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For the week of Nov. 3, 1999 through Nov. 9, 1999

Calendar for Nov. 3,
thru
Nov. 9, 1999


Wednesday, Nov. 3

Community Meetings with Local Legislators Dist. 21 legislators Clint Stennett, Wendy Jaquet and Tim Ridinger will hold their annual meeting with community organizations and local individuals starting at 11 a.m. at old Blaine County Courthouse, Hailey. Specific groups will meet through 4 p.m., at which time there will be a general session open to all. A second meeting is set for 6 p.m. at Carey School.

Mary Poppen’s Music For Children is enrolling for childen ages 1-7. Session II begins Nov. 9. For details on the program or to reserve a space, call 788-1474.

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, baked beans with beef franks, potato salad, rolls, carrot and celery sticks, and peach cobbler. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Northside Conference Sportsmanship Meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richfield High School.

Prep All-Star Volleyball Matches Fourth District All-Star matches this evening at 6 p.m. at Twin Falls High School. Representing Wood River High School are Sarah McCarthy and Trudy Fochs. From Carey School are Kristy Barton and Kami Peck. Coaches include Reamy Goodwin of Wood River and Barbara Berg of Carey. Admission $4 adults, $2 students.

Supervised Youth Open Basketball from 6-8 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School gym. For boys and girls in grades 3-8. Free. Sponsored by the Blaine County Recreation District.

Rehearsals for "The Promise" at the Presbyterian Church of the Bigwood in Ketchum at 7 p.m. All community singers welcome. Details: 622-4774.

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

Training clinic for high school drama judges at 7 p.m. at Twin Falls High School. Details, Earl Squyres or Howard Miller at 208-733-6551.

Java Jung informal forum features Alexandra Delis-Abrams, Ph.D. who speaks on "Exploring Emotional DNA" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Ketchum’s Java on Fourth. Free. Details: 726-6999.

Thursday, Nov. 4

Understanding Diabetes Wood River Medical Center brown bag lunch talk from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center, Hailey. With Dr. Donald Levin. Bring a friend.

Youth Indoor Coed Soccer supervised Rec District activity from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays at Hailey Elementary School gym. For boys and girls in grades 3-8. Free.

Parent Meeting about the Wood River Middle School athletic program at 7 p.m. in the middle school library, Hailey.

Swingtime Dance Lessons no partner needed, Thursdays through Dec. 2. $25 for four lessons. Sponsored by Blaine County Rec. District. Details: 788-6209.

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

Friday, Nov. 5

Annual State of the Cities Breakfast at 8 a.m. at Elkhorn Resort, sponsored by McCann-Daech-Fenton Realtors. An update from local mayors and county commissioners. Open to the public. Cost $12 Chamber members, or $15 for non-members. Advance reservations requested. Call Shannon at 725-2104.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, oven fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, cole slaw and strawberry shortcake. Caregivers Group and craft idea exchange for Festival of Trees today. Transportation available. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Theater, Mask, Movement workshops today through Sunday, Nov. 7, presented by Seattle-based actor and playwright Kieffer Denning. Public performance at the Liberty Theater in Hailey on Sunday, Nov. 7. Details: 788-2117, ext. 16.

"Sometimes, the Fish Eats You," a one-man play prsented by award-winning actor Kieffer Denning at 6:30 p.m. at The Community Library of Ketchum. Free.

Ski Swap 49th annual Bogus Basin Ski Alliance sale of new and used ski and snowboard equipment and clothing, at Western Idaho Fairgrounds, Boise. Sale hours are today from 5-10 p.m., Saturday from 10-10 and Sunday from 10-3. Admission $2 adults, free for kids 11-and-under. Call 208-336-5295.

Supervised Youth Open Basketball from 6-8 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School gym and Hemingway Elementary School gym, Ketchum. For boys and girls in grades 3-8. Free. Sponsored by the Blaine County Recreation District.

Double Feature of Ski Films presented by the Hailey Ski Team, Sturtevant’s and the Liberty Theater. To be screened are "The Realm" and "Fistful of Moguls." Showtimes are 6 and 9 p.m. at The Liberty Theater in Hailey.

