🌱 Turkey Day Pics + Bronco Loss + Disgruntled Idahoans

Welcome back, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

The Saturday edition is ready for you bright and early. We take a look at those hearty souls who spent Thanksgiving running before their dinner. After a five-loss season the BSU football team may have limited or no chance at a bowl game. Idahoans are not happy with the path government is taking and many feel violence is warranted. Fewer students are choosing BYU-Idaho and a local petting zoo is preparing to reopen after an inspection found no problems.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 52 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. If you, family or friends spent Thanksgiving running in the Boise Turkey Day 5K, take a look at KIDO-AM radio. Kevin Miller has pictures of the event and the numerous Boise residents spending some time on the course before partaking of the family dinner. (kidotalkradio)
2. With Friday's loss to San Diego State, KTVB-TV's Devin Ramey writes the possibility of the Boise State football team advancing to post-season bowl play may be in doubt. (ktvb)
3. A new survey found an overwhelming majority of Idahoans believe the U.S. is heading down the wrong track. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin looks at new research released this month by the Frank Church Institute at Boise State University. (idahocapitalsun)
4. Fewer students are choosing to attend BYU-Idaho according to the most recent enrollment numbers. Kevin Richert and the Idaho Education News reports enrollment declined by over 1,300 students. (idahoednews)
5. After a group of former employees spoke out, a local petting zoo faced an investigation by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, The Idaho State Department of Fish and Game and Gem County Sheriff’s Deputies. The Boise Weekly's Tracy Bringhurst reports Babby Farms is now planning on reopening. (boiseweekly)

Today in Boise:

• "Tis the season to shop local! Join Buy Idaho and Capital City Public Market on Saturday at the 34th St Market in Garden City. (9:00 am)
• Christmas in the Night Time Skies is a traditional way for many southeast Idaho families to kick-off the holidays. This event brings our community together for a fun holiday event while helping less fortunate children in our area have a happy Christmas holiday. Admission to the event is one or more toys per family. The Marine Corps Toys For Tots Foundation distributes the toys to less fortunate children in our community. (5:00 pm)
• Our new production of The Nutcracker, unveiled in 2019, is back! Join us as we celebrate our return to the stage and the joy of the season in glittering fashion. (8:00 am)
• Looking for something fun and memorable to do with your family while they're in town? Join The Creative Space for a night of belly laughs and you-had-to-be-there moments! Give yourselves something new to talk about and laugh over instead of Uncle Jerry's work story you've heard over a dozen times now. (8:00 pm)

Boise Fact of the Day

The last time Boise State football had a losing season was 1997. Under coach Houston Nutt, the Broncos were 4-7.

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Yesterday's clear skies allowed us to peek at the current snowpack! (A few clouds snuck in there, too.) This image shows east Oregon and southwest Idaho. Notice the hint of green in the Treasure Valley from all the recent rain. #IDwx #ORwx" (Facebook)
• Downtown Boise Association: "The City of Boise 2021 Holiday Tree has been lit! The Holiday Tree sits on The Grove Plaza, welcoming visitors to stop & admire, and it also serves as the Giving Tree." (Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "Geographically speaking: While there are 34 neighborhood associations in Boise, each one as proud of its place and peeps as any other, you can generally parcel out the city into about six geographical sections." (Instagram)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Supply chain got you down? No way that gift will arrive in time? No worries. BCT has you covered. Give the gift of world class theater (no supply chain needed). Stuff someone's stockings with these 3 incredible plays." (Instagram)
• Ballet Idaho: "Dear friends - today is the day! 659 long days have passed since our last performance with a live audience. But today it is with great joy that we open the theater doors once again. Because of your unceasing support The Nutcracker return..." (Facebook)
• Aquarium Of Boise: "All of our Aquarium of Boise Season Passes are on SALE today through Giving Tuesday at AquariumBoise.net! Your support of our non-for-profit organization goes toward supporting the animals, education programs and outreach events." (Facebook)

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