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December Happenings in the West End – Final Edition – Season’s Greetings!
Tag: Events
December Happenings in the West End – Early Edition
Happy Thanksgiving from the West End Neighborhood Association Board!
Get Your Turkey Trot On! Thursday, November 27, at 9AM
Adults and kids can still register to participate in the annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at 9AM. Register now and pick up your packet at Shu’s Idaho Running Company (Albertson’s Marketplace on State Street) these days and times:
- Saturday 11/22 10pm – 5pm
- Monday 11/24 12pm – 6pm
- Tuesday 11/25 12pm – 6pm
- Wednesday 11/26 12pm – 3pm
The run starts and Cecil Andrus Park and continues through the West End!
For more information about the run, check this website: https://turkeyday5kboise.com/boise/
Helping Those in Need This Season
Stay tuned for WENA’s annual collection to help those in need. Board Member Katie Erley is leading this effort and will have more details about dates, locations, and worthy charity.
Meet Your WENA Board – December 16 at 5:00PM
Instead of a typical board meeting, we’re mixing it up and feeling festive! Join your board members at Gil’s K-9 at the corner of 25th and Main. Happy Hour starts at 4PM and lasts until 6PM. Board members will be there at 5PM and how long they stay is open. Come when you want. No host bar. Food is available to order. Stop in and enjoy the great neighborhood vibe.
Fairview Park Construction Continues
Fairview Park renovation is well underway For more information about the Fairview Park improvements, click here.
City of Boise’s project manager Jason Miller, provided the following update as the project comes into the home stretch:
- Project is on schedule to be complete by the end of calendar year, weather dependent.
- Playground audit is complete, and remaining items are to be addressed in the next few weeks.
- Playground surfacing has been repaired
- Basketball goals should be installed in the next few weeks
- Focus is on finish grading and installation of street van accessible parking.
- Contractor is preparing to complete asphalt and street repair in early December.
- Building repairs are still underway and should be done in early December.
- Basketball court striping depends on the weather and will happen as soon as the courts dry and are within temperature specifications.
- There are two tennis courts and one court is striped for two pickleball courts but you must bring your own net.
The southeast corner of the park will not be affected by the renovation project.
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November Happenings in the West End
Design Review Meeting – November 12 at 6:00PM
The proposed design of the River District Hotel (3150 Main Street) is scheduled for review by the Design Review committee on November 12th at 6 pm at City Hall. Agenda is here.
For more information about the proposed design project. check the City’s website here.
If you cannot attend the meeting, submit written comments to Katelyn Menuge, Senior Planner, at kmenuge@cityofboise.org by 5 pm Friday, November 7th.
WENA Board Meeting – November 18 at 6:30PM
Join the board for its November meeting; it’s the last one of the year! Agenda will be posted here.
See you at the First United Congregational Church on 23rd Street between Pleasanton and Woodlawn.
Fairview Park Construction Continues
Fairview Park renovation is well underway For more information about the Fairview Park improvements, click here.
City of Boise’s project manager Jason Miller, provided the following update:
- Project is on schedule to be complete by the end of the calendar year, weather dependent.
- Playground installation is complete, pending safety audit scheduled for week of 11/17.
- Playground surfacing that was damaged during shipping is scheduled for repair this month.
- Basketball court will be poured week of 11/10.
- Contractor will begin ACHD improvements on Bannock this month.
- Building repairs are awaiting final door frames and doors scheduled to arrive in early December. Electrical repairs are scheduled for November.
- Begin landscape and irrigation repairs.
- Maybe striping the basketball court if weather permits.
- There are two tennis courts and one court is striped for two pickleball courts but you must bring your own net.
The southeast corner of the park will not be affected by the renovation project.
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October Happenings in the West End
Neighborhood Meeting – October 1 at 6:00PM
A proposed development at Whitewater Blvd and Moore Street by Gardner Group will be explained at Whitter Elementary Library today at 6PM. If you can attend, please do! The proposed development includes townhomes and single-family homes.
WENA Board Meeting – October 21 at 6:30PM
Join the board for its October meeting. Agenda will be posted here. (The September meeting was cancelled.)
See you at the First United Congregational Church on 23rd Street between Pleasanton and Woodlawn.
Emergency Preparedness Workshop – October 22 at 6PM
Ada County Emergency Management is hosting free informative classes to help folks prepare for emergencies and disasters that may affect our community. There were three scheduled sessions in September and the last session is October 22 at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. View more information about library calendar events: https://boisepubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar/bpl?t=g…
This training is free and open to everyone. For questions, contact Ada County Emergency Management at 208-577-4750.
City Council Candidate Forum – October 23 at 7PM
A candidate forum for Boise City Council District 6 will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Pierce Park Elementary in Boise. This free, nonpartisan event will feature candidates Jimmy Hallyburton (incumbent), Lisa Sanchez, and Lynn Bradescu. The West End Neighborhood is represented by District 6.
