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For the week of Oct. 6, 1999 through Oct. 12, 1999

Calendar for Oct. 6,
thru
Oct. 12, 1999


Wednesday, Oct. 6

Fire Prevention Week continues through Oct. 9, throughout the country.

Bingo each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, and then again at 12:30 p.m. at Blaine County Senior Citizens Center, Hailey. Cards are 50 cents, with half the proceeds to the winner and half to the center.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, oven fried chicken with potatoes and gravy/slaw, peas, biscuits, fruit and homemade chocolate cake. Massage by appointment. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Wood River BMX practices at the track west of Hailey. Registration 6-6:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Open Basketball each Wednesday from Oct. 6-April 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Hemingway Elementary School gym, Ketchum. Fee $2 per session.

Western Dance Lessons with Idaho High Country Swingers from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $30. Pre-register through CSI. Details: 788-2033

Community School Boys Soccer home varsity league game against Wendell at 5 p.m. at Atkinson Park, Ketchum.

Coed Pickup Soccer at 6 p.m. Wednesdays on the lower field at Ketchum’s Atkinson Park. All welcome.

WRHS Boys Soccer varsity league game at Twin Falls, 5 p.m. Home JV game against Twin Falls at 5 p.m. at South Valley Sports Complex, Hailey.

Carey School Volleyball home triangular meet against Richfield and Castleford at 5 p.m. at Carey School gym. Final home matches for Carey seniors Kendra Bailey, Kristy Barton, Brandi Drage, Kami Peck, Leslie Peck, Carin Pyrah, Christina Reay and Jenny Royal.

WRHS Girls Soccer varsity game at Blackfoot, 5:30 p.m.

Tango workshop, advanced, at the Sun Valley Athletic Club in Ketchum from 7:15-8:45 p.m. Details: 788-5448.

Thursday, Oct. 7

No School Today in Blaine County School District schools because of staff development. Classes resume Monday, Oct. 10.

School Recess Activities the Blaine County Recreation District has a schedule of activities like a trip to the Boise Zoo and a free movie day. Call 788-2117.

National Depression Screening Day conducted during Mental Illness Awareness Week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Contact the Women’s Resource Center 788-5733 for an appointment.

Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m. at the national Guard Armory in Hailey. Details: 788-3490.

Soap Box Derby organizational meeting at the middle school in Hailey at 7:30 p.m. Details: 788-6423.

WRHS Cross Country the Wolverine thinclads travel to Canyon Springs Golf Course, Twin Falls, for the annual Twin Falls Classic meet at 1 p.m.

Community School Boys Soccer JV game at Twin Falls, 5 p.m.

WRHS Volleyball home SCIC league matches against the Filer Wildcats begin at 5:15 p.m. at the high school gym in Hailey. Freshman play first, followed by the JV and varsity.

Community School Volleyball home Northside Conference matches against Camas County of Fairfield at 6 p.m. in the Fish Tank on the Sun Valley campus. Final "Senior Night" home match for Cutthroat seniors Lindsey Woodcock, Colleen Enright, Jessica Gelet, E.B. Sturges and Kate Brillstein.

Family Story Time at the Hailey Public Library from 7-7:45 p.m in the library meeting room.

Friday, Oct. 8

No School Today in Blaine County School District schools because of staff development. Classes resume Monday, Oct. 10.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, ham with scalloped potatoes, lime congealed salad, mixed vegetables, rolls and fruit cobbler. Sing-a-long today. Transportation available. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

SVSEF Ski Swap fund-raising activity for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation at Sagewillow Arena (Dumke barn), Elkhorn at Sun Valley. Today through Sunday, Oct. 10. Equipment check-in from 2-7 p.m.

Trailing of the Sheep Festival third annual event in Ketchum and Hailey. Today, Community Library storytelling reception hosted by the Faulkner family at 7 p.m. at the Ketchum library. The public is invited to share stories and photos about the sheep history of the Wood River Valley.

WRHS Football home Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference varsity game against Filer at 7 p.m. at Phil Homer Field in Hailey. Final "Senior Night" home game for Wolverine seniors Paul Neville, Zach Hays, Brad Walker, Todd Christiansen, Jake Nilsen, Joe McLean, Andrew Beck, Cliff Logsdon, Tim Swaner and Mateo Milanesi.

Tango workshop, advanced from 5:15-7 p.m., fundamentals from 7-8:45 p.m., at the Sun Valley Athletic Club in Ketchum. Details: 788-5448.

Saturday, Oct. 9

SVSEF Ski Swap fund-raising activity for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation at Sagewillow Arena (Dumke barn), Elkhorn at Sun Valley. Swap sale hours from 9-5. Admission $1 adults, kids free.

Trailing of the Sheep Festival third annual event in Ketchum and Hailey. Today, sheep folklife fair, Basque dancers, more entertainment, games and St. Charles Basque lamb barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Roberta McKercher Park, Hailey. Also, a sheep tales reading featuring author Louie Attebery at 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center Gallery, Ketchum.

SAT Testing at 8 a.m. at Wood River High School, Hailey.

