For the issue of December 9 thru December 15,  1998  

Calendar for
December 9, 1998 thru
December 15, 1998

Wood River Middle School Book Fair an array of opportunities for holiday gift giving. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, plus 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10. The fair will correspond with WRMS parent-teacher conferences. Proceeds are used to buy more books for the school’s library. 788-3523.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, meat loaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, butter corn/salad, biscuits and chocolate pudding. Energy assistance, all day. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Parent Conferences in Blaine County’s public elementary schools and Wood River Middle School in Hailey today. No classes scheduled.

Galena Lodge Adventure the Blaine County Recreation District’s staff invites children in grades 1-5 to Galena Lodge north of Ketchum for a day of fun in the snow. Hours are noon to 5 p.m., cost $15, limited to the first 35 kids. Bring warm clothes, lunch and water bottle. Details, Dave Mickaelian 788-2117.

Advent Luncheon Meditations and Noontime Services the Ketchum-Sun Valley Ministerial Association presents 30-minute services starting at 12:15 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sun Valley Rd. The services featuring prayer, music, scripture and other readings are held each Wednesday through Dec. 23.

"On the birth of the Divine Child: Christmas as Metaphor," with Sandy Hyde & Scott Hyder Jungian therapists at Java in Ketchum from 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Details: 726-6999.

Sunsets Hockey Benefit Bash at The Ore House in Ketchum at 7 p.m. To raise money for the Sun Valley Sunsets women’s hockey organization. Entertainment, food, drink, prizes and more. Cost $10 door. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for giving to needy Blaine County kids.

Girls Only Ice Hockey Team girls ages 10 through high school practice from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Sun Valley Skating Center.

Senior Hockey League game at Sun Valley Skating Center at 9:50 p.m. between Lefty’s and Apple’s.

Wood River Middle School Book Fair an array of opportunities for holiday gift giving. Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds are used to buy more books for the school’s library. 788-3523.

Taize Candlelight Service quiet non-denominational service of meditation, song and prayer each Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum.

Sun Valley: an Extraordinary History book signing and slide lecture with author Wendolyn Holland at 7 p.m. at the Community Library. Details: 726-3493.

"Does Santa Have Back Pain?" fourth in the Wood River Medical Center’s four-week exercise and nutrition series. At 7 p.m. at Blaine County Fitness Center, 21 E. Maple, Hailey. Conducted by Mary Hogan, WRMC physical therapist.

Community School Girls, Boys Basketball games against ISDB in Gooding. Girls’ JV 6 p.m., boys’ JV 7:30 p.m.

WRMS Band and Choir Concert performed by sixth-graders at Wood River Middle School, Hailey, at 7 p.m.

The Divination Workbook with Rev. Iris K. Barrat at Iconoclast Books in Ketchum from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Details: 726-1564.

Idaho Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet at Elkhorn Resort. Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Seating limited, tickets $55. Dinner, float trips, merchandise and more. Sign up at Silver Creek Outfitters, Bob’s Sports Pawn & Lock, and Research Dynamics. 788-3100.

Carey School Girls Basketball Northside Conference games at Dietrich. Junior varsity 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

"Forever Plaid," performances today through Sunday, Dec. 13. A nostalgic comedy with 50s music, to be staged by the New Theatre Company at the Sun Valley Boiler Room. Directed by Patty Parsons, featuring Paul Stoops, Eric Larson, David Blampied and Russ Kirk, with music by Joe Fos, Jeff Rew, Ted Dyer and Dorinda Rendahl. Tickets at Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum and Read All About it in Hailey. Details: 726-2271.

"Over the Counter Medications" free brown bag lunch at the WRMS Women’s Resource Center in Hailey from 12:15-1:15 p.m. with Monte Straley, pharmacist. Details, 788-5733.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, roast pork with dressing and gravy, applesauce and birthday cake. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Trunk Show Lunor Eyewear Extraordinaire, from 3-7 p.m. at Sun Valley Eye Works, The Galleria, Ketchum. 726-8749.

Friday Night Late Shopping Hailey Chamber of Commerce promotion, double coupons night, businesses open 5-8 p.m. in downtown Hailey.

