The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) recently announced that they will hold the first annual Walk To Cure Diabetes at Snake River Landing on September 13, 2008. In an effort to continue to raise funds to support diabetes cure research, this event has been brought to Idaho Falls after many successful JDRF walks throughout the United States.

Here is what Cindy Adolph, Snake River Landing Leasing Administrator had to say on the issue:

     This fall, Snake River Landing will be joining hundreds of other corporations throughout southeast Idaho for the Walk to Cure Diabetes. This family-oriented event will be held on September 13 at Snake River Landing. All proceeds from the event will support research vital to finding a cure for diabetes.

     Thanks in part to JDRF, researches feel that a cure IS in sight. Much of the groundbreaking research has been funded by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  In fact, JDRF is the largest private funder of diabetes research in the world. And out of every dollar that JDRF raises, an impressive 80 cents is channeled directly into diabetes research and projects.

     We need your help! If you are a business that would like to join Snake River Landing by making a corporate contribution, taking a leadership role or joining the Walk, please contact cindy@ballventures.com or go to http://jdrf.org.

Snake River Landing is proud to announce that Garbett Homes, a Salt Lake City, UT company, will be building the first phase of our residential units.

Details on the residential plans will be released at the Pier Grand Opening, being held at Snake River Landing on Saturday, July 26 starting at 11 am. You can meet with Garbett Homes representatives inside the new Snake River Landing Discovery Center during the event, where they will present proposed floorplans, pricing and other exciting information on the new residential portion of the development.

You can learn more about Garbett Homes by visiting www.garbetthomes.com.

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho and Snake River Landing teamed up to present the first annual “The River Rocks” plein-air competition and festival held on June 19 - 21.

Over 60 artists from around the country competed in the plein-air art contest Thursday through Saturday and over 2,000 people strolled the landscaped walkways of Snake River Landing to view over 100 paintings and drawings that were displayed as part of the competition. Sculptors and metal artists were also on-hand to provide opportunities for the community to see art created first-hand.

The winners of the competition were announced at The River Rocks Party, a ticketed dinner attended by almost 300 community members. First place was awarded to Josh Clare, second place to Marina Zavalova-Hudson and third place to Sally Ellis.

Snake River Landing is calling all middle-schoolers to submit essays for cash prizes and a chance to have their essay buried in a time capsule near the new Pier at Snake River Landing.

Enter-to-win by submitting an essay (400 words or less) that answers these questions:

What do you think makes Idaho Falls more special than other cities in Idaho? In 25 years, what do you think Idaho Falls will look like? What will it be like to live here?

All winners will receive a cash prize along with their essays being placed in a time capsule that will be buried at The Pier Grand Opening on July 26, 2008.

1st Place: $100

2nd Place: $50

3rd Place: $25

Rules: All entrants must be enrolled in 6th, 7th or 8th grade for the 2008-2009 school year. All entries must be double-spaced (typed or hand written) and include name, address, phone number, name of school, name of parent/guardian and email address.

Please send essays to mziel@ballventures.com or mail to PO Box 51298, Idaho Falls, ID 83405, Attn: Essay Contest

Contemporary country act Moulton Jess will be performing for the Grand Opening of The Pier at Snake River Landing. The band has played with several national acts including Taylor Swift and are played regularly on regional country radio. The performance will be held on Saturday, July 26 from 5 to 7 PM and is FREE to the public.

For more information about Moulton Jess, please see their website www.moultonjess.com.