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3rd Annual Father’s Day Car Show – June 15, 2025 | Idaho State Veterans Home – Post Falls

Fathers Day Car Show

🚗 3rd Annual Father’s Day Car Show – June 15, 2025 | Post Falls, ID

Calling all car lovers, gearheads, and community members! Join us for a shiny, roaring, and unforgettable celebration at the 3rd Annual Father’s Day Car Show at the Idaho State Veterans Home – Post Falls on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

This special event is a heartfelt tribute to our Veterans and dads—and we need your help to make it a show to remember!

📍 Event Details

  • Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Car Arrival: Begins at 9:00 AM

  • Location: Idaho State Veterans Home – Post Falls

🚘 Bring Your Wheels!

We’re looking for all kinds of vehicles:

  • Classic cars

  • Hot rods

  • Muscle cars

  • Vintage trucks

  • Unique builds

  • Anything with wheels and shine!

The more variety, the better—so spread the word to car clubs and collectors!

🔥 BBQ for Sale

Come hungry! The Elks Lodge will be on-site grilling up delicious BBQ for purchase. Nothing goes better with chrome and horsepower than burgers and brats.

📬 RSVP to Show Your Car

Space is limited, so please RSVP if you plan to bring a vehicle.

This is your chance to honor our Veterans, support your community, and spend a beautiful morning enjoying some of the coolest rides in the region.

Let’s make this Father’s Day one to remember—we can’t wait to see your car! 🏁

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2025 Veteran Service Officer Training – August 27–29 | Boise, ID

Officer Training

🏛️ 2025 Annual County & Post Veteran Service Officer Training | August 27–29 in Boise, ID

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services invites all County and Post Veteran Service Officers to the 2025 Annual Service Officer Training, held August 27–29, 2025, at the Riverside Hotel in Boise.

This 3-day event is packed with critical information, policy updates, and training sessions to help veteran advocates better serve veterans, their families, and survivors across Idaho.

📍 Training Details

  • Dates: August 27–29, 2025

  • Location: Riverside Hotel, Boise, Idaho

  • Hosted by: Idaho Division of Veterans Services – Office of Veterans Advocacy

📘 Topics Typically Covered

  • Updates from Veterans Affairs & Veterans Health Administration

  • Latest changes in VA benefits for veterans, spouses, and dependents

  • Step-by-step guidance on completing Compensation and Pension claims

  • Insight into VA debt, appeals, and legislative updates like the PACT Act and COMPACT Act

  • Suicide prevention strategies, rating tables, and more

  • Q&A and networking opportunities with statewide service officers and experts

This training is a must-attend for any VSO looking to stay informed and effective in their mission.

📩 Want to Be Invited?

If you’re a service officer and would like to be included in the invitation distribution list, please email:

📧 Tiffany Barrett at tiffany.barrett@veterans.idaho.gov

Invitations will go out by June 2025.

🛡️ Why It Matters

Every day, VSOs across Idaho work tirelessly to connect veterans with the benefits they’ve earned. This training helps them stay up-to-date with the complex, ever-changing world of VA services and advocacy.

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Memorial Day Ceremony – May 26, 2025 | Idaho State Veterans Cemetery

Memorial Day Ceremony – May 26, 2025 | Idaho State Veterans Cemetery

Join the Idaho community in honoring our fallen heroes at the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025, held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise.

This solemn and respectful event will pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

📍 Ceremony Details

  • Date: Monday, May 26, 2025

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Location: Idaho State Veterans Cemetery
    10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Road, Boise, ID 83714

🚍 Parking & Shuttle Service

  • Public Parking & Shuttle available at Optimist Park
    🕗 Shuttles run from 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
    (Highly encouraged due to limited cemetery parking)

🕊️ Why Attend?

Memorial Day is more than a holiday—it’s a time to gather, reflect, and honor the ultimate sacrifice made by those who served. This ceremony offers a quiet and powerful space for remembrance, unity, and gratitude.

📞 Additional Information

For updates, visit the Idaho Division of Veterans Services or contact your local veterans organization.

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Run to Remember – May 24, 2025 | Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial Event

Run to Remember

🏃‍♂️ Run to Remember – May 24, 2025 | Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial

Join the Idaho community this Memorial Day Weekend at the Run to Remember, a special event honoring Idaho’s fallen service members. Held at Century High School in Pocatello, this meaningful run or walk is part of the 2025 Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial.

Participants will symbolically walk or run one mile for each of the 97 Idaho service members who have died in the Global War on Terrorism.

📍 Event Details

  • Event: Run to Remember

  • Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

  • Time:

    • Registration: 9:00 AM

    • Run/Walk Begins: 10:00 AM

  • Location: Century High School Track
    7801 West Diamond Back Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204

  • Cost: $10 donation encouraged

🎽 Extras: Participants will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag while supplies last.

❤️ Why It Matters

This event honors Jim Van Osdol, a proud Marine who served his country with dedication. His memory and the memory of others live on through this tribute.