"Madam’s Been Murdered, Tea Will Be Later" Carey School drama club presentation of the two-act comic murder mystery will be staged tonight and Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the school’s old gym. Lead players are Jonathan Rivera and Summer Patterson. Admission $2.50 adults, $2 students, $1 seniors.

Friday Night Jazz at the Galleria in Ketchum featuring Jeff Rew and Co., 5 to 8 p.m.

"Oliver!" Laughing Stock Theater Company in association with Sun Valley Repertory Co. is staging the endearing musical based on the Charles Dickens classic tale. First of six performances. Curtain 7:30 p.m. at Sun Valley Opera House. Reserved seating tickets at Chapter One Bookstore, Ketchum.

Saturday, Nov. 6

Super Sitter Seminar for youth 11 years and older, facilitated by Pat Braegger, RN. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wood River Medical Center’s Moritz Hospital solarium in Sun Valley. Fee $15. Register by calling WRMC Childbirth Educator Braegger at 622-6780.

Nutcracker Auditions at the Ballet School at 251 Northwood Way and at Hemingway Elementary. Call 788-2033 for a complete schedule.

Gobbler Classic Fun Run hosted by the College of Southern Idaho cross country and track teams at CSI, Twin Falls. Register from 9:15 a.m. in the CSI parking lot. Racing on 3-mile and 6-mile courses at 10 a.m. Cost $15.

Herbal salve workshop with herbalists Meryl Kastin and Jim Flocchini at the Sawtooth Community Garden from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25. Details: 726-9358.

Handmade greeting card workshop with Carol Pallesen today and Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Sun Valley Center in Ketchum from 10 to 5 p.m. both days. $80 for members, $105 for non-members. Details: 726-9491.

Flu shots offered at the Hailey Medical Clinic from 8:30 a.m. to noon. No appointment necessary. Cost is $10. Details: 788-3434.

Wild Game Dinner the 23rd annual fund-raising dinner for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, to be held at Elkhorn Resort. Gourmet feast prepared by the valley’s best chefs for $30 per person. Vegetarian meals are available. Call 726-4129 for tickets and to donate birds and game.

"Oliver!" second of six performances. Curtain 7:30 p.m. at Sun Valley Opera House. Reserved seating tickets at Chapter One Bookstore, Ketchum. The production is dedicated to the memory of Boo Bushell.

"Madam’s Been Murdered, Tea Will Be Later" Carey School drama club presentation of the two-act comic murder mystery at 8 p.m. in the school’s old gym. Admission $2.50 adults, $2 students, $1 seniors.

Sunday, Nov. 7

Senior Citizens Center Prime Rib Dinner provided by Atkinsons’ at the Senior Center, Hailey. Begins 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing featuring the music of Joe Maccarillo Trio. Donation $5 per person is requested.

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

"B" Hockey League games at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 4 p.m., Panthers vs. Rangers. At 5:15 p.m., Avalanche vs. Predators. At 6:30 p.m., Flyers vs. Coyotes. At 7:45 p.m., Red Wings vs. Hawks. At 9 p.m., Ducks vs. Penguins. The bye goes to Bad Dogs.

"Oliver!" Laughing Stock Theater Company in association with Sun Valley Repertory Co. is staging the endearing musical based on the Charles Dickens classic tale. Third of six performances. Curtain 7:30 p.m. at Sun Valley Opera House.

Monday, Nov. 8

National Diabetes Month is November.

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

Wood River High School Senior Bash meeting at 7 p.m. in the commons area of the high school in Hailey.

Childbirth Education for those delivering babies in January and early February 2000. The seven-week course starts today and continues through Dec. 20, from 7-9 p.m. at Wood River Medical Center’s Moritz Hospital solarium in Sun Valley. Cost $60. Call 622-6780 for details.

Flu shots offered at the Hailey Medical Clinic from 2 to 7 p.m. No appointment necessary. Cost is $10. Details: 788-3434.

Ketchum-Sun Valley Heritage & Ski Museum is closed for changing exhibits.

Fall Swimming Workouts for youth ages 9-and-older and 7-9 continue at Sun Valley Athletic Club (726-3664) in Ketchum. After-school workouts are held through Nov. 19, coached by Dick Pomeroy.

