 👣Run in Her Shoes Memorial In-Person & Virtual 5K & 10K Walk/Run👣
In-person event details (Boise, Idaho): Esther Simplot Park Sunday, May 3, 2026 - Check-in at 2:30 PM - Walk begins at 3:00 PM Virtual option: Complete the walk anytime between May 3–15, 2026, wherever it feels meaningful—sidewalks, trails, treadmills, or favorite local paths. All are welcome to join the Treasure Valley Idaho community for the 7th Annual Run in Her Shoes Memorial In-Person & Virtual 5K & 10K Walk/Run, honoring women and families affected by infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. This meaningful event begins May 3rd (International Bereaved Mother’s Day) with an in-person gathering in Boise, Idaho, and continues through May 15th with flexible virtual participation options. Whether attending locally or walking from anywhere, participants help raise awareness and support for families whose experiences of Mother’s Day may look different. Proceeds from registration and donations will support three important organizations providing bereavement care, mental health support, and training: SHARE for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Postpartum Support International, & The TEARS Foundation. Over the past six years, this event has raised more than $7,500 to support families navigating loss—including funding a special remembrance camera for the Boise SHARE chapter. Participants can walk or run loops around Esther Simplot Pond (1 mile each). Strollers and wagons are welcome. Friendship Island serves as a symbolic reminder that no one walks this path alone. Participants are encouraged to share stories, photos, and reflections in the event Facebook group for a chance to be entered into a prize drawing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/runinhershoes Learn more or register at: www.tinyurl.com/RIHS2026 3/28/2026 Discover Life Again™: An 8-Week Whole-Health Class for Widows - Mondays, 13 Apr to 01 Jun, 2026Read Now  Discover Life Again™: An 8-Week Whole-Health Class for Widows
Mondays, April 13 – June 1, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM MT Meridian, Idaho (in person) + live on Zoom Cost: $279 for all 8 weeks Grief changes everything. With the right support and guidance, it’s possible to begin shaping what comes next—step by step. Sunrise Retreats is hosting a new 8-week small-group class this April for widowed women who are navigating life after the death of a partner and looking for compassionate, research-informed guidance for what comes next. Discover Life Again™ is not a grief support group or counseling session. It is a whole-health education experience designed to help women better understand how grief affects the body, brain, identity, and daily life—and to begin taking steady steps toward rebuilding wellbeing while continuing to honor love and loss. Grounded in research and shaped by lived experience, this class offers practical tools for working with overwhelm, emotional loops, identity shifts, and stress while reconnecting with meaning, strength, and possibility. Participants will learn how to: ✨ understand how grief impacts mind, body, and overall health ✨ work with rumination and emotional overwhelm ✨ reconnect with identity, values, and purpose ✨ support physical and emotional wellbeing ✨ take small, doable steps toward life after loss This class is especially supportive for widowed women who feel stuck, exhausted, or ready for tools beyond talk therapy—and it can complement counseling, coaching, or medical care. Facilitated by Marni Henderson, Community Health Educator, Wellness Practitioner, and widow, who brings more than 30 years of experience supporting women through whole-person healing after loss. Learn more or register here: https://sunriseretreat.org/discover-life-again-class  Healing Grief Group - FREE
Wednesdays, starting March 4, 2026, (5-week series) from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM MT West Valley Medical Center: 1717 Arlington Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605 Grief can feel incredibly lonely, but no one has to walk through it alone. West Valley Medical Center and Horizon Home Health & Hospice are offering a free, 5-week Grief Healing Series designed to support those mourning a loved one or navigating a major life transition. This welcoming space is open to anyone seeking connection, understanding, and healing. Participants will explore tools for emotional wellbeing, share in community, and find strength alongside others who understand the grief journey. Register here: www.westvalleymedctr.com/calendar  Life Café: Conversations About Living & Dying Well - Hosted by ANCORA Health Services
Second Tuesday of every month Next Meeting: March 10, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM MT Library! at Collister, 4724 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703 The community is invited to join Karen Midlo, Community Educator and End-of-Life Doula, for Life Café -- a welcoming space for thoughtful conversations about living well, dying well, and honoring what matters most. Each gathering includes presentations, documentary viewing, and short readings designed to spark meaningful discussion and reflection. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace, in their own way, as they explore what has changed and what still matters. FREE and open to the community. Questions? Call Karen Midlo at 208-413-911  Growing Around Grief: A Support Circle
