Good morning, Nampa.

Supporters are invited to donate $5 to sign lumber for the St. Jude Dream Home 2-by-4 event at The Village this weekend—part of a 2025 campaign that raised $3M for St. Jude and will offer raffle tickets for sale next spring.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture and the state veterinarian urged horse owners to cancel equine events and halt travel for three weeks after reports linked EHV-1 outbreaks in Oklahoma and Texas to horse competitions.

No Idaho horse has tested positive, but officials warned that neighboring states may soon confirm cases—owners should monitor their horses daily and keep them isolated.

Idaho surfer Meira Nelson overcame severe challenges (losing her parents at seven and becoming paralyzed at 14) to win gold at the ISA World Para-Surfing Championship in California 24 years later.

Idaho high school state championships are set for Saturday with four games: at Middleton High School, Carey plays Tri-Valley at 11 a.m. and Ririe meets Nampa Christian at 2 p.m., while at the ICCU Dome, Kimberly faces Homedale at 1 p.m. and Rigby meets Timberline at 4 p.m. The 5A title game will be on Monday at 7 p.m. in Boise, and Kendrick High School was crowned 2A Milk Bowl champion on Nov. 20 — a win that capped their season — marking a busy weekend for Treasure Valley teams.

Nampa Pumpkin Spice 5K

8:00-10:30 a.m. — Gem Prep: Nampa Charter School — Entry fee applies — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive 5K run or walk and enjoy the autumn spirit.

Ridgevue Freshman Basketball Game vs. Skyview

4:30-5:45 p.m. — Ridgevue High School — Free entry — Catch the excitement of the Ridgevue freshman basketball team as they face off against Skyview in a home non-conference game.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the transformative tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns the true meaning of Christmas.

NOEL 2025 Concert

7-9 p.m. — Brandt Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the Christmas season with over 200 talented student musicians performing classic and new arrangements.

Light The World Giving Machines Day

12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Indian Creek Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of giving with special performances and activities throughout the day.

Beyond the Ball: A Night with Cinderella & Friends

5 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Enchanting performances of ballet, jazz, and more — Experience a magical evening with Cinderella and her friends.

Nampa Rod And Gun Club Monthly Match

8 AM – 1 PM — Nampa Rod and Gun (Outdoor Range) — $15 — Compete in an exciting NRL22 match featuring multiple challenging stages and bonus shoots.

The Nutcracker Ballet

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of the classic Christmas ballet with enchanting performances and holiday spirit.

Christmas At The Theater

11 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Bring three canned food items for complimentary snacks — Enjoy classic Christmas films and a chance for photos with Santa.