Calendar for
July 15, 1998 thru
July 21, 1998

"Christmas in July" Santa Claus will be making a special stop at Blaine County Aquatic Center in Hailey from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for early Christmas card picture taking.

Sun Valley Women’s Invitational Golf Tournament the two-day, fourth annual 36-hole tournament opens with 8 a.m. shotgun start at Sun Valley Golf Course.

Children’s Aspiring Young Writers and Film Makers Workshop, July 30 at the Community School by the Sun Valley Writers’ conference. Open to students K-12, registration deadline today. Registration forms available at Chapter One, Ex Libris, and Iconoclast bookstores. Cost $5.

P.A.L. Summer Schedule trip to the Snake River Stampede from 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 788-7080.

"Ride a Wild Tale" the Bellevue Public Library begins the 1998 summer reading program, 10 -11:30 a.m. for children ages 4 and up. Details: 288-2128.

Backcountry Survival Skills 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Environmental Resource Center for kids 8-13. Day hike to learn the basics about low impact camping, wilderness safety, emergency survival techniques, and more. Cost $30. Bring own lunch and snacks. Details: 726-4333.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal features chicken chow mein with pineapple at the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey. 788-3468.

Coed Soccer League games at South Valley Sports Complex in Hailey and Atkinson Park in Ketchum. In Hailey: At 6 p.m., Stars vs. Key Lime United; at 7:30 p.m., Headhunters vs. Coed Clash. In Ketchum: At 5:30 p.m., Second Wind vs. Rapids; and at 7 p.m., Yellow Revolution vs. Pink Panthers.

Wood River BMX racing at the track west of Hailey, registration 5:30-6:30 p.m. Details: 726-8411.

Mexican Cuisine Cooking and Dining 7-9 p.m. with Belinda Colunga and Emilio Silva at La Nortenita Café, Bellevue. Details: CSI 788-2038.

Whitewater videos, discussion with Class 5 Catarafter Brock Loveland, on how to handle Class 4 and 5 water, from 7-9 p.m. at Riverat Whitewater Toys, 702 3rd St. W. in Twin Falls. 208-735-8697.

Sun Valley Women’s Invitational Golf Tournament the 36-hole tournament wraps up at Elkhorn Golf Course.

Brown Bag Luncheon Series at the Environmental Resource Center. Film: "Scratching the Imagination" at noon. Details: 726-4333.

Hailey Library Summer Reading 1-2 p.m., session 3 on North America Indian crafts for 1^st-6^th graders. Pre-registration required. Details: 788-2036.

Past Life Regression Lecture by Renay Vickers a clinical hypnotherapist 8 p.m. at Chapter One Bookstore, Ketchum.

P.A.L. Summer Schedule rafting from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 788-7080.

Flower Festival Judging with prizes for best use of space, bold and simple, and best effort in the categories of Commercial/Retail, Lodging, Professional Buildings, Restaurants, and Perennial beds. This event is designed to encourage locals to add to the beauty of our area with their flower creations. Judging will occur automatically, but participants can call the Ketchum Chamber of Commerce to enter their business. Details: 726-3423.

R.G. Robertson 4-6 p.m. signing his new book Idaho Echoes in Time, at Ex Libris Bookstore, Sun Valley. To reserve a copy if you can not attend call 622-8174.

Sun Valley Men’s Adult Baseball Cobras vs. River Dogs at 6 p.m., Founders Field in Hailey.

Cowgirl Ball black tie/blue jeans event includes dinner, an auction, and a dance at the Sagebrush Arena. Details: Kristy Pigeon at 788-9613.

Studio Tour 1-3 p.m. meeting at the Sun Valley Center with Debbie Edgers Sturges of Rod Kagan’s studio where he does large scale steel and bronze sculptures. Cost $5. Details: 726-9491.

Hailey Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. at Smith, Cook & Company, P.A. at 408 S. Main, Hailey. Come to socialize, eat, and enter to win the door prize. Details: 788-2700.

