Join the Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association for their 16th annual Sawtooth Forum & Lecture Series at the Stanley Museum, 5pm every other Friday June 30-August 25. June 30: Grizzly Bears and the Bitterroot and Central Idaho Wilderness presented by Steve Nadeau, Wildlife Biologist July 14: What Lies Beneath: How the Idaho Batholith Influenced the Yellowstone- Snake River Plain Supervolcanoes presented by Kathrine Potter, PhD July 28: Multiple Voices, Varied Spaces: Literature and History in the American West presented by Amanda J. Zink, PhD August 11: Seeking Beauty: The Wanderings of a Vagabond presented by Ed Cannady, Photographer and retired SNRA Backcountry Manager August 25: Advocates For Our Future: A Youth Perspective on Salmon Recovery presented by Lilly Wilson, Salmon Youth Protectors September 22 at The Community Library in Ketchum: The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind presented by Amy Gulick, Photographer and Author
Dark Sky Sip & Paint
Dark Sky Sip & Paint Paint the precipice of light and dark with us at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden! This special Paint and Sip event is hosted by the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve’s Astronomer in Residence, Dr. Lindsay DeMarchi, who will uncover secrets of the deep universe as you illustrate them with our local artist, Poo Wright-Pulliam. Explore what lies at the edge of the reserve, over the edges of our atmosphere, where your imagination takes over. This class is for all skill levels. Space is limited. Date: Friday July 14th, 2023 Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Price: $65 Per Person | Price includes all your materials & 2 glasses of wine. Anyone consuming wine must be 21! For more information or to register go to sbgarden.org or call (208) 726-9358
24 Hours With Local Amy Mattias
Practically everything that Amy Mattias does, from her job to her hobbies, revolves around locally grown food. The newly appointed Executive Director for the non-profit Sun Valley Institute for Resilience has been with the organization for five years and before that worked for Nourish Me, Lava Lake Lamb, Idaho’s Bounty, the Wood River Sustainability Center, and Kray’s Market. As the ED of the Sun Valley Institute for Resilience, Mattias manages three programs that the institute is the overarching body of: the Impact Idaho Fund, which invests in locally rooted ideas and entrepreneurs; the Local Food Alliance, which raises awareness of the local food system and puts out the Wood River Valley Locally Grown Guide, which lists all the farms, ranchers, restaurants, retail stores, and farmers’ markets that source local food; and 5B Resilient, a program about empowering everyday climate action at the individual and household level. Amy Mattias has lived in the Valley for almost ten years, the last two of which have been spent in her new home in the Bellevue Triangle, where she lives with her husband and born-and-raised local Chris Mattias, their dogs Susie B and Ripper, and eight hens and one rooster. Their property has lots …
Full Moon Sound Bath
A sound bath weaves the harmonics of multiple Crystal Singing Bowls with Energetic Alchemy to assist you into a very deep relaxation and alignment of your whole human system as well as an expansion of a whole new energetic level of yourSelf. Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls are made up of 99.99% pure quartz crystal with differing minerals and gems melted into a bowl-like shape. These Bowls produce a very beautiful, ethereal sound of high frequency energy. These frequencies are so fine that they can permeate every cell of the body bringing emotional, mental and physical relief while entraining the brain into a meditative state. An energy exchange of $25-$35 is greatly appreciated. Venmo, cash, or check at the door How To Prepare An early arrival is best to get your space set It is best to lie down for the whole experience but not necessary. Each person will have an experience very unique to their Self. This is an Energetic Alignment Session. Some may experience very slight discomfort in their physical bodies as energetic blocks are released…no worries. All you need to do is remember to breathe and let them flow through.. Same thing with mental loops that have you …
Rafting the Rivers around Sun Valley
