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For the week of May 16 through May 22, 2001

Calendar for
May 16 through 
May 22, 2001


Wednesday, May 16

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, fettucini with alfredo sauce, chocolate pudding dessert. 721 3rd Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468. Choir practice 11 a.m.

Community School Senior Project Presentations at 3 p.m. in the school theater in Sun Valley. Students giving 20-minute oral presentations today are Johnny Welsh, Emilie duPont, Carson Sofro and Johanna Marvel.

Wood River Little League Umpire Meeting at 6 p.m., Hailey Elementary School.

Ketchum Coed Softball League games tonight 5:15 p.m. at Atkinson Park, Ketchum.

 

Thursday, May 17

Middle School Track and Field WRMS students compete in an SCIC home-meet at 4 p.m. at Phil Homer athletic field near the high school in Hailey.

Community School Senior Project Presentations at 3 p.m. in the school theater in Sun Valley. Students giving 20-minute oral presentations today are Matt Sherwood, Jason Hanley, Riley Nash, Logan Shepardson and Doug Potters.

Joint Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. at Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, sponsored by the Bellevue, Hailey and Sun Valley/Ketchum Chambers of Commerce. Raffle prizes donated by airport tenants and free parking.

Young Mom’s Get-Together Support Group with certified parent educator Denise deLisser meets 6:30-8 p.m. at the St. Luke’s WRMC Center for Community Health in Hailey, 788-5733.

Feldenkrais Method classes today and May 24, with Wanda Cole for Survivors of Domestic Violence. Details: 788-4191.

Youth Art Show at the ERC Gallery, Leadville Ave. & Sixth St., Ketchum.

 

Friday, May 18

Chamber Board Meeting Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber meeting 8 a.m. in the Chamber meeting room, Ketchum.

Open house at Blaine Manor in celebration of National Nursing Home Week. Public is invited 3-5 p.m.

State Class B Prep Tennis Championships start this morning at courts in Boise. Athletes from The Community School and Wood River High School competing.

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center noon meal, turkey and gravy with mashed potatoes, green beans and strawberry birthday cake. Transportation provided. 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468.

Idaho State Track and Field Championships 84th annual competition sponsored by the Idaho High School Activities Association at Bronco Stadium, Boise. 3200-meter run for A-2 through A-4 at 10 a.m. Prelims and medley relay final for A-2 through A-4 at noon. Wood River and Carey athletes competing.

Wood River Baseball Clinic for ages 8-13, sponsored by Wood River Little League All-Stars featuring former college players and All-Star coaches, 6-8 p.m. at Nelson Field, Hailey. Cost $15.

 

Saturday, May 19

Ketchum/Sun Valley clean-up day 10 a.m. Atkinson Park. Free barbecue at Apple’s following cleanup. Door prizes.

Folk-a-thon annual fund-raising event for Northern Rockies Folk Festival, live on-air KECH 95.3, 9 a.m. - noon.

Wood River Little League "Opening Day" starts 9 a.m. at Nelson Field, Hailey. Ceremonies to recognize all teams and sponsors, plus games for everyone. Details, Blaine County Rec District 788-2117.

Spring Wildflower Walk, with local master gardner and botanist Carol Blackburn at 10 a.m. Lake Creek Preserve. Details: 788-3927.

State Class B Prep Tennis Championships winds up today in Boise. Athletes from The Community School and Wood River High School competing.

Papoose Club annual plant sale at Webb Nursery, Glendale Road in Bellevue. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. On Sat., June 9 the sale will be held at Webb Nursery in Ketchum.

Strawbale Workshop today and Sunday, May 20 at Sawtooth Botanical Garden. Details: 726-9358.

Idaho State Track and Field Championships 84th annual competition sponsored by the Idaho High School Activities Association at Bronco Stadium, Boise. A-2 through A-4 finals at 9:30 a.m. Wood River and Carey athletes competing.

Volkswalk at Craters of the Moon at 10 a.m. Details: 345-8259.

Introduction to Fly-Fishing, pre season clinic, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, May 20, lunches included. Details: Silver Creek Outfitters 726-5282.

On-Line Chat with Dr. Alexandra Delis-Abrams, 6 p.m. MST, members.aol.com/amonco/amonco.html.

 

Sunday, May 20

Spring Golf Scramble first annual event presented by the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber of Commerce and Elkhorn Resort, at 2 p.m. at Elkhorn Golf Course, cocktail party to follow at Rockchuck Grill. The first 128 Chamber members to register will be accepted, $20 entry fee. Prizes. Details: Pamela Perry 725-2105.

 

Monday, May 21

Blaine County Aquatic Center in Hailey opens for registration today, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register early for summer programs, 788-2144.

Great Decisions 2001 today through June 7, a CSI class with Tony Mabbatt, Mon.-Thu., $45, St. Thomas Church in Ketchum. Details: 788-2033.

Artists + Writers, opens today through July 6 at the Center for the Arts, Ketchum.

