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Also on today's calendar: Carlos Rodriguez @ The Comedy Lounge (August 28 & 29)) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• You Asked: What are crews doing to the old downtown post office? (boisedev.com) — Crews are repairing the historic Borah Building in downtown Boise, including masonry, windows, and the roof, as part of Idaho's statewide deferred maintenance program. The south entrance is currently closed, and some of the work addresses damage from the Idaho Potato Drop fireworks incident that also affected the Statehouse and nearby buildings.
• Boise Bench Lions Club offers free Found Kids Booth at Western Idaho Fair (idahonews.com) — Families heading to the Western Idaho Fair today can register their kids for free wristbands at the Boise Bench Lions Club's Found Kids Booth near the main entrance gondola. The long-running Boise-based program helps quickly reunite lost children with parents, encourages taking current photos, and works closely with security and vendors throughout the fair.
• Audrey Rawlins (boisestatepublicradio.org) — A Boise State University sophomore who recently moved from San Diego is diving into theatre, film, and journalism while exploring downtown Boise's food scene. She's joining Boise State Public Radio to build media skills and connect her creative interests with local storytelling opportunities.
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