Calendar for
January 27, thru
February 2, 1999

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, chili beans with baked potato bar, buttered beets, peach sauce and angel food cake. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Sun Valley Arts and Crafts Festival Applications for August 13-15 show at the Sun Valley Resort are now available at the Sun Valley Center in Ketchum. Details: 726-9491.

Adult Open Basketball drop-in program sponsored by the Blaine County Recreation District is held each Wednesday night through April, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School gym and 6-9 p.m. at Hemingway Elementary School gym in Ketchum. Fee $2.

Parent Teacher Conferences at Hailey's Wood River High School from 6-8 p.m.

Rotarun Night Skiing each Wednesday and Friday through March, from 6-10 p.m. Cost $6 per person. Rope tow and old-fashioned fun.

WRHS Wrestling triangular meet at Declo with the host Hornets and Twin Falls, 5 p.m.

"Beginnings, Endings & Thresholds of Individual & Collective Development," from Scott Hyder, Jungian analyst as part of Java Jung lecture program. From 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Details: 726-6999.

Northside A-4 Sub-District Girls Basketball Tournament the 6-team tournament continues at Carey School gym. JV game matching Dietrich and Carey at 4:30 p.m. Varsity games at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Competing are #1-seeded Dietrich, Carey, Shoshone, Richfield, Camas County and Bliss.

Senior Hockey League game at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 9:50 p.m., Yoga vs. Deja Vu/Sentinel/Esta.

The Community School invites you to a Kindergarten Open House from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in order to accept 1999-2000 school year applications.

Wood River Medical Center women's Resource Center sponsoring the Winter Brown Bag Lunch series presents "Learning to Live More Simply" presented by Florence Blanchard. 12:15-1:15 at the Environmental Resource Center, Hailey.788-5733.

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.

Kindergarten Open House at The Community School in Sun Valley, from 5-6:30 p.m. Applications are being accepted for the 1999-2000 school year. 622-3960 extension 108.

Carey School Boys Basketball home Northside Conference games against Richfield at Carey School gym. Boys' JV 6 p.m. and boys' varsity 7:30 p.m.

WRHS Girls Basketball SCIC games at Kimberly. Freshman game 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m. Final regular-season games.

Community School Boys Basketball Northside Conference games against Camas County at Fairfield. JV 6 p.m. and boys' varsity 7:30 p.m.

McCall's Winter Carnival today through Sunday, Feb. 7 in McCall with parades, street dancing, hocky demos, Monte Carlo night, music, night skiing, snow sculpting, wine tasting and senior bingo. Details: (208) 634-7631.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, breaded fish with tartar sauce, cabbage slaw with pineapple, potato casserole, corn muffins and blueberry squares. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

WRHS Boys Basketball SCIC games at Gooding. Freshman game 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Rotarun Night Skiing at Rotarun Ski Area west of Hailey. Each Friday and Wednesday through March, from 6-10 p.m. Cost $6. Rope tow and old-fashioned fun.

Northside A-4 Sub-District Girls Basketball Tournament continues at Carey School gym. JV game between Shoshone and The Community School at 4:30 p.m. Varsity games at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

"The Duck Variations," a play by David Mamet starring Adam West and Bill Raymond at the Sun Valley Center at 7 p.m. from Sun Valley Re. Free.

Senior Hockey League games at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 8 p.m., Local Boys vs. Lefty's/Casino. At 9:30 p.m., Four Seasons/Irvings/St. Francis vs. Apple's.

Rotarun Skiing each Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rotarun Ski Area west of Hailey. Cost $6 per person. Rope tow and old-fashioned fun.

WRHS Wrestling the Wolverines compete at 10 a.m. at the Gooding Invitational meet in Gooding.

Intermediate Level Field Session 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from the Sun Valley Avalanche Center. Class will travel to a variety of slopes and aspects and examine and interpret snow pits and snow conditions. To register: 622-5371.

