Calendar for
July 22, 1998 thru
July 28, 1998

Wood River Basketball Camp conducted by the Wood River High School boys’ basketball team, today and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the high school gym, Hailey. For boys and girls in grades 4-12. All proceeds to the basketball team.

BSU Admission deadline for enrollment in the fall semester. Details and application packet: BSU New Student Information Center 385-1820 or 800-632-6586.

P.A.L. Summer Schedule rafting from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All Police Activities League activities are free. 788-7080.

"A Generation" lecture with Fay Jones 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center Gallery, Ketchum. Details: 726-9491.

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

Wood River BMX racing at the track west of Hailey. Registration 5:30-6:30 p.m..

Caving 9 a.m-5 p.m. for trip through "lava tube" caves in Picabo desert. Cost $40. For kids 8-13. Meet at the Environmental Resource Center, Ketchum. Bring own lunch and snacks. Details:726-4333.

Ketchum Comprehensive Plan draft available for pick-up and planning staff members available to talk to from 8-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Ketchum Post Office, Giacobbi Square, and Williams Market.

Area C "A" American Legion Baseball Tournament the five-day, 13-team tournament opens today at Twin Falls High School and Harmon Park in Twin Falls. Wood River’s Legion team is entered.

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

"Buried Child" by Sam Shepard presented by the Community School players at 8 p.m. at the Community School Theatre. $ 5 suggested donation.

Philip Reed Book Signing and readings from his new book "Low Rider" 1 p.m. at Iconoclast Books, Ketchum.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, ham/veggie quiche with green beans and fresh banana cake. Book club at 10:30 a.m. At the Senior Center, 721 3rd Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

The Nature of Idaho 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 Visit to the Davies’ teepee. 1-6^th graders. Pre-registration required. Details: 788-2036.

BCAWRV Golf Scramble Building Contractors of the Wood River Valley scramble, registration 4 p.m. at Bigwood Golf Course north of Ketchum.

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

"Idaho Women of the Land" 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 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 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 at the Environmental Resource Center. Film: "Taking Control" at noon. Details: 726-4333.

Hailey Coed Softball League Tournament championship game of the eight-team tournament at 7:15 p.m. at Lions Park in Hailey.

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

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

Ketchum Comprehensive Plan draft available for pick-up and planning staff members available to talk to from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. at the Ketchum Post Office, Giacobbi Square, and Williams Market.

Sun Valley Wine Auction Registration 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center, Ketchum. Patron/Vintner Champagne reception 5:30-7 p.m. at the Center. Vintner Dinner 7 p.m. coat and tie suggested. Cost: Patron Tickets $400/person includes all events, Vintner Dinner $250/person. Details: 726-9491.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, fish with tartar sauce and apple crisp. At the Senior Center, 721 3rd Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Horse Trainer Kieran Donahue visits The Cutter Barn, Hailey, for the Half Moon "D" Horse Training Clinic and Symposium, today through Sunday. Free lecture and demonstration from 6:30-8:30 p.m. tonight. Horsemanship clinic over the weekend at Cutter Barn. 726-3576.

Friday Night Film Series al fresco at dark (approx 10 p.m.) in the backyard ampitheatre of Iconoclast books, Ketchum. Film: Diamondhead with Charlton Heston. Free, bring blankets, chairs ect. Details: 726-1564.

The Dierkes Experience 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 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 presented by the New Theatre Company at the nexStage Theater. Details: 788-2061.

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

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

Shabbat Services 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood with guest Rabbi Steve Robbins and Cantor Eva Robbins of Los Angeles. Details: 726-1183.

"Charlotte’s Web" at 6 p.m. presented by Sun Valley Rep’s Youth Theatre Workshop. Free.

Sun Valley Wine Auction Picnic Concert 6-9 p.m. at Bigwood Golf Course. Cost $35/person.

Carey Pioneer Days first of two days in Carey, featuring rodeo tonight at 8 p.m. at Blaine County Fairgrounds arena. Grand Marshals are Vern and Carol Jolley.

