{"id":8018,"date":"2016-06-21T22:15:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T22:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idsunmedia.com\/?p=8018"},"modified":"2016-06-21T22:15:38","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T22:15:38","slug":"calendar-june-22-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/2016\/06\/21\/calendar-june-22-28\/","title":{"rendered":"CALENDAR JUNE 22-28"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday June 22<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hikin’ Buddies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

9:30AM\u00a0to\u00a01PM \/ Adams Gulch \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley is kicking off another year of its popular\u00a0Hikin\u2019\u00a0Buddies\u00a0program out Adams Gulch!\u00a0All are welcome to join in throughout the summer, weather permitting. Meet at the Adams Gulch trailhead from\u00a09:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on\u00a0Wednesdays.<\/p>\n

At\u00a0Hikin\u2019\u00a0Buddies, 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\u2019s 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\u00a0Hikin\u2019\u00a0Buddies. Call (208) 788-4351 to learn more about the program.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday June 22<\/span><\/h3>\n

Albertsons Grand Reopening<\/strong><\/h3>\n

10:AM \/ Albertsons \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

Join the Hailey Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand reopening of Albertsons supermarket in north Hailey after its recent renovation. The event will include a ribbon cutting and a presentation of donations to The Hunger Coalition and the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley. Also, prizes will be given away at an in-store raffle and samples will be available throughout the store. Albertsons is located at 911 N. Main Street.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday June 22-25<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2018Shrek The Musical\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

7PM \/ Community School \/ Sun Valley<\/em><\/p>\n

As part of its community outreach, St. Thomas Playhouse annually produces a Summer Theater Project, a unique program where young adults learn about themselves through fully produced, live performances of exciting material. This year, Summer Theatre Project will present\u00a0\u201cShrek The Musical,\u201d the Tony Award-nominated adaptation of the classic DreamWorks animated film. With music by the acclaimed Jeanine Tesori and a book by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire,\u00a0\u201cShrek The Musical\u201d\u00a0is full of exciting characters for the young adult ensemble and perfect for audiences of all ages.<\/p>\n

\u201cShrek The Musical\u201d\u00a0runs\u00a0June 22-25\u00a0with shows nightly at\u00a07 p.m.\u00a0in the Community School Theatre, located at 1 Community School Drive in Sun Valley. Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for kids and can be purchased online at\u00a0stthomasplayhouse.org.<\/p>\n

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Thursday June 23<\/span><\/h3>\n

Business After Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n

5-7PM \/ 206 N. Main St. \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a very popular Business After Hours held at Mountain West Bank. There is always a great crowd and food provided by Zou 75. Don’t forget to bring business cards to enter the raffle for great prizes!<\/p>\n

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Thursday June 23<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2018Bakersfield Mist\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

The Royal Larkspur Players are delighted to present the wonderful comedy\/drama, \u201cBakersfield Mist\u201d on Thursday at 6 p.m. \u2018Mist\u2019 is a play that asks important questions about art and authenticity and, most importantly, answers them in no uncertain terms. It\u2019s exhilarating in the extreme when a play strikes it rich on every conceivable level as this one does.<\/p>\n

A hit in New York, London, L.A. and elsewhere, the Royal Larkspur Players are pleased to be able to present the play to a Sun Valley audience for a staged reading.\u00a0This event will be presented free of charge as a fundraiser for The Community Library; donations are always welcome.<\/p>\n

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Friday June 24-25<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2018Getting to Know Your Pollinators\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

10AM to 3PM \/ Sawtooth Botanical Garden \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The Wood River Land Trust is teaming up with the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, The Nature Conservancy and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area to offer a free Pollinators in the Landscape Workshop Series. The series includes workshops designed to help professionals and homeowners learn more about the importance of pollinators in the landscape, and how to attract them to their own backyards.<\/p>\n

On Friday and Saturday, attend \u201cGetting to Know Your Pollinators.\u201d Friday will be a\u00a0technical identification session for agency, professional and dedicated individuals to learn about and then identify pollinators in the field.\u00a0Saturday will hold an introductory course on the importance, habitat and identification of local pollinators and then a field session to find them. The presenter will be Dr. Paula Kleintjes Neff of the University of Wisconsin. All the workshops are free, open to the public and include light refreshments. For more information about the workshops or programs, or to save a seat, check out\u00a0woodriverlandtrust.org\/events, or call\u00a0(208) 788-3947.<\/p>\n

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Saturday June 25<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pioneers Alliance Bike Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n

9AM \/ Craters of the Moon <\/em><\/p>\n

The Pioneers Alliance is excited to host the 6th\u00a0Annual Bike Tour, a public event to support recreation, natural history and conservation in the Pioneer Mountains and Craters of the Moon landscape.\u00a0Craters of the Moon interpretive staff will lead the tour with support from other organizations.\u00a0This is a fun way to visit Craters and learn about conservation in the local area.<\/p>\n

There are two routes offered in 2016. Both rides start and end at the Craters Visitor Center. The first is a mountain bike ride along a 16-mile route on the north end of Craters of the Moon National Monument.\u00a0This ride is relatively flat, but sandy sections can be difficult.\u00a0The final section is along Highway 20.\u00a0The second is a family ride along 4 miles of paved road within Craters of the Moon.\u00a0This new route is offered for families and road bikers.\u00a0The ride can be extended if people want to continue on paved roads.<\/p>\n

Registration is required for this event and space is limited.\u00a0For more information or to register, contact Brian at\u00a0(208) 726-7485\u00a0or brianICL2016@gmail.com. The rides will start from the Craters of the Moon Visitor Center at\u00a09 a.m.\u00a0Plan to arrive early.<\/p>\n

