Calendar for
March 3, thru
March 9, 1999

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.

Hailey Business Downtown Improvement Council meets 6:15 p.m. at Java on Main, Hailey.

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

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

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

Sun Valley Brewing Men's Basketball League games at Hailey Elementary School gym. At 8 p.m., Whiskeys/BBC vs. Sawtooth Paint/Soundwave. At 9:15 p.m., Power Burritos vs. Croy Street/S.V. Brewing.

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.

Gund Cup Senior Hockey League Playoffs the 6-team round-robin tournament continues at Sun Valley Skating Center with a 9:50 p.m. round-robin game between Apple's and Deja Vu.

Sun Valley Ski Club Giant Slalom club race at 10 a.m. on the Warm Springs side of Baldy. 622-3003.

"Dance with a Show Stopper" Thursday's from 7-8:30 p.m. at SVAC studio with Leo Kharibian the original A-rab in "West Side Story." Co-sponsored by Footlight Dance Center. Through Mar. 25. $10 per class.

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

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

"Preserving Our Quality of Life," 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: 788-2117.

Region 18 Junior College Basketball Tournament at the College of Southern Idaho gym, Twin Falls. Men's and women's games at 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. CSI plays at 8 p.m.

"The Artist Was a Woman" from 12:15-1:15 at the Women's Resource Center in Hailey. Free film on women artists. Details: 788-5733.

Hailey Library Reading group discusses During the Reign of the Queen of Persia by Joan Chase from 7-9 p.m. in the library meeting room. Details: 788-2036

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.

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.

Gallery Walk at Ketchum art galleries from 5-9 p.m.

Sun Valley Suns men's ice hockey game against the New York Road Warriors at 7 p.m., Sun Valley Skating Center. General admission $5, kids free.

Sun Valley Brewing Men's Basketball League games at Wood River Middle School gym, Hailey. At 8 p.m., Two for Him vs. Power Burritos. At 9:15 p.m., Anderson Asphalt vs. Croy Street/S.V. Brewing.

Joel Mallett's Inaugural Ruud Mountain Pinhead Air Symposium and barbecue, for all Sun Valley Telemark Series people and their friends. At Ruud Mountain.

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

Paw 'n' Pole Cross-Country Ski Event, the 14th annual Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley fund-raising event at 10 a.m. at Sun Valley Gun Club. Race-day registration $20 adults, $15 kids. Prizes for best costumes, pet tricks and race time. Raffle, too.

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

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.

Sun Valley Suns men's ice hockey game against the New York Road Warriors at 7 p.m., Sun Valley Skating Center. General admission $5, kids free.

Region 18 Junior College Basketball Tournament wraps up at the College of Southern Idaho gym, Twin Falls. Women's championship game 5 p.m. Men's championship game 8 p.m.

Wood River Valley Cup alpine ski race open to all kids, sponsored by the Hailey Ski Team. To be held on Dollar Mountain, with registration from 9-9:30 a.m. and racing at 10:30 a.m. Entry fee $10. Dual format. Trophies for classes 8-and-under, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14.

Sun Valley Brewing Men's Basketball League games at Hailey Elementary School gym. At 12 noon, Sutton & Sons vs. Smoky Mtn./Professional Install. At 1:15 p.m., Hitchrack/S.V. Directory vs. Lefty's/Casino. At 2:30 p.m., Anderson Asphalt vs. Power Burritos. At 3:45 p.m., Whiskeys/BBC vs. Croy Street/S.V. Brewing.

Free Skate Ski Clinic Sundays from 2-3 p.m. at Wood River Middle School, Hailey. Pre-register at Sturtevants in Hailey, where reduced-rates rentals will be offered to clinic participants. Details, call Jim 788-7847.

"The Gospel According to Matthew" continuing 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.

No School today at Wood River High School in Hailey, because the trimester ended last Friday and today is a staff workday. Classes resume and the third trimester begins Tuesday, March 9.

Understanding Cholesterol the effects of diet, exercise, stress and menopause, with Kathy Noyes, RN, cardiac educator. From 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood River Medical Center Moritz solarium. A WRMC presentation as part of American Heart Month.

