Calendar for
February 10, thru
February 16, 1999

Wednesday, Feb. 10

"On Responsibility and the Alternative," a lecture by Jima Rice, PhD at Java on Fourth in Ketchum part of the Java Jung lecture series. From 6-7:30 p.m. Details: 726-6999

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.

Rotarun Night Skiing each Wednesday and Friday through March, from 7-10 p.m. Cost $5 adults, $3 kids. Rope tow and old-fashioned fun.

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

American Red Cross class Taking names for future course in first responder care, preventing disease transmission, lifting and moving injured people, CPR, etc. If interested call: (208) 733-6464.

1999 World Alpine Ski Championships at Vail/Beaver Creek, Colo. continue with the women’s giant slalom.

Business After Hours Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber of Commerce social gathering from 5-7 p.m. at the Ketchum office of Drs. Chris Mazzola and Buck Drew. Theme is Valentine’s Day, with co-host Ketchum Grill.

New models class for nude artist’s models. Five sessions for $135. Learn how to pose, relax under tension, use props etc. As preparation for life drawing classes held every Wed. at the Chamber in Ketchum. Details: Casey Wood at 578-0303.

David Edwards slide lecture at Community Library in Ketchum at 6:30 p.m. on the horse and eagle hunting cultures of Mongolia. Free. Details: 726-3497.

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.

Wood River Middle School Boys Basketball game at Wendell, 4 p.m.

Winter Gardening Workshop for six consecutive Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Sawtooth Community Garden Project on Hwy. 75. Details: 726-9358

WRHS Boys Basketball home non-conference games against the Kimberly Bulldogs at the high school gym, Hailey. Freshmen 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m. Tonight is "Senior Night," marking the final 1998-99 home games.

Northside A-4 Sub-District Boys Basketball Tournament the 7-school tournament opens at Carey High School gym featuring three games starting at 4:30 p.m. The Community School of Sun Valley plays its game at 6 p.m.

"Heart Disease: When Do I Call? Who Do I Call" with Dr. Dan Fairman from 12:15-1:15 at the Women’s Resource Center in Hailey. Bring a lunch. Free. Details: 788-5733.

Thomas Merton’s Classic Seven Story Mountain in discussion with Hugh Feiss through March. Details: CSI at 788-2038.

Flexibility and Gardening: Feldenkrais Exercises at 7 p.m. at the Sawtooth Community Garden Project. Learn movements to help garden more effectively. Fee: $10 Details: 726-9358.

"Ritual Circle" a special preview of European influence jewelry by Rochelle Robertson at Page’s Gallery in Ketchum. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served from 6-8:30 p.m. Details: 726-2250.

Wendolyn Spence Holland, author of Sun Valley: An Extraordinary History will give a free lecture and slide show in the Hailey Public Library meeting room from 7-9 p.m. Details: 788-2036.

Deadline for Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber Annual Community Awards. Contact: Ashley Barrett at 725-2104 or Carol Waller 725-2111.

1999 World Alpine Ski Championships at Vail/Beaver Creek, Colo. continue with the men’s giant slalom.

Sun Club Valentine Celebration pot-luck dinner begins at 7 p.m.. Fun and games too. Donation: $3. Details: 726-7710.

Work by Women Feb. 12-Mar. 22 at the Sun Valley Center. A selection of paintings and works on paper about women’s contribution to modern and contemporary culture. Details: 726-9491.

Leif’s Alpine, Nordic and Telemark Combined Championship registration for Saturday’s GS and Nordic races takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Warm Springs Lodge. Fee $12 juniors, $18 adults. Free lift tickets for racers with bibs.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, lemon chicken with mashed potatoes, succotash, hot rolls, green salad and cherry pie. Valentine’s party today. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Rotarun Night Skiing at Rotarun Ski Area west of Hailey. Each Friday and Wednesday through March, from 7-10 p.m. Cost $5 adults, $3 kids. Rope tow and old-fashioned fun.

WRHS Wrestling final home meet of the season and "Senior Night," for the Wolverines, hosting Gooding at 6 p.m. on the high school mat in Hailey.

"Booster Shots for Living," noon until 2 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 26 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.

Northside A-4 Sub-District Boys Basketball Tournament the 7-school tournament continues at Carey High School gym featuring three games starting at 4:30 p.m. Top-seeded Carey plays its first game at 6 p.m.

Sun Valley Suns men’s ice hockey game against the Michigan Jets from Detroit at 7 p.m., Sun Valley Skating Center. General admission $5, kids free.

Vito’s Argentine Tango Workshop beginners at 7:45 p.m. at the Sacred Cow Studio. Repeated on Monday same time. Info: 788-5448.

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

Leif’s Alpine, Nordic and Telemark Combined Championship presented by the Sun Valley Ski Club on Baldy (giant slalom 10 a.m.) and at Sun Valley Nordic Center (10k and 5k cross-country races at 1 p.m.). Points for overall winners. Awards 5 p.m. at Ketchum American Legion Hall.

1999 World Alpine Ski Championships at Vail/Beaver Creek, Colo. continue with the women’s slalom.

"Awaken the Power of Your Soul’s Wisdom," 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. Reservations and location: 788-9369.

Artis Quartet at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley. Part of Sun Valley Center’s Chamber Music series starting at 8 p.m. Children’s concert at the church at 11 a.m. Details: 726-9491.

Valentine Contra Dance at the Hailey Grange Hall at 8 p.m. Music by the Wood River String Band. $5 admission. Details: 788-6109.

WRHS Boys Basketball non-conference games at Middleton. Freshman game 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

Sun Valley Suns men’s ice hockey game against the Michigan Jets from Detroit at 7 p.m., Sun Valley Skating Center. General admission $5, kids free.

