Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
Good morning, Pocatello.
🏘️ Community
Pocatello officials and landowners Gary and Jennie Ratliff completed a targeted land swap on March 6 that transferred a key access trail for the Sunny Side rock climbing area to public ownership — protecting future public recreation access and the historic climbing site.
An anonymous Secret Santa is giving $1 million to eastern Idaho residents this holiday season — one recipient is Ryan and Marci Buffat, whose family cares for their 27 year old son Brandon as they work on adding a needed stairlift to their split level home.
🎭 Culture
The annual Chocolate Lovers Affair will take place Jan.
23 at Stephens Performing Arts Center from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets cost $30 (bundle discounts available) and organizers warn that ticket supplies are limited.
🏛️ Government
The Idaho Transportation Department announced 12 winners on Thursday from its second annual Name a Snowplow contest.
The contest invited community members to submit creative names that add a fun twist to winter road safety efforts.
📰 Real Estate
A long-vacant downtown office building is scheduled to become a warming shelter this winter, with plans to add affordable housing units for local residents (including families).
🎉 Pocatello Events
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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.
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