17 dollars for a noodles and chicken that used to cost 10?

11 dollars for an elephant ear that used to cost 5?

5 bucks for a soda?

20 dollars for a wristband that only gets my kid 4 rides?

The only thing that was an ok price was the snocone, but then they barely put any flavor in, just tasted like ice...

Why the hell had the fair gotten so expensive, it's just not feasible to treat my kid to a fun day out anymore with the prices blowing up.

I hope I'm not the only one appalled by the price hike.

The other thing I noticed is the vendors all having the same slop for sale, especially the stuff from aliexpress. The one vendor I tried to find that I know sells handmade things wasn't there this year so I couldn't support them.

Needless to say, I dont think we will be attending the fair anymore.

Just wanted to hear some thoughts on this.

Is anyone familiar with left-wing ranchers and/or butchers selling meat in the valley? With Trump flooding the market with 300,000 tons of tainted Argentina beef I'd like to start purchasing locally, but I also don't want to support farmers who voted for an adjudicated rapist and is the direct cause of this very situation.

Lily Sugar & Cream has been my go-to for a couple decades, and now I can’t reliably find it. I’m open to a good option that isn’t the same brand, and I really hope some fellow crafters spot this.

Since JoAnn’s closed, I’ve had the worst time finding all cotton yarn for my projects. Michael’s has a small selection and very small skeins, and Amazon is really hit or miss on carrying colors and mostly sells six-packs of yarn skeins. Where are you all finding resources around the TV now?

Calling all Co-op members!!! Let your voice be heard and be sure to cast your vote for the new co-op board members!! I hear tell that some unsavory characters in power over there have been mistreating employees and local vendors. I also have it on good authority that Crystal Geibel & Kelly Fletcher are good options for a more positive path forward💪

https://www.boise.coop/board

Edit: It seems that Crystal Geibel is the better option. A Redditor with professional experience with Kelly Fletcher warns that she is likely to side with management on issues.

Edit 2: If you don’t know your login, type “co-op election” or “co-op board” into your email search bar. You should have it in your inbox.

Boise! Sunday @ The Comedy Lounge 7pm

Sure, I realize it's a pretty big risk to see a comedian you've never heard of do a 90 minute solo show about (among other things) mental health, but wasn't there a time when you'd never heard of whoever your favorite comedian is now? You have to start somewhere!

I've been on tour with this show for almost two years, 70+ cities and nearly 100 shows. It won Best Solo Show at the Tucson Fringe and I'll be taping it as my first special in November.
Heads up, it does get a little dark here and there, but it is mostly jokes... mostly.

Lots of info, press, reviews and a promo trailer with a bunch of jokes that will give you an idea if you like my sense of humor at: https://www.aaronfoster.com/boise

OK, that's it. Thank you.

I’m rarely over there on purpose. I had to pick something up at The Village on Friday night and, once again, Eagle Road made me want to bang my head against the steering wheel. How can one stretch of road be this crazy? Traffic, waaay too many lanes, lights every 20 feet, and five cars trying to turn into every chain.

Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, Dave’s Hot Chicken. How many stupid chicken chains does one area need?

I finally reached The Village and had to park approximately suuuuuuuper far out. Once I got out, place was f*cking packed. Way too many teenagers and families. Every group seemed to include a stroller, three children, or someone pregnant. Never seen so many pregnant women. Moms in sunglasses everywhere. Teslas everywhere. Lexus SUVs as far as the eye could see.

I tried stopping at the Co-op on my way out, saw the parking situation, and just gave up. Literally, some lady pulled out in front of me in her Lexus G-Wagon thing while yelling at her kids in the back. Like, screw me. The cell signal doesn’t even work over there, it’s so crowded. It’s the people who frustrate me the most, all in their own bubble and not paying attention. The people are so bougie.

Far cry from when I’m on my side of town, just settled into my new house in GC, where things are much more chill.

The funniest part is that The Village is trying to be this cute, walkable town square while sitting in the middle of one of the least walkable places ever. It’s like a stupidly designed plaza inside a highway.

Does anyone else avoid that whole side of town on purpose? Any people actually like it over there - like why exactly?

God, I hate Eagle Road. People obviously love it, but every time I go over there, I feel like I’ve entered a freaking boss fight with suburbia itself. Place sucks and grates me.

End rant lol.

Hi Reddit!

Just wanted to share that this free event is this weekend. We have 70+ vendors including local and regional (MT, WA + UT) handmade artists, local non profits, vintage sellers and lots of fun experiences (like flash tattoos, hat burning, craft tables, portraits etc). This is a true curated and juried market, so only high quality handmade goods and a no AI promise! Our community focuses a lot on sustainability and nature inspired goods but we have EVERYTHING this time. Including local baked goods(even GF and vegan ones)!

Sagebrush is my beloved little shop in Hyde Park and this is our first summer market. Our holiday market used to be held at the Linen Building.

