🌱 Boise's Capitol Classic + Dill Dew + Sockeye Putting Greens

Morning, neighbors! I'm here right on time with your Monday edition of the Boise Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

We start the Boise Daily with kids cruising down Capitol Boulevard for nothing than the joy of running. A local Boise church is doing much more than just debating what to do with the homeless and we provide a list of Boise homes open for you to visit. If you are a Mountain Dew fan and enjoy pickles, we have a deal for you if you have contacts in Tennessee. Finally, you will soon be able to grab a putter and a pint at a local brewery.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 72 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. It was not a train leaving the Boise Depot on Saturday, but over 2,400 little feet as the Capitol Classic Kids Race was ran for the 38th year. KTVB-TV staff were also on hand to witness the event, back after a two-year delay due to the pandemic. In addition to the one-mile race, a three block course was also set up for kids of all abilities. (KTVB.com)
2. Boise's Collister United Methodist Church had some unused property and also recognized the growing problem of homelessness in Boise. Putting to two together, the church is in the process of building two four-bedroom homes and will soon house two families currently experiencing the problem of no place to live. CBS2's Angela Kerndi speaks with church officials regarding the need for housing in the valley and why the church chose this way to help. (idahonews)
3. One way to start a new week is by looking into the purchase of a new home. Boise Patch offers five new open houses you can visit to start your week. If you are looking for that backyard for a summer barbecue, Boise Patch may just have that home ready for move in. (Boise Patch)
4. If you have friends or family in Tennessee, you may just be the hit of the next neighborhood party. You need to call them today, direct them to visit the Mountain Dew Outpost at Doe Mountain, Tennessee to purchase and ship back to Boise a case of Mountain Dew's limited Dill Pickle Mountain Dew. Taste of Home's Amrita Thakkar warns you only have until June 12 as the flavor will not be in local stores. (tasteofhome)
5. A round of golf and and a beer is not unusual for Boise, but the coupling could soon be a year-round experience. BoiseDev reporter Anna Daly writes Sockeye Brewing has announced plans for a 12,000 square foot brewery complete with a 9-hole indoor putting course. The Sockeye Alehouse will take over an old garden center on 36th Street in Boise's North End. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• The City of Boise Arts & History Commission will convene Monday for a special meeting at Zoo Boise Schoolhouse. (Noon)
• The Design Review Committee for Garden City will hold a hearing Monday. (3 p.m.)
• "Weird Al" Yankovic will appear Monday evening courtesy of the Boise State University Recreation Center for a full concert of both parody and non-parody material. (6 p.m.)
• The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Boise will meet Monday. (6 p.m.)
• If you ever considered of taking the stage, the Creative Space in Garden City offers an Improv Comedy Class Monday evening. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Hooray for our box office staff! Look at these triumphant faces. Ava and Caroline of our box office staff take a moment of well-deserved celebration after hard work this week." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "The Puffs have taken a break for some quality self-care time, but don't moan about it- we've some lovely merchandise on offer to tide you over! Meet Trippy our proudly bathing badger." (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West End: "Just received a text from “Idaho CentraI Credit Union” with their logo saying they were processing a withdrawal of a largish sum. - Gave a link if it wasn’t mine. I clicked, took me to a log in screen." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Columbia Village: "Look who I just saw on grand forest near the highway! - Watch out for your outdoor pets!!!!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harris North: "New to Harris Ranch. - How prevalent are rattlesnakes in the area & what are your experiences with them?" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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.

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