JACKSON HOLE

 

 

Please note, beginning Monday, April 5, the library will close an hour earlier during the week and be closed Saturday mornings.

Open hours will be:
Mon-Thurs: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Sat & Sun: 1-5 p.m.

 

Keep on top of comprehensive plan updates at:     www.jacksontetonplan.com

 

Jackson Police and the Teton County Sheriffs Department are teaming up to try to round up wanted persons in the community. They’ve established a web page listing active arrest warrants. Generally, it displays folks who, for whatever reason, haven’t filled their obligation to appear in court.   In addition, Crimestoppers has agreed to offer up to a $50 reward for information leading to people on the list.    Call the PD at (307) 733 2331….or check the “active warrants” link at www.jacksonholepolice.com

 

On April 20, 2009 the Town of Jackson launched a program to help provide residents some relief from the high cost of prescription drugs. Since its inception, residents have used the card to fill 152 prescriptions with an average savings of 17%. Free prescription drug discount cards are available to city residents through a program sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC). 

Any Jackson resident can use these discount cards, with no restrictions based on the resident’s age, income level, or existing health coverage. The NLC prescription discount card can be used when purchasing prescription drugs at Smith’s, Albertsons and K-Mart pharmacies as well as at more than 59,000 participating retail pharmacies across the country.

Cards are available at Town Hall, the Senior Center and the Teton County Library at no cost to city residents.  City residents can call toll-free 1-888-620-1749 or visit www.caremark.com/nlc for assistance with the program.

 

The Wyoming Business Council’s Agribusiness Division is now accepting photos for its 3rd Annual Ag Photo Contest.

Amateurs and professionals alike may submit photos to the Agribusiness Division until Sept. 1, 2010. 

Photos must be ag related and taken in Wyoming, and may be of crops; livestock and farm animals; ag recreation and activities; or scenic agriculture.  Contestants may submit multiple photos to the contest.

Contest prizes include: $300 for the grand prize, $150 for 1st place adult, $75 for 2nd place adult, and $50 for 1st place youth. 

To participate, photographers must return a signed application and release to the Agribusiness Division with each unmatted, unframed 8x10-inch original photograph, as well as a digital file (of at least 300 dpi in jpeg or tiff format) or a 35mm slide. 

The application may be obtained online at http://wyomingbusiness.org/ag/agribusiness.aspx or by contacting Terri Barr at terri.barr@wybusiness.org or 307.777.2807.

 

 

 

February Art Exhibitions
The Art Association hosts openings for "Nekkid," a group figure exhibition in the ArtSpace Main Gallery curated by Sharon Thomas; "Scotch & Watercolor Society," in the Theater Gallery, featuring work by a group of water media artists who have been meeting and exhibiting since 1972; "Power & Faith," images of leaders of wide-ranging spiritual communities by Brigham Young University photography professor Paul Adams, in the ArtSpace Loft; and a high school art show in the ArtSpace Lobby. Stop in for refreshments, conversation and a whole lot of art. Free! 733-6379.

 

Through April 3

NATIONAL ELK REFUGE WINTER PROGRAMS

 

 

U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., are encouraging students and graduates from all backgrounds to apply for internships in their Washington, D.C. offices this summer.

 

The deadline for application is March 25 for Enzi’s office, March 12 for Barrasso’s office, and March 25 for Lummis’ office.

 

The internships, which include hands-on, individualized activities, offer experience in the heartbeat of the nation’s government. Interns are able to network, develop crucial job skills and cultivate meaningful experiences to further their education and career goals. Typical intern tasks include giving Capitol building tours, writing policy or hearing summaries, preparing memos, conducting research for legislative aides, observing floor proceedings and attending committee hearings and lectures.

 

Interns receive a monthly stipend to defray the cost of living in Washington, D.C. and can also coordinate receiving college credit for the internship. Priority is given to students from Wyoming or those studying in Wyoming.

 

For internships with Enzi: The summer 2010 internship runs from June 1-Aug. 20. Applicants should have achieved at least sophomore status at an accredited university or college. Individuals interested in an internship with Senator Enzi’s office should apply online. The application is available at www.enzi.senate.gov. Select the “Youth and Student Corner” tab and click on “Internship Information.” For additional information, contact Internship Coordinator Amber Johnson at (202) 224-3424.

 

For internships with Barrasso: The summer 2010 internship runs from May 17-Aug. 13.  Applicants should be 21 years of age or older. Both print and online applications are available at www.barrasso.senate.gov. Select the “Student” tab and click on “Intern Program.” For additional information, contact Macy Sukut at (202) 224-6441. State internships are also available through Barrasso’s office.

