Fly Sun Valley Alliance (FSVA) has launched a new Refer A Friend promotion and added new business deals to its ACCESS SUN VALLEY CARD, a valley-wide discount card with exclusive discounts on Alaska Airlines flights and deals at over 85 local participating businesses.  Sales from... (more)

The 8th running of the Sun Valley Half Marathon and Relay is quickly approaching; June 2, start time is 9am.

Early registration closes on April 29, at which time entry fees... (more)

By John Pluntze

Arguably, one of the most eagerly anticipated and long-awaited music events in any given year here in the Wood River Valley are the standing room-only "Nights At the Liberty" concerts that feature the always-amazing and endlessly-dedicated choir students from the Hailey Wood River Middle and High Schools -- and this year's concerts (which will take place this coming Thursday, Friday at Saturday evening at 7 p.m.,.at Hailey's Liberty Theatre) will undoubtedly leave countless music lovers smiling from... (more)

The results are in! Jim Slanetz and Michael David have won the 2 seats on the Ketchum City Council!

It was a very close election with runner-up Charles Friedman, losing... (more)

Time to dust off those putters, (if you didn't loose them last year ;-) and sign up for the....

2012 Ketchum Wide Open THIS Saturday, May 19th!... (more)

The 2nd Annual Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run takes place on Saturaday, May 26, 2012 at stunning Redfish Lake and Redfish Lake Lodge.  This Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K race begins and ends at the Lodge.  Incredibly unique terrain with spectacular views of the lake and mountains. &... (more)

The once anti-Nashville based Joe Buck gained notoriety as the guitarist of Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers. As Hank III’s villainous sideman onstage, the snarling upright bass player became infamously recognizable. Joe Buck Yourself is now a bona fide evil mother-trucking, one man band. This... (more)

Spring is here and gardens and landscapes in the valley are growing!  As you are enjoying the sunshine and outdoors, The Blaine County Cooperative Weed Management Area is asking you to keep an eye out for noxious weeds.

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Wednesdays, Starting May 30

Are you interested in understanding the meaning of a bioregional perspective, and what it would mean to develop one; considering the benefits of... (more)

Don't miss the 8th running of the Sun Valley Half Marathon and the return of the two person relay.The "Procrastinators" entry fee will be closing on May 20th. "Late" entry fee will be available May 21st and will close May 27th.... (more)

In tandem with the tone of the Sun Valley Wellness Festival, is the May/June exhibition by DAVID KIMBALL ANDERSON.  "Blue Sky: The Space Between Thoughts" represents the fleeting moment wherein the potential for suspending one's self-centeredness is most available.  Anderson uses... (more)

Saturday, May 19, 10a-12:30p.  As a part of the Hailey Community Climate Challenge, the Building Material Thrift Store will provide an interactive workshop on raising backyard chickens.  Bob Closser will lead us in a tour of the key aspects of a successful coop design, share design... (more)

The current exhibit of works by Jeff Fontaine make an intriguing focal point for an outside space and may be incorporated into a variety of designs.  The metal panels are "quilted" together, using both salvaged as well as new metal. Fontaine speeds up the natural process of rusting... (more)

All community thespians from ages 5-75, are invited to audition for the world famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, "The King and I" this Thursday, May 17 from 3-6pm and again on Saturday, May 19 from 11am-2pm.  Auditions will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sun Valley Road... (more)

Auditions are being held on Sunday, May 13 (inbetween Mother's Day celebrations and praise!) from 2:00-5:00pm and Monday, May 14 from 4:00-6:00pm for the phenomenal pop rock musical "Fame" for all high school teens and 20-somethings.  Please arrive on time to St. Thomas Episcopal Church... (more)

The SVO Pet of the Week is Huey. Huey has already been passed around from home to home, and now he has now found himself at our Shelter. While we are sure his previous owners were well-intentioned, an English Pointer does need lots of exercise, and Huey is happiest being with people, not being... (more)

May is National Bike Month and what better way to celebrate than with the 2012  Bike Swap hosted by Mountain Rides and Sturtevants Mountain Outfitters!

Roll on down... (more)

Save the date, Saturday May 12, to participate in ERC’s Clean Sweep event. Each year, volunteers from our valley gather to remove litter from public areas in our cities.  Meet your friends and neighbors at 9 a.m. at local parks (in Bellevue, Memorial Park; in Hailey, Hop Porter... (more)

Hundreds of Wood River Valley residents will be receiving the results to their cholesterol level test this week, which was offered recently through St. Luke’s Heart of the Matter event. Whether that includes you or not, if you have high cholesterol, taking a cholesterol-lowering drug is often... (more)

Join the Roosevelt Grille this Saturday in celebrating the ERC's Clean Sweep! We're excited to be celebrating our 10th year serving lunch to the great volunteers who commit to making our valley beautiful each spring. After your hard work cleaning up, stop by the Roosevelt where all volunteers will be given a free lunch from 11:00am-1:00pm. And remember-every time you come to the Roosevelt, you'll be given a coupon for a free dinner at the Sawtooth Club. Hope to see you this Saturday at the Ketchum Clean Sweep!

The Advocates' Carbonate Hill Climb Event Heightens Awareness of Sexual Assault Prevention

May 1, 2012 - Thirty-seven people participated in the fourth annual Carbonate... (more)

The SustainBlaine Advisory Group approved a slate of 3 to serve on the SustainBlaine formal Board of Directors.  Two of the Board positions are new and one is a replacement for George Kirk whose term expired.  A nominating committee comprised of several Advisory Group members interviewed... (more)

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