Hewlett-Packard International Women’s Challenge today’s
race is the Lowman-to-Galena Summit 78.8-mile road race, starting in front of Sourdough
Lodge 11 miles east of Lowman at 11 a.m. and finishing atop Galena Summit shortly before 3
p.m. Traffic diversions will be necessary; be sure to park and use shuttle buses to the
summit.
Art in the Park six weeks of outdoor fun focusing on art projects from the
Blaine County Aquatic Center. From 10 a.m. to noon at Hop Porter Park in Hailey. Details:
788-2144.
Big Wood Backcountry Trails the trail advocacy group meets to discuss various
projects, 6 p.m. at the Ketchum Ranger Station. 726-2948.
Hailey Children's Story Hour Free story time for kids ages 3-5
at the public library, 7 Croy St. W. (corner of Main St.), 788-2036. 3:30 p.m.
Tennis for Kids at the Della View courts in Hailey from the Blaine
County Aquatic Center for ages 8-10 at 10 a.m. and for 11 and up at 11:15. Details:
788-2144.
Abdominal Workshop from 6-7 p.m. at the Personal Fitness Studio.
Strengthen abs using effective and up-to-date program. Cost $8. Details:725-0627
Wood River Choral Workshop through June 21 under director Dick
Brown at various churches. Tonight 7-9:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sun
Valley. Cost $20. Registration info: Dave Carter at 726-7555 or Ann Taylor at 726-5402.
BAH-B-Q from 5-7 p.m. for all Chamber members and guests at Sun
Valley Tile (13 W. Carbonate st.) in Hailey. Bar-B-Q serving marinated chicken and
beef kabobs with beer and soda and a trip to Cornerstone Realty for chance at door
prizes. Details: Barrett Molter at Son Valley Tile 726-9341. Co-sponsored by Sun Valley
Brewing.
Learning to Live More Simply 8 week discussion course focused on
living more deliberately, intentionally, and purposely begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Sawtooth
Community Garden Project greenhouse/meeting room. Details and registration: 726-9358.
FRIDAY
Hewlett-Packard International Women’s Challenge Stanley-to-Ketchum
62.2-mile road race, starting in front of Mountain Village Resort in Stanley at 10 a.m.
and finishing along Ketchum’s Main Street about 12:30 p.m. Traffic diversions in
Ketchum will be necessary. Be sure to come out during lunchtime and cheer Ketchum’s
Ruthie Matthes home.
Wood River Choral Workshop 7-9:30 p.m. St Charles Catholic
Church in Hailey.
Rock Creek Run fifth annual motorcycle gathering will be held in
the Twin Falls area today through Sunday, to benefit "Wishing Star Foundation."
No one under 21. Entertainment and prizes. Call Randy Miller 788-9469.
Carey Summer Boys Basketball Tournament at Carey School gym
today and Saturday
Horsewhisper Dennis Reis at the Sagebrush Arena in Hailey.
Clinic on the relationship between horse and rider, animal communication and more. Info:
(800) 732-8220.Through Sunday.
"Sky, Stars, Wilderness" World premier of new play by
Rick Bass. Part of the Sun Valley Festival of New Western Drama. nexStage Theatre,
Ketchum. Advance tickets: $20. Info: 726-8849. Thru Sunday
SATURDAY
P.A.L. Summer ProgramThe Carey Trail Ride is
from 1-4 p.m. To sign up call 788-7080.
Mel Krieger’s Fly-Fishing School 2 days for beginners and
people with little experience. Details and registration: 726-5282.
Lucky 13 Ranch Hunter/Jumper Horse Show from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. at Lucky 13 Ranch north of Hailey, located at Buttercup Road and South Hiawatha.
Visitors welcome, no charge. Food by Bear’s Bar-B-Q. 788-9237.
Craters of the Moon Hike to Tree Molds and Great Owl Cavern over
4 miles of moderate terrain with optional easy or difficult return. Bring hiking boots (or
sturdy shoes), hat, lunch, water, and flashlight ( light only needed if plan to go in
cave). Resevations and details: 527-3257X302.
Trail Maintenance and Clean-up Project by the Forest Service
needs volunteers in the North Fork of the Big Lost. Call Boulder-White Clouds Council at
726-8263 for details.
Wood River Choral Workshop 8-10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows
Catholic Church in Sun Valley. 2-5 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Bigwood in
Ketchum.