💬 “Fair Winds and Following Seas”
— In remembrance of Jim Van Osdol (06.22.1945 – 08.15.2024)

🙌 Support the Cause

All donations go directly to support the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial and ensure this tradition of remembrance continues year after year.

🧡 Sponsored by: SnapTight Products

📞 Get Involved

For more information, visit:
🌐 idahofieldofheroes.com
📞 Call: (208) 282-4245
📧 Email: idahofohm@gmail.com

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Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial – Memorial Day Weekend 2025 | Pocatello, ID

Field of Heroes

🇺🇸 Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial – Memorial Day Weekend 2025 | Pocatello, ID

Each Memorial Day, the community gathers to honor the brave service members who gave their lives in the Global War on Terrorism. The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is a powerful, visual tribute—featuring over 7,000 crosses and flags—set up for public viewing at Century High School in Pocatello.

This one-of-a-kind display is open 24 hours a day throughout Memorial Day weekend. It’s a place for families, veterans, and the public to reflect, remember, and pay their respects.

📍 Event Location

Century High School
Pocatello, Idaho

🗓️ Memorial Schedule

Set-Up: May 19–22
Open to the public: 24/7 beginning May 23
Take Down: May 27

🕊️ Daily Highlights

Friday, May 23

  • Dedication Ceremony

  • Youth Ceremony

  • Flag Folding Ceremony

Saturday, May 24

  • Run to Remember

  • Children’s Activities

  • USO Show

  • Stasia Acrobats

Sunday, May 25

  • Shawn Barnby Concert

  • Silent Wounds Vigil

Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)

  • POW*MIA Recognition

  • Retire with Respect – Flag Retirement

  • Thunder Run

  • Closing Ceremony

📞 Contact & More Info

This memorial is built entirely by volunteers and funded by donations from generous supporters in the community. It’s a labor of love and remembrance—one that continues to grow in impact every year.

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Free ASIST Suicide Prevention Training – June 9–10, 2025 | Caldwell, Idaho

Asist Training

🧠 Free ASIST Suicide Prevention Training – June 9–10, 2025 | Caldwell, ID

Want to learn how to recognize the signs of suicide and take life-saving action? Join the Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps for a powerful 2-day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) course in Caldwell, Idaho.

This free, in-person training teaches essential skills to help you intervene when someone may be at risk for suicide. Whether you’re a community leader, caregiver, educator, or simply someone who wants to help—this training is open to all.

📍 Training Details

  • Dates: June 9 & 10, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days)

  • Location: Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall
    1101 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605

  • Cost: FREE

  • Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vt8d4

  • Includes: LivingWorks Certification + CEUs upon completion

Note: You must attend both full days (16 hours total) to become a certified interventionist.

💡 What You’ll Learn

  • How to recognize warning signs of suicide

  • How to confidently provide a safe intervention

  • How to create a personalized safety plan for someone in crisis

✅ Why It Works

ASIST trainees go on to support their families, workplaces, and communities with life-saving skills. The training is guided by two certified trainers using simulations, group discussions, and video demonstrations.

This isn’t just a class—it’s an action plan to save lives.

📞 Questions?

Contact Idaho State University:
📧 ihisuu.edu
📞 208-282-4436

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Tour of Honor Idaho: Horseshoe Bend River Ride – August 3, 2025

Tour of Honor

🏍️ Tour of Honor Idaho – Horseshoe Bend River Ride | August 3, 2025

Get ready for a full day of scenic riding, community connection, and veteran support during the Tour of Honor Idaho: Horseshoe Bend River Ride on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Hosted by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, this event brings together riders, supporters, and families for a powerful day honoring our veterans.

The ride starts at High Desert Harley Davidson in Meridian and finishes at HSB Woods Veterans Memorial Park in Horseshoe Bend.

📍 Event Overview

  • Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Start Location: High Desert Harley Davidson
    2310 E Cinema Dr, Meridian, ID

  • End Location: HSB Woods Veterans Memorial Park
    382 Highway 55, Horseshoe Bend, ID

🕘 Schedule of Events

  • 9:00 AM – Donuts & coffee at High Desert Harley Davidson

  • 10:30 AM – Kickstands up, Combat Vets lead ride to HSB Vet Park

  • In-Route Option – Cold beverages at Triangle Inn, Sweet, ID (Highway 52)

  • 1:00 PM – Warhawk Air Museum P40 Flyover at HSB Park
    🔗 warhawkairmuseum.org

🎉 Activities at the Park

  • Food vendors & live music

  • Raffles & local prizes

  • Merch booths from Tour of Honor & Combat Vets

  • Veterans River Float Option – Ride the Payette River with Bear Valley Rafting (discounted for vets)

🏕️ Local Accommodations

  • Horseshoe Bend Motel
    📞 (208) 793-2221

  • Riverpond Campground & RV Park
    📞 (208) 999-7653

🤝 Community Support

This event is made possible thanks to support from Mustang Towing, local veteran volunteers, and businesses including Huckle + Sage, Sonora Mexican Restaurant, and more.

🙌 Want to Help?

