HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Saturday, December 13, 2025 No host bar at 11:00 am Artisans for Hope sale begins at 11:00 am in the
Fireplace Foyer Luncheon served at 11:45 am in Ponderosa/Tamarack
Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Blvd.
Please join us for our December Holiday luncheon where we will again have Artisans For Hope showcasing their wonderful and varied one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Executive Director Fran Caprai will be there to answer any questions about the organization’s efforts on behalf of Boise’s growing refugee population, including basic skill development for employment, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
Also on tap for the December meeting: * A quick presentation on our new and improved AAUW Boise Area branch website, and * A demonstration of DirectorySpot, the branch’s secure online membership directory. The rest of the time is yours to visit with each other and start the holiday season!
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Support the Boise State University Food Pantry this holiday season!
We wish each of you could experience how excited the students are when AAUW Boise Area Branch’s monthly donation to the BSU Food Pantry is delivered. AAUW Boise members are so generous and the students love and appreciate it!
The Food Pantry will be open over Christmas so let’s really pull out all the stops and donate generously. ***************
You may choose between 2 lunch entrees on the registration form. There is a fee of $5 to cover meeting costs should you choose not to dine.
PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT THE MEETING.
If you are paying by cash or check, you must mail your payment to AAUW Boise, PO Box 16548, Boise ID 83715 so that it is received no later than Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Wednesday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Welcome Back, Sign Up for Interest Groups
Tuesday , October 14, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Early Childhood Education Speaker: Lori Fascilla, Executive Director, Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers
Wednesday, November 12, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2026 Legislative Session re Education, Speaker: Julie Yamamoto
Saturday, December 13, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, January 14, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Access to Health Care in Idaho, Speaker: Dr. Penny Beach, Family Medicine
Wednesday, February 11, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Housing Challenges for Low-Income Idahoans, Speaker: Jane Pavek, Community Strategy & Administrative Specialist, NewWest Community Capital
Wednesday, March 11, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Cycle of Abuse, Speaker: Beatrice Black Women & Children’s Association (WCA)
Friday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Spring Fling Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 6, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Detecting Misinformation/Disinformation, Speaker: Seth Ashely Phd. BSU Dept. of Communications
General branch meetings (open to the public), fundraisers and other upcoming special events are posted here. For more information about a particular meeting or event, please consult the branch brochure or your current newsletter (both are linked in the sidebar), or contact Program VPs Amy Taivalkoski and Laura Tirrell. NOTE: Members looking for more specific Interest Group meeting information should check the Members Only page for the current month’s calendar and newsletter. Members may contact any board member for the Members Only password.
