Roundabout Art Project to Showcase Proposals

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The 30th Street Roundabout Art Project has rounded a corner. In June, Boise Weekly reported that an art installation was set to accompany the construction of a roundabout at Whitewater Park Boulevard. Now, the city of Boise is accepting public input on the proposals for the art that will adorn the roundabout.

Three sculptures are under consideration.

The artworks being considered will be on display at Jerry’s Market, located at 819 N. 27th Street, Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 16-18. The pieces will also be on display at Bee Wise Goods (3019 W. State Street.) Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 19-21, and at Idaho River Sports (3100 W. Pleasanton Ave.) Sunday-Tuesday, Sept. 22-24.

At those locations, the public is invited to view the proposals and fill out comment forms that will help the city determine which it will install at the roundabout.

See a photo on the Boise Weekly website

Save the Date – Vets Park Movie Night – Sept 7, 2013

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Join the VPNA and friends for

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BIG SCREEN

SEPTEMBER 7, 8:00 PM, VETERANS PARK

“Hook” is the 1991 recreation of Sir James M. Barrie classic in an adventure for all ages. The now adult Peter Pan (Robin Williams) must return to Neverland to rescue his children from the nefarious Captain Hook. “Hook” is the story of innocents imperiled and innocence regained, of a wondrous place populated by mermaids and fairies, and of the quest to find the child in all of us.

Features Robin William, Dustin Hoffman, and Julia Roberts.

Boise Parks & Recreation will also coordinate field games.
This free movie is presented by Boise Parks & Recreation, The VPNA & Holland & Hart LLP.

Bring some cash to buy popcorn and raffle tickets. All proceeds will benefit VPNA.

If you are a business owner and would like to donate a raffle prize please contact VPNA at vpnaboise@gmail.com

NHS needs help to conduct neighborhood survey

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Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) will be conducting resident surveys in the 30th Street Corridor in Boise and we are looking for volunteers to help conduct the surveys. The survey dates are July 16, 2013 for training and July 20th for conducting the surveys. If there are enough volunteers (25 to 50) we should be able to get all the surveys completed on July 20th.

NeighborWorks America is asking all of it’s member affiliates (240+ organizations) to conduct surveys in their communities. It will be the largest community development impact measurement in the U.S. happening at the same time! There are two purposes to our conducting the survey; the data we get, as well as the relationships that are built.

 This is not a Gallup poll – it should enhance the relationships with the community; this is important. Like you and many others, we are invested in our communities like the 30th Street Corridor. We want to make sure it is a place that you, your family and friends feel good about. These surveys will help us understand the strengths and needs of this area so we can help make it more vital.

Please RSVP by July 1 if you’d like to help. Thank you!

For more information on how you can volunteer to help your Idaho community please contact:

Gina Lyon – Call 258-6216 or Email – glyon@nhsid.org

Green Workshops Coming Up

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Free Sustainable Design and Green Building Toolkit Workshop

When: June 12, 2013 | Boise City Hall Council Chambers | Open to the Public
Boise City Hall • 150 N. Capitol Blvd. • Council Chambers (3rd Floor) • Foothills Room (1st Floor)

Sustainability experts will evaluate the City’s building and land-use codes and offer tools and advice for best practices in sustainable development.
Speakers: Susan Gitlin, US Environmental Protection Agency; Office of Sustainable Communities; Codes, Standards, and Sustainable Design Division (www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-policy-op#OSC) and Brian Dean, Senior Manager from ICF International (www.icfi.com).

Topics include:
•Sustainable Sites & Development Practices
•Water Efficiency- Conservation & Management
•Materials & Resource Conservation
The workshop is presented by the City of Boise and funded by a grant. Please contact Meagan Curtis at 208/395-7871 or mcurtis@cityofboise.org for more information.

Rainwater Harvesting
When: Sat., June 8, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Price: $25 in advance, $30 door
Learn principles, design and construction of various rainwater harvesting systems, among other topics. Presented by Tim Pope, American Rainwater Catchment Systems. Lunch included. For more info call 208-320-8627.
Location: Boise WaterShed | 11818 W. Joplin Road

Roundabout Art – Artists and Community Members Needed

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Work is progressing rapidly on Whitewater Blvd. Below is a picture of the roundabout which is located along the boulevard at Stewart St and the entrance to Esther Simplot Park. The city earmarked $30,000 to fund a public art project inside the roundabout. The request for proposals is now open to Idaho Artists. Additionally, community members are needed to help with the project in various ways.

Idaho Artists are invited to apply for an opportunity to design a public artwork for the new roundabout. The Veterans Park Neighborhood Association received a grant from the Mayor’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant Program for this project and will be involved in the art selection process.

VPNA Community Members: VPNA is searching for a local artist to be on the selection panel, a local business or non-profit representative who is involved in the 30th St. area, and for someone who has previous fundraising experience. If you know of anyone who might be interested in any of the listed capacities please send them our way. This is an excellent (and fun) volunteer opportunity, the panel will consist of representatives from the Boise City Arts and History department, Planning and Development, Parks and Recreation, and ACHD. Please contact VPNA for more information: vpnaboise@gmail.com

More details about the project are available here: http://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/opportunities/call-for-entries/whitewater-park-boulevard-roundabout/

Whiz Kids Daycare and Preschool Enrollment Deal

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Whiz Kids has several openings for summer that they want to fill ASAP.  They are offering an amazing deal for for new enrollees, 50% off of tuition and enrollment fees for the first month now through August when the first months payment is made in advance. Please contact Nici for details.
 
Whiz Kids Daycare and Preschool
http://www.boisewhizkid.com/
2999 W. Moore Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 331-5661
nici@boisewhizkid.com

Concert at the First Congregational Church

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The First Fridays Concert Series is at the First Congregational Church, 2201 Woodlawn, April 5th 2013 at 7:30 pm. The “Birds and the Bs” concert will features music by composers hose name starts with B, and music that is evocative of our feathered friends and will feature musicians from the Boise Philharmonic, Boise Baroque and Boise State University. Free, but a suggested donation of $10 is gratefully acepted at the door.

For more info: http://www.boisechambermusic.wordpress.com/

VPNA Annual Meeting March 18 at 6pm Whittier School

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Please join us for the 2013 Veterans Park Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting.

When: March 18, 2013 at 6pm
Where: Whittier Elementary, 301 N 29th St, Boise, ID 83702

Agenda:

  • Construction update on Whitewater Blvd (30th Street Extension)
  • Esther Simplot Park update from the City of Boise
  • West End Historic Trail update including a first peak at signage and a presentation about the history of Esther Simplot Park area – learn about slaughterhouses, an airfield and gravel mining.
  • Election of officers (if you are interested in joining the board, here is more info)
  • Following the meeting there will be an open house to discuss neighborhood issues with representatives from various organizations.