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For the week of January 3 through 9, 2001

Calendar for
January 17 thru  
January 23, 2001


Wednesday, Jan. 17

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, bacon veggie quiche with potatoes o’brien, green salad, bran muffins, banana cake with frosting. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Kids Ski Free (age 15 and younger) at Sun Valley from Jan. 3 to Feb. 3.

Animal Tracking Workshops through the ERC with Ann Christensen, Cathy Baer, Diana Landis. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Details: 726-4333.

Youth Basketball League Registration boys and girls in grades 1-6 can register for the Blaine County Recreation District program, sponsored by Sutton & Sons and Meadow Gold, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School. You can also register weekdays at the Rec. District office in Hailey. Details: 788-2117.

Sutton & Sons Men’s Basketball League games at Wood River Middle School gym, Hailey. At 7:15 p.m., Valley Club vs. Sutton & Sons. At 8:15 p.m., SV Brewery/Croy St. vs. Wicked Spud/Rugby.

Public Meeting on Radon at 7 p.m. at Kentwood Lodge, Ketchum. Learn how to reduce radon levels.

Hailey Ice Park Technical Power Skating Clinic for coaches and adults, with coach Barb Aidelbaum from 6-8 p.m. on the Hailey outdoor pond at Roberta McKercher Park. Cost $20. All proceeds donated to help Ice Park costs.

WRHS Wrestling dual meet against Butte County at Arco, 6 p.m.

Women’s Lives, the Movies and the Pulitzer Prize, Community Library’s winter Book Club’s first meeting on Edith Wharton’s Age of Innocence, at 7 p.m. at the Ketchum library. Details: 726-3493.

The Governor’s Millennium Awards in the Arts, public television special with Ballet Idaho and Idaho Shakespeare Festival collaborating on performances during the ceremony. Award recipients include Basque musician Jim Jausoro and pop artist Curtis Stigers. From 9:30-11 p.m. on public TV local channel 10.

Thursday, Jan. 18

Sol FEST organizational meeting from 3-5 p.m. at Ketchum Town Square. Planning for the second Sol FEST gathering scheduled for March 14-18 at Sun Valley. Details: Ross 725-2102.

Siberia, A Glimpse of a Nation’s Final Days, a slide show presented by This Konig takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Clarion Inn Conference Room. The event is part of the ERC’s Armchair Adventure Series. $5 for members, $10 for general public. Details: 726-4333.

WRHS Girls Basketball SCIC games at Buhl. "C" squad 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Entreprennurial Group meeting at 7 p.m. 4 Firewood Lane, Twin Creeks, Elkhorn. Details: Wendy 622-8864.

Hailey Ice Park Technical Power Skating Clinic with coach Barb Aidelbaum on the Hailey outdoor pond at Roberta McKercher Park. Mitey Mites and Squirts (ages 8-11) from 4-5:30 p.m. and Pee Wees and up (ages 12-18) from 6:30-8 p.m. Fee. Proceeds to help Ice Park costs.

Wit New Theatre Co. production of the Margaret Edson play, staring noted local actress Claudia McCain. At 8 p.m. at nexStage Theatre on Main St., Ketchum. With Patricia Conwell, John Hayden, David Blampied and Laura Vega. Tickets at Atkinsons’ and Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum, and Read All About It in Hailey. Also Jan. 19-20. Call 726-2271.

Carey School Girls Basketball non-conference games at Ririe, 5 p.m.


Friday, Jan. 19

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, crispy fish with scalloped potatoes, English peas, cole slaw, hush puppies and homemade birthday lemon pie. Transportation available. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

WRHS Boys Basketball home SCIC games against the Declo Hornets at the high school gym in Hailey. "C" squad 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.

Hailey Ice Park Technical Power Skating Clinic with coach Barb Aidelbaum on the Hailey outdoor pond at Roberta McKercher Park. Mitey Mites and Squirts (ages 8-11) from 4-5:30 p.m. and Pee Wees and up (ages 12-18) from 6:30-8 p.m. Fee. Proceeds to help Ice Park costs.

Planet Yoga today through Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Gateway in Hailey with Yoga teacher Leeann Carey. Check www.planetyoga.com for info on Leeann or call Anita 578-9195.

