Stephanie Palagi
By Stephanie Palagi
Molinelli’s Jewelers, 126 N. Main, is celebrating their 114th anniversary with The $114,000 Jewelry Giveaway! The event features watch batteries for $1.14 all month long, limit three. See how almost anything in the store could be yours free!
Choose a purchase then draw Molinelli’s Money from the hopper to see how much they will take off the price of the item. Molinelli’s Money are bills in increments of $20 to $20,000 dollars! Stop by the store between Sept. 1 to 30 to participate and learn more about this exciting anniversary event!
The last Bannock Civitan Revive @ 5 of the summer will feature Kaleidoscope live on stage beginning at 5 pm. Villano’s Italian Restaurant will have delicious food available for the evening. The sponsor is Carpets Plus. The Farmers Market will be open with fresh vegetables, fruits, handmade crafts and jewelry, all at the Old Town Pavilion, 420 N. Main St., from 5-8 pm.
On Wednesday, Portneuf Valley Brewing will feature the film “Voices of Fire.” The film explores the uniqueness of the 2015 Soda Fire and its effect on the people of Idaho. Find a spot in the loft early and enjoy dinner. The film will begin at 9 pm.
First Friday Art Walk on Friday will include the installation of “The Kind Village” featuring art pieces created by local “Kind Kids.” Installation will begin at 3 pm and Art Walk will begin at 5 pm. Don’t miss art, music, food & fashion found in locations throughout Old Town. Please visit www.oldtownpocatello.com for more details. Thank you to all who have made The Kind Village possible: US Bank Foundation, Partner Steel, The Home Depot, Union Pacific Railroad, City of Pocatello, Kind Community and Old Town Pocatello, Inc.
Second time around, 701 S. 1st, will be open for Art walk on Friday and all week will be featuring a large inventory of original prints and some really great current and vintage paintings. They are offering all with a 10 percent discount. They also have a new shipment in VHS, DVD, books and some interesting kitchen ceramics along with free Popsicle’s for shoppers. Be sure to stop in and visit.
The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will be open on Saturday with tons for fresh produce. Come shop the Farmers Market from 9 am to 1 pm at the Old Town Pavilion.
A Beginning Digital Photography 4 week class starts Thursday, Sept. 7, and continues on September 14, 21, and 28 at the Pocatello Art Center, 444 North Main. The classes will run from 5 to 7 pm with instructor Richard Albright. This course helps students become comfortable with their digital cameras. Pre-register and fee payment prior to the first class at the Art Center. Call 208-232-0970 or 208-233-1066 for more information. Each Class is limited to 10 students.
The Pocatello Art Center, 444 N. Main, is hosting a special event called “A Christian Experience,” on Friday from 5-8 pm. The art is a twenty painting series with scripture references from Born Again to Death.
It includes paintings expressing faith, hope, love and truth among others, by artist Barbara Orr. Senior Pastor Ty Orr of Salmon Idaho will be speaking on the “Uniqueness of the Christian Experience” at 5:30 pm and again at 7 pm. A reception will be held from 5-8 pm at 444 N. Main. The exhibit will be shown for the month of September. The Pocatello Art Center is open Monday-Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.
Vendor registration is now open for The Great Pumpkin Festival coming to Old Town Pocatello on Saturday, Oct. 7. This new festival on Main Street will feature the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market, apple pie baking contest, pumpkin painting, antiques, crafts, jewelry, food, music and more, celebrating fall and the coming holidays. The vendor application is available at www.oldtownpocatello.com.
Upcoming Events!
End of Summer Bash on Sept. 6! Don’t miss the last Wednesday night concert of the summer from 5-9 pm at the Old Town Pavilion. Admission is free. Live music featuring the Kyd-J Band. Great food by The Sand Trap. Cold drinks, ice cream, balloons for the kids, and more! Proceeds from beverage sales will help support the Pocatello Chiefs and their community projects.
LET’S CELEBRATE KINDNESS! We’re kicking off Kind Week on Monday Sept. 18, with a street party festival in partnership with Kind Community and Old Town Pocatello. The 3rd Annual Kick-Off Celebration will run from 5-9 pm on the East and West sides of the Center Street Underpass.The free, family-friendly event will feature live music, entertainment, activities for the entire family, food trucks and the Exhibition in KIND. Grab a Passport to KINDness from one of the volunteers and check in at each of our points of interest to qualify for some fantastic raffle prizes. Please visit www.kindcom.org for details.
The next blood drive that is being hosted at SICOG is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9 am to 1:30 pm. The blood drive will be held at the SICOG conference room at 214 E. Center. If you would like to donate, please email or call Shiela at shiela@sicog.org or 208-233-4535, ext #5, to schedule an appointment.
Hope Studios, 152 N. 2nd Ave., will be hosting the “Fall In Love Market & Sale” on September 29 & 30. The two day flea market will feature 15 fun booths with the most wonderful wares: antiques, vintage, shabby chic, furniture, repurposed and upcycled goods, jewelry, games, and more! Admission $2 per person, or a canned food donation per person. All door proceeds go directly to the Idaho Food Bank here in Pocatello. Contact Brook at hopestudiosphoto@gmail.com for more details.
The AV Center Professional Aviation Services, Teton Honda and Teton Hyundai are proud to present the 12th Annual Oktoberfest Street Party at Portneuf Valley Brewing on Saturday, Sept. 30! Gates open at 4 pm with live music featuring Hot Pursuit, The Kyd-J Band and Gas, Food & Lodging beginning at 5 pm. Beer, brats, music, and Oktoberfest fun for the entire family. Half-price admission for ISU students. Plan to join the street party after the ISU homecoming game!
Please visit www.oldtownpocatello.com or Old Town Pocatello on Facebook for complete details about these events and to discover all the restaurants, shops, events and excitement in our downtown!
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.
