Today

n The Pocatello Garden Club will hold its September meeting today. Please join us for our next project. For information on the time and location, contact Karla at 208-251-5654.

n There will be a health fair today from 7 to 11 a.m. hosted by Maag Pharmacy at McCammon Depot, 802 Front St. in McCammon. There will be many vendors with valuable information. For more information, call 208-254-3200.

n The Pocatello City Council will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today for a study session in the City Council Chambers. An executive session in the Paradice Conference Room will immediately follow.

n The Museum of Idaho, 200 N. Eastern Ave. in Idaho Falls, will host its monthly Little Learners series today from 10 to 11 a.m. This month’s topic is “Steampunk — What’s That?” Explore a new topic each month through crafts, games, songs and snacks in this class for parents and toddlers ages 2 to 4. This class is free; however, pre-registration is required. Visit www.museumofidaho.org/campsandclasses to register.

n The annual Small Business Innovation Research Idaho Road Tour will be stopping at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center in Fort Hall today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The SBIR Road Tour is an opportunity for technology startups, innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers to learn how to access $2.5 billion in early stage non-dilutive technology funding, meet one-on-one with decision makers, and connect with local state innovation ecosystem members. To learn more about the program or to register for the free event, visit www.idahosbdc.org/roadtour or email DaveMcEwen@boisestate.edu.

n Idaho Falls Subways are teaming up with Idaho Falls Senior Citizens Community Center to help feed local Idaho Falls seniors. Subway will be donating subs to Idaho Falls Senior Citizens Community Center for their delivery today. They will deliver to Ethel Weeks at 10:45 a.m., 1431 South Woodruff Ave.; Toni Ellis at 12:15 p.m., 915 E Elva St.; and Nita Clark at 1 p.m., 2187 Pinewood Drive.

n Women, you are invited to “Scent of Hope “ presented by Pocatello Women’s Connection today at the Clarion Inn, 1399 Bench Road in Pocatello. There is an optional social connection time from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with luncheon and program from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP to Jeris at 208-847-5598 or Lee at 208-221-4264. The cost of the luncheon and program is $15. The special feature will be “Hope and Help” by Beth Huston, store manager at St. Vincent de Paul. The main speaker’s theme is “A Dozen Yellow Roses.” Sandra Aldrich will tell how God restored her faith and made her strong.

n The Community Information and Resource Fair is coming to Pocatello today. The fair will provide representatives from community organizations and government agencies an opportunity to network and explore ways they can work together to reduce recidivism. The fair will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Clarion Inn, 1399 Bench Road. The participants will include organizations offering recovery programs, transition and support services; city, county and state government agencies and law enforcement; nonprofit organizations providing such items as clothing and bikes to those in need; organizations offering self-help programs, food, clothing, housing and referrals; community mental health and medical services; and veterans resources. For more information, contact Ben Passanando at bpassana@idoc.idaho.gov or 208-237-9194 x 234 or Jeff Kirkman at jkirkman@idoc.idaho.gov or 208-658-2073.

n After Hours I Love ISU Celebration is set for 5 to 7 p.m. today at the ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom. Food is provided by D.L. Evans Bank and beverages are courtesy of Watkins Distributing. For more information or to make a donation, visit iloveisu.org or call Kallee Valentine at 208-282-2994.

n Hearing Examiner will meet today at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at Pocatello City Hall.

n The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI SI) peer support group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Life Inc., 640 Pershing Ave. in Pocatello. Individuals dealing with mental health and in recovery are encouraged to come.

n The Gem, 216 First St. in Idaho Falls, will host Thomas Gabriel, the oldest grandson of Johnny Cash, on Thursday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Along with his voice that sounds so much like his grandfathers, Gabriel brings a wealth of stories from growing up in such an iconic family.

Friday

n The Yellowstone Restaurant at 230 W. Bonneville St. in Old Town Pocatello, will have its grand opening Friday, with the dining room open from from 4 to 10 p.m. and the lounge open from 4 p.m. to midnight. There will vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available. The owners are encouraging people to make reservations in advance as the night is filling up fast. Message The Yellowstone Restaurant Facebook page or call 208-220-1730 to reserve your spot.

n The American Legion Ribeye Steak Dinner will be Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Bannock County Memorial Building, 300 N. Johnson Ave. in Pocatello. Admission is $14 and is open to the public.

n Zoo Brew at the Idaho Falls Zoo will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. The North American Brewers Association and Tautphaus Park Zoological Society bring you this exciting adults-only zoo fundraiser featuring beers, food and music. Must be 21 or older to attend and must show ID for admittance into event. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Visit www.tpzs.info for more information and tickets.

n The Museum of Idaho, 200 N. Eastern Ave. in Idaho Falls, will host a Steampunk Street Party on Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be live music, food and adult beverages as the sun goes down over Eastern Avenue. Steampunk wear strongly encouraged. Tickets include admission to the Discover Steampunk exhibit as well. You must be 18 to get into this event. Tickets are $40 for the general public and $10 for MOI members.

Friday & Saturday

n Old Town Actors Studio will put on the “The Lorenz Cycle” on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. each night. Written by Inkom native Jodi VanDerHorn-Gibson, this collection of short plays is meant to represent a mathematical chaos theory known as the Lorenz Energy Cycle. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling the OTAS box office at 208-478-6886. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m.

n The ISU Bengal Roundup Rodeo will be Friday and Saturday at the fairgrounds in Pocatello. A weekend pass is $10 or free for ISU faculty, staff and students. The main action starts at 7 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday.

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