Brown Counseling Services, 1548 W Cayuse Creek Dr Suite 100, Meridian, ID 83646 March 14 – May 2, 2026 Saturdays, 10:00–11:30 AM $200 for all 8 weeks Brown Counseling Services is offering an 8-week, therapist-facilitated grief group designed to help individuals navigate loss with compassion, connection, and support. Grief can feel isolating and unpredictable, but no one has to walk through it alone. This small, supportive circle provides a safe space to share experiences, learn coping tools, and honor loved ones while continuing to move forward. Participants will have the opportunity to: 🤍 Share and process grief at their own pace 🧠 Learn tools for managing difficult emotions 🤝 Connect with others who truly understand loss 🕯 Honor the relationship with their loved one while moving forward Spots are limited. To reserve your spot today, call: (208) 600-2072 [email protected] www.browncounselingservices.org  🐝Kind Hive Support Groups 🐝
124 3rd Street South, Nampa, Idaho - Next to The Coffee Cup Cafe & Blazin’ Burgers 2026 Donation Based Group Options: 💛 Grief Group — 1st Saturdays from 3–5 PM 💚 Emotion Group — 3rd Thursdays from 7–9 PM 🤍 Trauma Group — 4th Fridays from 5–7 PM If you’ve been craving a safe place to slow down, feel what you feel, and be around people who truly get it. The For You Network, Inc. is here for you with the Kind Hive support groups. This group is a gentle space to breathe, share (or just listen), and find support in community. Come as you are. No pressure to “say the right thing.” Just a supportive space to show up and be human. Kind Hive Nampa is cozy little space and the new home for KYMfest + Kind Your Mind/For You Network, Inc. headquarters. This is a warm, community-centered space created for connection, healing, and hope. Kind Hive Nampa will be a permanent, donation-based space for support groups—created as a safe, neutral place to share stories, feel supported, and remember you’re not alone. If you’ve been needing community, connection, or a space to breathe…this is for you. https://www.facebook.com/kindyourmind  Kind Hive Nampa - Open House
Friday, January 30, 2026, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM MT 124 3rd St S., Nampa, ID (next to The Coffee Cup Cafe & Blazin’ Burgers, across from Fred Meyer) Our friends over at For You Network, Inc. are opening something really special this Friday—and we’re so excited to share it with you! They’re welcoming everyone into Kind Hive Nampa their first ever cozy little space and the new home for KYMfest + Kind Your Mind headquarters. This isn’t just an office… it’s a warm, community-centered space created for connection, healing, and hope. Stop by anytime for a cozy space to explore, light snacks and beverages, KYMfest and Kind Your Mind merch, a meet-and-greet with KYMfest leaders, and information on upcoming support groups and events. Kind Hive Nampa will also be a permanent, donation-based space for support groups—created as a safe, neutral place to share stories, feel supported, and remember you’re not alone. If you’ve been needing community, connection, or a space to breathe… this is for you. Follow @kindyourmind + For You Network on Facebook/Instagram for support group times: Grief Support Group (1st Saturday) Emotional Support Group (3rd Thursday) Trauma Support Group (4th Friday) 🕯️🐝💛 Kind Your Mind. 💛🐝🕯️ Learn more at: www.kymfest.com  Boise Death Café - January 2026 Gathering
Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MT Collister Branch Boise Public Library, 4724 W State St, Boise, ID 83703 Curious about death? Join the Death Café Boise for their January gathering! The Death Café is a unique opportunity to engage in an open, respectful conversation about death in a comfortable, informal setting. Facilitators will guide the process. Come join the conversation and please bring your curiosity, your interest, your experiences, and an open mind and join us at the library for the first Death Cafe of 2026. The Death Café provides an opportunity for an open conversation about death. Facilitators will guide the process, but this is YOUR conversation! Whether you come with questions, stories, or simply curiosity, all are welcome. At a Death Café, people gather to enjoy snacks and talk openly about death, with the goal of increasing awareness and helping us live our lives more fully. This is not a grief support session but a space for thoughtful, no-pressure discussions about death. Join the conversation, and please bring your curiosity, interest, and experiences. It is FREE to attend – no registration required. For more info on the international Death Cafe movement, visit www.deathcafe.com To learn more or for specific questions for the facilitators of this event in Boise, email [email protected]  Connection Is the Cure's STAY 2026 – Mental Wellness Rally
