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.
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.
Noorah Hansen 7 p.m. talk about gaining cofidence and skill using
conscious language at Chapter One Book Store in Ketchum. Details: Jane Nicoll 726-9128.
"Junior Race Team" by Trail Quest Mountailn Bike
School for kids 12-19, 3-6 p.m. at the Ketchum Park and Ride. For riders with some
experience chance to train with Trail Quest coaches and travel to regional events and
races. Details and registration: 726-7354.
BCAWRV Golf Scramble Building Contractors Association of the
Wood River Valley gathering at 4:30 p.m. at Bigwood Golf Course north of Ketchum.
What Happened Was from Company of Fools at the Mint in Hailey at
8 p.m. Call 788-6520 for reservations. Tickets $12. $10 for students and seniors. Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
FRIDAY
Chinese Master Zhang Jie giving an introductory talk and
demonstration of Tai Chi, Ba Gua, and 3 Chi Gong systems on Chinese medicine and culture.
Private instructions available 2-10 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. For information call Casey
Wood at 726-0668
Sun Valley Major League Softball Camp 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.
"AtWater: Fixin’ to Die" from the Sun Valley
Repertory Company at 8 p.m. at nexStage Theater 120 S. Main, Ketchum. Details: 726-3706.
Thru Sunday.
Registration Deadline for "Collage: Intuition and
Improvisation" with Gary Nisbet. Classes July 6-10 at the Community School Art Room.
Details: 726-9491.
Hagerman Horse Quarry Excavation Tours 9:30 a.m. at the National
Park Visitor Center for approximately two and a half hours. Participants must use own
vehicles and there will be light hiking with one moderately steep hill and should bring
sturdy footwear, sunscreen and water. Details: (208) 837-4793. Sunday also.
Wild Times in the Wilderness 10-11 a.m. at the Redfish Lake
Visitor Center for kids 6-10. Details and registration: (208) 774-3376. Saturday also.
Wood River American Legion Baseball doubleheader at Kimberly, 4
p.m.
Salmon Walk 2-3 p.m. at the Redfish Lake Visitor Center.
Details: (208) 774-3376.
Campfire 8:30 p.m. at the Redfish Lake Amphitheater followed at
9 p.m. by a video and presentation on Wolves inside the visitor center. Details: (208)
774-3376.
SATURDAY
Culpepper and Merriweather Circus at 2 and 4
p.m. at the Park and Ride lot at the corner of Saddle and Warmsprings Road. The Big Top
goes up at 10 a.m. rain or shine. Free childrens tickets and reduced adult tickets are at
the Ketchum Visitor Center. Advanced and gate tickets available. Details: 1 800 344 3101.
Sun Valley Ice Show features Elizabeth Manley, Olympic silver
medalist and three time Canadian Champion. Tickets: Sun Valley Sports Center 622-2231. For
details and reservations call Sun Valley Vacation at 1 800 786 825.
Snake Chi Gong Workshop 9 a.m.-5 p.m. by Master Zhang Jie
streangthens the spine, nervous system and joints. Cost $120. For information call Casey
Wood at 726-0668.
Cancer Patients Chi Gong Classes 7-9:30 p.m. by Master Zhang Jie
streangthens the immune system for anyone. Cost $140. Details: Casey Wood 726-0668.Thru
Sunday.
Kinnebrew Sculpture Garden Open House 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 5 p.m.
talk and tour of the garden by Joesph Kinnbrew. Refreshments served. 109 River Grove Lane.
Details 726-8461 or 788-9331. Sunday also but no tour.
Wood River American Legion Baseball doubleheader against Valley
at Eden, 1 p.m.
Create Consciously with Language Workshop by Noorah Hansen 10
a.m.-5 p.m. identifying personal limiting behaviors and thoughts and move from
self-sabotage into successful, empowering outcomes. Tuition. Bring lunch and colored
pencils. Details: Jane Nicoll 726-9128.
Addiction and the Suffering Soul: Dark Initiation to Authenticity
and the Sacred with facilitator Scott Wm. Hyder 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the Sun Club. Cost
$5. Reservations and details: 726-7710.
