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SUMMARY:West Ada Community Collaborative | March
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Community Collaborative is to develop and sustain a meeting space facilitated by West Ada School District to learn about and highlight organizations serving our community. In addition\, this Community Collaborative creates a networking environment where members can better understand the needs of families in our district and provide community assistance where it is needed most. Interested in becoming a member of the Community Collaborative\, or know someone who is? Please join the listserv to stay informed of bi-monthly meetings and activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024-2025 Bi-Monthly Meeting Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome early and bring your lunch at 11:30 AM to eat & mingle with other Collaborative Members. Better yet\, come at 11:15 and grab an amazing\, affordable\, gourmet lunch prepared by our West Ada Culinary Arts students in Café Renaissance! The meeting will start promptly at 12:00 noon and will adjourn no later than 1:30 PM. *Café Renaissance is not open for service until late October 2024 and occasionally not open for lunch on occasional Thursdays. We will send out the menu (if available) with the meeting agenda the week prior to all scheduled meetings. \n11:30-12:00 *optional bring your own lunch\n12:00-1:30 meeting \nThursday- January 16\, 2025\nThursday- March 13\, 2025\nThursday- May 15\, 2025 \nLocation: DSC Training Center-Salmon Room\n1303 E. Central Dr. (East End of the Building)\nMeridian\, ID 83642
URL:https://www.staging.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/west-ada-community-collaborative-march/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Transit Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:This special event brings together leaders\, advocates\, and stakeholders to explore the vital role transit plays in Idaho’s communities and economy. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference for Idaho transit! \nWhere: \nLincoln Auditorium\, Idaho State Capitol: 700 W Jefferson St. Boise\, ID 83702 \nAgenda: \n\n\nContinental breakfast (optional) \n7:30 a.m. \n\nMain Street Station (777 W. Main Street\, Boise\, ID 83702) \n\n\n\n\nKickoff and Introduction from CTAI \n9:00 a.m. | Lincoln Auditorium \n\nMaxine Durand | Chair\, CTAI; Transit Coordinator\, City of Twin Falls \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the Capitol \n9:15 a.m. | Lincoln Auditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Public Transportation at the Idaho Transportation Department \n9:20 a.m. | Lincoln Auditorium \n\nRon Duran | Public Transportation Manager\, ITD \n\n\n\n\nEconomic Impact of Public Impact + Q&A \n9:30 a.m. | Lincoln Auditorium \n\nElaine Clegg | Chief Executive Officer\, Valley Regional Transit \n\n\n\n\nBreak \n10:15 a.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Transportation Economic Case Study: Lewiston + Q&A \n10:30 a.m. | Lincoln Auditorium \n\nSuzanne Seigneur | Transit Manager\, City of Lewiston \n\n\n\n\nConnecting with Elected Officials \n11:00 a.m. | Lincoln Auditorium \n\nSuzanne Seigneur | Transit Manager\, Lewiston Transit System Elaine Clegg | Chief Executive Officer\, Valley Regional Transit \n\n  \nRIDE THE BUS TO THE CAPITOL—On Us!\n🚏 The Capitol is just a quick 10-minute walk or roll from Main Street Station!\n🚌 No matter where you’re coming from\, you can ride the bus straight to @DowntownBoise! \n✨ We are offering a complimentary all-day pass via UMO so you can easily get to the event! 🎟️ Use code: VRT-46LJ-P5LH in the UMO app to ride for free all day! \nLet’s show up for transit—together! \nQuestions? Email leslie@ctai.org
URL:https://www.staging.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/transit-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Idaho State Capitol\, 700 W Jefferson St\, Boise\, ID 83702\, Boise\, ID\, 83702
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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SUMMARY:West Ada Community Collaborative | January
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Community Collaborative is to develop and sustain a meeting space facilitated by West Ada School District to learn about and highlight organizations serving our community. In addition\, this Community Collaborative creates a networking environment where members can better understand the needs of families in our district and provide community assistance where it is needed most. Interested in becoming a member of the Community Collaborative\, or know someone who is? Please join the listserv to stay informed of bi-monthly meetings and activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024-2025 Bi-Monthly Meeting Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome early and bring your lunch at 11:30 AM to eat & mingle with other Collaborative Members. Better yet\, come at 11:15 and grab an amazing\, affordable\, gourmet lunch prepared by our West Ada Culinary Arts students in Café Renaissance! The meeting will start promptly at 12:00 noon and will adjourn no later than 1:30 PM. *Café Renaissance is not open for service until late October 2024 and occasionally not open for lunch on occasional Thursdays. We will send out the menu (if available) with the meeting agenda the week prior to all scheduled meetings. \n11:30-12:00 *optional bring your own lunch\n12:00-1:30 meeting \nThursday- January 16\, 2025\nThursday- March 13\, 2025\nThursday- May 15\, 2025 \nLocation: DSC Training Center-Salmon Room\n1303 E. Central Dr. (East End of the Building)\nMeridian\, ID 83642