Basic CPR course in Spanish (Resucitacion Cardiopulmonar Bascia Tratamiento de Emergencia Medica) from 6-9 p.m. at the Women's Resource Center in Hailey. Registration required. Cost: $15. Details: Thersa Grant, 788-5733. z

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

Hailey Elementary Book Fair starts today from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the old library across from the main office. An expanded selection of adult gift books and books for grades K-2 and 6-8 are featured in addition to the main selection for grades 3-5. Sponsored by the PTO. Through March 12. Details: 788-5059

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal to be served at the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Wood River Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences from 6-8 p.m. at the Hailey school. No school for students on Wednesday, March 10.

"20th Century Choreographers: Female Originals," at 7 p.m. a lecture by Joanne Woodbury. Free. At the Sun Valley Center in Ketchum. Details: 726-9491.

Gund Cup Senior Hockey League Playoffs the 6-team round-robin tournament continues at Sun Valley Skating Center with a 9:50 p.m. semi-final game. Championship game Thursday, March 11.

"Beyond Imagining" a profile of Margaret Anderson founder of "Little Review" from the Women's Resource Center from 12:15-1:15 at the Environmental Resource Center.

Gerry Arrington teaches 'Beginning Throwing" from 6-9 at Boulder Mountain Clayworks. Fee. Details: 726-4484.

Blaine County Board of Commissioners meets at 9 a.m. at old county courthouse in Hailey on public hearing of Blaine County Road & Bridge for stream alteration permit for repairs at Adam's Gulch. Monday

Ketchum Planning & Zoning meets at 5:30 p.m. at Ketchum City hall to discuss plans for Warm Springs Club, public hearing on varriance to zoning ord. For Sun Valley subdivision, continuation of hearing on dark sky ord., Ketchum Townsite subdivision, design review of Thunder Spring and Jenner residence. Monday

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 20th 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-3rd 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.

Wood River Middle School Parent Conferences, March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hailey school. No school today because of the conferences.

Festival 99, Mar. 10 annual fund-raiser for Idaho Public Television hosted by former Sun Valley mayor Ruth Leider from 5:30-11 p.m. Evenings programs include The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, Idaho's Scenic Splendor and Great Performances: Cats.

Understanding Cholesterol, March 15 the effects of diet, exercise, stress and menopause, with Kathy Noyes, RN, cardiac educator. From 7-8:30 p.m. in the Hailey Public Library meeting room. A WRMC presentation as part of American Heart Month.

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.

NSP Advanced Mountaineering Course, Mar. 10 & 12 from Galena Backcountry Ski Patrol including route finding, emergency shelters, search & rescur, rope work and improvised sleds. One night and two days. Limited enrollment. Details: Mark Sills at 726-0052 or Michael Kraynick at 788-4668.

Alfalfa Management workshop, Mar. 10 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Coop. Extension office in Shoshone. Pre-ergister by Mar. 5. Details: 788-5585.

"Y2K: End of the World Symbolism in Millenial Technology & Cultural Angst, Mar. 10 lecture by Jungian analyst Scott Hyder as part of Java Jung lecture series at Java on Fourth in Ketchum from 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Details: 726-6999.

"Beyond Imagining" Mar. 11 a profile of Margaret Anderson founder of "Little Review" from the Women's Resource Center from 12:15-1:15 at the Women's Resource Center. Bring a lunch. Free.

Gourmet Ski Tour, Mar. 13 from Baker Creek to the SNRA building. No difficult skiing just 13K gradual downhill and lots of gourmet goodies. From 11:30 a.m. Tickets, at Backwoods, are $35 if you have a trails pass and $42 without. Details: Jenny Busdon at 726-1649 after 6 p.m.

Snowmobile Drag Races, March 13 at 10 a.m. behind Bigwood Body & Paint north of Bellevue. Sponsored by local businesses, the Idaho Snowmobile Association and Wood River Jaycees, in cooperation with the Sawtooth Snowmobile Club.

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.

"The Winter's Tale," Mar. 18-20 from the Community School Players at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Tickets: $10 adults/$5 students available at Chapter One in Ketchum.

"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.

Papoose Club Kindercup Ski Race, Mar. 21 on Dollar Mountain starting with youngest racers at 10 a.m. and older kids on Dollar Face at 10:30 a.m. Bus service to dollar Cabin will be available. Blaine county skiers and snowboarders from preschool to 15 who have not raced in a USSA race are eligible to compete. Awards ceremony at 2 p.m. Details: Alice Schernthanner at 726-5292.