Calendar for
August 5, 1998 thru
August 11, 1998

Annual Tour and Steak Fry of the Wood River Resource Conservation and Development Council. The tour begins 1:30 p.m. from Dietrich City Park. Steak fry at the park at 6 p.m., cost $9 per person. Details: (208) 934-4149.

The Bite of Twin Falls 5-9 p.m. at Twin Falls City Park sponsored by the Junior Club to benefit Volunteers Against Violence, Diabetic Fund, Neighbors in Need, VISTA Volunteers. Free

Outdoor Wolf Program includes a field tour of wolf habitat, potluck camp dinner and lecture about Idaho wolf recovery, and participation in an evening wolf howling survey. Tour will be west of Stanley beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Stanley Community Building. Free. Details: 774-3426.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, oven-fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy with mixed vegetables and sherbet. At the Senior Citizens Center, 721 3^rd Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

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

Astrology Talk and Discussion Group with Casey Wood 7-10 p.m. at the Lupine Building (suite 202 The Janot Skin Institute). Cost $15. Details: 726-0668. Wednesdays

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

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

Introduction to Fly-Fishing from Silver Creek Outfitters. A two day clinic covering the basics. Details: 726-5282. Wednesdays & Thursdays

Climbing Gym sponsored by the ERC from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for kids 8-13. Cost $30. Details: 726-4333.

Bill Frash signing his new novels "Impending Peril," and "Is the Red Witch Dead" 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. Tour studio of local wood sculptor Jack Burgess. Cost $5 per studio. Details: 726-9491.

Community Library "Art and Flyfishing." 7 p.m. Glenn Janss will moderate a panel of renowned artists on this topic. Free. Details 726-3493.

A Walking Tour of the Geology of Central Idaho session 2 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 presented by Silver Creek Outfitters. Details and registration: 726-5282.

Smokey the Bear and a special nature talk by Tim Neville 3:30 p.m. at the Hailey Library. Free. Details: 788-2036.

"Red Warrior" Youth Program mountain bike clinic for children 5-15. Meet at the Park and Ride lot, Ketchum from 3:15-5:15 p.m.. Fee. Details: 726-7354.

Brown Bag Luncheon Series at the Environmental Resource Center. Film: "Silver Creek-Treasured Waters, Common Cause" at noon. Free. Details: 726-4333.

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.

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. Thursdays

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

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

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

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

Introduction to Fly-Fishing presented by Silver Creek Outfitters. Second of two day clinic covering the basics. Details: 726-5282. Wednesdays & Thursdays

A Walking Tour of the Geology of Central Idaho session 2 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 presented by Silver Creek Outfitters. Details and registration: 726-5282.

Thomas McNamee book signing of "The Return of the Wolf to Yellowstone," "The Grizzly Bear," and "A Story of Deep Delight" 7 p.m. at Iconoclast Books, Ketchum. Details: 726-1564.

Friday Fun Schedule Build Sky Riders and Swimming 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 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. Details: 788-2117.

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

Ann Krielkamp astrologer speaks to people born from 1962-1968 7-9 p.m. at Chapter One, Ketchum. Others can audit. Fee. Details: 726-5425.

Sun Valley Center’s Arts and Crafts Festival on the grounds of the Sun Valley Resort 10 a.m.-6 p.m. featuring artists and their work, music, and face painting. Details: 726-9491.

Wood River Gun Club Fun Shoot early sign up at 5 p.m. with practice shooting and games. Details: Mike 726-7765.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal Picnic Buffet. At the Senior Citizens Center, 721 3^rd Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Friday Night Film Series at dark (10 p.m.) in the backyard amphitheater at Iconoclast books, Ketchum. Film: The Attic.

Tour of Homes 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.

Community Library Closed due to the Tour of Homes.

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

Sun Valley Ice Show Klimova and Ponomarenko. Show starts at sunset. Details and tickets: 622-2231.

West Magic Recreation Club’s Boat Safety Days golf scramble registration from 9-9:30 a.m. Annual auction at 5 p.m.. Proceeds both days into the West Magic Memorial Fund.

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

Sun Valley Center’s Arts and Crafts Festival on the grounds of the Sun Valley Resort 10 a.m.-6 p.m. featuring artists and their work, music, and face painting. Details: 726-9491.