Rafting on any of the numerous sections of rivers surrounding the Sun Valley area can be the experience of a lifetime. Taking in the beauty of Idaho from the swirling waters of its beautiful rivers is truly a unique experience to our area. Several local outfitters offer single or multi-day river trips for rafters or kayakers, complete with nights around the campfire and food fresh from the Dutch-oven. There are plenty of half- and full-day rafting opportunities in the Sun Valley area and the gentle but exhilarating rapids on the day-stretches of the Salmon River are perfect for families looking for a little excitement. Half and Full day trips A short one-hour drive from Sun Valley, rafting on the Salmon in Stanley offers fresh air and pristine canyon water. Multiple companies offer various sections of the Main Salmon River, for a span of abilities in both kayak and rafts. From mellow stretches for the family all the way up to spring high water class IV rapids there is a trip for you and an outfitter to make it an unforgettable experience. Multi Day Trips Idaho is home to some of the most premier multi-day stretches in the country. The crown jewel …
Sewing Club: Tic Tac Toe Mats
Sewing Club returns to the Children’s Library in a small group setting. Sewing Club teaches basic hand-stitching through simple projects for kids, tweens, and teens. Children must be age 7+ to attend. Sign-up is required. Space is limited. You may sign-up online or call the library at 208-726-3493 x3 for registration assistance. SIGNUP IS PER CHILD. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. This month’s project: Tic Tac Toe Mat
Paint Club
Judy Zimmer leads Paint Club for tweens and teens. Come join us in The Children’s Library where we’ll all make a creation on canvas. Paint club is open to tweens and teens ages 9+ who can manage the project alone. All supplies are provided. Space is VERY limited so sign-up is required. Please be sure you can make the commitment to attend as we turn many away from this popular offering. Sign up online or call the library at (208) 726-3493, option 3 if you need assistance with online registration.
Hemingway’s Sun Valley & “In Our Time”
During this three-part, seminar-style class, we will embrace the day as Ernest Hemingway did when he was in the Wood River Valley in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Join Sun Valley Community School English teacher Phil Huss and local author of Hemingway’s Sun Valley in a course that combines seminar discussions on Hemingway’s radical, innovative short story collection In Our Time and excursions to canoe Silver Creek and visit local Hemingway sites to learn about the local stories that connect Hemingway to the Wood River Valley and his fiction. Writing opportunities involve imitation of a Hemingway short story in microfiction that connects a local story and a Hemingway character, and nonfiction personal essays that manifest a principle of the Hemingway Code. No prior knowledge of Hemingway’s life or texts needed. Just a curious mind. Space is limited for this three-part class series and registration is reserved for participants who can attend all three sessions on August 3, 10 and 17. Visit www.comlib.org for times, more details, and to register.
Sun Valley On Ice – Ice Show
This summer we are excited to welcome back Sun Valley on Ice. The shows will feature medal-winning headline skaters and our talented Sun Valley on Ice cast. To learn more about each seating experience, see the ticket information below. This year, Sun Valley Resort is excited to bring back the Terrace seated food & beverage experience. For more information please call the Guest Center at (208) 622-2135 2023 Schedule July 6: Mariah Bell with fireworks following the show 2022 United States Gold Medalist United States Silver Medalist Olympic Team Member July 22: Isabeau Levito 2023 United States Gold Medalist 2x Grand Prix Silver Medalist United States Bronze Medalist July 29: Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier 2023 World Silver Medalists World Gold Medalists 2X United States Gold Medalists August 5: Ryan Bradley United States Gold Medalist Collegiate Champion August 12: Kaitlin Hawayek & Jean Luc Baker World Team Silver Medalists United States Bronze Medalists Olympians August 26: Nathan Chen Olympic Gold Medalist 3X World Gold Medalist 6X United States Gold Medalist September 2: Jason Brown 2023 United States Silver Medalist United States Gold Medalist Olympic Bronze Medalist Seating and Tickets Grandstand Seating – Close to the action, the grandstand seating offers an exciting experience for guests. …
WRTC Volunteer Work Party
Where: Adams Gulch, Sunnyside Trail. Wood River Trails Coalition (map) When: Thursday, June 15th 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM Difficulty: Easy – 1/2 mile hike from trailhead to the start of the project 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! HERE