Good morning, Pocatello.

On December 1, the city’s Parks and Rec newsletter was published online and highlighted a winter activity guide with ski trail updates and Nordic Center news, along with the opening of the vault toilet at Upper City Creek trailhead.

The newsletter also noted that gift certificates for Ross Park + the Community Rec Center and Nordic Center are available at 144 Wilson Ave.

Historic Downtown Pocatello will host a Christmas tree lighting on December 5th at 5 p.m. at Lookout Point—Santa will join to light the tree and the first Friday Art Walk will follow downtown until 8:00 p.m.

Heroes Defense received a $7,500 grant from Intermountain Gas as part of the company's 75th anniversary — the donation was one of five made to nonprofits in its Idaho service area.

The nonprofit Idaho Trails Association is launching its annual membership drive today and will run it throughout December to invite more local involvement.

A local father who saw his autistic son succeed at Pocatello Community Charter School has launched a $1,500 giving campaign to support teachers and disadvantaged students this holiday season—he hopes his donation will help others benefit from the school’s excellence.

The Friends of the Marshall Public Library have brought back their annual Holiday Store at the library — offering discounted books, puzzles, games and more through December to support library projects, while the library stays open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Winter sleigh rides through herds of wild elk will return to Hardware Wildlife Management Area on Dec.

5 + an expanded schedule adds five additional weekday rides for visitors.

At the March 6 City Council meeting, Pocatello exchanged city property with local landowners Gary and Jennie Ratliff to protect Sunny Side— a popular rock climbing area along South 2nd Avenue —and ensure ongoing public access.

Omaha Mavericks vs. Idaho State Bengals

11 AM — Recreation & Wellness at Reed Gym — Cost info unavailable — Watch an exciting women's basketball game as the Mavericks face the Bengals.

ISCS Concert: Joy to the World

5:30-11:30 p.m. — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive concert featuring the Idaho State-Civic Symphony.

Laughing All The Way Holiday Show

7 PM – 1 AM — Pocatello High School — Ticket information TBA — Celebrate the season with this sold-out yuletide extravaganza featuring comedy and cheer.

Kurt Bestor Christmas

7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of the season with Utah’s favorite holiday concert featuring live music and festive humor.

PVFM Winter Market

12-5 p.m. — Museum of Clean — Free entry — Celebrate the season with music, magic, and local crafts at a festive winter market.

Skate with Santa

10 AM – 12 PM — Deleta Skating & Family Fun Center — Free entry — Enjoy free pictures with Santa, crafts for kids, and an Ugly Sweater Costume Contest at a festive Christmas party.