Friday, Jan. 11
BC Senior Connection, noon meal, pork roast. 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey. Details: 788-3468 or wrvseniors.com.
"Setting Your 2008 Business Goals" Brown Bag Lunch, 12-1:15 p.m. Presented by Jima Rice, Zion's Bank conference room, 291 Washington Ave., Ketchum. Free to Jigsaw members and $8 non-members. Details: jimasv@cox.net.
Carey School Girls, Boys Basketball, home Northside Conference games vs. Shoshone at Carey School gym. Girls' and boys' JV games 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 6 p.m. and varsity boys 7:30 p.m.
WRHS Girls Basketball, Great Basin Conference West games at Burley. JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.
WRHS Wrestling, the Wolverines compete today and Saturday, Jan. 12 in the Madison Invitational tournament, Rexburg.
World Religions: Understanding as a Path to Unity and Compassion, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church with Peter Hodges, BSU philospy faculty. Saturday, noon at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Light on the Mountains. Each class $12. Details: Valerie Skonie 788-6373.
Diamonte Wellness Group Open House, Introduction to alcohol and drug treatment, 6 p.m. 418 N. River St., Suite 21 E, Hailey. Details: 721-2920.
Sun Valley Suns, men's ice hockey game vs. Innisfail Eagles from Alberta, Canada, 7 p.m., Sun Valley Skating Center. General admission $8 adults, $5 kids 6-18, free kids 5-and-under. Absolutely no beverages brought into the rink.
Saturday, Jan. 12
Craters of the Moon Winter Ecology Course, through Jan. 13, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. both days, Craters of the Moon. Details: 788-9686.
Avalanche Basics Field Session, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Field looking at the snowpack and avalanche terrain. Prepare to be out all day and travel on the snow with touring skis, skins or snowshoes. Must attend a classroom session to go in the field. Details: 622-0095 or sawtoothavalanche.com.
WRHS Boys Basketball, non-conference games at Filer. Freshmen 1 p.m., JV 2:30 p.m., varsity 4 p.m.
Community School Girls Basketball, home Northside Conference games vs. Richfield at The Fish Tank, Sun Valley. JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.
WRHS Girls Basketball, home Great Basin Conference West games vs. Minico of Rupert, at the high school gym, Hailey. JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m. Make-up game from Jan. 4.
Sun Valley Suns, men's ice hockey game vs. Innisfail Eagles from Alberta, Canada, 7 p.m., Sun Valley Skating Center. General admission $8 adults, $5 kids 6-18, free kids 5-and-under. Tonight's game is a benefit for the Girls on the Run program.
Sunday, Jan. 13
Soldier Mountain YSL Hero Enduro Races, Youth Ski League J3-J6 (ages 8-13) 2-run race at Soldier Mountain Ski Area north of Fairfield, sponsored by Soldier Mountain Alpine Racing. First giant slalom run featuring a pro bump at 11 a.m., second run single-gate "hero gate" slalom 1 p.m. Entry $11. Details, Ken Corrock 726-8472.
42nd Annual Sun Valley Ski Club Reunion Week, at the Sun Valley resort. Registration 5:30-8 p.m. in the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room.
B/B+ Senior Hockey League, games at Sun Valley Skating Center. At 4 p.m., Rangers vs. Coyotes; 5:15 p.m. Devils vs. Wild; 6:30 p.m. Flyers vs. Hawks; 7:45 p.m. Bruins vs. Sharks; and 9 p.m. Canadiens vs. Bad Dogs. The Blues have the bye.
Mexican Folk Family Event, 3-5 p.m. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey. Details: 726-9491.
Open Adult Basketball, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Community Campus gym, Hailey.
Sutton & Sons Men's Basketball League, Community Campus gym, Hailey. 11 a.m., Whiskey Jacques vs. Vazquez Construction; 12:15 p.m., Soundwave/Rocky Mtn. Hardware vs. Hailey Auto Exchange; 1:30 p.m., Growing Concern vs. Sutton & Sons; 2:45 p.m., Professional Roofing vs. Little Wood Builders/Buffalo Lamb; at 4 p.m., Jivaro Headhunters vs. Sturges Productions.
Monday, Jan. 14
BC Senior Connection, breakfast at The Kneadery in Ketchum, 9 a.m.
Over 60 & Fit Class, 9--10 a.m. Community Campus gym. Hailey.
Massage Therapy, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. by appointment at Blaine County Senior Connection, Hailey, $10 half hour, $20 for hour. Sign-up 788-3468.
