🌱 Bogus Snow + Boise Redistricting + Goodbye Eastside Tavern

Up and at 'em, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

The Thursday edition of the Boise Daily starts with typical spring weather in the valley-Bogus snow. A Boise man, owner of a business dedicated to ensuring people and their vehicles make it home safe after a night of alcohol, is now facing a possible lifetime in a wheelchair after being hit by a drunk driver. We provide a list of Boise open houses for you and your chance to grab a cold one at the Eastside Tavern is coming to an end. Finally, depending on where you live in Boise, your candidates for city council could change soon.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 41 Low: 22.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Strap on those boots, spring skiing is looking good. CBS2's Nathan Larsen provides the update Bogus Basin is reporting 6 inches of snowfall in the last 24-hours. We may see record lows in the valley on Thursday, but the weekend is expected to bounce back to normal. This is the time of year that is special in Boise. You can play 18-holes of golf and ski the slopes all in one day. (Idaho News)
2. A Boise man is facing a possible lifetime of paralysis after being hit by a drunk driver. Even more sad, Ed Bruce started, owned and operated a service car and driver service, where he and one of his employees will pick up anyone who has been drinking and make sure they, along with their car, get home safe. KTVB's Shirah Matsuzawa tells the story. (KTVB.com)
3. With the weekend weather expected to return to a normal Boise spring, you may want to tour some open houses taking place around the city. Get directions and times at Boise Patch. (Boise Patch)
4. At one time, not so many years ago, most Boise neighborhoods had a local dive bar. Some (The Trolley burned down in an unsolved arson fire in 2006) closed before their time was up, but most disappeared due to owners passing, changes in zoning laws or just Boise making a change in lifestyle. Cheap beer, a dart board and the same five people sitting on the bar stools were the norm. Now, according to LITE-FM's Michelle Heart, Boise will see one more close as the Eastside Tavern and their landlord failed to come to terms after 30 years in the same location. (LiteOnline.com)
5. Using data from the recent 2020 census, the City of Boise is preparing to start the process for once again redistricting the city into six districts for the next election. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel writes all six council seats will be up, half of them for four-year terms and the other half for two-year terms to put the elections back on a staggered schedule for the 2023 election. (boisedev.com)

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Today in Boise:

• Join Boise State in this workforce development initiative here at Boise State University (Simplot Ballroom) as we connect employers with students and community members on Thursday. The Boise State University Job and Career Fair will be a hybrid event loaded with virtual amenities and on-site interview opportunities. The 1st half of the event (10am – 1pm) will be reserved for students, the 2nd half of the event will be open to the public. (10 am)
• Learn to make, remake, repurpose, restyle, or embellish your own clothes or clothing found from the Refashion the Closet rummage event. MakerLab staff will be on hand to guide you through steps and learn how to upcycle your fashion into something you can be proud to show off at our Fashion Show-off event Friday evening. (Noon)
• The iSucceed Virtual High School is holding a high school talent show on Thursday. (3 pm)
• Capital High School will open both the baseball and softball season at Ridgevue High School on Thursday. (5 pm)
• It’s time to test your skills in the Super Smash Bros Tournament held on Thursday in the Student Union Dining Area at BSU. Come play with all your favorite Nintendo characters from Mario and Yoshi to Pikachu and Kirby, refreshments provided to refuel our competitors. Winners receive prizes. (7 pm)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Boise State’s @venturecollege helps hundreds of students realize and unlock their entrepreneurial potential, including these four women who are creating positive change." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Precious little Lucy was suffering from infected paws. All four were tender, and she wasn’t bearing any weight on her left hindfoot. But, even though she was in pain, she was the calmest and most loving little kitten." (Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Boise Fire recognized members of the Boise business community for going above and beyond to keep people safe from CO2. After experiencing some close calls, Nic Baltes and Sam Licklider started an education platform." (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "2022 Best of Boise Nominations Open! These awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer. Nominate your favorites in dozens of categories and if you nominate in more than 25 categories, you'll be automatically entered for a drawing" (Instagram)
• Boise Philharmonic: "Boise Phil's Youth Education Program provides a pathway to a deeper, more enduring connection to music as an art form and vital element of a well-rounded education! Join us at The Grove Hotel - Boise on March 30." (Facebook)

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— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.