🌱 Dill Pickle Candy Canes + Bronco Servers + Boise Holiday Guide

Hey, people of Boise! John Braese here with the latest edition of the Boise Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 46 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. If you are interested in Boise's system of water renewal facilities, collection system, and biosolids application site; the trash, recycling, composting and household hazardous waste programs; the geothermal heating district downtown and irrigation, supporting several dispersed irrigation systems; and climate action, air quality, stormwater, groundwater, floodplain, and project management areas, the city wants you on the Public Works Commission. (BoisePatch)
2. The Boise State football team was off the field on Wednesday, substituting passes and the ground game for spatulas and carving knives. The Broncos, for over 10 years, served Thanksgiving dinner at the Cathedral of Rockies for the Boise Rescue Mission joined by KIVI-TV's Lynsey Amundson. (kivitv)
3. Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, time to start thinking of Christmas decorations. No Boise Christmas is complete without candy canes and Taste of Home's Ceara Milligan offers suggestions for the adventurer in holiday treats: trim the tree with candy cane flavors including pizza, pickles, rotisserie chicken and more. (tasteofhome)
4. KTVB-TV staff offer your complete holiday guide to upcoming events in the Treasure Valley. Some are free, some have admission fees, but everyone should be able to find something to welcome the season in the listings. (KTVB)
5. Your family may be thinking of cutting your own Christmas tree, but do not want to end up like Clark Griswold freezing to death in the middle of nowhere. KIDO-AM's Michelle Heart has the answer as a local Boise church is offering the experience of cutting down a tree without the 60-mile drive through the forest. (kidotalkradio)

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Today in Boise:

• Animal Control is celebrating our love for pets by providing a 25% discount on adoptions on Black Friday. We will have gift bags for the first adopters of the day for dogs and cats. (11:00 am)
• Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family to share our gratitude for all we have. While the meal is the highlight of the day, adding a stunning centerpiece to the table will make the day even brighter. FTD Flowers has striking bouquets and centerpieces perfect for displaying on your dining table — and right now, it's offering Patch readers a discount of 15 percent off retail price. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. (9:00 pm)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Friday is the Waste Collection Facility located at 10300 N Seamans Gulch Road. (8:00 am)
• Shop local and take your gifts home on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and throughout December! No waiting for deliveries, no worries about “porch pirates,” no special orders stuck in a container! Art Source Gallery has hand-made glass art, ceramic mugs and tableware, carved wood and bronze sculpture, painting, and jewelry by over 40 local artists. (10:00 am)
• Vizcaya will be holding a special Thanksgiving celebration on Friday November 26 and Saturday November 27 in our processing building, with wine releases and barrel tasting. The event will have extended hours, noon – 6:00 both days. $10 entrance fee ($5 wine club) includes a meat/cheese snack and gets 3 tastes of current line up, 2 barrel tastings, plus a taste of our private reserve Tempranillo! No reservations required. (Noon)

Boise Fact of the Day

The biggest candy cane ever made was created by Swiss chef Alain Roby in 2011, and measured 51 feet long, blowing away the previous record of 36 feet 7 inches, also set by Roby.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Idaho Humane Society: "We currently have 28 puppies in foster care right now. Some of these cuties came to us just a few days old and are being bottle fed, others are older and eating a mix of wet puppy food and dry chow." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "We are thankful to be a part of the Boise community and to care for many of the incredible places that make living here special. This year, we’ve dedicated new trails in the foothills, opened new parks, and created new opportunities." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "What a beautiful day and sunset this evening, as seen from the snowy Bogus Basin webcam. #IDwx #Boise" (Facebook)
• Downtown Boise Association: "Make Downtown a destination to see the magic of the season embodied in the window displays of your favorite merchants and businesses. Bundle up, grab a warm beverage, and enjoy the holiday decor as you make your way." (Instagram)
• Ballet Idaho: "Ballet Idaho fact: Each of our female dancers can go through over 25 pairs of pointe shoes each season! There are so many ways that you can empower us to bring the magic and joy of dance to our community." (Facebook)
• Boise Rock School: "Reminder that we will be closed for classes this Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. We will see you next week! #boiserockschool #boiserocks #rockscool #junoarts" (Instagram)

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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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