Soldier Mountain Downhills/Intermountain Cup, first of 3 days of racing for A, J1, J2 and J3 junior alpine racers at Soldier Mountain Ski Area north of Fairfield. Downhill training 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hosted by Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation.
Noon Basketball, free. Noon-2 p.m. Community Campus gym, Hailey.
Atkinson Park Basic Skating Skills Program, for grades 2-5, directed by Dawn Peterson, meets at the Ketchum park's outdoor skating rink 3 p.m. Mondays for 5 weeks, cost $30. Sign up 726-7820.
Kids After School Climbing Team, Winter I session through Feb. 14. Elementary ages, Tuesday and Thursday 2:45-3:45 p.m. 12 and over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Details: 727-9622.
42nd Annual Sun Valley Ski Club Reunion Week, at the Sun Valley resort. Highlight today is the ever-popular Austrian Night 6:30-9 p.m. at Carol's Dollar Mountain Lodge.
Community School Boys Basketball, home JV game vs. ISDB of Gooding, 5 p.m. in The Fish Tank, Sun Valley.
The Basics of Watercolor with Susan Perin, through Friday, Jan. 18, The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey. Details: 726-9491.
Meditation: How, When and Why, Light On the Mountains Spiritual Center, Kethcum. Class includes 20 minute meditation practice. Details: 7688-6373.
Coed Volleyball, 7:30-10 p.m. Community Campus gym, Hailey. Drop-in fee $2.
Senior Hockey League, game at Sun Valley Skating Center. 8:40 p.m., Grumpy's/SV Auto Club vs. Yoga College of India.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Winter Feast for the Soul, 40-day meditation will begin at various valley locations. Details: Valerie Skonie 788-6373.
Soldier Mountain Downhills/Intermountain Cup, A, J1, J2 and J3 junior alpine racers at Soldier Mountain Ski Area north of Fairfield. Downhill training 10 a.m. and first DH at noon. Hosted by Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation.
42nd Annual Sun Valley Ski Club Reunion Week, at Sun Valley resort. Bradford Cup Memorial alpine giant slalom 10:30 a.m. on Warm Springs side of Baldy. Free to ski club members. No-host lunch 12-2 p.m. Trail Creek Cabin.
Free Snowboard Clinic at Rotarun Ski Area, offered by the South Valley Snowboard Team/SVSEF, 4-6 p.m. plus Jan. 16-17 at Rotarun Ski Area west of Hailey. For boys and girls ages 7-12. Sign up: Mike Connelly at 721-0856 or Andy Gilbert 726-4129.
BC Senior Connection, table tennis, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m.; board meeting 8:30 a.m.; blood pressure check 11 a.m. Noon meal, meat loaf and gravy. Exercise 1:15 p.m. Ketchum. 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey. Details: 788-3468 or visit wrvseniors.com.
Breast Cancer Support Group, facilitated by licensed clinical social worker Gay Miremont, Noon-1 p.m. St. Luke's WRMC River Run Rooms.
Hailey Ice Hockey for Boys, for boys grades K-5, Tuesdays 3-4:30 p.m. through Feb. 12 at McKercher Park, Hailey, with coach John Olson, cost $30. Details, Bege Reynolds 788-3325.
Basic Avalanche Program for Snowmachiners, 7-8 p.m. Woodside Motorsports, Hailey. Optional field session- Saturday Jan. 19. Details: 622-0095 and Daily Avalanche Advisory hotline: 622-8027.
"Built of Living Stones," Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 206 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 7-8 p.m. Older children and adults. Meet main church to explore new church building followed by social hour. Details: 622-3432.
Blaine County Democrats, 5 p.m. Heritage and Ski Museum. Forest Service Park. Ketchum. Practice run of Democratic Party's Caucus Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Community Campus in Hailey. Everyone welcome. Details: 726-6435.
High School seniors scholarships deadline, Idaho State Board of Education. boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/index.asp.
WRHS Girls Basketball, home Great Basin Conference West games vs. Jerome at the high school gym, Hailey. JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.
Community School Girls, Boys Basketball, home Northside Conference games vs. Camas County of Fairfield at The Fish Tank in Sun Valley. Boys' JV 4:30 p.m., girls' varsity "Senior Night" 6 p.m. and boys' varsity 7:30 p.m.
Carey School Girls Basketball, home "Senior Night" Northside Conference varsity game vs. Dietrich, 6 p.m. at Carey School gym.
