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.

Fitness at Fairview

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.

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! 

Lauren

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022 AT 5 PM – 9 PM

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.

For the full schedule of dates and parks visit: 

http://www.lostgrovebrewing.com/…/neighborhood-concert…

More specific information regarding local artist lineups can be found on the Morrison Center website. www.morrisoncenter.com

Lost Grove Brewing will be selling beer, wine, and cider. No outside alcoholic beverages permitted.

Parking is limited. Biking and/or walking is highly encouraged.

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.

Future classes:
July 30
August 27
September 24

The West End Annual General Meeting (AGM) is upcoming on May 17th at Fairview Park. Five board member seats are up for election and we welcome any nominations for members that are interested in getting more involved in the neighborhood. Board members are elected for two years terms and are asked to attend monthly board meetings, and participate in NA committees, events, and issues as they are interested and available.

Current West End NA Board Members

Term Ends	Date Elected / Appointed	Term Ends	Elected/ Appointed	Officer/Special Position
Brian Chojnacky	7/21/2020	2022	Elected
Brian Knight	7/21/2020	2022	Elected
Cali Edson	7/21/2020	2022	Elected	Vice President/Web master
Chris Testa	7/21/2020	2022	Elected	President
David Anderson	7/21/2020	2022	Elected	Development Coordinator
Tasmyn Sethi	7/21/2020	2022	Elected	Facebook
Anita Claridge	5/18/2021	2023	Elected	Treasurer
Greg Parker	5/18/2021	2023	Elected	Real Estate outreach
Xanti Alcelay	5/18/2021	2023	Elected
Lauren Pennisi	5/18/2021	2023	Elected	Secretary
Open		2023	Elected; appoint by President

If you are interested in running for one of the open board seats, or know someone in the neighborhood you believe would make a good board member, please fill out the form below before Tuesday, May 10th.

Meeting minutes from the March 15th neighborhood meeting have been approved.

The West End Annual General Meeting (AGM) is upcoming on May 17th at Fairview Park. Five board member seats are up for election and we welcome any nominations for members that are interested in getting more involved in the neighborhood. Board members are elected for two years terms and are asked to attend monthly board meetings, and participate in NA committees, events, and issues as they are interested and available.

Current West End NA Board Members

Term Ends	Date Elected / Appointed	Term Ends	Elected/ Appointed	Officer/Special Position
Brian Chojnacky	7/21/2020	2022	Elected
Brian Knight	7/21/2020	2022	Elected
Cali Edson	7/21/2020	2022	Elected	Vice President/Web master
Chris Testa	7/21/2020	2022	Elected	President
David Anderson	7/21/2020	2022	Elected	Development Coordinator
Tasmyn Sethi	7/21/2020	2022	Elected	Facebook
Anita Claridge	5/18/2021	2023	Elected	Treasurer
Greg Parker	5/18/2021	2023	Elected	Real Estate outreach
Xanti Alcelay	5/18/2021	2023	Elected
Lauren Pennisi	5/18/2021	2023	Elected	Secretary
Open		2023	Elected; appoint by President

If you are interested in running for one of the open board seats, or know someone in the neighborhood you believe would make a good board member, please fill out the form below before Tuesday, May 10th.