WRHS Girls Basketball non-conference games at Glenns Ferry. JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings. Sign up, please. At the Senior Citizens Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Youth Open Basketball in Ketchum all students from third grade and up are invited to participate in twice-weekly sessions during November and December. They are Fridays and Mondays from 6-8 p.m. at Hemingway Elementary School gym, Ketchum. Free, sponsored by the Blaine County Rec District, volunteers always appreciated. Call 788-2117 ext. 15.

Carey, Community School Girls Basketball Northside Conference JV game at Carey School gym, 6 p.m.

Senior Hockey League games at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 8 p.m., Local Boys vs. Yoga. At 9:30 p.m., Four Seasons vs. Deja Vu.

Adult Indoor Soccer the Blaine County Recreation District’s indoor program is held each Friday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School gym, starting Dec. 4 and running through March. Drop-in fee $2 per night. Supervisor is Ned Wheeler.

WRHS Boys Basketball first Wolverine home games of the season, against McCall-Donnelly at the high school gym, Hailey. Freshmen 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Sun Valley Suns men’s hockey team opens its 1998-99 season with games tonight and Saturday, Dec. 12 against the Jackson Hole Moose at Jackson Hole (Wyo.).

Winterstart the 26^th annual cross-country ski event is today at Galena Lodge 23 miles north of Ketchum. 726-4010.

Hailey Holiday Giveaway at 2 p.m. in front of Hailey Public Library, Main and Croy. Prizes and cash. A Hailey Chamber of Commerce promotion.

Smith Cup USSA Slalom presented by the Sun Valley Ski Club on the Warm Springs side of Baldy. Cost $20. Pre-registration Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10-11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Warm Springs Lodge. 622-3003.

Sun Valley Children’s Choir composed of 50 Wood River Valley children performs holiday songs at River Run Lodge at 3:30 p.m.

Atlas Snowshoe Demo Days at Prairie Creek north of Ketchum.

Community Library Children’s Library Party parents and children invited to celebrate the second birthday starting at 2 p.m. in Ketchum. Highlight is announcement of winner of 1998 Children’s Quilt with squares designed by 77 kids valley-wide and winner of beanie Baby Princess. Daisy the Clown and storyteller Reg Reeves will also be there. 726-3493.

WRHS Wrestling first meet of the season is today, against Shelley and Snake River at 12 noon in Shelley.

WRHS Boys Basketball home non-conference games against Middleton at the high school gym, Hailey. Freshmen 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Ballet Idaho’s "Nutcracker" to be staged today and Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in Boise. Tickets: Adults: $15-$35, children $7-$17.

Carey School Boys Basketball home non-conference games against Hansen at Carey School gym. JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.

Community School Girls, Boys Basketball Northside Conference games at Richfield. Girls’ JV 4:30 p.m., boys’ JV 6 p.m. and boys’ varsity 7:30 p.m.

Contra Dance with caller David Quinley and music by Wood River String Band at the Hailey Grange Hall at 8 p.m. For more, Carol Cole at 788-2836.

Flower arranging class with Suzy Valentine from 2-5 p.m. at Light on the Mountains Church in Ketchum. $30. Register by Friday noon at 788-4110.

Smith Cup USSA Slalom presented by the Sun Valley Ski Club on the Warm Springs side of Baldy. Cost $20. Pre-registration Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10-11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Warm Springs Lodge.

"An Ornament Christmas," at Calvary Bible Church at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Fun fellowship and desert. Details: 788-9174.

Sun Valley Children’s Choir performs holiday songs at the Galleria Mall at 3 p.m. and at the Sun Valley Lodge at 4 p.m.

Sun Valley "B" Hockey League games at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 4 p.m., Hawks vs. Sharks. At 5:15 p.m., Blueliners vs. Rangers. At 6:30 p.m., Predators vs. Avalanche. At 7:45 p.m., Penguins vs. Panthers. At 9 p.m., Devils vs. Flyers. At 10:15 p.m., Coyotes vs. Ducks.

West Magic Lake Recreation Christmas Party at Magic Lake Resort at noon. Live music at 1 p.m. Finger food, egg nog, Tom & Jerry’s. Gift exchange. Public welcome. Details: (208) 487-1202.

Holiday Band and Concert Performance given by Wood River High School students at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium, Hailey.

Carey School Boys Basketball non-conference games at Oakley. JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.

Indoor playground for preschool kids hosted by the Presbyterian Churchof the Big Wood in Ketchum. All children must be accompanied by adult. Free. Details: 726-5123.