Sutton & Sons Men's Basketball League, Community Campus gym, Hailey. At 7:30 p.m. Jivaro Headhunters vs. Growing Concern. 8:45 p.m., Sutton & Sons vs. Professional Roofing; 10 p.m., Whiskey Jacques vs. Hailey Auto Exchange.
Community School Boys Basketball, Northside Conference games at Shoshone. Boys' JV 6 p.m. and varsity 7:30 p.m.
ONGOING
WEDNESDAY
Racing for Recovery, support group for drug and alchol free lifestyle, The Sun Club South, 418 North River Street, Hailey, 7 p.m. Families welcome. Free. Details: 720-5947.
THURSDAY
Search and Rescue, monthly meeting 2nd Thursdays, 6 p.m. Location TBA. Details: 785-5555 ext.6.
FRIDAY
Rick Hall from Hearing Counselors, Blaine County Senior Connection, 2nd Friday of each month. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to anyone. 721 3rd Ave. S., Hailey. Appointments: 788-3468
SATURDAY
Silver Creek Preserve Winter Walk, Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe, 10-11:30 a.m. with manager Danya Gross. Snow dependent, call ahead for equipment to bring. Free. Details: 788-7910.
SUNDAY
Seventh Day Adventist Church, 10 a.m. child care available. 705 Main St. Hailey. 788-9448
MONDAY
Alanon group meets 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Sun Club, 271 2nd St. E, Ketchum.
TUESDAY
Children First Parent Advocacy Group for children with special needs. Meets 2nd Tuesday 7 p.m., Center for Community Health, Hailey. Details: Reggie Swindle 788-3034.
MISCELLANEOUS
NAMI Family to Family, free education and support for families with relatives who have mental illness. Center for Community Health, 309 S. Main St. Hailey. Also, "Hearts and Minds," viewing available, Details: Tom 720-3337.
MULTI-DAYS
Overeaters Anonymous, Sun Club, 2nd St. Ketchum. Monday noon. Wednesday 5 p.m. Friday noon. Saturday 10 a.m. Details: 726-3165.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Blaine County Commission: Special meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 6 p.m. Old Blaine County Courthouse. Commissioners listen to public testimony on draft travel plan for managing U.S. Bureau of Land Management lands in south Wood River Valley.
Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission: Regular meeting, Thursday, Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m. Old Blaine County Courthouse. Commissioners discuss proposed cluster development for Crystal Creek Ranch, formerly Diamond Dragon Ranch.
Hailey City Council: Regular Meeting, Monday, Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m. City Hall.
Bellevue City Council: Regular meeting, Monday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. City Hall.
Blaine County Commission: Regular meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m., Old Blaine County Courthouse.
ENTERTAINMENT
SUN VALLEY
Sun Valley Inn Lobby Lounge, Brooks Hartell, Monday through Saturday, 4-7 p.m.
Duchin Lounge, Leana Leach, 3-5 p.m. Paul Tillotson, 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Joe Fos Trio, 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Bruce Innes 9 p.m. Monday. Sun Valley Trio 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Lodge Dining Room, Sun Valley Trio nightly at dinner. Sunday Brunch: Leana Leach.
The Ram Restaurant, Larry Harshbarger on piano nightly at dinner.
Boiler Room, Mike Murphy 5 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. show, $10. Karaoke 9:30 p.m. Drinks specials (no cover), Wednesday. The Fabulous Vuarnettes, 5 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. show, $15. Karaoke 9:30 p.m. Drinks specials (no cover), Thursday. Comedy Series 2008 featuring Leif Skyving and Ryan Wingfield. 5:30 p.m. doors, 6:30 p.m. show, $10. Karaoke 9:30 p.m. $3 off cover with SV Ski Pass, Friday. "Forever Plaid," 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, $12. Kids 12 and under free, Sunday. Mike Murphy 5 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. show. $10, Tuesday.
KETCHUM
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" a tour by St. Thomas Children's Playhouse, Hailey Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Wednesday. Community Library, Ketchum, 3 p.m. Free. Saturday. Emmanuel Church, Hailey, 3 p.m. $10. Sunday. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Ketchum, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. $10. Wood River Valley Children's Arts Festival, Community Campus, Hailey, 10 a.m. Free. Saturday, Jan. 26. Emmanuel Church, Hailey, 3 p.m. $10. Sunday, Jan. 27.
Papa Hemi's Hideaway, Paul Benoit, Wednesday. Cheryl Mae Grace, Friday. Hat Trick, Saturday. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Whiskey Jacques, Karaoke Budweiser promotion Wednesday. DJ Locomotive Thursday. Cosmic Beans Friday. Finn Riggins with Damphools Saturday.