Volunteer or vendor questions?
📧 Email: CVMARiverRide@gmail.com
📞 Call: (208) 921-8803

This ride is more than a route—it’s a mission to honor service, build camaraderie, and support local veterans. Whether you’re riding, volunteering, or just stopping by for food and music, your presence makes a difference.

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Memorial Day Flyover – May 26, 2025 | Warhawk Air Museum Tribute

Warhawk Museum

✈️ Memorial Day Flyover – Honoring Our Heroes | May 26, 2025

Join the Warhawk Air Museum and communities across the Treasure Valley for a Memorial Day Flyover on Sunday, May 26, 2025. This annual tribute honors the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country—featuring a formation flyover of historic aircraft, food trucks, and $5 museum admission.

Whether you watch from one of the listed locations or visit the museum, this event is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our military heroes.

📍 Flyover Schedule & Locations

Time Location
10:59 AM Saint Alphonsus (Nampa)
11:00 AM Middleton Cemetery
11:03 AM Canyon Hill Cemetery
11:05 AM Hillcrest Cemetery (Caldwell)
11:07 AM St. Luke’s Meridian
11:11 AM Kleiner Park
11:13 AM Saint Alphonsus (Eagle/Meridian)
11:14 AM Veterans Cemetery
11:15 AM Meridian Cemetery
11:17 AM Morris Hill
11:21 AM St. Luke’s Boise/Boise VA
11:22 AM Veterans Memorial Park
11:23 AM Cloverdale Cemetery
11:24 AM Meridian Cemetery (again)
11:25 AM Kendall Auto Mall (final flyover)

🎟️ Event Features

  • $5 admission to the Warhawk Air Museum on Memorial Day

  • Food trucks available at the museum

  • Aerial flyover tribute across 15 local sites

  • Presented by Warhawk Air Museum

  • Sponsored by Nagel Foundation, Price Pump, Humana, IDS, Idaho Power, City of Nampa

📌 More Info & Tickets

🔗 Warhawk Air Museum
(Click the link on their homepage for detailed route info and to plan your viewing location.)

This event is not just about honoring the fallen—it’s about gathering as a community to remember, reflect, and show our deep gratitude for their service.

Pack a chair, look to the skies, and bring your heart full of honor.

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North Idaho Military Easter Egg Hunt – April 19, 2025

IDNG Easter Egg Hunt

🐰 North Idaho Military Easter Egg Hunt – April 19, 2025

Calling all military, veteran, and retiree families in North Idaho! You’re invited to a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Idaho National Guard’s J9 Service Member & Family Support Program. Come celebrate spring with your community on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

📍 Event Details

  • Event: North Idaho Military Easter Egg Hunt

  • Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025

  • Time: 10:00 AM

  • Location: Mountain Lakes Bible Church, Coeur d’Alene (CDA), ID

  • Cost: FREE for military, veteran, and retiree families!

  • Hosted by: Idaho National Guard – J9 Family Support

🧺 What to Bring

✔️ Yourself
✔️ Your family
✔️ Your own Easter basket
✔️ A big smile and your springtime spirit 🌸

🎉 What to Expect

This isn’t just an egg hunt—it’s a full morning of fun! Activities include:

  • Colorful Easter egg hunt for kids

  • Refreshing root beer floats

  • Creative crafts for all ages

  • Exciting prizes

  • Great community vibes and connections!

This event is all about bringing military and veteran families together to enjoy the season, make memories, and celebrate in a safe, welcoming space.

📣 Questions?

Contact:
📧 brandi.s.stordahl.nfg@army.mil
📞 208-608-3895

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or service member, this is the perfect chance to enjoy a relaxing day with your family and other military-connected families in the area.

We can’t wait to see you there—don’t forget your basket! 🐣

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Twin Falls Easter Egg Hunt 2025 – Fun for Military & Veteran Families

🐰 Twin Falls Easter Egg Hunt – A Spring Celebration for Military & Veteran Families

Spring is almost here, and so is one of the most joyful family traditions—an Easter egg hunt! This year, the Twin Falls National Guard Armory is hosting a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt for military, veteran, and retiree families on Friday, April 19, 2025.

🌸 Event Highlights

When: Friday, April 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Twin Falls National Guard Armory
Who’s Invited: Military, Veteran, and Retiree Families
Cost: Free!

🐣 What to Bring

  • A big smile 😊

  • Your family

  • Your own Easter basket! (Don’t forget this one!)

🎉 What to Expect

This isn’t just an egg hunt—it’s a full-on spring celebration. Here’s what’s in store:

  • A giant bounce house for the kids

  • Creative crafts for all ages

  • Delicious food

  • Exciting prizes

  • Lots and lots of Easter eggs to find!

It’s a great opportunity to bring the community together and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun.

📝 Questions or Want to Help?

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, reach out to:

📧 sonya.d.nowland.nfg@army.mil
📞 208-608-3969

Whether you’re a veteran, active duty, retired, or part of a military family—this event is for you. Come celebrate spring, meet other families, and make some sweet memories with your little ones.

We can’t wait to see you there!