 

For internships with Lummis: Internships run throughout the year on both a full and part-time basis. Selection is based on general office and computer experience, interview and a short writing sample. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample by fax to Office Manager Joy Downey at (202) 225-3057. For additional information, contact Downey at (202) 225-2311. Visit www.lummis.house.gov for more information.

 

Yellowstone National Park is recruiting for the 2010 Youth Conservation
Corps (YCC) program, a residential work program for young men and women
between the ages of 15 and 18.  The program is designed to develop an
appreciation for the nation's natural resources and heritage through unique
educational, recreational, and work experiences.

No previous wilderness experience is required, but a willingness and
ability to work in a physically active outdoor program, getting along well
with others, and maintaining a positive attitude are essential for success.

Yellowstone National Park will offer two, four and one-half week YCC
sessions this summer.  Session 1 will begin June 13 and run through July
12; and Session 2 will begin July 16 and end August 14.  Applicants will be
asked to indicate their first and second choice of session.

Participants will be required to live on location, and room and board will
be provided at a minimal cost.  Wages will be set at the federal minimum
wage of $7.25 per hour.  Applicants must be citizens of the United States
and be 15 years of age by June 13, but not over 18 years of age by August
14.

For further information and application materials visit
www.nps.gov/yell/parkmgmt/yccjobs.htm.  Questions may be directed to the
park’s YCC Program Manager by calling (307) 344-2729.  Completed
application materials must be received no later than April 15, 2010.

 

 

Toddler Time. Every Tuesday from 10:05-10:25 a.m. and 10:35-10:55 a.m. and Thursday from 10:05-10:25 a.m. Offered three times a week, the library's 20-minute Toddler Time for children ages 3 and younger features books, songs, finger plays and flannel board acts. On Tuesday, March 2, the second session of Toddler Time will join in the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

Storytime. Every Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Kids ages 4 to 6 are invited to join librarians for Storytime featuring a weekly theme with related tales and activities. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

Alta Storytime. Every Wednesday from 11-11:45 a.m. A new library, new books and new storytimes! Young children are invited to Alta Branch Library for stories, songs, arts, crafts, jumping and jiggling. Cost: Free. Location: 50 Alta School Road, Alta WY. Contact: Teton County Library Alta Branch, 307-353-2505.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

10:30 – 11:15AM
Chrystie Classroom

Free for members or with Museum admission
Art classes for toddlers ages five and under, accompanied by their caregiver, focusing on the simple art concepts of color, shape, texture and line.   Pre-registration is unnecessary except for large groups.   Call 307-732-5435 for more information.  Generously sponsored by First Interstate Bank and The Thanksgiving Foundation.

 

Great Decisions: Russia and Its Neighbors. 6-7 p.m. Monday is foreign policy night at the library! Tonight's video & discussion: Russia's policy of maintaining a "sphere of influence" in former Soviet satellites has been challenged in recent years by movements against pro-Russia regimes. Russia has pushed back by cutting Ukraine's natural gas supply and intervening in Georgia's campaign in South Ossetia. Will Russia regain its traditional leadership role in the region? 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.

Environmental Health Forum: Live a Healthier Life. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Find out how you and your family can live a healthier life. This presentation covers what you can do to avoid environmental health hazards, from getting mammograms to radon testing to using a cell phone, and much more. Presented by the Environmental Health Trust, a Jackson-based nonprofit foundation that promotes environmental health in our community. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or odoherty@tclib.org.

 

 

 

 

5:00 – 9:00pm Galleries open

7:30pm Program begins

FREE!

Have you heard?  Art After Hours is the best new event series in Jackson Hole.
Fierce and fearless — this is the common image of wolverines. But this is only part of the story.  To help save these remarkable animals, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) biologists, lead by Bob Inman of the WCS Greater Yellowstone Wolverine Program, are conducting the most intensive study of the wolverines of the Northern U.S. Rocky Mountains to date. Amazingly, given the elusive nature, extreme movements and low densities of wolverine populations, the research team has collected over half of all the data ever assembled on wolverine natal dens, wolverine survival and wolverine reproduction in the U.S over the past nine years. 

Inman will discuss the biology of wolverines as determined with nine years of telemetry-based field research in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. He will also explain how this information has helped inform conservation actions for the species, where future research and conservation efforts will be focused, and how the public can get involved in conserving wolverines.

 

Tapas Tuesdays

Open at 5:30pm

Tapas Tuesdays includes a variety of delicious small dishes expertly prepared by Chef Tom Henninger of the Rising Sage Café. Reservations recommended: 307-732-5434.

