Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
Good morning, Idaho Falls.
The Idaho Falls Music Club has supported local music education since 1912—offering lessons and scholarships that help young musicians grow.
The club will host its free Scholarship Winners Concert on March 20th at 7:00 p.m. to showcase local talent.
In 2011, local volunteers transformed the old Sportsmen’s Park into the Japanese Friendship Garden — a space built to honor a sister city tie with Tokai Mura and remember the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
The garden grew from early city beautification efforts and is maintained with donations and volunteer work for families to enjoy.
The East Idaho Chamber Music Series will host a concert featuring works by the Mendelssohn siblings — Fanny and Felix — at the Downtown Event Center on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. with general admission at $15 and free entry for students.
A new study by SmartAsset finds that Idaho residents are considered middle class if their household income is between $49,956 and $149,884—while in Boise the range is $53,313 to $159,954—using recent Census data and Pew Research guidelines.
The study, published on March 16, 2025, shows how local incomes compare to national benchmarks.
AARP Smart Driver Course at Idaho Falls Senior Center
This comprehensive six-hour driving course for seniors focuses on safe driving strategies and may provide eligibility for auto insurance discounts.
Maximizing Social Security and Understanding Medicare Workshop
This educational workshop offers insights into retirement planning, covering Social Security, Medicare, tax implications, and investment strategies for securing a financially stable retirement.
Understanding Older and Newer Homes: CE Classes for Real Estate Professionals
This event features consecutive continuing education classes focused on the conditions and expectations of both older and newer homes, aimed at enhancing real estate professionals' knowledge.
To The Climber: A Charity Music Concert
A charity concert at Taylorview Middle School featuring original arrangements and live improvisation from various genres to support a friend's family facing a cancer diagnosis.
Pottery Workshop for Tweens
A pottery workshop for ages 10-14 focused on hand-building techniques, glazing, and learning to throw a pot on the wheel.
Spring Break Art Camp for Kids
A four-day art camp at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho for children aged 6 to 13, featuring hands-on art projects inspired by global traditions.
Multidisciplinary Tumor Board at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
This event is a multidisciplinary tumor board aimed at enhancing cancer patient care through collaborative discussions among healthcare professionals specialising in various medical fields.
The Climber Rexburg Charity Concert
7:03-8:00 p.m. — Taylorview Middle School — Donation-based entry — Enjoy a night of music to support a family battling cancer.
NCDC Playoffs - Spud Kings Showdown
8:05-11:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticket pricing varies — Join the excitement as the Idaho Falls Spud Kings battle it out in the NCDC playoffs.
Splash Live at The Celt Pub
9 PM – 12 AM — The Celt Pub & Grill — Free entry — Come in for incredible music performed by Splash live.
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