{"id":13078,"date":"2020-02-18T17:53:22","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T00:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/?p=13078"},"modified":"2020-02-18T17:53:22","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T00:53:22","slug":"calendar-49","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/18\/calendar-49\/","title":{"rendered":"Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wed Feb 19<\/h2>\n

Car Seat Safety Checks <\/strong><\/p>\n

2-4PM \/ St. Luke\u2019s Clinic \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

Proper installation is important in keeping your child safe. St. Luke\u2019s Children\u2019s Car Seat Program comes to the Wood River Valley once a month to help install car seats and teach proper installation, as well as provide information on recalls. Expecting parents may plan early in pregnancy to install your car seat. No appointment necessary. Meet outside the main entry. For information or additional appointment options, call (208) 814-7640 or (208) 727-8733.<\/p>\n

\"\"Drop-In ACT\/SAT Study Groups <\/strong><\/p>\n

4-5PM \/ Community Library \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The Community Library will offer free, drop-in, tutored ACT\/SAT study groups. Students can meet Wednesdays, through April 29, at The Community Library. The study groups will also be offered at the Hailey Public Library on Mondays. For more information, call (208) 788-2036 or The Community Library at (208) 806-2621.<\/p>\n

Book Discussion Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:15-6:45PM \/ Hailey Public Library \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

Pushing the Limits will continue with \u201cThe Deer Camp\u201d by Dean Kuipers. The Library is one of 100 rural public libraries nationwide to receive a grant from the National Science Foundation to host the adult discussion series in their community. For more information and to register for this free series, contact Kristin Fletcher at (208) 788-2036 or visit haileypubliclibrary.org.<\/p>\n

Taiz\u00e9 Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:30PM \/ St. Thomas Church \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

Taiz\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n

Eighth-Grade Student Transition<\/strong><\/p>\n

6-7PM \/ WRMS \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

All eighth-grade students and parents transitioning to ninth grade at Wood River High School are invited to a presentation, breakout sessions and Q&A about students\u2019 four-year plans, course selection, electives, and post-high-school planning.\u00a0On Friday, Feb. 21, these students can enter course selections into Skyward. For more information, visit blaineschools.org.<\/p>\n

Thu Feb 20<\/h2>\n

\"\"Snowshoe With A Ranger<\/strong><\/p>\n

11AM \/ Galena Lodge \/ Galena<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Understanding Lymphedema<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:15-1:15PM <\/em>\/ St. Luke\u2019s Wood River \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

Our lymphatic system is a vital component of the circulatory and immune systems.\u00a0When the lymphatic system is compromised, lymph fluid can collect and cause the potentially debilitating and incurable condition called lymphedema.\u00a0Kristin Biggins, occupational therapist, will explain how injury, illness, and treatment for diseases such as cancer can affect the lymphatic system, and will provide information on reducing risk, managing symptoms, and treatment options. In addition, Katie Quaglia, physical therapist, will provide information on cancer rehab services in the community. For more information, call (208) 727-8733.<\/p>\n

Chamber BAH <\/strong><\/p>\n

5-7PM \/ Caf\u00e9 Della \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

Business After Hours (BAH) will be held at Caf\u00e9 Della at 103 South Main Street. The community is invited to attend this free monthly event to meet local business owners and catch up on Chamber-related news and events. Food and beverages will be provided\u2014and don\u2019t forget to bring your business cards to enter in the BAH raffle. For more information, contact The Chamber at Mike@ValleyChamber.org, visit ValleyChamber.org or haileyidaho.com<\/a>, or call (208) 788-3484.<\/p>\n

College Admissions Talk<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:30-7PM \/ Community School \/ Sun Valley<\/em><\/p>\n

Sun Valley Community School\u2019s college counseling office will host a free and public presentation, \u201cNavigating the Selective College Admission Process,\u201d featuring guest speaker Peter Wilson, University of Chicago director of Undergraduate Admission. His talk is designed to take a wide perspective on the topic of selective college admissions nationwide in order to give students and families more context as they enter into the college search process. Questions will also be answered. All students and families from the Wood River Valley are encouraged and welcome to attend. The presentation will take place in the Stevens\u2019 Family Foundation Big Room of Hagenbuch Hall. For questions, contact Sun Valley Community School College Counselor Royce Mussman at rmussman@communityschool.org.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2018Wild Ideas\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:30PM \/ Hailey Public Library \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWild Ideas: Are We Protecting Wilderness from the Visitor?\u201d is the provocative title of a talk by local author and international natural resource consultant Cindy Chojnacky. Chojnacky and her husband, a specialist in forest biometrics, visited 60 eastern and western wilderness areas. They learned that most wilderness is unknown and rarely visited while a few well-known areas are \u201ctrammeled,\u201d including parts of our own Sawtooth Wilderness. For more information about this and other talks, call (208) 788-2036 or visit haileypubliclibrary.org.<\/p>\n