Mountain Goat Program 9:30 p.m. at the Redfish Lake Visitor Center. Free. Details: Cathy Baer 774-3426.

Cub Scout Breakfast 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.

Ray Nelson Wood River Invitational Little League Tournament second day of games at Nelson Field in Hailey. Concessions available.

The Elephant’s Perch Backcountry Run the 18th annual trail run covering distances of 16.5 miles and 10 miles starts promptly at 8 a.m. from the Hulen Meadows staging area north of Ketchum. Deadline to register is Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at the Perch in Ketchum, 726-3497.

Ketchum Kids Race 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.

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

Carey Pioneer Days final day in Carey, featuring today’s Main Street parade at 10 a.m. and rodeo tonight at 8 p.m. at Blaine County Fairgrounds arena.

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

Hailey Coed Softball Invitational Tournament today and Sunday at Atkinson Park in Ketchum.

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

"The Magic of Jay Owenhouse" 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Wood River High school gym, Hailey. Advanced tickets available: 800-779-8600. Tickets also available at the door.

Wild Horse and Burro Auction 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.

Wood River Bar-B-Q 12-6 p.m. at Roberta McKercher Park. Live auction at 3 p.m. with goods from local merchants. A day of food, music, and fun. Fund-raiser for The Wood River Pregnancy Center. Details: 788-2429.

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

Sun Valley Wine Auction Viewing of the Auction lots 9 a.m.-noon at Hayden Beverage, Ketchum. Wine Tasting 12:30-3 p.m. at the Sun Valley Soccer Field, Sun Valley. Wine Auction and Dinner Dance 5:30 p.m.-midnight at the Sun Valley Soccer Fields. Cost: Wine Tasting $18/person, Auction and Dance $175/person. Details: 726-9491.

Salmon Day Celebration 10 a.m.-4p.m. at the Redfish Lake Visitor Center Amphitheater. Free. Details: J. Bernice Hartz 774-3376.

R.G. Robertson Reading and Book signing of "Idaho Echoes in Time" 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Redfish Lake Visitor Center.

Ray Nelson Wood River Invitational Little League Tournament final day of games at Nelson Field in Hailey.

Photographic Workshop Bruneau Sand Dunes and the Owyhee Desert by Paul Potters. Details: 726-9549.

Kickoff Celebration for Bob "Hurricane" Huntley’s campaign for Governor. 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the deck at the home of Doug and Ann Christiansen.

Sun Valley Wine Auction Pick up auction purchases 9 a.m.-noon at Hayden Beverage, Ketchum. Live Auction Buyers and Vintners’ Champagne brunch 11a.m.-1p.m. on the deck of Chandler’s restaurant.

Hewlett-Packard International Women’s Challenge highlights of June’s bike race in Idaho will be shown from 1-2 p.m. on KBCI-TV, Boise, local cable channel 2.

Sun Valley Men’s Adult Baseball Alley Cats at River Dogs at 6 p.m. at Founders Field, Hailey.

Sawtooth Soccer Camp for youngsters ages 9-11, from 9-11:30 a.m. today through Friday, July 31 at Atkinson Park, Ketchum. 788-5790.

Edgar Bronfman at the Community Library, Ketchum speaking on his book, "Good Spirits."

Silver Creek Canoeing 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Silver Creek preserve for kids 8-13. Cost $30. Meet at the Environmental Resource Center, Ketchum. Bring own lunch and snacks. Details:726-4333.

Stephen Hayes 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 teaches "Bookmaking for Kids" 1-3 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center. Cost $70. Details: 726-9491.

P.A.L. Summer Schedule "Golf Tuesday" from 8 a.m. to noon. All Police Activities League activities are free. 788-7080.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, chef salads with peaches, hot rolls and cookie. At the Senior Center, 721 3rd Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare presented by the New Theatre Company at the white tent on the Esplanade, Sun Valley. Details: 788-2061. Through Friday.

