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It’s Friday, Boise! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Bighorn sheep make a comeback, Millionaire for Life debuts, and Bike Prom gets fancy + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Tracking a herd’s comeback: Idaho Fish and Game relocated 30 California bighorn sheep from John Day, Oregon, to Jacks Creek in Owyhee County to boost a struggling herd. Twenty-eight have survived — learn how they’re monitored.
New treats in the works: Spoonful Ice Cream, a mobile ice cream concept, will open its first Meridian shop later this month, featuring around 20 flavors and 20 toppings, with daily hours — get location and opening details.
More winners, bigger rewards: Idaho Lottery has joined 30 other jurisdictions with Millionaire for Life, a daily game offering up to $1,000,000 per year for life. Tickets are $5, including a Paris second chance — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Cravings, but make it plants: High Note Cafe is 100% plant-based and keeps it fresh, with no freezers or microwaves, so your comfort-food cravings feel less “uh-oh” and more “oh, heck yes.” Satisfying, feel-good plates that hit the spot, then sit light, a tasty reset for any day.
Treasure hunt, solved: Whether you’re prowling for mid-century gems, quirky vinyl, or that how-did-I-live-without-this find, Antique World Mall keeps 160+ dealer spaces brimming with good surprises. Let serendipity handle the styling, and odds are your next conversation piece is already on a shelf, winking.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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❤ EmpowerHearts Gala @ JUMP Boise | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Nothing says Boise like Rocky Mountain Formal, good food, and competitive Dessert Dash energy. At JUMP, enjoy dinner, live and silent auctions, and real stories from Wild Hearts Idaho, all with that skyline view locals quietly brag about. Cowboy boots, bolo ties, and generosity encouraged.
🏺 Family Clay Night @ Catalyst Arts Collaborative | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Feel like tossing some clay that isn’t your back? Family Clay Night lets the kids spin on the wheel, you can join, and nobody cleans the garage. Beginners and old pros welcome, pieces get fired for pickup later. Ages 8+, $40, pre-register: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/family-clay-night-ages-8-fri-6pm-1
🎷 Women’s History Month Celebration @ The Hemingway Center | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Give your playlist the night off at Lala’s, where an all-women trio marks Women’s History Month with LA’s Sophia Augustine on bass, LA’s Jackie Rush on drums, and Boise’s Alex Sjobeck on piano. BSU’s Derek Ganong drops in, plus the Gene Harris All Stars open.
🦁 Disney’s The Lion King @ The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Broadway in Boise is bringing Disney’s The Lion King to the Morrison Center, and yes, you’ll be humming it for a week. Bring the kids if they can sit still, all seats reserved, parking included, cards only, tiny purses, and zero outside snacks.
🍵 High Tea & History: The Boston Tea Party @ Idaho State Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Swap your Dunkin for high tea with sweets, savories, and a side of Boston history. Learn how Tea Party women stirred up independence, and be first to see the United We Celebrate exhibit. Tickets include a vintage-inspired teacup, with tables for 4 or 8, or shared.
🎨 Spring 2026 – Ethereal Arts Bazaar @ The Gem Center for the Arts | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Shake off winter at a cozy spring market with Lucid Lounge pouring bright, floral teas, and Sage Divergence serving NOSH and fancy mocktails that actually hit the spot. Browse the quirky finds, catch Performer’s Hour, then dress your best for the springy photo moment.
🎥 Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2026 @ The Egyptian Theatre | Sunday (3/8) at 5:00 PM – Skip the gear talk and settle in for the Women’s Adventure Film Tour, a reel of grit, creativity, and wild places that feels like Ridge to Rivers for the soul. Expect honest stories, big inspiration, and conversations that outlast your post-Greenbelt pint. Tickets go fast.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Boise report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 50°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 5%
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 2 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 3%
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
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