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🌱 Patch AM: Unsure what to do with your Boise Christmas tree and leftovers?

Also check out NYE Masquerade Ball on the Boise Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Boise! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Unsure what to do with your Boise Christmas tree and leftovers?
  • Why Eagle’s million-dollar homes matter for Boise buyers too
  • How a Boise nonprofit is racing to add 1,000 affordable homes

Also on today's calendar: NYE Masquerade Ball and 8 more events.

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Fred R.!

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mainly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 50 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Saturday: Colder; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 40, low: 22.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 38 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. OK Boise, here's what to do with that evergreen (when it's time to kick Christmas to the curb) (boisestatepublicradio.org) — Boise residents get step-by-step guidance on what to do with Christmas trees, holiday leftovers, and tricky items like shiny wrapping paper, lights, and batteries through the city’s composting and recycling programs. A Boise Public Works expert shares practical tips so you can sort everything correctly once the decorations come down.
   

2. Home prices are soaring in Eagle. Here's the latest seven-figure milestone (idahostatesman.com) — If you’re house-hunting in Boise or nearby Eagle, brace for sticker shock: Eagle’s median home price just passed $1.05 million, driven largely by luxury new construction. Realtors say similar high-end builds in Boise’s northern neighborhoods are reshaping the broader Ada County market, where prices continue to climb and new homes now command especially steep premiums.
   

3. 'Incredible growth' for LEAP Housing in ninth year (postregister.com) — A Boise-based nonprofit, LEAP Housing, has grown to 637 affordable units and aims to reach 1,000 by 2026, directly affecting housing options for local families. Founder Bart Cochran describes how the group is creatively tackling Idaho’s worsening affordability gap, from new townhomes in Mountain Home to below-market mortgages for residents on fixed incomes.
   

4. ‘Truly an amazing act': Idaho doctor donates year's salary to cure blindness (idahostatesman.com) — An Idaho emergency room doctor with deep Treasure Valley ties is donating an entire year’s salary to fund over 1,000 sight-restoring surgeries and finish an eye-care center in Ghana. While the impact is global, his story, shared with Boise readers, highlights how one local physician is turning his final working year into a powerful act of service.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 26
  • Idaho Department of Labor Office Hours
    Meridian District Library , 1268 W. Orchard Park Drive , Meridian
    1:30 pm
  • European Holiday at Laissez Faire
    Laissez Faire Wine Co , 521 E 41st St Suite #165 , Garden City
    2:00 pm
  • Comedy in the Cowboy Room - Fri & Sat
    Western Collective , 111 W 33rd 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found a lost dog!
    I have a small black lab mixed girl dog at my house. She’s wearing a pink collar with gems on it no tags or name. She was on Hill Road and almost got… (Nextdoor North Collister)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Tobey, a dog who went missing in Boise, ID, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 20 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our beloved… (Nextdoor Borah)
  • Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Cleaner Day Shift in Boise. Apply here.
  • Kellermeyer posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Boise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boise here.

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