Crisis Hotline Volunteer Training, today through June 18. Eight sessions, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Details: 726-3597.

 

Tuesday, May 22

Blaine County Senior Citizens Center Exercise class at 9 a.m. followed by noon meal, oven fried chicken with biscuits and cherry cobbler. 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey, 788-3468. Blood pressure 11:30 a.m.

Annual WRHS Athletic Banquet all-sports banquet for top athletes and coaches, 6:30 p.m. at Elkhorn Resort.

Carey School Citizenship and Scholarship Awards Program at 7 p.m. in the Carey School gym. Awards for the 2000-01 school year.

 

MEETINGS

Friedman Memorial Airport Authority Interview and appointment process, 5 p.m., Wed., May 16.

Sun Valley City Council, Chamber report, Joel Hall GIS update, transportation, KART, City Hall storage facility bid, zone change request, electric scooters on bike path issue, consent calendar, Wed., May 16.

Joint Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. at Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, sponsored by the Bellevue, Hailey and Sun Valley/Ketchum Chambers of Commerce. Raffle prizes donated by airport tenants and free parking. Thu., May 17.

Blaine County Hearing Examiner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Flood plain conditional use permit app. for the Harshaws, Scenic Highway overlay district site alteration app by the Hinos, variance app. by the Richmonds. Thu., May 17.

Chamber Board Meeting Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber meeting 8 a.m. in the Chamber meeting room, Ketchum. Fri., May 18.

Ketchum City Council 5:30 p.m. Mon., May 21.

Blaine County Board of Commissioners, 9 a.m. regular meeting, 1:30 p.m. plat ammendment app. by Gail Reiter. Mon., May 21.

Water Shed Advisory Group executive meeting Wood Canal Co. Office in Shoshone. 7:30 p.m. Tue., May 22.

 

ONGOING

WEDNESDAY

Once Upon a Storytime at Hailey Public Library. 11-11:45 a.m. Video, crafts for 3-5 year olds.

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

St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Mid-week Eucharist and healing service. 5:30 p.m.

Figure Drawing at the Oak Tree, $10, 1 - 3 p.m. Bellevue.

Exploring the Self at The Oak Tree, Bellevue. Group discussion of psychic ability and experiences, body perception, meditation, etc. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Details: 578-0303.

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

Jazz Dance Workshop 7-8 p.m., $5, with Pat Robertson at the Oak Tree in Bellevue. Details 788-5030.

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

Hike with Animal Shelter Dogs every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting May 16, meet at Adams Gulch.

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

Women’s Entrepreneurial Group, 6 p.m. potluck. First Wed. of the month. Details: Wendy Isen. 622-8864.

High Country Swingers Dance Classes at the Grange Hall in Hailey. 7:30 p.m. $3, Details: 788-1967.

 

THURSDAY

Wildflower Walks 9:30 a.m. (May 10, 17, 24 and 31) Stanley Lake Road turnoff. Details: 774-3513.

Storytime with Grandma Dorothy at the Hailey Public Library, 3:30-4:15 p.m. stories, video and crafts for 3-5 year olds.

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

St. Thomas Episcopal Church Rector’s Bible Study, noon.

De-mystifying Depression 6:30-9 p.m. $180. Jeanne Pudoff (726-4212) and Julie Caldwell (725-2071) six-week workshop at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Ketchum.

Bald Mountain Rugby Football Club practices 5:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Soccer Field.

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

The Parent Organization meets the first Thursday of each month, in the Middle School Library. 7 p.m.

 

FRIDAY

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

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.

 

SATURDAY

Twin Falls Farmer’s Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. At the Grocery Outlet/Kmart parking lot. Through October 27.

Stitch Group at Isabel’s Needlepoint knitting and needlepoint, $5, 1-4 p.m., The Galleria, Ketchum.

SUNDAY

St. Thomas Episcopal Church Eucharist 8 a.m., Choral Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Adult Class, 11:15 a.m.

Ketchum Christian Fellowship 10:30 a.m. at the Ketchum Information Center meeting room. Pastor David Rubinstein: 788-6133.

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

High Touch Jin Shin Acupressure at the Oak Tree in Bellevue. 3-6 p.m. Details: 578-0303.

NAMI Family to Family, free education and support for families with relatives who have mental illness. Light on the Mountain Church in Elkhorn’s old pro shop. Every Sunday for 10 weeks thereafter. 1-3:30 p.m. Details: Nancy 788-4347, Tewa 788-0821.

Group Meditation downstairs at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Sun Valley Rd. Ketchum. 6:30 p.m. Call 788-9798.

Argentine Tango, and Rumba classes at the Hailey Grange Hall. Beginners welcome. Call for times, as they vary weekly: 788-4929.

MONDAY

Univ. of Idaho Master Gardeners answer questions and diagnose plant problems, 1-4 p.m. Blaine County Extension Office, 117 N. River St., Hailey. 788-5585.

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.

Awareness Training at the Bald Mountain Meditation Center. Five sessions. 5:30 p.m. Details: Tom Prtitcher 726-3770.

