BYU basketball has reloaded its roster this offseason, adding seven scholarship players through the transfer portal, high school recruiting, international recruiting and a returned missionary to replace the 12 players who departed the program. While the Cougars still need to add a starting center, the talented incoming class has BYU positioned to compete near the top of the Big 12 next season.
Dark Sky Alliance will host its lighting of the Sawtooth Observatory in Stanley, Idaho, July 18 at 8:30 p.m. Attendees can see the telescope, eat some treats and enjoy some good company. To learn more, go to idahodarksky.org.
The Park at Swan Valley and Grand Trunk are putting on the largest hammock world record event July 18. Adventure seekers are invited to reserve a ticket at Hammockworldrecord.com to participate in this memorable experience.
Teton River Arts and Commerce presents “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Get tickets at tetonriverarts.org and head over to the Romance Theater.
The Maze Wildfire near Rexburg burned over 1,500 acres of land, which cost around $550,000 to fully contain it.
The East Idaho Aquarium has doubled back for its second Shark Week celebration July 27 to August 1. Join the festive fun: shark scavenger hunt, pictures, feeding the sharks and a fun class all about sharks.
The Idaho International Choral Festival is a Pocatello tradition that unites people of different cultures through music and connection. The festival is held July 14 through the 19. The public can see the full schedule of events at idahointerchoralfest.org.
Idaho Falls Arts Council presents its summer River Concert Series every Tuesday night at 7 at the Greenbelt Stage. The free concerts range from rock and country to jazz music.
BYU Football helps returned missionaries stay competitive by providing personalized workout plans that keep them in shape while they serve missions around the world. Assistant strength and conditioning coach Christian Tupou says the program adapts to each missionary's circumstances, giving athletes the best chance to return ready for Division I football while keeping missionary service their top priority.
REXBURG—Anyone attending Rokman Games at Kelly Canyon this week could literally become a millionaire overnight.