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June Happenings in the West End – Lots Going On!

The Sandbar Bridge – Neighborhood Meeting – May 28 at 6PM-7PM

On May 28 at 6PM-7PM there will be an Open House at The Riverside Hotel in the Garnet Room, just off the main lobby, to hear about a proposed project. It’s a pedestrian bridge across the Boise River approximately 800 feet downstream from W Main Street; it will be known as The Sandbar Bridge.

For more information, see www.cityofboise.org/planningprocess and the documents are under this project number PLN26-00446. 

Results from the Annual General Meeting Held May 19

About 10 people come to the meeting including three board members. We didn’t have a quorum to open the meeting, so we weren’t able to complete any association business including taking minutes, conducting elections, and adopting the latest bylaws. Official boards members are Justin, Brian, and Tasmyn.

To remedy this situation and be in compliance with our bylaws, the board will meet again in June, appoint two interested neighbors to the board, and then we will be able to proceed with board business.

If you were unable to attend the May 19 meeting and you’re interested in serving on the board, send an email to the board@westendboise.org.

Updating WENA Bylaws – Action Required

West End is updating its bylaws. We would like our membership to review them over the next 30 days and respond to a feedback survey via this link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfBiqTwtbi…/viewform…

The original bylaws are posted on the website here: https://drive.google.com/…/1bX3h5F0bv7De…/view

The revised bylaws are here: https://docs.google.com/…/1O20sHPpXfI9546oCBi76…/edit…

Fairview Park Grand Opening – June 1

Save the date! The West End invites you to join us and the City of Boise leaders and project partners on Monday, June 1, at 4 PM. Following short remarks and a ribbon cutting, attendees are invited to enjoy a sweet treat from Sunset Soft Serve.

The renovated park has new tennis and basketball courts, and updated playground equipment.

Come celebrate with us!

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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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