Please join us on Saturday, October 29th from 4-7pm at Fairview Park for a Halloween themed block party. We have games and activities planned for the event but want to make you aware of THREE contests:
1. House Decorating Contest- WENA will be awarding the three best decorated houses on Saturday morning, October 29th so get your spooky decorations out in preparation for Halloween. An award sign will be posted in your front lawn if you have won.
2. Costume Contest- Make sure to check-in at the WENA table on Saturday during the block party to enter your costume for the costume contest. Winners will be announced during the block party around 6pm.
3. Pumpkin Carving Contest- Please bring your carved pumpkin to display at the block party. (**NOTE: We will not be carving at the block party). Winning pumpkins will be awarded a prize during the block party on Saturday the 29th.
The monthly neighborhood meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month, which is this Wednesday, September 21st. The meeting is still held in Fairview Park at 6:30 p.m. All members and public are welcome to join. A tentative agenda will be shared here and through the email distribution list before the meeting.
Join us Saturday, September 24th at 9AM at Fairview Park on 23rd and Idaho. Grace Alford, CPT, will lead a fitness class. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring a mat or blanket.
Fitness at Fairview 8/27August Fitness class including Pilates, yoga and stretching
This one hour class will be a circuit style, cardio based class that utilizes body weight exercises to give you a full body workout and help you develop muscle and cardiovascular endurance.
All instructors are from our neighborhood. Donations accepted.
In an effort to continue to reach our residents, board members will write a monthly blog post. You will hear from each board member, once a month. This month, Lauren Pennisi shares her neighborhood favorites with you.
I love discovering hidden treasures, especially when they’re in walking distance of my house. As a long-time resident of this neighborhood, I have seen many changes but there are some constants and some new favs. What am I talking about? Food, of course! Well, mostly food, and a couple of other retail thrills.
Constants include Capri diner on Fairview near McDonald’s. The food is always good and hot but my personal favorite is the cornbread; it’s slightly sweet as though there’s a dash of honey. Best ever! Open daily 6am-3pm.
Then there’s soup. My main criteria is that it must be hot! Piping hot! Steam curls wafting off the top. Otherwise it goes back. Sushi Joy has the best wonton soup. Not only is it hot but includes veggies too. A quart makes a meal for me. (Btw, that location used to be a Denny’s way back when. Then some kind of dinosaur-themed diner, which didn’t last long, and then it became Sushi Joy. I those are the highlights of its history.) Open six days a week, 6am-3pm. Closed Monday.
For retail therapy, I always stop by Forget-Me-Not on State Street. You may pass by it because it’s sandwiched between the car wash and Capital Lumber. Great vintage finds, friendly staff. In fact, they’ve all become friends and I love to go and chat with them. Lots of laughs and connecting about mutual friends. Open Wed-Sat, 11-5pm.
New to the neighborhood and fast becoming a favorite is Press & Still. An expert blending scents and perfumes, Elisha is so creative with her blends of essential oils and teas. Another location that you may miss as you go buzzing down State Street. You’ll find her shop next to 27th Auto and the Barber Shop. Parking in back. Open Wed-Sat, 11-3pm.
All these treasures are right here in the West End. I hope you’ll take some time to explore and share any of your treasures with me!
Check out the meeting minutes from the August board meeting, held on Wednesday, August 17th at Fairview Park. Notable highlights from the meeting are the Veolia water report and the new Harvest Festival!
Read both meeting minutes and the water report below:
Come join us for the third Fitness at Fairview class; it’s a one-hour, all fitness levels class on Saturday, August 27, at Fairview Park at 9AM. Instructor Carla Whitish will include stretching, core, gentle Pilates, and some yoga poses. Wake up your mind and body! Bring a mat (2 if you have them) and some water. Carla is looking forward to meeting you, friends, and family.
Join Jack City Fitness at Fairview Park for a morning of full body interval training and community!
This total-body workout is the ideal combo to get fit for any of your seasonal sport or hobby while allowing you to challenge your body and be fun at the same time! The variety will improve not only your body, but your brain as well. Regardless of your experience or fitness level, each exercise can be scaled to fit your personal level. This session will be a mix of strength and cardiovascular endurance timed training.
This class is perfect for you if: *You’re looking for a fun twist on your boring workout routine
* You love being outside
*You just want to spend an hour of your day burning calories by learning new and exciting exercises with your neighbors
50 Minute Class Structure:
1. Warm-Up/Mobility 2. Muscular Activation 3. Full Body HIIT(Timed Interval Training) 4. Cool Down/Diaphragmatic Breathing
What to Bring:
*Water
*Yoga Mat or Towel
Meet the Instructor and Fellow West Ender – Alicia Parker
Alicia Parker General Manager / Fitness Coach, Jack City Fitness
Boise PDS has announced the next round of presentations for the draft zoning code. The city will release a new draft with updates on July 12, following a Boise City Council work session. A full outreach summary report, including survey results, is available here.
The city will host three open houses to meet with residents and discuss the updates. Each open house will begin with a short presentation from city staff, followed by Q&A, and an opportunity to speak directly with staff on different aspects of the draft. Residents are encouraged to attend and can RSVP here.
July 14 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Library! at Hillcrest
July 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Main Library
July 28 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Quail Hollow Golf Course Club House
Lost Grove Brewing is hosting a free concert in the West End!
Join us from 5-9 pm for live music from local musicians, food trucks, and vendors. Admission is FREE, so gather your family and neighbors for a fun night out.
**Please bring your own reusable cup for draft beer! We will not be providing plastic cups at these concerts!**
This will be the second year of the Neighborhood Concert Series (NCS), where we throw free pop-up concerts in parks around Boise! We partnered with our pals at the Morrison Center to create the NCS to help support live music. Our goal is to make live music more accessible by providing free concerts in rotating neighborhoods around Boise so people all across town have the chance to hear live music without worrying about cost or transportation.
First “Fitness at Fairview” with Carolyn Testa from Studio Lotus Yoga was a great showing at Fairview Park. Three more occurring on the last Saturday of each month this summer.
West End Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a new summer program called “Fitness at Fairview.” It’s a one-hour, instructor-led class for West End residents.
Join us Saturday, June 25, at 9AM at Fairview Park on 23rd and Idaho. Carolyn Testa will lead a vinyasa yoga class. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring a mat or blanket and a towel.
All instructors are from our neighborhood. Donations accepted.
West End Neighborhood Association 