Calendar for
February 24, thru
March 2, 1999

USSA Soldier Mountain Downhill the Intermountain Masters race event wraps up a 2-day stay at Soldier Mountain Ski Area north of Fairfield.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, hot roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes, cole slaw and stewed tomatoes. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468. Book club 10:30 a.m.

Gourmet Ski Tour tickets on sale now for Mar. 13 event at Backwoods. Contact: Jenny Busdon at 726-8818 (days) or 726-1649 (eves).

Free Luncheon and Seminar on the PaineWebber Tactical Allocation Fund, with portfolio manager Kirk Barneby, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room. RSVP by Feb. 22 with Jody Cadenhead at 726-7741. Seating is limited.

"The Twelve Stages of Healing," presented by Dr. Maria Maricich at 6 p.m. at Java on Fourth in Ketchum as part of Java Jung. 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.

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

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.

"Picasso at the Lapin Agile," presented by New Theatre Company at 8 p.m. tonight through Sunday, Feb. 28 at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Doors open for café service at 6:30 p.m. Food from Esta including French onion soup. Details: 726-2271. Tickets at Chapter One in Ketchum, Read All About It in Hailey.

Hunter Education Course Registration from 5-8 p.m. tonight and Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Blaine County Sheriff’s Department in Hailey. All future rifle hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, and all first-time bowhunters, must take the state-approved course during the spring or summer. Cost $8 per person.

Gund Cup Senior Hockey League Playoffs the 6-team round-robin tournament continues at Sun Valley Skating Center with a 9:50 p.m. game between 1st-place Four Seasons and 6th-place Local Boys.

State High School Wrestling Meet the 42nd annual competition sponsored by the Idaho High School Activities Association gets underway at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State University, Pocatello. Six Wood River High School athletes competing. Matches from 4-6 p.m. and 8:40-9:20 p.m. for the A-2 class. $5 per person per session.

Hailey Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Blaine County Senior Citizens Center, Hailey.

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.

"Become an Idaho Master Gardener," learn horticulture skills and practice including basic botany, soils, irrigation, 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. Dates are Feb. 18 through March 30. College credit available. Details: JoAnn Robbins at 788-5585.

Fourth District A-4 Boys Basketball Finals at Gooding High School to determine state tournament seeding. Carey School and Shoshone representing the Northside Conference. Games at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

"Picasso at the Lapin Agile," presented by New Theatre Company at 8 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for café service.

"Food Security: Surviving the Y2K Problem" a workshop with Pam Street and Kathleen Fait at 7 p.m. at the Sawtooth Community Garden Project. Fee: $10/$5 financially challenged. Details: 726-9358.

District 21 Legislators Teleconference from 4-4:30 p.m. at the CSI office in Hailey via PBS hook-up. A kind of closed-curcit town hall meeting with Wendy Jaquet, Tim Ridinger and Clint Stennett.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, oven fried fish with macaroni and cheese, three-bean salad, beets, hush puppies and apple pie. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

ERC Winter Tracking Workshop with Cathy Baer and Ann Christensen from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meet at the Environmental Resource Center at 6^th and Leadville. Bring a sack lunch, water, binoculars, and dress for 4 hours outside. Fee; $20. Space limited. Registration: 725-5179 or 726-3668.

State High School Wrestling Meet continues at Idaho State University, Pocatello. Six Wood River High School athletes competing. Matches from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m., with the semi-finals from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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. Volunteer ski patrolmen needed. Meals and family skiing provided. Call 788-2945 for details.

Midnight Madness from Boulder Mountain Clay Works. For $25 you and up to 3 of your bestfirends can rent a wheel and 25 lbs. of clay to play with from 7 p.m. - midnight. Details: 726-4484.

Sun Valley Suns men’s ice hockey game against the Bozeman (Mt.) Lumberjacks at 7 p.m., Sun Valley Skating Center. General admission $5, kids free.

"Picasso at the Lapin Agile," presented by New Theatre Company at 8 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for café service.

