few ideas to put a smile on their face, spark their creativity, and teach them organizational skills.

Painting is the easiest task to tackle and also one of the most impactful. Think outside of the “box” - literally. Create new shapes and color pops with multiple hues. If you’re short on architectural interest, try painting a simple archway on a plain wall in a deep contrasting color. Hang floating shelves inside the arch for books or a prized collection to add to the visual interest.

I’m a big fan of wall murals in children’s rooms. Now that they are easily available and simple to install you can instantly change the look of a room in less than a day. Large-scale designs and landscapes can bring an imaginary world to life.

Create a little safe haven with a room within a room. There’s nothing better than a good fort. Kids love the feeling of security and sense of comfort. Pop up a teepee in the corner or surround their bed with curtain panels to create a place they crave. Throw in cozy pillows and a little mood lighting and you may never get them back out. Add built-in nooks, desks and loft beds to create storage for a huge impact in small spaces.

Being organized shouldn’t be boring. By supplying an interesting place to put their things away your child is more apt to follow through with the task. Teaching these tasks early will instill the valuable lifelong skill of organization.

Lastly, keep your main furniture pieces on the neutral side. This way you can change out the trendy looks easily with bedding and accessories as your child grows along with their tastes and style.

I hope these tips inspired you to give your home a quick and easy makeover for your kids. Be sure to follow me on CityLifestyle.com!

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ARTICLE KIMBER PATTERSON PHOTOGRAPHY PETER LOVERA, AMANDA MORGAN, MATTHEW

Photo: Matthew Wordell

WORDELL, AARON RODRIQUEZ

TREEFORT LINEUP: THE LEGENDS AND THE LOYALTY OF THE ONLY FAN-OWNED MUSIC FESTIVAL

EXCITEMENT FOR TREEFORT MUSIC FEST CONTINUES TO SOAR AS MORE ARTISTS ARE SET TO PERFORM SEPTEMBER 22-26, 2021 IN MULTIPLE VENUES THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN BOISE.

Headliners

include Japanese Breakfast, The Marias, Calexico,

Lake

Street

Dive,

Dawn

Richard, and over 400 more artists.

In addition to music, ‘Forting‘ [verb] is in full swing with 11 official forts: Alefort, Artfort, Comedyfort, Dragfort, Filmfort, Foodfort, Hackfort, Kidfort, Skatefort, Storyfort, Yogafort, and Music Talks, panels about the music industry and the future of music.

Treefort Music Fest was proudly recognized as the Cultural Ambassador for the City of Boise 2015-2017. With the ongoing momentum in the Boise music and art scene, Treefort provides the opportunity for Boise to play host to the national and regional music scenes while show-

Photo: Steel Brooks in 2019

casing the local up-and-coming talent.

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full

lineup

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“TREEFORT IS ALL ABOUT DISCOVERY. WHETHER IT BE MUSIC, FILM, YOGA – YOU NAME IT, YOU’LL FIND IT”

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ANIMAL KINGDOM (CONTINUED)

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VETERINARY CLINICS AND VETERINARY EMERGENCY

3) GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) ISSUES

ROOMS ARE BUSY RIGHT NOW. Really busy. The financial

Pets tend to have consistent GI health when they consume

cost associated with emergency medical care (human or pet) is

the same type of food for every meal. Table food can lead to GI

high, and resources can be limited. Not all pet health issues are

upset (vomiting and diarrhea). Bones and rawhides can get stuck

avoidable or preventable, but many are. The following is a list of

in the intestinal tract leading to obstruction. Younger pets tend to

the top five preventable veterinary emergencies.

be more prone to eating objects (socks, underwear, toys, hair ties, etc.). They shouldn’t. These objects can lead to GI obstructions.

1) POISONING / TOXICITIES Pets can chew or ingest a lot of things around the home.

PREVENTATIVE TIPS: 1. Maintain pets with a routine diet.