That’s the Story of My Life 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Fox Building with Sharon Williams who will provide fun exercises and more to help you organize your ideas and more. Cost $30. Details: CSI 788-2038. Through August 6.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal features baked ham with scalloped potatoes at the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey. 788-3468. Fraud presentation at 11 a.m.

Blood Drive 9 a.m.-3p.m. by the Moritz Auxiliary of the Wood River Medical Center. Details: 622-3854. The Bloodmobile will be parked at the Church of Later Day Saints on Sun Valley Road.

Back to School Workshop 10 a.m.-12 p.m. help with college decisions. Free at the CSI Hailey Center. Register by July 16. Details: 788-2033 or 733-9554X2680.

Creatures of the Night/Insects and Tie-dye shirts 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Wood River High School, Hailey. Adare Evans brings in all sorts of rare and exciting animals, and afterwards there will by tie-dying. Cost $1, bring a sack lunch and a shirt to tie-dye. Details: 788-2117.

Kayak Demo Daze sponsored by Ski Tek and Backwoods. Details: 726-8818.

Friday Night Film Series al fresco at dusk in the backyard ampitheatre of Iconoclast books, Ketchum. Film: Macon County Line. Free, bring blankets, chairs ect. Details: 726-1564.

Garden Tour 10 a.m.-3 p.m. of six local gardens from Gimlet to Hailey including all types of plants and design styles. Tickets sold at the Sawtooth Community Garden Project, Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum, and at all garden sites. Details: 726-9358.

"Pitch ‘Em in Ketchum" Women’s Softball Tournament fourth annual slow-pitch tournament begins 9 a.m. at Ketchum’s Atkinson Park and continues all day today, with finals Sunday afternoon. Local entry is Blaine County Title/T’s & Temptations/Ketchum Grill.

Climbing and Yoga Workshop with Natasha Sevilla at The Rock Down Under, beginning with yoga positions to prepare for rock climbing. Cost $45. Details and sign up: 726-4333.

Bald Mountain Challenge first annual mountain bike and running race starts promptly at 9 a.m. at the bottom of Cold Springs one mile south of Ketchum. Finish outside of Lookout Restaurant atop Baldy. Entry fee $20 includes race, t-shirt, barbecue and lift ride down. Register at River Run Lodge, or call 622-6151.

Sun Valley Invitational Women’s Soccer Tournament hosted by the local Laurent Perrier women’s team begins today on the upper and lower fields at Atkinson Park in Ketchum. Games all day today, finishing up on Sunday.

Board Bin Ultimate Frisbee League holds its season-ending tournament at 12 noon at the Bill Cary polo field south of Bellevue. Barbecue afterwards at Lions Park in Hailey.

Sawtooth Mountain Mamas Arts and Crafts Fair on the grass near the junction of State Highways 21 and 75. Details: (208) 774-3613.

"Scramble for a Cure" Golf Tournament at the Elkhorn Resort and Golf Course. Player check in 11:30-12:30 p.m., four person best ball scramble. Cost $125 per player. Tournament followed by auction and dinner. Details: 1-800-257-2774. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association.

Wood River American Legion baseball doubleheader at Arimo vs. the Marsh Valley Eagles, 3 p.m.

Nancy Kerrigan at the Sun Valley Ice Show. Show starts at sunset. Tickets: 622-2231.

Kayak Demo Daze sponsored by Ski Tek and Backwoods. Details: 726-8818.

Find True Love of Yourself Workshop 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with Jim St. Clair covering a number of issues and use of hypnotherapy techniques. Details: 788-2038.

Mount Heyburn Ascent classic mountain peak in the Sawtooth mountain range. Led by the Sawtooth Mountain Guides. Details: 774-3324.

Poetry Jam 7:30 p.m. at Iconoclast books, Ketchum by local artists. Free, refreshments provided. Details: 726-1564.

Sawtooth Mountain Mamas Arts and Crafts Fair on the grass near the junction of State Highways 21 and 75. Details: (208) 774-3613.

Wood River American Legion baseball doubleheader at Pocatello, 11 a.m.

