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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2019

FEATURES 18 Modern Wreaths 101 Festive Scents and Colors of the Season

24 A Very Boise Holiday ‘Tis the Season for Tradition-Making

28 Five Reasons to Get Excited About Winter You Don’t Have to Look Hard, Travel Far or Break the Bank to Enjoy Winter

34 Just Serve This Holiday Season, as You

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Good Times

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28 Water & Woods 34 Giving Back 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES

Boise Comic Arts Festival Comic lovers united at August's Boise Public Library's Boise Comic Arts Festival. The event featured cosplay contests (both for humans and for dogs), performances from Boise State University’s Jedi Academy, virtual reality games and panels by comic artists and writers. Keep your eye on BoisePublicLibrary.org for information on next year's festival. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDAN GRAY

Dreams. Passions. Possibilities. The Boise School District is dedicated to creating tomorrow’s leaders. Our students grow together and build community at almost 50 neighborhood schools, where all are welcomed and provided the opportunities to become thoughtful citizens of our state and beyond. As a parent, you see your child’s potential. And we see it, too.

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CHIEF BONES RETIRES FROM BOISE POLICE DEPARTMENT Boise Chief of Police William Bones wrapped up 27 years with the Boise Police Department Oct. 24. “I’m deeply honored to have been allowed to serve as part of BPD,” Bones said in a statement.

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“I am able to retire knowing (BPD) members are poised to not just keep Boise safe, but grow what it means to serve with professionalism and empathy.” Bones began his BPD career in 1992. During his tenure, he commanded patrol, criminal investigations and internal affairs and professional standards. He was appointed to chief in 2015.

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STATE OF THE CITY COVERS BROAD TOPIC SPAN Mayor Dave Bieter called for action on ending family homelessness, ongoing work to combat climate change and reducing waste during the annual State of the City address. The address, co-sponsored by the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, was delivered to a standing-roomonly crowd at the Egyptian Theatre. The speech also highlighted several initiatives and programs, like Boise Kind, Keep Boise Moving (alternative

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The land was donated by husband-and-wife pair Terry Walther and Tracey Herrick specifically for wildlife habitat preservation. “This donation is important to our family because it continues a long tradition of preservation and appreciation for the Boise Foothills and what they mean to the City of Boise,” Terry said in a release. “We are proud to join a list of Idahoans who have donated land to maintain the natural habitat that is vital for deer and other animals to thrive.” The Boise City Council formally accepted the donation, located

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ANDRÉ’S CONFISERIE SUISSE, ARRIVING IN BOISE WHOLE FOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS André’s Confiserie Suisse, a family-owned chocolatier based in Kansas City, will debut a selection of its signature products. The Boise Whole Foods will start offering the products in November throughout the holiday season, while supplies last. “We are excited to bring some of our classic family recipes, crafted in the Swiss art form throughout André’s 65 years of chocolate making, to new areas in the U.S. through a great partner like Whole Foods.”

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THERE IS NOTHING MORE WELCOMING THAN A BEAUTIFUL SEASONAL WREATH. Wreaths have been used as a decorative sign of the season for hundreds of years and can adorn any part of your home. In many homes, this symbol of growth and everlasting life can be found both inside and out. More than just decoration, the wreath has significant meaning for the season. The circular shape represents eternity, for it has no beginning and no end. The evergreen, most frequently used in making wreathes, symbolizes growth and upward movement. Available in many local shops and online, decorated holiday wreaths are available in a wide variety of different styles, sizes and materials. You can easily find a wreath to compliment the style of your home. If you are feeling creative, it can be fun to add your own personal flair to a new wreath or give an old wreath a makeover. For the truly adventurous, plan a wreath-making excursion to gather local materials and make one from scratch.

“MORE THAN JUST DECORATION, THE WREATH HAS SIGNIFICANT MEANING FOR THE SEASON. THE CIRCULAR SHAPE REPRESENTS ETERNITY, FOR IT HAS NO BEGINNING AND NO END. THE EVERGREEN, MOST FREQUENTLY USED IN MAKING WREATHES, SYMBOLIZES GROWTH AND UPWARD MOVEMENT.”

