Good morning, Idaho Falls.

Griz, a 4-year-old pyrenees mix, joined Snake River Animal Shelter as Pet of the Week at the shelter (3000 Lindsay Boulevard) in Idaho Falls; the shelter welcomes visits Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday until 5 p.m.

Champs Heart (in Idaho Falls) partners with Bridle Up Hope (serving Pocatello) to offer equine programs that build life skills and foster healing for women, girls, children with special needs, and veterans today.

Three local 8th-grade students from American Heritage Charter School will travel to Washington, D.C. on Feb.

14 to compete in the Future City STEM finals after winning a regional contest in Boise with a sustainable farm-to-table city design + they will present their project until Feb. 17.

Idaho Falls city will host a public open house tomorrow, Feb.

11, in City Council Chambers to gather input on improvements at Birch Street and South Boulevard, which include a roundabout, intersection realignment, parking removal and upgraded crossings; construction will begin after July and finish in late fall.

Valerie, a local 6-year-old, has seen the right side of her body shrink and lost reflexes, causing severe pain; doctors have done scans and scheduled genetics testing while her family raises funds to cover soaring medical bills and travel costs for more specialized care.

Terry Reilly Health Services said patients will receive letters within the next week informing them that their personal info may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident tied to a third-party vendor, and the notice provides free identity and credit monitoring instructions.

KPVI’s Deanne Coffin interviewed former NFL player Merril Hoge today; the Pocatello native recounted his journey from playing at Idaho State to joining the Steelers and Bears and explained how hardships inspired his work as a motivational speaker for ESPN.

Homeschool Field Trip

10 AM – 4 PM — Sensory Getaway — Single admission $10 — Engage in an educational adventure with your homeschool lessons at a sensory-friendly venue.

Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in Idaho Falls

6-8:30 p.m. — Sagebrush Studio & Event Space — Check event page for pricing — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish tea and treats.

Self Love Guided Meditation

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Gratitude Practice — No cost information available — Experience a cozy self-love guided meditation with journaling and sweet treats.

Free Veterans Social

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Guns N Gear — Free entry — Enjoy camaraderie and connections with local veterans over a meal.

Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Grand Junction River Hawks

7:05-10:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Tickets required — Catch the thrilling hockey clash between local favorites and rivals.

Hand-Poured Candle Making Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — $35 for members, $45 for non-members — Unleash creativity by crafting custom scented candles to brighten winter evenings.

Tyler Nance Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating sound of emerging Country music star Tyler Nance.

The Pitching Mound: Business & Strategy Home Opener

7-8 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage in an interactive startup experience reminiscent of Shark Tank and help shape future pitching events.

New Connections Network Event

5-7 p.m. — The DEC - The Downtown Event Center — Free entry — Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network in a collaborative setting.

Poetry Slam

6 PM – 12 AM — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Competitive event — Experience a night of powerful poetry performances as poets compete for the top score.