Philharmonic Cancels + Boise Bucket List + Gravatt Candidate

Happy Monday, people of Boise! Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

The Boise Daily starts the week with news of the Boise Philharmonic calling off opening night. Nampa Police are looking for information after a drive-by on Saturday and the governor has no plans for a state shut down. We also provide a fall bucket list for Boise residents and introduce a city council candidate.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The rising COVID-19 rates have claimed another victim. The Boise Philharmonic announced the cancellation of opening night and the encore ball has been postponed according to staff of KBOI-TV. (Idaho News)
2. The staff of KTVB-TV report two teens were injured in a drive-by shooting at a vacant home in Nampa Saturday evening. Law enforcement is requesting the public's assistance in identifying those involved. (KTVB)
3. In an interview with the Idaho Capital Sun's Audrey Dutton, Governor Brad Little said that despite the state's hospital bed crisis, Idaho has no plans to place restrictions on travel, large gatherings and how businesses operate. (idahocapitalsun)
4. You can feel it in the morning as opening the front door is just a bit cooler. Fall is coming to the Boise area. The Traveling Spud has produced a list of the "Ultimate Fall Boise Bucket List" to try out some things as this weather changes. Originally produced in 2018, the list has been updated with COVID-19 closures and restrictions. (travelingspud)
5. We are still months away, but an additional face has announced his intent to run for Boise City Council. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel has the news Crispin Gravatt, 29, is challenging incumbent City Council Member Holli Woodings for a chance to represent downtown Boise, the East End, and a section of the Boise Bench on the city council. (BoiseDev)

Today in Boise:

• The Community Center Book Club will be Monday to discuss None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio. (3:30 p.m.)
• The Children's Home Society of Idaho will begin a 10-week parent group starting Monday. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Garden City Council Meeting meets Monday evening. (6:00 PM)
• The Jefferson Elementary School PTA meeting will begin the school year on Monday. The meeting will be held outside in the back of the school at the Shade Shelter. Come one, come all ● Welcome and Introductions ○ What was your high school mascot? ● Principal’s Report - Ted Totorica ● Treasurer’s Report - Tori Burchfield ● Spirit shirts ○ Orders are due on September 17? ● Popcorn Sales ○ SignUpGenius ○ Bi monthly ● Walk/Bike to School Day - October 2 ○ Similar to last year? ● PTA Fall Membership drive ● Teacher Conferences Soup Dinner ○ Sign up Genius ● Fundraising this year ● Projects this year ○ Walking Track ● Next Meeting: October 11 @ 3:30 PM (7:00 p.m.)
• The Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club meets Monday to discuss organizing upcoming outings. (7:30 p.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Beautiful fall weather expected over the next several days! 🍂 Temperatures will be near normal with highs at lower elevations in the 70s to low 80s." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Zoo Boise's animal care staff made a banana and strawberry mash for some of our animal residents to enjoy." (Facebook)
• Boise Art Museum: "Celebrate creativity and support the visual arts during BAM’s 67th Art in the Park. Stop by today to see the variety of arts and crafts by participating artists from Idaho and across the country and support BAM while you shop." (Instagram)
• Boise Philharmonic: "Thanks for coming to our Natural Wonders concert at Bogus Basin! One of the pieces on today's concert, Isle of Bathos, was composed by David Alan Earnest, an Idaho composer!" (Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "It's our favorite party of the year! Please join us on October 1 for our 14th Annual Appreciation Party! Thank you for riding with us for another year. And what a year it's been! We have lots to celebrate." (Facebook)

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