The event is free but registration is required If you could learn some of the things that the Rockefellers have done and continue to do…. to not only build wealth but also protect themselves from taxes, would you want to know? Well….that is what our Money101 class is all about. Teaching the things that can help you build wealth, get your kids started young and protect yourself from taxes. Whether you’re a financial newbie or a money-savvy pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their financial knowledge. Money 101 is led by Executive Vice President at Five Rings Financial, Kristina Messenger. During this workshop, we’ll cover a wide range of topics, including budgeting, saving, investing, and more. Our expert speakers will share practical tips and tricks to help you make the most of your hard-earned cash. Leave your wallets at home there is nothing to buy. We know it is lunch time so we will provide food and drinks.
Super Helpful Guest
A one man show about how getting kicked off an overbooked flight led to a five-day-long blind date to Belize, six weeks in NYC, 17 first dates, witches, clowns, firemen, broadway stars, erotic poets, and more, on an unhinged quest for love. Written and Performed by Noah Koski
Sun Valley Night Live
A variety show celebrating local love and talent inspired by Saturday Night Live. This Valentine’s Day, the Sun Valley Opera House will be exploding with paper hearts, dancing athletes, and everyone looking dapper in their finest reds (if they’re single!) and pinks (if you’re taken!). Proceeds from this 1960’s-inspired event will benefit the Advocates. Hosted by local celebrity Jacq Frances, the evening will showcase the abundance of Wood River Valley talent, featuring Honky Tonk Sue, James “Taco” Tautkus, Andrew Alburger, Cade Johnson, Taylor James Lenane, Daniela Stokes, Noah Koski, and many more. Whether you’re single or taken, this will be the party you need to celebrate love in all its iterations. Please look glamorous and bring cash.
13th Annual Empty Bowls
Blaine County Charitable Fund, Boulder Mountain Clayworks and the Church of the Big Wood are presenting the annual Empty Bowls event February 2nd from 11 am – 2 pm at the Church of the Big Wood. The event benefits BCCF’s emergency financial assistance programs. The event is sponsored by Blaine County Title, Windemere Real Estate, McLaughlin & Associates Architects, Blaine County Democrats, CK’s Real Food, Top Notch Fine Furnishing, Wood River Catholic Inclusive Community. During the event, guests purchase locally made ceramic bowls for $25 per bowl when registered in advance, then fill the bowl with scratch-made soups, salads, chili, bread, and dessert donated by local chefs and caterers. Thanks to Boulder Mountain Clayworks, there will be more than 300 hand-crafted and hand-painted bowls from local artisans to select from this year. Empty Bowls will feature dishes from local restaurants and caterers including: Atkinsons’ Market, Bigwood Bread Bakery and Cafe, The Chocolate Moose, CK’s Real Food, The Covey, Galena Lodge, Hunger Coalition, The Ketchum Grill, Limelight Hotel, Nourish Me, Rasberrys Catering & Bistro, Sawtooth Brewery, Sun Valley Resort, Warfield Distillery & Brewery, and more. Everyone in the community is encouraged to bring family and friends to Empty Bowls and enjoy …
24hrs with a Local: Riley Berman, February
A born and raised local, Riley Berman wears many hats professionally in the Wood River Valley where he is manager of the Hailey ski hill Rotarun, a fishing guide for Silvercreek Outfitters in the summer, and the co-founder of small outerwear company Steel Zips. He and his wife Katelyn live south in the Bellevue triangle with a menagerie of animals, including dogs, cats, mini donkeys, horses, pigs, goats, and chickens. Now in his fourth year as manager of Rotarun, Riley Berman enjoys skiing on his off days, whether in the backcountry, on Baldy, or at Rotarun. How does your ideal morning start? Riley: For me, February is definitely work time and I like my job, so my ideal day would probably be my regular day. Regardless, I get up early at about five. Then I spend a few hours on my company Steely Zips, making sure orders and our website are up to date. We’re trying to do new marketing and branding for a new piece we’re going to launch in the spring. I’ll spend some time with my dogs, especially my corgi, Midge. I don’t do breakfast or coffee—not really a coffee guy. Then what is mid-morning like? Riley: …