MESSAGE FROM MAYOR KLING
Nampa Recreation Center is being renamed Harward Recreation Center to honor Ken Harward

Last week, the Nampa City Council unanimously approved the renaming of the Nampa Recreation Center to the Harward Recreation Center to honor former City of Nampa Finance Director Ken Harward.

I hope you will take a moment to read the entire press release about the official announcement, including a link to comments read by a member of the citizen group which initiated the effort, by clicking here. It is an honor for the City of Nampa to recognize Mr. Harward for his outstanding service to our community.

The Nampa Parks and Recreation Department is currently fundraising for expenses associated with the name change. (If you would like to make a donation, please call 208-250-5340.) The name change is expected to take several weeks to fully implement.

The public is invited to a short ceremony held in conjunction with the Harvest Classic Fun Run in the parking lot of the recreation center, located at 131 Constitution Way, this Saturday, September 18, at 10:45 a.m. A reception will follow and be held in the Nampa Senior Center beginning at 11:00 a.m. I hope I will see you there!
-Mayor Debbie Kling
PARKS & RECREATION
Join the Nampa Parks & Rec Department, Saturday,
September 18, for the 37th Annual Harvest Classic Fun Run featuring an 8K run or wheelchair race, 2-mile run or walk, 1-mile non-competitive race, food, prizes, vendor booths and kids activities. Join in the fun and the competition!

CELEBRATE NAMPA WITH US
NAMPA'S STATE OF THE CITY

The community is invited to Nampa's 2021 State of the City address
Thurs., September 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Attend in person at the Nampa Civic Center or online

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
2C KIDS SUCCEED AWARDED $750,000 GRANT
On Monday, 2C Kids Succeed announced they have been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Idaho Community Grant Program! The grant will be used in Nampa, Caldwell and Notus School Districts and funds will be used to support early literacy learning for children.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
RAKE UP NAMPA
The City of Nampa is seeking applications from both Nampa residents who need help with leaves and volunteer teams to assist them for the annual Rake-Up Nampa event, which will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021.
JOIN MAYOR'S TEEN COUNCIL!
Nampa students in grades 9th-12th are encouraged to join the Nampa Mayor's Teen Council! We are hosting a "meet and greet" event Wed., September 22 for anyone interested. Click the flyer below to learn more!
Help us spread the word to youth in Nampa!

Watch a personal invitation from Mayor Kling below:
CANYON COUNTY SEEKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Canyon County Development Services Department (DSD) announced it has finalized the draft version of its updated 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which is designed to provide a roadmap for future growth in Canyon County.

The complete draft of the updated plan, along with links to key sections of the plan, is now available for review at www.canyonco.org/growingtogether/.

They are holding a series of open houses across Canyon County and will hold one in Nampa Sept. 22 from 4-7 p.m. at the Nampa Public Library.

Residents are encouraged to view the draft plan on the county website and provide feedback through the online comment form or via email to growingtogether@canyonco.org. 
THIS SATURDAY IN NAMPA!

The next free household hazardous waste and electronic waste disposal event will take place on Saturday, September 18, in the Ford Idaho Center parking lot in Nampa.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there is no cost for Canyon County residents. 
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATES
Please join us for our 10th annual Stormwater Community
Clean-Up Day on Saturday,
September 25 from 9am- 12pm at Liberty Park!
With this event, we hope to encourage our community members to learn about stormwater and help us improve the health of Nampa’s water bodies. This all-ages event is geared towards keeping our community clean and safe for future generations to enjoy.
 
This year volunteers will spend the morning doing a variety of activities. Efforts include:
  • Learning about stormwater and water quality issues.
  • Picking up litter and debris along local waterways.
  • Marking storm drains with decals to remind people not to dump waste. #OnlyRainDownTheDrain 🌧
  • Placing door hangers on nearby homes with tips on how to prevent stormwater pollution.
  • A lunch will be provided to volunteers after the event.
NAMPA CITY COUNCIL
The Nampa City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month; if that Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting is held Tuesday. The regular meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., including a 3-minute open public comment period. Public hearings begin at 6:30 p.m. To watch "live or later" online visit http://www.livestream.com/cityofnampa.
Nampa is committed to being a safe and healthy community where people prosper.