MESSAGE FROM MAYOR KLING
Happy September! This week, Nampa residents will gain additional amenities at the new FitLot Outdoor Fitness Gym in Maple Grove Park (across from Lakeview Park) and a new playground at Orah Brandt Park. I hope our community will enjoy these new additions and enjoy all our Nampa parks have to offer this fall!

Also, Nampa's State of the City will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thurs., September 30. The community is invited to attend virtually (link to be available at cityofnampa.us/soc) or in person at the Nampa Civic Center. Please plan to join me as we celebrate Nampa through the years!

-Mayor Debbie Kling
PARKS & RECREATION
The new FitLot in Maple Grove Park was paid for thanks to a grant from AARP!
Thank you to AARP for choosing Nampa to celebrate their 60th Anniversary. Nampa was excited to receive the gift of the new FitLot in Maple Grove Park!
Pictured below is Mayor Kling with Lupe Wissell, Executive Director of AARP, and attendees at the ribbon-cutting Tues., August 31.

RIBBON CUTTING THURSDAY., SEPT 2 AT 4 PM FOR THE NEW PLAYGROUND AT ORAH BRANDT PARK
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!

Pooch Party Stroll & Splash
Thank you to everyone who supported the Pooch Party Stroll & Splash event this past weekend. Proceeds support Nampa's dog parks!
Mark Your Calendars
NAMPA'S STATE OF THE CITY

Please mark your calendars for Nampa's 2021 State of the City address - to be held virtually and in-person at the Nampa Civic Center on
Thurs., September 30 at 4:30 p.m.
More details to follow!
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. 
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The City of Nampa continues to partner with the Idaho Food Bank to help distribute free food boxes to anyone who needs a little extra help, but we need volunteers to make this happen!

September 14 | 11am - 4pm 
(all distributions at the Ford Idaho Center)
Please join us for our 10th annual Stormwater Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, September 25th 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.
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATES
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.