Sun Valley Ski Club Cross-Country Ski Championship sponsored by Travis and Vivian House at 11 a.m. at Galena Lodge 23 miles north of Ketchum. Open to all. Courses are 10k men, 5k women and juniors. Register 9-10:30 a.m.

"Good Intentions are Not Enough," from the Sun Club. Join other parents in recovery fna d their friends for a parenting workship. Learn new facts, practice new skills. Facilitated by Ruthann Saphier. 9:15 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free to members, $5 for non-members. Details: 726-7710.

Western States Kids Ski Festival organized by the Sun Valley Junior Nordic ski team at the Lake Creek trails north of Ketchum. For kids ages 7-13 today and Sunday, Feb. 28. Events include classic race, obstacle course, flying downhill and coaches’ challenge. All teams, clubs and individuals welcome. Details, Pat Stearns 788-4771 or 726-3899.

State High School Wrestling Meet wraps up at Idaho State University, Pocatello. Matches from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with championship matches about 2:30 p.m.

1999 Jewelry & Gem Show of the Idaho Gem Club, today (10-7) and Sunday, Feb. 28 (10-5) at Western Idaho Fairgrounds, Boise. Dealers and demonstrators.

Health Fair at the Hailey Grange Hall. From Head Start. Free. Health care providers will be present with information and providing services. From 4-7 p.m.

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. Volunteer ski patrolmen needed. Meals and family skiing provided. Call 788-2945 for details.

Peter Hall/Richard Reece High School Hockey Tournament hosted by the Sun Valley Midget team today and Sunday, Feb. 28 at Sun Valley Skating Center.

Sun Valley Suns men’s ice hockey game against the Bozeman (Mt.) Lumberjacks at 7 p.m., Sun Valley Skating Center. General admission $5, kids free.

Parents Night Out sponsored by Valley of Peace Lutheran Church at Woodside Blvd. and Wintergreen, Hailey. From 6-10 p.m. All children are welcome for an evening of food, fun and games. Bring blanket and pillow. Limited space, call 788-3066 and leave message.

"Picasso at the Lapin Agile," presented by New Theatre Company at 8 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for café service.

Sun Valley Brewing Men’s Basketball League opens its season at Hailey Elementary School gym. At 12 noon, Hitchrack/S.V. Directory vs. Whiskey Jacques/BBC. At 1:15 p.m., Lefty’s/Casino vs. Sawtooth Paint/Sound Wave. At 2:30 p.m., Sutton & Sons vs. Anderson Asphalt. At 3:45 p.m., Two for Him vs. Smoky Mtn. Pizza/Professional Installers and Remodelers.

Peter Hall/Richard Reece High School Hockey Tournament hosted by the Sun Valley Midget team wraps up today at Sun Valley Skating Center.

"The Gospel According to Matthew" beginning a four-week film series through the words of the New International Bible, at 7 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, Ketchum. All are welcome.

"Picasso at the Lapin Agile," final performance by New Theatre Company at 8 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for café service.

Dream & Soul in Life a 6-8 week workshop with Juangian Analyst, Scott Wm. Hyder from 7-9 p.m. Limited to 8. Details: 726-6999.

Josh Solly teaches a class for those who want to make repetitive shapes for use in construction of futniture. From 6-8 p.m. Details: Boulder Mountain Clayworks at 726-4484.

Gund Cup Senior Hockey League Playoffs the 6-team round-robin tournament continues at Sun Valley Skating Center with a 9:50 p.m. game between Lefty’s and Local Boys.

"An Odyssey of International Cooperation" a slide show/lecture by adventurer Laurie Dexter at 7 p.m. at the Community Library in Ketchum. Free. Details: 726-3493.

Wood River Middle School Boys Basketball home game against Gooding at 4 p.m. at WRMS gym, Hailey.

WRMC Women’s Resource Center Film Festival from 12:15-1:15 Tuesdays at the Environmental Resource Center in Ketchum and Thursdays at the Women’s Resource Center in Hailey, from March 2-25. Today, Mar. 2: "The Artist Was a Woman" Free. Details: 788-5733

Wood River High School Band and Choir Concert at 7 p.m. at the high school in Hailey.

