🌱 Tattoos For Cause + Education Grants + Hyde Park Street Fair

Hello all. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on in town...

Our reader question of the day centers around football food. What is the one football food your home needs for every game? Let us know by emailing john.braese@patch.com.

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Boise Daily. Smoky skies and football do not go well together as high school football teams found. Many of your neighbors are sporting new tattoos and grants are available to help you pay for your child's educational needs. The north end's premiere fair is coming and we provide you some football food ideas.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Our wildfires in the area played heck with local schools attempting to play some sports over the weekend. KTVB-TV reports due to air quality issues, numerous high school football games were moved or postponed. (KTVB.com)
2. Saturday marked a day when recipients could receive a new tattoo and also raise awareness for suicide prevention in Boise. KIVI-TV's Brendyn Jones was in attendance as Resurrection Tattoo and Piercing partnered with the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline to give semi-colon tattoos. The semi-colon has become a symbol for suicide prevention in the past decade. Half the proceeds from each tattoo was donated to the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
3. Boise parents are encouraged to apply for a $1,000 grant per child to cover educational costs. IdahoEdNews reporter Carly Flando explains the Empowering Parents grant open to all Idahoans to assist in paying for internet access, technology, textbooks, standardized test fees, therapy, or educational programs. The grants will be paid for with federal coronavirus aid monies; state general funds will pay for up to approximately $1.2 million in administrative costs. (idahoednews)
4. Planning for this upcoming weekend, the Boise Weekly previews the Hyde Park Street Fair, opening Friday, Sept. 16. Over 150 vendors and dozens of bands will be set up in Camel's Back Park for the festivities. (boiseweekly)
5. Football season is here in Boise. High schools are out on the field as are the Broncos and kicking back on Sunday watching your favorite NFL team (go Bears). With football comes eating and Taste of Home's Laura Denby provides 60, yes 60, football foods you can make for friends and family. (tasteofhome)

Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library hosts Baby Storytime Monday morning. (10:30 a.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 E. Franklin Road.
(Noon)
• The Garden City City Council convenes Monday evening. (6 p.m.)
• The City of Boise Planning and Zoning Commission meets Monday evening. (6 p.m.)
• The Community Center Book Club will discuss Bitter by Awkaeke Emezi Monday evening. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Weekly: "Big police presence at Boise Pride Fest. #boisepride" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We’d like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to our donors who do so much for our organization. If you are a patron of any of these businesses, make sure you give them a high-five for supporting the Idaho Humane Society." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Imagine doing yoga while being surrounded by baboons, giraffes, otters, and penguins. It's no stretch! Join instructor Mary Mandell on Sunday, September 25 at 8:30AM for an unforgettable one-hour session of yoga at Zoo Boise!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Hive: "Live at the Hive with Talon Smartt and Dozey Dubz Broadcasting from historic Boise Hive in Boise, ID" (Boise Hive via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The Department of Veterans Affairs said it will provide abortions in certain cases to veterans, regardless of state restrictions." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Another vaccine is coming out for COVID-19 and it's got many people confused and wondering why and if they need this latest shot." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you around.

— 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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