🌱 Bank Of America Making Return + Flea Market Gets Additional Dates

Good morning, Boise! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 95 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Boise today:

1. Bank of America is looking to slowly make its return back to the Boise area, as it appears it will be replacing Shari's Cafe and Pie restaurant on Franklin Road. Bank of America has been mostly gone from the state for almost 10 years after Washington Federal purchased 51 BoA branches across Idaho. However, now starting with Shari's Cafe, the bank plans to slowly make its way back aiming at opening four branches in the Boise area by 2026. Although Shari's is for lease, nothing is set in stone yet — the preliminary permit application to remove the building has not moved forward at this point. (Idaho Press)
2. The Idaho Transportation Department has announced that State Highway 21 will be repaved starting on Jul. 17 through September. SH-21 will be closed Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., reopening on nights and weekends; motorists can expect delays during this time and should seek alternate routes if they are traveling to Stanley. For more information about the road project, you can click here. (Idaho News)
3. Despite the blistering temperatures in Boise, the community is still coming out in full force for the flea markets that occur on the second Sunday of every month — so much so that additional dates have been added. The Boise Flea Market serves as an opportunity to get together to not only support small business owners in the community, but to enjoy a time filled with food, refreshments, and live music. When the flea market first started 10 years ago, there were about 15 vendors; fast forward to today, and there are over 120 and a crowd to support them. The next market will be on Jul. 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Idaho News 6)

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Today in and around Boise:

Tuesday, July 11

• Graduate Defense: Andrii Zaiats At Boise State University Recreation Center (12:00 PM)
• Cascades & Friends: Boise Show & Clinic At Centennial High School (1:00 PM)
• Art Party Boise Paint And Sip At Riverside Hotel, Garden City (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Boise Police Department is happy to report that Bridgette, a missing vulnerable adult, has been located and reunited safely with her family. (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• If you missed getting tickets to the Frozen Jr. show, have no worries, as another date has been added! This Saturday you have another opportunity to catch the wonderful show; grab your tickets here. (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• The Idaho Botanical Garden reminds the community that gardening is good for your mental health. It has been proven that the hobby is good for your health as it improves your mood and eases feelings of anxiety and stress. (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon!

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Sustainable Design, Landscape Design and Agribusiness from West Virginia University.