Ted Dyer lecture about Ernest Hemingway’s writing career with a late afternoon session in Sun Valley. 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Columbine Room at the Sun Valley Inn. Cost $10. Details: CSI 788-2033 or 788-2038.

Sun Valley Men’s Adult Baseball Alley Cats vs. Snappers at 6 p.m., Founders Field in Hailey.

Mount Hayburn Ascent classic mountain peak in the Sawtooth mountain range. Led by the Sawtooth Mountain Guides. Details: 774-3324.

Idaho Predators Workshop examining the role of predators with a lecture, slides, interactive technique, and field study. Details: 788-9686.

P.A.L. Summer Schedule rafting from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 788-7080.

Musical Ceramics at Bolder Mountain Clayworks by Bob Dix investigates the musical possibilities of ceramics with the making of drums, whistles and other instruments. Cost $125 plus $12 for clay. Details: 726-4484.

White Water Rafting 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. meet at the ERC for trip on the Salmon River. For kids 8-13. Cost $40. Bring own lunch and snacks. Details: 726-4333.

Construction on Gannett Road beginning at Bellevue and continuing south for 2 miles. Travelers should plan on delays as long as 30 minutes. Alternate route: from Bellevue continue south to Baseline Rd., turn left onto Baseline, continue forward untill you come to Gannett. Through the entire week.

Auction of Fine Furniture from Sun Valley Homes 6:30 p.m. with preview from 1-5 p.m.. Details: Polly Noe 726-3663.

Idaho Predators Workshop examining the role of predators with a lecture, slides, interactive technique, and field study. Details: 788-9686.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal features country fried steak with mashed potatoes, at the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey. 788-3468.

Writing the West with Diane Josephy Peavey walk the land and write its stories with local author and KBSU essayist. Bring a sandwich, pen and notebook. Details: 726-9491. Join any or all of the outings. Through August 11.

Musical Ceramics at Bolder Mountain Clayworks by Bob Dix investigates the musical possibilities of ceramics with the making of drums, whistles and other instruments. Cost $125 plus $12 for clay. Details: 726-4484. Through Wednesday.

Sun Valley Men’s Adult Baseball Cobras vs. Alley Cats at 6 p.m., Founders Field in Hailey.

Ketchum/Sun Valley Chamber Business Support Task Force Meeting 8:30 a.m. at Ketchum Town Square. Wednesday

Blaine County Planning and Zoning work session noon at Ketchum City Hall. Working on draft ordinance for community housing PUD. Wednesday

Ketchum/Sun Valley Transit Authority (KART) 12:30 p.m. at Sun Valley city hall council chambers. Agenda: financial statement for June, review first draft of preliminary budget for 1998-99. Wednesday

Blaine County Youth Partnership Youth Summit 4-6 p.m. at the Hailey Library meeting room. Agenda: Identify assets of each program and potential assets and strategy. Wednesday

Blaine County Hearing Examiner 6:30 p.m. upstairs in the old county courthouse, Hailey. Agenda: Public hearing on conditional use permit affecting Gimlet subdivision, on floodplain conditional use permit and a conditional use permit for a detached accessory dwelling affecting Hyndman Peak subdivision. Details: 788-5570. Thursday

Bellevue Planning and Zoning 7 p.m. at Bellevue City Hall. Thursday

Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber Board Meeting 8:15 a.m. at Ketchum Town Square. Friday

Blaine County Board of Commissioners 9 a.m. upstairs at the old county courthouse, Hailey. Agenda: Public hearings Chaney Creek Ranch stream alteration permit to construct a wetland and excavate pond, final plat application for the Antelope Flats subdivision. Details: 788-5570. Monday

Hailey City Council Meeting 6 p.m. at the Hailey Town Center. Agenda: request for final plat approval of Garland Meadows Condominiums, application by Blaine County Rec district for zoning ordinance amendment, zoning ordinance amendment to establish P&Z bylaws. Monday

St. Luke’s New Hospital Open House 4-8 p.m. at Wood River Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, Hailey. Agenda: presentation of engineering plans and related studies for new hospital site’s highway entries, recreation trail relocation, wetlands mitigation and Cold Springs Road relocation by representatives from St. Luke’s, the design team and the Community Council. Monday

Running Club sponsored by Blaine County Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Saturday at 8 p.m. Contact: Katie Nasvik for details at 788-5820.

