Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of August.
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🏘️ Community
A contest invites young artists to contribute to a Healthy Homes Calendar.
The Idaho Food Bank launches programs to combat food insecurity among students, offering weekend and on-site school pantry food assistance to over 67,000 children.
A local boys and girls club successfully raised thousands of dollars to benefit children in their community.
Local girl, Emma Cook, eagerly anticipates participating in 4-H events at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, showcasing her family's farming and ranching lifestyle.
The 2024 Eastern Idaho State Fair food judging contest announced winners across multiple categories, with Blackhawk BBQ Pit's Hog On A Log and Creamy Creations' Better At The Fair Cake taking top honors in entrees and sweets respectively.
🚨 Crime
Idaho State Police Corporal Travis Gurney was awarded the Silver Star for heroically stopping a high-speed chase by risking his own safety, thereby protecting the public and preventing a potential disaster.
🎓 Education
Pocatello Valley Montessori School celebrates its 10th anniversary with an open house, showcasing a decade of its distinctive individualized education approach.
🌲 Environment
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game urges hunters to donate game bird wings and submit deer, elk, and moose samples for CWD testing to assist in wildlife management and disease monitoring.
🏛️ Government
The September 4, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission meeting in Pocatello has been canceled due to a lack of business.
Idaho Governor Brad Little signs the Defending Women’s Sports Act to prevent males from competing in women's sports, countering the Biden-Harris administration's Title IX rules revision.
🎉 Pocatello Events
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SeptemBEAR Family Festival at Zoo Idaho
Experience a fun-filled day with scavenger hunts, fall crafts, and activities for the whole family at Zoo Idaho's SeptemBEAR Family Fest.
Grandparents' Day Special at Zoo Idaho
Celebrate Grandparents' Day with a special admission discount for grandparents accompanied by a paid child at Zoo Idaho.
Monthly Cooking Class: Prepare Nutritious Throw & Go Meals
Learn to prepare delicious and nutritious meals in a fun and interactive monthly cooking class.
Friday the 13th Scary Skate Night
Experience a night of fun with a costume contest, skating, and games at Deleta Skating in Pocatello!
Monthly Student Craft Night
Experience a creative evening painting trinket dishes at the Pond Student Union Building.
Homecoming Chip Dip Competition
Experience a fun-filled evening as student clubs compete to create the best chip dip in a spirited Homecoming competition.
DarknessCon: Snake River - A Three-Day Horror Celebration
Experience a thrilling three-day festival dedicated to Haunted Houses, Halloween, Horror, and Pop Culture at the Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello, Idaho.
Yoga at the Port: Free Community Classes
Experience a free outdoor yoga session for all ages and abilities, followed by a stroll through health-related vendors at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre.
Student Organizations Event Planning Workshop
Learn effective strategies for planning and implementing events tailored for student organizations and club leadership.
Explore Your Inner Naturalist: A Lecture Honoring Edson Fichter
Experience a thought-provoking lecture that inspires you to begin your journey as a naturalist in your own backyard, reflecting the life work of Edson Fichter.
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