CWI Ready to Open in Nampa

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The new College of Western Idaho(CWI) located in Nampa, Idaho is ready to open doors starting Spring 2009.  Offering several undergraduate degrees in everything from criminal justice to english.  They also offer a slew of technical degrees including dental assisting, auto body, and accounting.  CWI also offers a number of workforce training courses for no credit.  They have worked with several local companies including Idaho Power, Alliance Title & Escrow, and Hewlett-Packard. 

CWI focuses on low tuition, transferable credit hours, and flexible schedules.  They offer a GED program and the opportunity for high school students to take courses at a fraction of the cost.  Financial aid is available to those who qualify, as well as counseling to stay on track, choose classes, and decide on majors. 
Want more information about this new exciting opportunity?  This month, they are offering a ‘Preview Day’ at CWI.  Visit http://www.cwidaho.cc to learn more and sign up for this intro/tour of the facility.

Hidden Springs Halloween Bash

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Looking for something freaky to do this Halloween?  I don’t know about freaky, but it’s sure to be a good time.  The annual Hidden Springs Halloween Party is kicking off this year with live music, food, and drinks.  It will be Saturday October 25th at the Merc in Hidden Springs.  Wristbands are on sale now can be purchased on the website(www.hiddensprings.com).  It is adults only and will be a blast, as always.  Supercurve will be rocking out on stage, LOTS of wild dancing, and costumes galore.  Come out to Hidden Springs and get your freak on.

Wine is Divine

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Remember the show ’Friends’ that used to run Thursdays on NBC?  All the friends would meet at Central Perk and drink coffee, rehashing the day’s events in almost every episode.  Diving Wine Bar in Meridian is kind of like that.  Low key atmosphere, a huge wine selection, and a limited menu of small food platters.  Serious about learning more about wine?  There is a wine club that meets monthly and sends you home with 2 bottles of wine, covered by the club fee.  On Thursdays they offer Tapas Divinas, delectable food bites that change weekly.  They offer monthly events, and during September there is a special tasting event featuring Italian Wines the 30th from 5-7pm.  Be prepared though, with it’s medieval-style decor and inviting furniture, before you know it you’ll be drinking a glass of wine and rehashing the day’s events long into the night.

2310 Overland Rd., Meridian

Cake Unlike Any Other

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Weddings, birthdays, and special occasions deserve the flavor of Greg Marsh Cake Designs in Eagle, Idaho.  His attention to detail and his talent for creating aesthetically pleasing cakes delivers flawless results, every single time.  Greg takes the time to meet clients, provide samples of different flavors(yummy), and get a true vision of what the clients wants.  His pallet is refined, as is his menu with over 15 flavors to choose from.  Wedding cakes are his specialty but he can whip out a variety of desserts.  If there is a special occasion deserving the very best in cakes, call Greg Marsh at 208.938.6262 or visit www.marshcakes.com.  Our choice: Chocolate cake, chocolate mousse filling, and butter cream frosting.

Garden City new Boise Hot Spot

With land along the Boise River at a premium, it seems odd that one of the best locations has long gone unnoticed.  That is, until now.  With the new Vertex development underway, the Garden City River District is soon becoming a trendy spot.  The location couldn’t be more ideal.  Close to shopping, roadways, the Greenbelt, and of course, the RIVER!  To read more about this exciting new development, check out this articele in the Idaho Business Review: http://idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2008/09/23/Garden-City-development-seeks-to-augment-live-work-create-vision

Avimor Community Doing Trade-Ins

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Avimor Community, located in the Boise Foothills has structured a trade-in program to get momentum in the newest planned community.  They are willing to buy properties at fair market value as a trade for new construction homes in the Avimor Community.  With homes starting under $200k, this program makes it possible for buyers in all price ranges to unload their existing homes and purchase a new home in Avimor.  A website is in place to provide more information about floor plans, location, ammenities, and all the Avimor Community has to offer.  Visit http://www.avimor.com/ for more information about this project or call The Conklin Team at 208-371-7397.

Idaho Meth Project Kicks in Gear

The Idaho Meth Project continues to amp up in order to educate Idahoans about the use of Meth among teens and adults.  Targeting ages 17-21, this campaign is designed to spread the word about usage and prevent more from falling victim to this addictive drug.  The “Not Even Once” slogan is plastered on window stickers, tattoos, radio ads, TV ads, and billboards.  They are looking for opportunities for a continued presence in the community and are looking to speak in public/private schools this fall/spring.  If anyone has more information about it, please comment.  Or, visit the website at www.idahomethproject.org.  On this site, you can also register to be a volunteer, join our district 4!

University of Idaho Rebounds From Slump

The University of Idaho in Moscow has experienced a slump for the last 5 years in their numbers.  2008 attendance shows that for the first time in half a decade, numbers are on the rise.  University of Idaho is thrilled with these results, after spending more than $2 million recruiting students.  The University of Idaho reported reported the largest increase in student growth this fall, when compared to the largest 3 state universities.

Ground Breaking for New Boise Elementary School

Ground broke on the new Whitney Elementary School on the Boise Bench today.

Boise School District officials, parents and students gathered today for the formal groundbreaking.

Boise School Board President Rory Jones spoke about the importance of the day.

“We thank all of you for your involvement in leading us to this groundbreaking today and the successful construction of this school over the course of the next year, and thank you all for sharing this moment with us and for your support of the Boise School District. It is indeed a significant occasion to stand before you on the site that will be the new Whitney Elementary School,” said Jones.

In March 2006, Boise voters supported a $94 million bond to renovate and rebuild a number of schools in the district.

Whitney Elementary is the eighth school construction project in the Boise School District since March 2007.

Art in the Park

This weekend is ART IN THE PARK!!!!

Come experience local art in the park this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Musicians, artists and food magicians will entice all sences.  Wander around, shop and people watch.  It’s a great opportunity to experience all of Boise’s cultural diversification. 

Check out the details…..

http://www.boiseartmuseum.org/events/2008artinthepark.php