Good morning, Twin Falls.

The Twin Falls Zoological Center, located in a nearly 6,000 sqft facility at Magic Valley Mall, is fundraising ($2,300 raised so far) to reach $10,000 by month’s end as September funding falls short; without more funds, the center may cut animal touch attractions for its 133 rescued animals.

Community leaders met at Downtown Commons Thursday, Sept.

24 to announce plans for a permanent memorial following a $20,000 contribution. The project, designed to honor local residents, is now in its early planning stages.

1000 Springs Festival of the Arts returns to Ritter Island on Saturday, Sept.

26 and Sunday, Sept. 27, offering over 100 artists, 40 musicians and family activities at 1205 Thousand Springs Grade in Wendell. Admission costs are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children (ages 5 to 12).

Kimberly High School’s agriculture department trains students in farming as well as in developing life skills (including civic responsibilities) that help them become informed voters.

Instructors encourage incoming freshmen to enroll in introductory courses or join the FFA chapter.

Sawtooth National Forest officials plan prescribed burns this fall in the Fairfield, Minidoka and Ketchum ranger districts plus the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Crews aim to reduce overgrown vegetation to protect nearby communities, pending approvals and favorable weather.