Stephanie Palagi
By Stephani Palagi
Shop in Old Town Pocatello! Dine in Old Town Pocatello! Play in Old Town Pocatello! Our shops, restaurants, and professional offices are all locally owned. It makes a positive difference in our economy when you spend your money locally. The next time you need to do some shopping, enjoy a great meal or catch some live music, Old Town Pocatello is the place to be!
The Bridge, 230 W. Bonneville, is hosting Jazz Night every Wednesday from 7-9pm. Stop in for a delicious dinner and enjoy an evening of Jazz.
Revive @ 5 on Wednesday will feature Happy Havoc live on stage beginning at 5pm. The Elks Lodge will be on hand with delicious food. The sponsor for the evening is Colortyme. The Farmers Market will be open with fresh made on site lemonade, fresh cherries, handmade crafts and jewelry, all at the Old Town Pavilion, 420 N. Main St., from 5-8pm.
Wine tasting this Saturday, from 5-8pm, at the Pocatello Co-op Natural Foods Market. They will be tasting five different wines from this month’s featured sustainable vineyard, Alexander Valley Vineyards. $7 per person. Please bring I.D. Their Cafe will be open for dinner during the wine tasting event. Stop in at 308 E. Center this Saturday. Call (208) 904-1368 for further details.
It’s a double header by Mean Red Spyder this Friday and Saturday at Portneuf Valley Brewing. The Spyders play Delta, Chicago & Rockin’ Blues. Vince Bellon’s band is influenced by artists of the likes of Johnny Winter, Elmore James, Bukka White, Muddy Waters, Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, and the Allman Brothers. Be sure to catch them Friday or Saturday from 9pm – 11:30pm in the Loft. No cover! Don’t forget PVB is open on Sundays all summer and hosts Monday DJ Trivia every Monday with great prizes to be won!
Family Services Alliance of SE Idaho will host “Celebration of Voices, Hope, Healing and Inspiration” on Friday. The fundraising event will take place at Liberty Hall, 325 W. Benton, beginning at 6pm and will include hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music. Contact Amy at Family Services Alliance, 208-232-0742, for further information.
The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will be open on Saturday from 9am to 1pm at the Old Town Pavilion. Don’t miss the fresh bread, fresh produce, fresh eggs, and more at this week’s Market.
The Pocatello Art Center, 444 N. Main St., is offering weekly Children’s Summer Classes on Mondays through July 24 for 8 – 10 year olds, and Thursdays through July 27 for 11 – 13 year olds. Both sections will run from 10 am – noon and cost $5 per session. June’s artist instructors are Karen Vargason and Bob Beason, July’s artist instructors are Carolyn Purnell and Laraine Hatch. The classes are structured for fun and learning art and crafts. All supplies will be provided. For more information, call (208) 232-0970 or visit their website: pocatelloartctr.org
Great Harvest is now carrying gourmet hamburger buns through Labor Day. Stop in at 250 N. Main and grab a bag for your next barbecue or call in and order them made out of your favorite bread. Be sure to try the Lemon Supreme Tea Cake-excellent for your Strawberry Short Cake. Or… skip making it yourself and try their Strawberry Short Cake Bread! And, in June and July Great Harvest is offering the ‘School’s Out’ special… Classic Sandwich and a drink for just $6.50.
Upcoming Events!
The Pocatello Elks will host their 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday at Riverside Golf Course. It’s a four person scramble, blind draw format, with a shot gun start at 8am. Call 208-282-3588 or 509-954-6566 for more information.
Citizens Community Bank will celebrate their 20th Anniversary on Monday, June 26th. Join them at any branch location for a BBQ from 11am to 2pm. They will have free giveaways, lots of fun and KZBQ will be broadcasting from the Pocatello branches. If you open a new account at CCB between now and June 26th you will be entered into a drawing for a new Bose speaker. CCB would love to see you at the BBQ helping celebrate 20 years of serving their customers!
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.
