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🌱 Why a WWII flying ace is honored at Meridian’s Heroes Park
Meridian, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Meridian! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a WWII flying ace is honored at Meridian’s Heroes Park
Also on today's calendar: Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill - 80's Kids @ The Comedy Lounge and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Near-record heat, with a high of 93 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 46.
- Wednesday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Idaho's "Pappy" Boyington: The Black Sheep Squadron leader who became a war legend (kivitv.com) — Meridian residents can find World War II flying ace Greg “Pappy” Boyington honored along the walking path at Heroes Park, where trail markers celebrate local heroes chosen by schoolchildren. The broader story traces Boyington’s turbulent path from Coeur d’Alene to leading the famed Black Sheep Squadron, surviving captivity, and becoming one of Idaho’s most decorated and controversial war legends. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill - 80's Kids @ The Comedy Lounge →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
8:00 pm
Saturday May 30
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Other local events
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SCORE Treasure Valley Business Mentoring
Meridian District Library, 722 E. 2nd St., Meridian
9:00 am -
208 Street Machines Car Show at SO|ME Market
SO|ME Amp, 1363 East Phenomenal Street, Meridian
5:00 pm -
208 Street Machines Car Show at SO|ME Market
SO|ME Amp at Pinnacle, 1363 E Phenomenal St, Meridian
5:00 pm -
FREE Playdate at The Learning Experience - Meridian →
The Learning Experience - Meridian, 6241 North Linder Road, Meridian
9:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting: Hayden Homes - Pebblebrook Community
Meridian Chamber of Commerce, 313 W Gleason St., Meridian
4:00 pm -
Zootopia 2 - Sparklight Movie Night
Settlers Park, 3545 N Meridian Rd, Meridian
7:00 pm -
1st Annual Idaho Stroke Walk
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 North Records Avenue, Meridian
9:00 am -
Meridian Main Street Market
Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian
9:00 am -
Cory Michaelis @ The Comedy Lounge (June 5 & 6) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 27
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
Saturday June 6
📣 Meridian Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Memorial Day Flyover & $5 General Admission
Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Dr, Nampa
9:00 am -
Memorial Day Ceremony
Rock of Honor Veterans Memorial, 1800 North Records Avenue, Meridian
11:00 am -
Wishes & Wine 2026 →
Indian Creek Winery, 1000 N McDermott Rd, Kuna
12:00 pm -
SUMMER READING BEGINS!
Ada Community Library - Star Branch, 10706 W State Stt, Star
Monday May 25
Tuesday May 26
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- Icarus Wellness and Recovery — (208) 907-8881
Mental Health and Addiction Treatment | Medicaid Accepted - The Comedy Lounge — (208) 991-2296
Boise's Full Time, Professional Comedy Club
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Posting a compliment to two Meridian police officers who caught a neighbor's cow wandering through our neighborhood.
They were calm and gentle with "Darcy" and, with the farmer's help, returned him to his pasture. (Our heroes.) (Nextdoor Verado) - Treasure Valley Neighbors – We Need Your Help
As a local General Contractor, I would like to give back to someone who has sacrificed for our country. If you know of a low-income disabled veteran… (Nextdoor West Ada / Canyon)
- WinCo Foods posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Meridian. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
🗞 Nearby News
Garden City
- Fort Wayne Football Club Puts Forth 'Incredible Performance,' Extends League Unbeaten Streak to 6, with 3-1 Victory at AC Boise (oursportscentral.com)
Eagle
- 'I take full responsibility': Two sentenced to prison for luring, tasing, and beating teen in Eagle foothills (kivitv.com)
- Angel of Hope statue in Dry Creek Cemetery offers solace, healing for grieving families (idahonews.com)
Ok Meridian! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A cold (Thank you Stanley G. for sending it in!)
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