Youth Soccer, Flag Football Games sponsored by the Blaine County Recreation District continue today at fields in Hailey.

Community School, WRHS Boys Soccer games between the Blaine County teams at South Valley Sports Complex soccer field in Hailey. The JV teams play at 1 p.m. followed by the varsity game at 3 p.m. Final regular-season home game for Wood River seniors Charlie Askew, James Cordes, Chad Cleveland, Ryan McCauley, Ryan Northrop, Charlie Parker, Graham Watanabe, Josh Smart and Thayne Rolf.

Wood River BMX racing day at the track west of Hailey. Registration 1:30-2:30 p.m., racing afterward.

Art Gallery Walks from 6-9 p.m. at Sun Valley and Ketchum galleries.

Sunday, Oct. 10

Trailing of the Sheep Festival third annual event wraps up in Ketchum and Hailey. Trailing of the Sheep parade at 12 noon on Ketchum’s Main Street (no dogs, please). Sheepherder walk at 2 p.m. at Eagle Creek/Neal Canyon north of Ketchum. View tree carvings with a guide.

SVSEF Ski Swap fund-raising activity for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation at Sagewillow Arena (Dumke barn), Elkhorn at Sun Valley. Swap sale hours from 10-5. Admission $1 adults, kids free. Equipment check-out from 3-5 p.m.

Wood River Gun Club south of Bellevue is now open Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Singles, handicap and doubles.

Open Basketball each Sunday from Oct. 3-April 23 from 6-9 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School gym. Fee $2 per session.

Monday, Oct. 11

Columbus Day Observed today. Banks and post offices closed.

Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of "Sleeping Beauty" at 3:45 p.m. in the Hailey Elementary School gymnasium. 50 students, from K-12, will be cast. Details: 788-3091.

Diabetic Support Group education session with Mary Ann Crowdson, RN, from 7-8 p.m. in the Blaine Manor dining room, Hailey. Free.

WRHS Boys Soccer home junior varsity game against Wendell at 5 p.m. at South Valley Sports Complex soccer field, Hailey.

Tango workshop, advanced, from 7:15-8:45 p.m. at the Sun Valley Athletic Club in Ketchum. Details: 788-5448.

Tuesday, Oct. 12

CSI Fall Semester Classes continue in the Wood River Valley. Call 788-2033 or 788-2038 for the College of Southern Idaho, Blaine County Campus, program.

Adult Immunizations and Preparation for International Travel Wood River Medical Center brown bag lunch talk from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the Environmental Resource Center, Ketchum. Bring a friend.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, quiche with bacon and/or veggie, hash browns, biscuits, green salad and fruit pudding. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

WRHS JV Football the Wolverine junior varsity hosts Gooding’s JV for a 7 p.m. game at Phil Homer Field, Hailey.

WRHS Volleyball home SCIC league matches against the Wendell Trojans begin at 5:15 p.m. at the high school gym in Hailey. Freshman play first, followed by the JV and varsity.

Community School Girls’ Soccer game at Buhl, 5 p.m.

WRHS Girls Soccer varsity and JV games against the Minico Spartans at Rupert at 5:30 p.m.

Carey School Volleyball Northside Conference matches at Dietrich, 6 p.m.

Ongoing

BCFC Running Club meets at Blaine County Fitness Center, 21 E. Maple in Hailey, at 6 p.m. All levels welcome. Free. Details: 788-2124. Mondays and Wednesdays.

Wood River Bridge meets several times weekly at different locations. On Mondays at 6:45 p.m. at Blaine County Senior Center, Hailey. On Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. and Thursdays at 2:45 p.m. at The Harker Center, Elkhorn at Sun Valley. Team game at the Harker Center on the first Sunday each month at 12:45 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

GED preparation classes from 5-7 p.m. at the CSI office in Hailey. Details: 788-2038. Tuesdays.

Touch Down Club for all parents. Meets by the Wood River High School main office at 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Blaine County Fitness Center weight loss and fitness program. Morning and evening sessions available. Details: 788-2124.

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.

Old City Hall Museum on Bellevue’s Main Street is now open for the season. Noon-4 p.m. Details: 788-4311. Daily.

Family History Library Genealogical research facilities, including an 80-disk CD-ROM collection of family genealogical data, located at 711 S. River Street in Hailey are open to the public. Details: 788-9810. 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.

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 Details: 788-2036.

Parent Advocacy Group of the Wood River Valley meets at 7 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center in Hailey on the second Tuesday of every month. Details: 726-8016.

Men’s Bible Study from 7-8 a.m. at Wilson Bates Appliances in Ketchum. Details: 788-2084. Thursdays.

Hailey’s Farmer’s Market from 4-7 p.m. at Main Street and Croy through October 14. Contact: Mark Cook at 788-3917. Thursdays.

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. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursdays & 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., 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

Children First parent advocacy group for children with special needs. Details: Reggie Swindle at 788-3034 or Gwen Smith at 726-8016. Every second Tuesday.

Youth Discovery Days at the ERC in Ketchum. Two classes offered: "A World in our Hands" & "Get the Connections". Fee. Details: 726-4333. Wednesdays in August.