 

Geologists of JH Film - "Kilauea, Mountain of Fire." 6 p.m. Kilauea continually molds Hawaii's Big Island. Creating new land, shaping ancient forests and carving tunnels through the earth, the volcano fascinates a dedicated group of scientists and filmmakers who follow its every action. Geologists map the magma chamber with innovative imaging technologies, follow the lava's heat underground and listen to the volcano's movements as they work to understand its awesome force. Violent and beautiful, destructive and creative, "Kilauea: Mountain of Fire" explores the volcano's incredible power and the challenges of life in its shadow. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or odoherty@tclib.org.

 

Nonprofit Marketing Overview Workshop. This is the first in a series of workshops to be held March-June. Sandy Hessler, of Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, will help organizations gain new skills and knowledge in nonprofit marketing concepts and strategies. Participants will learn the fundamentals of marketing in this prerequisite class.

                       

Who Should Attend:            Representatives from area nonprofit organizations

 

When:                                Tuesday, March 16, 2010

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

Where:                                   St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hansen Hall

 

Cost:                                       $25    

 

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.  The March class is a prerequisite for all subsequent courses.  To register, contact Nina Resor at 739-1026 or nresor@cfjacksonhole.org. 

 

 

 

Cook auditorium

Free for members or with Museum admission

Hayden Shea is a teen who was raised in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, one of the last intact ecosystems on the planet. She has always loved being outdoors and watching wildlife. A Journeys School student, Shea has become more concerned about the issue of climate changes the effects it is having across the world. Shea’s interest in the Arctic began when she was 10 and got a chance to spend two weeks in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Shea will speak about her return to the Arctic last fall and her own response to climate change as a result attending the Polar Bears International Leadership Camp.

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.

St. John’s Institute for Cognitive Health will hold a free support group for individuals with persistent memory loss on Wednesday, March 17th, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM in the Moose classroom at St. John’s Medical Center. A separate group will be held at the same time in the Wapiti classroom for primary care partners of those with memory loss.

St. John’s Institute for Cognitive Health will hold a free monthly support group for those caring for memory-impaired individuals who live outside the region. “Caring from a Distance,” will meet Thursday, March 18th from noon until 1:00 PM in the Owl classroom at St. John’s Medical Center. Professional caregivers are also welcome.

These support groups are facilitated by St. John’s health care professionals Lisa Larson Hoyt, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner; Trisha Larimer, Registered Nurse; and Carol Taylor, Clinical Social Worker.

For more information, including a full meeting calendar, visit www.tetonhospital.org/cognitivehealth.

Call 307-739-7434 to learn more about memory loss services provided by St. John’s Institute for Cognitive Health.

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Join the Conversation! What's News: Discussing the Headlines. 12-1:30 p.m. This is your chance to discuss news that's important to you with the  editors of the Jackson Hole News&Guide and JH Weekly. Local, national and global topics are explored and explained in this monthly conversation. Sponsored by the Wyoming Humanities Council, Teton County Library Foundation, Jackson Hole News&Guide and JH Weekly. Fresh coffee provided by Friends of the Library. Cost: Free. Location: Conference Room. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or odoherty@tclib.org.

Dishing: A Club for Jackson Foodies. 6-8 p.m. Dishing brings together culinary aficionados to taste, discuss, share and learn about all things food related. Allison Arthur, a food columnist for the JH News&Guide and lifelong cook, will be our culinary guide. To register, email: odoherty@tclib.org. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.

 

 

March 19 & 21: The Crayfish in the Jam Jar

Tuesday, March 23: NATURE: Parrots in the Land of Oz

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.

 

Library Book Club: “Reading Lolita in Tehran”
22 March, Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Library Study Room
Join the library to discuss “Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books” by Iranian-born author and professor, Azar Nafisi. No registration necessary.

Great Decisions: The Persian Gulf
22 March, Monday, 6-7 p.m., Ordway Auditorium
Monday is foreign policy night at the library! Tonight’s video & discussion: Now more than ever, the Persian Gulf region offers many difficult challenges to U.S. policymakers. How will Obama’s direct appeal to Arabs and Muslims impact U.S. foreign policy in the region? What will the fallout of withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq be? Can the U.S. and its allies prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons? No registration necessary.

 

“Persepolis” Book Discussion
22 March, Monday, 6-7 p.m., Storytime Room
Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France, Marjane Satrapi’s memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Tehran. Participants meet on to discuss this provocative and eye-opening graphic novel. To register, email mschweberkoren@tclib.org.

