🌱 Idaho Gives To Charities + Blitz The Bat Dg + Bone Necklace

Happy Sunday, people of Boise! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Boise today.

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. Idahoans stepped up big, giving over $3.6 million to charities during the year's largest charity drive period. A local dog is ready to pick up bats during home games and Whitney Elementary School has become a forest. A new novel centered in Idaho is about to be released and do you own the most popular vehicle in Idaho?

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cold with a shower. High: 52 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Idaho's largest period of giving to charities has ended with over $3.6 million donated to over 600 nonprofits. KTVB-TV staff reports 13,241 individuals made donations during the May 2-5 giving period. (KTVB.com)
2. While the Boise Hawks prepare for the season, an additional member of the team is also in training. CBS2 news staff report Blitz the Bat Dog is busy training to retrieve bats at all home games. (Idaho News)
3. A trip through the doors of Boise's Whitney Elementary School is now a walk through a forest. Boise Patch provides you a video of the mural painted by students at Whitney. The artwork is made possible by the school's PTO and Boise Rotary Club. (Boise Patch)
4. A new novel is scheduled to debut June 3 dealing with the history of America’s final war between the Nez Perce Indians and the U.S. Army in 1877. East Idaho News reporter Rett Nelson writes "Bone Necklace" is a work of historical fiction, using facts of the time with main characters made up for literary purposes. The book is authored by Julia Sullivan, an attorney who spent 21 years researching the war over 140 years ago. (eastidahonews)
5. This next story should really come as no shock to anyone in Idaho, but the most popular vehicle driven in the state is a ... pickup. LITE-FM's Parker Kane reports the Ford F-150 is the bestselling vehicle in Idaho according to numerous outlets Kane investigated. Only one outlet claimed differently, stating the Dodge Ram pickup as the most popular. (liteonline)

Today in Boise:

• The Mother's Day Brunch at Zoo Boise is sold out, but there still is time to grab your spot for the Father's Day Brunch in June. (8 a.m.)
• You can take Mom back to the 80s at the Ste. Chapelle 2022 Mother's Day Concert featuring the Casio Dreams Party Band. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Last week, 124 animals joined their forever homes: 66 dogs, 49 cats, 3 guinea pigs, 2 ferrets, 2 rats, 1 mouse and 1 rabbit." (Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "As most of you know, the IBG crew has had the pleasure of watching these beautiful owlets grow for a while now. Spring is such a magical time, and this owl family has provided so much joy for us this season!" (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "An investigation into Dr. Ryan Cole and his alleged misuse of COVID-19 funds, the possible sale of Cougar Island in McCall, “modest” housing and women's health in Idaho if Roe v. Wade is overturned." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Oregon, Washington and California are having the hardest time recruiting and hiring for these temporary positions." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ridenbaugh: "Anybody else on Nextdoor that's a grandmother trying to raise her 14 year old granddaughter? - Mine just moved in with me and we've gone from having a happy relationship to me having to be the bad guy about everything according to her." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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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