Crisis Hotline Fireworks Sale and Fundraiser opens 11
a.m. through July 4 across from Giacobbi Square. Details: Crisis Hotline office 726-3597.
Kid for a Night Grownups can dress, eat and play hilarious games
like kids. Ages 21 plus. Fun-filled fund-raiser and welcome to the new St. Lukes Hospital.
6:30 p.m. at Friedman Memorial Airport. Tickets: $25. Info: 622-6968.
Locals Improv Poetry Jam, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center
in Ketchum. Moderated by Iconoclast Book’s Gary Hunt and featuring poets. musicians,
actors, and dancers exploring improv through spontaneous performances.
1998 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship fund-raising event for
Children’s Miracle Network and St. Luke’s from 4-7 p.m. at Bigwood Golf Course
north of Ketchum. For men and women. Prizes, food and beverages. Cost $30 (six tries)
includes barbecue, drinks and prizes.
SUNDAY
Bird and Flower Walk at Silver Creek Preserve
near Picabo from 10-12 a.m. for everyone. Bring picinic lunch and binoculars if you have
them. Call Stephanie at 788-2203 for details and to sign up.
Father’s Day is today.
"Race for Life" Wood River BMX benefit activity, with
registration from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the BMX track west of Hailey. All proceeds to
Leukemia Society of America. Call 726-8411 for details.
Aspen Tree Workshop 7 p.m. at the Sawtooth Community Garden
Project greenhouse/community room. Jim Rineholt will discuss aspen diseases and insect
problems. Cost $7. For details and registration, call JoAnn Robbins at 788-5585 or
Florence Blanchard at 726-9358.
Wood River Choral Workshop 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at St.
Thomas Episcopal Church.
MONDAY
Atkinson Park Recreation Little League Baseball Screenworks
vs. Jane’s Paper Place at 9:30 a.m. at Ketchum’s Atkinson Park.
Children’s Clay Camp at Boulder Mountain Clayworks for ages
7-12. From 9 a.m. - noon. Children will handbuild to a special theme. More info: 726-4484.
Runs thru Friday
Vacation Bible School at Calvary Bible Church from 8:45
a.m.-noon for children 4 years to 6th grade. For enrollment and details call
788-9174 or 726-5124. Runs through June 26. Special evening program 6 p.m. on June 25.
Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian Church of the Bigwood
from 9 a.m.-noon for children 4 years to 5th grade. For enrollment and details
call 726-5123. Runs through June 26. Special evening program 6 p.m. on June 25.
"DANCEcamp" Workshop for kids ages 7-9 years from 9
a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Footlight Dance Center introduces children to all forms of dance.
Details: Hilarie Neely at 726-3664. Runs through June 26.
Fly-Casting Clinic from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Bigwood Golf
Course Pond. Fly-rods provided. For details and registration call Silver Creek Outfitters
at 726-5282.
Youth Adventure Program Caving 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in "lava
tube" caves in Picabo desert. Cost $30 advanced registration and payment required.
Bring lunch, snacks, and flashlight. Details: 726-4333.
Clay and Glaze Design Techniques Workshop 9 a.m.-noon
demonstrations by Lauren Street of Boulder Mountain Clayworks. Details: 726-4484.
Sun Valley Major League Baseball Camp fifth annual camp
featuring the O’Brien Brothers from the Seattle area. To be held at Founders Field in
Hailey from 9 a.m. to 12 noon (ages 8-12) and 1-4 p.m. (ages 10-13). Camp includes
fundamentals, individual instruction and more. Cost $95 per person. Special hitting camp
open to all ages Friday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon ($25).Through Thursday.
Dance in the Mountains Workshop (age 7-9) sponsored by the
Footlight Dance Centre with guest artists, Sheri Lewis, Lori Head and Nan Crest in a
special introduction to dance camp. Info: Hilarie Neely at 726-3664. Through
Friday.
TUESDAY
P.A.L. Golf from 8 a.m. to noon. The Police
Activities League has a number of activities this week for kids ages 9-15. To sign up call
788-7080.
Tennis for Kids see Wednesday
Snake River Birds of Prey see Wednesday
Back to School fly-casting brushup with Mel Krieger for those
with some experience. For details and registration call Silver Creek Outfitters at
726-5282.
GED Classes 5-7 p.m. at the CSI office. Details: 788-2038.
Ketchum Children’s Story Hour: See Wednesday.
Let’s Get Lost film playing at the Sun Valley
Gallery. Film directed by Bruce Weber. No Charge.