WRHS Boys Basketball home SCIC games against the Buhl Tribe at the high school gym, Hailey. Freshman game 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Northside A-4 Sub-District Girls Basketball Tournament the 6-team varsity tournament and 4-team JV meet continue at Carey School gym. JV championship game at 6 p.m. and varsity loser bracket game 7:30 p.m.

Sun Valley Ski Club Reunion Week the 7-day, 33rd annual social gathering at the Sun Valley resort, starts with registration and welcome party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room.

Laura Flood Memorial Giant Slalom the eighth annual Intermountain Cup/Junior Olympic race series is held on the Warm Springs side of Baldy, hosted by the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. Racing at 10 a.m. Awards afterward.

1999 World Alpine Ski Championships at Vail/Beaver Creek, Colo. open today with the women's super giant slalom at Vail. Televised coverage on ESPN at 1 p.m. MST.

Footlight Dance Center's Lecture-Dems, today through Friday, Feb. 5 in Blaine County Schools with program entitled "Dances Through Time" following the development of dance from Louis XIV to today. Details: 726-3664, ext. 16.

Fourth District A-2 Girls Basketball Tournament the Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference tournament begins tonight with three 7 p.m. games at different sites. Competing are Wood River High School, Buhl, Filer, Kimberly, Gooding and Wendell.

Senior Hockey League game at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 9:50 p.m., Lefty's/Casino vs. Yoga.

12th Annual Footlight Dance Lecture-Demonstrations, "Dance Through Time", at Wood River High School 9:30 a.m.

1999 World Alpine Ski Championships at Vail/Beaver Creek, Colo. continue today with the men's super giant slalom at Beaver Creek. Televised coverage on ESPN at 1 p.m. MST.

Sun Valley Ski Club Reunion Week the 7-day, 33rd annual social gathering continues at the Sun Valley resort. Tollerup Cup cross-country ski race at 2:30 p.m. at Sun Valley Nordic. No-host dinner party at 6:30 p.m. at Trail Creek Cabin.

Idaho Snow Sculpting Championship from Feb. 2-5 in McCall. $1,000 prize money. For more: (208) 634-7056.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal is served today. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Community School Boys Basketball home Northside Conference games against Shoshone at the Fish Tank on the Sun Valley campus. JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m. Tonight is "Senior Night," the final homecourt appearance for Cutthroat seniors Casey Lynch, Graham Snyder, Erik Vanbragt, R.J. McLaughlin, Graham Unger and Karl Englert.

WRHS Wrestling home triangular meet against Glenns Ferry and Kimberly at 5 p.m. on the high school mat, Hailey.

Wood River Women's Bowling Association City Tournament team play tonight at Mountain Sun Lanes, Bellevue.

Carey School Boys Basketball Northside Conference games at Bliss. JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.

Piano lessons with Tracy Bay from CSI at Bay's music school. Through Mar. 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fee.

Fourth District A-2 Girls Basketball Tournament the SCIC tournament continues.

Senior Hockey League game at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 9:50 p.m., Local Boys vs. Four Seasons/Irvings/St. Francis.

Blaine County Y2K Task Force at 430 p.m., in Old County Courthouse in Hailey. Wednesday

Notice of Regular Monthly Meeting of Joint City-County Hospital Authority, dba Wood River Medical Center, in the Hailey Modular of the Wood River Medical Center, at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday

City of Sun Valley Town Hall Meeting to discuss matters of concern to both the city and community. Bring ideas and suggestions. Snacks, coffee and soft drinks will be available. In the Limelight Room of Sun Valley Inn from 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday

Save our Open Spaces group meets at the Blaine County Senior Center at 7 p.m. to dsicuss phone survey results, bond details, PR strategies. Details: 788-3947. Wednesday

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation organizational meeting at 7:00 p.m., at Al Lindley's residence, 505 E. Croy, Hailey. 788-0265 (day) 788-4522 (evening). Thursday.