Stephen Hayes 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. Through Thursday.

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

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

Ketchum City Council special meeting 12 p.m. at Ketchum City Hall. Agenda: Budget worksession to discuss police and animal control budget, and communications center budget. Wednesday

Public Meeting 6 p.m. at Hailey City Hall. Agenda: learn about local drinking water. Details at Hailey City Hall. Wednesday

Sun Valley City Council meeting 5 p.m. at Sun Valley City Hall. Wednesday

Ketchum City Council special meeting 12 p.m. at Ketchum City Hall. Agenda: Budget worksession discussing the street budget and sewer budget. Thursday

Bellevue City Council meeting 7 p.m. at Bellevue City Hall. Thursday

Idaho Transportation Department meeting 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at Wood River Middle School. Agenda: sharing of information and answering of questions about the proposed widening of SH 75 from Alturas Drive to Timber Way. Details: Larry White (208) 386-6308. Thursday

Blaine County Planning and Zoning 6:30 p.m. upstairs in the old County Courthouse. Agenda: Two applications by St. Luke’s Medical Center about preliminary site preparation work for the proposed hospital, hearing on a wetlands conditional use permit application by St. Luke’s, hearing on a mountain overlay district site alteration permit application by St. Luke’s. Thursday

Blaine County Transportation Meeting 7:45 a.m. at Ketchum City Hall. Thursday

Ketchum City Council special meeting 12 p.m. at Ketchum City Hall. Agenda: Budget worksession discussing: Miscellaneous/Capital outlay budget (including chamber), sewer and water capital funds, water bond repayment fund, L.I.D. 6A fund, police trust fund. Friday

Ketchum Planning and Zoning meeting 5:30 p.m. at Ketchum City Hall. Agenda: Conditional use permits for Puckmasters and Sawtooth Development, subdivision requests by Albrechts and Holt and Company and John and Karen Davies. Monday

Sawtooth Collaborative Stewardship Meeting 6-9 p.m. at the Stanley Community Building. Topic: What would a successful user fee program look like to you. Details: Judy Griswold (208) 774-3345. Monday

Blaine County Recreation District Board of Directors meeting 3 p.m. at the Blaine County Recreation District Office. Agenda: Galena advisory committee meeting, Project reviews, and 1998-99 Budget and financial review. Tuesday

Recreation District Golf Course Committee meeting 5-6:30 p.m. at the Blaine County Recreation District Office. Agenda: review preliminary routing plan, discuss market analysis information, business plan for golf course funding for planning. Tuesday

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 6 p.m. for all past clients of Project Respect. Details: Kevin Boender 788-2204 or 886-7116. Monday Evenings

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 with Poo Wright-Pulliam. Through August 27 for people of all ages. Cost $5 suggested donation. Details: 726-4333.

Nature Walks at Silver Creek Preserve 10 a.m. meet at the Silver Creek Visitor Center. Details: 788-2203. 2^nd and last Saturdays through September

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

Peak-a-Week Sawtooth Mountain Guides/Elephant’s Perch non-technical summit climb. July 15: Decker Peak, July 22: Thompson Peak. Details and registration: 726-4652. Wednesdays

Youth Adventure Program for kids 8-13. July 29 Wildlife Safari and Ecology Hike 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Cost $30. August 4 Orienteering 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Cost $30. Bring own lunch and snacks. Details: 726-4333.

Ridley Pearson, July 29 6 p.m. lecture/ reception/ book signing of his new book "The Pied Piper" at Community Library, Ketchum. Free. Details: Crystal Thurston 788-4489.

Studio Tour, July 30 1-3 p.m. with Debbie Edgers Sturges. Tour studio of local sculptor Michael Zapponi. Meet at the Sun Valley Center. Cost $5. Details: 726-9491.

Brown Bag Luncheon Series, July 30 at the Environmental Resource Center. Film: "Don’t Move, Improve" at noon. Details: 726-4333.