URL:https://www.staging.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/west-ada-community-collaborative-january/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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SUMMARY:BUS BEAR BILLY’S SCAVENGER HUNT
DESCRIPTION:BUS BEAR BILLY’S SCAVENGER HUNT | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | JULY 27th & AUGUST 10th  \nBring your family to the Bus Scavenger Hunt\, a journey to find Bus Bear Billy’s lost honey. Along the way become familiar with the bus system and enjoy a fun ride! \n———————– \nMeeting Location: Main Street Station 777 W Main St\, Boise\, ID 83702 \nArrive at 10:30am: First bus will leave at 10:55am \nWhat to Expect: Valley Regional Transit is putting on a Bus Scavenger Hunt! This is for families and children to have fun while learning how to ride the bus. This scavenger hunt follows Bus Bear Billy\, a silly bear who has lost his honey while on the bus! Follow Billy’s tracks on the bus to find and retrieve his honey! This scavenger hunt is for children ages 4-10\, but all are welcome to join. Before joining the action\, download the Umo Mobility App and the ETA Spot App (This is not necessary to participate in the event\, but makes riding earlier!). Make sure to wear sunscreen\, pack a water bottle and prepare for light exercise! Can’t wait to see you there!  \nWhat to Bring: \n\nSunscreen\nWater bottle with a leak proof lid\nGood walking shoes\nA Hat\nA sense of adventure!\n\nBus Pass Prices:  \n\nAdult All-Day Pass: $2.50\n\n\nReduced All-Day Pass: $1.25\n\nFor joining the scavenger hunt\, VRT will provide bus passes for all participants for the day! Download the Umo App to use the code we will provide. Paper passes will be available as well.  \n———————– \nHosts: \nHailee Lenhart-Wees \n\nCommunity Outreach Manager at Valley Regional Transit\n\nSam Walker  \n\nCommunity Engagement Intern at Valley Regional Transit\n\n——————————————————————— \nValley Regional Transit is the Treasure Valley’s regional public transportation authority\, responsible for the management of public bus transit\, specialized van services\, paratransit\, Park & Ride\, and more. We work with other organizations and government agencies to create options that are accessible\, affordable\, and consistent. \nWe connect people with the community they love to live in. \nLearn more at www.valleyregionaltransit.org \n 
URL:https://www.staging.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/bus-bear-billys-scavenger-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Main Street Station\, 777 W. Main St.\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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SUMMARY:BUS BEAR BILLY’S SCAVENGER HUNT
DESCRIPTION:BUS BEAR BILLY’S SCAVENGER HUNT | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | JULY 27th & AUGUST 10th  \nBring your family to the Bus Scavenger Hunt\, a journey to find Bus Bear Billy’s lost honey. Along the way become familiar with the bus system and enjoy a fun ride! \n———————– \nMeeting Location: Main Street Station 777 W Main St\, Boise\, ID 83702 \nArrive at 10:30am: First bus will leave at 10:55am \nWhat to Expect: Valley Regional Transit is putting on a Bus Scavenger Hunt! This is for families and children to have fun while learning how to ride the bus. This scavenger hunt follows Bus Bear Billy\, a silly bear who has lost his honey while on the bus! Follow Billy’s tracks on the bus to find and retrieve his honey! This scavenger hunt is for children ages 4-10\, but all are welcome to join. Before joining the action\, download the Umo Mobility App and the ETA Spot App (This is not necessary to participate in the event\, but makes riding earlier!). Make sure to wear sunscreen\, pack a water bottle and prepare for light exercise! Can’t wait to see you there!  \nWhat to Bring: \n\nSunscreen\nWater bottle with a leak proof lid\nGood walking shoes\nA Hat\nA sense of adventure!\n\nBus Pass Prices:  \n\nAdult All-Day Pass: $2.50\n\n\nReduced All-Day Pass: $1.25\n\nFor joining the scavenger hunt\, VRT will provide bus passes for all participants for the day! Download the Umo App to use the code we will provide. Paper passes will be available as well.  \n———————– \nHosts: \nHailee Lenhart-Wees \n\nCommunity Outreach Manager at Valley Regional Transit\n\nSam Walker  \n\nCommunity Engagement Intern at Valley Regional Transit\n\n——————————————————————— \nValley Regional Transit is the Treasure Valley’s regional public transportation authority\, responsible for the management of public bus transit\, specialized van services\, paratransit\, Park & Ride\, and more. We work with other organizations and government agencies to create options that are accessible\, affordable\, and consistent. \nWe connect people with the community they love to live in. \nLearn more at www.valleyregionaltransit.org \n 
URL:https://www.staging.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/bus-bear-billys-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Main Street Station\, 777 W. Main St.\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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