09/24/2026
This Saturday, join us at HOPE CITY: A PLACE TO CONNECT
September 26 | 10 AM–3 PM**
Richard Aguirre Park, Mountain Home
Pool and skate park
BIG THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
First Congregational Church
Home Sweet Mountain Home- Connie Clark
The El-Wyhee Hi-Lites
Come spend the day connecting with local organizations, community groups, artists, vendors, and resources at Hope City
This family-friendly community event will bring together people and organizations working to make Mountain Home a more connected, creative, welcoming, and supportive community.
**COMMUNITY & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES**
- A Mountain Home For All — LGBTQ+ community connection, Pride, social events, and more
- 1st Choice Home Stays — temporary housing resources for families displaced by disasters
- Bridging the Gap — su***de and bullying awareness, plus memorial stone decorating
- St. Luke’s Elmore — mental health information and activities
- Positive Minds Project — children's mental health resources
- The Watering Hole Community Center — mindfulness activities and community resources
- Merina Healing Arts — hands-on mindfulness and creative self-care activities
- Elmore County Domestic Violence Council — local resources, support information, and bracelet making
- ESGW — substance use and mental health resources
- Local mental health support resources and community connections
**ART, CREATIVITY & LOCAL TALENT**
- Mountain Home Arts Council Art Table
- Feral Forged — nature-inspired artwork made with bones, plants, and thrifted materials
- Three Feathers Native American beadwork
- Purple Reign Crystals Crystals, jewelry, figurines, and journals
**LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT**
- **Do Lollies — vintage jazz, swing, and feel-good music
- **Song Birds
-** Ted Hoffman - Cowboy Poetry
**FOOD & TREATS**
- **Dulce Antojitos LLC** — mini pancakes, churro bites, baked goods, chocolate-covered strawberries, and more
- **Melys Hybrid Food Truck
**YOUTH, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY**
- Elmore County 4-H / University of Idaho Extension — STEM activities, classes, and community education
- Mountain Home Lions Club — inspirational coffee sleeves and community activities
- JustServe — opportunities to connect with volunteer service
- BABEVOTE — voter registration and absentee-ballot assistance
- Summit Classical Academy — information and opportunities to show support
There will be activities to participate in, resources to discover, local organizations to meet, food to enjoy, music to hear, and plenty of opportunities to connect with your community.
💙Everyone is welcome. Come say hello, explore the booths, participate in an activity, support local organizations, and spend the day connecting with your community!
**Hope City: A Place to Connect**
📅 September 26
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Richard Aguirre Park
