Wednesday June 15
Hikin’ Buddies
9:30AM to 1PM/ Adams Gulch / Ketchum
The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley is kicking off another year of its popular Hikin’ Buddies program at Adams Gulch! All are welcome to join in throughout the summer, weather permitting. Meet at the Adams Gulch trailhead from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
At Hikin’ Buddies, attendees can take a Shelter dog for a hike or hang out and socialize some of the smaller dogs and puppies. It is a great opportunity to meet some of the Shelter’s adoptable dogs as well as to learn more about the organization. No appointment is necessary. Also, the Shelter will now be doing adoptions at Adams Gulch during Hikin’ Buddies. Call (208) 788-4351 to learn more about the program.
Thursday June 16
Hailey Farmers’ Market
2-6PM / Main Street / Hailey
Everyone loves a farmers’ market and the Wood River Valley Hailey Farmers’ Market is one of the best. It will start its weekly Thursday event on June 16, running through October 13. The market is full of local and regional producers selling organic fruits, vegetables and flowers (seasonally available), honey, cheese, eggs, meats, baked goods, artisan breads, pies and other desserts, jams, jellies, sauces and dressings.
The market also features local artisan crafts including jewelry, pottery, handmade wood products, cutting boards, dog bowls and more. Don’t forget to bring an outdoor market basket along, or buy one there. The Wood River Valley Hailey Farmers’ Market is located on Main Street between Carbonate and Galena streets in the lot just north of Sturtos Hailey. Visit wrfarmersmarket.org to learn more.
Thursday June 16
Free Evening Exhibition Tour
5:30PM / The Center / Ketchum
Enjoy a glass of wine and tour the Craters of the Moon exhibition with The Center’s curators and gallery guides. Coinciding with the National Park Service Centennial, Craters of the Moon is an exhibition in two parts celebrating the unique landscape at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
An exhibition in the gallery at The Center, Ketchum, features artwork ranging from paintings, drawings and photographs to video, sound work and daguerreotypes, all created in response to Craters of the Moon. Additionally, large-scale sculptures by John Grade and Jason Middlebrook are installed at Craters of the Moon throughout summer 2016. Part of The Center’s BIG IDEA project, the Craters of the Moon exhibition will be on view through July 30 at The Center, Ketchum, and Craters of the Moon National Monument, Arco. Call (208) 726-9491 or email information@sunvalleycenter.org to learn more.
Thursday June 16
Authors Fortini & Kirn
6PM / Community Library / Ketchum
The Community Library will be hosting authors Amanda Fortini and Walter Kirn in conversation on Thursday in the lecture hall. The talk is part of the library’s “The West Where We Are” series and will focus on the pair’s writing craft in the context of the American West.
Amanda Fortini is an essayist and literary critic. Her essays and reviews appear in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The New Republic and Elle, among others. She is a contributing editor at T Magazine and Elle and a visiting professor at the University of Montana.
Walter Kirn is a novelist, essayist and literary critic. He is the author of eight books, most notably “Up in the Air.” He has reviewed books for New York Magazine, and has written for The New York Times Book Review and New York Times Sunday Magazine, as well as being a contributing editor for Time.
The library’s programs manager, Scott Burton, will moderate the discussion. For more information call (208) 806-2621 or email Scott Burton at sburton@comlib.org.
Friday June 17
Artist’s Evening
5-7PM / Wood River Fine Arts / Ketchum
Nationally renowned artist Michael Lynch draws professional artists from around the country to Ketchum for a plein air workshop sponsored by Wood River Fine Arts. The Denver-based artist will be in Ketchum for a five-day artist’s workshop beginning on Wednesday, June 15. Wood River Fine Arts will host an artist’s evening on Friday, June 17, at the gallery located in The Courtyard building at 360 East Avenue in Ketchum.
Michael Lynch’s distinctive painting style and masterful brushwork is admired by collectors and artists from around the country. The ethereal mood of Lynch’s work is a masterful blend of subtle color and an exquisite sense of value. Light seems to infuse the artist’s work, whether it be a winter snow scene in Colorado or a dramatic coastal seascape from northern California. Lynch’s credentials include exhibiting at the annual Prix de West Show in Oklahoma City and the Coors Invitational in Denver.
