🌱 Broncos Serving + Eagle's Parking Spaces + Winter Garden Aglow

Hello, everybody! John Braese here with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Today you'll read about:

• The court battles continue regarding Idaho's transgender youth sports law.
• Linemen became dish washers and receivers became waiters as the Broncos helped out at a holiday dinner for those less fortunate.
• You have the chance to stroll through over 600,000 lights and all for a good cause.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sunshine. High: 44 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Boise State football team was out in force, but not on the blue. KTVB-TV's Jay Tust and Zack Armstrong were also present as the Broncos assisted as the Boise Rescue Mission hosted their annual Thanksgiving Banquet at the Cathedral of the Rockies in downtown Boise. (KTVB.com)
2. The work took months to complete, but 600,000 lights are ready for your enjoyment at the Idaho Botanical Garden. KIVI-TV's Christinna Bautista reports who set up the lights for Winter Garden Aglow and also provides a link to purchase tickets. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
3. Four parking spaces. A 20-year dispute involving lawyers and over $70,000 in attorney fees and in the end, the City of Eagle takes away park space so an HOA does not need to abide by a court order. To make sense of all this, take a look at BoiseDev's Margaret Carmel's story on four parking spaces. (boisedev)
4. Thanksgiving proved to be sunny and clear with the outlook for the weekend the same. Now would be a great time to see some local properties on the market and Boise Patch provides you a guide. (Boise Patch)
5. The legal fight over Idaho's transgender youth sports law continues. IdahoEdNews carries a story by Kelcie Mosely-Morris over the newest round of legal battles. Three judges in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday that will determine the law can remain in place. (idahoednews)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise State University Broncos take on the Utah State University Aggies Friday morning at Albertsons Stadium. (10:00 AM)
• Grab a good book and Read to a Therapy Dog Friday at Winstead Park. (4:00 PM)
• Boise's Community Center hosts the TCC Open House/Game Night Friday evening. (5:00 PM)
• Watson's Live Adult Comedy Show opens for laughs Friday evening. (7:00 PM)
• Voting begins Friday evening as downtown Boise businesses fight it out for the best holiday window displays. Take a stroll and pick your favorite. (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "We used pumpkin puree and dairy-free whipped cream to make pumpkin pies for our dogs! They were big fans of this holiday sweet treat. To learn more about the dogs in this video, visit our website: https://bit.ly/IHSDogs" (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "It's been the coldest November in #Boise since 2000 thus far. The average temperature is about 6 degrees below the normal November AVG (40.1 degrees). Colder temperatures are expected next week." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Art Museum: "We are closed today for the holiday. Visit us again beginning Saturday, November 26th, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m." (Boise Art Museum via Instagram)
• Boise Little Theater: "New Season 75 merchandise is now available! Get Boise Little Theater branded face masks and other gear here: https://boiselittletheater.org... #boiselittletheater #75thgalamerchandise #boise #holidayoutfit." (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Life's Kitchen was the recipient of $1,000 in on-air messaging in 2020 and your favorite nonprofit could get the same prize this year! Here's what Life's Kitchen had to say about the messaging & how it benefited their organization." (Boise State Public Radio via 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.

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