Good morning, Idaho Falls.

Alan Reed, owner of Reed’s Dairy, will lead the July 4 Independence Day Parade in Idaho Falls as grand marshal.

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce honored him for his long service in business leadership, agriculture and community work — supporting schools, youth programs and local charities.

Today, thanks to a $6,000 Sparklight grant, the Idaho Falls Family YMCA will build an indoor playground and Snake River Animal Shelter will expand its Homebound Heroes program for seniors and their pets — both projects aim to boost local family wellness.

Mission Healthcare is hosting its first Mission’s Ride for Veterans on July 18, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast and registration at Young Grant Teton Harley Davidson, followed by a ride with stops in Swan Valley, Tetonia and Broadway, and ending with lunch and a raffle at the start.

A reporter spent the day at Your Alterations with Sara Carney learning to mend wedding dresses, suits, and military clothes.

The career feature showed the skill it takes to fix old garments (from long pants to formal wear) at her Idaho Falls shop.

Drivers in eastern Idaho face delays as scrub sealing began yesterday on key roads and will continue weekly until mid- to late August (work pauses July 3-5 for Independence Day).

Crews operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Idaho Vintage Motor Car Club Monthly Meeting

All Day — City Bagels and Bakery — Free entry — Gather around classic automobiles and share stories at this friendly club meetup.

July Chamber Connect Lunch

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Westbank Convention Center — Chamber Member $25, Non-Member $35 — Network with local businesses and enjoy lunch while gaining insights from keynote speakers.

Chukars vs. Voyagers Baseball Game

$1 hot dog night — 7:05 – 10:05 PM — Melaleuca Field — Enjoy a fun evening of Chukars baseball with affordable snacks.

Great Falls Voyagers vs Idaho Falls Chukars

7:05-10:05 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Free cap for first 500 attendees — Celebrate with Dally from Shoshone Bannock at a fun baseball game.

Billings Mustangs vs Idaho Falls Chukars

7:05-10:05 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Free entry — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game with a chance to snag a reversible jersey giveaway.

Mountain West Pulling Nationals Truck and Tractor Pulls

6-9 p.m. — Sandy Downs — Tickets from $68 — Experience thrilling truck and tractor pulls in Idaho Falls at this can't-miss event.

Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon

7 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Snake River Boat Launch — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the holiday spirit in the summer with a festive run along the scenic Snake River.

Ladies Lunch Gathering

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Jakers Bar and Grill — Free entry — Connect with other women over lunch and bring a friend for a delightful time.

Firefighter Storytime

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate reading with local heroes at this fun, community-oriented storytime event.

The Walk-Up Protocol Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Free entry — Discover the emotional tools to elevate your performance through music and insightful discussions.