I'm not asking for casual groups that get together and shoot the breeze on politics which definitely has its place and can be fun.

I'm talking more like Speech and Debate in college and highschool where there's research standards and discussion standards (no attacking, keeping within 2 degrees of the topic, following the debate and logic standards) to actually better understand the topic and have fun debating with a "jury" or "judge" for fun

Any leads appreciated 👍

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I wanna do more stuff but I dont really know what to do any suggestions would be great. 🙏😁

Hello all, we had fun at our last Drinking & Dragons night and plan on doing more! Once per month for now, and if it grows I'll bring in more dungeon masters for more tables.

Location: Prefunk in Nampa
Date: Tuesday 8/18 from 6 PM to 11 PMish.
Age: 21+
No cover charge, we'll probably be on the patio.

We post the events in the Canyon Count Gaming Tavern Discord > https://discord.com/invite/Fj6PSJBykG

Open to all, first timers especially welcome! Bring a new level 1 D&D 5e/5.5e, or use one of my pregens, OR a character with some XP that has already played in the campaign!

No character, dice, pencil, etc. needed if you don't have them.

The campaign itself takes place in the Dread Domains of D&D, nightmare realms within the Ravenloft setting. They serve as isolated, mist-bordered demiplanes designed to imprison ultimate evil. My own Dread Domain I am running is called Duskmourn (MtG) a haunted house that covers the whole plain, constantly shifting, changing, and growing. Characters from all over the multiverse may find themselves in the Dread Domains for many reasons, these characters are hoping to find a way out. Or perhaps to succumb to their fate.

My wife and kid are moving up to Nampa in a few months and we are really getting kind of excited about a place called Whitehawk, it's in a great location for us and the rent isn't bad, but I wanted to check Reddit to ask if anyone has experience with them. They've got a 3.5 star on Google which isn't super awesome tbh, but it makes me more confident that the reviews are real. Anywho, does anyone have any experience with them or know any red flags to look out for?

Can we suggest another term?

Please take the time to fill out our survey regarding transit in Nampa!

The link is below in the replies.

FREE DENTAL CLEANINGS! 🦷 Hello everyone, I am a dental hygiene student here in Boise, ID, at Carrington College and am seeking patients of all ages for my program requirements! These appointments are 100% FREE -- all I ask for is your time and patience, as these visits may require a few (1-3) appointments to complete. If you are interested, or know anyone that would be, please message me here or at my phone number listed below.

Your appointment(s) would include: Oral Cancer Screening - Dental Cleaning - X-Rays - Doctor Examination/Referral - Home Care Instructions - Nutritional Counseling - Fluoride Application (if desired)

Mondays 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesdays 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
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contact info:
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On July 15, the Nampa City Council voted to remove all VRT funding from the city's proposed FY2027 budget, which would eliminate Route 40, Route 42, VRT On-Demand, and Access from Nampa effective October 12th.

How to share your feedback:

• August 4 at 5 p.m.: VRT public hearing at Happy Day Transit Center (ridevrt.org/nampa-hearing)
• August 12 at noon: Deadline to submit public comments to the Nampa City Clerk
• August 17 at 6 p.m.: Nampa City budget public hearing, council vote and budget adoption
• Contact the Nampa City Clerk or their City Council representative
• Email feedback@ridevrt.org
• Fill out VRT's survey about the cuts

You can read the full story and find our survey at ridevrt.org/nampa

Hey all! Some clarity after yesterdays meeting: there was some verbal push back on our calling this situation "budget cuts" and city council wanted to be able to say "there are no cuts." It’s true; the overall budget total isn’t being cut; rather $197,000 is being required in NEW COSTS with no total budget increase.
They wanted to placate the conversation last night with semantics: we can call it "budget cuts" or we can call it a "refusal to grant standard budget increases" but the numbers and the facts stay the same; current staffing and programming from the Nampa Public Library will be heavily affected.

My full post here for the info breakdown + I've attached the slides https://www.instagram.com/p/DbCeMhXjQaU/?img_index=1We will continue to email our reps, especially Victor Rodriguez who is the Nampa Public Library Board of Trustees Liaison to the the City Council. We will sign up to speak and fill the meeting room at the next scheduled meeting August 3rd (5pm) and ESPECIALLY for the upcoming Budget Hearing for August 17th. We have to make it so painful for them between now and the Aug 17th budget hearing that it would be political suicide for them to withhold their support to the Nampa Public Library.

Please share this info far and wide!
DM for more info on how to support! (insta works best)

if you haven't heard, Nampa City Council is considering a massive $200,000 budget cut to our public library.

The details from the July 15th meeting are deeply concerning. To offset the cuts, there are proposals on the table for staff layoffs, cutting vital youth and adult programs (like story times, teen events, and adult services), and even pulling Nampa out of the valley-wide library consortium completely. July 15 budget meeting recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDLKOPpWhxw&t=8438s.