Gund Cup Senior Hockey League Playoffs the 6-team round-robin tournament continues at Sun Valley Skating Center with a 9:50 p.m. game between Four Seasons and Yoga.

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.

"Uncovered and Recovered: Early 20^th Century Women Artists" works from the collection of Jeri Waxenberg by women modernists at the Sun Valley Center in Ketchum. Details: 726-9491. Through Mar. 22.

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

Lenten Soup Suppers with Devotion at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church in Hailey at 6:30 p.m. through Mar. 24. Details: 788-3066. 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 6 p.m. For details and location, contact Patty at727-4021 days, 788-1967 eves. 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 Business Downtown Improvement Council, Mar. 3 meets 6:15 p.m. at Java on Main, Hailey.

Stamp out Drug Abuse, Mar. 3 the city of Ketchum will join state-wide initiative with bell and siren ringing.

"Firing the Gender Canon of Early Modern Art History," Mar. 4 at 7 p.m. a lecture by Betty Brown at the Sun Valley Center. Free.

"Preserving Our Quality of Life," Mar. 4 Wwrap hosts John Parr principal of Center for Regional and Neighborhood Action in a community forum on how to protect quality of life and plan the future through "collaborative scenario-based planning." From 7-8:30 p.m. at Blaine County courthouse. Open to all. Details: 788-21178.

"Breast Cancer Metastasis: Mechanisms, Determinants and Markers," Mar. 4-8 at the Sun Valey Lodge. Third annual breast cancer symposium hosted by the Expedition Inspiration Fund. Details: Gayle Nelson: 726-6456.

Gallery Walk, Mar. 5 of Ketchum galeries from 5-9 p.m.

Camas Winter Classic Snowmobile Race, Mar. 6-7 at a site two miles north and two miles east of Fairfield. Snocross races on Saturday, March 6 for many classes. The Iron Mountain Express featuring a 50-mile Enduro race is Sunday, March 7. Details, 208-764-2577 or 764-2335.

Paw ‘n’ Pole Cross-Country Ski Event, Mar. 6 the 14th annual Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley fund-raising event at 10 a.m. at Sun Valley Gun Club.

"Ukranian Egg Painting for Parents and Kids," Mar. 6 with Julie Georgiades from 1-4 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center. Tuition: $16/$20 non-members. Details: 726-9491.

Understanding Cholesterol, Mar. 8 and 15 the effects of diet, exercise, stress and menopause, with Kathy Noyes, RN, cardiac educator. On March 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood River Medical Center Moritz solarium, and March 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Hailey Public Library meeting room. A WRMC presentation as part of American Heart Month.

"20^th Century Choreographers: Female Originals," Mar. 9 at 7 p.m. a lecture by Joanne Woodbury. Free.

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, Mar. 10 & 11 A performance at the Sun Valley Center’s gallery at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday at 8 p.m. at Ochi Gallery in Ketchum. Tickets for Mar. 10 are $15 members/$18 non-members. Thursday’s tickets are $12 members/$15 non-members. $24 for both performances. Details: 726-9491.

"Beyond Imagining" Mar. 9-11 a profile of Margaret Anderson founder of "Little Review" from the Women’s Resource Center from 12:15-1:15 on Tuesday at the Environmental REsource Center and on Thursday at the Women’s REsource Center. Bring a lunch. Free.

Rotarun Bash, Mar. 13 with entertainer Joe Cannon, at 6 p.m. at the Idaho National Guard Armory, Hailey. Tickets $20 available at Sturtevants. Donations needed for auction items. Call Linda Hughes at 726-3313.

"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.

"You Can’t Take It With You," Mar. 18-28 from Company of Fools directed by Rusty Wilson. Performances at 8 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey and matinees are Mar. 21 and 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $14 general admission, $10 for students and seniors. Details: Denise Simone: 788-6520.