The quiet months of winter seem to settle in after the excitement of the holidays. Take advantage of this time to enjoy a good book from our local library, meet with friends for a round of bowling, or brave the elements and try some duck hunting on the banks of the Snake River!

► Stay active in our community. Come attend our monthly City Council Meeting 6:00 Wednesday January 10th @ City Hall

► Join in at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. This month’s meeting will be held at noon Tuesday January 23rd @ the Bowling Ally

If you haven’t been to the Homedale Library for a while, stop by:

“We have lots of new movies and books! New carpet, children’s stacks, and computer carrels! And much more! Come in out of the cold and find a new book or movie to enjoy! Always something going on at the Homedale Public Library. Come check out the new changes!”

The Homedale Public Library also offers a Teens & Tweens program afternoons at 4:00 Monday – Saturday

For more information check out their website:http://homedale.lili.org

or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Homedale-Public-Library-313125422103661/

Everyone has different things that make Christmas, Christmas: the excitement and anticipation of finding the perfect gifts for the ones we love, delectable recipes that take time and effort to prepare only on special occasions, the chaos and joy of children on vacation, handmade ornaments to hang on your tree. Whatever it is that makes the holidays special to you, embrace it. From the City of Homedale to all of you, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Local vendors have gathered to hold a Christmas Shopping event at the Bowling Ally. There will be Paparazzi, LuLaRoe, Scentsy, 31 Bags, Jamberry, Usborne Books, DoTerra AND LimeLight by Alcone!

Get all of your Christmas Shopping done in one fun place!

TOYS FOR TOTS are being collected at the Homedale Senior Center.

*****Toys need to be brought in by December 6th*****

Please bring an unwrapped new toy and place it under the tree in the lobby.

The center is open Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

The children appreciate it!

Homedale Senior Center partners with Savers for fundraising. We are looking to raise 500 lbs. by the end of Dec. What this means is what you donate to us and what we do not us in our Thrift Store we bag and box and send to Savers when we have 500 or more lbs.

Savers then weighs and pays us so much a lb. for clothing, bedding, books, misc. etc. This also helps the center. So, if you plan on donating, why not donate to us and help the Center out. We are open 8- 1pm and we can also pick-up. The phone number is 1-208-337-3020.

Christmas Dinner at the Homedale Senior Center will be Dec. 21st. turkey with all the trimmings for a donation per person

How amazing is our local law enforcement? Just another perk of living in a small town!

If you are worried about somebody stealing your packages off your porch, you can have them delivered to the Homedale Police Department and we will keep them until you can come pick them up. You can make them C/O of the Homedale Police Department, 31 W. Wyoming Ave, Homedale ID 83628. Once the package arrives, you can pick it up at the police department with a pictured ID, easy cheesy.

November, a time for thankfulness. Watching family and friends last weekend at our state playoff football game, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride and fellowship. Generations of alumni, players, and coaches past and present coming together to support our Trojans. I am so very thankful for the amazing community we have in the city of Homedale.

With the holidays looming take time to take a breath and appreciate what is around you for there is always something to be thankful for.   (Photo Credit: Stacey Bittick)

► Do some Christmas shopping at the Homedale Farmers’ Holiday Markets in November and December <see dates and details below>

► Open enrolllment for Health Insurance begins November 1st

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. 

Open Enrollment starts on November 1st and goes through December 15th in 2017 and this is the time to meet with a knowledgeable Health Insurance Agent to go over what will be available for 2018.  

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 Deparment of Health and Welfare for something called an Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC).  You may qualify for this based on household income.  It is then used to lower your monthly premium with the insurance carriers.

Contact us today to see how we can 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: office@insurersofidaho.com
Web: www.insurersofidaho.com
 

► Fall Festival Carnival @ Homedale Elementary November 11th from 4:00-7:00

► Blood Drive on November 14th held in the Homedale High School Old Gym from 8:30am until 2:00pm.

► Senior Center Holiday Bazaar November 18th 9:00-4:00 at the Senior Center

► November 23rd Happy Thanksgiving from Homedale Chamber of Commerce!

► Night Light Parade November 25th ELF theme!

Line Up 5:30 pm in front of Tolmies
Parade 6:00 and will end at the Park Mayor will then light city Christmas Tree. Kids can visit Santa in the park.

Fall is officially here as we greet cooler weather and the first bit of rain as it refreshes the land from a hot summer. There are a lot of activities going on in Homedale during October including the Safe-and-Sane Halloween trick or treat in town and even a Halloween themed carnival for the kids! Check out the list below!

Questions? Comments? Like to add your events? CLICK HERE to Contact Us Today!

► October 21st from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm come support the Homedale Marching Band and get your car washed at the Homedale High School parking lot

► October 31st HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Safe-n-Sane Halloween Trick or Treating at participating businesses (look for a pumpkin in the window) 3:30-6:00 or when candy runs out!

Costume Contest at City Hall for a Boy, Girl and Family (gift certificate for family winner)

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

Halloween Themed Carnival @ Homedale High School Old Gym from 3:30-6:30. Lots of fun actvities for the kids:

» Cupcake Walk
» Bean Bag Paint Balloon Pop
» Find Gummy Worm or Bubble Gum in Whip Cream Race
» Tin Can Throw
» Toilet Paper Mummy
» Pumpkin Bowling & More!