MEETINGS
Friedman Memorial Airport Authority meets at 5 p.m. at the
Hailey Library Meeting Room. Wednesday
West Magic Recreation Club Annual Father’s Day breakfast 9
a.m.-noon including a boating for the Fairfield Boy Scout Troup. At 12:30 p.m. monthly
meeting begins. Sunday
Hailey City Council Meeting at the Hailey Town Center at 6 p.m.
Agenda: final plat approval of Garland Meadows Condominiums, preliminary plat of the Fox
Moor Subdivision, and request for amendment to the text of the Hailey Subdivision
Ordinance. Monday
Hailey Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting
at 7 p.m. at the Hailey Town Center Agenda: application for amendment to the zone district
map, application for a varience from set-back restrictions in the zoning ordinance, and a
disscution and possible adoption of by-laws for the conduct of commission buisness. Tuesday
Blaine County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. upstairs in the old
county courthouse in Hailey Agenda: Appeal of conditions attached to the approval of a
varience application. Monday
Blaine County Commissioners are holding a special meeting at 6:30
p.m. upstairs in the old county courthouse in Hailey Agenda: Public hearing on and
consideration of a recommendation to amend the Blaine County Subdivision Regulations. Tuesday
Ketchum Planning and Zoning Commision work session to discuss
variety of issues to be addressed in draft plan of the Ketchum Comprehensive Plan at
noon at Ketchum City Hall. Wednesday
Chamber Board Meeting Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber meeting
8:15 a.m. at Ketchum Town Square.
SPORTS
Wood River American Legion Baseball games at the Clay Knaup
tournament in Shoshone are: WR vs. Kimberly at 5 p.m. Thursday; WR vs. Eagle at 11
a.m. Friday; WR vs. Wendell at 5 p.m. and WR vs. Shoshone at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Wood River travels to Burley Monday for a 4 p.m. doubleheader and to Twin Falls Tuesday
for a 4 p.m. twinbill
Wood River BMX racing at the BMX track located 4 miles west of
Hailey along Bullion St./Croy Creek Rd. Registration from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday Other
racing on Saturday, with registration from 3:30-4:30. Call 726-8411 for
information.
Coed Soccer League games in Hailey on the high school’s
lower field and in Ketchum on Atkinson Park’s upper field in Ketchum. On Wednesday
in Hailey: Yellow Revolution vs. Headhunters at 5:30 p.m. and Rapids vs. Coed Clash at 7
p.m. On Sunday in Ketchum: Pink Panthers vs. Stars at 4:30 p.m. and Key Lime United
vs. Second Wind at 6 p.m.
Sun Valley Men’s Adult Baseball League games at 6 p.m. at
Founders Field in Hailey. Snappers at Cobras on Thursday; Alley Cats at River Dogs
on Sunday; and Snappers at River Dogs Tuesday
Slow-Pitch League Softball the Hailey Coed League has games Mondays
through Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Lions Park in Hailey. The Ketchum Coed
League meets Wednesdays for games at 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. at Atkinson
Park in Ketchum. The Ketchum Women’s League plays at Atkinson Park at 6 p.m. and 7:15
p.m. Tuesdays
Running Club sponsored by Blaine County Fitness Center Monday and
Wednesday at 6 p.m. Saturday at 8 a.m. Contact: Katie Nasvik for info at 788-5820.
Humane Hikes Free kids' tours of the Animal Shelter of Wood
River Valley, Hailey. Cuddle the cats and dogs, learn about pet care and careers involving
animals. Call anytime for reservations. 788-4351
Read-to-Me Around the House Community Library Children’s
Program. Register and receive a list of 60 children’s books and membership in the
Caldecott Club. Free. Daily
Tours of Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 at the INEEL facility from
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. seven days a week. Off Highway 20, this National Landmark produced first
usable amount of electricity from nuclear power. More info: (208) 526-8646.
Idaho Master Gardeners answer questions and identify plant
diseases, insects and problems from 1-4 p.m. at the U of I Blaine County Extension Office,
117 North River Street. Info: 788-5585. Mondays
Men’s Meetings in Depth with Jungian analyst Scott William
Hyder from 6-8 p.m. one mile south of Ketchum. Info: 726-6999. New participants welcome. Tuesday
Wood River Bridge meets at the Harker Center in Elkhorn. Everyone
welcome with or without a partner. Info: Peter Gray at 726-5887 or Fran Maughan at
622-5605. Wednesday at 6:45 and 2:45 Thursday.
