Night Out + Australia Help + Underrated Restaurants

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

Welcome to the weekend from the Boise Daily. Boise neighborhoods will see much of the Boise Police soon and it has nothing to do with illegally parked cars or jay walking. A Boise man is heading to Tokyo to compete in the Paralympics, while Fruitland continues to search for a lost boy. Australia has sent some air help with our fires, and we offer 15 restaurants in the valley you need to visit.

First, today's weather: Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 90, low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Boise residents will see quite a bit of the Boise Police Department coming up. However, tickets or warnings will not be the reason. 47 communities will share hot dogs, stick-on badges and bottles of water with the boys and girls in blue. (Boise Patch)
2. Boise has one more reason to cheer on the premier athletes as Boise Bomber's Kory Puderbaugh is heading to Tokyo for the Paralympic games as reported by KIVI-TV's Lynsey Amundson. (6 On Your Side)
3. Even after a large search by Fruitland community members and beyond, 5-year-old Michael Joseph Vaughan remains missing. (Boise Patch)
4. With wildfires raging across Idaho, even Australia has offered assistance. KTVB-TV carries the story of the 737 arriving in Boise from down under to offer help in controlling our blazes. (KTVB.com)
5. We all have experienced the feelings — hungry, not really wanting to cook and tired of the same old food choices. 107-FM's Michelle Heart is ready to help with a listing of the "15 Totally Underrated Restaurants in Boise." (liteonline.com)

Today in Boise

• To celebrate being a part of the Treasure Valley for 20 years, Children's Therapy Place will be hosting a free family-friendly block party event on July 31, 2021 from noon-4 p.m. at its Boise location - 101 S. Allumbaugh Way, Boise. At this event there will be activities for the whole family: bounce houses, water activities, food trucks (Machu Picchu Food Truck & Tiki Shaved Ice), free pediatric therapy screenings, and opportunities to win amazing raffle prizes! Raffle prizes include: Four (4) dinner certificates to Tucanos, two (2) Winter Alpine Ski Lift Passes for Bogus Basin, two (2) admission tickets for Roaring Springs, four (4) tickets to the Children's Museum of Idaho, and more! We invite everyone in the community to come and celebrate our 20th Anniversary with us! For 20 years Children's Therapy Place (CTP) has been serving Idaho children and families providing Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Developmental Disability Agency services for children ages 0 to 21. (Noon)

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Finally ready for some rain? This weekend will bring an inch or more to most areas across the region." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Cherie Buckner-Webb Park is open and ready for the community to enjoy!" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "️Flash Flood Watch has been issued for much of the area this weekend." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " G I V E A W A Y Say hi to @sweetalibibakery. @sweetalibibakery has the most amazing macarons!" (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Don't miss your chance to visit Butterflies in Bloom at Zoo Boise. Butterflies in Bloom is a walk-through greenhouse." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Are you looking for a feline friend? Maybe one of our long term cats would be your perfect match!" (Facebook)
• Boise Boba: "A customer enjoying the free WiFi at our Garden City location! Come check it out today!" (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Jackpot, Nevada is slated to get its first marijuana dispensary this fall." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "️A record amount of moisture is expected Saturday through Monday." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "While you're on our website enjoying the live stream, check out the Radio Boise merch store!" (Instagram)
• Ballet Idaho: "Early access to The Nutcracker tickets available for a limited time only." (Facebook)
• Boise Baroque Orchestra: "Today our feature from our first annual conductor/soloist workshop is Michael Austin on violin." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Currently, riders use an app called RouteShout to track the bus location." (Facebook)
• Boise Hive: "Season 2 seeking bands to record an original song that reflects their culture." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "For years, taxes collected off the sale of beer helped fund Idaho's Wine Commission." (Facebook)
• Boise Blues Society: "Next week, Blues Fans! Do you have your tickets? Get them here while you can!" (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.