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🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen 12-year-old Lilly near Boise’s Whitewater Park?

And check out Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles on the Boise Patch calendar

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Hi Boise! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen 12-year-old Lilly near Boise’s Whitewater Park?
  • How a Boise fifth grader turned a class project into community giving

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Boisefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Boisefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 53 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 54, low: 45.
  • Wednesday: Windy in the morning, with a high of 56 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boise Police seek the public's help in locating missing 12-year-old girl (kivitv.com) — Boise Police are asking West Boise residents to help find 12-year-old Lilly, last seen near Whitewater Park wearing light gray sweatpants and a light-colored sweatshirt. Officers say she isn’t dressed for the cold and they’re concerned for her safety, urging anyone with information to call the Ada County Sheriff’s Office at 208-377-6790.
   

• Fifth grader launches Winter Gift Pantry with inspiration from Boise elementary school (ktvb.com) — A fifth grader from Taft Elementary in Boise helped spark a free Winter Gift Pantry in nearby Garden City, giving local kids and families a place to choose donated gifts for loved ones. With support from The Collective Healing Lab, the project quickly grew into a larger community event focused on connection, generosity, and no-cost holiday shopping.
   

📸 Around Boise

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Boise

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    Tuesday December 23
  • Two Step Tuesdays
    The Farm , 5137 N Glenwood St. , Garden City
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • Country Swing Dance at The Farm
    The Farm Dance Hub and Event Center , 5137 N. Glenwood St. , Garden City
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 27
  • Line Dance at The Farm
    The Farm Dance Hub and Event Center , 5137 N. Glenwood St. , Garden City
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday December 28
  • Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
    The Egyptian Theatre , 700 W Main St , Boise
    6:30 pm
  • Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
    The Egyptian Theatre 700 West Main Street Boise, Idaho 83702
    8:45 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • NYE Masquerade Ball
    The Comedy Lounge , 2417 Bank Dr , Boise
    8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update!
    We found Mimi! Thank you all for your help! Missing! Our. Sweet girl is lost. Please help find her. Her name is Mimi. Lost December 19th at about… (Nextdoor Londoner)
  • DOG HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE AT VET….
    THANK YOU!!! BLACK LAB Named Garnet 68 lbs No Collar. AT 23rd & Woodlawn. Please help find; Call Kristin at +1 (406) 830-9422 Or contact me! (Nextdoor West End)
  • Treasure Valley Family YMCA posted a job opening for Recreational Swim Team Assistant Coach - West Boise YMCA in Boise. Apply here.
  • Thomas Cuisine posted a job opening for PM Dishwasher - Healthcare in Boise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boise here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Statewide background check fees to increase in Idaho starting Jan. 1, 2026 (dailyfly.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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