Today

• There will be a Housing Alliance & Community Partnerships meeting at 11 a.m. today at Christensen Court, 711 N. Sixth Ave. in Pocatello.

• Al-Anon, a group for friends and family members of alcoholics, meets Wednesdays at noon at Mental Health Specialists, 210 W. Burnside Ave., Suite A, in Chubbuck. For more information, call 208-232-2692.

• Officers with the Pocatello Police Department are teaming up with Outer Limits Fun Zone for their second annual “Handcuff Hunger” canned food drive for The Idaho Foodbank from 4 to 9 p.m. today. During the event, Outer Limits Fun Zone, located at 1800 Garrett Way, will provide donators one game token for every can donated, up to 20 cans.• The fourth annual Ghostly Gathering will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello. This is a community trick-or-treat event for the prevention of child abuse and trauma. Bring a small donation for Bannock Youth Foundation’s C.A.P.E. program or a food item to donate to the Pocatello branch of the Idaho Foodbank.

• Think BIG will host a fireside chat on “Lessons Learned in Community Revitalization” with Twin Falls Mayor Shawn Barigar today at Station Square, 200 S. Main St. in Pocatello. Social time begins at 6 p.m., and Barigar will speak at 6:30 p.m. There will be complimentary beverages (beer, wine, soda pop) provided.

• The Idaho Network 4 Mental Wellness family support group meets every Wednesday at Life Inc., 640 Pershing Ave. in Pocatello. Classes on mental health meet at 5:45, and family support meets at 7 p.m. Families dealing with mental illness issues are encouraged to attend either or both meetings.

• A cottage meeting open to Aberdeen area residents will be moderated by Julianne Young, a first-term Republican representative for District 31. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. today at 120 S. Third W. in Aberdeen and will give voters an opportunity to hear an update on significant issues which are impacting our state and the solutions which are being discussed. For more information, call Monty Ledford at 480-717-2043.

• Casino Night will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. today at 650 S. Fifth Ave. in Pocatello. It will include a $2,500 scholarship giveaway and other prizes, such as an iPad.

Today & ThursdayThursday

• ISU Pharmacy will be at Senior Activity Center in Pocatello on Thursday from 7 a.m. to noon performing; blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol checks and A1C testing and more. Everyone is welcome.

• There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at 9 a.m. Thursday in Council Chambers at Pocatello City Hall.

• Penny Wolf teaches oil painting classes every Thursday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pocatello Art Center, 444 N. Main St. Penny is an outstanding artist who excels in portraits, animals and western landscapes. Cost is $12.50 per class. Call 208-232-0970 for more information.• The weekly therapeutic dance class for those with movement disorders will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Sullivan Mobile Home Park, 1935 S. Fifth Ave. in Pocatello. For more information, contact Spencer at 208-604-3393 or stuckisk@gmail.com or visit seimovdis.seimovdis.org.

• Trick or Treat at Maple Street will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at 345 Yellowstone Ave. in Pocatello. Make sure to dress up in your favorite costume and be ready to get some candy. This is a free event to attend.• Al-Anon, a group for friends and family members of alcoholics, meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Hope and Recovery Resource Center, 210 E. Center St., Suite D, in Pocatello. For more information, call 208-232-2692.

• The Idaho Network 4 Mental Wellness peer support group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Life Inc., 640 Pershing Ave. Individuals dealing with mental health issues are encouraged to come.

• Assemble’ Learning and Event Center, 820 E. Young Ave. in Pocatello, will host the second Annual Halloween Puppet Show from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Come in out of the cold and join us for a short, family-friendly Halloween puppet show before heading out for your evening of candy gathering. Admission is free.• The Pocatello Showcase Chorus is rebuilding its chorus is looking for new members. Women of all ages are invited to join in this exciting art form using your voices to create a capella harmony and fun performances. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Cornelison Building, 1422 N. Harrison Ave. For more information, call 208-237-5547.

• Holy Spirit Catholic Community, 524 N. Seventh Ave. in Pocatello, will host an All Hallows Eve Carnival from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. There is a $5 per family entrance fee. There will be sloppy joes, chips and drinks for sale for an extra $5 available at the carnival as well as lots of games. This is a safe, family-friendly event.

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