Fri Feb 21<\/h2>\n

Friday Flicks<\/strong><\/p>\n

4PM \/ Hailey Public Library \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

The Hailey Public Library will present a free family-friendly film with popcorn every Friday. This week enjoy \u201cEnchanted.\u201d For more information, call (208) 788-2036 or visit haileypubliclibrary.org.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2018Pretty Strong\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

6PM \/ YMCA \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The Wood River Community YMCA will screen \u201cPretty Strong,\u201d a new film that follows eight of the world\u2019s strongest female climbers as they explore new climbing areas, send hard projects, and push the boundaries of the sport and themselves. Putting badass ladies front and center, this film is about some of the best climbers in the world\u2014some you know, some you don\u2019t\u2014doing what they do best: crushing hard rock climbs.<\/p>\n

Narda Pitkethly<\/strong><\/p>\n

4-5PM \/ Community Library \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The Community Library will host a conversation with Narda Pitkethly, author of \u201cNardagani: A Memoir \u2013 Finding Light in the Shadow of a Brother\u2019s Disappearance.\u201d The memoir begins with the story of Narda\u2019s brother, Jay, who vanished without a trace in September 2001 near the Big Wood River in Ketchum. This begins a prolonged period of searching, not only for her brother, but for inspiration and meaning in her life, which ultimately leads her back to a world that makes sense.<\/p>\n

Sat Feb 22<\/h2>\n

Winter Tracking Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n

11AM-2PM \/ ERC \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The final ERC Winter Tracking Workshop with Ann Christensen will begin at the ERC office at 471 Washington Ave., Ketchum, before heading outside on a snowshoe\u00a0tracking\u00a0adventure through the fields and woods north of Ketchum. Novice and experienced trackers of all ages are welcome. Bring snowshoes, warm clothes, and water. Suggested donation is $10\/ERC members and $20\/nonmembers. Preregistration is encouraged. For more information or to register, call\u00a0(208) 726-4333 or visit\u00a0alisa@ercsv.org;\u00a0ercsv.org.<\/p>\n

Walk-In Tax Prep<\/strong><\/p>\n

11AM-4PM \/ Community Library \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax assistance to low-income residents who need assistance preparing their tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers who have undergone a background check will provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Each Saturday at The Community Library, through April 11.<\/p>\n

Sun Feb 23<\/h2>\n

Library Open<\/strong><\/p>\n

12-5PM \/ Community Library \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The private, nonprofit Community Library will now be open on Sunday afternoons. All regular services will be available. For more information, visit comlib.org.<\/p>\n

New Moon Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:30-8:30PM \/ Botanical Garden \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The Sawtooth Botanical Garden\u2019s New Moon Dinner will feature a \u201cfarm to greenhouse\u201d catered meal with wine for 50 people in the heated greenhouse, a snow bar and warming fire pits outside the greenhouse, and night-sky-viewing telescopes outside on the darker, north side of the Visitor Center. Idaho Conservation League\u00a0and SBG will supply telescopes along with astronomy experts. The dinners are held in celebration of SBG\u2019s location at the southern tip of the\u00a0Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve. For tickets and more information, call (208) 726-9358.<\/p>\n

Mon Feb 24<\/h2>\n

Story Time\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:30-11AM \/ Community Library \/ Ketchum\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Story Time, held weekly in the Children\u2019s Library with Lee Dabney, features themed story time with high-quality children\u2019s books, songs, and a fun craft or activity. Story Time is suitable for ages 3 and up. For more information, visit comlib.org.<\/p>\n

Drop-In ACT\/SAT Study <\/strong><\/p>\n

4-5PM \/ Hailey Public Library \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

Hailey Public Library and The Community Library will offer free, drop-in, tutored ACT\/SAT study groups on Wednesdays in Ketchum, and Mondays in Hailey, through April 27. For more information, call Hailey Public Library, (208) 788-2036 or The Community Library, (208) 806-2621.<\/p>\n

Tue Feb 25<\/h2>\n

Science Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

11AM \/<\/em> Community Library \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

