November, a time for thankfulness. With the holidays fast approaching take time to appreciate what is around you for there is always something to be thankful for.   There are a lot of activities going on in and around Homedale. Check it out!

Open Enrollment For Health Insurance starts on November 1st and goes through December 15th for the 2019 coverage year.Open enrollment is the term used for the time of year when all Idaho residents can shop for and change any insurance policies they have.  It is also a good time for those who don’t have insurance to become insured.

Each year insurance companies change some policies and the monthly premium amount for those policies so Open Enrollment is the time to meet with a knowledgeable and honest Health Insurance Agent to go over what will be available for 2019.

Our agents are highly trained and can help you navigate through the confusing insurance market.  It does not cost you anything to consult with an insurance agent.  Insurers of Idaho can also help you apply with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) for something called an Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC).  You may qualify for this based on household income.  The APTC is then used to lower your monthly premium with the insurance carriers.

Contact us today!  We are happy to help!

Insurers of Idaho
Brian & Kim Ashliman
5660 E. Franklin Rd, Suite 300 | Nampa, ID  83687
Office: 208-344-3388
Fax: 208-465-6648
Email: Kimberly@insurersofidaho.com
Web: www.insurersofidaho.com

â–º Come celebrate over 60 years of Good Food & Good Times at the Bowling Alley! November 2nd & 3rd

â–º Harvest Auction to support FFA. November 8th @ 6:00 in the High School Old Gym. Please contact Jordann Cole for details! cole5295@homedaleschools.org

â–º Friday, November 9th from 4:30 – 7:30 Medical Outreach program will be in Wilder, ID

â–º Homedale Elementary is hosting the annual Fall Festival & Carnival November 10th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Check out the awesome raffle prizes below. Tickets are available and you do not need to be present to win!

Veteran’s Day is November 11th. Thank you to all who have served.

â–º Hygiene Drive thru November 17th

A member of our community is conducting a Hygiene Drive to collect items to donate to to the Homedale Police Department for domestic violence victims and the Homedale Elementary School.

They are dispersed with the boxes of canned foods around the holidays.
Over 96 kits were able to be dispersed the last time the drive was conducted in 2016. This was made possible thanks to donations from local families and businesses in our awesome community!

If you would like to donate items please contact Megan Harper call or text 208-921-4089.
Ideas for supplies: toothbrush, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, etc. Items will be collected Now thru November 17th.

► HOMEDALE SENIOR CENTER HOLIDAY BAZAAR- FUNDRAISER Saturday, November 17th at 9 AM – 4 PM

CRAFTS, PRODUCTS, 50/50 RAFFLE , SILENT AUCTION , BAKED GOODS , LUNCH COUNTER AND OF COURSE SANTA CLAUS FROM 11-2PM
COME OUT AND JOIN US!

From the City of Homedale & Homedale Chamber of Commerce
Wishing health, happiness and success this Thanksgiving! November 22nd

â–º Homedale Farmers’ Markets Holiday Markets will begin Saturday November 24th and will continue through December 22nd (11/24, 12/01, 12/15, & 12/22) from 10:00-2:00. Santa will becoming to town December 15th from 10:00-1:00.

â–º November 26th Parent Teacher Conferences Grades 5-8 & 9-12 from 4:15-8:15

Harvest season is in full swing across the fields of Owyhee County and it’s surrounding area. Corn, onions, potatoes, wheat, and hops are just a few of the crops that grow here in our beautiful valley. There are a lot of activities going on in Homedale during October including a horse parade and the Safe-and-Sane Halloween trick or treat in town and even a Halloween themed carnival for the kids! Check out the list below!

Youth Bowling League begins October 6th! Check out the details below…

Looking for a way to advertise your business? With many options available an online presence is affordable and essential in today’s market! Check out this FREE workshop to help assist your business in getting started.

Come support the Homedale Music Department. Watch the Performance of Sleepy Hollow October 11th & 13th from 6:30 – 8:30 in the High School Old Gymnasium. Marching Band Competitions are also held throughout the month! Check out their website & calendar of events at: https://homedalemusicdepartment.weebly.com/

October 14th Horse Parade

A horse parade will be held on Sunday October 14th. Dozens of decorated horses and riders will be riding through Homedale. The parade is in celebration of the good-will between Mexico and the United States.

Any community members with horses are welcome to join the parade! And all are welcome to come watch. The riders will leave from the football field (Deward Bell Stadium) parking lot at 11:00 am, go up North Main Street to West Idaho Avenue and eventually wind up at Rancho La Loma on Sipes Road for a BBQ and social gathering.

Line up begins at 10:00 am at Deward Bell Stadium. The entry fee is $30. All proceeds help fund the Homedale Lion’s Club and there several community service projects.

For more information, contact Modesto Vega at (208) 631-5968 or vega@fiestaguadalajara.com.

HHS Science Club Clothing Drive

Please bring any used clothing items, coats, etc. you wish to donate to any hoome boys or girls athletic events and place them in the collection box. The clothing will be taken to Savers and the club receives money for each pound of clothing collected. Please contact one of the HHS science teachers and we can arrange to pick up items from you at your location as well! 208-337-4613

The Homedale Senior Center will be holding its annual Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Fair
November 17,2018 Venders are needed, if interested please contact:

October 31st HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Safe-n-Sane Halloween Trick or Treating at participating businesses (look for a pumpkin in the window) 3:30-5:30 or when candy runs out!

Costume Contest at City Hall for a Boy, Girl and Group!

Businesses – would you like to participate? Get your pumpkin from City Hall.

Halloween Themed Carnival @ Homedale High School Old Gym. Lots of fun activities.

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. A gradual shift to fall is in the air across the fields of Owyhee County and the town of Homedale. School is in full swing and echos from the announcers and cheers from cheerleaders can be heard on Friday nights. Lots to do and experience in our home town this month. Check it out!

