The fun never ends for kids and youth in the Wood River Valley. This is the jump off point for more information, stories, programs, camps and more. The following items will get you in deeper.

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Registration is now open for the first Trail Creek 12K Trail Run scheduled for October 30, 2010. A classic trail run with buffed-out single track, a few up's and down's and views that will make you want to run the loop twice. Race day is during halloween weekend so we are encouraging costumes.... (more)

The Sun Valley Writers’ Conference will celebrate its 15th annual gathering of readers and writers, August 20-23 on the grounds of the beautiful Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. A full event pass provides access to all lectures and breakout sessions as well as breakfast and lunch... (more)

When did you become involved in the arts?

When I was 8 years old, I had begun to exhibit certain artistic traits.  My mother was not really sure what to do with me and... (more)

By John Pluntze

Well, technically "slack" season has begun once again, but there's absolutely nothing that's slack or otherwise lacking in the local music scene here again... (more)

Under beautiful blue skies both those local and those from afar gathered to watch another spectacular parade meander down the colorful streets of downtown Ketchum. Here are a couple of the photos I took of the parade. I will post an extensive "High Definition" full screen slide show on my personal website (www.GeorgeMartinJr.com) of the event within the next 10 days, earlier if time allows.Thanks to all those who participated to make this event another extraordinary "Sun Valley" event.

By John Pluntze

People wishing to participate in the second annual environmental-oriented BaseCamp Feastival ( http://web.me.com/benreel/Feastival/Welcome.html / http://www.... (more)

Labor Day Weekend 2010 in Sun Valley! Lots to do all over the Wood River Valley this weekend and Sun Valley Resort is no exception!

The final Sun Valley Ice Show of the... (more)

Amy Alexander Ostrofe of Sun Valley, Idaho won the overall fastest women’s amateur title at the inaugural San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz.  This was a grueling race that included a 1500 meter swim that started near Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay.  Amy’s time 2:46:1... (more)

The Sun Valley 4.0 Senior Tennis Team has placed second in the district championship tournament in Pocatello, losing to Boise by only one match point.

Five teams from Central... (more)

By John Pluntze

Well, as I said in this "Harmonic Convergence" (local music scene-oriented) column yesterday, this weekend isn't exactly short of music offerings -- call it the "last hurrah," for lack of a better word, before the summer season comes to a close -- and those various offerings run the gambit from an Australian band that is making its Idaho debut here in the Valley Saturday to one of the Valley's most revered bands that is playing at The Roosevelt tonight...... (more)

Sun Valley, Idaho has been selected as the 2011 and 2012 hosts of USA Cycling’s premier USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships.  Kelli Lusk, National Events Director for USA Cycling informed the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau (SVKCVB) that Sun Valley&... (more)

A funny thing happened when I went in for my six month follow up appointment with the doctor after having open heart surgery in February.  The purpose of this surgery was to rebuild a blocked subclavian vein, by pass other veins, and remove a rib to fix my thoracic outlet syndrome issues.... (more)

Plum's Tara Bell heads to Nourish Me (new restaurant), Red Fish Lake, some fishing holes and has a preview of the upcoming Wagon Day celebration in Ketchum.

By John Pluntze

Well, once again this week's Wood River Valley music offerings are sooo numerous and eclectic in nature -- including a hugely-popular singer-songwriter-guitarist from Minnesota who often immediately conjurs up images in people's minds of Bonnie Raitt and/or Melissa Etheridge -- we'll once again have to cover them in a two-part music column article, beginning with today's (Thursday) musical events.... (more)

The SVO Pet of the Week is Olivia.  Sweet Olivia was found as a stray and brought to the Shelter for safe keeping.  Olivia was a little shy when she first arrived, but she quickly came to realize that being at the Shelter isn’t such a bad thing. Now settled in, she is a happy, friendly... (more)

Special Workshop! Native Medicinal Workshop with Darci Williamson Tuesday, September 14 10am-4pm $30M, $40NM Pre-registration required. 208.726.9358

If you're interested in... (more)

What: Family Canning Workshop

Location: Sawtooth Botanical Garden (Highway 75 & Gimlet Road, Ketchum, ID. 83340)... (more)

Redfish Lake Lodge is amazing in all seasons, but there is something extra stunning about September. We have tried to make it easy for you - romance, adventure, relaxation, recreation, and foods to delight your palate. Treat yourself this fall to an unforgettable stay at Redfish Lake Lodge in the Sawtooth... (more)

For the first time in 9 years, there was a tie for the First Prize at the finals of the Annual Sun Valley Opera International Vocal Competition, which takes place in Seattle. Robin Flynn soprano from New York and Aundi Moore from Maryland each sang one selection from opera and one from... (more)

The 2010 Wood River High School Homecoming Bar B Que will have a new twist: supporting local growers and restaurants.  The annual picnic will this year have a number of food booths from which football fans and the community can purchase locally grown corn on the cob and watermelon. ... (more)

Bali High???

I'm guessing among the many Israel-related articles that Hailey's Bali Szabo hasn't read -- and probably never will -- is a 10/22/'05 article by Tom Gross, former Jersusalem correspondent for the London Sunday Telegraph, entitled "The Forgotten Rachels" ( http://www.tomgrossmedia.com/TheForgottenRachels.html ).

In it, the article lists some of the scores of people who've been killed... (more)

In honor of National Grandparents Day, the Senior Connection will be having a Grandparents Day Brunch on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The Brunch will consist of many homemade favorites such as: Biscuits and Gravy, French Toast, Eggs, Sausage, Homestyle Breakfast Potatoes... and so much more.... (more)

SVKCVB Identifies Priorities for New Marketing Era.

The Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau (SVKCVB) announced today it is refining its program priorities in coordination... (more)

Notes Music and the Alley Cat Clothing Co. are getting ready for fall.  New this fall to the store is a new Teen/Tween Fashion Den with adult fashions in the front room.  The new back room will open August 31st. and will host children's, teen / tween clothing, shoes and fashion... (more)