🌱 Pinecrest Academy Opening Fall 2023 + Pickleball Tournament + Zoo

Hello, friends. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Twin Falls Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 77 Low: 58.
• Sunday: Cloudy. High: 64 Low: 43.

Here are the top three stories today in Twin Falls:

1. The new Pinecrest Academy is set to open for the 2023-2024 school year! Construction for the tuition-free public charter school began in January 2023 and plans to welcome students on Aug. 16, 2023. However, not all of the amenities will be available and the cafeteria won’t be offering a hot lunch. If you’d like to enroll your child at Pinecrest Academy, visit the school’s website here. A budget hearing will be held on Jun. 27 at 8:30 a.m. at 905 Shoshone Street. All are welcome to attend. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)
2. Over 150 pickleball players have gathered at Frontier Park for the Twin Falls Father’s Day Bash pickleball tournament! This is the fifth year the tournament has taken place, but the six new pickleball courts have helped set the participation record. The revenue for the event is going toward improving Frontier Park and possibly adding more amenities. Today (Jun. 17) is the last day of the tournament and you can catch the mixed doubles beginning at 8:00 a.m.! Food trucks will be on the premises. (KMVT)
3. The Twin Falls Zoological Center recently held a gala in preparation for the opening of the Twin Falls Zoo. They had tortoises and other animals on display and also offered live music and food. The zoo is currently looking for business sponsorships for animal care and exhibits, and plans to open within the month! If you’d like to volunteer and help out at the Twin Falls Zoological Center, more information is on the website here. (KMVT)

Today and tomorrow in Twin Falls:

Saturday, June 17

• Twin Falls Date Night - Chocolate Dipping for Two At Kneaders Bakery and Cafe (6:30 PM)

Sunday, June 18

• Father's Day Car Show At Twin Falls Nazarene Church (10:30 AM)
• Sunday Makebreak - Woodburned Father's Day Keychain At Canyon Park East (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don’t miss today’s (Jun. 17) free movie at the Twin Falls Public Library at 3:00 p.m. Can you guess which movie is playing by this clue? This animated film appeared on over 30 critics' top ten lists in 2021. (Twin Falls Public Library via Facebook)
• The Twin Falls Police Department has shared tips on how to avoid falling victim to a scam. Always use caution if you are being contacted unexpectedly and they are wanting your personal information. See the full list of tips here. (Twin Falls Police Department via Facebook)
• Don’t miss the 2023 Guns Vs. Hoses softball game on Jul. 1 in nearby Buhl! Come out and support the local Twin Falls first responders for a good cause. (Twin Falls Fire Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll be in your inbox soon with another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.