Wood River Gun Club Fun Shoot sign up at 8 a.m. and shooting at 9 a.m., 25 pairs of doubles, 100 16 yard targets. All shooters welcome. Details: Mike 726-7765.

Wood River Gun Club Pig Roast Dinner at 5:30 p.m. with roast pig, corn and dessert. Cost $6 single/ $10 per couple. Details: 726-7765.

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

White Cloud Mountain Hike sponsored by the Idaho Conservation League. Walk into pristine goat habitat. Details and reservations: 726-7485.

Ann Krielkamp astrologer speaks to people born from 1962-1968 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Chapter One, Ketchum. Others can audit. Fee. Details: 726-5425.

Sun Valley Center’s Arts and Crafts Festival on the grounds of the Sun Valley Resort 10 a.m.-5 p.m. featuring artists and their work, music, and face painting. Details: 726-9491.

Wood River Gun Club Fun Shoot sign up at 8 a.m. shooting at 9 a.m. with 100 handicap targets and peewee shoot for kids 12 and under. Details: 726-7765.

Kindermusik Camps For kids 4-6 years. Adventures Around the World, an exciting look into the cultures and environments of the world. Creatures in my Backyard for kids 1-2 and 2.5-3.5 years with camp locations in Ketchum. Details and registration: Tracy Bay 726-3443. Through August 21.

Hot Shot Basketball Tournament sponsored by Donnelley Sports and the Blaine County Recreation District, registration 1:30 p.m. at the Wood River Middle School outdoor courts, Hailey. For boys and girls ages 9-18, plus an adult division. Free. Details: 788-2117.

Peter Rabbit the children’s book star visits the Toy Store in Ketchum 11 a.m.-1 p.m..

Children’s Pre-Concert Event 10 a.m. under the tent on the Sun Valley Esplanade as part of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony. Includes Doll Buggy parade at 10 a.m. with special appearances by children’s book characters, instrument petting zoo and demonstrations for the whole family. Details: Kim 788-0867.

Community School 25^th Anniversary celebration RSVP by today. Celebration is Sunday, August 30 4 p.m. for the new building dedication with BBQ and live music. Details: 622-3955.

"Porcelain or How to Work with Toothpaste!" class by Michael Corney for the potter and handbuilder. 6-9 p.m. at Boulder Mountain Clayworks, Ketchum. Details: 726-7183.

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

Fly-casting Clinic presented by Silver Creek Outfitters from 6-7 p.m. at the Big Wood Golf Course pond. Fly-rods provided. Details: 726-5282. Mondays

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

"On Location: Travel Sketching in Sun Valley" from the Sun Valley Center from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. by local artist Kim Howard. Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 27. Fee. Details: 726-9491.

Hunter Education Class at the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, Hailey. Cost: $8. 5-8 p.m. sign up time. Thru Wednesday

Blaine County Fair in Carey, Idaho at the fair grounds. Starts 4 p.m. Wednesday through 7 p.m. Friday. See A section for schedule.

Corduroy the children’s book star visits the Toy Store in Ketchum 11 a.m.-1 p.m..

"Red Warrior" Youth Program mountain bike clinic for children 5-15. Meet at the Park and Ride lot, Ketchum from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Fee. Details: 726-7354.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, spaghetti and meat sauce, with zucchini, garlic bread, mandarin salad and peach cobbler. At the Senior Citizens Center, 721 3^rd Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468

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.

Ketchum City Council special meeting 12 p.m. at Ketchum City Hall. Wednesday

Blaine County Hearing Examiner meeting 6:30 p.m. at the old County Courthouse, Hailey. Agenda: hearings on two floodplain counditional use permit applications. Thursday

Blaine County Board of Commissioners special meeting 6:30 p.m. at the old County Courthouse, Hailey. Agenda: hearing on amendments to the Blaine County subdivision regulations. Thursday

Ketchum City Council special meeting 12 p.m. at Ketchum City Hall. Thursday

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

Hailey City Council meeting 6 p.m. at Hailey City Hall. Monday

Blaine County Commissioners meeting 8:45 a.m. at the old County Courthouse, Hailey. Monday

Ketchum Planning and Zoning meeting 5:30 p.m. at Ketchum City Hall. 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.