Blaine County Transportation Committee in Ketchum City Hall at 7:45. Agenda: Funding for public transportation. Thursday.

Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting beginning at 6:30 pm. Upstairs in the old County Courthouse at 206 First Ave. South in Hailey. Thursday.

Legislators Jaquet, Ridinger and Stennett teleconference with constituents. Hailey residents at CSI office 4:00-4:30p.m.Thursday..

Ketchum Comp Plan meeting at Ketchum City Hall at 5:30 p.m. to discuss housing goals and strategies. Thursday

Blaine County Hearing Examiner will meet at the old county courthouse in Hailey at 6:30 p.m. to discuss conditional use permit by Frank and Janet Nachman to operate a dog training facility in Dove Flats subdivision. Thursday

Sawtooth Climber's Coalition meets at 7 p.m. at Ketchum Town Hall. Contact: Natasha at 725-5064. Thursday

Sun Valley City Council meets at Sun Valley City Hall at 4 p.m. to review town hall meeting, capital imprv. Program, GIS update, and revised P & Z maps. Thursday

Ketchum Planning & Zoning commission meets at 5:30 p.m. at Ketchum City Hall to discuss design review of Bridgepoint condos added 6 units, Lane Mercantile 3,444sq. ft. retail & commercial space, new mixed use bldg of 43,044 sq. ft. with underground prkg and 12 res. units at 680 Sun Valley Rd. East, Severn Gallery new 29,683 sq. ft. commercial bldg, Comp Plan revised draft including existing city characteristics and planning process. Monday

Blaine County Board of Commissioners meets upstairs in the old County Courthouse at 206 First Ave. So. In Hailey. 9:00 a.m.: Public hearing and consideration of Id. Transportation Dept. application for stream alteration permit. 1:30 p.m.: Syringa Ranch LLC for preliminary plat approval of a proposed 143.7 subdivision. Monday.

State Arts Commission winter meeting. Agenda includes committee meetings and the QuickArt$ report. 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. at the Statehouse Inn, 981 Grove St, Boise. Tuesday.

Blaine County Board of Commissioners meets at the old county courthouse in Ketchum at 9 a.m. in a continuation hearing on R. Dreyer for preliminary plat on Antelope Springs Ranch -- 569 acres south of Hwy. 20 and east of Hwy 75 (Wurst Ranch) on land zoned productive and unproductive ag, mountain overlay and wetland overlay. For 36 lots including one for 185 acres of existing farm. Monday

Hailey City Council meets in the Hailey Town Center meeting room at 6 p.m. to discuss a draft of a wastewater treatment ordinance. Ordinance is to prevent intro. Of pollutants into the wastewater system. Monday

Hailey Planning & Zoning meets in the Hailey Town Center at 7 p.m. to discuss conditional use permit for the Advocates to place a group home and office at West Croy Street. Home would accommodate 5 families, full-time attendant and meeting space. Also First Bank of Idaho design review of bank bldg. At 314 No. Main. Tuesday

Wood River Watershed Advisory group meets at 7 p.m. at the Forest Service bldg. in Fairfield to discuss the formation of a Technical Advisory Committee and elated changes to the by-laws and a look at long-range and intermediate goals. Tuesday

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

"Contemplating the Divine" a multidisciplinary program with paintings of Megan Murphy and collage by Lisa Pisano and illuminated manuscripts from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. At the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. Free. Through Feb. 5 Details: 726-9491. Daily

Young Reader's Choice Award and Read To Me Rainbow Book Clubs at the Community Library in Ketchum. Children read books selected by their peers and conference with children's librarian Sheila Hall. Read to Mes work with parents. Details: 726-3493. Daily

Ketchum/Sun Valley Historical Society & Ski Museum New exhibit features ski equipment and fashion over 100 years, an original Exhibition lift chair from 1939, photos and artifacts. Admission free, donations appreciated. Open 1-4 p.m. Phone: 726-8118. 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. with "Grandma" Dorothy Babin followed by a Reading Rainbow video and small craft. Thursdays New readings times 11 a.m. on Fridays & Wednesdays Details: 788-2036.

