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The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.

IDAHO FALLS – Things are really heating up at the Idaho Falls Zoo this July.

The month is full of events so bring your friends and family to the best little zoo in the west.

Wines in the Wild is an evening full of wine tasting and music with the Jazz House Big Band. This adults-only event is hosted by the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society and will take place on Friday, July 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Food will be available for separate purchase. Tickets include access to the zoo and unlimited wine tastings. You must be 21 or older to attend and show valid ID. As a fundraiser, TPZS membership is not valid for this event. To learn more or purchase tickets, click here.

Each month throughout the season, artist Twyla Mahelona with Mahelona Studio will guide a small group of participants to create beautiful watercolor pieces for Watercolor in the Wild. For the July series, we will be painting our zebras.

The event is happening Wednesday, July 20 for people 16 and older. Space is limited so purchase your ticket right away. Ticket purchase includes all materials and admission to the zoo.

The Idaho Falls Zoo is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., including holidays.

National Indigenous Peoples Day to be celebrated in Chilliwack with 3 separate events - Chilliwack Progress

Three upcoming events in Chilliwack will honour National Indigenous Peoples Day.

The day falls on June 21 every year, and this year one event will take place on that day while the other two are scheduled beforehand.

On Friday, June 17, Pacific Community Resources Society is hosting its Indigenous Wellness Reconnection Event at Chilliwack Central Park (45951 Victoria Ave.). The community is welcome to come and reconnect with local services in Chilliwack from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a free catered food truck there plus activities.

Also on June 17 is the Indigenous Peoples Day Community Event hosted by Wilma’s Transition Society. The event takes place at Sardis Park from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. where there will be live music (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.), face painting, bouncy castles, food trucks, vendors and display booths.

And then on Tuesday, June 21, there will be a celebration at at Sqwa (Skwah) First Nation from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be an ironman competition, coastal jam, vendors, food and special guests. All are welcome and it takes place at 615 Lower Landing Rd. at the west end of Wellington Avenue.

Looking for more events taking place in and around Chilliwack? Check out What’s happening Chilliwack in our community section.

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