Reach Thousands of People in the Meridian Area - Promote Your Group!

Promote Your Business: Advertise Here

Meridian News and Announcements

Meridian, ID > Meridian News & Announcements

All Categories

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Peace and assurance from heaven

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Did you know that you are not alone when you suffer the loss of a loved one? Death is not final, you will see your loved one again! The same Spirit that raised up Jesus from the...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Meridian, Idaho with AmericanTowns Meridian Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Ada County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team up...

Declare a blessed 2012

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Did you know that you can declare and receive a blessed new year ahead of you? Make 2012 a wonderful year by claiming God’s blessings into your life! Confess with your...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Meridian organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Meridian is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Meridian

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Meridian area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Idaho’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Meridian in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Idaho is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Meridian Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Meridian, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

A blessed and Merry Christmas 2011

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Christmas is fast approaching and meals are being planned, gifts are being wrapped, and cookies are being baked. Many of us enjoy and love this time of year as preparations...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

New Year's Eve Party

Parties Schedule:Wahooz and Pinz Party:- Time: 5pm - 8:30pm- Cosmic Bowling- Unlimited Laser Tag, Mini Golf*, Go-Karts* and 10 Arcade Tokens (*Max Flight will be substituted...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Idaho

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Idaho Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Confess your sin and experience peace

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Did you know that sin can separate you from God? The good news is that you can confess your sin to God through Jesus Christ and be forgiven, so that sin does not separate you...

Bringing back thankfulness to Thanksgiving 2011

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Did you know that the first Thanksgiving celebration was in the fall of 1621? The pilgrims had been in America less than a year and had lost many to disease and starvation. They...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

A touch from above

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Did you know that all we ever need is a touch from God when it comes to dealing with difficult circumstances? Asking God to reach down from heaven and take the wrong and make it...

Meridian Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Meridian Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Meridian elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Alone time in nature with God

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Idaho has so many places to explore, and it is not a wonder that many of us who spend alone time in nature strengthen our spiritual relationship with God.There is such a rapid...

Ada County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Ada County

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 beats a day at the local...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Idaho ID

Idaho Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Idaho. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Meridian and across the country. With...

A second chance to live

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

How many times do many of us take daily life for granted? In fact many of us never think about the miracle God gave us in creating us in our mother’s womb. I had the...

Find Idaho Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Idaho haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Idaho corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

God is the same today as yesterday and always

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Have you ever had The Lord answer a prayer for you before in your lifetime? If you ever have then go back to the day when He answered your prayer so you can draw from it. As you...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Idaho ID

We have the best Idaho apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Idaho. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

Reflections from Idaho on The 10th anniversary of 9/11

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Sunday marks the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 in what President Bush called an “apparent terrorist attack.” We all watched the news here in Idaho and around the world...

Back to School for Meridian - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Meridian! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Blessed coming in and going out

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

I recently heard a sermon by Pastor Dave Whaley of Harvest Life Church located in Nampa, Idaho. Harvest Life Church helps to harvest the life God wants you to have. Harvest Life...

Bless your children this school year

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Did you know that in Meridian, Idaho you have several choices to pick from when searching for a church to attend? I am a firm believer that you get yourselves into a good bible...

A conduit to heaven through prayer

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Pastor Bob Caldwell, from Calvary Chapel in Boise, Idaho last Sunday gave a great sermon on the Apostle Paul and prayer related to life today. Calvary Chapel began in Boise in...

A better life with Charles Nieman

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Harvest life church in Nampa, Idaho on July 20, 2011 featured a guest speaker who is a well known television personality. Pastor Charles Nieman from Abundant Life Faith Center in...

Divorce and restoration

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Divorce is a lifechange that affects everyone, and has since Moses gave the divorce decree law in the old testament. Our Lord goes behind the written statement of Deuteronomy 24,...

Binding up sickness and disease

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

I was visiting a sick friend at St. Luke's Medical Center in Meridian, Idaho not to long ago. I was asked to come visit and pray with the family and was glad that I did. One...

Sharing the love of Jesus

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Have you ever wondered how it comes so easy for some to share the love of Jesus with others? I observed a young group of students who graduated from Gem State Academy in Nampa,...

Independence Day Festival

Welcome to Independence Day in Meridian!The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to partner with the Meridian Speedway to bring a wonderful Independence Day...

A Father's day blessing

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Father’s day is such a wonderful weekend for everyone in my family. My own family began celebrating today with my father who is 87 years young! Family is out at the lake on...

Desire for connection with God

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

I attended the 30th annual Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church food festival in Boise last weekend, what a great event! So many people in our communities have no...

A good neighbor

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

A local story came to my attention this week about a family from Parma, Idaho that truly has a community showing what a good neighbor does! Neighbors want to improve the home of a...

Memorial weekend and God's canvas

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Another Memorial holiday weekend is fast approaching our Treasure Valley in beautiful Western Idaho. This marks the beginning of campers heading out to God’s great outdoors...

Billboards predict the world is ending tomorrow, May 21, 2011!

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

It was interesting driving around rural Idaho enjoying all it’s natural beauty and suddenly have my attention shift, hearing a prediction that the world ends tomorrow. Wow,...

Boise State University graduation 2011

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Congratulations go out to BSU students who graduated today, over 2100 students received degrees! In speaking to several graduates this morning, and throughout the week many were...

Mother's day blessings

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Mother’s day is a blessing when you can celebrate with loved ones, especially if you are fortunate to still have your mother healthy and living. Mothers play such an...

God's blessed promises

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

The Boise public library is a wonderful place to study and read about any subject that comes to mind. The library is also a great place for study groups and meeting new people. I...

Christ's empty tomb

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Maria C GraceAs we celebrate this Easter Holiday weekend here in Idaho, and across the world, keep in mind that our victory over sin and death is guaranteed because of...

Good Friday in the Boise Treasure Valley

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Maria C GraceWell this upcoming weekend is Easter Sunday, and many local area churches, and Christians alike are preparing for Easter services. Tomorrow is Good Friday, which...

Hometown Heroes Honored for Spirit of Community Awards

Everyone loves a hometown hero and America's 102 top youth volunteers will be honored by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards this May for exemplary acts of...

Freedom through Jesus Christ

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Maria C GraceHave you ever known what it is to be totally free? I am talking about the kind of freedom that takes you away from all of the stress, and worries, and circumstances...

Divine connection to God

from:Meridian Spirituality Examiner

Maria C GraceDo you ever find yourself missing true spiritual connection to life, especially to God? Human nature craves relationship and connection to something, or someone. Many...