Boise VA Employee Association

Boise VA Employee Association It’s about YOU!! The minimum time commitment is a one-hour meeting once a month. We are the only VISN 20 medical center with an active VAEA.

The Boise Veteran Affairs Employee Association (VAEA) is an employee volunteer group whose goal is to build the morale of the employees and make Boise VA one of the best places to work. The Veteran Affairs Employee Association (VAEA) is an employee volunteer group whose goal is to build the morale of the employees and make Boise VA one of the best places to work. The goals are to have fun, get to

know your fellow employees, recognize employees’ efforts, and feel connected and involved to your workplace in a unique way. Employee involvement is imperative to the group’s success. Please consider volunteering for a position. Remember, it’s a great way to meet colleagues, build relationships, and get involved in your VA employee community! All funds collected by the Boise VAEA are used to support VA employees locally.

11/26/2025

Here’s a free opportunity to stop by and make an ornament to hide during the upcoming Meridian Ornament Hide and Seek which will take place December 4 & 5 in downtown Meridian! Choose from two ornament making sessions on December 4 from 11am-1pm or 4-6pm at Treasure Valley Arts (1530 W. State Street in Meridian). Learn more at https://meridiancity.org/christmas.

11/24/2025

🍪 Gunfighter Cookie Drive – Sweet Support for Our Troops! 🇺🇸
It’s that time again! The annual Gunfighter Cookie Drive is here, and we’re calling on our incredible community to help send a little love — and a lot of cookies — to the brave men and women of the 366th Fighter Wing, the Gunfighters!
Every year, we come together to bake, donate, and package thousands of cookies to bring homemade comfort and holiday cheer to those who protect our freedom. ❤️✨
How You Can Help:
🍪 Bake your favorite cookies (no frosting or perishable fillings)
📦 Package cookies by the dozen in secure containers
📍 Drop them off at your collection site by December 8th
Let’s show our Gunfighters that their community is behind them — one cookie at a time!
Thank you for your support, your generosity, and your commitment to uplifting our troops. 💛

11/15/2025

🌟 SkillBridge Workshop for Employers 🌟

📅 November 20, 2025
🕘 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST

Are you an employer interested in connecting with highly dedicated, motivated military talent?

Join us for an informative SkillBridge Workshop to learn about the DoD SkillBridge Program — a unique opportunity that connects businesses with service members during their last 180 days of service.

What is SkillBridge?
The program gives military members valuable career training and work experience while providing employers with elite workforce candidates. It’s a true win-win: businesses gain skilled employees, and service members gain real-world experience and career pathways.

Who should attend?
✅ SkillBridge Employers: Companies looking to hire highly motivated, disciplined talent.
✅ SkillBridge Career Seekers: Current military members seeking career experience in their last 180 days of service.

👉 Register today: https://info.idahoveterans.org/skillbridge-workshop-for-employers

11/15/2025

FREE LEGAL CLINICS! Please register to attend by calling 208-422-1064.

11/11/2025
11/08/2025

November 21, 22, and 23 is the opening weekend of the best Christmas party in the Valley! Don't take our word for it - we were just voted "Idaho's Best Seasonal Event." Here are some reasons why:

- Ice skating rink and ribbon
- Over 1 million Downtown Christmas lights
- 60+ artisan vendors
- Food trucks
- Specialty food vendors
- Live reindeer on display (Sunday only)
- Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Musical Christmas Tree
- Flaming dragon in the creek
- Small business shopping
- Curated menu items from your favorite Downtown eateries

Visit here to learn more and get your ice skating tickets!
https://www.indiancreekplaza.com/winter-wonderland

Thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting Partner
ICCU

Meet & Greet Santa brought to you by
First Interstate Bank

Disney Characters brought to you by
Motto Mortgage Achieves NMLS 2462757

Christmas Carolers brought to you by
Pella Windows and Doors

Mobile Stage Entertainment brought to you by
D.L. Evans Bank

Reindeer (Sunday only) brought to you by
Floor & Decor

Activity Partners:
Columbia Bank
EcoView Windows & Doors
Champion Windows
Bath Fitter
Leafguard Brand Gutters
Renewal by Andersen of Boise
COUNTRY Financial

11/08/2025

🎬 Brothers After War – Movie & Seminar | Nampa

📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Dr, Nampa, ID 83687

Join us for a FREE event honoring veterans, military members, first responders, and their families!

✨ Event Highlights:
- Screening of “Brothers After War”, produced by Gary Sinise
- Light lunch provided 🍴
- Engaging discussion following the movie

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, reflect, and be inspired by the experiences of our heroes.

RSVP & Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brothers-after-war-movie-and-seminar-tickets-1528142026939

11/08/2025

🚤 Join CCSO Marine Patrol for a free, one-day boating safety course tomorrow, November 8, at the Marine Patrol Office at Lake Lowell Park (12974 Iowa Ave., Nampa).

Learn essential boating skills, Idaho laws, and safety tips — and earn your NASBLA boat safety card, valid in all 50 states! There will also be a second course on Saturday, November 22.

👉 Register for either course online at www.canyoncounty.id.gov/free-boating-safety-course/ or by emailing Sgt. Jason Roberts at [email protected]

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

11/08/2025

Meridian will celebrate Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00 am, with a public ceremony at the Rock of Honor Veterans Memorial located inside Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park (1900 N. Records Avenue, Meridian). This patriotic and inspiring event, hosted by the Rock of Honor Board and other local veterans organizations, will pay tribute to our nation’s military service members and will feature a keynote address, a wreath laying, a rifle salute, music and more. Red poppies, the nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served in all wars, will be available at the event. The gathering is expected the last approximately 45 minutes. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or lawn blankets, and umbrellas if inclement weather is expected.

11/05/2025

This November, Whole Health is celebrating Veterans and their caregiving families by promoting the power of gratitude and VA resources, such as the Caregiver Support Program and Whole Health Pathway. www.caregiver.va.gov

11/02/2025

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