This forum gives voters the chance to hear directly from the candidates about their priorities, ideas, and perspectives on the issues that matter most to Boise’s neighborhoods and residents. Candidates will present their vision for the city, answer questions from the moderators, and participate in a respectful exchange of views to help inform voters ahead of the election.
All members of the community are invited to attend and be part of this important discussion about Boise’s future. This forum is sponsored by The League of Women Voters.
More information about the issues in the upcoming city election can be found here. Election day is Tuesday, November 4.
Fairview Park Construction Continues
Fairview Park renovation is well underway For more information about the Fairview Park improvements, click here.
From City of Boise’s project manager Jason Miller, provided the following update:
- The project is on schedule and expected to complete by the end of the year.
- The playground equipment purchase should be reviewed by city council in September and installation to being shortly afterwards.
- The tennis courts will be striped in September once final post tensioning is complete.
- Utilities are going in now and the contractor will be following utilities with concrete walks in September.
- Restroom will be receiving the designed upgrades in September/ October.
The southeast corner of the park will not be affected by the renovation project.
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September Happenings in the West End
Emergency Preparedness Workshops This Fall
Ada County Emergency Management is hosting free informative classes to help folks prepare for emergencies and disasters that may affect our community. There’s no need to go to every session – just pick the date and location that works best for you. All sessions are 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. View more information about library calendar events: https://boisepubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar/bpl?t=g…
- September 10 – Library at Hillcrest
- September 24 – Library at Bown Crossing
- September 25 – Library at Collister
- October 22 – Library at Cole and Ustick
This training is free and open to everyone. For questions, contact Ada County Emergency Management at 208-577-4750.
Free Tree Program
The Treasure Valley Canopy Network is again offering a free tree per household. For more information and to sign-up, use one of the following links to order a tree: www.tvcanopy.net/freetrees OR www.tvcanopy.net/2025cotc. Learn more about the City of Trees Challenge, the ability to view available trees, and order one for your home. Please note that trees will show as ‘sold out’ until 9am Monday, August 25.
WENA Board Meeting – September meeting is cancelled
September’s meeting cancelled, due to lack of a quorum with several board members traveling.
Next meeting is October 21 at 6:30PM at the First United Congregational Church on 23rd Street between Pleasanton and Woodlawn.
Notable Events Around Town
Boise’s Farmer’s Market continues every Saturday in September at the corner of Shoreline and Americana from 9am to 1PM. For more information, click https://theboisefarmersmarket.com/.
Note there maybe a construction project on Shoreline starting September 6.
Capital City Public Market continues every Saturday in September in downtown Boise, from 9:30am – 1:30PM. For more information, click https://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com/.
Art in the Park begins September 5 in Julia Davis Park; it continues until Sunday, For more information, click https://boiseartmuseum.org/art-in-the-park/
Hyde Park Street Fair begins September 12 in Camel’s Back Park; it continues until Sunday. For more information, click https://www.northendboise.org/hyde-park-street-fair.
For more information about other events happening in September, click https://www.cityofboise.org/events.
Fairview Park Construction Continues
You may have notice Fairview Park renovation is underway For more information about the Fairview Park improvements, click here.
From City of Boise’s project manager Jason Miller, the construction schedule is as follows:
- The project began July 15 and is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
- The park website will be updated as the project progresses.
- The contractor is working with ACHD and there will be intermittent closures on Bannock as the ADA access is installed. Notifications will be per ACHD requirements.
- Construction hours are 7 to 6:30 weekdays and 8 to 6:30 on weekends with prior approval. No weekend work has been requested to date.
The southeast corner of the park will not be affected by the renovation project.
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August Happenings in the West End
Cone with a Cop – August 12
City of Boise is holding a meet-and-great event called, “Cone and Coffee with a Cop” on August 12th at Push & Pour/The Stil at 13 S. Latah St. from 2-4pm. This is a chance to meet with officers and just talk. Please join us!
Fairview Park Construction Continues
You may have notice Fairview Park renovation is underway For more information about the Fairview Park improvements, click here.
From City of Boise’s project manager Jason Miller, the construction schedule is as follows:
- The project begins on July 15 and is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
- The park website will be updated as the project progresses.
- The contractor is working with ACHD and there will be intermittent closures on Bannock as the ADA access is installed. Notifications will be per ACHD requirements.
- Construction hours are 7 to 6:30 weekdays and 8 to 6:30 on weekends with prior approval. No weekend work has been requested to date.
The southeast corner of the park will not be affected by the renovation project.
WENA Board Meeting – August 19
The board meeting Tuesday, August 19, at 6:30PM at the First Congregational United Church on 23rd between Woodlawn and Pleasanton. The agenda is here.
Please join us!
Neighborhood Walk Workshop – August 20
Join us August 20th for an interactive training designed to empower neighborhood leaders in creating safer, more connected, and people-friendly communities.
