Trails seal-coat project delayed
Following equipment breakdowns, the Wood River Trail seal-coat project will continue this week. The trail will be closed for seal coating from Gimlet Road to East Fork Road today, July 25, and tomorrow, July 26.
Although the section of trail will be closed during the seal-coating process, a signed detour will be available. However, it may not be suitable for road bikes, rollerblades, bike trailers or for night travel.
Seal coating is the process of applying an asphalt emulsion to seal the trail surface. After several years of regular use and exposure to the elements the worn asphalt surface will roughen and crack.
During the application and drying process it is important that trail users stay off the new surface for 48 hours, says a news release from Blaine County Recreation District.
For more information, call the district at 788-2117.
Bellevue Fire slates fundraiser
The Bellevue Fire Department will hold its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Bellevue City Park from noon to 9 p.m.
The event will help raise money for new equipment, the maintenance of existing equipment and the "Burnout Fund."
Anyone interested in assisting the event with monetary, raffle, or food and beverage items can contact Greg Beaver at 788-9277.
Rideshare Trip Trackers due
It's time to get your Trip Trackers submitted to Wood River Rideshare. The Smart Moves End of Season Party is Sunday, July 29, from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Hop Porter Park in Hailey. Trip Trackers are due by Thursday, July 26. You can submit by:
· E-mail jason@wrrs.org.
· Mail P.O. Box 244, Ketchum, 83340.
· Fax to 726-2429 with attention: Jason Miller.
There will be lots of great prizes including bikes, gear, restaurant gift certificates and more. And don't forget to take part in the Ride the Rails event on the Wood River Trail from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. before heading to the Smart Moves Party.
Littlewood Anglers host festival
Carey Community, Recreation, Enhancement Works (C.R.E.W.) is sponsoring the first "Littlewood Anglers Festival," which will take place on Saturday, July 28, to celebrate the local fishing venues surrounding Carey.
Registration will open at 7 a.m. at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in Carey and will costs $20 for participants 14 years and older and $10 for those 13 and under. This cost includes a continental breakfast. Pre-register by July 21 and save $5.
Cash prizes will be awarded in both age groups for weight, length, ugliness and colorfulness of fish. There will also be raffle prizes for participants. Judging will begin at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds and the after-fishing festivities will include live music, food and fun.
Area fishing locations include Carey Lake, Heyspur Hatchery, Little Wood Reservoir, Big Wood River, Silver Creek or Magic Reservoir. For more information, contact Rob Peck at (208) 823-4440.
Head to the Cabaret
The Main Street Cabaret will begin at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, and run through Sunday, July 29, at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. The cabaret-styled evening of show tunes will be presented by Laughing Stock Theatre Co. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for food and refreshments.
For more information and tickets ($20), call 726-4tks.
Hear Fourth Street tunes
The Music on the Plaza summer concert series on the Fourth Street Heritage Corridor continues on Thursday, July 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Charlotte Kendrick and Dan Rowe. The concerts are sponsored by the Sun Valley-Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau and are free. People are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy.
Business After Hours set
Members and guests are invited to "Business After Hours" on Thursday, July 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Tails West Gallery at 271 Second Ave. North, in Ketchum. This is a monthly opportunity to meet new members and is sponsored by the Sun Valley-Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau.