January 28, 2026, from 5:30–9:00 PM MT JUMP Downtown Boise - 1000 West Myrtle Street, Boise, ID 83702 Connection Is the Cure is hosting its annual STAY 2026 Mental Wellness Rally—a powerful, community-centered evening focused on connection, hope, and healing. This inspiring event will feature: Olympic Bronze Medalists Stephanie Rovetti & Nicole Heavirland (Paris 2024 – USA Women’s Rugby Team), featured speaker Maddux Madsen, Boise State Quarterback, & live music by Almost Famous. Attendees can also explore: - Resource booths - Practical mental wellness workshops - Grounding stations STAY 2026 is an unforgettable evening designed to strengthen community connections, increase mental health awareness, and remind us that connection truly is the cure. This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Learn more and register here: www.connectionisthecureidaho.org  Kids2Kids Grief Support Night – January Gathering in Twin Falls
January 16, 2026 from 6:30–8:30 PM MT (Registration check-in at 6:15 PM) BKG Grief Center: 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301 Because Kids Grieve invites families to a no-cost Kids2Kids grief support evening in January, offering a compassionate space where children and caregivers can learn they are not alone. This month’s theme, Surprise, Shock, Denial, will be explored through age-appropriate activities and guided conversation designed to support children and teens in their grief. The January meeting will take place on January 16, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM at the BKG Grief Center in Twin Falls, ID, with registration check-in beginning at 6:15 PM. The evening includes dinner, children and teen breakout groups for ages 5–17, and a separate guardian/parent breakout group, all centered on connection, education, and support. Register: www.becausekidsgrieve.org/south-central-region/ 📧 Questions: [email protected]  Good Grief Boise's Annual Memory Share
Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM MT PEER Wellness Center 8515 W. Overland Rd. Boise, Idaho Please join the Good Grief Boise community in creating a special time together to honor loved ones and bring their legacies with us into the new year. You are invited to share your stories, pictures, and mementos with others in an uplifting space. There will be time for everyone to share about their loved ones. Refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring a light refreshment dish to share with others if you choose. This event is family-friendly and FREE! There will be a special activity for children to participate in. Contact the group facilitators Angelina and Amanda via email with inquiries: [email protected]  Potter Funeral Chapel Grief Support Group
2nd Wednesday of Every Month from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT Next meeting: January 14, 2026 Potter Funeral Chapel — 228 E Main St., Emmett, ID 83617 If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to walk that road alone. Potter Funeral Chapel is hosting Emmett’s first FREE monthly grief support group, created to offer connection, understanding, and a compassionate space for healing. Adults who have experienced the death of a loved one are welcome to attend— whether recent or years ago. No hospice or funeral affiliation required. All are welcome. Topics rotate monthly based on group needs, including: January: Spirituality & Grief February: Gratitude in Grief March: Rituals & Memorials April: Finding Our Way May: Bill of Rights June: Exploring Secondary Loss Whether you want to talk, listen, learn, or simply sit with others who understand, you’ll be met with care. If this season feels heavy, tender, or overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone. Support is here for you. Call Liz for more info at 208-452-2672 or visit www.potterchapel.com Related New Story: www.tinyurl.com/EmmettGriefGroup  The Longest Night Evening Service
Monday, December 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM Boise First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2201 W Woodlawn Ave, Boise, ID 83702 The community is invited to gather for a gentle, contemplative service honoring grief, loss, and the quiet truths that often accompany the holiday season. Often known as a “Longest Night” or “Blue Christmas” service, this tradition creates sacred space for those who find the holidays difficult. Held near the winter solstice—the longest night of the year—it acknowledges that not everyone feels merry and bright, or joyful during the holiday season, and it offers comfort, reflection, and hope in the midst of darkness. This in-person gathering includes readings, ritual, and song, offering a compassionate space to honor grief, loss, and disappointment. The evening will begin by firelight outside the church entrance before moving into the fellowship hall. If you or someone you love could use a peaceful place to pause and breathe this season, this service may offer a meaningful moment of solace. This will be an in-person service only. www.boisefirstucc.org  Holiday Memories Event Hosted by Because Kids Grieve
Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM MT Orchard Park Meridian Library: 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive Meridian, ID 83646 This heartfelt gathering invites community members to come together and remember their loved ones while creating meaningful holiday ornaments. It’s a gentle, supportive space to honor memories, connect with others, and create something beautiful during the holiday season. Because Kids Grieve hopes you will attend to create, remember, and share in a time of warmth and connection. For more info or to RSVP, contact: [email protected] www.becausekidsgrieve.org  Winter Wellness Breathwork Workshop
Friday, December 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM MT Vitalistic Wellness Institute, 326 ½ Caldwell Blvd, Nampa, Idaho 83651 Vitalistic Wellness Institute is hosting a FREE guided breathwork session designed to help participants release stress, boost their mood, and reconnect with their inner calm. This relaxing winter workshop will offer a gentle space to breathe, heal, and reset before the holiday season. Local businesses and vendors will also be present! What to Bring: • Yoga mat or small blanket • Comfortable clothing • An open mind ready for healing Space is limited, and spots fill quickly—registration is first-come, first-served! To register, call or text 208-242-4476. Breathe, heal, and grow together this winter. www.vitalisticwellnessidaho.com  ✨ 🕯️Holiday Remembrance Luminary🕯️ ✨
December 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM MT 1200 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, Idaho, 83713 Cloverdale Funeral Home invites the community to gather for a peaceful evening of remembrance, honoring loved ones through light, music, and fellowship. This family-friendly event offers a warm space to remember, heal, and connect. Enjoy beautiful music, heartfelt moments, and light snacks among others who understand. Free & open to the public. All are welcome! For more info, visit: www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com  ❄️🎄✨ Because Kids Grieve: Making Holiday Memories ✨🎄❄️
Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Because Kids Grieve Center, 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls, Idaho RSVP by December 11 → [email protected] The holidays can be hard when someone you love is missing. This event is all about honoring loved ones, connecting with others and finding moments of comfort and joy during the holiday season. This season, Because Kids Grieve invites children, teens, and families to come together to celebrate memories and create new ones in a supportive space. Activities include: 🧦 Decorating stockings 🎨 Designing holiday cards 🎄 Creating ornaments 🌹 Decorating the BKG Memorial Garden 🍪 Treats & refreshments provided  International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Saturday, November 22, 2025 On Saturday, November 22, 2025, join a global community of survivors for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, also known as Survivor Day. This special day is dedicated to bringing together those who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a loved one to suicide. Why Survivor Day Matters: - It’s a time to connect with others who truly understand. - A space to find understanding, support, and hope. - An opportunity to honor your loved one’s memory in community. What to Expect: Events typically feature a blend of group discussions, supportive activities, and stories of healing. Whether you’re early in your grief or further along your journey, Survivor Day welcomes you with open arms. How to Join: Find an event near you or participate online: Visit the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day website at https://isosld.afsp.org/ For Boise, Idaho community members, the Survivor Day event will be at Jack's Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W Myrtle Street in Boise, from 10 AM - 12 PM. Check out the Boise Survivor Day event info and register at https://boise-idaho.isosld.afsp.org/ Let’s come together to remind ourselves and each other: You are not alone. 10/24/2025 Because Kids Grief - K2K Birthday Party: A Celebration of Our Loved Ones - 15 Nov 2025Read Now  K2K Birthday Party: A Celebration of Our Loved Ones
Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM (registration at 12:45 PM) 459 Shoup Ave, Twin Falls Join Because Kids Grieve for this heartfelt gathering is part of Children’s Grief Awareness Day -- a time to honor and remember those we love. Activities include: - Creating a Butterfly of Hope - Planting flower bulbs in the BKG Memorial Garden - Hope-inspired art projects - Sharing memories of loved ones - Celebrating birthdays of those we grieve - Snacks Provided It’s a safe space for children, teens, and families to connect, create, and carry hope together. RSVP at: [email protected] www.becausekidsgrieve.org  Keystone Hospice Community Grief Group
