Calendar for Dec. 29, 1999
thru
Jan. 4, 2000
Wednesday, Dec. 29
Holiday Break Field Trip offered by the Blaine County Recreation
District today, ice skating at Sun Valley. For 1st-6th graders. Call 788-2117 for details.
"The Thousandth Night" Company of Fools production of
Carol Wolfs award-winning play, to be staged at 8 p.m. Dec. 29-30 at The Liberty
Theater, Hailey. Starring Ron Campbell. Group rates $12 per person (for six or more).
Regular admission price is $15. Call 788-6250.
Art Gallery Walk from 6-9 p.m. at Ketchum art galleries.
Open Basketball each Wednesday through April 26 from 6-9 p.m. at
Hemingway Elementary School gym, Ketchum. Fee $2 per session.
"Forever Plaid" special holiday show, finger-snapping,
toe-tapping fun for the whole family, 8:30 p.m. in The Boiler Room, Sun Valley Village.
Tickets $18 adult, $12 children 12 & under. 622-2135.
Thursday, Dec. 30
Winter Tracking Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn how to
track wildlife. Bring snowshoes and water to the Environmental Resource Center at 411 E. 6th
St. in Ketchum. Details: 726-4333.
Taize candlelight service series at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday
through Jan. 20 at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley. Free. Details:
726-5349.
Film seminar with film critic David Meyer at Iconoclast Books in
Ketchum at 7 p.m. "The First 10 Foreign Films to See: A Prospective Cinephiles
Primer" is the title of the seminar. Free.
"The Thousandth Night" Company of Fools production of
Carol Wolfs award-winning play, final performance 8 p.m. at The Liberty Theater,
Hailey. Regular admission price is $15. Call 788-6250.
"Forever Plaid" special holiday show, finger-snapping,
toe-tapping fun for the whole family, 8:30 p.m. in The Boiler Room, Sun Valley Village.
Tickets $18 adult, $12 children 12 & under. 622-2135.
Friday, Dec. 31
Sun Valley Suns the Suns debut their 25th home season with the
first of a two-game Millennium weekend series against the Jackson Hole Moose, at Sun
Valley Skating Center. Tonights game time is 6 p.m. because its New
Years Eve. Admission $5.
Studio 5B Open House from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The "Millennium
Angel" will dust everyone with Urban Decays FX powder. Studio 5B is across from
Moss Garden Center in Ketchum.
Millennium Masses at 5:30 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in
Hailey, and 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley.
Teen Blast Ministries will be doing its annual
"Lock-In" from 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 through 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. Theme is
"The Medieval Kingdom," with a contest, prizes, games, food and lots of fun. For
7-12 graders. Call Calvary Bible Church at 788-9174 for details.
New Years Eve Contra Dancing at the Grange Hall in Hailey
at 8 p.m. $5 admission. Details: 788-2836.
"Watch Night" Service at 9:30 p.m. at Wood River
Assembly of God, 511 North Main, Hailey.
The Spiegel School Friday Film Series features three films,
including "Pinocchio" at 6 p.m., "FairytaleA True Story" at 8
p.m. and "Ace Ventura Pet Detective" at 9:45 p.m. By reservation only. Call
726-2985.
Sun Valleys New Years Eve Fireworks one of
Idahos largest display of Millennium fireworks, a 23-minute show, is due to begin at
8 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to park in the Sun Valley Horsemans Center. A
two-minute follow-up display of fireworks at 12 midnight.
Saturday, Jan. 1
New Years Day 2000 is here!
New Years Day Vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the
Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley.
Sun Valley Suns second of a two-game Millennium weekend series
against the Jackson Hole Moose, at Sun Valley Skating Center. Tonights contest
begins at 7 p.m. Admission $5.
Sunday, Jan. 2
Holiday Relays cross-country ski races presented by the Sun
Valley Junior Nordic ski team at the Lake Creek trail system north of Ketchum.
