Good morning, Idaho Falls.

Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its Idaho Falls location at 2310 East 17th Street next Thursday and operate daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Helicopter rides in the East Idaho News Chopper will debut at Riverfest at Snake River Landing on Saturday, July 4 with flights starting at 9 a.m. Tickets will go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. for $85 (including taxes, fees, and fuel), taking passengers over Ammon and downtown Idaho Falls.

Jody Immel, a former assistant principal at Skyline, is suing the Idaho Falls School District for discrimination based on age, sex, disability + religion after she claims her 26 job applications went to younger men; a status conference is set for June 24.

Idaho Falls City Council unanimously voted to ban kratom, with the law set to take effect July 1 after local health officials linked the substance to multiple deaths in Bonneville County; Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw said the city will start an awareness campaign (with police help) to inform residents.

Antares Nuclear achieved a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration for its Mark-0 advanced reactor at Idaho National Laboratory on Thursday + U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said it is the first of several reactors to go critical by July 4.

XP League Idaho Falls esports team, coached by Erik Johnson, will compete in the national Esports Series Championship at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida from June 25-28.

The team of kids aged 7 to 17 is holding a fundraiser + aiming to cover travel and lodging costs for the tournament.

Ogden Raptors vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

2-3 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — $1 off beers — Enjoy a sunny afternoon of Chukars baseball with free waterslides for kids thanks to Bingham Healthcare.

Ladies Lunch Gathering

11:30 a.m. — Papa Tom's Pizza — No cost specified — Enjoy a delightful monthly lunch with local ladies and make new friends over good food.

Bleed & Read Blood Drive

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free book with donation — Give the gift of life by donating blood and receive a free book to enjoy.

Grilling 3 – Brining and Marinades

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Rush's Kitchen Supply — $98.00 — Discover the art of brining and marinades for delicious meats.

Miss Idaho Community Service Initiative Open House

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free admission — Meet this year's Miss Idaho contestants and discover their community champion causes.

Idaho Water Sports Nautique Demo Days

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Idaho Water Sports — Booking required — Experience private Nautique demo rides and discover the perfect boat for your water adventures.

Junior Chef Indian Cuisine Class

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Rush's Kitchen Supply — $50 — Young chefs will explore Indian cuisine and learn kitchen safety and cooking techniques.

Boise Hawks vs Idaho Falls Chukars

7:05-10:00 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — $1 per ticket — Celebrate Chukars night with family fun and field access for kids with Down syndrome.

Junior Chef 2: Asian Cuisine

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Rush's Kitchen Supply — $50 — Young chefs learn kitchen safety and Asian cooking techniques while having fun.

Idaho Water Sports Malibu Demo Days

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Idaho Water Sports — Book a private demo spot — Experience Malibu and Axis boats on Idaho's waterways with expert guidance.