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 PM MST, Beginning November 11, 2025 Keystone Hospice, 21 N Fisher Park Way, Eagle, ID 83616 Keystone Hospice invites the community to join a free six-week Community Grief Group this fall, beginning Tuesday, November 11th, in Eagle, Idaho. Sessions run weekly on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, offering a safe and supportive space to share, connect, and heal together. No one should walk through grief alone. Find out more and/or RSVP by emailing: [email protected] 10/5/2025 International Wave of Light for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Candlelight Vigil - 15 Oct 2025Read Now  🕯️✨🪔International Wave of Light for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Candlelight Vigil🪔 ✨🕯️
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial, Kohlerlawn Cemetery (76 6th St N., Nampa, ID 83687) Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM MST David’s Hope Pregnancy Loss Ministry invites the community to join families locally and around the world in honoring babies gone too soon. As part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, candles will be lit in remembrance during the global Wave of Light. All babies can be honored, no matter how long ago the loss occurred. A special naming service will also be offered, allowing families to speak their child’s name and memorialize their memory together in community. For questions or more details, call 208-514-5962 or email [email protected].  Growth After Grief Group
Wednesday nights, September 24 – November 19, 2025, from 5:30–7:00 PM MST. Growth After Grief is a supportive counseling group for adults in the Boise, Idaho area navigating loss and change Join Wellness Partners in downtown Boise on Wednesday nights, September 24 – November 19. The cost is $25 per session or $175 for all 8 weeks. Guided by Gretchen Arguedas, LPC, this 8-week group offers a safe, compassionate space to: - Explore healing through journaling - Connect with nature using eco-therapy practices - Discover yourself through creative expression Together, participants will find connection, reflection, and tools to honor their grief while fostering growth and renewal. Limited spots available — don’t wait to join this journey of healing! To Register or Learn More Call (208) 900-8080 or Email [email protected] www.wellnesspartnerspllc.com  Growing Old Ain’t for Sissies!
First Wednesday of Every Month, Starting September 3, 2025, 12:00–1:00 PM MST Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Ave. S., Nampa, ID 83651 So we’ve been told… and to be honest, it feels pretty accurate! Let's face it, getting older isn't for the faint of heart. —but you don’t have to face them alone. Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel has partnered with Karen Midlo, Certified Grief Educator, End-of-Life Doula, and Community Educator with Ancora Health Services, to host a free monthly gathering for real talk about life, loss, and love. Bring your lunch, and they will provide dessert. This is a free, welcoming space for connection, support, and honest conversation. All are welcome—whether you’re navigating loss, caregiving, or simply feeling the weight of time, this group is for you. Please call Karen with any questions at 208-413-9117.  11th Annual Semicolon Tattoo Fundraiser
Hosted by Resurrected Tattoo & Piercing at 610 N. Orchard Street, Boise, Idaho Saturday, September 20, 2025, from Noon to 6:00 PM MST The Semicolon symbolizes "The Decision to Continue our Story." Get your semicolon tattoo for just $60! Half of the proceeds will benefit the vital work of the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline. Let's come together to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Share this to help spread the word! If you or a loved one need to talk, call ICSH now. You don't have to be suicidal to call. Someone is always here for you on the other end of the line. Call or text 988 or visit www.idahocrisis.org to chat online.  Thrive: Community Wellness Festival - Free to attend!
Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM JUMP (Jack’s Urban Meeting Place), 1000 W. Myrtle Street, Boise, ID The 2nd Annual Thrive: Community Wellness Festival is a FREE, one-day event showcasing the very best the Treasure Valley has to offer in health and wellness education and experiences. Hosted by Upward Inertia, this FREE community event is designed to bring people together to explore wellness, healing, and thriving in community. Whether you’re seeking resources, connection, or inspiration, this is a beautiful opportunity to gather and grow. - Invigorating yoga classes, powerful workouts, and mindfulness practices - Workshops on the arts, financial literacy, nutrition, self-care, and so much more - Kids Corner, community meetups, and activities for ALL ages and abilities This day is packed with opportunities for learning, healing, and connection. Best of all, admission is FREE! Donations are welcome, and proceeds support Upward Inertia’s community outreach programming. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join the Treasure Valley community for a day of inspiration, growth, and connection. For details, visit www.upwardinertia.com/Thrive |
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