Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
Good morning, Idaho Falls.
JustServe is partnering with the Idaho Falls Chukars for a promotional event on July 18—Susan Stucki and local representatives will attend the game to raise awareness of the nonprofit’s mission and ask attendees to bring a box of cereal for donation.
A tailgate party will be held at Highland Park from 3:30 to 6:30 with live music and activities, and 300 free tickets—donated by Teton Toyota—will be available for foster families with shuttle service provided by Greater Idaho Falls Transit.
On June 21, local permaculture enthusiast Maddie Hunsaker enlisted 80 goats from Idaho Goat Grazers to naturally clear weeds from her backyard on 7th Street between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and she now plans to sow new seeds to develop a garden—an approach that avoids chemicals and heavy machinery. This service marks a sustainable alternative that is gaining local interest.
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho donated $45,000—awarding $5,000 to each of nine Rangeland Fire Protection Associations—to help protect rural communities and farms from wildfires.
The donation, made over winter and spring, reinforces the company’s long-term support for local volunteer wildfire responders.
The third annual Retro-X event drew fans to Elk’s Lodge on Friday and Saturday where they celebrated art, comics, video games, and cosplay with over 60 vendors and special guests—local enthusiast Diamond Armstrong said the gathering connected Idaho fans with their favorite characters.
Zoo Typhoon Summer Camp for Teens
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Education Center, Idaho Falls, ID — $160 — Experience animal training and create a zoo from scratch at this fun and educational summer camp.
Summer River Concerts: Jazz House Big Band
7-8 p.m. — Greenbelt Stage — Free entry — Enjoy local and regional jazz sounds in a lovely riverside setting.
RizeX Annual Golf Tournament
8 AM – 2 PM — Sand Creek Golf Course — Entry fee applies — Participate in the annual RizeX Golf Tournament with a shotgun start and enjoy lunch and awards afterward.
Bat Night At the Zoo
8:30 PM — Education Center, 2725 Carnival Way, Idaho Falls, ID — $6.00 for participants over 2 years — Discover the world of bats with experts in a nighttime zoo adventure filled with interactive displays and activities for the whole family.
The Prince of Egypt Musical
7-11 p.m. — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $88 — Experience the stunning musical adaptation of an epic tale.
Prince of Egypt – The Musical
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $88 — Experience the magic of 'The Prince of Egypt' through captivating performances.
OCD Live Music Night
12 AM — The Celt Pub & Grill — No cover charge — Listen to all your favorite hits live with OCD!
The Prince of Egypt
7-11 p.m. — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $88 — Experience the captivating story of Moses in this acclaimed musical adaptation.
Idaho Falls Chukars vs Ogden Raptors
3:30-5:25 a.m. — Melaleuca Field — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup while supporting a good cause.
Planet Arts Ocean Wonders
12-1 p.m. — Willard Arts Center — $4 — Dive into creativity with sand art inspired by the ocean's wonders.
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