Sun Valley Hosts’ tour of Sun Valley. Hour and a half sightseeing trip in a 1965 Cadillac limo. 7 p.m. leaves the Visitor Center in Ketchum. Cost $35 including keepsake. Details: 726-4444.

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

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

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.

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

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.

The Toy Store storybook characters visit from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.. August 12 Arthur, August 13 Spot, August 14 Paddington Bear.

Redd Count Training Workshop, August 12-13 9:30 a.m. at the confluence of Marsh creek and Knapp creek for the IDFG annual index redd counts. Details: Gary Gadwa (208) 774-3321 or Lisa Stoeffler (208) 774-3034. Bring polarized sunglasses, wading footwear, metric measuring tape or stick and a sack lunch with drink. Register by August 5

P.A.L. Summer Schedule, August 12-13 overnight rafting trip. Age range for Police Activities League is 9-15, depending on event. Details: 788-7080. Basketball camp August 12-14 was canceled.

Studio Tours with Debbie Edgers Sturges 1-3 p.m. meeting at the Sun Valley Center. 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 13 7 p.m. Lewis and Clark slide-lecture show by Donna Turnipseed. Free. Details 726-3493.

Brown Bag Luncheon Series, August 13 at the Environmental Resource Center. Film: "Wolf: Return of a Legend" at noon. Details: 726-4333.

Youth Adventure Program for kids 8-13. 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.

Friday Fun Schedule, 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.

Sun Valley Ice Show, August 15 Rudy Galindo. August 22 Steven Cousins. August 29 Surya Bonaly. September 5 Ilia Kulik. September 12 Jozef Sabovcik. September 19 Elizabeth Manley. Show starts at sunset. Details and tickets: 622-2231.

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

David Nalen Foundation Golf Tournament, August 15 fund raiser followed by an auction at Elkhorn. Details about either event: Peter Nalen 800-397-7683x611 or Deb Willey 788-2090.

Special Olympics Hike and Lunch, August 15 9 a.m. at Grifffin Butte, hikes of varying difficulty ending with a gourmet picnic lunch in Adams Gulch at noon. Details and reservations: Betsy Reniers 726-7536 or Patience Ziebarth 726-5087.

SVSC Annual Summer Hike and Picnic, August 15 9 a.m. at the Prairie Lakes Trailhead for a 9.2 mile round trip hike. Picnic 2 p.m. at the Wood River Campground. Bring (by last name): A-E salads, F-J desserts, K-O soft drinks or juices, P-T sausage buns and condiments, U-Z anything.

Special Compass/Asset Testing Date, August 19 6-9 p.m. at the CSI Office in the Fox Building, Hailey. Details: 788-2033.

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

Ski Club "Old Fashion Picnic," August 20 summer party 5 p.m. at Shezzrry Thorson’s home (21 Deer Creek Rd.). Cost $10 for non-member guests.

Open Gaited Horse Show, August 22 by the Idaho Peruvian Horse Club. 10 a.m. in Picabo includes open gaited breed classes, costume, in-hand trail obedience, sale horse preview, and much more. Details: (208) 436-6380 or 532-4688.

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.

Kindermusik Camps For kids 4-6 years. Adventures Near and Far, August 24-Sept 4 provide an exciting look into the cultures and environments of the world. Creatures in my Backyard for kids 1-2 and 2.5-3.5 years with camp locations in Ketchum. Details and registration: Tracy Bay 726-3443.

Sun Valley Center Classes 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.

Labor Day Parade, September 7 11 a.m. in Bellevue. Park Celebration 12 p.m. in Bellevue.

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.

The Natural Step, September 22-23 a workshop on personal sustainability facilitated by Linda Hestag and Harvey Stone of the Idaho Round Table and Oilonomia. Cost $100. Potluck dinner. Details and registration: Linda Hestag (208) 588-2331.

Pinnacle Picnic, September 26 sponsored by Expedition Inspiration to benefit breast cancer research. Details: 726-6456.

Bellevue Business After Hours, October 14 5:30 p.m. at Mr. Steam, 720 N. Main St., Bellevue.

International Festival of Women’s Fly Fishers, October 29-31 in town for a conclave and meeting discussing fly-fishing education, conservation and the development of opportunities for women in the sport. Details: 726-9675.