POCATELLO — NeighborWorks Pocatello will hold its annual meeting and awards ceremony on Oct. 30 at the Westside Players Warehouse at 1009 S. 2nd Ave. from 6 to 8 p.m. This is an opportunity to showcase how the organization has helped uplift Pocatello neighborhoods this past year, to report on its 2024 housing-related projects, including several home improvements via a significant grant award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, the success of the Park Meadows Senior Apartments project (including plans for a phase two), the 2024 Historic Home Tour and more. It will also be an opportunity to recognize several dedicated volunteers and community partners.

The venue will be festively decorated with an autumn theme and kick off with a social hour and musical entertainment from Shandi Michelle, food catered by Nel’s Bilo Market and chances for door prizes. A no-host bar will be available. Information will also be provided about the upcoming Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge which takes place this year from Dec. 9 to 31.

The emcee for the evening will be Teena Rhoads, NeighborWorks Pocatello board president. Three individuals who were beneficiaries of NWP services will each describe how specific programs have benefited them.

Awards being presented include the Rich Garvin Resident Leadership Award, the Dick Emerson Volunteer of the Year Award and the Business Partner Award. Several homeowners will also be acknowledged for receiving Curb Appeal Awards for their efforts in helping to beautify their neighborhoods.