Registration 9-10:30 a.m., racing 11 a.m. Course distances are 3x1k, 3x3k and 3x5k. Entry
fee $15 per team.
Picabo Christmas Bird Count with birders Larry Barnes and Brian
Sturges. If you would like to help count birds, call Barnes at 788-6345 or Sturges at
578-0219.
Open Basketball each Sunday from Oct. 3-April 23 from 6-9 p.m.
at Hailey Elementary School gym. Fee $2 per session.
Sun Valley "B" Hockey League games at Sun Valley
Skating Center. At 4 p.m., Rangers vs. Flyers. At 5:15 p.m., Coyotes vs. Ducks. At 6:30
p.m., Bad Dogs vs. Avalanche. At 7:45 p.m., Penguins vs. Red Wings. At 9 p.m., Panthers
vs. Hawks. The team with the bye is Predators.
Monday, Jan. 3
Public School Classes Resume today for students in the Blaine
County School District. Buses will be back on the roads. Drive carefully!
Indoor playground for children opens at the presbyterian Church
of the Big Wood in Ketchum. The free playground is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Flu shots offered at the Hailey Medical Clinic from 2 p.m. to 7
p.m. No appointment necessary. Cost is $10. Details: 788-3434.
Senior Hockey League game at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 8:30
p.m., Irvings/Four Seasons/Ellison Air vs. Emersoft.
Tuesday, Jan. 4
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.
Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal to be served. At
the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.
Flu shots offered at the Hailey Medical Clinic from 8 a.m. to
noon. No appointment necessary. Cost is $10. Details: 788-3434.
Carey School Girls, Boys Basketball Northside Conference games
at Shoshone. Girls JV 3 p.m., boys JV 4:30 p.m., girls varsity 6 p.m.,
boys varsity 7:30 p.m.
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.
Community School Girls, Boys Basketball Northside Conference games
at Bliss. Boys JV 4:30 p.m., girls JV 6 p.m., boys varsity 7:30 p.m.
Java Knights Chess Club meets every Tuesday night from 7 p.m. to
10 p.m. at Java on Fourth in Ketchum.
Meetings
Ketchum City Council meets at Ketchum City Hall at 6 p.m. to
consider an appeal of a prior Planning and Zoning Commission decision that denied approval
of a Trail Creek development. Monday
Ongoing
Coats for Kids Drive Through February, donate coats for children at
the drop-off at Ketchum Chiropractic on Saddle Road (Mon.-Fri. 9 to noon and 3-6 p.m.) or
at the Womens Resource Center in Hailey (Tues.-Fri. 1:30-4:30 p.m.)
Ski with a Forest Service Snow Ranger and learn about the
history and future plans of the ski area. The one-hour class is free with a lift a ticket.
Meet at the Ski School sign in front of Lookout Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays
and Thursdays
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
Weight watchers meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Blaine County Senior
Center in Hailey. New members welcome. 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 Elephants 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.
Stanley Winter Recreation the 1999-2000 grooming schedule in the
Stanley Valley includes: MondayStanley Lake; TuesdayKelly Creek
Loop; WednesdayStanley to Bear Valley; ThursdayBear Valley
turnoff to Cub Creek and Lowman; FridaySmiley Creek Trail and Redfish Lake.
Groomed weekly are Park Creek and Alturas Lake trails. Details, (208) 774-3411.
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 Bellevues 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 Womens Resource Center in Hailey on the second Tuesday of every month.
Details: 726-8016.
Mens 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 Womens 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 Childrens 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.
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.
Upcoming
Community School Classes Resume, Jan. 5 today at the Sun Valley
independent school.
Bingo, Jan. 5 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, Jan. 5 noon meal to be
served. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.
Supervised Youth Open Basketball, Jan. 5 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.
Youth Indoor Coed Soccer, Jan. 6 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.
WRHS Wrestling, Jan. 6 home SCIC dual meet against Wendell at 6
p.m. at the high school gym, Hailey.
