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GENERAL INFORMATION
ATTENTION: IDAHO VICTIMS OF ABUSE/STALKING
Idaho Secretary of State, Ben Ysursa, says victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking who have relocated to escape their abuser can seek a confidential address through the office of the Secretary of State. This address will be used on all state and local agencies correspondence and records so that the actual physical address cannot be obtained through public records requests. For more information visit: http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ACP/ACP.htm
ATTENTION: IDAHO SMOKERS
Idaho’s Project Filter is offering free Nicotine Replacement Therapy to smokers looking for help in kicking the nicotine habit. Nicotine patches, gum and lozenges are available by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or logging on to www.idaho.quitnet.com. Smokers who call the QuitLine or log on to Idaho QuitNet can request 4-weeks of their choice of nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. To learn more about Project Filter go to www.projectfilter.org.
TETON VALLEY FARMER’S MARKET
Teton Valley Farmers' Market features locally grown produce, homecooked foods, and handmade crafts. Wednesdays 4-7 on the new lawn at the Driggs Community Center. Turn out to support your local growers and shop locally.
ARE YOU READY FOR DIGITAL T.V.?
On February 17, 2009, television stations all over the country will begin broadcasting exclusively in a digital format, ending analog broadcasts that come through conventional television antennas. After February 17, 2009, to continue receiving free, over-the-air signals, a television set must have either a digital tuner or a set-top converter box that converts the new digital signal into the old analog format and the set to continue receiving broadcast-only signals. Congress established the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program. Through this program, every U.S. household is eligible to receive up to two $40 coupons to purchase converter boxes. You can now request your coupons online at www.dtv2009.gov, by calling 1-888-DTV-2009, or by mail. It’s important to remember that coupons expire 90 days after they are issued. (This information provided courtesy of Congressman Mike Simpson.)
ROPING CLUB SEEKS HAY
The Tetonia Roping Club is accepting any un-used hay for their steers. If you can help, call Fred at 354 3389.
TETON VALLEY MUSEUM OPEN FOR SUMMER
The Teton Valley Museum is now open Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Noon to 4 p.m. It’ll open for the summer on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then, the summer schedule will be Tuesday thru Saturday….but closed on Sundays and Mondays.
JULY 10- AUGUST 28
DRIGGS: MUSIC ON MAIN
The Teton Valley Foundation is pleased to announce the return of Thursday Music on Main, a concert series in Downtown Driggs. The series is free to the public and features prominent headliners performing each Thursday Headliners and openers for this summer’s series include:
August 21: Jackie Greene & Band (Chanman Roots Band)
August 28: to be scheduled (Miller Sisters)
MUSIC ON MAIN RULES
In order to ensure a safe and smooth kick-off to Music on Main, The Teton Valley Foundation would like concertgoers to consider the following important information.
Concerts will take place in the Driggs City Center Plaza (60 S. Main Street). The Plaza will be fenced in from the South end, including the parking spaces, up to the sidewalk on Main Street and to the City property line at the North end. Should you park in the City Center lot on any Thursday in July or August, please be sure to remove your car by 10 am. We will post signage as a reminder.
Entry points will be alongside the North end of the Plaza (next to Barrels & Bins) and the Southwest corner. There is no entrance or exit along Main Street. See site plan.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Vendors will be on-site to provide a variety of food options and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol and glass bottles may not be brought into or outside of the Plaza. Security will be present and checking coolers to enforce this ordinance. Security will also be posted around the staging area. Please also keep in mind – no pets will be admitted to the show.
AUGUST
HEADSTART REGISTRATION
It won’t be long before school will be starting up again. Sponsored by Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership, Driggs Headstart program is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. Applications are available at Headstart….at 279 North 5th East in Driggs.
TETON ARTS COUNCIL:
“Family Improvisation” every Tuesday night from 6-7pm at the Teton Arts Council building at 8 Rodeo Drive in Driggs. Led by TAC Resident Artist, Deneen Frazier-Bowen, participants play theater games that stir the imaginations of kids and adults alike. No need to commit to or sign up for sessions, just drop in! Classes are $3 for Teton Arts Council members and $5 for non-members.
TETON ARTS COUNCIL:
“Figure Drawing” every Wednesday night from 7-9pm at Sulli Studios next to Idalia Bakery in Driggs. Models are also needed for this class and no experience is necessary. Models will be paid $20 per hour. For more information please call the Teton Arts Council at 354-4ART or Sulli Studios at 456-5600.