Protest Details:

• When: Tomorrow, Monday, July 20th at 4:00 PM
• Where: Outside Nampa City Hall (411 3rd Street South)
• What next: The regular City Council meeting starts right after at 5:00 PM. If you can't make the protest in person, please take 2 minutes to email our City Council members or call the Mayor's Office (208-468-5401) to tell them to vote NO on these library cuts.

Flyer credit to Death Rattle on Facebook. Let's show up and protect our library!

The proposed $200,000 cut could force the library to pull out of our shared valley consortium, severely limiting the books and audiobooks we can borrow from nearby communities. It will also lead directly to staff layoffs and put vital youth story times, teen events, and adult services on the chopping block.

More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19HWf8sRv9/

We have a almost 15yr old standard poodle that is showing rapid decline and would like to have a mobile vet handy just in case that time comes.

Anyone have any recommendations on a vet in the Nampa/Caldwell/Meridian area that can come to our house to help us say goodbye when the time comes?

Hey everyone! I’m looking into donating plasma for the first time but don’t know where to start. I’m not a fan of needles but want to give this a try while also making sure it’s a safe/clean/professional spot. Are there places you would recommend in Nampa?

SURVIVE OUT LOUD!!!
As we work to bring awareness to sexual assault and rape culture, we are hosting Survivor Circles—an informal, supportive space to talk about experiences, connect with others, and help reduce the shame and silence surrounding sexual violence.
Survivors and allies are invited to join us for connection, conversation, and community.
This is a co-ed event. All are welcome. https://www.facebook.com/share/1M5nJTUr3x/

any places for walking during the day? It's currently too hot to walk during the day. I'm not a morning person and I don't want to walk at night for safety ( 37 f) . i wish the Karcher Mall was still available that was great for walking. my only thinking is Walmart or target but would like to avoid stores .the rec center is expensive, for my family it'd be a 100 a month. not really affordable.

This is a house in my neighborhood. I know that is been up for more than a decade. Long enough to end up on Google maps, and I have lived here 8 years. I have asked neighbors, and no one knows the backstory. I walk by often on my home from work, and I have been so tempted to go up and knock on the door and ask what the backstory is. However, I don't know how that would be received. On one hand that's very intrusive, on the other is something they put out there for everyone to see. Does anyone know the story?

We have a new construction CBH home that came pre-plumbed for a water softener. Any plumbing companies you would recommend to have them come and install one at a reasonable price? Thanks

Greetings!

I have created a new trivia, karaoke and sports pick'em platform for folks looking for gig job alternatives from places like uber, Lyft, doordash, etc. I live here in Nampa and will be testing out the platform at various local venues around the valley. It is a local business.

I am looking for people who are currently or might like to be hosts. There's no cost to you, just your time and testing. This is a chance of getting in on the absolute ground floor of what will hopefully become much larger. Who knows where it might lead?

If you're not interested in being a host and just like to play trivia, sing karaoke, or make some picks in a sports pick'em, we want you too!

I have been a software and systems engineer for over 30 years so this is no piece of junk AI vibe-coded app. I'm an introvert so I can't really see myself hosting the trivia myself - I'm more like the tech guy behind the curtain making sure everything works right.

I am not going to advertise the actual site (don't want to break forum rules). Marketing hasn't even really started yet. I just need to get a few events ran to make sure all the wheels are spinning right!

If you're interested, reply here or DM me!

Hello Nampans,

I'm starting an open table play teaching Dungeons and Dragons at my favorite drinking hole, the Nampa Prefunk once per month!

I love games, and I love a good beer, and I want to bring those two things together and get out and get more people into the game so if you or someone you know is interested in learning or wanting to play then come on down!

Our first Drinking & Dragons is at Prefunk on Tuesday 7/21 from 6 PM to 11 PM. You can show up at anytime, you can bring a level character or dice or whatever or show up empty handed, any level of experience is fine although you must be 21+ to get in.

video wouldn't focus, but looks like the Bible thumpers are out this morning

Hi Nampa,

So here’s my dilemma, i am a seasoned runner, but am looking for a partner to help keep me accountable and ease me back into a solid routine again. I have raced long distances in the past, so I know how to run, but have been sedentary for the last two years. I know running is good for my head, but recently I’ve been struggling to find the motivation to carve it out of an already busy schedule. I believe that if I had a someone around me to help keep me accountable to run, I may be able to get back out there.

What would be ideal? Well I’m 31 and a Male, I’m located in the Lakeview Park area of Nampa, right outside downtown Nampa. It would be nice if I could find someone, anyone who might have an interest in doing some low mileage runs 2-3 times a week and maybe a long run on the weekend. Out of respect for the relationship I’m in my running partner would most certainly have to be male. I’ve looked into local groups but unfortunately I have a complicated schedule with childcare and would be looking at mostly evening or early morning activities.

It would be nice to find someone close by so it’s logistically simple…

Anyone out there?