Hailey Chief of Police Jack Stoneback, retirement reception. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Hailey Town Center meeting room.

Osteoporosis and Hormone Balancing with Dr. Stephan Siele, Ascension Holistic Center, 180 West. 1st St. Suite 306, 622-9400.

Bridge lessons for middle and high schoolers at 7 p.m. Runs for 8 weeks. Free. Romancing the Bean, Silver Creek Alternative School, Hailey. For information call Max Thompson 788-5493

Carey School Girls, Boys Basketball home Northside Conference games against Camas County at Carey School gym. Girls’ JV 3 p.m., boys’ JV 4:30 p.m., girls’ varsity 6 p.m. and boys’ varsity 7:30 p.m.

Level I Avalanche Safety Course for skiers and snowboarders, from Jan. 19-21 presented by Sawtooth Mountain Guides (208-774-3324) and based out of the Galena Pass hut north of Ketchum. Conveying a basic knowledge of snow and avalanche characteristics. Evening lectures. Cost $375.

Community School Girls, Boys Basketball Northside Conference games at Dietrich. Girls’ JV 4:30 p.m., boys’ JV 6 p.m. and boys’ varsity 7:30 p.m.


Saturday, Jan. 20

2001 Sun Valley Telemark Race Series the five-race series sponsored by Verizon Wireless and Sun Valley Brewing opens with the Smith Sport Optics classic terrain race on Bald Mountain for telemarkers and snowboarders. Registration 9-10 a.m. and racing at 10:30 a.m. Entry fee $18. Details, Jano 622-8244.

Howard Dean Memorial Slalom Races Intermountain Division Northern Series slaloms on the Warm Springs side of Baldy. Sun Valley and Hailey ski teamers competing.

Inauguration Day is today.

SVSC Cross Country Ski Championships, fifth annual event today at 10:30 a.m. at Galena Lodge, 23 miles north of Ketchum. Register 9:30-10:30 a.m. Skating race—all classes, Novice to Expert. Adults $10, Juniors $5. Call the Sun Valley Ski Club 622-3003. Sponsored by Travis and Vivian House.

Local Adult Ski Program offered by the Sun Valley Ski & Snowboard School begins today with lessons from 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. on Dollar Mountain or Baldy. Register at the River Run Ski School desk through Jan. 19, cost $80 per person doesn’t include lift tickets. Call 622-2248 for further details.

Cheerleading Clinic at CSI in Twin Falls, for K-6 grades. 9-12 noon. $20 per child. Pre-register by calling dance team coordinator Kathy Trotter 733-9554 ext. 2472.

WRHS Wrestling the Wolverines compete at the American Falls Invitational tournament starting at 8:30 a.m.

Beverly Hay Snowboard Cup Intermountain Division snowboard races hosted by the Sun Valley Snowboard team on Baldy. Two men’s (10 a.m.) and women’s (10:15 a.m.) giant slalom races today. Awards following.

Hailey Ice Park Technical Power Skating Clinic with coach Barb Aidelbaum on the Hailey outdoor pond at Roberta McKercher Park. Mitey Mites and Squirts (ages 8-11) from 3-4:30 p.m. and Pee Wees and up (ages 12-18) from 5:30-7 p.m. Fee. Proceeds to help Ice Park costs.

WRHS Girls Basketball home non-conference games against the Middleton Vikings at the high school gym in Hailey. "C" squad at 4:30 p.m., JV at 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.

WRHS Boys Basketball SCIC games at Kimberly. "C" squad 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.

Community School Boys Basketball non-conference games at Murtaugh. Boys’ JV 5 p.m. and boys’ varsity 6:30 p.m.


Sunday, Jan. 21

Beverly Hay Snowboard Cup Intermountain Division snowboard races hosted by the Sun Valley Snowboard team on Baldy. Two men’s (10 a.m.) and women’s (10:15 a.m.) giant slalom races today. Awards following.

Hailey Ice Park Technical Power Skating Clinic for coaches and adults, with coach Barb Aidelbaum from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on the Hailey outdoor pond at Roberta McKercher Park. Cost $20. All proceeds donated to help Ice Park costs.