Humane Hikes Free kid’s 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 at 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 the Experimental Breeder Reactor1 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. Details: (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. Details: 788-5585. Mondays

Men’s Meeting in Depth with Jugian analyst Scott William Hyder from 6-8 p.m. one mile south of Ketchum. Details: 726-6999. New participants welcome. Tuesday

Wood River Bridge meets at the Haker Center in Elkhorn. Everyone welcome with or without a partner. Details: Peter Gray at 726-5887 or Fran Maughan at 622-5605. Wednesday at 6:45 and 2:45 Thursday. The club also meets at the Senior Center in Hailey at 6:45 p.m. each Monday. Call Mary Louise at 788-4732.

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 leave the Wood River Valley at 7:15 a.m. and leave Boise at 2 p.m.. For reservations and information, call (800) 634-6539. Daily

KART Free transportation in and around Ketchum/Sun Valley. See page C9 for locations and times. 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.

Campmeeting Services by the Bellevue House of Prayer 10 a.m. daily and 7 p.m. nightly at the Bellevue Elementary School with guest speakers Robert Nelson, Joan Pierce, Donald Hagens, and John Atkinson. Daily.

Farmer’s Market 4-7 p.m. at the Croy Street Market Place in Hailey offering early garden produce. Details: Mark Cook at 788-3917. Thursday

Youth Theatre Workshop at the Community School embraces all aspects of a professional theatre course of study. Cost $15. Details and registration: 726-3706. Thru July 24

Wildflower Walks 6 p.m. at Galena Lodge with walks along Senate or Gladiator Lakes identifying many wildflowers. 2 walks led by Bill McDorman. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Details: 726-4010. Thursdays

Idaho Watercolor Society Traveling Show at Larsen Arts in Twin Falls featuring JoAnn Lance of Ketchum with her painting "Amaryllis." Details: (208) 436-6810.

Fly-casting Clinic 6-7 p.m. at the Big Wood Golf Course pond. Fly-rods provided. Details: 726-5282. Mondays

Introduction to Fly-Fishing a two day clinic covering the basics. Details: 726-5282. Wednesdays & Thursdays

Guided Sun Valley Gallery Association Walking Tours 10 a.m.-12 p.m. originating from Town Square at 9:45 a.m.. Details: Missy Moore at 726-5079. Thursdays

Alexandria Hernandez’ landscape paintings will be on display at the Redfish Lake Visitor Center. Daily

"Ride a Wild Tale" the Bellevue Public Library 1998 summer reading program, 10 -11:30 a.m. for children ages 4 and up. Details: 288-2128.

Kayak Roll Class at Easley hot springs. Details and registration: Backwoods at 726-8818. Tuesdays & Thursdays

Fly Fishing Fun and Fundamentals Clinic 6-7 p.m. at Sturtevants, Hailey. Equipment and instructions provided for adults and kids. Details: 788-7847. Mondays

In-Line Skate Clinics 6-7 p.m. originating at Hailey Middle School parking lot. Instructions provided for adults and kids, rentals available. Details: 788-7847. Thursdays (No July 23 class)

Mountain Bike Basic Repair & Riding Clinic 5-7 p.m. originating at Sturto’s, Ketchum. Instructions available for adults and kids, mountain bikes required, rentals available. Details: 726-4512. Wednesdays

In-Line Skate Clinics 9-10 a.m. at the Park-and-Ride Lot, Ketchum. Instructions available for adults and kids, rentals available. Details: 726-4501. Saturdays

"A Generation" lecture, July 22 with Fay Jones 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center Gallery.

The Nature of Idaho, July 22-23 workshop led by Dr. Stefan Sommer. Participants will learn to understand the stories of Idaho’s enchanting and rugged landscape. Details: 788-9686.