Book Display: Azar Nafisi Read-a-Likes
Excited about Azar Nafisi’s upcoming talk? Come check out the monthly book display to see Nafisi’s books, read-a-likes and related topics. Located in the Library’s Main Room.

For more information on Nafisi’s Page to the Podium presentations, please contact Library Foundation Associate Director, Pauline Towers-Dykeman at 733-2164 ext. 217.

Page to the Podium is generously sponsored by Four Seasons Resort, Mary K. Weiss Foundation, First Interstate Bank, Jackson Hole Jewish Community, The Robert S. and Grayce B. Kerr Foundation, Carter Gray, Margot Snowdon & Yves DesGouttes.

An Intimate Chat with Azar Nafisi is graciously underwritten by Margot Snowdon & Yves DesGouttes, Jenny Mayfield & Michael Rubenstein.

 

 

10:30 – 11:15AM
Chrystie Classroom

Free for members or with Museum admission
Art classes for toddlers ages five and under, accompanied by their caregiver, focusing on the simple art concepts of color, shape, texture and line.   Pre-registration is unnecessary except for large groups.   Call 307-732-5435 for more information.  Generously sponsored by First Interstate Bank and The Thanksgiving Foundation.

 

 

Art After Hours: Bison Restoration in Indian Country

5:00 – 9:00pm Galleries open

7:30pm Program begins

FREE!

Join Fred Dubray at the Museum for a presentation on the value of bison to the nation's culture and ecology and to learn about his role in restoring bison in the territories of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.

Dubray is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and is former Executive Director and co-founder of Pte Hca Ka, Inc., which is a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Corporation created to restore and manage the tribal buffalo herd. It is also currently the largest and fastest growing tribal buffalo operation in the United States. He is founder and former President of the Inter-Tribal Bison Cooperative (ITBC). He has also served as Chairman of the ITBC Executive Committee. Dubray is known for his work in bison restoration, and has been featured in several national media outlets including People Magazine, National Geographic, and Newsweek. Dubray also appeared on the NBC Today Show, a CBS News Special, and in a PBS documentary entitled, “American Buffalo: Spirit of a Nation.”  In 1995, Mr. Dubray was awarded the “Newsweek American Achievement Award.”  Art After Hours is sponsored by the Dragicevich Foundation, Bank of Jackson Hole, and Invisible Fence Brand of Wyoming. This evening’s program is a partnership between the National Museum of Wildlife Art and the National Wildlife Federation.

 

Tapas Tuesdays

Open at 5:30pm

Tapas Tuesdays includes a variety of delicious small dishes expertly prepared by Chef Tom Henninger of the Rising Sage Café. Reservations recommended: 307-732-5434.

 

 

An Intimate Chat with Azar Nafisi. 5-7 p.m. Support the Teton County Library Foundation by purchasing tickets to hear an interview with Azar Nafisi, author of the international bestseller, "Reading Lolita in Tehran." Drinks from 5-6 p.m., followed by the interview at 6 p.m. and a Q&A with the audience thereafter. Tickets available beginning March 3 at MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "r20.rs6.net" claiming to be www.TCLib.org/Azar or the library's Front Desk. Proceeds benefit the Library Foundation. Cost: $125. Location: Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. Contact: Foundation Associate Director Pauline Towers-Dykeman, 733-2164 ext. 217.

On the Ice: Polar Bear International Ambassadors. 7-8:30 p.m. Join Hillary Lavino, a senior at Jackson Hole High School, and Hayden Shea, a junior at Journeys School, for an evening of slides, video and true stories from their experience as participants in the Polar Bear International Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba during the polar bear migration. Learn about the current state of polar bears and global warming through stories and pictures of their experience on the ice. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Teen Program Coordinator, Steve Whisenand, 733-2164 ext. 247.

 

 

 

The 35th Annual Hill Climb is scheduled for March 25-28, 2010! Until then, watch this exciting video from the 2008 race: Watch this action packed Snow King Hill Climb '08 Video! Every year almost 10,000 spectators come to watch snowmobilers race up 1,500 vertical feet on the steepest slope Snow King Mountain has to offer. However, not all the contestants make it to the top. Part of the excitement is seeing vehicles careening back down the mountain, just next to Snow King Resort. The event draws snowmobile companies from North America. If you want to see the latest in snowmobile technology, this is the spot. Plus, vendors add to the carnival atmosphere with a variety of food and beverage choices. 2010 Hill Climb PricesAdult multi-day Scenic Chair Ride: $27.00 Junior / Senior multi-day Scenic Chair Ride: $21.00 Adult 1-time Scenic Chair Ride: $11.00 Junior / Senior 1-time Scenic Chair Ride: $9.00 Adult Full-day Ski Lift Ticket: $27.00 Junior / Senior Full-day Ski Lift Ticket: $21.00 Adult 2-hour Ski Lift Ticket: $19.00 Junior / Senior 2-hour Ski Lift Ticket: $15.00