Hailey Library Summer Reading, July 30 Pow-Wow in the Park with prizes, awards, games and special visitor Jim Flocchini. 1-6^th graders. Pre-registration required. Details: 788-2036.

Young Writers and Filmmakers Workshop, July 30 in conjunction with the Sun Valley Writers conference at the Community School. Details: 622-3955.

Reading from the "Hemingway Project," July 30 by A Company of Fools featuring Hemingway stories 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center. Free.

Entrepreneurial Breakfast, July 30 8 a.m. at Cottonwood Deli, Ketchum. Sponsored by the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber offering a networking forum for all technology based businesses and interested individuals. Details: Diane Cordes 725-2109.

Bubble Launcher Making, July 31 at Wood River High School, Hailey, kids will build windmills that are able to create bubbles. Supplies provided. Bring sack lunch. Details: 788-2117.

Christian Swenson, July 31 performs "Human Jazz" at 3 p.m. in the Lecture room at the Community Library. Free

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.

August Workshops at Boulder Mountain Clayworks. For a schedule call 726-4484.

Surya Bonaly, August 1 at the Sun Valley ice show. Show starts at sunset. Details and tickets: 622-2231.

Farm Day, August 1 9 a.m.-3 p.m. free tour of Blaine County farms followed by a barbecue along the banks of Silver Creek. Registration date July 30. Details: 726-4333.

"Return with Honor," August 1 film by Freida Lee Mock and Terry Sanders presented at the Sun Valley Opera House at 2:30 p.m. as part of the Sun Valley Writers Conference. Free.

Blaine County Princess and Jr. Princess Contest, August 1 in Carey, Idaho with speeches and interviews in the morning and horsemanship in the afternoon. Crowning will be at the August 15 rodeo. Princess candidates must be 12-15 years old, Jr. Princess candidates must be 9-11 years old. Details: Barbara Rushton 788-2873 or Linda Board 788-3138.

Sun Valley Photographic Workshop, August 1-2 The Silver Print with Paul Potters. Fee. Details: 726-4333.

Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles, August 2 Seattle glass artists present "A Sun Valley Whisper in an African Daydream." 7 p.m. at Ochi Fine Art slide lecture and reception for the artists. Ochi is located next to the Sun Valley Car Wash. Details: O’Brien 726-8746.

Glass Bead Making Workshop, August 2 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ochi Fine Art by Pohlman and Knowles. Cost $98. Details: O’Brien 726-8746.

Molly Ivins speaks at nexStage Theatre, August 3 Syndicated columnist and author will speak at 8:15 p.m. Tickets: $12 in advance at local bookstores, $15 at the door. Reception for Ivins 5:30-7:30 p.m.at the Cloverly Ranch, 2 miles north of Hailey. Cost $100. RSVP by July 28. Sponsored by the ACLU of Idaho. Details and RSVP: (208) 344-5243.

Danielle Kennedy, August 4 Lecture: "The Balancing Act" at the Community Library, Ketchum.

BMX Training Clinic, August 4 with Chris Schoonover and The Answer Factory team, from 4-8 p.m. at Wood River BMX track west of Hailey. Cost $30 includes drinks, snacks and product. 726-8411.

Women’s Shotgun Shooting Skills Clinic. August 4 in Hailey, conducted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. For women ages 12-and-over. A minimum of 10 students is required. 208-324-4359.

A Walking Tour of the Geology of Central Idaho (session 1), August 4-5 with Drs. Paul Link and Jeffery Geslin focusing on the oldest rocks and formations with classroom discussion preceding field investigations. Be prepared for moderate hiking in mountainous terrain. Details and registration: 788-9686.

Sports Medicine Seminar, August 7-8 for coaches, athletic trainers, educators and students, at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. Cost $50, meals included. 208-733-3700 ext. 344.

Bill Frash, August 6 signing his novels at 8 p.m. at Chapter One Bookstore, Ketchum. Details: 726-5425.

