Boise, Celebrate April 8 As...

BOISE, ID — Every day of the year is special in some way. Join us as we look at Thursday, April 8.

National All is Ours Day

Organizers of the day urge people to reflect on the beauty of nature and the wonders we have in life. Visit a Boise park or walk along the Greenbelt. Appreciate what Boise has to offer and share your time with family and friends.

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National Empanada Day

The name empanada comes from the Galician, Portuguese and Spanish verb em pandar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. A cookbook published in 1520 in Catalan, the Libre del Coch by Ruperto de Nola, mentions empanadas filled with seafood.

Make your favorite version of empanadas. You can choose from a variety of fillings and make one for everyone in the family.

National Zoo Lovers Day

Here are a few zoo facts:

• The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo and was opened to the public in 1765.
• The United State’s first public zoo, Central Park Zoo, opened in 1874 in New York.
• There are 350 zoos in the United States
• Approximately 175 million people visit a zoo each year.
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom has had more than 9.8 million annual visitors.
• More than 3.2 million people visit the San Diego Zoo each year.

Grab the family and make a visit to the Boise Zoo.

National Alcohol Screening Day

Addiction impacts not only the person, but their jobs, families, and communities, too. Screening is a large part of outreach programs. These programs bring an opportunity for education, referrals, and treatment to those with alcohol dependency issues.

Screening centers will be located at colleges, military installations, designated businesses, and selected government agencies. These screenings are also available online. If you or someone you know struggles with alcohol dependence, the online screenings are always available. Taking an alcohol screening test requires no commitment. It also allows each individual to choose to pursue counseling, too.

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