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

Group Meditation downstairs at Oak Tree, Bellevue. 6:30 p.m. Details: 788-9798.

Blaine County Democratic Meeting, 2nd Mon. of every month. Information Center Meeting Room in Ketchum, 7 p.m.

 

TUESDAY

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

Stitch Group at Isabel’s Needlepoint knitting and needlepoint, $5, 5-7 p.m. The Galleria, Ketchum.

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.

Bald Mountain Rugby Football Club practices Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Soccer Field.

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. Every second Tuesday at 7 p.m., Women’s Resource Center, Hailey. Details: Reggie Swindle 788-3034 or Gwen Smith 726-8016.

Figure Drawing Group at the Oak Tree, Bellevue, 7-9 p.m. $10, bring own materials. Details: 578-0303.

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

Red Cross CPR/First Aid classes, 718 Shoshone St., Twin Falls. Through July. Details: 733-6464.

Community Supported Agriculture offers a share of local organic produce delivered to the Sawtooth Botanical Garden weekly. Details: 726-9358.

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Idaho. Display in the Hailey Public Library. 788-2036.

Early Start pre-school and day care are now accepting registration for summer and fall programs,. 217 N. River St. Hailey Details: 788-3295.

CSI Continuing education classes: Dog Training Mon. and Thu., 6:30 p.m. - 7 :30 p.m., June 4-14. Watercolor class, Sat., May 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. WRHS. Details: 788-2038.

 

MULTI-DAYS

Hailey Public Library Travel Photo "Keep on Clickin’!" contest, entry deadline is May 26. Details: 788-2036

Feldenkrais Method classes Tue., 12-1 p.m. Blaine County Fitness; Wed., 12:15-1:15 p.m. SV Athletic Club; Thu., 12-1 p.m. Sacred Cow and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Blaine County Fitness.

Youth Art Show in the ERC Gallery through May. Leadville Avenue and Sixth Street in Ketchum.

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

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

Yoga at the Gateway taught by Ann Anderson, Tue. and Thu. 7:30 - 8:45 p.m., Wed. 9-10:30 a.m., Sat. and Sun. 9:30-11 a.m. Details: 788-7668.

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

Free child wellness clinic 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. Wed. and 3:30 p.m. Thu. For details, call 788-2036.

Wood River Bridge on Mon. 6:45 p.m. at Blaine County Senior Center, Hailey. On Wed. at 6:45 p.m. and Thu. at 2:45 p.m. at The Harker Center, Elkhorn at Sun Valley. Team game at the Harker Center on the first Sun. each month at 12:45 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

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

Super-Supper Dining Room. Free dinners by Wood River Valley religious organizations. St. Charles Church Parish Hall. To help out call Margie Hill at 788-9363. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 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 Tue., Wed. and Fri. 788-3468.

Jiu Jitsu classes at the Gateway in Hailey. Fri. 6:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 11:30 a.m., Details: Tony 788-2219.

CSI classes at Blaine County Center, Hailey: Details: 788-2038.

 

UPCOMING

Pre-natal Breastfeeding Successfully, May 23, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. In the Baldy Conference room, St. Luke’s WRMC 727-8410.

Discovering and treating food and enviromental sensitivites and allergies, May 24, with Dr. Stephan Siele at Ascension Holistic Health Cetner 180 W. 1st St. St. Ketchum. 5:30 p.m. 622-9400.

Fifth District High School Rodeo Finals, May 24-26 the spring circuit’s district finals at Gooding, nightly at 7 p.m. Carey and Wood River hands competing. Adults $4.

Young at Art, May 26, sponsored by Education Foundation of Blaine County, Blaine County public school students and teachers, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. All proceeds to benefit BCSD. Details: 788-2296.

Sun Valley Mountain Wellness Festival, May 25-28 fourth annual celebration of wellness approaches to living, sponsored by the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber of Commerce. Over 70 programs, keynote presentations, displays, fun run and more. 726-3423.

Argentine Tango Workshop, May 25-27, with Brooke Burdett. Details: 788-4929.

Parking Lot Sale, May 26 & 27, Speigel School of Perfroming Arts fund-raising event. Desginer boutique wear, no junk. Northwood Way, in Ketchum next to Sun Valley Garden Center.

Hailey Springfest, May 26-27 sponsored by the Hailey Chamber of Commerce based at Roberta McKercher Park.

Super Sitter Seminar, pre-register by May 30. St Lukes WRMC starts June 9, 12:30-4:30 p.m., $15.

19th Annual Greek Food Festival, June 1-2, Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 27th & Bannock, in Boise. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Details: 887-9814.

Qu Gong master John Cole, June 1, teaching individuals and health practicioners how to cultivate qi (chi), Details: Diane Whiting 788-1731.

Papoose Club annual plant sale, June 9 at Webb Nursery in Ketchum, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Live History Day, June 9, Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Junction 1-84 and US highway 93, Jerome.


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