Good morning, Pocatello.

The Scout Mountain District of the Grand Teton Council of Scouting America and its co-sponsors will host the annual Scouting for Food drive on Saturday, Oct.

18 to collect non-perishable food for local banks ahead of the holiday season—troops and packs will coordinate drop-off stations in Pocatello/Chubbuck, American Falls, Lava Hot Springs, McCammon, Inkom and Soda Springs.

The Pocatello Historical Preservation Commission and Friends of Brady Chapel will host a Veterans Day Open House on Tuesday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the century-old chapel in Mountain View Cemetery — the event will celebrate local history and share updates on ongoing restoration work.

The Lava Hot Springs Hot Pools are closed for renovations as water is drained to start work on the hottest pool and the facility will re-open on November 7 while the upper hot pool remains closed for further work.

In the meantime, the Indoor Aquatic Center and Kiddie Cove remain open.

The Portneuf Greenway Foundation finished two trails that create safe walk and bike paths from the Monta Vista overpass to Pocatello Creek Road and onward to the Portneuf Wellness Complex.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 5:15 p.m. on October 30th at the Red Lion Hotel parking lot—this project follows nearly a decade of local planning and community support.

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is hosting its 5th annual Fall Fossil Fest today with a special dinner and lecture by Dr. Josh Lively and the debut of a massive fossil skull from an ancient crocodile.

Tickets for today's event are sold out — some spots remain for Saturday's event and the fest will return next year.

Marshall Public Library in Pocatello is hosting a November Novel Writing Challenge that invites writers aged 12 and older to set personal goals and join virtual or in-person write-ins at local bookstores and coffee shops—organizers hope the event will spur local authors to advance their projects.

Idaho State University will host the Mountain West Marching Band Invitational tomorrow at the ICCU Dome from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—1,021 high school students from Idaho, Utah and Nevada will perform in 19 bands, and tickets cost $10 for students and $15 for adults.

The city of Pocatello will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 20th at 5:15 p.m. at the newly renovated recycling facility on 3034 Garret Way.

The facility was acquired last August to keep recycling services running and received upgrades—interior renovations, warehouse improvements and enhanced drop-off areas to boost safety and accessibility.

Residents in Pocatello are invited to join the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Recycling Services Facility on Monday, October 20 at 5:15 p.m. at 3034 Garrett Way — city officials said the facility was upgraded after its August 2024 acquisition to keep recycling services running.

Idaho State BJJ Championship 2025

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Century High School — Entry fees applicable — Compete in Kids and Adult BJJ divisions with GI and NOGI formats.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training

Nov 3-7 — HansenAthletics — $2250 — Comprehensive training for aspiring Linux system administrators focusing on essential tools and techniques.

Westminster Griffins vs. Idaho State Bengals Women’s Basketball

11 a.m. — Recreation & Wellness at Reed Gym — Check for ticket availability — Catch the action as the Griffins take on the Bengals in an exciting women's college basketball matchup.

Vienna Boys Choir Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting harmonies of one of the world's most renowned choirs.