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Orchard Park Gala

Please join us for a Grand Opening Celebration & Fundraiser Event benefitting the Meridian Library!

Our Orchard Park Gala, presented by CBH Homes, will be a semi-formal event located inside the new library and will feature a catered meal, bar service, as well as entertainment, speakers, a Silent Auction. . .and a few surprises!

This event is SOLD OUT

When & Where

Saturday, May 20th
6:30pm - 9pm

Meridian Library at Orchard Park
Located at 1268 W Chinden Blvd in Meridian

What We're Celebrating

Meridian Library's new Orchard Park location is a 15,000 sqft full-service library dedicated to early literacy, and designed with accessibility in mind. Members of our community met with architects throughout the design process to influence the space to make it more accommodating and accessible for patrons navigating the library in a wheelchair, with visual or hearing impairments, with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Sensory Processing Disorders, or with other physical and developmental disabilities. This new branch reimagines what a modern library is, and has created a space where patrons of all abilities can access a public library.

Tickets

This event is SOLD OUT

Speakers

The following speakers will share how this new library impacts the city of Meridian, the Meridian Library District, and families needing accessible spaces.

Mayor Robert Simison
Mayor of Meridian

Kimberly Davis
Community Advocate

Nick Grove
Meridian Library Director

Entertainment Provided By

Lindsey Hunt

Lindsey is a Boise-based independent artist who creates and produces chill wave-dream pop music with her violin and piano. In recent years Lindsey has been adapting her music and performances to accommodate symptoms of Ménière's disease, which causes severe vertigo and hearing loss along with sound and visual sensitivity. She has been modifying her live performance sets to be sensory-friendly, and pursuing sound-safe adaptive methods for both recording and live performances. Lindsey's newest album will be available on all streaming platforms beginning in May 2023; past albums can be found on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon.

Additional Entertainment

Owyhee High Jazz Band

The Owyhee High Jazz Band will be performing a few numbers while guests arrive at 6:30pm.

Helping Idaho Therapy Dogs

Therapy dogs will be working throughout the evening in specific areas of the library.

Pearl House Collective

Pearl House Collective, a local independent bookstore, will be hosting a pop-up shop.

Food Provided By

The tastiest part of our event!

Silent Auction

Kayaks, power beats, pickleball paddles, outdoor movie projectors, oh my!

We'd like to thank the following businesses for providing items for our Silent Auction:
Jessi Drexler, The Chair; Eagle Luxe Reel; Amy Nishi Art; Foothills Physical Therapy; Toytown; Cork and Craft; Chick-Fil-A Village Meridian; Wahooz; Roaring Spring; Lakeview Golf Course; Sockeye Brewing; Big Daddy's BBQ; Twisted Sugar; PBS; Boise Fry Company; Kona Ice; Texas Roadhouse; Hayden Beverage

FAQs

What do I wear? Don't be fooled by "gala". We clean up nice, but we're not too fussy. Semi-formal is going to mean something different to every person and may vary depending on physical needs, and that's okay. Dress to the nines, or dress to the fives; either way we're going to have a great time!

Who can attend? This event is intended for guests ages 21+

Are you interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact foundation@supportmld.org for information on sponsorship opportunities!