Wed Feb 5
Minidoka Civil Liberties Symposium
6-7:30PM / Community Library / Ketchum
As part of its Winter Read and focus on the Minidoka National Historic Site and Japanese American incarceration during World War II, The Community Library will host a free talk with civil rights investigator Jessica Asai. Asai will speak to the legacy of Minoru Yasui’s Supreme Court case protesting the wartime incarceration and the implications for citizenship and civil liberties today. The Minidoka Civil Liberties Symposium is a partnership of Friends of Minidoka, the National Park Service, Boise State University, and the ACLU of Idaho.
Taizé Service
5:30PM / St. Thomas Church / Ketchum
Taizé is a weekly candlelit service of meditative silence, song and prayer. Everyone is welcome to attend. St. Thomas Episcopal Church is located at 201 Sun Valley Road.
Creative Jump In
6PM / SV Museum of Art / Ketchum
The second Creative Jump In, “On Being Thoreau,” will be led by esteemed educator and Thoreau scholar Tim Price. Price has written and presented extensively on the philosophical and conceptual roots of the American public education system, including how the Transcendentalists have influenced its curriculum, policy and reform since the 19th century. This class will be repeated Feb. 12, at The Center, Ketchum.
Mongolian Forests
5:30PM / Hailey Public Library / Hailey
Paul Ries, former area ranger on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, will talk about his recent experiences leading natural resource teams in protected areas in Mongolia. Ries has led teams of specialists in Mongolia as part of a conservation corps working in 15 countries. He will provide an overview of critical challenges facing Mongolia’s forests in the area around the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. He will also highlight how climate change is affecting the forests, the people, and their interdependence. For information, call (208) 788-2036 or visit haileypubliclibrary.org.
Trivia Night
7-9PM / Limelight Hotel / Ketchum
Trivia night at Limelight Hotel every Wednesday, with drink specials and prizes for first-, second- and third-place winners. Two free games a night; teams can play both games or just one. Bring yourself and your friends for a night of games and specialty cocktails.
Wed Feb 5, Thu Feb 6, Fri Feb 7
Census Job Applications
10AM-2PM / Valley Libraries / Valley
Applications for census workers will be available with proctors on hand to answer any questions. These opportunities will be held Wednesday at Bellevue Public Library; Thursday at Hailey Public Library; and Friday at The Community Library in Ketchum. For more information, contact each library directly.
Wed Feb 5 & Thu Feb 6
Oscar Shorts
4:30 & 7PM / Magic Lantern / Ketchum
Sun Valley Museum of Art will screen all of the short films nominated for the 2020 Academy Awards. Wednesday night will be Live Action, and Thursday will feature Animated Shorts. The “Oscar Shorts” will also play next week, on Wednesday and Thursday. For tickets, call (208) 726-9491.
Thu Feb 6
Wake Up With The Chamber
8:30-10AM / SV Auto Club / Hailey
The Chamber of Hailey and the Wood River Valley, Windy City Arts and Sun Valley Auto Club will host businesses and the public at the free monthly Wake Up with the Chamber. Come on by before work for coffee, treats and to find out what’s happening. The Sun Valley Auto Club is located at 1911 Electra Lane in the Airport Industrial Park. For more information, contact The Chamber at Info@ValleyChamber.org, visit ValleyChamber.org or haileyidaho.com, or call (208) 788-3484.
Snowshoe With A Ranger
11AM / Galena Lodge / Galena
Free weekly Snowshoe with a Ranger tours run through March. Participants will meet on the porch of Galena Lodge, before taking a 1.5-mile, 2-hour tour exploring the history of mining at Galena Lodge and the winter ecology and tracking of the snowy landscape. Snowshoes can be rented at Galena Lodge. For more information, call (208) 727-5000.
Winterizing Your Nutritional Needs
12:15-1:15PM / St. Luke’s / Ketchum
A free Brown Bag Health Talk on nutritional needs, metabolism and activity levels during cold winter months will be overseen by registered dietitian Haley Willison. For more information, contact Erin Buell at (208) 727-8737.