Within seconds, pets can chew open medication contain-

2. Avoid switching pet foods (type/brand) quickly.

ers. Commonly seen toxicities in the pet ER include:

3. Avoid giving pets table food.

+ Grapes/raisins – kidney injury + Lilies (cats) – kidney injury + Pet or human medications + Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (pet or human)

4. Be mindful of items around the house that pets may ingest.

– kidney/GI/liver injury

amounts of exposure can lead to potentially life-threatening

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injuries. Short-nosed dogs (bulldogs, boxers, pugs, etc.) are at

PREVENTATIVE TIPS:

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BROOKE ROBBINS

A LOOK AT ABBY, JACOB AND CLAIRE— THREE UP AND COMING YOUNG LEADERS IN THE TREASURE VALLEY

ABBY REINHARDT WHEN 15-YEAR-OLD ABBY REINHARDT ISN’T DOING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LIKE STUDENT COUNCIL, SHE DESIGNS, PRINTS, AND SELLS GREETING CARDS, CALENDARS, AND OTHER ITEMS ON HER ETSY SHOP, DAISY JANE PAPER CO. Abby is a self-taught artist and learned through watching videos online. She makes beautiful designs and was encouraged to open up a business to sell her work. When COVID-19 hit, she found herself with some free time and decided to set up her shop. She got to work on not only designing her items on her iPad using the drawing app Procreate, but also on researching how to make her Etsy site appealing. She launched her shop in October of 2020 and has since made 36 sales.

“I’ve learned a lot of valuable lessons from it,” she said, “like how to talk to customers and making sure I’m getting things done on time.”

While she’s only partway through her time at Rocky Mountain High School, Abby is saving up the money from her business for college. She wants to attend BYU Provo. While she isn’t entirely sure what she wants to study yet, she’s considering graphic design among other majors. She plans to continue Daisy Jane Paper Co. at least until she graduates high school and possibly into college.

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Young Leaders

JACOB BLACKBURN Jacob Blackburn, age 12, spends most of his Thursday afternoons in the summer washing garbage cans around his neighborhood. He uses a pressure washer, a long handle scrubbing tool, and dish soap to get the job done. He spends at least ten minutes on each garbage can he washes.

He got the idea after seeing other kids in his neighborhood doing something similar. He goes door-todoor handing out fliers advertising his services. The fliers have his contact information, as well as before and after photos of the garbage cans he’s cleaned— proof of his ability to clean them effectively.

“I think getting work is good for me,” he said, “it gets me outdoors, rather than watching TV or playing video games.”

Jacob’s ultimate goal this summer is to save up for a dirt bike. Jacob’s parents agreed to pay for half of the $5,000 bike, which leaves Jacob to earn $2,500.

With Jacob’s current price of $10 per garbage can, it will take cleaning nearly 250 cans for him to get his bike.

After he reaches this goal, Jacob plans to save up for a cell phone. To do that, he’s going to partner with his brother and expand by adding lawn mowing to his service list next summer.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

CLAIRE BIGGIN Claire Biggin, age 12, can be found on most Saturdays in the summer at the Meridian Mainstreet Market selling baked goods and crafts from her business, Sprinkles of Joy. She’s often joined by her two younger brothers and her mom at her booth, but she does all of the preparation herself.

She spends upwards of six hours each week in the kitchen baking and packaging her cookies, cakes and other items. She also makes crafts, her latest of which are flower pots and Idahome signs.

Even though Claire only recently joined the Meridian community in March of 2020, she’s already giving back. She donates 10% of her profits to the Idaho Food Bank, a fact that is proudly written on her business card. Donating to local charities was something that started when, at age 6, she participated in Lemonade Day, a program aimed to help foster life skills, character, and entrepreneurship in kids.

“They told us to set aside money for charity,” she said, “and my parents kept that going through other businesses. I feel like it’s the right thing to do.”

Claire wants to expand her business by adding pancake mix and chili mix to her booth at the market, all while continuing to donate to local charities.

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Paxton Deal with Chachi at horse show

Kimberly McAlvain's dog Rocco

Ryan Heuser's goat, Hopper

Melissa Peterson & Craig Ellis with Josie Wales Roseanna Marcum’s dog, Flint

Ray & Theresa Collard with Juliet and Tuxedo Annie Ostolasa’s dog Tabby & Squiggy

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Georgie Pitron & Penny

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Wendy Witt (@the_parrot_lady) & Thyme a Sun Conure Parrot

Shane Plummer with Pickles & Sasha

Rhea Allen & Piper

Ryan Heuser’s dogs Ace & Sailor Shelby Bills with son Kie, daughter Kira and Teddy Gloria Miller family with Carlson

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Ken Heyman’s Joey & Buck Janay Peterson & kids, Hudson, Naomi, Nash, Brodie (baby under blanket) & dog Falkor Dr. Hume & Lulu

Morgan and her dogs, Lulu, Bailey & Aubree.

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OUR MOVE TO TREASURE VALLEY AND BEGINNING A NEW CHAPTER IN EAGLE ARTICLE HEATHER RUIZ, @BOISESOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

NO ONE EVER SAID MOVING INTO A NEW AREA AND STARTING

making the team and several new friends.