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

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. Novice players gather from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and advanced players from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Drop-in fee $2 per night. Supervisor is Ned Wheeler. Fridays.

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

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. 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

"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.

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., Tuesdays

Advocates Children's Group for kids 0-12 who have witnessed domestic violence in their homes. 7 p.m. at Head Start in Hailey. Tuesdays

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. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

GED/HSE at CSI in Hailey. Office hours are from 10 a.m. to noon and class is held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and there are also office hours 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays. Details: 788-2038.

Ski with a Forest Ranger at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Learn about early history and future plans of ski area, natural history, avalanche control, etc. 1 hour. Meet at ski school sign in front of Lookout Restr. Free with lift ticket. All abilities welcome. Details: 622-5371.Tuesday & Thursday

Snowshoe with a Ranger from 1-2:30 p.m. Meet at Galena Lodge Ski Shop. Rentals available. Learn the cultural and natural history of the area. No experience necessary. Free. Details: 726-4010. Thursdays through March.

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.

Senior Hockey League, Feb. 3 game at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 9:50 p.m., Deja Vu/Sentinel/Esta vs. Apple's.

Speech and Debate Judging Clinic, Feb. 3 at Twin Falls High School. Speech clinic 6 p.m. and debate 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in judging high school speech and debate this season is encouraged to attend. Call 208-375-7027.

"Lets Talk About It," Feb. 4 from the Hailey Public Library. Discussion of This House of Sky by Ivan Doig from 7-9 p.m. in the meeting room. Refreshments served. Details: 788-2036.

Anonymous 4, Feb. 4 performs at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley. Tickets available at Sun Valley Center for the Arts. Details: 726-9491.

"Seduced," Feb. 4-7 a play by Sam Shephard at the nexStage Theater in Ketchum at 8 p.m. starring Bill Raymond and Pamela Sue Martin from Sun Valley Rep. and the Interplanetary Theatre Group.

Winter Gardening Workshop, Feb. 4 for six consecutive Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Sawtooth Community Garden Project on Hwy. 75. First is on saving seeds with Bill McDorman. Details: 726-9358

"Booster Shots for Living," Feb. 5-26 from noon until 2 p.m. at CSI in Hailey from Center for New Directions. A brush-up class on living skills to address challenges in our lives. Fee: $20. Financial aid available. Details: 800-680-2680.

Level II Ski Guiding and Avalanche Hazard Course, Feb. 7-11 the five-day field-based course presented by Sawtooth Mountain Guides (208-774-3324) in the Sawtooth Mountains north of Ketchum is taught by American Avalanche Institute field instructor Rick Wyatt assisted by Julie Meissner of the Sawtooth Guides. Priced at $500.

"Awaken the Power of Your Soul's Wisdom," Feb. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with Rev. Iris k. Barratt. Learn divination to change your life forever. Fee: $75 including workbook. Class size is limited.Reservtions and location: 788-9369.

"Picasso at the Lapin Agile," Feb. 19-21, 24-28 from the New Theatre Company at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. A shaggy dog of a comedy by Steve Martin and winner of the Outer Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Play of 1995. Details: 726-2271.

Shakespeare and Company, Feb. 19-21 a workshop from the renown Lennox, Mass group founded by Tina Packer a former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company with Tina Linklater of the Linklater voice technique. In-depth classical training and performance methods. Adult classes sold out. Teens will explore text, voice and movement using Shakespeare's language. Details: Claudia McCain at 788-4913 or Kathy Wygle at 726-3576.

"Best Practices" conference, Mar. 12-13 at the Elkhorn Resort. Free for area educators and employers. Registration covers cost of congerence, lodging, appetizers on Friday evening, Breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Details: Peggy Lupton at 788-2594.