🌱 Fourth Of July Events In Treasure Valley + Wild Things Coffee Co.

Hello and happy Saturday! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Very hot with plenty of sun. High: 98 Low: 63.

From our sponsor:

Today’s Boise Patch newsletter is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making today’s Boise Patch newsletter possible.

Here are the top three stories in Boise today:

1. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a variety of community fireworks shows and events in Idaho. Enjoy the spectacular displays at Ann Morrison Park in Boise, Storey Park in Meridian, and Brothers Park in Caldwell. Additional activities throughout the day include the Idaho Fourth of July Parade broadcasted live from Boise and the Melba "Olde Tyme" Fourth of July celebration at Melba High School. (Idaho 2 News)
2. Down the road, Meridian's newest coffee shop, Wild Things Coffee Co., offers a range of outdoor and Idaho-themed drinks like Lost River Latte and Hells Canyon Huckleberry. Located at the intersection of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and South Ten Mile Road, the shop also serves food items such as breakfast burritos and sandwiches. With a commitment to supporting local businesses and ensuring high-quality coffee, Wild Things Coffee Co. is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Boise Dev)
3. Sawtooth Productions and Laughing Stock Theatre are presenting a free reading of Samuel D. Hunter's play "A Bright New Boise" on Jul. 6 in Sun Valley. Despite the absence of a full-scale production, director Jon Kane believes audiences will be thoroughly entertained by the talented local cast. The play delves into the story of Will, a disgraced evangelical seeking redemption while working at a Hobby Lobby store in Boise. This show explores themes of family, faith, and personal choices. (Idaho Mountain Express)

Interested in reaching our local readers with targeted messaging that drives traffic to your business? I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now.

Today in Boise:

Saturday, July 1

• Red Chair Lavender Harvest Festival At Red Chair Lavender, Eagle (9:00 AM)
• Boise Corgi Fest At Butler Amusements Rose Garden (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Idaho Botanical Garden and City of Good have teamed up to create a game-changing collaboration. As a result, the Boise State Campus Food Pantry now receives fresh, local and organic produce every Thursday. This collaboration aims to support student success and combat food insecurity by providing nutritious food options. You can learn more here. (Boise State University via Instagram)
• In celebration of World Refugee Awareness Month, you have the opportunity to meet Olga and Marcel Nlemvo, Congolese Americans and U.S. citizens who resettled in Boise. After years as refugees in Gabon, they established New Hope Farm, specializing in a diverse range of vegetables and herbs, including traditional African produce like mchicha, also known as "East African spinach." Their farm offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and agricultural practices of New American farmers in the community. (Boise Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Don't miss out on Thursdays when the Boise Hawks proudly don their throwback H-wing logo hats and jerseys! You can now purchase these nostalgic items, along with other hats and shirts, from the restocked online Hawks Nest Team Store. (Boise Hawks via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Sustainable Design, Landscape Design and Agribusiness from West Virginia University.