Studio Tours with Debbie Edgers Sturges 1-3 p.m. meeting at the Sun Valley Center. August 6 tour of studio of local wood sculptor Jack Burgess. August 13 tour of studio of local painter Will Caldwell. August 20 tour of studio of local clay artist Marjolaine Renfro. August 27 tour of Debbie Edgers Sturges new studio. Cost $5 per studio. Details: 726-9491.

Community Library, August 6 Art and Flyfishing. August 13 Lewis and Clark.

A Walking Tour of the Geology of Central Idaho session 2, August 6-7 examining younger glacial formations. Classroom discussion will precede field studies. Be prepared for moderate hiking in 5 miles of mountainous terrain. Details: 788-9686.

Ladies Fly-Fishing School, August 6-7 presented by Silver Creek Outfitters. Details and registration: 726-5282.

Friday Fun Schedule, August 7 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Build Sky Riders and Swimming. Kids build mini replicas of the APOLLO 13 capsule with parachute and astronaut at Wood River High School, Hailey, then go to the Aquatic Center to swim. Supplies provided, bring $2 to swim, a sack lunch, swimming attire, and sun screen. August 14 Wild Horse Cr. Ranch Adventure. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and will return at 4 p.m. at Wood River High School, Hailey. Bring $2 for admission and $5 if want to horseback ride, swimming attire, lunch, water bottle, hiking boots. Details: 788-2117.

Tour of Homes, August 8 11 a.m.-4 p.m. originating at the Community Library, Ketchum. Tickets $40 per person or $75 per sponsor at The Community Library, The Gold Mine, Chapter One Books, Atkinson’s market, Page’s Gallery in the 511 Building, Ketchum or Read All About It Bookstore, Hailey.

Idaho Little Miss State Pageant, August 8 at the Boise State University Student Union Jordan Ballroom for girls 2-17. Cost $60 entry fee. Details and entry forms: (208) 678-2342.

Youth Adventure Program for kids 8-13. August 6 Climbing Gym. Cost $30. August 11 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sawtooth Rock Adventure. Cost $65. August 13 Backcountry Survival Skills. Cost $30. August 18 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. White Water Rafting. Cost $40. August 20 Caving for the whole family. Cost $ 30. August 25 Silver Creek Canoeing for the whole family. Cost $30. August 27 Orienteering and Wildlife Safari for the whole family. Cost $30. Bring own lunch and snacks. All events 9 a.m.-5 p.m. unless otherwise marked. Details: 726-4333.

Sun Valley Ice Show, August 8 Klimova and Ponomarenko. August 15 Rudy Galindo. Show starts at sunset. Details and tickets: 622-2231.

Sun Valley Center Classes, August 11 " On Location: Travel Sketching in Sun Valley" 10 a.m.-12 p.m. by local artist Kim Howard. Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 27. Fee. August 31-September 4 Hitched Horsehair: Tying the Old Tradition to the New West with Shoni and Ron Maulding. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for beginning hitchers. Cost $270/ $250 for members. Register by August 24. September 2,16,30 Writing the Wild West with Diane Joesphy Peavey. Reading and discussion of western authors. Cost $50/ $45 for members. Details: 726-9491.

Sun Valley Photographic Workshop, August 14-16 Idaho’s Silent City of Rocks, September 18-20 The Lost River Range and the Pasimeroi. Details 726-4333

Back-to-School Fly-Fishing for Ladies, August 19-20 designed for women with some experience. Details and registration: 726-5282.

Writing the River Workshop, August 22-23 6 p.m. Friday meeting at the Sawtooth hotel focusing on the natural world. Open to adults of all experience levels. Cost $300 including room and board. Details: 774-9947.

Poetic Medicine Workshop, September 11-12 poetry workshop led by John Fox. Open to adults of all experience levels. Cost $300 including room and board. Begins at 6 p.m. at the Sawtooth Hotel. Details: 774-9947.