Trail Creek "Five & Dime" fun run and walk courses
are 10 k for runners, 5k for runners and walkers. Bus to the start at 9 a.m. out Trail
Creek Road near Hemingway Memorial, start at 9:30 a.m. Call Cindy Mann 726-9742 extension
114 with questions.
Trail Quest Mountain Bike Clinic 9-11 a.m. for youths 7-17 years
old. 12 a.m.-2 p.m. adults 18 and up. Bring bike, helmet and waterbottle to Greenhorn
Gulch trail head. Cost $14. Details: 726-7354.
4th Annual Smiley Creek Folk Music and Arts and Crafts
Festival Folk and bluegrass begins at noon. 5 p.m. jam session, all musicians and
dancers welcome. Cost: adults $2, 12 and under free. On the green next to Smiley Creek
Lodge.
Volunteer Maintenance on Oregon Gulch Trail meets at 10 a.m. at
the trailhead. Bring work gloves and drinking water. Details: Chris Leman 726-2948.
Opening Your Heart: Parenting as a Spiritual Path workshop 9
a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hailey Library Community Room by family therapist Melissa West.
Workshop will include the four practices of parenting with an open heart. Cost $45 lunch
included. Details: 788-5733.
Give the Land a Hand trail maintenance in the North Fork of the
Big Wood drainage for volunteers. Details and sign up: 726-8263.
Bear Trap Walk 10-11 a.m. at the Redfish Lake Visitor Center.
Details:(208)774-3376.
Campfire at 8:30 p.m. at the Redfish Lake Amphitheater followed
by a 9 p.m. film and talk: Journey of the Kings: Survival of the Pacific Salmon. Details:
(208) 774-3376.
SUNDAY
Ba Gua Workshop 9 a.m.-5 p.m. by Master Zhang
Jie uses eight basic excersises for health and self-defense. Cost $120. Details: Casey
Wood 726-0668.
Abstract Improvisation Class 10 a.m.-4 p.m. by Judith Hale in
conjuction with the Sun Valley Center’s exhibit "Gesture and Instinct: The Art
of Improvisation." Tuition. Details and registration: 726-9491.
Rt. Rev. Harry B. Bainbridge the new Bishop of the Episcopal
Diocese of Idaho will be guest celebrant at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hailey for 10
a.m. worship. Brunch will follow the service. Details: 788-3547 or 788-5982.
Salmon Walk 10-11 a.m. at the Redfish Lake Visitor Center.
Details:(208)774-3376.
Indian Rock Shelter Auto Tour 2-3 p.m. at the Redfish Lake
Visitor Center. Details: (208) 774-3376.
MONDAY
Tai Chi, Wu Dang style, the original tai chi
form taught by Master Zhang Jie. cost $120. Details: Casey Wood 726-0668. Thru Tuesday.
"Red Warrior" program by Trail Quest Mountain Bike
School for kids ages 5-15 3:15-5:15 p.m. at the Ketchum Park and Ride. Teaches kids about
trail riding and mountain bike technique. Details and registration: 726-7354.
"Disappearing Amphibians" workshop, led by authors and
herpetologists Chuck Peterson and Ted Koch. Will meet near the headwaters of the Salmon
River. Details: Chris Gertschen 788-9686. Thru Tuesday.
Youth Adventure Program from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. is White Water
Rafting on the Salmon River for children 8-13 years. Cost $40. Bring lunch and snacks.
Bird Walk 9-11 a.m. at the Stanley Creek Overlook. By the
Redfish Lake Visitor Center. Details:(208)774-3376.
Junior Ranger 10-11 a.m. for kids 7-11. At the Redfish Lake
Visitor Center. Details and registration: (208) 774-3376.
TUESDAY
"Straight No Chaser" a film about
Thelonious Monk at 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. Wine and
appetizers served. Free. Details: Sun Valley Center for the Arts 726-9491.
ANGELS by the Washington State touring musical group Island
Sound playing at 7:30 p.m. at the Community School. Details: Becky Miller at 788-9068.
