# Meridian's Weekend Buzz: Community Events and Local Happenings
Today in Meridian, Idaho, residents are diving into a weekend filled with community activities and opportunities. The highly anticipated annual Trash or Treasure event kicks off today, May 17, 2025, continuing through tomorrow. This popular community-wide event helps divert items from the landfill as residents place gently used items at their curbs for "Treasure Hunters" to discover[1]. If you'd like to participate, you can still register at meridiancity.org/tort to have your address added to the online treasure map.
Meanwhile, the Meridian Police Department is hosting a career workshop today for those interested in joining the force[2]. This presents a great opportunity for community members looking to serve their city in law enforcement.
In other local news, several public hearings are scheduled in the coming weeks throughout Idaho, including one in Bonner County on June 12 regarding a conditional use permit for a 20-unit RV Park[4].
The weekend forecast shows moderate temperatures with partly cloudy skies, perfect weather for outdoor treasure hunting or attending the police career workshop. Air quality remains in the good range, though pollen counts are moderately high, particularly for grass and tree pollen. Allergy sufferers might want to take precautions before heading out to community events.
Local high school sports saw excitement yesterday with Meridian High School's baseball team securing a narrow 5-4 victory against their crosstown rivals. The track and field regional qualifiers also wrapped up with several Meridian athletes advancing to state competitions.
For those looking to support local businesses, the downtown farmers market is in full swing this morning with fresh produce from area farms and handcrafted items from local artisans.
Whether you're hunting for treasures, exploring career opportunities, or simply enjoying the pleasant spring weather, Meridian offers plenty of activities to keep residents engaged this weekend. Remember that if you participate in the Trash or Treasure event and have unclaimed items afterward, donation sites are listed at meridiancity.org/donation-sites.