Bring your own needles and yarn, and come learn beginning knitting from master knitter and Sun Valley Needle Arts owner Patricia Lirk. Come learn to knit, ask questions and solve knitting mysteries, and meet others. Second and fourth mondays of the month. All skill levels welcome. Registration requested.
David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers. Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, and Calypso. Sedaris has been nominated for five Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album. There are over 16 million copies of his books in print, and they have been translated into 32 languages. He has been awarded the Terry Southern Prize for Humor, Thurber Prize for American Humor, Jonathan Swift International Literature Prize for Satire and Humor, Time 2001 Humorist of the Year Award, as well as the Medal for Spoken Language from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In March 2019 he was elected as a member into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In 2020 the New York Public Library voted Me Talk Pretty One Day one of the 125 most important books of the last 125 years.
Ketchum Remote Collective (KRC) aims to bridge the intangible gap between the Wood River Valley’s physical community and the remote workplace for many of its residents. Come meet and spend part of your week working alongside other remote workers. Drop in Tuesdays between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. in The Community Library's Lecture Hall, unless otherwise noted on our calendar.
At NourishMe, a light filled store on Main Street in Ketchum, Idaho customers can find everything from organic seasonal produce, locally made and grown foods, bulk seeds, nuts and fruits as well as a wide variety of supplements, wellness products, gluten-free foods and organic cosmetics. Join us every Tuesday 1:30 - 5:30pm - we host Waterwheel Gardens from Emmett. Currently, they are offering a killer apple cider and grape juice, along with their jams, dried fruits and a variety of Fall harvest vegetables. We also get weekly deliveries of raw cow milk, raw goat milk, and yogurt. NourishMe creates daily, nutrient-rich, organic, deli-style foods to go or eat in. Try our ever popular grilled sandwiches and daily soups.
Join us for a panel discussion on the growing issues of limited childcare options and early childhood learning of the Wood River Valley. Hear from representatives of the Blaine County Education Foundation, The Early Childhood Learning Collaborative, as well as others. In partnership with the Spur Community Foundation, registration is required.
Use this opportunity to hone technical drawing skills in a relaxed environment while drawing directly from the human figure. A model will hold a variety of poses throughout the 2-hour session. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies; drawing boards will be provided. Age & ability: 18+, all skill levels welcome! The class takes place from 6–8pm. Fall 2024 Open Studio Sessions: Tue, Oct 8, 6-8pm Tue, Nov 12, 6-8pm Tue, Dec 10, 6-8pm (register for each Open Studio session/date individually)
Come and discover the New Soulmates Collection by Myriam Esther. They make the perfect gift for your love ones. The Soulmates Collection” is all about vibrant colors. Myriam Esther LOVES colors and is letting loose her colorful paintbrushes. There are no ways to stop them! Two of her art pieces have been chosen and are currently on display at the Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN). Please come and see the New Art Collection “Soulmates” by Myriam Esther at Myriam Esther Fine Art Gallery. Myriam Esther Fine Art Gallery LLC. 105 W. Pine Street Hailey, Idaho 83333 Tel: 208 450 2066 m@myriamesther.com https://myriamesther.com/
Join us in the shop every Wednesday from 2-5 with your needlepoint, knitting or crochet work in progress & enjoy an afternoon of stitching. All skill levels welcome.
The Friedman Memorial Airport extends its gratitude to the talented artists of the Wood River Valley who draw inspiration from our community and graciously contribute their artwork to our passenger terminal. Join us for a Reception fo Art Guests will have the pleasure of enjoying hors d'oeuvres and beverages during the event. Additionally, parking validation will be provided.
Join us for a free evening of PBS arts programming. First, we’ll screen Idaho Public Television’s Emmy award-winning documentary about the late Idaho artist Sara Joyce, "SARA: A Life in Dreams and Symbols." Producer Marcia Franklin and director Andy Lawless will be joined by some of Sara’s family members to answer questions after the film. Then we'll also get a sneak peek of the newest Ken Burns series, "Leonardo da Vinci," premiering Monday, November 18th on PBS. It’s the first film by Burns’ company about a subject outside of the United States, and approaches the work and mind of da Vinci in a novel way. Image: Cloud Gazing by Sara Joyce (1923-2011).
Idaho has a long and colorful history of mining, but too many of these mines have polluted streams and contaminated landscapes. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 40% of watersheds in the West are contaminated by mining activity. The Idaho Conservation League works to ensure that mining activities don’t threaten human health, special places, or Idaho’s clean water. Join Idaho Conservation League’s Central Idaho Director, Josh Johnson, for an inventory of mining in Idaho: past, present, and future. Learn about the environmental impact of mining on air, water, habitat, and public health, as well as what the Idaho Conservation League does to vet these projects and prevent or mitigate environmental consequences.
Join Leslie Rego’s nature journaling workshop series, Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 pm, from Oct. 17 – Nov. 21, focusing on drawing nature to find peace. All levels welcome. Registration is required.
