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Snakes of Blaine County – talk and exhibit

Learn about the many fascinating snakes of our area when the Hailey Public Library hosts Dr. Charles R. Peterson, an Emeritus Professor of Zoology at Idaho State University and Affiliate Curator of Herpetology for the Idaho Museum of Natural History. Using place-based photography, Dr. Peterson will share his appreciation of snakes and why their conservation is so important. He will bring a live Great Basin Rattlesnake. His talk accompanies an exhibit by the same name recently installed on the library’s Mallory Wall. Held from 5:30-7:00 PM on Friday, October 11, at Town Center West, 116 S River. Visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org for more information.

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Growing Culinary Mushrooms in Southern Idaho

The Hailey Public Library has invited Zack Wood, owner of Ironwood Mycology and a local mushroom expert, to discuss the wide variety of culinary mushrooms the average person can cultivate right here in Southern Idaho. Learn about the different tastes and textures of culinary mushrooms and both indoor and outdoor cultivation methods. The free talk will be held from 5:30-7:00 PM on Thursday, October 3, at Town Center West, 116 S River. Visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org for more information.

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Salsa Dancing! (No Experience needed)

Keep the party going after Ketchum Alive with Salsa Dancing! Two left feet? No worries! Our talented instructors will lead you through a number of basics steps to the beat of favorite latin classics. $10 to participate . Free to spectate! Join us every Tuesday in July ! 9pm-Late 21+ $10 Whiskey’s on Main 251 N Main Street, Ketchum, ID

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WORKSHOP: Watercolor Sketching Intensive—For Those on the Go! WITH JIM CALDWELL

Awaken your creativity. In this 8-day intensive, learn to draw and paint: first in ink, then in watercolor. Capture travel scenes in a pocket sketchbook with Prismacolor and ink, draw and paint from still life setups as well as from projected images. Each 3-hour class will start with a slide show of watercolors by favorite artists and end with a group critique. Treasure the souvenirs! All materials and supplies will be provided. Age & ability: 17+, beginners welcome! THIS 8-SESSION WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE MON–THU, AUG 5–8 AND AUG 12–15, FROM 10AM–1PM DAILY. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Jim Caldwell graduated from Williams College in 1964 as an Art Major and spent the next year in Paris studying printing and etching at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. In 1969, he received his Master of Architecture Degree from the Yale School of Architecture. Jim has had over 45 one-man shows, and his paintings are represented in more than 450 collections worldwide. Though he has spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jim’s Sun Valley connections go back to the 1950s. This will be the fourth class he has taught in Sun Valley.

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TEEN WORKSHOP: Matisse Today

Learn how Henri Matisse used paper collages and color to make compositions with nonrepresentational and organic forms, and create your own Matisse-inspired artwork. Add brush strokes and squeeze tubes of paint onto paper, making color gradations. On the back of the paper, draw and cut out forms and shapes to make collages of your own interpretation. This class will be suitable for all ages. Age & Ability: 12–18; no experience necessary; beginners welcome!

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WORKSHOP: Copper Pendant Making

In this beginner-friendly introduction to metalsmithing and jewelry design, learn how to incorporate texture by using stamps and texture hammers to create a wearable copper metal pendant with a bead. Participants will leave the workshop with a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of jewelry design and their own unique pendant. Age & Ability: 16+, beginners welcome!

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End of Alzheimer’s: Presented by Dr. Maria Maricich

Join Dr. Maria Maricich as she presents a FREE workshop on little known ways to improve brain function. Dr. Maria is a local, born and raised in the Wood River Valley. Her passion for brain health began over 20 years ago when she began to study neurology for her own recovery from concussions. Today she weaves Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, and Chiropractic to create unique programs of healing for her local community. She is passionate about utilizing natural means to optimize memory, moods and more. In this distinctive workshop, Dr. Maria will be sharing valuable information not often talked about in other health spaces. You will learn some of the major causes of decline in brain function (hint: it’s not genetics), what little known signs to look out for, and what you can do now to save your brain. You will walk away with skills you can take home with you to support your health, immediately. Please click here for more information! Or you can call 208-726-6010 to register.

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Fit Me SV Grand Opening Party

You’re Invited to Fit Me SV’s GRAND OPENING PARTY! Summer is nearly here and we’re ready to CELEBRATE 🎉. Fit Me SV is proud to announce the official Grand Opening of Ketchum’s newest mat Pilates studio. Join us Thursday, June 20th at 6:00 PM at the studio and help us celebrate with an evening of ribbon cutting, community, small bites & drinks, raffle of giveaways from local businesses, DJ and dancing! Studio Location: Fit Me SV 491 10th St. #A5A Ketchum ID, 83340 Visit our website: fitmesv.com Follow us on Instagram for more info: @fitmesunvalley What’s more, ALL DAY THURSDAY June 20th, we’re offering $10 CLASSES! Sign up for any mat Pilates class on Thursday 6/20 here: https://widget.hellowalla.com/classes?date=2024-06-20&uuid=8b3f2d6f-7df2-4b0f-b339-4455703b417a&l=all&view=daily

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Sun Valley Joy Summit 2024

The Sun Valley Joy Summit is back with another extraordinary edition, offering attendees an immersive journey into the depths of their being to discover pure joy within themselves, all within the beautiful landscapes of Sun Valley, Idaho. From June 5, 2024, to June 9, 2024, the SVJS will bring together a diverse array of practitioners and experts, delivering a curated selection of workshops and activities designed to nurture the soul and ignite transformative experiences. Sun Valley welcomes back esteemed astrologer David Pond, who will be offering insightful astrological changes, and world-renowned Gary Quinn, who is speaking on the power of YES! Yoga enthusiasts will find sanctuary in sessions led by expert practitioners such as Shawn Phillips and Victoria Roper. Cathie Caccia’s mesmerizing singing bowl-focused yoga class promises to transport participants to profound relaxation and rejuvenation. Cal Millar’s exceptional Qi Gong session, enriched with singing bowls’ resonance, offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and inner peace. Keep moving with Kristi Stangeland, who provides a joyful movement class called Essentrics, and Tyia Wilson, who guides us in Ecstatic Dance to create ‘good vibrations.’ Katie Rogers and Hillary M. Anderson offer two Feng Shui classes to empower you to live a life you …

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Family Financial Planning 101

If you want to learn the tools and strategies needed to create a sound financial plan for your family, this free class is for you! Hosted by the Hailey Public Library, the class will teach participants how to develop budget and cash building techniques that create a strong financial foundation. Wood River Valley native Brayden Olson is a licensed financial planner at MadisonPoole in Boise with a keen interest in helping families meet their planning needs. The talk will be held Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 PM at Town Center West.