BELLEVUE
Silver Dollar Saloon, Kim Stocking band, Friday. Karaoke, Saturday, 9 p.m.
UPCOMING
Wake Up With Hailey, Jan. 16, 821 Countryside Blvd., 8:30-9:30 a.m. Details: 788-3484.
"Living in the Question, Interfaith Service, Dinner & Dialogue," Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m. service, 6 p.m. dinner, 6:30-8 p.m. interfaith dialogue with clergy from several spiritual centers. St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Ketchum.
42nd Annual Sun Valley Ski Club Reunion Week, Jan. 16, at Sun Valley resort. Tollerup Cup Nordic race 10:30 a.m. at Sun Valley Nordic Center. Annual Membership and Board of Governors meetings, 3:30-6 p.m.
Soldier Mountain Downhills/Intermountain Cup, Jan. 16, final day of racing for A, J1, J2 and J3 junior alpine racers at Soldier Mountain Ski Area north of Fairfield. Downhill heats 10 a.m. and noon. Hosted by the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation.
Hailey Ice Hockey for Girls, Jan. 16, for girls grades K-5, Wednesdays 3-4:30 p.m. through Feb. 13 at McKercher Park, Hailey, with coach Bege Reynolds, cost $30. Details, call Reynolds 788-3325.
Anne Reed Gallery Apres Ski Walk Through, Jan. 16, 4:30 p.m. Ketchum. Details: 726-3036.
Parent Teacher Conferences, Jan. 16, 4:30-8 p.m. at Wood River Middle School in Hailey. Conferences also held at Carey School. Grades 7-12.
WRHS Boys Basketball, Jan. 16, home Great Basin Conference West games vs. Jerome at high school gym, Hailey. Freshmen 4:30 p.m., JV 6 p.m., varsity 7:30 p.m.
42nd Annual Sun Valley Ski Club Reunion Week, Jan. 17, at the Sun Valley resort. Reunion dinner dance 6:30-10 p.m. at Sun Valley Lodge.
AED Heartsaver CPR, Jan. 17, learn to use Automated External Defibrillator at American Heart Association course, 6-9 p.m. St. Luke's WRMC River Run Rooms. Fee $40, good for beginners and renewal of certifications. Pre-registration: 727-8733.
Advocates Mentors Recruitment Night, Jan. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Volunteers needed for mentor program. 114 W. Croy St. Hailey. Details: 788-4191.
Hailey Ice Free Skating, Jan. 17, through Feb. 15, Middle and hHigh school students, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Details: 726-8318.
Company of Fools presents "The Second City," Jan. 18-19, Liberty Theatre, Hailey. 7 p.m. $25 lower reserved seating and $20 balcony reserved seating. Details: 578-9122.
Hailey Beginning and Intermediate Figure Skating, Jan. 18, through Feb. 15, Girls and boys 7 and up, 3-3:30 p.m. and 4-4:30 p.m. 5-week session, $35. Details: 721-7117 or 788-3325.
Hailey Adult Figure Skating Coffee Club, Jan. 18, through Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lesson 11:30 a.m. $5 drop in. Details: 721-7117.
YMCA School's Out Day, Jan. 18, 1-5 spaces, $45 day members and $60 day non-members. Details: 727-9622.
YMCA Teen Night, Jan. 19, Ages 13-18, 7-10 p.m. Ketchum. $5 members and $7 non-members. Details: 727-9622.
Galena Winter Benefit and Auction, Jan. 19, 12th annual fundraiser to support Galena Lodge, dinner, dance and auction, Sun Valley Inn's Limelight Room, 6:30 p.m. Details: 788-2117.
"Birding on Snowshoes" Jan. 19, hosted by the ERC, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. An adventure viewing birds in the Silver Creek area. Carpools meet Hailey Park and Ride, corner of River St. and Bullion St. Free to ERC members, Donation to ERC requested ($15) for non- members and ($25) for families of 3 or more. Register: 726-4333.
Four-on-four, no-goalies, pond hockey tournament, Jan. 20, Hailey Ice, at Roberta McKercher Park, Hailey. 10 a.m. three divisions mixed, 17 and under, and 18 and over. $40 per team, includes at least two games, barbecue, drinks prizes. Register: 788-2117 by Friday, Jan. 18.
Galena Day, Jan. 20, Free ski tours, discounted lunches and fun. 24 miles north of Ketchum on Hwy.75. Details: 726-4010.
North Valley Trails Ski Free Day, Jan. 20, Details: 788-2117.
