Happy weekend, Meridian! In today’s happening-today edition: Baby essentials drive, Scentsy warehouse shakeup, and Touch-A-Truck + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Supporting local families: Meridian and Treasure Valley shoppers stepped up for babies as Albertsons' 20th annual Community Baby Shower collected diapers, formula and more, benefiting Family Advocates, Baby Haven and Idaho AEYC -- read how donations helped.
Mixed-use plan reconsidered: Meridian sent the 400-home Syringa Crossing plan to planning and zoning commission for reconsideration after increasing office and retail space. Highway 69 access waiver was granted, but connectivity worries remain -- see the planning changes.
Growth shift reshapes plans: Months after layoffs, Scentsy said it would shed a Meridian 210,000-square-foot warehouse built in 2021, used for overflow inventory, and is considering sale or lease as growth cools -- see Scentsy’s next move.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Craving the coast? Skip the long drive to the ocean, Lucky Fins Meridian delivers fresh oysters, handcrafted sushi, and grill favorites in a bright, easygoing space. Perfect for a midweek reset or a casual date, order a roll, share some fish tacos, then let the vibes handle the rest.
Dial in your swing: Premier Golf is a membership-based, private simulator studio using Trackman, the same tech the pros trust, so you get real numbers and real improvement. It’s got a country club vibe without the fuss... pick a course, bring a buddy, and finally fix that pesky slice before league night.
Game night, upgraded: Meridian friends, if your crew needs a this-week escape without leaving town, VR1 Arcade brings an 8-player free-roam VR arena, retro cabinets like Killer Queen, and fresh-made food and drinks. Grab a time, trash-talk responsibly, then call it cardio.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Meridian Main Street Market @ Meridian City Hall Plaza | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Meridian Main Street Market is filling City Hall Plaza with local artists, produce, live music, and food trucks. Bring the kids, the dog, and that tote from the trunk, then linger in the shade, play lawn games, and raid the Meridian Library bookmobile.
🚚 Touch-A-Truck @ The Childrens Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Parking lot takeover alert, the free annual Touch-A-Truck returns with a whole fleet for the kids to climb, honk, and explore. Translation, you sip coffee, they burn energy, everyone sleeps well. Expect shiny rigs, friendly pros, and maximum horn honks.
🚗 Father’s Day Weekend Car Show @ Meadow Lake Village | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Father's Day Weekend brings a car show full of high-octane nostalgia and fresh wax, all supporting the Alzheimer’s Association. Expect chrome, tales of when gas was cheap, and dads explaining carburetors to anyone nearby, a proper cruise down memory lane for a good cause.
💃 Illusion Dance Studios 7th Annual Recital - The Wizard of Oz @ Nampa Civic Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Follow the yellow brick road, no tornado needed, as Illusion Dance Studios brings The Wizard of Oz to life in a recital with ballet, tap, and hip hop. Dancers of all ages bring courage, brains, and heart, and you get neighborly pride and misty eyes.
🪴 12" Planter w/ IOD Paint Inlays @ Mustard Seed Home Decor & More (Nampa) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – If your patio still sports that sad nursery pot, make a 12-inch planter with Iron Orchid Designs paint inlays. Choose bold, botanical, vintage, or modern vibes, nail the painted-in look, and seal it for indoors or out. No experience needed, supplies and lunch included.
🎗 2nd Annual Gala @ Silverstone Plaza | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – If you like your galas with a side of bingo, this second annual shindig is your sweet spot. Break out the nicer shoes and your lucky dauber, then settle in for raffles, laughs, and the kind of small-town glamour we actually enjoy.
🧘 Free Community Yoga @ SO|ME Amp at Pinnacle | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Free community yoga is happening on the AMP lawn, courtesy of Yoga Six Nampa. Bring your mat, your creaky joints, and the kids if you must, for an all-ages, low-pressure stretch where you breathe, loosen up, and claim inner peace without buying anything but coffee. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Meridian report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 19%
A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 0%
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