The Sun Valley Culinary Institute is pleased to offer tours open to the general public. Come see why we have become one of the most important and entertaining sites to visit in the Wood River Valley. As a full time location for both student culinary classes year round and personalized classes for the general public, SVCI is proud to open our doors and welcome visitors with coffee and donuts. Come see for yourself…free tours are offered every Thursday at 10AM
Ulu will be at Independent Goods to host a coffee tasting, and be on hand to answer any questions about the farming of Kona coffee grown at their small, five-acre family owned farm on the slopes of the Hualalai volcano in Hawai’i. In addition, you can enjoy Ulu coffee while attending the Sun Valley Film Festival Coffee Talks, Ulu is the official coffee for the film festival coffee talks. Location: Independent Goods, 330 Walnut Avenue, Ketchum. (cross street is Sun Valley Road) Ulu coffee and chocolate covered macadamia nuts can be purchased at the event, and year-round at Independent Goods. Ulu’s Story: On the slopes of the Hualalai volcano, the morning sun and vibrant bird songs illuminate the mountain, and as afternoon approaches, clouds settle in and bring evening rain – ideal conditions for the coffee tree. Over 40 years ago, founder Phil Hodson’s mother Carol settled on five acres of pasture and mango groves, and soon planted macadamia nut trees on hillside of the Hualalai volcano. Years later, Phil noticed a new tree growing on the land a coffee tree seeded by natural fauna, it was this moment that the idea of ulu was born. Learning from neighbors how ...
The Legacy Continues with Eduardo Chavez As the grandson of both the legendary civil rights activist César Chávez and the Cuban revolutionary Max Lesnik, Eduardo Chavez is the scion of two revolutionary families. Eduardo’s political and activist background influenced his feature documentary, Hailing Cesar, released in April 2018. Since its debut, Eduardo has screened Hailing Cesar and spoken at 50+ universities in 3 different countries. In addition to being a director, speaker, and activist, Eduardo is the co-founder of Latindia Studios and a member of the Speakers’ Board for the Chavez Institute for Law and Social Justice. Eduardo is also the host of the podcast We Are Latinx. Launched this year, he interviews Latinx individuals about their work and how their culture shapes it. It is now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Eduardo will discuss his work with us as part of his second trip to the Wood River Valley. All are welcome to join. No registration required. This program will be in-person only. Presented in partnership with the Hispanic Latin America Consortium and The Crisis Hotline.
Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours are offered every Monday, Wednesday & Friday throughout the Winter Season. Tours meet at 9:30am in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain's vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.
Free one-on-one or small group tutoring for native Spanish speakers. Participants can ask for help on a particular topic, for example to practice numbers, or come simply to engage in conversation at any level. Town Center West
Inglés conversacional con el tutor Leonardo Padilla Sacha es los viernes de 6:00 a 7:30 PM. Esta es una clase gratis para hablantes nativos de español de todos los niveles en un ambiente estructurado pero informal. Habra hablantes nativos de ingles disponibles para ayudar. "Drop-ins" bienvenidos, no hay necesidad de registrarse con anticipation. Las classes son en Town Center West (atras de la biblioteca de Hailey).
Conversational English with tutor Leonardo Padilla Sacha is Fridays, 6:00-7:30 PM. A free class for native Spanish speakers of all abilities in a structured but informal atmosphere. Native English speakers are also on hand to assist. Drop-ins welcomed. Free. Town Center West
Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day of Service with Grandson/Activist Eduardo Chavez Join US, be inspired, become empowered with knowledge!! LET'S NOT FORGET THE VALUE OF WHAT IT TAKES TO FIGHT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS!! “As the grandson of both the legendary civil rights activist César Chávez and the Cuban revolutionary Max Lesnik, Eduardo Chavez is the scion of two revolutionary families. Eduardo's political and activist background influenced his feature documentary, Hailing Cesar, released April 2018. Since its debut, Eduardo has screened Hailing Cesar and spoken at 50+ universities in 3 different countries. In addition to being a director, speaker & activist, Eduardo is the co-founder of Latindia Studios and a member of the Speakers’ Board for the Chavez Institute for Law and Social Justice. Eduardo is also the host of the podcast We Are Latinx. Launched this year, he interviews Latinx individuals about their work and how their culture shapes it. It is now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.” Powered by Hispanic Latin America Consortium & Neighbors Helping Neighbors/The Crisis Hotline Sponsored by The Crisis Hotline, H Property Services, Nosotros United, Cox Communication, The Community Table, La Perrona Radio
Come watch the Idaho Xcel State Gymnastics Championships at the Wood River High School April 1st and 2nd. Support our local athletes, watch incredible gymnastics performances, over 600 gymnasts from 24 gymnastics academies from all over Idaho competing in two days of events. There will be great local food vendors and amazing raffle basket/prizes! Tickets will be available at the door. Sessions will be from 8am - 8pm, ticket prices are for the entire day: Adults $15 Students & Seniors $10 Preschoolers $5 Hosted by Spirit N' Motion Athletic School
Come watch the Idaho Xcel State Gymnastics Championships at the Wood River High School April 1st and 2nd. Support our local athletes, watch incredible gymnastics performances, over 600 gymnasts from 24 gymnastics academies from all over Idaho competing in two days of events. There will be great local food vendors and amazing raffle basket/prizes! Tickets will be available at the door. Sessions will be from 8am - 8pm, ticket prices are for the entire day: Adults $15 Students & Seniors $10 Preschoolers $5 Hosted by Spirit N' Motion Athletic School
Sun Valley Resort and the City of Ketchum invite the entire community out to Ketchum Town Square to give a warm & festive welcome to the best ski racers in the country! The evening will kick off with a parade of athletes led by Twin Falls & Canyon Springs High School Drum Corps, followed by an awards presentation, and a free concert from Lowdown Brass Band. Join us in celebrating our amazing community and Sun Valley’s legendary ski racing history! 4:00pm | Music in the plaza 4:30pm | Parade of Athletes 5:00pm | Opening Remarks 5:20pm | Men’s & Women’s Super G awards presentation 5:45pm | Free Concert in the Plaza by Lowdown Brass Band Music
The Hailey Public Library is launching Neighborly Spanish, a free 6-week class taught on Mondays by retired local teacher Jim King. The class will offer basic Spanish language skills seasoned with a little history and culture. Enrollment limited to 20. Registration required to kristin.fletcher@haileypubliclibrary.org. Town Center West.
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