🌱 Feeding Boise Hungry + Micron Growing + Turkey/Ham Debate

Happy Thursday, people of Boise! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's everything happening in town today.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. With the holidays around the corner, the Idaho Foodbank is preparing to help those in need. The Idaho Legislature wasted no time in passing bills related to vaccines, and Micron may be preparing for a major expansion right here in Boise. Nov. 20 is National Adoption Day, and we ask the important question, turkey or ham?

First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m. High: 48 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Idaho Foodbank is gearing up for the holidays. KIVI-TV's Evelyn Avitia introduces the Hope for the Holidays campaign, an effort to feed 2 million meals each month with the help of the community. (6 On Your Side)
2. The Idaho House of Representatives is not wasting any time now they have returned to Boise. The Idaho Capital Sun reporter Clark Corbin reports the House has passed seven bills aimed at fighting COVID-19 rules from the federal government and employers, or providing exemptions from mandates. (idahocapitalsun)
3. The BoiseDev team of Margaret Carmel and Don Day discuss the possibility of Micron making a major expansion right here in Boise. The Boise-based business announced it would spend up to $150 billion globally to beef up the supply chain for semiconductor chips. (boisedev.com)
4. So, for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, are you a turkey or ham lover? LITE-FM's Jess was unable to find data on if Boise preferred the bird or the glaze so is taking a poll from readers on their choice of what will be on the table. (liteonline)
5. Nov. 20 is National Adoption Day and the Idaho court system is recognizing the importance of finding long-term homes for children in need. KMTV news staff report there are currently 117 foster children awaiting adoption in Idaho. (KMVT)

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Today in Boise:

• Timberline High School will hold a banquet celebrating the school's cross country team on Thursday. (5 p.m.)
• The Idaho Chapter Equity Team of the Sierra Club helps build accountability for the chapter to be more equitable, inclusive and just. If you wish to join, please reach out to our Chapter Director Lisa Young! (6:30 p.m.)
• Waterfowl are some of the most common birds to see during the S.W. Idaho winter. Join local bird expert Louisa Evers for a beginner-friendly class all about local winter ducks. The class will cover identification of the common ducks of our area and where to find them. GEAS is providing complimentary in-person field trips where you can practice your duck identification skills in a group setting with knowledgeable leaders. (7 p.m.)
• Idaho Wine Commission Board Meeting – November 2021 meeting will be held at the Idaho Wine Commission Office and via Zoom. (9 a.m.)
• There is a long-standing history of Indigenous musicians in the United States; in Idaho, one of the most famous is Coeur d’Alene tribe member and jazz singer Mildred Bailey. Growing up in a musically-inclined family on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation, Bailey made history as the first woman to sing in a Big Band and to host her own radio show. To learn more about Bailey’s story, as well as stories of Indigenous musicians like Link Wray, Redbone, and Buffy Sainte-Marie, join the Idaho State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 18 for a screening of "Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World." (6 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

In Idaho, adoption rules state the parents are 25 years of age or at least 15 years older than the child you would like to adopt. While there is no upper age limit, most private agencies prefer that there be no more than 40 years between the age of the parents and the age of the child.

Boise Patch Notebook

• From Boise: "Coming soon: winter. Today’s newsletter is all about winter in Boise. Visit a winter wonderland like Winter Garden aGlow at @idahobotanicalgarden or @indiancreekplaza. Go play at @bogusbasin. Catch an @idahosteelheads game." (Instagram)
• Boise Rock School: "Framing for 12 classrooms? Random concrete wall that was uncovered and now we have bring on an engineer and figure out beam support? If you are so inclined, our capital campaign is linked in our bio. #boiserockschool #junoarts." (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Give your family or a family on your holiday list the gift of Zoo Boise all year long! Starting at only $50, a Zoo Boise membership is a great way to give the gift of wild encounters, laughter, joy, and education!" (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Support without Scrutiny: A list of some local food banks for anyone that’s experiencing food insecurity; no matter the circumstances. Link in bio" (Instagram)
• #BoiseBucketList: "Five family-friendly hikes to cross off your Boise bucket list. Today is #NationalTakeAHikeDay! With the City of Trees home to many hiking trails, it may be challenging to identify those that are great for the whole family." (Instagram)

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