AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Boise Idaho. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:44:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 BOISE, Idaho - Treasure Valley Solar, LLC entered into a strategic partnership with Zenware, Inc. to bring solar-powered mobile solutions to business... http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/treasure-valley-solar-evolves-mobile-solutions-with-new-strategic-partnership-233104 http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/treasure-valley-solar-evolves-mobile-solutions-with-new-strategic-partnership-233104 Business and Professional Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Please send me an Idaho post card. Please write on the card your favorite book and what the weather is like. Send it to Trevor Olson c/o Dewey... http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/postcard-225982 http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/postcard-225982 Schools and Libraries Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Idaho (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/id/eagle/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-ada-county-226136 http://www.americantowns.com/id/eagle/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-ada-county-226136 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Life on the Edge On Tuesday, November 17th United Way of Treasure Valley and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center will partner to host "Life... http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/united-way-of-treasure-valley-at-work-october-2009-224701 http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/united-way-of-treasure-valley-at-work-october-2009-224701 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Ada County, ID area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Ada County, Idaho.... http://www.americantowns.com/id/eagle/news/ada-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-ada-county-220513 http://www.americantowns.com/id/eagle/news/ada-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-ada-county-220513 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Ada County Idaho area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing... http://www.americantowns.com/id/eagle/news/ada-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-ada-county-221725 http://www.americantowns.com/id/eagle/news/ada-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-ada-county-221725 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Idaho corn maze and it's a great,... http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/find-idaho-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-idaho-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217130 http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/find-idaho-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-idaho-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217130 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Why United Way? A Special Message from Ada County Sheriff Gary Raney, United Way 2009 Campaign Chair Why United Way? For many years I didn't fully... http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/special-message-from-united-way-campaign-chair-216096 http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/special-message-from-united-way-campaign-chair-216096 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Irish Dance Idaho presents CELTIC FUSION! - Saturday, October 17th at the Nampa Civic Center.  CELTIC FUSION! blends Irish and Scottish music... http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/irish-dance-idaho-presents-celtic-fusion-215574 http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/irish-dance-idaho-presents-celtic-fusion-215574 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Media Advisory July 15, 2009 Idaho Dance Theatre launches 21st season. IDT - ... http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/idaho-dance-theatre-announces-21st-season-210392 http://www.americantowns.com/id/boise/news/idaho-dance-theatre-announces-21st-season-210392 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-boise-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-boise-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600