TETON ARTS COUNCIL:
Come play with clay! Ceramic open studio every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-2pm and 6pm-8pm at the Teton Arts Council Ceramics Studio at 8 Rodeo Drive in Driggs. No instruction is offered during open studio but ceramic studio staff will be present to answer any questions. Cost for open studio is $100 for a 10 use punch card.
SEPTEMBER 1
START---LABOR DAY SCHEDULE
On September 1, 2008 START Bus will run only one roundtrip on both its Star Valley and Teton Valley commuter routes. Buses will leave both Etna and Driggs at 6:35 am and the return trip will leave Jackson at 5:10 pm. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. START apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and wishes everyone a nice holiday.
*Reminder – On September 2nd, the 7:35am Teton Valley bus will change to 7:15am, as published in the schedule.
For questions or additional information please visit www.startbus.com or call 733.4521
SEPTEMBER 4
TETON CREEK RESTORATION FORUM
Friends of the Teton River invites you to attend the Teton Creek Restoration Forum
Thursday, September 4 , from 7:30-8:30 PM at the Driggs Community Center
This forum will provide an overview of the Teton Creek Restoration Project that Friends of the Teton River (FTR) and the Teton Creek Stakeholders Committee (TCSC) are currently planning. The restoration project will extend upstream from the Cemetery Road Bridge for approximately one mile, and includes The Aspens, Aspen Pointe, and The Willows subdivisions. Illegally altered by a developer from 1983 to 2004, this section of the creek has been severely destabilized, causing stream bank erosion and property loss, and increasing the risk of flooding damage. The September 4 presentation will include a discussion of the history of Teton Creek, the factors leading to destabilization of the project area, and the plans for stabilizing and restoring a portion of the creek.
SEPTEMBER 6
DENNY DOWNS RANCH HORSE EVENTS
Denny Downs will host 2008 Ranch Horse Events beginning with check in at 9 a.m. It’ll feature cash prizes, fun and food! For more information call (208) 456 2851.
SEPTEMBER 19-21
TETON VALLEY AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Headwaters Club at Teton Springs will welcome amateur golfers from the entire inter-mountain region. This inaugural event designed to challenge golfers of all abilities against fellow players will be played at the Headwaters Club just outside of Victor, Idaho. The event will be flighted by handicap based on entries and both male and female golfers are encouraged to play 36 holes of stroke-play golf and see who the best player in their flight really is.
The entry fee for the tournament, which includes a practice round and two tournament rounds is $125.00. The entry deadline is September 12th and space is limited. For more information on the event, please contact the Headwaters Club at (208) 787-3636. To inquire about on-site lodging for traveling golfers, please contact the Teton Springs Resort at (208) 787-8008, ext. 17 or visit www.tetonspringsresort.com.
SEPTEMBER 20
TRI-STEER CLASSIC
The Teton Tri-Steer Classic will be held Saturday, September 20th, at the Fairgrounds Arena in Driggs. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a 10 a.m. start. The $50 entry includes three draw partners. Enter as many times as you wish. The top 20 come back for finals…including Calcutta, Dummy roping for all ages, and a kids game area. Pre-register by calling Michell at (208) 709 6466 or Heidi at (208) 313 7495. Proceeds benefit the Teton Valley Arena.
OCTOBER 7-16
UI PROGRAM----“RETIRE WELL”
Idahoans of all ages who want to “Retire Well” would do well to attend a free four-session retirement planning course by that name. Sponsored by University of Idaho Extension, Idaho Department of Finance and AARP Idaho, the course will initially be offered Oct. 7, 9, 14 and 16 at the Red Lion Hotel in Idaho Falls. Each 2 1/2-hour session will begin at 7 p.m. Additional series will be added in other locations in winter 2009.Participants will receive valuable reference tools along with a binder of materials containing session summaries, classroom presentations and worksheets. For more information and to pre-register, contact Lyle Hansen at (208) 324-7578 or lhansen@uidaho.edu in Jerome for the Twin Falls series or Jim Schaffer at (208) 529-8376 or schaffer@uidaho.edu for the Idaho Falls series.
OCTOBER 11
JOHN COLTER HALF MARATHON
The Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd Annual John Colter Half Marathon and two mile fun run has been rescheduled for October 11th. It’ll begin at 6:30 a.m. at Driggs City Park with the race beginning at 8 a.m. Entry, by October 5th, is $30 and $40 on the day of the race. There will be medals for all finishers. For further details contact the Chamber at (208) 354 2500..
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