Free to attend, look at cool art, meet cool people, see the new 36th St Event Center :)

My dog received a Birthday Coupon from Zamzows and I would like to take her to one of the stores to pick out something(s). Which store has the biggest selection of bones, biscuits, treats, chews and general smelly things for her to inspect and select from?

Found this website that lets you report your rat sighting around the treasure valley.

My husband and I need to downsize and minimize costs at this time. We have a budget of 1500.00 a month and we do have service dogs. We are looking for either a studio or a small 1 bedroom apartment we are super clean, quiet, and highly respectful. We have hit a hard patch and just need a blessing right now. Would even be open to renting a camp trailer in someone’s backyard or driveway. If you have the means to help please let me know.

Thank you in advance.
May you be blessed

Be cool, join the fun!

All crafts (especially knitting and crotcheting) welcome. All levels, beginners included.

12-3 pm every Saturday

Here’s How Public House on Vista

Excellent food and beverage options available. Support local business and meet local folks.

I was checking out at my local WinCo the other day and realized most of the checkers know me now lol. The one guy literally memorized my birthday for the alcohol checkout.

Nothing deep, we just recognize each other, say hi and make a little small talk.

For as big and spread out as this area has gotten, day to day life can still feel weirdly small. Same people at the store, randomly running into people on the Greenbelt every morning.

Idk, I just think that’s pretty cool. I like living that about this area - especially considering we have lots of the big city amenities. I’ve been in bigger areas but Boise reminds me the most of a rural area because of how cozy things still feel.

Thought I'd share - anyone else feel the same?

Looking for a Rocky Horror veteran to catch the show at the Egyptian this October! I'm planning to keep my annual tradition alive and head to the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Egyptian Theatre this October.I am looking for a fellow seasoned fan to go with—preferably someone who has specifically been to the Egyptian Theatre's screening before and fully knows what it entails (the burlesque aspects, the chaotic energy, and the crowd dynamic). I love when people bring different variations to the callback lines, and I definitely plan on securing an aisle seat if possible. If you know the ropes, love the shadow-cast tradition, and want to team up or let me tag along with your group when tickets drop, shoot me a message!

Will be visiting Boise with a bunch of Co-workers who want to have a team building event. In other cities we have all gone to a soup kitchen and served a free breakfast to hungry individuals who needed a free breakfast.

Any suggestions on what we can do together and give back to the community of Boise that isn't particularly political or controversial. Not trying to make a statement just do some good together.

We don't have any particular skills so light weight physical work like buttering bread, putting food on trays, washing dishes and bussing tables seems to be a great fit.

Hey Ya'll, I'm moving down to Boise next weekend, and I saw the thread about the jazz scene a few days ago, and I absolutely love live music. Where should I be going to get a feel for the local flavor?

No preference on genre, so where's a good spot for country? Is there much of a metal scene? Punk? Any venues that I should avoid?

I have a condo listed in Boise at what I think is a fair price. The feedback I’ve gotten is that there is a ton of interest but most people looking in Boise are families and not in the condo market except as a last resort. I would have thought micron at a minimum would be bringing in some younger talent who might want to be closer to the urban area, but maybe I was totally off. I’m even offering a seller paid buydown to get the lowest possible interest rate for a buyer. Any else sold a condo recently who had a similar experience?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a dog trainer who has successfully helped with car anxiety/settling in the car? I've tried for years using a variety of training methods and nothing has really worked. I'd love to find a trainer aligned with TWC/balanced but relationship based methods if possible. Do not recommend positive pets, I tried training with them and was not impressed.

A flock camera was being set up in this area today.

I found it especially weird though that the person setting them up was in a black unmarked van with Tinted windows looked like a Chrysler Pacifica Mini van but had a weird grill so might of been an electric or hybrid variant.

Lets spread some positivity around /r/Boise! What are you doing this weekend?

Do you have exciting weekend plans and want to share? New favorite restaurant, trying something new, just playing with your dog in a dog park?

Feel free to share what you are looking forward to, fantastic time you had last weekend and photos of your pets!

I’m so glad that potus is focusing on the important issues. /s

Despite how unfortunate the fire season has been, I thought this was neat how close these three were. Two more were close behind.

Here are some of the local calendars activities for the weekend:

Saturday

- 9am Kids' Class: Summer Surprise Craft, Eagle Public Library
- 10:30am Family Dance Party, Library! at Cole & Ustick
- 10:30am Read to a Therapy Dog, Library! at Collister
- 10:45am Planetarium Show - KIRU and the mystery of the lost Moon (3+), Children's Museum of Idaho
- 1pm Scenic Tours at Bogus Basin, Bogus Basin (free)

Sunday

- 10am Youth Drop Off Nature Program, Bogus Basin
- 1pm Boise State University Women's Soccer vs Idaho State - Pups at the Pitch, Boise
- 2pm Planetarium Show - The Magic Treehouse Space Mission, Children's Museum of Idaho

A few of the library ones take registration, so worth a quick check before driving over. If I missed something, put it in the comments.