Higher Ground Supper Club
5:30PM / The Argyros / Ketchum
Higher Ground’s Supper Club will be held to support the nonprofit’s recreation programs. For more information and to register, contact Erin at (208) 726-9298, ext. 103 or erin@highergroundusa.org.
Fri Feb 7 & Sat Feb 8
SV Suns Hockey
7PM / Campion Ice House / Hailey
The Suns take on the Bantam Beauties from Connecticut, Friday and Saturday. There are three 20-minute periods, games last two-and-a-half hours. Entry is adults $10, 10-18 years old $5 and kids 9 and under are free. Pro tip: Arrive early!
Sat Feb 8
Ski The Rails & Lunch
10PM / Wood River Trail / Ketchum to Hailey
The annual Ski the Rails ski tour will run from Ketchum to Hailey on the BCRD Wood River Trail, starting at Serenade Lane in Ketchum, or anywhere along the Wood River Trail. The trail will be groomed for both classic and skate skiing. The Sun Valley Brewery will offer a no-host après-ski lunch. Galena Lodge, Higher Ground, Mountain Humane, Hailey Public Library, Perry’s, Backwoods Mountain Sports and BCRD staff will host aid stations with snacks and beverages. The Hailey Public Library will offer StoryWalk, with the children’s book, “Over and Under the Snow,” at the Buttercup Road section. Free shuttle buses will travel north starting at 9:30 a.m. from Sun Valley Brewery with northbound buses leaving the Brewery through 2:45 p.m. Dogs are allowed on the buses; friendly and on leash. For more information, call the BCRD at (208) 578-5453 or visit bcrd.org.
Tax Assistance
11AM-4PM / Community Library / Ketchum
Blaine County residents with household incomes of less than $66,000 per year can get free income tax preparation assistance. IRS-certified volunteers will be available every Saturday until April 11, except Feb. 15 due to the Presidents’ Day holiday. The preparation assistance is part of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and is spearheaded by local resident Courtney Noble, who ran the United Way of King County’s free income tax preparation campaign in Seattle for several years.
Craft Workshop
10AM-3PM / Hailey House & Classroom / Hailey
The Craft Series Workshop will consist of a two-day bookmaking workshop taught by Twin Falls artist and art instructor Angela Batchelor, at The Hailey House & Classroom. It is open to students 18 years and older. Cost is $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers for both sessions. To register, visit svmoa.org or call the box office at (208) 726-9491.
Sun Feb 9
Library Open
12-5PM / Community Library / Ketchum
The private, nonprofit Community Library will now be open on Sunday afternoons. All regular services will be available. For more information, visit comlib.org.
Mon Feb 10
Still Life Painting
9AM-1PM / Botanical Garden / Ketchum
“Finding the Transcendental in Still Life Painting”—an immersive still-life painting workshop, will be led by Sun Valley-based artist Sarah Bird. The workshop will run through Friday, Feb. 14 at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden as part of The Center’s BIG IDEA project, The Bottomlessness of a Pond: Transcendentalism, Nature and Spirit. To register and for more information, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.
Story Time
10:30-11AM / Community Library / Ketchum
Story Time, held weekly in the Children’s Library with Lee Dabney, features themed story time with high-quality children’s books, songs, and a fun craft or activity. Story Time is suitable for ages 3 and up. For more information, visit comlib.org.
Baby Time
12-12:30PM / Hailey Library / Hailey
Baby Time will be held weekly for caregivers whose babies are aged 0-18 months. The drop-in program incorporates nursery rhymes, tickling and gestures to help parents teach babies language and motor skills. A registered nurse will be on hand the third Monday of each month. Details at haileypubliclibrary.org.
Souper Supper
5:30PM / St. Charles / Hailey
Held the second Monday of each month, Souper Supper is now in its 19th year serving the Wood River Valley. Everyone is welcome to enjoy full meals made by dedicated volunteers. For information, contact Claudie Goldstein at (208) 726-1183.
NAMI Family Support
6-7:30PM / Sun Club / Hailey
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition, to gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. These meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month, at 731 N. 1st Ave.
