🌱 Local Blood Drives + No Workers + Theater Vaccines

Hey, people of Boise! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

The "Help Wanted" signs are out, but the resumes are not coming in. Experts have yet to figure the problem out. One person not looking for a job currently is a Boise woman heading to federal prison for eight months. The Boise Daily provides you with a listing of local blood drives during this time of need and we take a look at a city council candidate. A Boise theater will be checking your vaccination status before the curtain goes up.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 65 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Experts agree on one thing — they have no idea why workers are not returning to the work force as employers are attempting a number of ideas to find employees. Idaho Press reporter Ryan Suppe submits his story to KTVB-TV on possible causes people have dropped out of the work force. (KTVB.com)
2. A Boise woman will be spending eight months in federal prison after collecting $55,000 in social security from her dead mother-in-law's account. CBS2 staff have the story. (Idaho News)
3. The hospitals are full and medical personnel are crying out blood is desperately needed. Boise Patch is pleased to inform you of local blood drives coming up soon. Do your part and help your neighbors, friends and family members. (BoisePatch)
4. Add one more name to the candidates wanting a Boise City Council seat. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel introduces David Jones, who states he has conservative beliefs and is registered as a Republican in his bio. (boisedev)
5. If you have plans on attending the theater soon, grab your vaccination card. LITE-FM and Jen Austin report the Boise Community Theater will require all patrons over the age of 12 will be required to be vaccinated. And any guests who are unvaccinated, under the age of 12, and those with medical or religious exemptions will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the time of the performance time. Masks will be required too. (liteonline)

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Today in Boise:

• Sage International School of Boise will hold parent/teacher conferences starting Thursday. (8 a.m.)
• Join Golden Eagle Audubon Society (GEAS) and Boise Parks & Recreation for a volunteer work day at Bethine Church River Trail. Volunteers will help us mulch and water native plantings. This important task will help expand healthy habitat for birds and other wildlife. (9 a.m.)
• The Canals Connect Community Coalition is a big-tent space for interested nonprofits, businesses, residents and others coalesce once-a-month to talk and strategize about how to help advance urban pathways in the Treasure Valley utilizing irrigation infrastructure. (Noon)
• Join Idaho Salmon Advocates to take action to save Idaho's salmon and river communities. (7 p.m.)
• Book lovers behold! Your favorite authors are LIVE for exclusive discussions, performances, and interviews in The Cabin's 2021 Readings and Conversations series! Join us for the season open with Sandra Cisneros ("The House on Mango Street") interviewed by Erika Sanchez ("Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter"). (7:30 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

The unemployment rate for Boise City, Idaho was 3.2 percent in August 2021.

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Geocolor satellite shows a nice low pressure system off the Pacific Northwest coast. Smoke continues to stream northward into our region today from California. Cooler temperatures expected as this low pressure system moves inland. #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)
• Boise State University: "Boise State alum arose from humble beginnings to become Idaho’s first Latino judge. The Honorable Judge Sergio Gutierrez served Southwest Idaho from the bench for 25 years." (Instagram)
• From Boise: "Hello. Anyone else just walking/biking/rolling around Boise looking at trees? Good lord it’s pretty out here. Today’s story is about the matriarchs of Boise’s parks." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "With Gov. Brad Little in Texas today, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin issued an executive order banning any state entity — including public schools and universities — from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine or test." (Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Paul Rhodes is going to teach us about Idaho Native Bees on Oct. 19! Get ready to talk all about species diversity, how they nest, the relationship they have with flowers, and how we can help them do their best." (Facebook)

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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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