With September comes a more predictable routine, with kids back in school and vacations over. We can enjoy the beautiful Fall weather to come!

We hope that you all joined us for the Mental Health/Suicide Awareness Walk on Tuesday, September 3. Please be aware of services available in Oneida County for help. Check maladidaho.org *Community *Mental Health if you need reminders of those services.

Following are some activities going on in the community for the month of September:

• The Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot started on Friday, August 30 and will end on Saturday, September 7. 

• Be sure to check out the school calendars to keep up on the activities of our youths. There are Soccer, Volleyball, and Football home games during September, with Homecoming Week scheduled for September 23 through 28. FFA and other school clubs are gearing up for the new school year and are planning their schedules.

• On Saturday, September 7 will be a Community Day of Service from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Several service projects will be held during the day where any age can participate. We hope you will all plan to spend some service hours that day, in remembrance of the many people who gave service on September 11, 2001. Information can be found on the maladidaho.org calendar.

• Also on Saturday, September 7, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. will be a Natural Health & Wellness Fair held at the pavilion at Malad City Park, a free activity.

The Mayor’s Walking Challenge starts Wednesday, October 1. Mayor Hawkins would like to challenge the community to join with her in walking for health! The mayor will receive a $1,000 grant for the city if she completes the challenge of walking 10,000 steps a day. That is her goal. Perhaps your goal may not be 10,000 steps, but walking improves mental and physical health. Watch for further information on a Community Walking Challenge!