This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is Honoring Heritage and HPL wants to celebrate ALL the rich cultures represented in the Wood River Valley. Young and old are invited to submit a story, poem, copy of a photograph, drawing or whatever honoring your family’s heritage or heritages. Submissions are limited to one 8 1/2” X 11” paper and due on Wednesday, September 11, by 5:00 PM. They will be lightly curated and displayed to the whole community on the Library’s windows from September 15 to October 15.
Mythbusting Immigration
Join The Community Library, The Alliance of Idaho, and The Hunger Coalition for a presentation and panel discussion that confronts the myths and facts about immigrants in the United States and in Blaine County. Luis Campos, legal director of The Alliance will provide a small presentation, debunking immigration misconceptions, followed by a panel discussion including: Steve England, Hailey Chief of Police, Rick Naerebout, Chief Executive Officer of the Idaho Dairyman’s Association, Becky Lopez, Executive Director of The Alliance of Idaho, and Naomi Spence, Co-Executive Director of The Hunger Coalition.
What We’re Made of: Alternative Education
Despite the relatively small size of the Wood River Valley, educational institutions abound, with sizes and styles for every type of learner. In addition to the eight public schools in the area (Hailey Elementary, Hemingway STEAM School, Wood River Middle School, Wood River High School, Alturas Elementary, Bellevue Elementary, Carey Public School, Silver Creek High School), there are also five schools providing what might be called “alternative education”: Sun Valley Community School, the Sage School, Syringa Mountain School, Pioneer Montessori School, and Trinity School. Read on to learn about each of their unique curriculums, founding, and the benefits of such educational models. Sun Valley Community School The only independent school in the Wood River Valley educating pre-K through 12th grade, the Sun Valley Community School was founded in 1973 and serves roughly 435 students. While small class sizes, excellent teachers, and robust academics contribute to the esteemed reputation of the school, it’s some of Community School’s unique programming, like their Outdoor Program, the Academies, and Boarding Program that make it so unique. The Outdoor Program has been a key component of the school since its founding over 50 years ago and is an integral part of every student’s experience throughout …
Morning Volunteer Event @ Curly’s with Wood River Trails Coalition
Join Wood River Trails Coalition for a morning work event on the iconic Curly’s Trail! Where: Curly’s When: Tuesday, August 20th 9 AM- 11:30 AM Difficulty: Moderate Project Description: Come out and join us for a morning event at Curly’s. We will be cleaning out some drainage features that need some work on the bottom section. This is a great opportunity to learn about how water effects our trails and how we mitigate that. What to bring/wear: Closed toe/ankle supporting shoes and pants will be required. We recommend bringing your own eye protection/sunglasses, work gloves and sunscreen. A small pack is nice to have for water, layers and a snack. No dogs please. What we will provide: Tools, required PPE available for use: hard hats, eye protection, gloves etc. Bike helmets are not an appropriate substitute. RSVP: Yes please! 24 hours in advance helps us out a lot! Waivers below. Directions: From Ketchum head North on Highway 75 for 14.7 miles and take a left on N Easley Springs Rd (Just before Baker). Take your first left at the fork and continue down the road until you see our Wood River Trails Coalition truck. Please fill out and submit this …
24hrs with a Local : Spur Community Foundation Executive Director Sally Gillespie
Before eventually moving to the Sun Valley area in 1997, Spur Community Foundation Executive Director Sally Gillespie was living in Philadelphia, only dreaming of living out West on the many vacations she would take to this side of the country. But she eventually made her way to Idaho, working at the Nature Conservancy, Sun Valley Center for the Arts (now the Sun Valley Museum of Art), and consulting in the nonprofit world before starting the Spur Community Foundation. Founded in 2016, Spur Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire impactful philanthropy in the Wood River Valley by helping people give purposefully and helping local nonprofits achieve maximum impact. It is through this work that the organization helps maintain the culture and spirit of this community. Sally lives in Elkhorn and in her free time enjoys walking the local trails, Nordic skiing, and outdoor socializing with her friends or her children, ages 22 and 20, when they are home. Read on to learn more about her perfect August day in Sun Valley. How does your morning begin? Sally: I’m out the door for some kind of walk or activity as the sun’s still low in the sky and it’s nice and cool. …
Boys of Summer – Eagles Experience
The Boys of Summer Eagles Experience have Eagles blood running through their veins. Their live shows recreate some of the greatest music ever written. With hundreds of sold-out shows at venues across North America, the Boys Of Summer Eagles Experience are establishing themselves as one of the nation’s premiere Eagles tribute bands. The Eagles are one of the most popular and beloved bands of all time, having sold over 120 million albums worldwide. Their iconic music instantly brings fond memories to the millions who bought their records or attended their concerts. Come relive that magical era with Boys Of Summer Eagles Experience at The Argyros!
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s mission is to preserve the extraordinary music that evolved in New Orleans around the turn of the century and to bring that music to contemporary audiences. Individually, these musicians represent the industry’s elite, and collectively, they keep alive the traditions of this uniquely American sound. Known for their high energy, crowd-pleasing performances, Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been described by music critics as “the best jazz band in the land.” The Argyros is thrilled to partner with our friends from “Pres Hall” for a unique three night musical journey, the likes of which you’d be hard pressed to find in New Orleans, New York, or anywhere else. The band will play three entirely different shows, and each night the Tierney Theater will be transformed to match the feel of that show’s musical mood. Night one will be a traditional seated concert, featuring many of the beloved Big Easy jazz standards that have made Preservation Hall and the “N’awlins Sound” famous around the world. On night two, the Tierney Theater will be converted into a cabaret-style jazz nightclub, and the song selection will match that more intimate setting. Finally, night three will be a red-hot jazz dance …
Sturtenvant’s Standhope Ultra Challenge
A very difficult and exceptionally beautiful run through the Pioneer Mountains. Entrants will reach a high point of 11,000′ during the course of the race. Entry should NOT be taken lightly. This race is an excellent trainer for any high-altitude 50 or 100 Miler. Runners will receive a unique award for finishing this event.
Olympian Statue Unveiling- Kaitlyn Farrington 2014 SOCHI
Join the Idaho Women’s Athletic Foundation, and local community members for the unveiling of the most recent bronze statue at Festival Meadows , Sun Valley. Created by the nationally recognized artist, Ben Victor, this statue will represent the pride, talent, and athleticism of Bellevue local, Kaitlyn Farrington. Farrington pulled off the biggest achievement of her career to date when she beat the three previous Olympic champions to win the women’s snowboard halfpipe gold at Sochi 2014. Tuesday, July 30th from 2pm-4pm the IWAF will hold a brief reception with complimentary snacks and beverages to celebrate the athletic achievements of Kaitlyn Farrington. This statue is just the next installment of many in the organizations project to memorialize and celebrate all the athletic talent that has spawned from this small community. Before unveiling, there will be brief remarks by former olympians, the artist and sculptor This event is free to attend, ADA accessible, and family friendly. Tuesday, July 30th 2pm-4pm Festival Meadows, Sun Valley, Idaho
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