🌱 Basque History + Lucky Lotto Locations + Visiting Moose

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this warm summer morning with all the most important things happening in Boise these days.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. We start you with a story of a wandering moose and continue with a calendar of events for Boise's balloon rally. The Basque culture in Boise has a rich history, one that is soon to be celebrated. Boise will not actively be searching out our abortion providers and take a look at past lucky places for lottery ticket buyers.

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Hot with plenty of sun. High: 101 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Everyone likes to meet their new neighbors, but Boise's Hidden Springs may wish to let this one go without a personal introduction. KTVB-TV staff have a video of a moose making a stroll through the neighborhood. The moose finally headed back up to the foothills, hopefully to not make a return trip. (KTVB.com)
2. Boise Daily readers frequently provide feedback requesting advance notice of events for planning purposes. We listen and for all of you planning on attending the 2022 Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, CBS2 news staff have the entire calendar of events starting Aug. 31. Take note of Sept. 2 as a launch will take place to honor Larry Gebert. (Idaho News)
3. Staying on the idea of planning ahead, the San Inazio festival starts July 29 in downtown Boise. If you are planning on attending this Basque festival and partaking of some tapas, chorizos, or paella, Sharon Fisher pens a story for fromboise outlining the extensive Basque history in Boise. One place to start is the Basque Museum and Cultural Center and the Cyrus Jacobs/Uberuaga House. Grab a bite to eat at Bar Gernika Basque Pub and Eatery and prepare for a community street dance with Amuma Says No. (fromboise)
4. Local law enforcement and city departments have been told not to prioritize city resources in the prosecution of abortion providers. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports the resolution, passed on a slim 3-2 vote, states the City of Boise would not take several actions unless required by state or federal law. For both voting no and yes on the resolution, council members provided their reasonings in the article. (boisedev)
5. You may pick up a lottery ticket every once in a while. Chances are the place where you hand over a dollar or two is close to your home or workplace and a location you frequent once or twice a week. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart provides you 15 reasons to expand outside your comfort zone and purchase your ticket to millions at these locations. (LiteOnline.com)

Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is the Idaho Department of Transportation campus located at 3311 W. State St. (Noon)
• The Boise State University College of Engineering is celebrating 25 years with an open house Thursday. (3 p.m.)
• The City of Boise Parks and Recreation Commission meets Thursday. On the agenda is the Eagle Rock Park Court Conversion Project Proposal. (4 p.m.)
• Celebrate "Third Thursday" at the Gem Center for the Arts. The public is invited as some of the resident artists, musicians, and podcasters will be in their studio on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. (6 p.m.)
• The Boise Public Library continues the "Community Listening Session" on Thursday with a stop at the Library! at Bown Crossing. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Zoo Boise: "Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is saddened to announce that 22-year-old female lion Mudiwa has been diagnosed with kidney disease. Under human care, the median life expectancy of a female lion is about 17 years." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "The Boise Depot has been a local landmark since it was constructed in 1925. Now maintained by Boise Parks and Recreation, it’s a popular spot for weddings and events. We are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "The raves are in! 'I have seen many Romeo and Juliet productions in my years. This one is the BEST one I’ve ever seen! Kudos, Sara Bruner! Excellent!' 'Wow! The set designer wow!... and the casting was perfect. Mercutio stole it.'" (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "The Warehouse Food Hall now open for business. Billed as “a culinary, arts and entertainment hub,” it includes the still-under-construction Treefort Music Hall and Cinema West Theaters (a boutique theater)." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Signal Update! 93.5FM is back on air! After 4 days, 7 hours, and 22 minutes, you can once again tune in to 93.5 in downtown Boise. Thank you all for your patience as our team worked to make repairs and get back on air!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Ballet Idaho: "You're probably slathering on sunscreen and not even thinking about the holidays, but we are! Starting July 20 for 12 days only, single tickets to your favorite annual tradition are on sale." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— John Braese

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