Northside A-4 Sub-District Boys Basketball Tournament the 7-school tournament continues at Carey High School gym featuring four games starting at 3 p.m.

Vito’s Dance Party at Elkhorn Resort. Smoke free party for people who love to dance. Tango and salsa. 8:30 p.m. Details: 788-5448.

Gallery Walk with participating galleries in Ketchum and Sun Valley from 5-9 p.m.

1999 World Alpine Ski Championships at Vail/Beaver Creek, Colo. conclude with the men’s slalom.

Sweethearts Champagne Brunch from West Magic Lake Recreation club from 10 a.m.-noon $5 per person. Details: (208) 487-1202. Monthly meeting follows at 12:30 p.m.

Merrily Wright western poet and singer reads from her book of verse The LowlyCowchip at Chapter One in Ketchum at 4 p.m. Free.

Antiques Auction at the Clarian Inn in Ketchum starting at noon. Details: Polly Noe at 726-3663. {Preview day before from 1-6 p.m.}

Wendolyn Spence Holland signs copies of her book Sun Valley: An Extraordinary History at Chapter One in Ketchum from 4-6 p.m.

SCIC Fourth District A-2 Boys Basketball Tournament the 6-team tournament opens tonight at three sites. Wood River High plays its first game, away, at 7 p.m.

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

Northside A-4 Sub-District Boys Basketball Tournament the 7-school tournament continues at Carey High School gym. JV championship game at 4:30 p.m. Winner bracket final 7:30 p.m.

Antique Flea Market-Yard Sale at the Clarian Inn starting at 10 a.m. Details: Polly Noe at 726-3663.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, beef stroganoff with noodles, beets, carrot/raisin salad, sourdough bread and pumpkin squares. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Shrove Pancake Supper at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hailey from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $3 per person or $10 a family.

SCIC Fourth District A-2 Boys Basketball Tournament the 6-team tournament continues tonight at a site to be determined. JV games at 4:30 and 6 p.m., and varsity loser-out game at 7:30 p.m. Wood River High School is competing.

Northside A-4 Sub-District Boys Basketball Tournament the 7-school tournament continues at Carey School gym with the loser bracket game at 7 p.m., a state tournament berth at stake.

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

Senior Hockey League game at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 9:50 p.m., Yoga vs. Local Boys.

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

Community Library’s Childrens’ Book Clubs, 1999 Reading Rainbow Club K-3^rd grade. Read-To-Me Reading Rainbow Club,, for pre-schoolers. Young Reader’s Choice Award Club, Grades 4-8. Details: 726-3493, Sheila Hall, Children’s Librarian.

Story Hour at Community Library, Ketchum 10-11 a.m. for 3-5 year olds. Use Children’s entrance. Details: 726-3493, Sheila Hall, Children’s Librarian. Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Ketchum/Sun Valley Historical Society & Ski Museum (Corner of First St. & Washington Ave.) 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.

Life Drawing Group from 1-4 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m. for beginning or professional artists at the Chamber of Commerce meeting room to practice and perfect skills. Sculpt or draw. Cost of nude model shared among those present. $8 minimum each. New models always appreciated. Details: Casey Wood at 578-0303. Wednesdays

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.

Hailey Public Library Book Club on Bastard Out of Carolina, Feb. 18 in the library meeting room. Free. From 7-9 p.m. Refreshments served. Details: 788-2036.

"Your Child’s Dental Health," Feb. 16 & 18 brown bag lunch with James Hodge, DDS and Barbara Slough, RDH from 12:15-1:15 Tuesday at the Environmental Resource Center, Thursday at the Women’s Resource Center. Free. Details: 788-5733.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Feb. 18 from 1-6 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Hailey. Details: Betsy at 622-3416.

"Heart of the Matter" blood cholesterol testing, Feb. 18 & 25 and cardiac risk profile screening. Feb. 18 at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum from 7-10 a.m. on Feb. 25 at the Hailey Public Library from 7-10 a.m. Cost: $15. No food or drink 8 hours before. Details: Women’s Resource Center, 788-5733.

"The Art of Hearing," Feb. 18 sponsored by CSI, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center covering the anatomy and physiology of the ear and evaluation of and rehabilitation of hearing loss. Hearing aids also covered. Speaker: Mictch Udy.

"Become an Idaho Master Gardener," Feb. 18-Mar.30 Learn horticulture skills and practice including basic botany, soils, irrigarion, plant diseases, insect problems, weeds, home orchards, lawns and vegetable gardening. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. in Hailey at CSI. College credit available. Details: JoAnn Robins at 788-5585.

"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.

Craters of the Moon Walk, Feb. 20 with a ranger on snow shoes limited to 15 people 10 years and older. Lunch on trail. For details and registration, (208) 527-3257.

Bellevue Chamber Chili Cookoff, Feb. 20 at the Valley Market from 1-3 p.m. Two categories: individual and commercial. $100 prize. Details: Patti at 788-7788.

1,2,3,4 Parents, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the WRMC Moritz Hospital Solarium. How to raise children 1-4 yrs facilitated by Ruthann Saphier, MA. Fee: $30 per person + $15 for workbook. Details: 788-5733.

Kid Care Child Identification Program from noon - 4 p.m. at Hailey Elementay. Free service of fingerprinting, photographing and video-taping (parents bring own VHS tape). Details: Marilyn Simmons at 788-4200.

Introduction to Modeling with Gretchen Palmer, Feb. 23-Mar. 23 for girls 12-18 years Tuesdays from 5-6:45 p.m. at the Innerflo Pilates Studio in Ketchum and includes a visit to Salon Gamine and "on-location" photo shoot. Fee: $180. Details: Hilarie Neely at 726-3664.

"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.