Tue Feb 11
Science Time
11AM / Community Library / Ketchum
Science Time is held weekly with local expert Ann Christensen in the Children’s Library’s treehouse. For more information and news on other events at The Community Library, visit comlib.org.
Cat Cozy Club
11AM-1PM / Mountain Humane / Hailey
Led by volunteer Jen Barth, the Cat Cozy Club will knit cat cozies for the adoptable cats. Yarn is provided and the club will be meeting the second Tuesday of each month. Enjoy a cup of coffee in Christie’s Cat Café, knit some cat cozies, and meet some new friends. For more information, call (208) 788-4351.
Cancer Support Group
5:30-6:30PM / St. Luke’s Clinic / Hailey
This information and support group will provide a connection to other people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Occupational therapist Kristin Biggins will do a yoga demonstration, and discuss lymphedema, a common side effect of cancer treatments. Call prior to attending for the first time, (208) 727-8733.
English As A Second Language
6-8PM / Community Library / Ketchum
Free English as a Second Language for adults, cada martes. Abierto a todos los idiomas que quieren aprender ingles o mejorar sus habilidades. ¡Gratis! Open to adults of all languages who want to learn English or improve skills.
Cuban Dance
7:30PM / The Argyros / Ketchum
The Havana-based Malpaso—Cuba’s first independent dance company—has grown to become one of the most internationally sought after in its short seven-year history. Malpaso is a passionate contemporary dance ensemble that embodies the rich culture of Havana. Under the leadership of choreographer and artistic director Osnel Delgado, the company works to bring Cuban contemporary dance into the 21st century by collaborating with top international choreographers and nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography. For tickets, (208) 726-7872 or theargyros.org.
Ping-Pong
7-10PM / The Mint / Hailey
Get your A-game on for a night of fun competition at The Mint’s weekly table-tennis nights. Bring a friend, eat some dinner, and grab a drink. The action gets hot. For more information, call (208) 788-6468.
Trivia Night
7:30PM / Sawtooth Brewery / Ketchum
Games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win stuff. Each night there will be two games consisting of three rounds each. All ages are welcome. Tuesday is in Ketchum, games on Thursday are at the Sawtooth Brewery & Tap House in Hailey.
LIVE MUSIC
Fri Feb 7
Silver Dollar Music
6PM & 9:30PM / Silver Dollar / Bellevue
Early music will begin at 6 p.m. with the Hurdy Gurdy Girls. DJ Diva will spin beginning at 9:30 p.m. There is never a cover at the iconic saloon. Free lifts home if needed.
Thu Feb 6-Mon Feb 10
Limelight Music
6PM / Limelight Hotel / Ketchum
In the Lounge, enjoy free live musical entertainment with Jimmy Mitchell on Thursday; Aaron Golay on Friday. Hart Gibson will play on Saturday, Travis McDaniel on Sunday and Mia Edsall on Monday. The family-friendly lounge also offers a play room and games for families to enjoy.
Fri Feb 7 & Sat Feb 8
River Run
2:30-5PM / River Run Lodge / Ketchum
After a lively day on or off the mountain, enjoy live après-ski music in the lodge every weekend. On Friday, Tylor & the Train Robbers will play. There is no cover and everyone is welcome.
Music At Whiskey’s
9PM / Whiskey Jacques’ / Ketchum
Music at Whiskey’s will feature Tylor & The Train Robbers on Friday. Secuestrado will perform on Saturday. Both bands have long ties to the Wood River Valley.
Sun Feb 8
Martin Taylor & Frank Vignola
7:30PM / The Argyros / Ketchum
Martin Taylor, one of the most accomplished jazz guitarists in the world, has recorded more than 100 albums and has worked with such iconic musicians as Stephane Grappelli, Charlie Byrd and Chet Atkins. Playing with him will be
Frank Vignola, one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing today. Guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, Vignola’s jaw-dropping technique explains why The New York Times calls him “one of the brightest stars of guitar today.” For tickets, call (208) 726-7872 or visit the argyros.org.