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Saturday June 25<\/span><\/h3>\n

Blaine County Fire Expo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

11AM to 2PM \/ Festival Field \/ Sun Valley<\/em><\/p>\n

The Ketchum and Sun Valley fire departments will host the annual Blaine County Fire Expo this weekend, including a free barbecue, demonstrations of car extrication, rescue drills, training in extinguishing fires and fire safety planning. Fire crews will force entry through a door, extinguish a fire, cut through a roof and \u201crescue\u201d a trapped firefighter. This year\u2019s Expo will also include tours of a Ketchum Fire Department ambulance and an Air St. Luke\u2019s helicopter. U.S. Forest Service firefighters and firefighting mascot Smokey Bear will be present. A junior firefighters\u2019 race, designed for 4- to 8-year-olds, will be a new addition to the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Blaine County Fire Expo is believed to be the largest fire fair in the West,\u201d states a recent news release from the City of Ketchum. For more information, call Ketchum Firefighter Lieutenant Lara McLean at (208) 720-2059.<\/p>\n

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Saturday June 25<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hailey Skateboard Competition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

11AM to 4PM \/ Hailey Skatepark<\/em><\/p>\n

Watch some of Idaho\u2019s best skaters go head-to-head in the 5th Annual Hailey Skateboard Competition. The event will feature great prizes, music by Jens P, refreshments and more. The day will host two major contests for multiple age groups: a street jam and a vert competition. Judges for the Hailey Skateboard Competition will be local adult skaters, who know all the tricks and many of the skaters involved.<\/p>\n

Entry into the competition is $15, but spectators can attend for free. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the competition will commence at 11 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. Hailey Skatepark is located next to the Chamber Welcome Center and Campion Ice House. Learn more about the park at haileyidaho.com\/skateboarding and facebook.com\/HaileySkate.<\/p>\n

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Saturday June 25<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2018Let the Sun Shine In\u2019 Benefit<\/strong><\/h3>\n

6:30PM \/ Sawtooth Botanical Garden \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

The Crisis Hotline\u2019s \u201cLet the Sun Shine In\u201d benefit will take place on June 25 at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. Cory Chambers, national speaker about trauma and host of the award-winning show \u201cThe Hoarders,\u201d is the featured guest speaker for this year\u2019s event. The live auction and silent auction will feature items contributed by local businesses, including spa packages, a Sun Valley season ski pass, evening-out packages, a Boise getaway, and more. Appetizers, beer and wine are included and will be served throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

Event funds will support an increased demand for crisis intervention services including educational programs at local schools, service organizations and the general public. Advanced tickets are $50 per person or $55 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum and online at thecrisishotline.org.<\/p>\n

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Saturday June 25<\/span><\/h3>\n

Shalom Klezmer Band <\/strong><\/p>\n

7PM \/ nexStage Theater \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

Enjoy an evening of Klezmer and Jewish music in conjunction with the Wood River Jewish Community. Featuring the Shalom Klezmer Band and Chava Mirel, the event will be led by Rabbi Jim Mirel. Purchase tickets at the door before the concert \u2013 cash or check only \u2013 for $15; tickets for children 12 and under are $5.<\/p>\n

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Sunday June 26<\/span><\/h3>\n

Jazz in the Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n

6-8PM \/ Rotary Park \/ Ketchum<\/em><\/p>\n

Jazz reigns supreme on Sundays 6-8 p.m., June 26 through the end of July. Ketchum\u2019s free concert series, Jazz in the Park, sees many of Idaho\u2019s best jazz musicians. Join the community for a picnic-style evening filled with tunes from the jazz canon, all in the midst of Idaho\u2019s glorious wilderness. Concerts take place at the riverside Rotary Park, located at the cross section of Warm Springs Road and Saddle Road. This is more of a mellow music option \u2013 more for listening than dancing. To be fully prepared, grab a blanket, a bottle of wine and some friends. The Louis Romanos Quartet from Boise will play Jazz in the Park on June 26.<\/p>\n

\u201cMr. Romanos\u2019s compositions\u00a0interweave Latin, Middle and Far Eastern influences within an American jazz framework,\u201d states the quartet\u2019s website. \u201cNew Orleans street beat rhythms meet globally inspired melodies to create a playful, rhyth\u00admically driven vehicle for improvisation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tuesday June 28<\/span><\/h3>\n

Day At Rock Creek Ranch<\/strong><\/h3>\n

8:45AM \/ Community Campus \/ Hailey<\/em><\/p>\n

The University of Idaho [UI] Rangeland Center invites the public to join UI President Chuck Staben, along with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the College of Natural Resources, the Wood River Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy for a field day at Rock Creek Ranch.<\/p>\n

Rock Creek Ranch, outside of Hailey, is a 10,400-acre working conservation ranch that is the subject of a new collaboration among the University of Idaho, The Nature Conservancy of Idaho and the Wood River Land Trust. The team has a shared vision to establish a sustainable rangeland research and educational facility in the heart of Idaho, where ranching, conservation, recreation and education intersect.<\/p>\n

Meet at Community Campus at 8:45 a.m. for the shuttle to the ranch. There will be a hosted lunch and an optional afternoon field tour session specifically for researchers and natural resource professionals who would like to be involved in research and education opportunities on the ranch. RSVP by going to uirsvp.com. For questions regarding the event contact Lovina Englund at the UI Rangeland Center by telephone at\u00a0(208) 885-6536\u00a0or by email at lovina@uidaho.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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