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🌱 How Caldwell’s Salvation Army is gearing up to help 500 families
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Coffee in hand, Caldwell? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Caldwell’s Salvation Army is gearing up to help 500 families
- How a festive mariachi night could change Caldwell students’ futures
- How Caldwell homeowners can avoid extra fees on this month’s tax bill
Also on today's calendar: Seasonal Craft: Glass Plate Etching and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 52, low: 35.
- Thursday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 46 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Caldwell Salvation Army prepares to serve families this Christmas with gifts and food (kivitv.com) — Caldwell families in need can receive Christmas gifts and holiday food boxes through the Caldwell Salvation Army’s annual program, which serves about 500 families each year. Volunteers, including local homeschool students, are sorting toys and turkeys now, with food boxes available first-come, first-served starting December 18 at 10 a.m. The effort highlights how Caldwell neighbors are rallying to support one another. 
• Caldwell High School's TRIO Upward Bound program hosts 2nd annual Christmas Mariachi concert (ktvb.com) — Caldwell families can head to Caldwell High School this Thursday, Dec. 18, for a Christmas mariachi concert supporting local TRIO Upward Bound students. The evening features performances by Mariachi Cantares De Mexico and Los Jinetes, plus student stories about how the college-prep program has shaped their futures. Proceeds fund life-expanding trips and opportunities for Caldwell teens.
• Idaho first half of property tax payments due Saturday (idahocapitalsun.com) — If you own property in Caldwell, you have until Dec. 22 to make at least the first half of your 2025 tax payment without penalties at the Canyon County offices. You can pay in person at the administration building on N. 11th Avenue, by mail to the Caldwell P.O. Box, or online, with interest and late fees starting after that date.
📸 Around Caldwell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Caldwell
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★ Featured events ★
- Business After Hours
West Valley Medical Center, 1717 Arlington Ave, Caldwell
4:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Business After Hours hosted by West Valley Medical, Dec 17
West Valley Medical Center, Kaley Auditorium , 1717 Arlington Avenue , Caldwell
4:30 pm - Seasonal Craft: Glass Plate Etching
Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St , Caldwell
6:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting
Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St , Caldwell
12:00 pm - Word of Mouth Mixer: Meaningful Networking for Local Professionals
Lee Pesky Learning Center , 3324 Elder Street , Boise
4:00 pm - 2nd Annual Mariachi Christmas Concert
Caldwell High School Auditorium
6:00 pm - Thursday Read Book Club
Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St , Caldwell
6:30 pm - December Romance Book Club
Shared Stories , 106 S Kimball Ave , Caldwell
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Caldwell Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Caldwell Farmers Market
Indian Creek Plaza , 120 S Kimball Ave , Caldwell
5:00 pm - Monthly Book Club
Middleton, Idaho Public Library , 307 Cornell St , Middleton
5:30 pm - Christmas with Millennial Choirs & Orchestras – Silent Night (Nampa, ID)
Brandt Center , 707 Fern St , Nampa
8:00 pm - Storytime w/Ms. Jenny
Middleton, Idaho Public Library , 307 Cornell St , Middleton
10:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Someone that used to live in this house abandoned these 2 cats.
I think there are 3 though. I have seen them there for months. I feed ferals down the street and started feeding the poor defenseless animals. Is… (Nextdoor Kingsview) - Anyone lose a drone?
If it’s yours, tell me about where you lost it. (Nextdoor Canyon Hill)
- Builders FirstSource posted a job opening for Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse in Caldwell. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Caldwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caldwell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middleton
- Prominent retired tire dealer dies. His Idaho chain included Boise-area stores (idahostatesman.com)
Nampa
- Today In Your Neighborhood: Nonresident tag deadline & Your Health Idaho enrollment events (kivitv.com)
- ‘Causing fear': ICE present at Boise Airport, Canyon County Courthouse (columbian.com)
- Idaho all-state volleyball teams are out. See the 132 players honored (idahostatesman.com)
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