This workshop will teach you how to plan, lead, and document neighborhood walk audits – powerful tools for identifying issues, sparking conversations, and building momentum for change. Whether you’re focused on pedestrian safety, accessibility, or neighborhood beautification, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to bring people together and turn observations into action.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
- How to plan and organize a successful neighborhood walk event
- How to engage diverse participants and guide inclusive conversations
- Tips for identifying walkability issues like crossings, sidewalks, lighting, and accessibility
- How to capture useful photos and notes for follow-up
- Techniques for reporting findings and collaborating with partners to create solutions
- Resources to help guide next steps
Come ready to move, observe, and share ideas! Wear comfortable attire as we’ll be outside outdoors for a portion of the course. No registration needed.
What: From Sidewalks to Solutions: A Neighborhood Walk Workshop
When: Wednesday, August 20, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Library @ Hillcrest, 5246 W. Overland Road in the Butte Room
Emergency Prepardness Workshops This Fall
Ada County Emergency Management is hosting free informative classes to help folks prepare for emergencies and disasters that may affect our community. There’s no need to go to every session – just pick the date and location that works best for you. All sessions are 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. View more information about library calendar events: https://boisepubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar/bpl?t=g…
- September 10 – Library at Hillcrest
- September 24 – Library at Bown Crossing
- September 25 – Library at Collister
- October 22 – Library at Cole and Ustick
This training is free and open to everyone. For questions, contact Ada County Emergency Management at 208-577-4750.
January Happenings in the West End
Happy New Year!
Your West End board extends heartfelt wishes to you and your families a happy and healthy 2025!
The Signs are Here! The Signs are Here!
Have you seen the new West End Neighborhood street signs? It’s been a long journey and the WENA Board Members are excited to finally see the results of a multi-year effort and collaboration
between past and present Board members, our partners at the City of Boise (City), and Ada County Highway District (ACHD) to create an identity logo that represents our neighborhood and to add the logo to street signs at various entry points into our neighborhood.
Some history of our journey: WENA was initially awarded an identity kit grant in Summer 2020 to have local artist, Kelly Knop, create a logo based on what you, and all your neighbors, told us about your favorite qualities of living in the West End. A highlight of the logo project was learning that Kelly had grown up in the West End and that his creativity would reflect his many childhood experiences.
The new WENA logo debuted in June 2021 and quickly put to use at our community building events including HalloWENA and Bark in the Park. Then WENA received a neighborhood improvement grant from the City in August 2022 to build and install street signs of the new logo at sixteen locations in collaboration with ACHD.
Our Board members volunteered a lot of time to canvas the West End to decide the points of entry into our neighborhood that met baseline criteria, such as visibility, multimodal traffic routes, and proximity to city parks and schools. This project ended up having multiple points of contact for multiple tasks, which took two years to complete and trying everyone’s patience.
The new signs started to appear on street corners between Christmas and New Year’s. Perfect timing!
This project is a great example of the community building that can be created with vision,
community partner support, and the volunteer spirit and commitment of a neighborhood
association.
Do you have a project idea that would align with WENAs mission, which is to support safe
multimodal connectivity into and through the neighborhood, preserve and enhance our gorgeous tree canopy, and maximize neighborhood access to the outdoors? Please come share at the next board meeting!
WENA Board Meeting – January 21st at 6:30pm
The next board meeting will be at Casanova Pizza on Tuesday, January 21, at 6:30pm. Join us! The agenda is here.
Finch on Fairview – New Housing Project
A new garden apartment project is planned for the intersection of 27th and Fairview; it’s called Finch on Fairview. This project consists of 40 units in a two-phased construction project that will begin July 2025. 10 units are affordable housing.
View the design renderings here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FdhlNESGK8QCGM1ES7pmRFQ5o-NRiKoC
Architects will be presenting their design to the Design Review Commission in February.
More to come about this project.
December Happenings in the West End
Reminder – No December Board Meeting
The board is skipping a meeting this month and will return January 21, 2025.
Holiday Drive Seeks Donations
Board Member Katie Erley organized a donation drive for community members who could use help this holiday season. Bring your donations to 2321 W Madison Ave. from now until December 22. She will ensure donations are distributed to the The City Light Home for Women and Children.
For more information about possible donations that are needed, consider this list:
Neighbor Meeting for Proposed Housing Complex – December 16
The developer for a proposed 80-unit multi-family, affordable housing complex at 170 S 28th Street is required to hold a meeting with neighbors and business owners prior to submitting their plan for Design Review and Building Permit.
Meet Developer Patrick Boel at Clairvoyant Brewing on 2800 W Idaho Street from 6 to 8PM to view site plans and ask questions. For more information, contact Patrick either by phone (208.271.7281) or email (patrick@rndhouse.com).
Members of the WENA board will attend too.
Holiday Movies at The Egyptian Theater
Every December, The Egyptian shows Christmas favorites. Check out the schedule here.
City Events in December
Check out the City’s calendar of events December through January 2. You’re sure to find something that will get you in the holiday spirit.
Best Wishes for 2025!
2nd Annual Halloween Walkabout
You are invited to the West End’s second annual Halloween celebration! More information can be found on our Facebook page, where you are encouraged to RSVP!
West End Neighborhood Association 