Souper Supper Dining Room Free dinners for locals, a joint project
by Wood River Valley religious organizations. At St. Charles Church Parish Hall. To help
out, call Margie Hill at 788-9363. 5-6 p.m., Thursdays & Mondays
Sun Valley Express Shuttle buses run six times a day between Sun
Valley and Boise. For reservations and information, call (800) 634-6539. Daily
KART Free transportation in and around Ketchum/Sun Valley. Daily
Country Swing Dancing Weekly sessions at Hailey’s Grange Hall
sponsored by the Idaho High Country Swingers. Beginners welcome. More details: 788-6209 or
726-9542. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesdays
Writers and Poets support group meets at Java on Main Street in
Hailey at 6 p.m. For details, contact Patti at 788-1967. Mondays
Domestic Violence Women’s Group A support group sponsored by
Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and led by Kathleen Battersby. At the
Hailey-Croy Street Exchange Building, Suite M, Hailey. Call 788-4191 or 788-6070 for more
info. Free. 7 p.m., Mondays
New Topic Meeting at the Sun Club, 5:30 p.m. Mondays
Self-Help Meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous (24-hr. phone:
726-4650), Alanon, Cocaine Anonymous, Co-dependents Anonymous, Cross Addiction, Narcotics
Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous and Sexaholics Anonymous in Ketchum, Hailey and Bellevue.
Call the Sun Club, Ketchum, for days and times: 726-7710. Daily
Blaine County Senior Center 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, hosts
exercise classes, card and indoor walking clubs, weekly blood pressure tests and noon
meals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call 788-3468 for details.
Community School Garage Sale now accepting items drop off or
pick up. Call Anita McCann 726-9618 or Cindy Ostrom 622-8958. Through September.
"Whad-Up" Education Group meets Mondays at 4 p.m. at
the Project Respect office in the Croy St. building for 1 hour as drug and alcohol
education to explain the reality associated with all drugs of choice. Details: Kevin
Boender 788-2204 or 886-7116
Aftercare Group Monday evenings at 6 p.m. for all past clients
of Project Respect. Details : Kevin Boender 788-2204 or 886-7116.
Summer Evening Bird Walks 6:30-8 p.m., in the south valley (meet
at Hop Porter Park) on Thursdays with Brian Sturges and in the north valley (meet at ERC)
on Tuesdays wit Poo Wright-Pulliam. Through August 27 for people of all ages. Cost $5
suggested donation. Details: 726-4333.
Sun Valley Major League Softball Camp, June 26 at the South
Valley Sports Complex softball field in Hailey from 1-5 p.m. Featuring the O’Brien
Brothers from Seattle and other knowledgeable coaches. Cost $25, open to all ages.
Mel Krieger’s Spey Rod Casting Clinic, June 24. Details and
registration: 726-5282.
Addiction and the Suffering Soul: Dark Initiation to Authenticity
and the Sacred, June 27 with facilitator Scott Wm. Hyder 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the Sun
Club. Cost $5. Reservations and details: 726-7710.
Youth Adventure Program Backcountry Survival Skills hike 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday June 24. Cost $30. Monday June 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. is White Water Rafting on the Salmon River. Cost $40. Both for children 8-13 years
bring lunch and snacks
Trail Creek "Five & Dime" fun run and walk, June 27
courses are 10 kilometers for runners, 5k for runners and walkers. Bus to the start at 9
a.m., start at 9:30 a.m. Call Cindy Mann 726-9742 extension 114 with questions.
Molly Ivins speaks at nexStage Theatre, Aug.3 Syndicated
columnist and author will speak at 8:15 p.m. Tickets: $12 in advance at local bookstores,
$15 at the door. Sponsored by the ACLU of Idaho. Info: (208) 344-5243.
Blaine County Historical Museum is open for the season from 11 a.m.
- 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Tuesday. Tours of five or more by calling
788-2700. 218 N. Main St., Hailey.
Ketchum/Sun Valley Heritage & Ski Museum Closed until June.
Bellevue Old City Hall Museum is open for the season but to see
what’s inside, call Melanie Dahl, 788-3628. Main Street, Bellevue.
Ketchum Ore Wagon Museum The enormous fast freight wagons built
for the mining camps in 1884 are on permanent exhibit. Corner of Fifth Street and East
Avenue, Ketchum. Daily
