THE WEEK AT A GLANCE...

 

 

Come enjoy the singing talent of Brigham Young University-Idaho students in Opera Scenes, a free musical event to be held Friday and Saturday, March 5 and 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 181 of the Eliza R. Snow Performing Arts Center. Scenes from six operas will be presented, including Mozart's Così fan tutte, Donizetti's Elixir of Love, Verdi's Rigoletto and Macbeth, Menotti's Old Maid and the Thief, and Bernstein's Trouble in Tahiti.

 

 

 

The American Red Cross of Wyoming, Bridger-Teton Branch will be showing the movie “The Fighting Sullivan’s” on March 6th, 2010 at 1pm at the Teton County Library in honor of Red Cross Month.

This is a FREE event open to the public.

The American Red Cross wants to thank the public, volunteers and instructors for all their support and dedication to the Red Cross over the years.

Saturday Stories. 10:30-11 a.m. The first two Saturdays of every month. Librarians invite kids, ages 2 to 5, and their caregivers to join in Saturday morning stories, songs, rhymes, finger plays, flannel board fun and interactive play. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

 

The Teton Arts Council will host a Contra Dance  Saturday, March 6th, 7:30 to 10:30, at the Wildwood  Room in Victor, $6 entry, Calling by Micheal Cottle , with music by  The Wild Coyotes, www.tetonartscouncil, or 354-4ART for more info.

"BEADS & BEYOND - 6th annual show featuring unique beads, findings, supplies, fossils, minerals, rocks, jewelry, and more. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p. on Sat., 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Call 524-1876 or email geo-beads@hotmail.com for questions about the event or to inquire about vendor participation." Villa Coffeehouse, 344 Park Ave. Downtown, Idaho Falls

 

 

 

 

Libations, elegant dining, surprises and other enticements…
Don't miss the opportunity to support & share the passion of professional theatre in Jackson Hole!
Call or email to receive your personal invitation in January!
Ask for Judy @ 733-2031
or email judy@offsquare.org

The Garden of Earthly Delights is an official Madame X Production to benefit the Off Square Theatre Company.
For more information visit offsquare.org or call 307-733-3021

 

Great Decisions: Global Financial Crisis. 6-7 p.m. Monday is foreign policy night at the library! Tonight's video & discussion: The global financial crisis that began in late 2007 revealed major deficiencies in the regulation of markets and institutions, all of which came perilously close to collapse. Emergency measures to prevent a full collapse of the global financial system have led to mixed results. How will governments and the world community respond to this challenge? Discussion led by facilitators John Hebberger Jr. and David Wendt. Drop-ins welcome. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or odoherty@tclib.org.

 

The 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour is coming to Idaho. The Road Tour is part of the largest civic outreach and awareness campaign in U.S. history, stopping at more than 800 events nationwide. From local parades and festivals to major sporting events, the Road Tour will attempt to motivate America’s growing and increasingly diverse population to complete and mail back the 10-question census form when it arrives in mailboxes in March.

 

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the 2010 Census and understand the benefits a complete count can bring to communities everywhere; view an interactive display of the census form and learn how the collected information is used; and contribute stories and photos to the Portrait of America project to explain why “I count!” and view messages from other Road Tour participants.

 

South Fremont High School Gymnasium, St Anthony Idaho

Monday, March 8, 2010, 1 pm – 3 pm (Speakers, KIDS!, FULL tour set-up)

855 N. Bridge Street

 

In a fast-growing community such as Jackson Hole, also a gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and home to a vast array of wildlife, we cannot promote wildlife habitat connectivity without taking into account several road construction projects slated for design and construction within the next five to 10 years. Join the Alliance's Public Lands Committee for a brown bag discussion on a community effort to incorporate crossings for wildlife in these upcoming highway projects

Date and Time:  Monday, March 8, noon to 1 p.m.

