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Happy weekend, Meridian!
In today’s happening-today edition: Statewide trout stocking, food truck rally goes to the dogs, Jeff Dunham, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
City targets long-term relief: Caldwell’s Linden Street and Ward Road intersection closed March 2 for roundabout construction and is expected to remain shut through spring. No access during work. Meridian commuters should plan detours — get all the details.
Independent music scenes unite: From Downtown Nampa’s Disc-Cover Records to Boise’s Modern Sounds, local record shops are building community with open mics, original art, and rare vinyl finds, all a short drive from Meridian — explore Boise area record stores.
Easy-access angling highlights: Idaho Fish and Game is stocking over 110,000 rainbow trout statewide this month, boosting family friendly fishing at lakes and ponds. Treasure Valley anglers can expect action close to home — see featured fishing spots.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries, not sidekicks: When the craving hits, Boise Fry Company in Meridian makes fries the headliner. Hand-cut Idaho potatoes, cooked Belgium-style, then finished your way with house-made salts and sauces. A burger can ride shotgun if you must; this week’s plan stays crispy.
Grab your discs: Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park hosts a quick, local disc golf loop that fits between errands yet still keeps you chasing birdies. Best with a buddy, it invites that risky hyzer you’ve been pondering, and you’ll share the fairway with plenty of dog walkers.
Subtle glow-up, anyone? At Sculpt Aesthetics, two nurse practitioners blend holistic care with real medical expertise, offering wrinkle relaxers, fillers, lasers, facials, and body contouring. Expect customized plans and natural-looking results that refresh, not redo, so you carry on feeling a bit more you.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💃 “Foundation”: Dance Class @ Idaho Ballroom Dance Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Finally, a beginner-friendly dance class that teaches why your hips do what they do, not just which foot goes where. Foundation breaks movement into fundamentals, adds etiquette and connection for real dance floors, and keeps knees happy. Twenty-five bucks via Venmo, zero ego.
✂ Vintage Spring Decopauge Class @ Tona Transformations (Nampa) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Feel like your walls could use something that isn’t a box-store slogan? Try a Spring Vintage Decoupage Sign class, pick from heaps of retro prints, and make a one-of-a-kind piece. Supplies are included, beginners welcome, and yes, spots vanish faster than patio seats.
🐶 Food Truck Rally Goes to the Dogs! @ Lloyd Square (Nampa) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’re in it for street tacos or slobbery smiles, this food truck rally is going to the dogs. Expect live music, vendors, and beer at Lloyd Square Park downtown, and feel smug knowing every bite helps Nampa Dog Parks. Bring the whole pack.
🍽 Gem State Chapter 36th Annual Banquet @ The Riverside Hotel (Garden City) | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off the good boots, this is it. The Gem State Chapter’s 36th Annual Banquet is peak Idaho social hour, with hearty eats, raffles, and familiar faces. Grab tickets, claim a table, thank yourself later.
🎤 Jeff Dunham @ ExtraMile Arena (Boise) | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Craving laughs that don’t require a subtitles button? Jeff Dunham, aka the puppet guy your cousin quotes at Thanksgiving, hits ExtraMile Arena with his snarky crew. Expect rapid-fire banter, a little irreverence, and a crowd that actually remembers Boise before the roundabouts. Park early.
🍀 St Patrick’s Bingo @ Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge (Nampa) | Saturday (3/14) at 5:45 PM – Nothing beats the best St. Patrick’s Day bingo in town, where the cards are hot, the outfits are green, and the luck is questionable. First 25 snag a gift bag, six free games, two Irish whiskey games, and a mystery food truck, so pregame wisely.
🍀 Celtic Music @ The Village at Meridian | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Kick off St. Pat’s week at The Village in Meridian with an Irish and Scottish set on the green, from toe-tapping reels to ballads. Come early for Killarney Irish Dancers and the Boise Highlanders bagpipes, then linger with coffee, a pint, or your best jig.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Meridian report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 57°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 77%
Rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. West wind 6 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 6 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 3 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
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