The workshop is a unique opportunity for students to learn from Michael Lynch and paint alongside seasoned professionals like Jill Carver and Kathryn Stats, who will be attending to expand their own personal knowledge and mastery of painting. Kathryn Stats was the instructor for Wood River Fine Arts’ inaugural workshop last June and is represented by the gallery in Ketchum. Jill Carver will be returning to Ketchum this fall as the featured instructor for the next gallery-sponsored workshop.
“Wood River Fine Arts is so excited to host these events in Ketchum,” says gallery owner Tom Bassett. “Bringing the greatest landscape painters working today to southcentral Idaho was an early goal when Sandy Gregorak and I first opened the gallery. The workshops have made a significant contribution to the art scene in Ketchum. The idea truly became reality when we met Kathryn Riedinger, whose tremendous energy and support have made these events possible.”
Friday June 17-19
Hailey Family Carnival
Noon to 11PM / Nelson Field / Hailey
Kids of all ages are invited to the 2nd Annual Hailey Family Carnival at Nelson field, behind the rodeo grounds in Hailey. With plenty of rides and a midway with fun carnival games and sweet treats like cotton candy and caramel apples, this is the full carnival deal. Hours are noon to 11 p.m. each day: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for unlimited rides are available for $20 advance purchase at Washington Federal in Hailey, or for $25 at the carnival. The Hailey Family Carnival is sponsored by Washington Federal and the Hailey Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday June 18-19
Firefighters’ Bash & Cook-Off
Various Times / Various Locations / Hailey
Come out to support the South Valley Firefighters! On Saturday, June 18, the High Street Band will be rocking the house starting at 9 p.m. at Sun Valley Brewery for the 2nd Annual South Valley Firefighters’ Bash. Tickets can be pre-purchased for $15 or $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Bellevue Fire Department, Hailey Fire Department, Wood River Fire and Rescue or at Sun Valley Brewery.
The fun doesn’t end there! Come out Sunday, June 19, from noon to 2 p.m. to Carbonate Street, between Main Street and 1st Avenue, to vote for the best chili dish. Trophies are awarded to the “Best Chili of the West.” Cost is $10 to sample and vote. There will be a dunk tank, live music and bounce house for the kids. Attendees can purchase a commemorative glass for $10, which will include their first beer. There is a special “Firefighter” brewed beer just for the occasion. For more information about this event contact Yanna Lantz at [Company Phone] or email at [Company E-mail].
Tuesday June 21
Youth Mental Health Course
8AM to 5PM / Community Campus / Hailey
The Youth Mental Health First-Aid USA curriculum is an eight-hour public education program that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.
This course will teach participants how to provide initial help and connect young people to professional, peer, social and self-help care. This course is designed for anyone who has children, works with children, employers or is involved in adolescent programs and services. Certificates of participation will be provided. Participation cost is $75 and registration is required. Contact rtinsley@blaineschools.org to reserve a spot. Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs at (208) 727-8733.
Tuesday June 21
Ketchum Farmers’ Market
2-6PM / Downtown Ketchum
The Wood River Farmers’ Markets offer seasonally available and locally grown and raised fruits, vegetables, eggs, sheep, goat, and cow cheeses, organic cuts of beef, chicken and lamb, fresh herbs, plant starts for the garden, prepared foods, jewelry, wood products and so much more. Live music is scheduled weekly and kids activities are available onsite. Come join in the fun, meet the farmers and artists who sell the homemade and homegrown products and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the open-air markets.
The Ketchum Farmers’ Market can be found in downtown Ketchum at the intersection of East Avenue and 4th Street, just east of Atkinsons’ Market and Giacobbi Square. Look for the tents. Visit wrfarmersmarket.org to learn more.
Tuesday June 21
Ketch’em Alive
7-9PM / Forest Service Park / Ketchum
Join the locals at Ketch’em Alive, one of the summer’s most loved free concert series. This week catch “The Heaters,” a longtime Valley favorite classic rock and dance party band. Picnics are welcome; food and drinks for sale.