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Rise and shine, Meridian!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: New Spoonful Ice Cream shop, puppy yoga, and a Pokémon TCG tournament + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Meridian protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

From mobile to storefront: Spoonful Ice Cream is bringing its first shop to 1518 N. Main Street in Meridian, with around 20 flavors, 20 toppings, and an opening expected by late March — get all the details.

Community input shapes attendance zones: West Ada is redrawing school boundaries as Star prepares for Independence Elementary opening this fall. Meridian-area families may weigh sibling placements or open enrollment, and Star will see first changes — get details on boundary changes.

What Idaho taxpayers should know: Idaho tax refunds may be delayed while the state updates forms for new deductions. Over 10,000 have enrolled in the Parental Choice Tax Credit, open until March 15 — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Get prepared at free community fair
• Explore how daily movement boosts health
• Enjoy a free concert with Dennis Keck
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Wing night upgrade: Eight Thirty Common quietly does the most with wings: sticky in the right ways, a little wicked, finished with peanut crunch and creamy gorgonzola. Pair with a pint and people-watching, and midweek suddenly brightens. You might wonder why you ever settled for basic buffalo.

Small-batch glow, locally made: For a shelf reset, there’s slow-made, botanically infused skincare, tallow lotions, goatmilk soaps, and clean candles from Wild Capri, crafted in Kuna. Scents invite sniffing and sampling, turning weekday routines into tiny spa moments at home.

A local fairway fix: Lakeview Golf Course is casual and fun, with walkable holes, a solid practice range, and a friendly vibe where post-round tales rival the birdies. Skills vary, laughter doesn’t… and mulligans are plentiful, no judgment.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🥂 Sip, Shop & Socialize @ Mustard Seed Home Decor & More | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Craving retail therapy with snacks, neighbors, and none of the Saturday elbowing? Mustard Seed’s first Sip, Shop & Socialize is a ticketed evening with exclusive access to the new expansion, event-only deals, giveaways, tasty bites and beverages. Tickets are limited, consider this your nudge.

🚨 Community Emergency Preparedness Fair @ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If your go-bag is still a grocery sack, swing by this free Community Emergency Preparedness Fair in Meridian. Meridian Fire and Police, health pros, and the Red Cross cover food storage, first aid, fire safety, cybersecurity, and car kits, plus kid activities and freebies.

🃏 Pokémon TCG Tournament @ Phoenix Fire Games | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Meridian and Boise libraries are hosting a Pokémon TCG throwdown at Phoenix Fire Games, with Junior, Senior, and Master brackets in both Standard and Unlimited. Register ahead, bring your deck, and enjoy snacks, friendly battles, and the satisfaction of proving you still have game.

💍 Jewelry Holder (or Decorative Frame) Workshop @ Mustard Seed Home Decor & More | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Roll up your sleeves at this hands-on workshop and turn a custom wood frame into a chic decorative piece or a clever jewelry holder. Paints, IOD moulds, stamps, and lunch are included, because your earrings deserve better than a coffee mug. Space is limited.

🪢 Beginner Macrame Wall Shelf Workshop @ Tona Transformations | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Swap doomscrolling for knots and head to Tona Transformations in downtown Nampa to make a macramé wall-shelf you’ll want to hang. Pick your fringe color, add a crystal, and let them handle supplies, guidance, and the mess. Space is limited, so bring a friend.

🛠 Pickleball Paddle Customization Clinic @ Selkirk Sport Pro Shop | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – This pickleball clinic shows you how to re-grip, weight, and clean your paddle properly, skipping the YouTube rabbit holes. Swing by twice a month, get your setup dialed, and give your elbow a break, then casually unleash that extra pop on the courts.

🐶 Pawsitive Vibes: Puppy Yoga @ Balance Yoga Idaho | Saturday (3/7) at 3:30 PM – Downward dog finally lives up to its name with puppy yoga and a litter of adoptable rottweiler pups. No experience needed, kids welcome with adults, chip in $35-50 to support nonprofits, bring donations, and register early, because adoptions require an application and spots disappear.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/3 The Keepers of the Wood @ Nampa Public Library – 6:00 PM
• 3/4 Mic Drop Wednesdays Karaoke @ Big Al’s Meridian – 6:00 PM
• 3/5 Rock’n Bingo @ Black Pine Saloon – 6:00 PM
• 3/5 Rock’n Bingo @ Level Up Lounge Wine Bar – 6:30 PM
• 3/7 Finely Tuned @ Voodoo Brewing Co – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Sweet Briar @ Maddie’s Wine and Whiskey – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 Karaoke Saturdays @ Dave’s Firehouse – 8:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Meridian report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 55°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 86%

Rain showers and patchy fog before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Patchy fog after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%

Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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