Would you like to practice and continue to learn Spanish in a conversational environment, discussing real-world topics? Join Sara Pettit (Sarita) from 5:15-6:00 p.m. each Thursday in April and May for this early evening conversational time, intended for intermediate-and-above Spanish language learners. Come sharpen your proficiency and comfort with the language by listening, speaking, sharing your opinion and narrating. Drop-in, no registration required.
Hailey Public Library will celebrate Earth Day with a free talk by local historian Tom Blanchard on the early history of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area on Thursday, April 13, from 5:30-7:00 PM. The talk will explore the creation the Sawtooth NRA with an emphasis on the Ketchum Sawtooth Preservation Council and the artistry of Don “Bemco” Bennett. The talk will be held at Town Center West.
Parenting is hard. Add in the complexities and uncertainties of the last couple of years and it can feel downright impossible. As a parent it is easy to feel unsure of how best to guide your children through their school experience, support their emotional wellness and know when it is time to seek additional support. Join our panel of local experts as they share what to look for, what to do, and who to contact for those times when you or your child needs a little extra help. These local educators and mental health professionals can relate to the challenges you face as a parent and are ready to share tips and strategies to help you support your child through the sometimes rocky teenage years. Panelists: • Ellie Newman - Parenting, divorce, teen and life coach, Ellie Newman Coaching • Jami Delgado - School Psychologist, Blaine County School District • Naomi Runkel - Tutor & Educator, The Space • Ruby Garcia - Bilingual Community Outreach Coordinator, St. Luke’s • Sara Shafer - Educator, Wood River Middle School • Tod Gunter - Social Worker, Hailey Elementary In partnership with The Space. This program will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing. Click here ...
Play, create, discover and have fun! Families and friends are invited to visit SVMoA’s Hailey Classroom, explore various art materials and craft away. Project suggestions will be provided and change weekly. Age & Ability: all ages, families encouraged to attend together
The Advocates presents a free Krav Maga self defense class for women and girls age 14 and up with Tracie Ide, Level IV certified, Krav Maga instructor. All are welcome. Childcare is available. Contact Darrel at The Advocates for more information and to RSVP at darrel@theadvocatesorg.org or 208-788-4191.
Come celebrate the end of another great season on Bald Mountain! Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Local Folk-Rock artist Trevor Green will be performing live on the River Run Patio from 2pm - 5pm. Trevor's music brings big energy and is the perfect kick-off to Baldy closing weekend! Sunday, April 16th, 2023 DJ Luke Ross on the decks spinning some pop and house remixes from 2pm - 5pm on River Run Patio to celebrate the final day of skiing and riding on Bald Mountain!
Come celebrate the end of another great season on Bald Mountain! Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Local Folk-Rock artist Trevor Green will be performing live on the River Run Patio from 2pm - 5pm. Trevor's music brings big energy and is the perfect kick-off to Baldy closing weekend! Sunday, April 16th, 2023 DJ Luke Ross on the decks spinning some pop and house remixes from 2pm - 5pm on River Run Patio to celebrate the final day of skiing and riding on Bald Mountain!
Join the Wood River Orchestra for its annual Spring concert Sunday April 16th, 2023 at the WHRS Performing Arts Theater. Free * Donations greatly appreciated
Join us on Mondays at 10:30 am in the Treehouse in the Children's Library for Story Time. Story Time is best suited for preschool age children; no unattended children please!
The blank page can be scary, because we often don’t know how or where to start. Even the most seasoned writers panic at the dreaded blinking cursor—you’re not alone! Writing can feel like fumbling through a dark, unfamiliar room, but, good news, that’s part of the magic of great storytelling. In this workshop, we’ll embrace the chaos and uncertainty. Through tips, prompts, and the wisdom and struggle of fellow writers (Kafka once wrote in his diary: “Again tried to write, virtually useless.”), you’ll learn how to fumble confidently, even joyfully, toward the light. We’ll also discuss practical steps for creating and sustaining a writing practice. Whether you’re embarking on a novel, memoir, short story, or journaling, you’ll walk away knowing EXACTLY what to do—no, just kidding! You’ll walk away accepting that no one, not even , knows exactly what to do, which, in turn, will free you of fear and free you to write. Margaret Meehan is the 2023 Writing by Writers Writer-In-Residence at the Hemingway House. Meehan's short stories have been published in Fence, Joyland, and Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading. She received her MFA in fiction from Columbia University, where she was awarded the Felipe P. De Alba Fellowship and taught ...
The Hailey Public Library’s favorite forensic chemist Cat Helms is back with a look at the deadly poison taxine found in ornamental yew. Yew is highly toxic to wildlife, livestock, pets and humans. It was banned in Blaine County but unfortunately wildlife deaths from the deadly plant continue. Held at Town Center West, Tuesday, April 18, noon-1:00 PM.
The Community Library's Together We Read book club is hosted the third Tuesday of every other month and led by a diverse range of library staff. Books cover all genres from new fiction to classics to nonfiction, young adult, graphic novels, and everything in between. Join us for one discussion or many! April's pick is "The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America" by Timothy Egan. The discussion will be led by programs and education director Martha Williams. Copies of "The Big Burn" are available for checkout. Please come in or talk to our librarians about reserving a copy.