Howard Dean Memorial Slalom Races Intermountain Division Northern Series slaloms on the Warm Springs side of Baldy. Sun Valley and Hailey ski teamers competing.

Recycling Christmas Trees with the support of Clearwater Landscaping and Blaine County. In Hailey, residents can drop off trees at Lions Park through Jan. 31 for grinding into mulch. In Ketchum, drop them off at the Park & Ride. Or take them directly to the Ohio Gulch Waste Transfer station.

Sutton & Sons Men’s Basketball League games at Wood River Middle School gym, Hailey. At 12 noon, Valley Club vs. Anderson Asphalt. At 1 p.m., Jivaro Headhunters vs. Sawtooth Paint. At 2 p.m., Smoky Pizza vs. Wicked Spud. At 3 p.m., Casino/Lefty’s vs. Sutton & Sons. At 4 p.m., Hackshop vs. Shorty’s. At 5 p.m., Alpine Masonry vs. SV Brewery/Croy St.


Monday, Jan. 22

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, club sandwich with tomato soup, potato salad, pickles, strawberry jello with banana slices and whipped cream. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Cereal Production workshop sponsored by Idaho Blaine Co. and Camas County Cooperative Extension. Meeting Room, Hailey Public Library. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free. Pre-register 788-5585.

Cottonwood Cooking classes at the Cottonwood, Ketchum. This week: sauces and entrees. Details: Lynn at 726-0606.


Tuesday, Jan. 23

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, country fried steak with sawmill gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, biscuits, pears with cottage cheese, spice cake with caramel icing. At the Senior Center, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468. Exercise 10 a.m. Also, blood pressure checking.

Carey, Community School Boys Basketball Northside Conference games between the Blaine County schools at the Fish Tank on the Sun Valley campus. JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.

WRHS Wrestling SCIC dual meet at Declo, 6 p.m.

WRHS Boys Basketball home SCIC games against the Buhl Tribe at the high school gym in Hailey. "C" squad 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.

Sutton & Sons Men’s Basketball League games at Wood River Middle School gym, Hailey. At 8:15 p.m., Alpine Masonry vs. Hackshop. At 9:15 p.m., Sawtooth Paint vs. Anderson Asphalt.

WRHS Girls Basketball non-conference games at Glenns Ferry. "C" squad 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.


Meetings

Hailey Business after Hours, at the Red Elephant, co-sponsored by Sun Valley Phone Directory. Margarita Bar, hors d’oeuvres. 5-7 p.m. Thu., Jan 18.

Blaine County Rec. District Galena Advisory Co. and Board of Directors Galena, 5 p.m. BCRD Board. 3 p.m. Thu., Jan. 18.

Ketchum Ranger District to consider renewal of S.V. Heli-Ski permit. Old City Hall, Hailey 6-8 p.m. Thu, Jan 18.

Chamber Board Meeting Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber meeting at Ketchum Town Square. 8 a.m. Fri. Jan. 19.

Hailey Chief of Police Jack Stoneback, retirement reception. Hailey Town Center meeting room. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 19.

Hailey City 6 p.m. Mon., Jan. 22.

Ketchum P & Z Hillside Venture avalanche attenuation device. 5:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 22.

Blaine County Board of Commissioners 8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. Public comments, NAMI, BCRD waterways, etc. Mon., Jan. 22.

Sawtooth National Forest Service public hearing re: Boise, Payette and Sawtooth Forest plans. In the CSI Taylor Building rm. 277, 5-8 p.m.. Jan 23.


Ongoing

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Lives, the Movies, and the Pulitzer Prize, Community Library’s winter Book Club meets every third Wednesday through March. 7 p.m. in the library lecture room. The first book is the Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.

Breast Feeding Support Group weekly at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center in Sun Valley, Baldy Room #3. 12 noon. Details: 727-8410.

Youth Council at Hailey Elementary School grades 3-5. From 3-4:15 p.m. in Room B Chapter One.

Backwoods Avalanche Beacon Clinics, 3 p.m. next to the new Smith Building in Northwood Way, Ketchum 726-8818.

Adult Open Basketball from 6-9 p.m. at Hemingway Elementary School in Ketchum, through May 2. Sponsored by the Blaine County Recreation District. Cost $2 per person per session.

