🌱 Boise Free Kindergarten + Baseball Packages + Plastic Building

Morning, neighbors! John Braese here with a fresh Boise Daily.

Welcome to the mid-week edition of the Boise Daily. Baseball season will soon be here and we have the news of where to grab the hot dogs. The West Ada School District has new leaders and the Boise School District is moving forward to free kindergarten starting next year. The city has a new arts director and a new company wants your old plastic jugs.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 41 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. If you are thinking of baseball season already, CBS 2 news staff has the hospitality options available for the upcoming season. Plans include both kid friendly and adult options. (Idaho News)
2. IdahoEdNews reporter Kyle Pfannenstiel reports the West Ada School District elected new leadership on Monday night, but the voting was not unanimous for the winner. (Idaho EdNews)
3. Amber Beierle is ready to start her now job. The City of Boise announced Beierle is returning back to work for the city as the new Arts & History Director. (Boise Patch)
4. A hot discussion this year for the Idaho Legislature is the subject of free kindergarten for all Idahoans. The Boise School District is not waiting for the legislature to act, announcing free kindergarten will be offered throughout the district beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. (Boise Patch)
5. Every week, we set out on recyclables out, including plastics. A new company is now looking at taking the plastics to repurpose into building materials according to Boise State Public Radio's Frankie Barnhill. (Boise State Public Radio)

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Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Library will hold a Kindergarten Readiness class on Wednesday. (11 am)
• Capital High School will travel to Mountain View High School for a varsity wrestling dual. (6 pm)
• Capital High School hosts Timberline High School for a girls' varsity basketball game on Wednesday. (7:30 pm)
• Borah High School will host Capital High School for a boys' varsity basketball game. (7:30 pm)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "A chilly winter gives us the courage to bloom vibrantly in the spring. We're so happy to welcome back our Broncos! Stay warm, practice health and safety protocols, believe in and be kind to yourself and others. We've got this covered." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Wondering what's most likely to happen over the coming months? Here's the three-month outlook for Jan-Feb-Mar of 2022." (Facebook)
• Blue Galleries at Boise State: "Welcome back to the 2022 spring semester! The Blue Galleries will reopen on January 18th for regular hours Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm. Admission is free and the galleries are open to all. Facial coverings are required." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Every Tuesday from 9am to noon, Radio Boise takes it back to the Square Roots, an algorithm-free review of the latest in authentic Americana, country, and roots music, with occasional throwback cuts of our favorite classics." (Instagram)
• Boise Blues Society: "This weekend, Blues Fans! There are a few tickets left... get yours now!" (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.