Ketchum Children’s Story Hour: See Wednesday.
Junior Ranger 10-11 a.m. for kids 7-11. At the Redfish Lake
Visitor Center. Details and registration: (208) 774-3376.
Meetings
Ketchum Comprehensive Plan noon at Ketchum City Hall, Planning
and Zoning work session to discuss issues related to connecting River Run to downtown
Ketchum, and rezoning Tourist zoned areas. Wednesday
Blaine County School District board of trustees special meeting at
5 p.m. at the district office in Hailey. Wednesday
Hulen Meadows Water Company and Owners Assoc. annual meeting 7 p.m.
at the Old Ketchum City Hall. Wednesday
Blaine County Recreation District Board of Directors 3 p.m. at the
Recreation District office. Agenda: St. Lukes plan for pathway relocation, Sawtooth United
proposal for mid-Valley park, and project review. Thursday
Bellevue City Council at 7 p.m. at Bellevue City Hall. Thursday
Stanley Collaborative 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Stanley Community
Building. Agenda: discussion of basic land management issues. Bring a lunch. Details:
(208) 774-3460. Tuesday
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.
"Endangered Species" Show 10 a.m. at the circus
grounds. One hour educational presentation free of charge. Weekdays
Wild Flowers and Pollinators Workshop, July 6-7 with Dr. Stefan
Sommer meets near Pomerelle Ski Area at Mt. Harrison. Will include a mile or two hike in
mountainess terrain. Details: 788-9686.
Craters of the Moon Spring Wildflower and Geology Hike, July 4 starting
at 10 a.m. guided by a Craters of the Moon naturalist for 5 mile hike on hilly and
broken terrain. Cameras and notebooks welcome; sturdy shoes (hiking boots preferred), a
hat, flashlights, long pants, lunch and 2 quarts of water required; suntan lotion,
sunglasses and a rain coat recommended. Details and reservations: (208) 527-3257 x302.
Deadline for Bow Hunter Education, July 1 required by
regulations for all first time bow hunters. Call the Idaho Department of Fish and Game
regional office in Jerome 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to make arrangements at 324-4359.
1998 Twilight Jazz Series Opener, July 1 6:30 p.m. with blues
pianist Gene Harris joined by daughter Niki. Cost $17 members of the Sun Valley Center/
$19 non members. Details: 726-9491.
Antique Peddlers Fair, July 3-5 at the Warm Springs Village.
Bigger is Better Workshop, July 6-9, 6-9 p.m. at Boulder
Mountain Clayworks in Ketchum. Demonstration of centering and throwing large amounts of
clay from 12-25 pounds. Cost $125 plus $24 for clay. Details: 726-4484.
Hailey "Days of the Old West" Celebration, begins July 2
with first of three days of the Hailey Rodeo at 7 p.m. on the 2nd, 3rd
and 4th.
"Revisiting the Pioneer Spirit" Parade, July 4 at Noon
on Main Street in Hailey.
"Days of the Old West" Shoot Out", July 4 before
the parade at 11:30 on Main Street
Button Barbecue, July 4 1-4 p.m. at Hop Porter Park. Hamburgers,
hot dogs, baked beans, watermelon, pop, and beer will be served. Live music by the Eddie
Haskell band.
Ice Cream Social, July 4 1-4 p.m. in celebration of Roberta
McKercher’s birthday by the Ezra Pound Association at the Ezra Pound House.
Farmer’s Market, July 2 4-7 p.m. at the Croy Street Market
Place offering early garden produce.
"Jack and the Beanstalk", July 1,3,8,10 10 a.m. at The
Liberty Theatre presented by Company of Fools. Cost $4 children/ $5 adults. Tickets
available June 28 at Read All About It in Hailey and Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum.
Detail: (208) 788-6520.
Katarina Witt, July 3-4 at the Sun Valley Ice Show. Tickets: Sun
valley Sports Center, 622-2231.
Holland & Holland Wing Shooting and Sporting Clay clinics, July
5-11 by Silver Creek Outfitters. Details: 726-5282.
