Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Zoo Idaho hosts Stockings for Wildlife this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the zoo, offering festive music, hot beverages + live animals while guests donate canned food for the Idaho Food Bank; the first 90 ticket holders receive a holiday ornament.
Idaho Falls firefighters are nearly filling an ambulance with new, packaged toys for local children, with drop-offs accepted at fire stations, Firehose Car Wash, and Maltese Crossfit until Friday's event at Fixxology — Saturday's parade at Teton Toyota will conclude the drive.
Today, Library at Cole and Ustick hosts a ribbon-cutting for a bird-safe window mural with remarks from Mayor McLean at 9:30 a.m. & Caldwell Fire Dept. holds a push-in ceremony at Station 3 at 4 p.m. while BSU Basketball tips off at 7 p.m. against Duquesne at ExtraMile Arena.
Idaho Falls gym Flip + Twist will host American Ninja Warrior star Lance Pekus on Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a meet-and-greet, book signing and motivational talk that aims to inspire families with his story of resilience.
On Dec. 5, the Idaho Farm Bureau elected Matt Dorsey (from Caldwell) as president and Doug Barrie (from Idaho Falls) as vice president.
Dorsey, with nearly 20 years in the organization, said he planned to listen to members.
💼 Business
Idaho Falls inventor Tina Kramer launched Simple Learning and began selling The Sound Device+ a patented necklace that emits low intermittent sounds via a bone-conductive speaker to help students with ADHD and others improve focus after winning a pitch contest award from a Jackson nonprofit.
🏥 Health
An Idaho man transmitted rabies when his donated kidney infected a Michigan man who later died; a CDC report released Dec.
4 details the rare incident dating back to Oct. 2024 when the donor was scratched during a skunk encounter on his rural property, prompting a public health investigation.
🎉 Idaho Falls Events
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One More Chapter Book Club
12-1 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore Trevor Noah's 'Born a Crime' in a lively book club setting.
Membership Meeting at Dixie’s Diner
6-7 p.m. — Dixie’s Diner — Free for members — Connect with fellow art enthusiasts and participate in Guild activities.
Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Rock Springs Miners
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting ice hockey match as the Spud Kings take on the Miners.
Home Alone in Concert!
7:30 PM — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of John Williams' score performed live alongside the beloved holiday classic film.
Teen Inc - Makerspace Program
11 AM – 1 PM — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore creativity through various tech and crafting sessions for teens ages 12-17.
Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Ogden Mustangs
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Mountain America Center — Check local listings — Catch the thrilling matchup as Idaho Falls Spud Kings face off against the Ogden Mustangs.
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
1:30-4:30 p.m. — The Colonial Theater — Tickets required — Experience the energetic tribute to ABBA's greatest hits live on stage.
Auction & Wine Tasting Planning Meeting
12-1 p.m. — Holy Rosary Catholic School — Free entry — Get involved in the final preparations for the Annual Wine Tasting and Auction event.
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