Think Outside the Circle + For a whimsical and fun twist, take two grapevine wreaths and make a winter snowman. + Create a wreath chandelier for seasonal ambiance. + Make a wreath from days gone by, with Grandma’s old ornaments, or craft store ornaments that have per-

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Go Local + Use fresh greens and fruits + Make a living wreath from succulents + Add local berry stems and pinecones Fresh, green, mountain scents, clove, decorated fruits of the season and mountain pinecones will not only represent where you live but pay homage to the natural beauty of our state. Make a day of it by packing a thermos of hot chocolate and steamy, creamy, coffee and a pair of sturdy garden clippers, then head out to the nearest forest to collect materials to make your own wreath. For a more lasting seasonal look that will last for years, buy an evergreen wreath from your favorite home décor store and embellish with natural fresh greens and fruit. Mixing the artificial wreath with the live greens not only makes for a beautiful full wreath but is easy to change out, as the greens and fruit lose their freshness. Add cinnamon scent or your favorite winter-scented oil to fresh or pre-made artificial wreaths. Your front door will not only look festive, but the smell will be so inviting! 20

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Find Your Flair + Choose a favorite theme or color + Dress up an old wreath with new ribbon and ornaments for a modern farmhouse look.

After you decide on your size and style of wreath, set aside some time to get creative. Take the time to use floral tape and wire the elements securely to the base. The last thing you want is all your hard work to be ruined by temperamental glue. Once you are on a roll, you may find yourself crafting wreaths all year long.

“WREATHS HAVE BEEN USED AS A DECORATIVE SIGN OF THE SEASON FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS AND CAN ADORN ANY PART OF YOUR HOME. IN MANY HOMES, THIS SYMBOL OF GROWTH AND EVERLASTING LIFE CAN BE FOUND BOTH INSIDE AND OUT.” December 2019 | Boise Lifestyle

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A VERY BOISE HOLIDAY ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR TRADITION-MAKING

BOISE HAS MANY DAZZLING AND MAGICAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO ENJOY IN OUR COMMUNITY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. With so many holiday-related events, festivals, bazaars and displays to experience, it can be hard to find the balance between celebrating and feeling overwhelmed. It takes some planning and prioritizing, but making time for family, friends Idaho State Capitol Christmas tree lighting Monday, December 2; 5pm; Idaho Statehouse Steps 24

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and cherished traditions is what makes the holiday season “the most wonderful time of the year.” When it comes to planning your holiday activities this year, we would like to suggest five great ways to have a very merry Boise holiday season.

JINGLE BLADES ICE SHOW An absolute must-try this season is the annual ice show featuring the Boise Figure Skating Club (BFSC) Skaters and Boise Parks and Recreation Learn to Skate students from Idaho IceWorld. On Dec. 8, at 5 p.m., more than 100 local amateur skaters will take to the ice to perform everything from a lively rock and roll opening number to classic holiday traditions. This year’s holiday-themed Jingle Blades is being held at CenturyLink Arena where special guest star Ashley Clark-US Pro Open Champion, sponsored by TAPHOUSE, will perform “Fire on Ice!”

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Expect to be dazzled by performance numbers displaying LED light as well as two synchronized skating teams, four large group numbers, one trio, one duet, 14 solo-

This year’s holiday-themed Jingle Blades is being held at CenturyLink Arena where special guest star Ashley Clark-US Pro Open Champion, sponsored by TAPHOUSE, will perform “Fire on Ice!”

ists and two additional guest stars. Riverside Honors Choir will also be performing and to round out the extravaganza, Learn to Skate will feature eight groups that will include pre-school age kids through adults and Adaptive skaters. Tickets are available through CenturyLink Arena Box Office.

THE NUTCRACKER The holiday season would not be complete without taking the kids to see the classic Christmas tale, The Nutcracker ballet, performed at Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. Children and adults alike with delight in the magical story filled with lively human-like mice, life-sized Nutcrackers, a handsome prince, a dreamy snowy scene and sugarplum fairies to tickle the imagination. More than 100 children from the ballet will be taking the stage along with professional company members. The enchantment begins Dec. 19 through Dec. 23. Tickets available at BalletIdaho.org.

