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Valentine’s Day Dances: Sweetheart Relay Something for Everyone BY KAREN BOSSICK
S Szabo talks more about Journeys in Nepal Page 7
Moments from the Ski Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Page 12
weethearts: There are a couple of great opportunities to pin a heart on your guy or gal and waltz them around this weekend. Sun Valley Resort and The Boutonnieres will present their annual Valentine’s Ball dinner and dance on Saturday at the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room. A no-host reception will start at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing to tunes spun by DJ Lenny Joseph. Dress is Sun Valley formal or black tie. Reservations are $70 per person, tax and gratuity included, available at 208-622-2800. Meanwhile, the Blaine County Fair Board is hosting a Sweetheart Dance suitable for the entire family from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Community Campus in Hailey. Cost is $25 for couples and $15 for singles, available at the 4-H Extension Office, the Golden Elk, 620 N. Main St. in Hailey, or by calling Morgan at 720-5220. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. DJ Shane Manning will play “generation gap music� pop and country from the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. And adults and kids alike can indulge in “The Macarena,� swing dancing and music to twist and shout by. Formal attire is encouraged, but church-going attire is welcome as well. Proceeds will help the Fair Board upgrade buildings so they can be used year-round, not just at fair time. tws
Offers Fun on Skinny Skis BY KAREN BOSSICK
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Tony Furtado, one of the valley’s favorite musicians, will play Mahoney’s Bar and Grill in Bellevue tonight. The family-friendly show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5, with kids under 12 being admitted free. Furtado is an extremely skilled musician who blends rock music with Americana, folk and pop. His musical reach encompasses Bruce Springsteen, CCR and Tom Petty. Information: Shaun Mahoney at 208-720-8227.
God of Carnage discussion tonight
The cast and director of “God of Carnage� will discuss Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play at 6 tonight at The Community Library in Ketchum. Company of Fools will present the play, which is one of the top three most produced plays in America right now, Feb. 15 through March 3 at The Liberty Theatre in Hailey.
Music at The Sun Valley Brewery
Wednesday, Feb. 8 @ 6:30 p.m., Hailey’s Pop Diva Kids. Support some of Hailey’s budding young talent developed at Notes Music. Friday, Feb. 10 @ 8 p.m., from Boulder, Colo., The Holden Young Trio. No cover. Holden Young Trio, is a Boulder, Colo.-based group that mash up sounds from classic rock, funk, triphop, world beat, and reggae. They will also playing at River Run Lodge aprèsski Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, Feb. 11 @ 8 p.m., Army of Pines. No cover. Monday, Feb. 13 @ 6 p.m., Sun Valley Brewery Open Mic Night. Call 7880805 for info, or just show up! Tuesday, Feb. 14 @ 7 p.m., a special Valentine’s Day dinner performance with The Shook Twins from Portland, Ore. No cover! Reservations recommended!
Great Music Video Lecture Tuesday
The Sun Valley Artist Series and The Community Library will co-present another installment in Prof. Robert Greenberg’s captivating video lecture series, “How to Listen to and Understand Great Music—Its History, Culture and Heart.� The free presentation will be offered at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Community Library.
Love What’s Real
“Studies show that one in five teens say that their friends are victims of dating violence, and nearly half of teens who are in relationships know friends who are verbally abused,� said U.S. Senator Mike Crapo. To prevent these situations, The Advocates will facilitate student and parent seminars to talk about healthy dating relationships during February - Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. According to Sen. Crapo, the awareness efforts from organizations like The Advocates aid tremendously in making sure victims know where to turn for help, but it is ultimately the responsibility of all of us to speak up when we see violence and stop it. To boost statewide participation in prevention and education efforts, all Idaho secondary schools received the 2012 “Love What’s Real� toolkit, which includes posters, brochures, bookmarks, lanyards, buttons, stickers, and draw-string backpacks. The Advocates’ presentations will focus on healthy relationships, warning signs of abuse and effective bystander strategies for intervention. The organization is also hosting a booth during lunch Feb. 21-24, and participating in various high school activities throughout the month. Please call Darrel or Travis at The Advocates for more information, 208-788-4191.
Pony Club Thanks
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February 8, 2012
The Sawtooth Pony Club would like to say thank you to all the people who bought and enjoyed Christmas trees this past holiday season! Thanks to your generous support, funds will be used for the many equine activities and education that members enjoy throughout the year. For more info about activities, call Jeanne at (208) 471-0167.