Location:  Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, 685 S. Cache

Contact:  Louise Lasley at Louise@jhalliance.org or (307) 733-9417 

 

 

 

 

 

The Jackson Hole Jaycees gives young people between the ages of 18 and 40 the tools they need to build the bridges of success for themselves in the areas of business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and international connections. Attend a general membership meeting to find out how you can contribute to your community and gain valuable networking, social and career skills.  

The next meeting is set Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Jaycee Hall (beneath the American Legion at 190 Cache St. in Jackson).  

For more information: call 734-0588 or email jhjaycees@hotmail.com

 

St. John’s will host a Lite Lunch Presentation “Reconstructive Breast Surgery: What are your options?” with John C. Payne, DO. Dr. Payne is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and offers all types of cosmetic and reconstructive services to the Jackson community full-time, year-round.

Hear what options are available in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction including timing of surgery, types of reconstruction, and what specific considerations are addressed in choosing which option is right for you. The presentation is from noon - 1 pm in the Moose/Wapiti Classroom at St. John’s Medical Center. This presentation is free, open to the public, and bring your lunch. Call the Community Health Information (CHI) Center at 739-7244 for more information.

 

Beginning at 6:30 p.m… the Madison Library will be hosting a demonstration of the historic craft of spinning during its weekly “Close Knit Community.” Mary Ellen Anderson, education coordinator for the Weaving, Spinning, and Fiber Arts Guild of Idaho Falls, will share her skills and knowledge and allow interested parties to try their hand at this intriguing early technique.  Anyone interested in crafts, history, or just seeing something a little different is encouraged to come and participate.

 

Those attending “A Close Knit Community” do not need to be knitters or crocheters to take part; everyone is welcome.  Those who do stitch are encouraged to bring their projects to work on that night.  Anyone wishing to learn these skills or interested in joining in on the service projects of the group is encouraged to come half an hour early, at 6:00, for instruction. 

 

 

 

VITA Weekly Tax Preparation. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for qualified, low-income households is available at Teton County Library every Wednesday on a first-come, first serve basis. Bilingual volunteers assist with tax preparation, tax credit eligibility and electronic filing of federal income taxes. Income eligibility and a list of what to bring is available at the library or online at www.TCLib.org. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Dimmie Zeigler, 733-2164 ext. 229 or the Latino Resource Center, 734-0333.

 

The American Red Cross will hold its Driggs Community Blood Drive Wednesday, March 10^th from Noon to 4 p.m. at the National Guard Armory (547 N. Main).   To schedule an appointment or for more information contact Susan Allen @ 787-2457, Anita Cook @ 354 8425, or Mindy Bischoff @ 787 0627.

The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Forum Luncheon Wednesday beginning at Noon at the Chamber Conference Room (127 E. Main St.).   It’ll feature representatives of the new Hemming Village development. Please RSVP for a lunch count ($6) to info@rexcc.com or call (208) 356 5700.

 

The 52 voices of Brigham Young University-Idaho's Collegiate Singers share the Ruth H. Barrus Concert Hall stage at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 with Vocal Union. This performance is a pre-show to their Music and the Spoken the Word début with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on Sunday, March 14, in Salt Lake City.

 

 

 

 

Photographers are invited to share their favorite winter photos of the
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem during the Second Annual Winter Photo
Festival to be held in early March in West Yellowstone.

The festival is sponsored by the National Park Service and the Grizzly and
Wolf Discovery Center.  It will be held at the West Yellowstone Visitor
Information Center on Thursday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Photographers are asked to bring digital photos on a thumb drive or photo
CD so they can display and narrate their photos.

Interested photographers should contact Rich Jehle at 307-344-2840 or by
email at rich_jehle@nps.gov for more information.  Participants must
register by Monday, March 8.

Voices of the Valley: Hunting Stories. 7-8:30 p.m. Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum's winter storytelling series presents inspiring tales from local icons whose livelihoods stem from the Jackson Hole landscape. Tonight's presenters share some of their most memorable experiences from hunting pack trips in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Harold Turner is a valley native, owner of Triangle X dude ranch and hunting guide. Jim Garry is a 30-year professional storyteller, author and past Triangle X employee. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or odoherty@tclib.org.

