THE SPOT Annual Summer Fundraiser | July 9th

Sunday, July 9th 5-7:30PM The Spot's Summer Fundraiser & Season Announcement Private Residence Mid-Valley THE SPOT'S MISSION: To connect through fearless theater and to train performing artists. Contributions to The Spot through this invitation-only event tangibly help us tell vital stories, promote important discussions, support the teens in our Young Company and provide a safe space for the community where all are welcome. To be included on the invitation list for this free fundraising event and the announcement of our 9th season of theater, please email development@spotsunvalley.com. THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR WORK POSSIBLE. x The Spot Cr3W

Mountain Humane Paws Up Party

Mountain Humane

The Paws Up Party is our annual fundraising event to support the lifesaving mission of Mountain Humane. This special evening, by invitation only, benefits the homeless animals of the Wood River Valley.

By Invitation

Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center’s The Cowboy Ball

Swiftsure Ranch

During the event, there will be live music by Chris Hennessee, live auction, silent auction, sponsor a horse, and family-style dinner by A Lively Chef Catering. So, saddle up for Swiftsure! It's time for the one-and-only Cowboy Ball-the most fun you'll ever have on dirt! The funds raised from the annual Cowboy Ball event are vital and support Swiftsure’s mission to empower individuals of all abilities to gain strength and freedom through therapeutic equine connections—all at no charge to the participant or their families.

Sound Bath

Sawtooth Botanical Garden

Sound Bath Drop deep into your inner knowing with fiery breathwork using techniques from Kataonah yoga, a practice based upon metaphors that explore the body as the instrument, the mind as the musician, and the breath as the melody. Breathwork is an incredibly powerful and easily accessible tool that can be used as a catalyst for transformation. After building up heat, we will release control into a cozy savasana, where the sounds of the singing bowls will bathe your physical body. Each of the 7 crystal quartz bowls represent one of the chakras, washing over and realigning these energy centers. The vibrational frequencies facilitate transportation into deeper states of consciousness, resulting in healing at a cellular level. July 15 2023 @ 7:00pm Sawtooth Botanical Garden Greenhouse $33

$33

Sawtooth Society’s Sagebrush Soirée

Smiley Creek Lodge

The Sawtooth Society is thrilled to announce the Sagebrush Soirée will be held at the Smiley Creek Lodge the evening of July 27, 2023. Tickets will be available for purchase on June 1st, 2023 on sawtoothsociety.org. In conjunction with the event, we will be offering limited on-site accommodations. We invite you to join us and take part in your favorite aspects of the Soirée: seeing great friends, enjoying delicious food, reveling in the incredible view and most importantly being part of the opportunity to preserve, protect, and enhance the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

YMCA Classic Fundraiser

Please join us for drinks, dinner and dancing, all in support of the Wood River Community YMCA

$375.00

J.McLaughlin Sip & Shop: Benefiting St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation

J.McLaughlin

Stop by J.McLaughlin Sun Valley on August 11 between 12:00PM and 5:00PM for a Sip & Shop to support St. Luke's Wood River Foundation. Enjoy some treats while you shop their new pre-fall collection. 15% of sales will be donated to St. Luke's Wood River Foundation. To learn more about St. Luke's Wood River Foundation please visit, slwrf.org We hope to see you there! P.S. George, J.McLaughlin's favorite chocolate lab puppy will be stopping by to welcome shoppers!

Free

Killebrew-Thompson’s Cancer in Focus: ESPN’s Chris Berman to Interview 6-Time Cancer Survivor

Sun Valley Inn

ESPN broadcaster and long-time KTM supporter Chris “Boomer” Berman will facilitate the panel discussion at this year’s “Cancer in Focus” event, featuring inspirational former Minnesota Golden Gopher football player and six-time cancer survivor Casey O’Brien. O’Brien, winner of the 2019 Disney Spirit Award for most inspiring college football player, won’t be talking much about sports, not even golf. Instead, he’ll discuss his battle with cancer, what motivates him, and what research has meant to him on his cancer journey. Facilitated by Berman, a six-time honoree of the National Sports Media Association’s National Sportscaster of the Year award, the “Cancer in Focus” conversation will also feature O’Brien’s oncologist and cancer researcher Brenda Weigel, M.D., M.S., of the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, and M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital. Located at the Sun Valley Inn in the Continental Room.

Free

Concert for a Cure – Petty Theft, a Tom Petty Tribute

River Run Lodge

CANCER SUCKS. MUSIC DOESN'T. Join us for the Concert for a Cure, the capstone of the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial's remarkable four-day event dedicated to raising funds for life-saving cancer research. This time-honored event includes a two-day golf tournament, a live and silent Auction Gala, and the highly anticipated Concert for a Cure benefit concert. Celebrating its 47th year, the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial has proudly donated over $21.4 million to its beneficiaries: St. Luke's Cancer Institute and the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota. Prepare to be enthralled by the talented performance of Petty Theft, an acclaimed Tom Petty tribute band out of San Francisco. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Bald Mountain at the River Run Lodge, the Concert for a Cure offers an evening of unforgettable music with a purpose. With their impressive musical skills and unwavering dedication to faithfully recreate Tom Petty's timeless hits, Petty Theft will have you dancing, singing, and losing yourself in the music. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the familiar tunes of one of the greatest musicians of all time while making a significant contribution to a worthy cause. Secure your tickets now and be a part of something that offers ...

$10 – $104

Flourish Foundation’s 10th Annual Summer Luncheon

Limelight Hotel

The Joy of Gratitude Come experience and celebrate human flourishing with students, teachers, philanthropists, change-makers and neighbors in the Wood River Valley and beyond. This lunchtime fundraising event will feature an interactive presentation, reflective practices, discussions for building human connection, a locally sourced meal, a silent auction and a paddle up!

$50

Benefit Screening of Oscar-Winner “The Whale”

The Argyros Performing Arts Center

Catch a very special screening of A24's Academy Award-Winning film "The Whale" on August 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM at The Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum, ID to benefit Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency. The evening includes a pre-screening reception and a post-screening conversation with playwright, screenwriter, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, and Idaho-native Samuel D. Hunter. The Q&A will be moderated by Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency Artistic Director John Baker. Hunter and Baker worked closely together on Hunter’s acclaimed play "The Whale," which Hunter later adapted for the screen. Following its premiere at the 2022 Venice Film Festival, the Darren Aronofsky film was nominated for three Academy Awards and won two. Brendan Fraser won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Film running time: 117 minutes; Rating: R TICKETS: www.sunvalleyplaywrights.org General Admission tickets are $25, and VIP Tickets are $150. VIP Admission also includes a pre-screening reception with hors d'oeuvres with Samuel D. Hunter plus prime seating for the screening. All ticket sales benefit Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency. Sponsors for the evening include The Argyros Performing Arts Center, Atkinsons’ Market, The Salty Sisters, and Wall ...

$25 – $150

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