Get Ready for the Boulder Clinic, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. 23 miles north of Ketchum on Hwy.75. Details: 726-4010.
Company of Fools presents The Second City Workshop, Jan. 20, 2-4 p.m. Liberty Theatre, Hailey. 16 years and older, Class limit 15. $40. Details: 788-6520.
4th Annual Heart of the Valley Contest Awards, Jan. 23, Reception, 6 p.m., Images of Nature Gallery, Ketchum. Details: 788-3947.
A Winter Feast: A Cooking Class, Jan. 23, Sawtooth Botanical Garden, Ketchum. 6-8 p.m. $30 members and $35 non-members. Chef Courtney Burns brings organic garden indoors demonstrating the creation of a winter feast. Drinks and appetizers will accompany the class. Limited 15 participants. Register: 726-9358.
World-Class mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer, Jan. 24, The Community School Theater, Sun Valley, 7 p.m. Details: 622-3955.
Special Evening Docent Tour, Jan. 24, Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Ketchum. Tour given in Spanish 5:30 p.m. Details:726-9491.
Hospice kid's group, Jan. 24 open to anyone ages 6 to 16 who has a family member being treated for cancer. 4-5 p.m. WR Hospice office, 507 First Ave. N. in Ketchum. Details: 726-8464.
Matt Fliner Trio and Brother Mule, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey. Details: 720-4363.
"Dances at an Exhibition" 2008 Footlight Dance Company School Tour and Community Performance, Jan. 26, Hemingway Elementary School, Ketchum. 8:15 a.m. Carey School, 1:30 p.m. Details: 788-3481.
Idaho Dept Parks & Rec. Basic Avalanche Program for Snowmachiner, Jan. 26, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fairfield Forest Service Office classroom & Chimney Creek field session Sign Up & Information Contact: Todd Wernex (208) 514-2413.
Wood River Arts Alliance Children's Arts Festival, Jan. 26, free event for ages 5-12, children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration 9:15 a.m. Workshops and performances 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Community Campus, Hailey. Details: 578-7720.
BCRD Ski the Rails Saturday Jan. 26, Cross country ski tour along the Wood River Trails. 10 a.m. start, aid stations along the route and lunch at the Sun Valley Brewery. Free. Details: 788-2117.
Erik Weihenmayer Ski Clinic, Jan. 26, Sun Valley ski clinic with Sun Valley Adaptive Sports, latest techniques on teaching visually impaired how to ski. Details: 726-9298.
Capitol Steps, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Community Campus, Hailey. $25 members, $30 non-members and $5 children 12 and under. Details: 726-9491.
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Jan. 27, Wood River Valley affiliate begins "Family-to-Family", free 10-week education series, Light on the Mountains, 12-2 p.m. Details: 788-4347.
"Reflections on Political Service," Jan. 28, with Jon Thorson, 12-1:30 p.m. Presented by Jima Rice, A Taste of Thai, 106 N. Main St., Hailey. $15 Jigsaw members and $20 non-members. Details: jimasv@cox.net.
Avalanche Awareness Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 2, Details: 622-0095 and Daily Avalanche Advisory hotline: 622-8027.
Embracing the Sourt of Artistic Inspiration: Mixed-media Idea Generating Process with Lauren Mantecon, Jan. 28-Feb. 1,The Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Hailey. Details: 726-9491.
"Dances at an Exhibition" 2008 Footlight Dance Company School Tour and Community Performance, Jan. 28, The Community School, Sun Valley. 11:10 a.m. Details: 788-3481.
C.A.S.T. Showcase, Jan. 29, nexStage Theatre, Ketchum. Details: 726-4TKS.
Avalanche Awareness Program, Jan. 29, 7-8 p.m. Community Campus, Room 301, Hailey. Details: 622-0095 and Daily Avalanche Advisory hotline: 622-8027.
"Dances at an Exhibition" 2008 Footlight Dance Company School Tour and Community Performance, Jan. 31, Wood River High School, 9:30 a.m. Details: 788-3481.
Friends of the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center Annual Fund Raiser and Raffle, Jan 31-Feb. 2, 6 p.m. Best of Banff Film Festival, nexStage Theatre, Ketchum. Details: 622-0095 and Daily Avalanche Advisory hotline: 622-8027.
Avalanche Transceiver Clinic, Feb. 1, 1-2:30 p.m. Avalanche Rescue Training Park, Sun Valley Rd. Details: 622-0095 and Daily Avalanche Advisory hotline: 622-8027.