WRMS Parent Organization, Jan. 6 the Wood River Middle School
parent group meets 7 p.m. in the Hailey schools library.
Dark Sky Ordinance Community Meeting in Hailey, Jan. 6, with Dr.
Steven Pauley at the Hailey Public Library at 7 p.m.
Senior Hockey League, Jan. 6 game at Sun Valley Skating Center.
At 9:45 p.m., Whitehead Landscaping/Yoga vs. Local Boys.
Blaine County Senior Citizens Center, Jan. 7 noon meal to be
served. Transportation available. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey,
788-3468.
Supervised Youth Open Basketball, Jan. 7 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.
Community School Girls, Boys Basketball, Jan. 7 Northside
Conference games against Camas County at Fairfield. Boys JV 4:30 p.m., boys
varsity 6 p.m., girls varsity 7:30 p.m.
WRHS Wrestling, Jan. 7 the Wolverine matmen wrestle at the Buhl
Invitational meet today at 3:15 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 8 at 9 a.m.
Carey School Girls, Boys Basketball, Jan. 7 home Northside
Conference games against Richfield at Carey School gym. Girls JV 3 p.m., boys
JV 4:30 p.m., girls varsity 6 p.m., boys varsity 7:30 p.m.
Chicken Soup for the Soul creator Mark Victor Hanson talk, Jan. 7,
at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. Presented by Company of Fools, Hansons appearance
is a benefit for Fools arts-in-education programming.
Senior Hockey League, Jan. 7 game at Sun Valley Skating Center.
At 8:10 p.m., Deja Vu/Sentinel Security vs. Leftys/Casino.
Flu shots, Jan. 8 offered at the Hailey Medical Clinic from 8:30
a.m. to noon. No appointment necessary. Cost is $10. Details: 788-3434.
WRHS Boys Basketball, Jan. 8 SCIC league games at Gooding.
Freshmen 4:30 p.m., junior varsity 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.
Community School Girls, Boys Basketball, Jan. 8 Northside
Conference JV games against ISDB at Gooding. Girls 6 p.m., boys game 7:30 p.m.
1999-2000 Sun Valley Telemark Series, Jan. 9 first of six races,
The Ski/Names & Numbers dual slalom on Baldy. Registration 9-10 a.m., racing at 10:30
a.m. Race entry $18, discounted ski lift tickets with bib. Party after. Details, Jano
Wiedemann 788-3411 (day) or 622-8244 (evening).
Supervised Youth Open Basketball, Jan. 10 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, Jan. 10 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.
Senior Hockey League, Jan. 10 game at Sun Valley Skating Center.
At 8:30 p.m., Whitehead Landscaping/Yoga vs. Deja Vu/Sentinel Security.
Community School Parents Association, Jan. 11 monthly meeting
8:30 a.m. at the Lane Ranch Clubhouse, Ketchum.
Carey School Girls, Boys Basketball, Jan. 11 Northside
Conference games at Bliss. Boys JV 4:30 p.m., girls JV 6 p.m. boys
varsity 7:30 p.m.
WRHS Boys Basketball, Jan. 11 home non-conference games against
Valley of Hazelton at the high school gym, Hailey. Freshmen 4:30 p.m., junior varsity 6
p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.
Community School Girls, Boys Basketball, Jan. 11 home Northside
Conference games against Shoshone at the Fish Tank on the Sun Valley campus. Boys JV
4:30 p.m., girls varsity 6 p.m., boys varsity 7:30 p.m.
Senior Hockey League, Jan. 11 game at Sun Valley Skating Center.
At 9:45 p.m., Leftys/Casino vs. Irvings/Four Seasons/Ellison Air.
Chamber Artist Series features pianist Steven Mayer, Jan. 15, at
7:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center in Ketchum and at 9:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal
Church in Hailey. For information, call 726-9491.
Middle school panel discussion with expert James Beane, Jan. 19,
at The Community School theatre from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Details: 7261231.
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