🌱 Local Egg Hunts + Boise High School Demonstration + EGGstravaganza

Hey, Boise. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Expect a jury to be selected Friday in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial.
• A Nampa man is headed to federal prison for possession of child pornography.
• After reading today's Boise Patch, you will know where to find an egg hunt.

But first, today's weather: A couple of showers. High: 52 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Day four of the Lori Vallow Daybell is in the books. EastIdahoNews reporter Nate Eaton writes expect the jury to be selected and seated along with alternates on Friday. Three people called to jury duty on Thursday failed to show. Opening statements for the trial is scheduled to Monday starting at 8:30 a.m. Again, Eaton writes the length of the trial is tough on potential jurors. A grandmother was excused as she cares for her grandson and numerous potential jurors have been excused due to employment concerns. (eastidahonews)
2. A Caldwell man is heading to federal prison for at least 11 years for possession of child pornography. CBS2 news staff report Juan Salinas was sentenced after a conviction found he possessed hundreds of images and videos of child pornography, including files depicting infants and toddlers on his electronic devices. Salinas was also sentenced to lifetime supervision. (idahonews)
3. Boise High School students took to the streets outside the school with chalk to show their concern with gun violence in schools. IdahoEdNews reporter Sadie Dittenbar writes at least 70 students participated in the protest calling for action against gun violence. The march was organized by Idaho’s March for Our Lives chapter. (idahoednews)
4. Zoo Boise will be the place to be Saturday as Easter EGGstravaganza is held. Boise Patch brings followers the information on the candy stations, vendors, activities, the Easter Bunny, and the opportunity to watch your favorite zoo animals receive special gifts. Part of admission to the events goes directly to support wildlife conservation. (Boise Patch)
5. If the EGGstravaganza is not in your calendar, this weekend holds a number of egg finding events locally. FromBoise's Marissa lists two egg hunts on Friday, 10 egg hunts on Saturday and five Easter events on Sunday. If no children are in your home, there is also adult egg hunts involving beer. (fromboise)

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Today in Boise:

• The Gene Harris Jazz Festival continues Friday on the campus of Boise State University. (8:00 AM)
• The Boise Public Library hosts Baby Stories & Play Friday morning. (10:30 AM)
• Telaya Winery and the Idaho Humane Society Adoption Center hold a Kitten Shower Friday. (11:00 AM)
• Grab some exercise and a beer at Hikes + Hops taking place at the Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center. (6:00 PM)
• The John Priddy Trio take the stage Friday at the Lounge at the End of the Universe. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "Our hearts go out to Theresa Palmgren’s many friends and family across this community. 'T' was a first responder, not in the typical sense, but a first responder to all the best events in our community." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Here's a look at current snowpack conditions across the West. Following a cold, wet, and snowy March, Southern Idaho and Oregon have a well above normal snowpack." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Small signs that spring, is in fact, coming. #boiseparks" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "Spicy beef ramen from @naraboise the new location in SE Boise in Bown Crossing! Look at that rib bone meat! They also have a boba menu and unlike their first location this one has waitresses." (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "NEW: The ACLU of Idaho said it will sue the state to halt the implementation of a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Farmers Market: "Help us spread the word — we're hiring! The Boise Farmers Market is looking for a markets manager and market assistants. The Markets Manager organizes and operates the weekly Walk Thru Market with great attention to detail and customer service." (Boise Farmers Market via Instagram)

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