Sid's Tribute + Flamin' Dew + Redistricting Job

Hello, people of Boise! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

A Boise restaurant has a place set in memorial for the recent military deaths in Afghanistan, while a former neighborhood bar will soon be a laundry. If you want the new Dew, you will need to go online. A group will soon sit down to draw new lines, and an Idaho board supports kindergarten.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 84, low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A local Boise restaurant is paying tribute to the recent death of military personnel in Afghanistan. KIVI-TV staff visit Sid's Garage and the memorial table. (6 On Your Side)
2. BoiseDev editor Don Day updates readers on the construction taking place at the old Turner's Sportsfair on State Street. Once the home to a local bar and sporting goods store, the location will soon be the home to a laundry. (boisedev.com)
3. A new Mountain Dew flavor is coming soon, but will not be on store shelves. To grab this hot drink, you will need to go online. (Boise Patch)
4. This upcoming Wednesday is redistricting day. The IdahoCapitalSun's Clark Corbin looks at the large job ahead of the commission and the chances of making everyone happy. (IdahoCapitalSun)
5. The Idaho Board of Education has voted unanimously to recommend a state-funded full-day kindergarten legislative proposal, according to KMTV's Candice Hare in a recent update. (KMVT)

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Today in Boise

• On the lunch menu for Riverside Elementary students for Tuesday is chicken tenders and waffle. (Noon)
• Join over 300 nonprofit professionals – from board members to CEOs and everyone in between – at the premier event for Idaho nonprofit leaders as they address critical issues and opportunities in the nonprofit sector. During the conference, all attendees will have the opportunity to fully participate in their chosen breakout sessions through microphone enabled live Q and As, polls, and text chat features. Also, for those breakout sessions you do not attend live, you will be able to view the recordings after the event has ended. (9 a.m.)
• The Hidden Springs Branch Library Book Club meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. You can order your own book, or we will have copies of the book at the Hidden Springs Branch. (6 p.m.)
• The volleyball squad of Capital High School will take the court against Eagle High School in Eagle. (6:30 p.m.)
• Join us for a statewide call on the last Tuesdays of each month from 7-8 p.m. MT to learn more about Idaho Sierra Club's volunteer-driven campaigns across the state for clean energy, clean transportation, and salmon recovery. Find out how you can get more involved to help us make critical progress this fall and beyond. (7 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

Idaho is divided into 35 legislative districts, which each elect one senator and two representatives.

Boise Patch Notebook

• #BoiseBucketList: " Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. Happy Monday! It’s the final week of August, and we’re heading into my favorite month: September. September kicks off with the beloved annual event Spirit of Boise Balloon Festival. " (Instagram)
• Boise State University: "Remember to wear a facial covering indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and keep campus open." (Instagram)
• Boise Little Theater: "'Matilda the Musical' auditions! Boys needed! Contact the director today to set up an individual appointment: patti.finley@gmail.com. #audition #musicaltheatre #musical #BoiseLittleTheater #BLT #live #livetheater #livetheater. (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "These were the 10 most-played albums and tracks on Radio Boise for the week that was." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "The Veggie Van is loaded up and ready to hit the Boise area streets! We have lots of tree fruit this week including: apples, pears, peaches and plums! Monday's Schedule: Shoreline Apartments: 675 S. 13th St., Boise, 10:45-11:45 a.m." (Instagram)

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— 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.

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