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WINTER GARDEN ‘AGLOW’ This dazzling holiday event is not to be missed. Bring the entire family to the Idaho Botanical Gardens for an evening under the stars and 400,000 gleaming lights illuminating the magic of the holiday season. Running from Nov. 28 through Jan. 4 and open nightly, 6-9 p.m., the gardens are brought to life with clever and artful lighted displays that will delight all audiences. On select nights, Santa visits from the North Pole until Christmas, and local choirs fill the chilled night air with carols that help set the stage for a dazzling experience. Serving as the garden’s largest annual fundraiser, Winter Garden aGlow helps to provide funds for a variety of programs at the gardens as well as year-round facilities improvements. Tickets

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FESTIVAL OF TREES A great kickoff to the holiday season is the 36th annual Festival of Trees. Come experience the holiday magic of elaborately decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, and luxuriant home decor held at the Boise Centre and hosted by Saint Alphonsus Foundation. Enjoy visits with Santa, interactive train and LEGO displays, live entertainment and so much more. There is literally something for everyone to enjoy. Each year, proceeds from the Festival of Trees go to help Saint Alphonsus allocate extra healthcare efforts into our community. This year will be no exception as the funds raised will support the women’s mobile outreach program, which helps to bring the latest advancements in screening tools to outlying and rural communities in order to detect cancer in its earliest most treatable stages. Take in the magic Nov. 27 – Dec. 1. The gala is Nov. 26 and the fashion show is Dec. 2. Gala and fashion show require tickets in advance. SaintAlphonsus.org

BOISE TREE LIGHTING Grab a hot chocolate and head to downtown Boise for a fun family tradition. Located at The Grove Plaza, the majestic Christmas Tree glows with 5,200 lights beginning the day after Thanksgiving through the holiday season and into the new year. Each year, the Downtown Boise Association and it’s partners give out an estimated 4,000 candles that participants light before the tree lighting countdown. The Grove Plaza is home to the largest Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Idaho and brings thousands of Treasure Valley residents to the downtown festivities. “Contrary to popular belief, we do not go out into the mountains to get a tree. The tree is always a local, Boise tree and is donated by the family to be the city holiday tree. Boise arborists and parks and recreation employees look all year for a family that would like to donate their tree,” Jordyn Neerdaels, marketing manager at Downtown Boise Association, says. It is free to visit, and the tree will be on display from now until the first of the year. The ceremony will take place the day after Thanksgiving on Nov. 29, from 5-6:30pm. DowntownBoise.org December 2019 | Boise Lifestyle

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I UNDERSTAND WINTER CAN BE A TRYING TIME FOR SOME FOLKS IN THE TREASURE VALLEY. Sometimes it seems like we get the bad aspects (icy roads, inversions and cold temperatures) without many of the recreation opportunities that our friends in the mountains enjoy. At the same time, I look forward to winter and all that it brings, good and bad. It’s part of deal that comes with living in a four-season area. You only get three months of each season, so you want to enjoy the best of what each offers. Winter is no different than the other seasons; there are things we enjoy and others we could live without, and you don’t have to look hard, travel far or spend a bunch of money to find enjoyment during winter. Here are five of them: SNOW Snow is beautiful, and it’s as simple as that. I always marvel at how pristine and elegant the woods, meadows, rivers and mountains look with a fresh coat of snow, and the more it piles up, the more beautiful they look. It also astounds me how places that I know intimately can look new and foreign when there’s a foot or two of snow on the ground. Even if you hate the cold and have no interest in snow sports, head north during winter (wait for a clear, sunny day) and experience the beauty of nature swathed in snow. SKI RESORTS There’s usually something new to experience at Idaho’s ski resorts, and this year is no exception. Bogus Basin and Tamarack installed new lifts, and they’re expected to be ready by ski season. Tamarack has been bustling with development, and it will be cool to see how the resort transforms this winter. Sun Valley and Brundage will offer their usual winter fun. There’s something magical and festive about ski resorts, and Bald eagles spend winter along the Boise River, and they’re an unmistakable bird that turns us all into bird watchers.