Senior Hockey League game at Sun Valley Skating Center at 9:50 p.m. between Four Seasons and Local Boys.

Adult Open Volleyball Monday evening sessions are held from November through January, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Wood River Middle School gym, Hailey. Fee $2. A Blaine County Rec District program.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, chicken pot pie with corn-on-the-cob, tossed salad relish tray, banana pudding. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Wood River Gymnastics Winter Session Registration today through Friday, Dec. 18 at the gym located at 910 South 4^th Ave., Hailey. Hours are 5-7 p.m. today. 788-5484.

Community School Girls, Boys Basketball home games against Dietrich at the Cutthroat gym in Sun Valley. Girls’ JV 4:30 p.m., boys’ JV 6 p.m. and boys’ varsity 7:30 p.m.

WRHS Boys Basketball SCIC games at Buhl. Freshmen 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Hailey Elementary School Winter Performance at 7 p.m. in the school’s upper gym, Hailey.

Senior Hockey League game at Sun Valley Skating Center at 9:50 p.m. between Lefty’s and Yoga.

WRHS Girls Basketball SCIC conference games at Filer. Freshman 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Carey School Girls, Boys Basketball home Northside Conference games against Camas County at Carey School gym. JV girls 3 p.m., JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 6 p.m., varsity boys 7:30 p.m.

Youth Indoor Soccer for all students grades three and up, supervised by the Blaine County Recreation District each Tuesday and Thursday from Dec. 1 through mid-January. Times are 7:30-9 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School gym. Drop-in fee $2.

Meetings

Blaine County Recreation District board of directors meets at 3 p.m. at their district office in Hailey. Agenda: Galena master plan, North Valley Trails benefit report and winter plans, audit report, project review of Wood River Trails and engineering proposal for East Fork. Wednesday

Sun Valley Center Membership Meeting annual meeting 5-6 p.m. at Sun Valley Center Gallery, 191 Fifth Street E., Ketchum. 726-9491. All members invited. Thursday

Bellevue City Council meets at 7 p.m. at Bellevue City Hall to discuss: rules of home delivery mail with Faye Barker, postmaster, activation of south end lid project with installation of curbs, gutter, sidewalks and lights from Gannett Rd. to North End of the SBBP Light Industrial Park. Thursday

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

Hailey City Council meets at Hailey Town Center at 6 p.m. to discuss Hampton House issues, wastewater treatment plant change orders, reading or ord on park regs, encroachment permit regs, contributions amendment to zoning ord, park space contributions, Hailey cemetery vacation. Monday

Ketchum Planning & Zoning meets at Ketchum City Hall at 5:30 p.m. Agenda: public herings on app. For the Crossing subdivision, amendments to zoning ord. regarding floodplain mgmt. overlay district and skier parking lots at Warm Springs, amendments to PUD ord., design review for new Gail Severn gallery at 29,219 sq. ft. and Bridgepoint condos expansion of 6 units next to Trail Creek. Monday

Blaine County Commissioners meet at the old county courthouse in Hailey beginning at 8:45 a.m. Monday

Hailey Planning & Zoning meets at Hailey Town Center at 7 p.m. to hear an app. By Blaine County Rec for a conditional use permit for snowmobile ROW through Hailey, final plat for Myrtle Court subdivision, front yard setback varriance in Della View subdivision, design review of gas station and convenience store at 701 No. Main. Tuesday

Postal Service meeting at 6p.m. between US Post Office, Ketchum residents and business owners at the American Legion Hall to discuss alternative sites for the poposed post office. Sites for discussion: expanding current facility, a new facility behind the existing one, a new facility half a block south on Sun Valley Road and Second Ave. or on the site of the Bald Mt. Lodge. Tuesday

Bald Mountain Kennel Club of Idaho meets at 7 p.m. in Hailey. All dog lovers invited. Purebred dogs are not a prerequisite. Details: 788-3248.

Ongoing

1998-99 Coats for Kids Drop your donations at Ketchum Chiropractic, 128 Saddle Rd or at the Women’s Resource Center in Hailey. The Silver Sage Girl Scouts will place collection boxes as well. Coat drive will continue through March 1999. Details: Pam at 726-5947.

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.