 

6:15pm-Silent Auction

                        7:00pm-Dinner, followed by Live Auction

Place:              Madison High School Gymnasium

Theme:           “March Madness”
Come dressed in your favorite sports attire. No suit-No tie-No problem!

Cost:               $25 per person
                        Call 356-5700 to order your tickets!

Contact:          Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce at 208-356-5700

It will be a night of fun and celebration to honor friends, neighbors and businesses in the area for outstanding community service.

 

 

 

Robert Dreyfuss: Iran Uncovered
12 March, Friday, 7-8 p.m., Ordway Auditorium
Join investigative reporter Robert Dreyfuss for an eyewitness account of the Iran election and its aftermath and to hear about interviews he conducted with key Iranian decision-makers and analysts. He’ll discuss: Does Washington have an alternative to negotiations? Will sanctions work? Is a military confrontation inevitable? www.RobertDreyfuss.com

 

Winter Film Series: 

Friday, March 12 & Sunday, March 14: Swamp Troop

Tuesday, March 16: The Crayfish in the Jam Jar

2:00pm · Cook Auditorium · FREE!

Travel the globe as we screen films from the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.   Films are one hour or less.

 

9:30 – Noon K-5th grade students
1:00 – 3:30PM 6-12th grade students
Chrystie & Esperti Classrooms
$20 for Members, $25 non-members
Students will learn about the Federal Junior Duck Stamp program and begin an entry for the 2010 contest. The National Museum of Wildlife Art is the Wyoming host for the national contest. Pre-registration is required. Call 307-732-5435 to register.

 

Robert Dreyfuss: Iran Uncovered. 7-8 p.m. Join investigative reporter Robert Dreyfuss for an eyewitness account of the Iran election and its aftermath and to hear about interviews he conducted with key Iranian decision-makers and analysts. He'll discuss: Does Washington have an alternative to negotiations? Will sanctions work? Is a military confrontation inevitable? He has written extensively about the post-9/11 war on terror, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the confrontation with Iran. He covered the Iran elections for "The Nation." He also writes frequently for "Rolling Stone." His book, "Devil's Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam," was published in 2005. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or odoherty@tclib.org.

 

 

 

Where: Madison Middle School, 575 W 7th S / off Yellowstone across from World Gym
Semi-Formal / Formal Attire

Refreshments, door prizes, pictures, raffle for a helicopter ride, and more!

Admission:
Advance $15.00 per couple, $20.00 at the door (additional donations appreciated)

Prepay at the fire department located at 26 N Center Street or go to www.mfdpipebrigade.org

All proceeds go to the Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade

The Judith Weikle Celtic Ensemble. 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish music in a small setting. Vocals, harp, fiddle, bodhran and guitar combine in an ethereal, uplifting blend of ballads and jigs in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. The band includes, Judith Weikle, Arla Burbank, Deb Carpenter, Liz McCorquodale, Karen O'Connor and Mimi Smith. Hot apple cider and shortbread provided by Friends of the Library. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or odoherty@tclib.org.

 

Saturday Stories. 10:30-11 a.m. The first two Saturdays of every month. Librarians invite kids, ages 2 to 5, and their caregivers to join in Saturday morning stories, songs, rhymes, finger plays, flannel board fun and interactive play. This week features Leprechauns! Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

 

In honor of Red Cross month we will be holding a series of FREE classes for those interested in helping with disaster services locally and/or nationally. The classes include:

March 13, 9am Fulfilling Our Mission

March 13, 2pm Mass Care

March 16, 6pm Client Casework Part 1

March 17, 6pm Client Casework Part 2

March 20, 9am Shelter Operations

March 21, 9am Shelter Simulation

Please call 307-733-4049 and schedule to be part of these important classes for our community.

It could be your neighbor’s house that burns down and needs your help. Please be there for them.

 Class size is limited so please call 307-733-4049 or email me at FlowerJ@usa.redcross.org to save your seat.