Hailey Library Summer Reading, July 23 Visit to the Davies’ teepee. 1-6^th graders. Details: 788-2036.

Hemingway Birthday Lecture, July 23 at 7 p.m. at the Community Library, Ketchum by Ted Dyer. Free. Details: Crystal Thurston at 788-4489.

"Idaho Women of the Land", July 23 multi-media presentation at 7 p.m. by Lauren Fins Ph.D. at the Church of the Bigwood, Ketchum. Cost $5 suggested donation. Details: ERC 726-4333.

Bowhunter Education Class, July 23 the last class of 1998 is available at High Desert Sports in Hailey, today and July 24 from 7-10 p.m. and Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $8. Sign up at High Desert Sports, 788-3804.

Studio tour, July 23 1-3 p.m. meeting at the Sun Valley Center with Debbie Edgers Sturges of local artist Kim Howard’s studio. Cost $5. Details: Heather 726-9491.

Brown Bag Luncheon Series, July 23 at the Environmental Resource Center. Film: "Taking Control" at noon. Details: 726-4333.

The Dierkes Experience, July 24 swimming and playing on the rocks. Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. from WRHS and returns at 3:30 p.m., bring daypack, extra money sack lunch, water bottle, swim suit, and a change of clothes. Details: 788-2117.

"Big Surf" Drive-In Movie, July 24 featuring Men in Black, to be shown on an big screen outdoors at Wood River High School football field. Barbecue 7:30 p.m. followed by the movie at dusk. Cost $5 adults, $3 children. Sponsored by Sawtooth Auto, Youth Task Force and Blaine County Recreation District.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, July 24 presented by the New Theatre Company at the nexStage Theater. Details: 788-2061.

Wildflowers and Pollinators, July 24-25 workshop led by Dr. Stefan Sommer including a discussion of ecology, behavior, life, and much more. Details: 788-9686.

Photographic Workshop, July 24-26 Bruneau Sand Dunes and the Owyheee Desert by Paul Potters. Details: 726-9549.

Ketchum Kids Race, July 25 the 17th annual event sponsored by the Blaine County Dental Society at 9 a.m. at the Atkinson Park soccer field, Ketchum. No entry fee, free toothbrushes for all participants. Short distances, prizes for all.

"The Magic of Jay Owenhouse," July 25 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the high school gym, Hailey. Advanced tickets available: 800-779-8600.

Cub Scout Breakfast, July 25 7-11 a.m. at Nelson Field in Hailey in conjunction with the Ray Nelson/Wood River Invitational Little League Tournament. Details: Tammy Holmes at 788-2342 or Kim Bryson at 788-3648.

Wild Horse and Burro Auction, July 25 viewing begins at 8 a.m. and adoption begins at 9 a.m. at the Bureau of Land Management’s Boise District corral, Boise. Cost $125 per animal. Details: John Winnepenninkx (702)635-4058.

Edgar Bronfman, July 27 at the Community Library, Ketchum speaking on his book, "High Spirits."

Youth Adventure Program for kids 8-13. July 27 Caving 9 a.m-5 p.m. for trip through "lava tube" caves in Picabo desert. Cost $40. July 27 Silver Creek canoeing at the Silver Creek preserve. Cost $30. Both events meet at the Environmental Resource Center, Ketchum. Bring own lunch and snacks. Details:726-4333.

Stephen Hayes, July 27-30 teaches a portrait painting class for intermediate/advanced painters 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Community School Fine Arts room. Cost $300. Details: 726-9491.

Julie Georgiades, July 27-30 teaches "Bookmaking for Kids" 1-3 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center. Cost $70. Details: 726-9491.

John Harker Invitational Golf Tournament, July 31, Aug. 1-2 the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation fund-raiser features a new scoring format, Cobra Bobby Grace putting contest and surprises. Two-member teams, women welcome. Call SVSEF 726-4129.

Mandy Woetzel and Ingo Steues at the Sun Valley Ice Show. Show starts at sunset. Tickets: 622-2231.