Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
Good morning, Pocatello.
🏘️ Community
Aid For Friends Shelter in Pocatello hosted its 19th annual homeless encampment at Caldwell park on Saturday, Dec.
6 — the event featured cardboard sleeping boxes, winter weather training from a local church and community support to raise funds for shelter services.
Pocatellans can help fill pets’ bowls with a Holiday Pet Food Drive that Animal Services launched on Friday and will run until Jan.
4. Donations can be dropped off at city locations—like the Animal Shelter and City Hall.
🎓 Education
PCSD 25 elementary schools will join the global Hour of AI event today through Friday, Dec.
12 + teachers will guide learners with hands-on activities to explore artificial intelligence and digital literacy.
🌲 Environment
Rebecca Falcon warns that county commissioners are set to revise ordinances to revive an industrial solar and battery project near Downey; the proposal would build a 300 mw battery system on 2400 acres (raising concerns over wetlands and local emergency services) and includes a contract offering $20k to the city with an additional $80k when work begins.
🏈 Sports
Idaho State's Reed Gym Pool hosted its first collegiate swim meet in six years on Saturday, Dec.
6 with Boise State, Utah State & Weber State competing in the Bengal Invitational meet. The ISU Swim club hopes this event sparks more team practices and future meets at the renovated venue.
🎉 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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