Writer’s Roundtable meets at 6 p.m. at Hailey’s Java on Main to discuss "let the Words Do the Talking." Writers are encouraged to bring work to read. Details: 788-1967.

Supervised Youth Open Basketball from 6-8 p.m. at Hemingway Elementary School gym, Ketchum. For boys and girls in grades 3-8. Free. Sponsored by the Blaine County Recreation District.

Adult Coed Indoor Soccer beginners 6-7:30 p.m. and advanced players 7:30-9 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School gym. Cost $2. A Blaine County Recreation District program.

"Oliver!" fourth of six performances. Curtain 7:30 p.m. at Sun Valley Opera House. Reserved seating tickets at Chapter One Bookstore, Ketchum.

Sports Development for 3-6 Year Olds new class for youngsters and their parents, each Monday through Dec. 1 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School multi-purpose room. To teach the fundamentals of throwing, catching and kicking. Cost $30 for the 6-week session.

Tuesday, Nov. 9

Community School Parents Association meets 8:15 a.m. at the Lane Ranch clubhouse, Ketchum.

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.

Flu shots offered at the Hailey Medical Clinic from 8 a.m. to noon. No appointment necessary. Cost is $10. Details: 788-3434.

Learn to Skate Basic Skills Classes the 25-minute classes for agess 4-and-up begin today at Sun Valley Skating Center, through Dec. 14. Sponsored by the Sun Valley Figure Skating Club. Cost $60 per student, registration limited. 622-8020.

How to Survive the Holidays without Gaining Fat Wood River Medical Center brown bag lunch talk from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the Environmental Resource Center, Ketchum. With exercise technologist Tener Williams. Bring a friend.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, beef/barley soup with grilled cheese sandwich, fruit salad and lemon cake. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Youth Indoor Coed Soccer supervised Rec District activity from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays at Hailey Elementary School gym. For boys and girls in grades 3-8. Free.

The Alcoholic Patient in Crisis a three-hour seminar addressing new mental health laws and patient care management issues. Although content is aimed at clinical professionals, all members of the community are invited. From 9 a.m. to noon at Wood River Medical Center Moritz solarium in Sun Valley. Free. Call Karen Morrison at 788-7127.

"Street Reclaiming: Creating Livable Streets and Vibrant Communities," a discussion by David Engwicht, an expert on urban and community design. At the County Courthouse in Hailey at 6:30 p.m.

Children First Parent Advocacy Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center in Hailey to hear a talk by occupational therapist Susan Cooper. Details: 788-3084.

Rehearsals for Handel’s "Messiah" on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Our Lady of Snows church in Ketchum. The performances will be Dec. 17 and 19. Details: 622-5474.

"Oliver!" Laughing Stock Theater Company in association with Sun Valley Repertory Co. is staging the endearing musical based on the Charles Dickens classic tale. Fifth of six performances. Curtain 7:30 p.m. at Sun Valley Opera House.

Ongoing

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.

Dance Lessons at the Hailey Grange at 7:15 p.m. followed by open dancing at 8 p.m. Details: 788-4235 Wednesdays

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

Cross-Country Ski Passes for the North Valley Trails Ski System are currently on sale at Galena Lodge, The Elephant’s Perch and Backwoods Mountain Sports in Ketchum, Sturtevants in Hailey and the SNRA headquarters north of Ketchum. Cost $65 one person, $115 couples, $125 families, $10 for dogs. Discounts for early purchases. Call 788-2117.

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 Public Library hours of operation are Mondays 10-6, Tuesdays 12-8, Wednesdays 10-6, Thursdays 12-8, Fridays and Saturdays 10-6 The Book Store is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 1-5, and Thursdays from 12-5. 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.

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.

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.

Meetings

Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission meets for a special meeting at the County Courthouse in Hailey to discuss the McHanville Area/St. Luke’s Wood River Hospital site at 6:30 p.m. Thursday

Blaine County Board of Commissioners meets at the County Courthouse in Hailey at 9 a.m. to hear an application for a stream alteration permit on the Big Wood River near Hailey and to discuss the census with U.S. Census Bureau officials Monday

Ketchum City Council meets in Ketchum City Hall at 6 p.m. Monday

Hailey City Council meets in the Hailey Town Center at 6 p.m. to discuss a wastewater treatment project pipeline bid. Monday

Upcoming

Downtown Improvements Task Force Meeting, Nov. 10 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber of Commerce meeting room, Ketchum Town Square.