Bipolar Support Group facilitated by Diane Crist, M.A., meets at 220 River St. E. in Ketchum.

Conversations with God study group, meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call 725-5575.

Young People’s Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.. WRMC Women’s Resource Center, Hailey. Free.

THURSDAY

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

Hailey Public Library winter book discussion group. First meeting Feb. 8 and then on alternate Thursdays through March. First book is Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya. Details: 788-2036.

Women’s support group for relationship and addiction issues 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Details: 788-4191.

FRIDAY

Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeaters meet at 12 noon at the Sun Club, Ketchum. Details: 726-3165.

Adult Coed Indoor Soccer sponsored by the Blaine County Recreation District, 6-8 p.m. (beginners 8-10 p.m.) Hailey Elementary School. Cost $2 per time. From Jan. 5-March 30.

Romancing the Bean coffee house for high school students grades 9-12. Open 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Fridays. 719 S. 3rd St., Hailey.

Bridge lessons for middle and high schoolers Runs for 8 weeks. Free. 7 p.m. at Romancing the Bean, Silver Creek Alternative School, Hailey. For information call Max Thompson 788-5493

SATURDAY

Contra Dances first Saturday of every month through March. 8 p.m. Hailey Grange HaLL. $5 Donation. Details: Carol at 788-2836.

SUNDAY

Wood River Youth Orchestra Wood River Middle School, Hailey. Use back door. 3:45-5 p.m. Details: 726-4870.

Adult Open Basketball from 6-9 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School, through April 29. Sponsored by the Blaine County Recreation District. Cost $2 per person per session.

MONDAY

Alanon Meeting 8:30 a.m. Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeaters 12 noon at the Sun Club, Ketchum. Details: 726-3165.

Youth Council at Wood River High School 3:30-5 p.m. in Mr. Payne’s room in science wing. Info: Lea Flocchini at 788-2880 or Julie Caldwell at 725-2071.

Adult Open Volleyball 7-10 p.m. at Wood River Middle School gym in Hailey, through March 26. Blaine County Rec. District. Cost $2 per person per session.

Buddhist Meditation Group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Cow.

Youth Softball Clinics for pitchers and catchers, conducted by Silver Foxes coach Dale Martin (788-8905) from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Hailey Elementary School multi-purpose room. For ages 9 through high school.

Cottonwood Cooking classes at the Cottonwood, Ketchum. Details: Lynn at 726-0606.

Speaker’s Forum at the ERC, Ketchum, 12 noon. Every other Monday. Details: Ann Christensen at 726-3668.

TUESDAY

Children’s Story Hours at the Ketchum Community Library with Ann Christensen from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Weight watchers meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Blaine County Senior Center in Hailey. New members welcome at 6 p.m. Details: 788-1380.

Committee for Access to Public Lands meets every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Power Engineers in Hailey. The public invited. Details, Lloyd Moore 788-3148 or Jeff Beckley 788-2828.

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 at 7 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center, Hailey.

Domestic Violence Women’s Group, sponsored by Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence with Kathleen Battersby. Call 788-4191 or 788-6070 for directions. Free. 6 p.m.

Advocates Children’s Group for kids 0-12 who have witnessed domestic violence. 6 p.m. New location. 788-4191 or 788-6070 for directions.

National Alliance for Mentally Ill (NAMI) support group for survivors, friends and family. Wood River Middle School faculty lounge. 7 p.m. Tewa 788-0821 or 788-4335 for information.

MISCELLANEOUS

College of Southern Idaho registration continues for spring semester starting Jan. 22.

Embassy Music of Nashville Annual Artist and Song Search. Entry info: 615-345-2500 or www.embassymusic.com. by Feb. 28.

Ketchum/Sun Valley Heritage Museum is open with new and improved permenant exhibitions. 726-8118.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church current service schedule: Sun., Eucharist 8 a.m., Choral Eucharist 9:30 a.m.; Tue. Choir rehearsal 6 p.m., Wed. Rector’s Bible Study, noon. 726-5349.

A Closer Look at the CSI’s Herret Center gallery, through January.

Idaho VIP pass on sale. $69 pass to all state parks including Craters of the Moon, Park ‘n’ Ski areas, BLM and day-use areas. Details: 800-847-4843.

