🌱 Fire Dept. Fundraiser Breaks Record + New Restricted Library Cards

Hey, everybody! It's Saturday in Idaho Falls and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 79 Low: 50.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 79 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories in Idaho Falls today:

1. Firefighters in Idaho Falls recently raised more than $54,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The money was raised as part of Fill the Boot, a national fundraising campaign that takes place in more than 2,000 locations around the United States. The Idaho Falls Fire Department broke its previous year's record of $53,178.32. (Post Register)
2. An Idaho Falls woman has been arrested after reportedly backing her car into a man and knocking him onto the pavement. Police say 31-year-old Chelsea Nicole Lancaster was having an argument with the victim outside a residence when the incident occurred. She has been charged with battery-domestic violence with traumatic injury and faces up to 10 years in prison. (Idaho State Journal)
3. Children under 18 are now eligible for new "restricted" library cards, which limit the kinds of materials they can check out from the Idaho Falls Library. Parents will have the option to choose whether their child has an unrestricted card or a restricted card. With a restricted card, library patrons will only be able to check out books from the ground-level children's section of the library. (LocalNews8.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Saturday, June 10

• Car Show And Raffle At North Hi-Way Cafe (9:00 AM)
• Idaho Falls Farmers Market At 600 Memorial Drive (9:00 AM)

Sunday, June 11

• Sunday Makebreak: Friendship Bracelets At Michaels, 2345 East 17th Street B (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ron's Tires & Motorsports will host a free rib cook-off fundraiser today (Jun. 10) to support the Dyland Rounds Legacy. The alcohol-free event kicks off at 8:00 a.m., and pulled pork sandwiches will be served at 11:00 a.m. (Post Register)
• Looking for a fun way to keep the family entertained this summer? Mark your calendar for these upcoming events with the Idaho Falls Arts Council, including the Roaring Youth Jam on Aug. 10-12 and Planet Arts, a weekly art class held Wednesdays at noon. (Idaho Falls Magazine)
• The annual Idaho Falls Chalk Festival invites artists of all ages to create art for the community on Jul. 15 at South Capital Park and the Art Museum of Easter Idaho. Registration is now open online. (East Idaho News)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.