Pet Euthanasia Options, Nov. 10, a workshop led by Dr. Mark Acker who discusses when it’s time to let your pet go and what options exist. Wendy Collins will discuss spiritual healing and closure services. Offered by Positive Puppy Training in Hailey. $20 donation accpeted at the door. Details: 578-1565.

Carey School Parent Conferences, Nov. 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Carey School. Also Nov. 12.

"Eco-Challenge in Morcocco" ERC Armchair Adventure Slide Show, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clarion Inn conference room. Team Idaho member Muffy Ritz presents slides from the 1998 race.

Business After Hours, Nov. 11 Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber of Commerce social gathering from 5-7 p.m. at Video West, 560 Washington Ave., Ketchum. Co-hosted by Twist & Trout Music, with food from Dawg Gone Good Teriyaki.

Auditions for "The Philadelphia Story," Nov. 12, presented by the Company of Fools. 15 parts available. Rehearsals begin Jan. 4 and the performances are from Feb 17 to March 5. Details: 788-6520.

Free nutrition, exercise, wellness and exercise seminar, Nov. 12 presented by Hialey anti-aging specialist and plastic surgeon Craig Bass, M.D., at 5 and 7 p.m. RSVP to 788-8869.

Galena Lodge and North Valley Ski Trails 4th Annual Winter Benefit Dinner and Auction, Nov. 13, in the Limelight Room of the Sun Valley Inn at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50, which includes dinner and wine. Details: 726-1649.

"Fifty," Warren Miller’s 50th Anniversary Movie screens at the Liberty Theater, Nov. 13, at 3, 6 and 9 p.m. Tickets, at $10, benefit the Hailey Ski Team. Details: 788-5334.

Sumi painting workshop, Nov. 13, at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts in Ketchum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artist Lousie Kikuchi leads the workshop. Cost is $40 for members, $65 for non-members. Call 726-9491 to register.

New York Talent Agent Workshop with Barry Katz, Nov. 13-14, offered by Footlight Dance Centre’s acting program. For all ages. Details: 726-9477.

Concert of Remembrance, Nov. 14, 48 singers and 16 instrumentalists perform Faure’s Requiem at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley. Details: 726-0770.

Basic CPR, Nov. 16 an American Heart Association course, good for beginners and for those needing to renew their Heart Saver Certification. From 6-10 p.m. in the Wood River Medical Center modular meeting room, Hailey. Limited registration, sign up by Nov. 12. Cost $15.

"Pio Days" Celebration, Nov. 16-18 21st annual price-slashing promotion (back to 1972 prices) at the Pioneer Saloon, Ketchum.

"Meaning and Music," Nov. 17, a Java Jung forum featuring a live performance by guitarist David Santistevan at 6 p.m. For details on this event or on the upcoming Jungian Men’s Group, call Scott Hyder at 726-6999.

Selecting a New Pet, Nov. 17, an interactive workshop to help you choose another dog and how to select a breeder. Offered by Positive Puppy Training in Hailey. $20 donation accepted at the door. Details: 578-1565.

Hemingway Elementary School Book Fair, Nov. 17-19, in the school’s lobby. Sponsored by Chapter One and the Hemingway Parents’ Auxilliary.

Bellevue Elementary School Book Fair, Nov. 18-19, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. sponsored by Read All About It and the Bellevue PTO.

Hailey Business After Hours, Nov. 18 Hailey Chamber of Commerce social gathering from 5-7 p.m. at Christopher & Co. on Main St., Hailey.

"The Fine Art of Giving," Nov. 22, the 3rd annual Women’s Resource Center’s exhibition and sale of fine art from prominent local artists at Ketchum’s Friesen Gallery. Details: 788-5733.

Mental Health Screening, Dec. 6 the monthly screening and educational program offered by qualified mental health professionals. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center, Hailey. Fee. Call 788-5733 for an appointment.


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