OVER WAS EASY. To make things more challenging, we are building

As for our boys, they met new kids when

a new home in Dry Creek Ranch. We’ve been doing all of this remotely,

we visited the neighborhood we’ll be

and if you think online learning was difficult, try dealing with the pro-

moving into soon.

cess of uprooting your life, building a new home, packing up your old

It’s a lot of work to get plugged into a new

home, and preparing for a move to a new state with three kids: one

community. Kids are adaptable and moving

starting her freshman year, and the other two heading into elementary

isn’t as hard on them as we think. I’m positive

school. Our home completion date has been delayed (seems typical

when we move into our new home our kids

lately) and we have to rent until we can move into our forever home.

will make friends quickly. Usually the kids in

I’m a pretty organized person, so when we knew Eagle was going

your neighborhood are the ones they’ll be in

to be our new home, I started researching the best schools for my

school with…so it’s an instant connection.

kids, but most importantly, getting my incoming freshman on board

With all the growth happening in the area,

with our move. It hasn’t been easy, but we all know that nothing

there are going to be a lot of new kids at

worth doing is easy, but try explaining this to a soon-to-be high-

school and I tell my kids this all the time.

schooler. Younger kids are pretty resilient, so I’m positive our boys

Once they start school and all their activities,

will do just fine. These days we’re lucky to have an endless amount

they’ll make friends and it will become home.

of information available at our fingertips. Joining Facebook groups in

We are all so excited to begin our journey

the Eagle area has helped us with questions and recommendations

and a new chapter in Eagle.

of schools, sports, etc. The people of Eagle have been welcoming and helpful and that makes things much easier.

Editor’s note: Follow Heather Ruiz on In-

After calling the school, l discovered cheerleading tryouts

stagram @BoiseSocial. Reach out and

were approaching. I booked a flight with my daughter so she

let us know about people and places you

could try out and meet the cheer team. The other girls were very

think should be featured in future issues:

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already deep bond they have,” says Nancy, “and Elle has really come out of her shell because of the teamwork required.”

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encourages vocalness and observation, and Elle’s natural shyness

IN A RELAY RACE? The answer is Flyball, where each dog and

blossomed into confidence as a result. “I want to become a canine

human are a team within a team, playing in a combination of agility,

fitness instructor and own a canine fitness center so people can

speed, and skill. Teammates must know each other well, so under-

keep their dogs fit and athletic,“ says Elle. “I especially want to help

standing what motivates each dog is key, whether it’s food, playing

people with disabilities be able to play with their dog. Not all kids are

tug, or being showered with affection.

athletic,” she adds,” but that doesn’t mean they can’t play as much

Boise FlyDogs Owner/Head Coach Jody Metcalf explains, “Our

as anyone else.”

motto is ‘All Breeds, All Speeds,’ and that goes for people, too.” She

The evidence of OpieQ’s joy for Flyball is her prize for running her

continues, “We love having kids participate in Flyball. They learn so

team relay. OpieQ gives her all during a race, but her motivation isn’t

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food or toys. Her prize is getting back where she started. OpieQ’s

positive interactions that last a lifetime.” Classes and seminars fill

reward is running back to her girl, Elle.

up fast because Flyball isn’t just for kids. “It’s for anyone who loves interacting and spending time with their dog,” says Jody.

13 year old Elle Moe and her service dog Opie Q joined Flydogs “because I wanted to do something fun with her instead of always work,” says Elle. According to Elle’s mother Nancy, they really started to “click” after getting involved. “It seemed to deepen an CityLifestyle.com/Boise

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BALANCED NUTRITION LEADS TO HEALTHY KIDS Feeding your child a variety of foods is the key to getting them many different types of nutrients. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help your child fight off illnesses.

HEALTHY EATING AS CHILDREN EQUALS HEALTHY EATING AS ADULTS When little kids learn to eat fruits and vegetables at an early age, they are more likely to continue eating healthy foods as adults.

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including Public Enemy. Atmosphere

American-inspired soul food, music, dancing, and local retail vendors.

single

“Champion

Sound.”

Members of the rap group have been featured on other rap artist albums

Hillcrest Country Club, 4610 W

released their latest album, The Day

Hillcrest Drive

THE GREAT DOLPHIN DUNK

Before Halloween, in October 2020.

The Albertsons Boise Open is one

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Roaring Springs, Meridian

of three Korn Ferry Tour Finals

Watch 10,000 toy dolphins race to

events to feature 75 PGA TOUR

the finish around the Endless River in

players and the top 75 Korn Ferry

the 21st Annual Great Dolphin Dunk.

