🌱 Local Sheep Migration + Drive-In Opening + Aquatic Center

Hey, Boise! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with a tradition quickly becoming a tourist attraction as herders move sheep to summer feeding grounds in the Boise foothills. A new aquatic center will soon be open in Boise, and pack up the blankets, the drive-in theater is about to open. We offer you tips on not being scammed and we offer some advice on how not to purchase your favorite bottle of liquor.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 49 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. For more than 100 years, a migration of sheep makes their way into the Boise foothills for summer foraging. KIVI-TV's Steve Dent documents this year's migration, a journey becoming an attraction for both locals and tourists. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
2. Championship swimming will soon be in Boise as the Greater Boise Aquatic Centre (GBAC) broke ground for construction. KTVB-TV staff were on hand as the new aquatic center was kicked off by 23-time gold medalist Michael Phelps. (KTVB.com)
3. Our recent weather may not reflect this, but drive-in theater season is here. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart has the exciting news the Parma Motor-Vu will open this upcoming weekend for movie fans with a double feature ready to go up on the big screen. (LiteOnline.com)
4. The City of Boise is helping out Boise Daily readers with scams out there trying to take your money. Take a look and keep yourself out of trouble. (Boise Patch)
5. Idaho's liquor stores do not have a drive-thru option. CBS2 news staff report a 61-year-old Nampa man was arrested after he rammed his vehicle into a Nampa liquor store after being asked to leave the store due to his behavior. Richard Craig Christiancy left the scene but was arrested shortly after and charged with five counts of aggravated assault and two counts of felony vandalism. (idahonews)

Today in Boise:

• The Capital High School varsity baseball team will travel to Timberline High School for a district game on Friday. (7 p.m.)
• Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles (BFLA) will perform at the Morrison Center on Friday evening. (7 p.m.)
  

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Thank you JUMP Boise for inviting us to participate in the Pets and their Peeps event! We appreciate all the donors who purchased banners flying proudly at JUMP, this initiative brought in over $11,000 into the Idaho Humane Society." (Facebook)
• Downtown Boise: "Just announced. Seattle-based funk & soul group @TrueLovesBand will be headlining our opening Alive After 5 Free Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, June 15 in the heart of Downtown Boise on The Grove Plaza." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Looking for delicious healthy local treats to put in those Easter Baskets? How about a bag of dried tart cherries, covered in milk chocolate, dark chocolate or yogurt?" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Skiing and snowboarding at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is back for one more day." (Facebook)
• Boise Art Museum: "Registration is open for BAM’s Full-Day Camps, taking place in June and August. BAM’s art camps are popular summer activities, so guarantee your child a space by registering today." (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.