Congratulations!

1st Person Games, 320 W. Center, is celebrating its fourth anniversary in Old Town Pocatello. To celebrate they are offering video games, buy one get one half off and 15 percent off all handheld video games for the entire month of April. Stop in today and check out their inventory.

A Different Cup has moved and is now located inside Station Square, 200 S. Main St. They are in the center kiosk and are excited to have you stop in. Delicious hot and cold brew coffees are just waiting for you between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to noon on Sundays.

This Week in Old Town!

The 28th annual Rocky Mountain Writers Festival is coming to Pocatello this week. Events for the evenings begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public to come and enjoy!

Wednesday at College Market, 604 S 4th St. with Carlen Donovan.

Thursday at Portneuf Valley Brewing, 615 S 1st. Ave., with Krishna Strong.

Friday at Bru House, 502 N. Main St., with Will Peterson.

Saturday at The Bridge (in the Yellowstone Hotel) 230 W. Bonneville, with Leslie Leek.

The Saturday night event will feature a tribute to Harald Wyndham and Blue Scarab Press. The audience is invited to bring poems by Wyndham to read. For additional information, please call Will Peterson at the Walrus & Carpenter Book Store, 208-233-0821.

Villano’s Italian, 165 N. Main St., is excited to announce that they are extending their hours. You can now enjoy delicious Italian Cuisine from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday thru Friday and Noon to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Their new daily special is $5 large cheese and pepperoni pizzas everyday from open until 6 p.m.

The Grecian Key Restaurant, 314 N. Main St., features their delicious gyros every Tuesday and Thursday, for lunch or dinner, just $5.50 each.

It’s time to break out your brunch pants! Thanks A Brunch is now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 328 W. Clark, you can enjoy delicious food and delicious drinks at The Tasting Room.

Back by popular demand this Friday, Comedy Night at The Bridge! Come down to enjoy the comedy of Brandyn Williams, Mike Mendez, Spyke Naugahyde and Rory Erchul! $5 cover at the door. Reservations are suggested, call 208-234-7000. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Second Time Around, 701 S. 1st, has new inventory including a variety of collectible Chevron cars, all in boxes. Bourbon decanters and Chevy hub cap clocks are also in stock along with collectible plates and furniture items. Stop on in for a visit and enjoy free coffee and cookies.

The First National, 232 W. Center, will host Columbia Jones with Evan Norman on Friday night beginning at 9:30 p.m. Then on Saturday catch Late Night Savior with Citizen Soldier beginning at 9 p.m.

Friday night Portneuf Valley Brewing welcomes back audience favorites Kyd-J Band and their high energy brand of rock and pop. On Saturday catch Wide Awake At Midnight performing classic rock hits. Both shows are in the Loft from 9 to 11:30 p.m., no cover.

Trivia minded folks should check out DJ Trivia happening every Monday up in the Loft starting at 7 p.m. sharp — it’s free, fun, and you could win a PVB gift card! If music’s more your thing, check out the acoustic jam session each Tuesday starting at 7:30 p.m. Come to play or come to listen, everyone is welcome.

Upcoming Events!

The Pocatello Art Center has announced a new class, taught by Daav Corbet. The class is marketing yourself though social media, website and email. This will be a two-day workshop for artists who want to learn how to market their art and personal websites. This class is free to Art Center members and $35 for non members. Dates for the workshop are April 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. and May 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your laptop, smartphone or tablet. First class will cover the basics and provide a plan of action. The second class will help you implement the plan of action. Please call the Art Center at 208-232-0970 to pre-register.

The Friends of the Marshall Public Library invite the public to their Spring Used Book Sale Thursday through Saturday, April 19 to 21. The sale will be held in the Marshall Library, 113 S. Garfield St., Pocatello.

Family Services Alliance will be presenting two nights of “The Vagina Monologues” at the Pocatello Elks Lodge on April 27 and 28. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Family Services Alliance, 355 S. Arthur, for $15. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Pocatello’s only 5K obstacle race is coming on Saturday, April 28. Remax Country and Guild Mortgage present the 6th annual Urban Invasion Obstacle Challenge. This is a four-person race, so grab your three most adventure-seeking buddies and register your team to compete your way through Old Town Pocatello. Along the course you’ll encounter 20 crazy obstacles built by local businesses and organizations. Test your mettle against other invasion runners and win great prizes and bragging rights. Register your team today at www.pokyurbaninvasion.com.

So much to see and do downtown! Be sure to join us!

Stephanie Palagi is the executive director of Old Town Pocatello, Inc. The Old Town Pocatello office can be reached at 208-232-7545 or by visiting oldtownpocatello.com.