September 3rd Labor Day

For those who have not heard, construction begins on our new library in September!

While they have received grants and donations towards construction, they will have other expenses such as furnishings, additional computers, reading material, etc. They hope to raise money towards these items through various fundraising projects.They currently have 2 handmade quilts at the library that will be raffled off in October.

Please come in and enter to win! Visit the library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Homedale-Public-Library-313125422103661/ or their Website: http://homedale.lili.org

Looking for something fun to do? Come check out the Disc Golf Course at Riverside Park in Homedale!

FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY sports are in full swing! Check out an event and support local youth.

Homecoming week will be 9/10-9/14. Parade details soon to come!

Be sure to get your game day shirts from the Homedale Trojan Cheerleaders! Show support by wearing RED to all Home Games and WHITE to all Away Games.

Cheerleaders are asking local businesses to show their support by Painting the Town Red for Homecoming week! Businesses will be decorating their storefronts to support our Homedale Trojans. It has to be in good taste, and the HHS cheerleaders will be presenting the best decorated business with a trophy for school spirit! They will keep it displayed until the next year!

Also, cheerleaders are having the Youth Cheer Camp on Friday 9/21 against Fruitland. Flyers will be sent home with Elementary School and Middle School kids very soon!

Come support the Homedale Marching Band at several scheduled competitions and performances! Check out their website: homedalemusicdepartment.weebly.com/

CAR SHOW & Fundraiser for Homedale Assembly of God Church Saturday, September 22nd from 10 AM – 3 PM

Don’t forget to stop by the Homedale Farmers’ Market! Delicious Produce for Your Labor Day Weekend! Yummy Baked goods for your family gatherings and special handmade gifts! Don’t be late, Thursdays 3-7 pm Bette Uda Park.

CLICK HERE to read about all the great things your purchases do for our local schools!

Its that time again! Homedale Youth Bowling League will start the 2018-2019 bowling season October 6th, 2018. Ages 6 – 18. They will start at 10:00am and weekly prices are going to remain at $8.00 per week. CLICK HERE to check out their Facebook page for details.

The City of Homedale is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for this years fair and rodeo! August has many events and happenings – Read Below!

FAIR & RODEO HIGHLIGHTS

Don’t miss the Owyhee County Fair & Rodeo Parade the Saturday before! SATURDAY AUGUST 4TH @ 10:00

>>>CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS IN THE FAIR BOOK<<<

Stop by the Senior Center August 6th – 11th for the Buck-a-roo Breakfast! Delicious All You Can Eat Pancakes – Sausage – Eggs! Served from 7:00-10:00

AUGUST EVENTS

August 1 – Returning Students Grades 1-4 (9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.)
August 2 – Kindergarten & New Students Grades 1-4 (9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.)
August 6 – Grades 6-8 (2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.)
August 6 – Seniors (10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon); Juniors (1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)
August 7 – Grade 5 & New Students Grades 5-8 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon)
August 7 – Sophomores (10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon); Freshmen (1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m)
August 8 – New Students Grades 9-12 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon)

COSSA
August 6 & 7 from 8-8 both days. Come in, meet the new counselor, and complete your paperwork. See you then!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUGUST 20TH

The Homedale Football Program is looking for help in funding the yearly expenses of running a Championship level program.  This includes the yearly costs of replacing aged helmets, shoulder pads, uniforms, and the general football equipment.   Our Game Night Program is a great way to help with this cause and also a great way to show your appreciation and support of our home town football program!

Help continue to build on the rich tradition that is Homedale Football! Interested in being a sponsor? CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

C.J. Strike Jackpot Shoot – Benefit shoot for the Monreal Family

Aug. 11th – One day shoot

Registration is below CJ Strike Dam in gravel parking lot from 7am-7:30am – Weigh in is there also.

You can use 4 ramps, either Cottonwood, Air Force, Loveridge Bridge, and the dirt ramp at the HWY 78 bridge these are the only 4 ramps we are permitted for. If you use another ramp you will be disqualified.

Tournament hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Entry fee for each team is $75.00 (Big 10 and big fish. For $25 more you can add additional person’s, boat has to be able handle number of person’s on boat per the coast guard sticker.)​

​Tournament Prize Pay Out – 100% of all entry fee money remaining after operation expenses will be awarded to the Monreal Family. Big Fish and the Top 30% of teams will be awarded prizes for there placement in the tournament.

Have you entered the Project Tiny House 2018 raffle yet?! It’s not too late to win this gorgeous tiny house built entirely by COSSA students, all while providing crucial support to seniors across Idaho.

Help raise funds for our programs by purchasing a #ProjectTinyHouse raffle ticket at the  Caldwell office (304 N. Kimball) or at our Metro Meals on Wheels office in Boise (4900 N. Rosepoint Way). The drawing will take place late August or early September, with the official date to be announced soon!

Thank you to our amazing partners Idaho Power, The Home Depot, JGT Architecture, Sherwin-Williams, Camping World, and D&B Supply for their ongoing support of this great cause for Metro Community Services and COSSA!

The first annual Helping Homedale project will kick off June 1st, 2018 and run through August 31st, 2018. Check out the amazing progress at the Bowling Ally!

The Homedale Chamber of Commerce Helping Homedale project is a summer long program created to help local Homedale businesses spruce up their storefronts! Most economic development professionals and downtown revitalization experts feel that expenditures for facelifts of their downtown businesses is money well spent and a critical part of a vital business community. Together let’s beautify our downtown corridor!

Helping Homedale sponsored by the Homedale Chamber of Commerce will provide matching funds of $0.50 for every $1.00 spent on storefront and façade improvements by local businesses up to a maximum matching contribution of $250.00 per participating business.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!