Ready, Set, Kindergarten

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Ready, Set Kindergarten! is a program for kids who are entering kindergarten in Fall 2025.  Each week, kids will earn a new letter, a kindergarten readiness concept, work on numbers, participate in hands-on activities, and parents will receive a worksheet to take home with suggestions of activities to do with their children.

Fair Housing Basics & Hot Topics

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us at the Twin Falls Public library for an in person training covering the basics of the Fair Housing Act, including the jurisdictional elements of a fair housing complaint and examples of discriminatory conduct by housing providers as well as a closer look at current hot topics in fair housing.

With questions regarding the event location, reasonable accommodations and/or facilities, please contact the Twin Falls Public Library, CJ Rasmusson, crasmusson@twinfallspubliclibrary.org.

Questions regarding the details of the presentation, please contact Peg Richards at prichards@ifhcidaho.org or 800-717-0695.

About The Presenters:

Zoe Ann Olson has been the Executive Director of Intermountain Fair Housing Council, Inc. for over ten years now. Ms. Olson has 14 years of experience as an attorney with Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. Ms. Olson has extensive housing law experience including the FHA and the Idaho housing law. She was a fair housing speaker at the Washington Affordable Housing Association Conference in 2019, at the Housing Solutions Conference in 2020, at the National Low-Income Housing Coalition Member Updates and the Fair Housing in Land Use and AFFH Conference at the University of Idaho in 2021, at the IREM and NARPM Fair Housing Idaho Conference in 2022 and 2023 respectively, and the lead fair housing training throughout Idaho in 2012 to 2023. In 2022, she is the recipient of the Idaho Woman Lawyers Bertha Stull Green Public Service Lawyer Award and the Inns of Court Unsung Hero Award.

Peg Richards joined IFHC in October 2022 as the Education Project Director. Her background includes working with people experiencing homelessness, oversight of a low-income housing program, advocating for the disenfranchised, and educating our community about the experiences of people with whom she has worked for the past two decades. Peg also has a strong background in writing and communication practices. She has contributed to the IFHC team by creating guides, handouts, and other educational materials. And is currently providing multiple opportunities across the state, to ensure all Idahoans understand housing rights, how to advocate for their rights, and Fair Housing laws and best practices.

Empowered Caregiver (w/ Alzheimer's Association)

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

This free education series from the Alzheimer's Association teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Caregivers can attend individual courses to meet their needs, or complete the entire series. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information, or to register, contact Jody Cornilsen at jcornilsen@alz.org, or 208-350-6823.

April 2nd:
Intro to Alzheimer's & Building Foundations of Caregiving

Explore the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team, and managing stress.

April 9th:
Supporting Independence

This event focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support, and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

April 30th:

Communicating Effectively & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Learn how dementia affects communication, and get tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals. You'll learn about common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors, and recognizing when additional help is needed. 

May 7th:
Exploring Care and Support Services

How to best prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care, and end-of-life care.