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

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

After School Youth Council Circles Support groups to make new friends, explore ideas and feelings and learn essential communication and listening skills for high school teens. Details: Lea Flocchini at 788-2880, Cameron Cooper at 726-6016 or Julie Caldwell at 725-2071.

Wood River Bridge meets 6:45 p.m. at the Harker Center in Elkhorn Wednesdays 2:45 p.m. Thursdays 6:45 p.m. at Blaine County Senior Center in Hailey Mondays Details: Peter Gray at 726-5887 or Fran Maughan at 622-5605.

Hailey Library Story Hour for pre-school children at 3:30 p.m. Details: 788-2036. Thursdays

GED/HSE office hours at CSI in Hailey. From 10 a.m. to noon and 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays, and 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Details: 788-2038.

Super 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

Taize Candlelight Service quiet non-denominational service of meditation, song and prayer at 5:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. Each Thursday.

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

Mental Health Screenings for depression, panic and anxiety at the WRMC Women’s Resource Center in Hailey. Sliding fees. Details: 788-5733. First 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

"Whad-Up" Education Group 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. Mondays

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

Cardiac Rehabilitation and Support Group with Kathy Noyes, BSRN for education and assistance with pt, diet, stress, medications, treatments, etc. Meets weekly to share experiences, information and support. Free. At WRMC Modular Meeting Room in Hailey. 7-8 p.m. Details: 788-5733. Mondays

Indoor Playground preschoolers play with riding toys, balls, tumbling mats, climbing cubes, and slides at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Children must be accompanied by adult. Free. Through the winter months. Details: 726-5123.

GED office hours at the CSI office in Hailey. 10 a.m. -noon and 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. Thursdays

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.

Upcoming

Hemingway Elementary School Winter Program, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Ketchum grade school.

Wood River Gymnastics Winter Session Registration, Dec. 16-18 at the gym located at 910 South 4^th Ave., Hailey. Hours are 10 a.m. to 12 noon today, plus 5-7 p.m. today through Friday, Dec. 16-18. 788-5484.

WRMS Band, Choir an Orchestra Concert, Dec. 16 performed by seventh-and eighth-graders at Wood River Middle School, Hailey, at 7 p.m.

Sun Valley Ski Club, Dec. 17 presents a free race clinic and Silver Ram giant slalom race on the Warm Springs side of Baldy. Register starting 8 a.m. Clinic at 9:30 a.m. Racing at 11 a.m. 622-3003.

Christmas tree lighting, Dec 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Forest Service Park in Ketchum with Santa, the Mayor and reindeer. The Sun Valley Children’s Choir sings at 5:15 p.m. Details: Doreen Sadler or Sue Barney at 622-6537.

8^th grade rock and mineral show, Dec. 17 at the Middle School from 9:30-11 a.m. Specimens from attics, basements, barns, and landscape displayed in an unusual way. Refreshments will be served.

Sun Valley Suns, Dec. 18-19 men’s hockey team opens its 1998-99 home season with games Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 against St. Paul Fury Motors (Mn.) at Sun Valley Skating Center. Opening faceoffs 7 p.m.

Handel’s "Messiah," Dec. 18 & 20 Friday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Hailey at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley. Free.

Polar Adventures, Dec. 19 story reading for kids from 10-11 a.m. at Page’s Gallery in Ketchum. Free. Details: 726-2250.

"Beyond Meditation, Real Healing," Dec. 19 advanced classes at the Bald Mountian Meditation Center. Free. For reservations: 726-3770.

Sun Valley Children’s Choir, Dec. 19 & 20 50 valley boys and girls sing at River Run Lodge at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 2 p.m. at the Sun valley Loadge on Sunday.

"The Promise," Dec. 19, 21, 22 annual Christmas program featuring the Big Wood Choir, Sun Valley Children’s Choir, and dancers from the Footlight Dance Centre. Directed and produced by Patty Parsons. At the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood at 7:30 p.m. Free. Limited seating and one may save only one seat.

Live Musical Nativity, Dec. 20 & 24 at 6 p.m. at the Wood River Assembly of God on Main St. in Hailey. Complete re-enactment of birth of Christ. Non-denominational. Free. Refreshments served. Details: 788-3790.

Children’s Christmas Program, Dec. 20 from the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood at 7 p.m. with lessons and carols and the story of Jesus’ birth. All children in the valley welcome. Details: Patty Sonneland at 726-5123.