🌱 Toys For Tots + Free Trees + Minors And Firearms

Good day, people of Boise! John Braese here with a brand-new copy of the Boise Daily.

With the holidays approaching, the Boise Daily opens Tuesday with a story of donating to the local Toys for Tots program. Years before local malls, Boiseans made the trip to Portland to the Lloyd Center — take a look now. A group of local students are pushing for tighter controls when minors are purchasing guns, and one of your children may be eligible for a free Christmas tree. Finally, apartment rent prices in Boise are dropping.

First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the a.m.. High: 55 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The United States Marine Corps and numerous local businesses have kicked off the local Toys for Tots program. KIVI-TV's Isabella Bright provides the information where you can drop off toys for local children. (kivitv)
2. Years before Boise Towne Square Mall and even before Karcher Mall, Boise families would make a trip to see the Lloyd Center in Portland. With an ice rink and multitudes of stores all in one place, nothing like the Lloyd Center existed around Boise. Now in foreclosure, The Oregonian offers truly sad pictures of a now abandoned 1.2 million square feet once known as the place to shop for residents in the northwest. (oregonlive)
3. CBS2 carries an Associated Press story of a group of Idaho students wanting to require licensing for minors to purchase firearms. The students are all members of Idaho’s March for Our Lives board. (Idaho News)
4. If there is a fourth grade student in your household, a free Christmas tree is yours for the taking with a little elbow grease. KIDO-AM's Michelle Heart provides the details of the "Every Kid Outdoors" program, including the free Christmas tree permit. (kidotalkradio)
5. Boise saw the sharpest growth in apartment rent prices anywhere in the country in recent months. Now, according to BoiseDev editor Don Day, the city is seeing a sharp decline in rental rates. Even with the decrease, rent prices have increased 21.4 percent from just one year ago. (boisedev)

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Today in Boise:

• Self-care should be a daily priority. But for most of us, life gets busy and we don’t always find the time to recharge. If you are looking for a reason to slow down and shift your priorities, National Spa Week is Nov. 4-9! In honor of this week that’s focused on self-care, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off beautiful bouquets, plants and gifts. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers. (9 p.m.)
• The Boise State University Recreation Center presents a panel discussion of the Supply Chain Response to the COVID-19. Panelists include Mark Fitzgerald, chief information security officer and executive director of Customer Care for Boise State University; J Nichols, senior director of Data Management for St. Luke’s Health System; Soleil Fortin, senior supply chain manager of Happy Family Brands; Valerie Bollinger, administrator, Division of Purchasing for the State of Idaho. (4:30 p.m.)
• Boise High School will hold a Guitar Fall Concert on Tuesday evening. (7 p.m.)
• The Boise City Council will hold their weekly meeting Tuesday. (6 p.m.)
• Enjoy a special night of wine tasting like in the good ole days — but with an upgrade! Tickets include a tasting of five wines (rather than the traditional three) plus an individual charcuterie and cheese box from Wild Plum. Tickets are $30 per person + an Eventbrite fee and tax. *Wine Club Members receive special pricing! (7 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

What ages are supported by Toys for Tots?

Most campaign sites are able to assist children up to age 12, but in many local communities, local support is such that the age limit may be extended.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Getting in those final swings before winter sets in. Our municipal golf courses — Quail Hollow (pictured) and Warm Springs — have been busy all year." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Valley rain and mountain snow is expected late tonight through the Tuesday morning commute. Areas above 4,500 feet will see 1-5 inches of snow. Wet roads are expected for the Treasure and Western Magic Valleys morning commutes." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Boise's newest playground is now open at Molenaar Park (2815 S. Maple Grove Road)! The playground is the largest within the Boise Parks and Recreation system and is also one of the most unique." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We want 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." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "New research uses GPS-tracking data to look into the effects of wildfire smoke on bird migrations. But researchers say the study was a lucky accident." (Facebook)

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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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