Hiking Buddies with the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley at Adam’s Gulch trailhead from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays.

Hiking Group with Christian women’s group leaves from the Church of the Big Wood at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Also at 10:30 a.m. following the Church of the Big Wood worship service on Sundays.

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. Details: 788-3468.

Friday Night Jazz at Ketchum’s Galleria, 4th and Leadville, 5 to 8 p.m. during slack. Fridays

Meetings

Wood River Medical Center Board of Directors monthly meeting at 3 p.m. in the WRMC Hailey modular. Today

Blaine County School District Board monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the district office on Croy Street in Hailey. Today

Blaine County Transportation Committee meets from 4-8 p.m. at the Blaine County Courthouse in Hailey to discuss the Highway 75 corridor study. Thursday

Ketchum Planning and Zoning Commission meets meets at 5:30 p.m. in Ketchum City Hall to consider and conditional use permit for Sun Valley Co. to install a parking lot in Warm Springs. Monday

Blaine County Commissioners meet at 2 p.m. at the Blaine County Courthouse in Hailey to discuss a stream alteration permit from St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center. Tuesday

Upcoming

Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree, Oct. 13-17 Ragtime, jazz and swing in the Wood River Valley. Details: 726-3423.

Pet grieving workshops, Wednesdays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17, sponsored by Positive Puppy Dog Training. Call Kathleen Battersby at 578-1565 for details.

Resurrecting Christian Spirituality, Oct. 13 a series of six classes open to the public, taught by Jeanne Pudoff and Rev. Brian Baker. From 5-7 p.m. today. Cost $30, scholarships available, class size limited. To register and for more details, 726-5349.

Java Jung, Oct. 13 explores "Men and the Millenium" at 6 p.m. at Java on Fourth Coffee Shop with Jungian analyst Scott Wm. Hyder.

Adult Immunizations and Preparation for International Travel, Oct. 14 Wood River Medical Center brown bag lunch talk from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center, Hailey. Bring a friend.

Business After Hours, Oct. 14 Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber of Commerce social gathering from 5-7 p.m. at Sawtooth Title, 171 West 6th St., Ketchum. Door prizes, food and drinks. Co-sponsored by the Idaho Mountain Express and Desperados.

Used Book and Bake Sale, Oct. 14-17 12th annual Friends of the Library sale in Hailey to benefit Hailey Public Library. In the library meeting room from 2-8 Oct. 14; from 10-6 Oct. 15; from 9-5 Oct. 16; and from 11-1 Oct. 17. Books and other culinary treats are needed. Call Brandy Baldwin 788-4726 or Gee Gee Lowe 788-3286 about volunteering or contributing.

Wellness Screening Day, Oct. 14 flu shots, cholesterol testing and blood pressure screenings, from 1-4 p.m. hosted by Beehive Homes, 314 S. 7th Street, Bellevue.

Company of Fools Productions, Oct 14-23 at The Mint in Hailey. Edward Albee’s "The Zoo Story" starring Ben Hersey and Rusty Wilson will be staged Oct. 14, 16 and 22 at 8 p.m., plus student matinees Oct. 12 and 15 at 10:30 a.m. David Mamet’s "Oleanna" is staged Oct. 15, 21 and 23 at 8 p.m., plus student matinees Oct. 20 and 22 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets $12 general admission ($20 for both plays), $10 students and seniors. 788-6520.

Free Child Wellness Clinic, Oct. 15 at the St. Charles church in Hailey. Children aged 0-5 receive professional vision, hearing, health and developmental screenings. Details: 788-4335.

Wood River BMX End-of-Year Banquet, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at St. Charles Parish Hall, Hailey. All riders and parents welcome. Team awards, prizes and fun. Pre-register with Gini 788-2350.

Hailey Ski Team Ski Swap and Salmon Bake, Oct. 15-17 fund-raising activity for the non-profit HST organization at the Idaho National Guard Armory, Hailey. Admission $1 adults, kids free. Sale hours are Friday, Oct. 15 from 12-8; Saturday from 9-6; and Sunday from 10-1. Unsold merchandise pick-up Sunday from 2-4.

Poetry Jam, Oct. 16 at Iconoclast Books in Ketchum. To sign up or for more information, call 726-1564.

Magic Valley Chorale solo try-outs for ‘Messiah,’ Oct. 17 at the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium in Twin Falls. Details: 733-9554.

Hailey Business After Hours, Oct. 21 Hailey Chamber of Commerce social gathering from 5-7 p.m., hosted by Wells Fargo Bank in Hailey and co-sponsored by Sun Valley Title.

Raptors of Idaho slide show, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clarion Inn Conference Room presented Greg Kaltenecker

Chamber Artist Series features the Peabody Trio, Oct. 23 at Our Lady of Snows church on Sun Valley Road in Ketchum. Details: 726-9491.

Workshops for practicing massage therapists, Oct. 23-24 from 11-5 p.m. at the Sacred Cow Yoga Studio. Cost is $145. Details: 788-3028.

Rehearsals for Handel’s "Messiah," Oct. 26, on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Our Lady of Snows church in Ketchum. Details: 622-5474.


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