Tour players as they compete to

The goal is to raise $30,000 for the

earn their cards for the 2021-2022

Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County.

PGA TOUR season. New this year,

Dolphins are available at adaclubs.

the event will feature concerts after

Emerald Street

org/dolphindunk or the Roaring

golf on the 18th fairway. For tickets,

Legendary producer David O. Selznick

Springs ticket booth. For additional

visit albertsonsboiseopen.com.

has shut down production on his

details, visit roaringsprings.com.

9 BLOOM: A READING SERIES

27 MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W.

new epic, "Gone with the Wind." The

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screenplay just doesn’t work. So he,

WESTERN IDAHO FAIR

labor over five days to fashion a screen-

famed screenwriter Ben Hecht, and Wizard of Oz director Victor Fleming

Expo Idaho Fairgrounds, 5610

play that will become one of the most

Idaho Botanical Garden

Glenwood Street, Boise

successful films of all time. For tickets,

Storyfort and the Idaho Botanical

Head to the Western Idaho Fair for

visit stagecoachtheatre.com.

Garden are ready to bring you the

food, fun, exhibits, vendors, con-

second season of Bloom: A Reading

certs, competitions, and more! Visit

Series. The event features fiction writ-

idahofair.com for tickets, sched-

ers, poets, playwrights, creative non-

ules, and additional details.

fiction writers, and podcasters live on stage in IBG’s Meditation Garden. This week’s Bloom features Julia Porter and Ashley

Ahearn.

For

tickets,

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30 IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 29TH ANNUAL GALA

Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 E. Warm Springs Avenue

WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL

The Idaho Shakespeare Festival's

Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Boulevard

Annual

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Get your cameras ready as hundreds of

includes an open online auction

glowing lanterns are set to float in Julia

beginning August 16. The in-person

GROWING, PRESERVING, AND USING CULINARY HERBS

Davis Park. For tickets, visit waterlan-

evening includes an online auction, live

ternfestival.com/boise.php. Tickets

auction, and a catered dinner under

visit idahobotanicalgarden.org.

Gala

returns.

The

event

include entry, a floating lantern kit,

the stars. Tickets are $175.00 a person,

Idaho Botanical Garden

an LED candle, drawstring bag, and

which includes a $100 donation to the

Culinary herbs are easy to grow,

a marker. Tickets also cover removing

Festival. Admission includes dinner,

provide

and

the lanterns from the water as well as

and wine and beer by the glass. For

IBG

trash cleanup in and around the water.

tickets, visit idahoshakespeare.org.

make 60

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health food

benefits,

taste

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terrific.

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INSPIRED BY

simply seeking second chances

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY GRAD USES HER MARKETING DEGREE TO REHOME SHELTERED CATS

Eska Female

This torty beauty was found in CATS ARE THE SECOND MOST POPU-

Mountain Home and then adopted and

LAR ANIMAL TO ADOPT, BUT FOR BOISE

returned once already. She is more

STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE MADDIE

reserved but likes to be around other

COREY, THEY FILL HER WHOLE HEART.

cats. She will need time and patience

At age 3, Corey’s love started with her first

but will love and cherish, nonetheless.

two cats, Star and Moon. Seven cats later, she’s ready to put her passion for her furry friends into a more contributing pursuit.

At the end of March, Corey signed on with Simply Cats, a cageless, no-kill adoption organization for re-homed cats. Corey uses her Marketing major as the Outreach and Fundraising Coordinator to plan donation drives and fundraising events for the

Kip & Kojack

facility. She is also the point-of-contact for

Male

outside donations. The money goes towards

This brother pair has been adopted

giving incoming cats a vet check up, vacci-

but returned twice to SC. While

nations, microchips, and more, so the adop-

Kojack is more outgoing, Kip needs

tion is as easy as possible. Since switching

more time to warm up to a new

to an online format, Corey has seen more

home. They love to play and cuddle

adoptions then ever before. “My goal [for

but need to be adopted together.

this position] is to increase the adoption turnover for the more difficult adoptable cats, like the older kitties and the ones with medical needs. Kittens are more popular to adopt, but the others deserve a chance as well,” Corey says. She also plans to develop more fundraisers for future building developments that can hold more cats.

There are always cats awaiting second

Edith

chances. More information on volun-

Female

teering and adoptions can be found on

At 14 years old, she’s the oldest

their SimplyCats.org website and social

cat at SC since being found in a

media pages.

cat colony. At her age, she likes to sleep and can be temperamental. She needs frequent

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medicine, but just wants to find a lasting home.

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