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In today's newsletter:
- How a wider campus Greenbelt could change your daily Boise commute
- How long will the Eckert Road bridge closure disrupt your Boise commute?
- Hear what a Boise State writer created for these frosty days
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Comedy Show w/ Uproar Entertainment (ages 13+) and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Boisefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Boisefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 47, low: 41.
- Monday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 52 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Boise State looks at revamping Greenbelt through campus (boisedev.com) — Boise State University is planning a major upgrade to the Boise River Greenbelt segment running through campus, widening the path, adding new concrete, and improving lighting and safety features in coordination with the City of Boise. The project, still in the pre-application stage, would reroute Greenbelt traffic during construction and complements a new Riverfront Plaza near Albertsons Library aimed at enhancing river access, safety, and food options. 
2. This Boise River bridge nearly failed. ACHD says a replacement is on the way (idahostatesman.com) — Drivers in southeast Boise should prepare for a major overhaul of the aging Eckert Road bridge over the Boise River near Barber Park, with construction targeted to start in October 2026. ACHD’s $30 million plan adds wider lanes, a roundabout, better bike and pedestrian access, and a Greenbelt underpass, but will require closing the bridge and Boise Avenue intersection with detours via East Parkcenter Boulevard.
3. Anna Caritj Reads an Excerpt from Her Story, 'Sweet Alice' (boisestatepublicradio.org) — A Boise State University creative writing professor is sharing an excerpt from her short story “Sweet Alice” as part of a winter-themed series supported by the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. If you’re feeling the chill and early darkness, this locally connected reading offers a reflective, Boise-tied way to lean into the season’s frosty mood.
4. Boise , Caldwell school districts to take part in study to prevent teen suicide (idahonews.com) — Boise School District students will be part of a major five-year study testing two leading school-based programs to reduce teen suicide, an urgent issue in Idaho. Starting in the 2026–27 school year, Boise and other Idaho districts will help researchers compare which curriculum better supports youth mental health, with results expected to guide future policies and programs statewide and nationally.
5. Kids injured by a falling tree while waiting for the bus are still critical, but stable, parents say (kivitv.com) — Two children from Twin Falls are in critical but stable condition at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital in downtown Boise after a tree fell on them at their bus stop. Their parents are staying nearby at the Ronald McDonald House through 2025 while the kids undergo surgeries and rehab. Community fundraisers and donations have already topped $46,000 to help the family manage medical and living costs in Boise.
📸 Around Boise
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Boise
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Other local events
- Christmas Comedy Show w/ Uproar Entertainment (ages 13+)
The Comedy Lounge , 2417 Bank Dr , Boise
7:00 pm - Eureka O'Hara from Rupaul's Drag Race In Boise!
The Balcony Club , 150 N 8th St , Boise
8:00 pm - Line Dance at The Farm
The Farm Dance Hub and Event Center , 5137 N. Glenwood St. , Garden City
7:00 pm - Two Step Tuesdays
The Farm , 5137 N Glenwood St. , Garden City
7:00 pm - Country Swing Dance at The Farm
The Farm Dance Hub and Event Center , 5137 N. Glenwood St. , Garden City
7:00 pm - Line Dance at The Farm
The Farm Dance Hub and Event Center , 5137 N. Glenwood St. , Garden City
7:00 pm - 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 - NYE Masquerade Ball
The Comedy Lounge , 2417 Bank Dr , Boise
8:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
📣 Boise Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friends of the Meridian Library Used Book Sale
Meridian District Library , 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive , Meridian
10:00 am - Stay and Play Storytime
Meridian District Library , 1375 E Phenomenal Street , Meridian
10:00 am - PHOTOS WITH SANTA
HIGH DESERT HARLEY-DAVIDSON , 2310 East Cinema Drive , Meridian
11:00 am - Storytime & Art
Meridian Library - Orchard Park , 1268 W Orch Pk Dr , Meridian
1:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the Christmas angel who turned in the lost money at Harbor Freight on Fairview this afternoon, 12/18 —thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!
My elderly mom, who lives on a low fixed income, was at Harbor Freight buying Christmas gifts for my dad when she realized her money was missing--she… (Nextdoor Heather Meadows) - My black cat has gone missing for the last two days.
Please keep an eye out for him. He does not have a collar on his name is Anubis. I live on Yogi lane so if you see a black cat around Richmond Street… (Nextdoor SE Boise - Kroegers)
- Buckle posted a job opening for Seasonal Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Boise. Apply here.
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service, Customer Service) - Part Time in Boise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boise here.
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