Science Time is held weekly with local expert Ann Christensen in the Children\u2019s Library\u2019s treehouse. For more information and news on other events at The Community Library, visit comlib.org.<\/p>\n

Cancer Support Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:30-6:30PM \/ St. Luke\u2019s Clinic \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

This group meets the third Tuesday of the month. It provides a supportive environment, social engagement, education and networking for people who have been diagnosed with any kind of cancer. Call prior to attending first time, (208) 727-8733.<\/p>\n

English As A Second Language<\/strong><\/p>\n

6-8PM \/<\/em> Community Library \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

Free English as a Second Language for adults, cada martes. Abierto a todos los idiomas que quieren aprender ingles o mejorar sus habilidades. \u00a1Gratis! Open to adults of all languages who want to learn English or improve skills.<\/p>\n

\"\"Upbeat With Alasdair<\/strong><\/p>\n

7PM \/<\/em> Community Library \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

Sun Valley Music Festival Music Director Alasdair Neale will host the \u201cUpbeat with Alasdair\u201d speaking series with Edwin Outwater. The conductor and curator of the upcoming Winter Season joins Festival Music talk on the art of directing a musical performance. Titled \u201cLife as a Conductor: A Chat with Friends and Colleagues,\u201d Neale and Outwater will discuss their experiences as conductors. Admission is free, but space is limited and the event is often full. Make a reservation at svmusicfestival.org. This program will be live streamed and can be viewed on comlib.org.<\/p>\n

Kiwanis Club Open House<\/strong><\/p>\n

6-7:30PM \/ Mountain West Bank \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

Open to all, the Kiwanis Open House will discuss how to help with new park equipment in Hailey, Bellevue and Carey, as well as acquiring winter clothing for kids in need, promoting reading skills and the events we host to make this possible. For more information, call Geegee Lowe (208) 720-7395.<\/p>\n

Trivia Night<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:30PM \/ Sawtooth Brewery \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0Tuesday is in Ketchum; games on Thursday are at the Brewhouse in Hailey.<\/p>\n

LIVE MUSIC<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fri Feb 21<\/h2>\n

\"\"Kip Attaway<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:30PM \/ Mahoney\u2019s \/ Bellevue<\/em><\/p>\n

Kip Attaway will return to Mahoney\u2019s for a very special winter show. His shows are a combination of comedy, music and mayhem.<\/p>\n

Silver Dollar Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:30PM \/ Silver Dollar \/ Bellevue<\/em><\/p>\n

Friday night live music will be Jukebox Widowmakers at 9:30 p.m. There is never a cover at the iconic saloon. Free lifts home if needed.<\/p>\n

Thu Feb 20-Mon Feb 24<\/h2>\n

Limelight Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

6PM \/ Limelight Hotel \/ Ketchum\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In the Lounge, enjoy free live musical entertainment with Michaela French on Thursday; James Tautkus on Friday. Aaron Golay will play on Saturday; Travis McDaniel will play Sunday; and Jimmy Mitchell on Monday. The family-friendly lounge also offers a play room and games for families to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Fri Feb 21 & Sat Feb 22<\/h2>\n

\"\"Music At Whiskey\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:30PM \/ <\/em>Whiskey Jacques\u2019 \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

Josh Hoyer & The Soul Colossal, soul-funk, from Lincoln, Neb., will perform live Friday. Scenic Byway, hip-hop, from Salt Lake City, will be performing live on Saturday along with Zac Ivie & DJ Baloo. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 entry at the door.<\/p>\n

Wed Feb 19-Tue Feb 25<\/h2>\n

River Run<\/strong><\/p>\n

2:30-5PM \/ River Run Lodge \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

After a lively day on or off the mountain, enjoy live apr\u00e8s-ski music in the lodge every weekend. Wednesday Brian DiJulio; Thursday, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal; Friday, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal; and Saturday, Wyatt Lowe & the Mayhem Kings. There is no cover and everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n

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Wed Feb 19 Car Seat Safety Checks 2-4PM \/ St. Luke\u2019s Clinic \/ Hailey Proper installation is important in keeping your child safe. St. Luke\u2019s Children\u2019s Car Seat Program comes to the Wood River Valley once a month to help install car seats and teach proper installation, as well as provide information on recalls. Expecting […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13086,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","_pvb_checkbox_block_on_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,4,48],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13078","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-art","8":"category-entertainment","9":"category-calendar"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13078\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}