MULTI-DAYS

Indoor Playground at the Church of the Bigwood, Ketchum. Mon. through Thu., 9 a.m. - 12 noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by adult. 726-5123.

Ski with a Forest Service Snow Ranger meet with a U.S. Forest Service snow ranger Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in front of Baldy’s Lookout Restaurant. You’ll learn about the area’s natural history, avalanche control, ski area history and future plans during the one-hour sessons. All abilities are welcome, 622-5371.

Donations for a February garage sale are now being accepted to benefit the WRHS and WRMS libraries. Drop off items at the WRHS or call Renae Spaulding at 788-8374 or Deb Bohrer at 726-2525.

Sun Valley Center for the Arts: Alfred Stieglitz and the Birth of American Modernism. Through Feb. 22.

Youth Indoor Soccer for 3rd- 7th-grades from 6 p.m. at Hailey Elementary School. No fee. Blaine County Recreation District. Wednesdays and Mondays.

Children’s Story Hour at Ketchum’s Community Library. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays with Ann Christensen and Saturdays with guest readers.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Sunday services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. with Sunday School. Wed. Bible Study at 11 a.m. Healing Serice and Eucharist 12:15 p.m. Rev. Jennifer Anttonen. 788-3547. Hailey.

Youth Basketball Fundamentals Clinic through Jan. 25 presented by the Blaine County Recreation District for kids in grades 3-6, at Hailey Elementary School gym. Kids in grades 3-4 practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. Grades 5-6 practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 788-2117.

The Study Place for grades K-12. Monday through Thursday 3-5 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hailey. Free. Details: 788-3547.

Free child wellness clinic at St. Charles Church in Hailey. Includes vision, hearing and developmental examinations for children up to five years old. Call 788-4335.

Story Hours at Hailey Public Library at 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. For details, call 788-2036.

Wood River Bridge meets on Mondays 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.

Self-Help Meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous (24-hr. phone: 726-4650), Alanon, Cocaine, Co-dependents, Cross Addiction, Narcotics, Overeaters and Sexaholics in Ketchum, Hailey and Bellevue. Details: Sun Club, 726-7710. Daily.

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.

Blaine County Senior Center 721 3rd Ave. S. Hailey, exercise classes, card and indoor walking clubs, weekly blood pressure tests and noon meals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 788-3468.

Teen Art at the ERC through January


Upcoming

Dancing Together, Jan. 24 dance classes with Dale Bates and Caryn Crawford. For two weeks. Details: 726-5187.

Olympic Committee Organizational Meeting, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. at Ketchum Town Square. Details, Carrie 725-2110.

Ketchum Blood Drive, Jan. 25 you can donate a pint at the LDS Church on Sun Valley Road between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. You must be over the age of 17 and weigh more than 110. To make an appointment call 726-5894.

The Wild Guys, Jan. 25, 26, 27, 28. presented by Interplanetary Theatre Co. and sponsored by Bigwood Bread. NexStage Theatre, Ketchum.

U.S. Ski Association Skoch Cup, Jan. 26-28 Intermountain Division Masters SG, GS and SL on the Warm Springs side of Baldy, sponsored by Ski Tek and the Sun Valley Ski Club.

Ski the Rails, Jan. 27 annual cross-country ski tour along the Wood River trail system starts at various points at 10 a.m. Lunch afterwards at Café at the Brewery in Hailey. Presented by the Blaine County Recreation District, 788-2117.

West Word Reading Series begins Feb. 1 with a reading by author and poet James Galvin. The reading takes place at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts at 7 p.m.

The Purple Pit, A Beat Generation Revue Feb. 2 and 3, presented by the Spiegel School of Performing Arts, at the nexStage Theatre. Table seating shows: 5 and 8 p.m. Tickets available at Chapter One and the Spiegel School. 726-2985

Wood River Way Baseball Camp, Feb. 17-19 over Presidents’ Day weekend at Wood River High School in Hailey. For kids in grades 3-8. Cost $20 per day or all three days for $50 (shirt included). Space is limited to 50 participants. Call Lars Hovey 788-1204 for a brochure.

 

 


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