Trail Survey + Treefort + Vaccine Mandate

Happy Monday, people of Boise! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

The week starts with the stories you need in the Boise Daily. Trail users now have voice on the future of outdoor recreation while Treefort is just around the corner. Vaccine mandates will continue to be in the news and we provide an update on the new construction on Ustick Road. Finally, students of the Idaho Fine Arts Academy will soon have new digs.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 102 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. One of the greatest joys living in Boise is the range of outdoor activities available to all. The City of Boise is now asking users of the Boise trail systems their opinion on what the future should be in regards to the system. We have the story and a link to the survey. (Boise Patch)
2. With the lockdown now a memory, Treefort is less than 60 days away with more music and more venues planned. Tracy Bringhurst of the Boise Weekly outlines what is in store for the music celebration and gives you a new app to download to keep up. (Boise Weekly)
3. On Friday, July 16, the Idaho Senate Majority issued a statement on private businesses mandating vaccines. Staff of the Idaho Business Review have the release and what it may mean to Idaho workers. (Idaho Business Review)
4. Drivers in the capital city wonder what is going up on Ustick Road? Autum Robertson, reporter for BoiseDev, provides an update on the new apartment complex. (BoiseDev)
5. The former home of the Idaho Fine Arts Academy has been sold to a Texas Charter Company reports Nic Streng of Idaho Education News. The 200 students presently attending the school will soon have a new home. (IdahoEdNews)

Today in Boise

• The Grand Lodge AF & AM will meet Monday. (12:00 PM)
• Join SIBA for a birding trip to the Subalpine Forests of Scott Mountain! SIBA (Southwestern Idaho Birders Association) is a birding group based out of Canyon County. All are welcome on their field trips. Please note this is not a Golden Eagle Audubon Society event. REGISTER HERE. Registration is required. Meet behind the Valley View Chevron in Horseshoe Bend at 7:00am to carpool. (meeting location) On the road from Garden Valley to Loman, forest road 555, the triple nickel, leaves the valley floor and climbs through several forest types before reaching 8000 ft and the subalpine zone with subalpine fir white-bark pine and the cushion plants of this hostile and fragile habitat. On Scott Mt, we might find Clarks Nutcracker, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Williamson’s Sapsucker, a Spruce Grouse, or early migrant raptor working its way down the ridges. Also, our trip leader may talk about the rare plants and his family’s history on the “Mountain.” Plan for a full day. Bring water, snacks, lunch, and sturdy clothes. Little hiking will be involved. Space is limited; sign up soon. For more information contact: David Potter at (208) 365-8380 or joemorgan409@msn.com DUE TO COVID VARIANT RISKS SIBA is following these safe practices. Our group is limited to 14 birders + trip leader. Registration is required for all participants. Please do not show up if you did not register. While on the field trip, masks are requested for all those that have not been vaccinated. (7:00 AM)
• Sage International School Board Meetings take place monthly and begin at 5:30 p.m. We welcome all members of the Sage and Forge Communities to observe our meetings. Agenda and details to connect will be posted on our website at least 2 days before each meeting: http://sage.sageintl.org. (5:30 PM)
• Grand Lodge of Idaho is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Investment Committee Meeting -Time: Jul 19, 2021 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada). Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/2083... ID: 208 343 4562Passcode: 484642 (12:00 PM)
• Garden City Urban Renewal Agency meets Monday. For further information on Agency projects, please contact Agency Program Administrator, Cynthia Rose, at 208-270-1508 or cynthia.rose@gcura.org Property Tax Assessment Notices or Tax Bills. For information about your property tax assessment or property tax bill, contact the Ada County Assessor’s office at 208.287.7200. The Garden City Urban Renewal Agency does not determine the value of your property nor determine the amount or allocation of your property taxes to various entities, including the Urban Renewal Agency. (12:00 PM)
• Join us to learn more about how school districts across the country are moving to 100% renewable energy as part of a the nationwide movement. This event is sponsored by the Boise Sierra Club. (7:00 PM)

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise Bully Breed Rescue: "LOUISE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CONTACT: Twin Falls Animal Shelter, located in Twin Falls, ID. DESKLINE: 208-736-229." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Femme Fatale (5-7pm Saturday) is the only show on the Treasure Valley radio dial that only plays music from females." (Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "Find: Historic Silver City. This ghost gold and silver mining town is only about two hours away from Boise." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Smoke continues: A strong upper level high pressure is apparent on the HRRR smoke forecast today over the West." (Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "It’s that time again.. The next reading in our Summer Reading Series is coming up soon! Stay tuned for more information." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Adorable Maizy is waiting for her forever home. She’s a 6 year old German Shepherd." (Facebook)
• Boise Boba: "Shake in to the weekend with a Boba Tea from one of our Bobaristas!" (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Future beats, eclectic samba, forgotten jazz. That's Beijo Brasileiro with @_kschef, every Saturday afternoon." (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.