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BALD EAGLES Truth be told, I’m not a big bird watcher, unless you consider duck hunting bird watching. But every winter, I catch myself staring at the bare cottonwood branches along the Boise River and waiting to see the tell-tale white head and tail feathers of a bald eagle. Sometimes I even spot them soaring above the river on my morning commute. Eagles winter in the Treasure Valley, and you can spot them anywhere along the Boise River, but they commonly roost in Southeast Boise in the Barber area. You can also–fittingly–spot them around Eagle Island and Lake Lowell, not to mention along the Snake and Payette rivers. FIRES Like most people, I love standing next to a fire on a chilly day, and I am not picky about what kind. It can be a campfire, fire pit, fireplace, wood stove or even a gas fireplace. I love to feel the intense heat washing over and soaking into me. Few things are better after spending a day in the cold outdoors than warming my bones in front of a fire. It’s a simple pleasure I look forward to during winter. BUNDLING UP Going outdoors is like a grudge match against Old Man Winter. He can’t keep me inside regardless of what frigid temperatures and blustery weather he sends. That’s because I have a closet full of clothes that are my armor against winter. I like putting on layers and braving the elements, and I get a giddy thrill when I am out in single-digit temperatures or blizzard conditions, and I am warm, dry and comfy. It’s like cheating, only socially acceptable and a lot of fun. 30

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appointment, the website can help a would-be volunteer find a need they are

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available to fill. Organized by location with tags for age, group size, and topics

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of interest, it is quick and easy to find volunteer opportunities that work for

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nities for children, youth and the elderly. Businesses and organizations can

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Open nightly 6-9 p.m., the gardens are brought to life with clever and

artful lighted displays that will delight all audiences. On select

nights, Santa visits from the North Pole and local choirs perform.

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The setlist will include songs from the 1994 Miracles: The Holiday Album. Visit MorrisonCenter.com for tickets.

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5 DOGGY TALES: READ ALOUD TO A LIBRARY PUP Library! at Cole and Ustick

From 3-4 p.m. Dec. 5, kids can

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practice their reading skills without worry by reading to a trained therapy dog! Bring your own book or borrow one from the Boise Library collection. A variety of pups are ready to hear tales of adventure, so visit the library each month to meet them all. See BoisePublicLibrary.org for more details.

6 HANDEL'S MESSIAH

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 807 N. Eighth St.

At 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7, the Boise Philharmonic and Master Chorale will join together to perform Handel's Messiah. This will be the 10th consecutive year for the tradition. For tickets, visit BoisePhil.org. Bring a pair of new, warm socks to help the groups reach the goal of 1,000 donated pairs before the end of December!

6 BOISE CHRISTMAS SHOW Expo Idaho

Check out more than 300 vendors at this year's Boise Christmas Show. The event goes 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 62 and older, and free for children younger than 12.

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experience

GIFT AN

THIS YEAR

DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR musicians will take over the Idaho Capitol for Boise’s TubaChristmas. Members of this unique ensemble

include student musicians from local

high schools, middle schools and colleges/universities, and adult musicians from a variety of professions. It's been a tradition since 1992; you won't want to miss this free event.

8 JINGLE BLADES ICE SHOW Century Link Arena

More than 100 local amateur skaters

will take to the ice to perform everything from a lively rock and roll opening number to classic holiday tra-

ditions. This year’s holiday-themed Jingle Blades features special guest

star, Ashley Clark-US Pro Open Champion, sponsored by TAPHOUSE

will perform "Fire on Ice!" Tickets are available through the CenturyLink Arena Box Office.

14 TOYS FOR TOTS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY BASH

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At 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14, the Boise Bombers Wheelchair Rugby Team and the AdVenture Program present the eighth annual Toys for Tots Wheelchair Rugby Bash! The Bombers will play local rugby teams, but anyone can drop in and play. Whether spectating or playing, bring an unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. For more information, call 208.608.7681.

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Create a new family tradition! Join us for the Christmas Run/Walk Presented by Saint Alphonsus. The race starts and finishes in Downtown Boise at Boise High School. Enjoy hot soup from Create Common Good and Boise Co-Op and bagels from Blue Sky at finish line. The annual Christmas Costume Contest will be held at 9:30am on the Boise High Steps.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Inspired b y S u c c e s s WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? The ability to create positive change in the community and working to leave my corner of the world better than when I came into it. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT? Helping each individual to recognize their strength, value and self-worth, which is at the heart of what we do at the WCA. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU ARE PROUD OF? My family. My husband and I have two children, one of whom is now married with two children of her own. They are all amazing, and I am so lucky that they live close and I get to see them often. HOW DID YOU FIND YOUR CAREER PATH? I followed my passion and embraced opportunities as they presented themselves. My position as executive director allows me to use my skills as a former small business owner and accountant and to draw from experiences gained through many years working in our community. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN PURSUING YOUR CAREER?

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