 

 

 

WOODWIND QUINTET with PIANO
This colorful and romantic concert brings you beautiful music for woodwinds and piano. 
John Thorne, flute (Houston Symphony)
Elizabeth Koch, oboe (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra)
Larry Combs, clarinet (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)
Robert Williams, bassoon (Detroit Symphony Orchestra)
Gail Williams, horn (Chicago Chamber Musicians)
THUILLE  Sextet in B flat, Op. 6
POULENC  Sextet

 

 

Applications for 2009-2010 Silver Star Scholarship awards are now being accepted.  Any graduating senior within Silver Star’s serving territory is eligible to apply. 

 

Awards are based on demonstrated need, scholastic achievement and personal life balance.

The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, March 29, 2010; completed applications may be turned in to the student’s high school counseling office.

 

Interested students may obtain a scholarship application from their high school counseling office or download an application from silverstar.com.

Great Decisions: Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. 6-7 p.m. Monday is foreign policy night at the library! Tonight's video & discussion: U.S. campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan have shown that military force alone cannot ensure peace in all conflicts. How can the U.S. successfully integrate the tools of peace building into its statecraft? At what point do poverty, disease and climate change threaten national security? What role can non-governmental actors play in supporting government led efforts? 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.

 

 

Sugar Easter Egg Craft. 1-3 p.m. To celebrate the beginning of spring break, children ages 4 and up create scenes inside a sugar egg and decorate the outside for Easter. Sign up for one of two sessions: 1-2 p.m. or 2-3 p.m. Registration required, begins Mar. 16. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103.

 

 

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 Star Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking to fill a vacant seat for the Chamber Board of Directors.  Nominations will be accepted until March 31st, 2010 at which time they will be processed through our nominating committee.  If you want to get involved and feel you can contribute to the economy of the valley, please call (885-2759) or email svccom@silverstar.com.

 

 

at the Alpine Civic Center.  If you are interested in reserving a booth, please call Paul Nelson at 307-699-4734 or Randy Vivier at 307-413-1378.

 

Please save the Date for the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet and Celebration. The snow has piled high but the days are getting longer and we are thinking, “Spring!” The Annual Awards Banquet and Celebration will be held on Friday, June 4 at the Mangy Moose Restaurant and Saloon in Teton Village. The evening will include a cocktail hour, dinner, and live music. Help us to celebrate the accomplishments of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Members!

 

Would you like sponsor a table? Sponsorship opportunities start at $600. For more information, please contact April Hankey, Projects & Operations Manager, april@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x18.

 

 

 

Mar 13 Riverdance! Celtic Music! - SVHS Auditorium 7:00pm, Tickets at the door—$5.00

single and $20.00 for a family—Presented by the Star Valley Arts Council

 

Mar 13 Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid—SVMC Ambulance Garage—8:00am to Noon

 

Mar 16 BLS Healthcare Provider CPR/AED—SVMC Ambulance Garage; 8:00am to Noon

 

Mar 18 Business After Hours - hosted by Flying Saddle Resort in Alpine from 5:30 to 7:00.

 

Mar 18 Kidney Health & Varicose Vein Surgery Class—SVMC, Greys River Room

Noon to 1:00pm. Dr. Lowe specializes in all aspects of kidney health and urology.

Information will be shared in regards to diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney stones rinary tract infection, congenital diseases, bed wetting, all as they relate to kidney function.

 

Mar 20&21 Flea Market— Lincoln County Fairgrounds—Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and

Sunday 9:00am to 3:00pm, Free Admission

 

Mar 24 Chamber Luncheon— Starting at 12:00 noon and the cost is $6. Speaker & location to be announced at a later date. RSVP to 885-2759.

 

Mar 24 Cancer Support Group—Judy Brundage, Education Room—2:00pm to 4:00pm

 

Mar 27 Live at the Met—Hamlet—Ambroise Thomas—Afton Civic Center at 11:00am For more information go to www.starvalleyarts.org . Presented by the Star Valley Arts Council.

 

If you have any questions about the above events and there isn’t a phone number associated

with the event, please call the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce at 885-2759

 

 

 

 

May 1, 2010 – Cedar Lake Contemporary Dance: Dancers’ Workshop co-presents this sleek and daring company from New York City.