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Thursday, November 8
• Save the Hess Heritage Collection community meeting, 7 p. m., North Fremont High School Auditorium. Everyone welcome.
• Island Park City Council Meeting, 7 p. m., City Building in Last Chance.
Friday, November 9
Fugowee Snowmobile Club meets at 7:30 p. m. at Pond's Lodge.
Saturday, Nov. 10
Island Park Sportsmen’s Club annual Wild Game Feed & Membership Drive, 6 p. m., Pond’s Lodge. FREE. Bring wild fish, game, birds to the cook no later than Wed. Nov. 7. Includes a raffle - donations accepted.
Wednesday, November 14
WinterFest Commitee meets at 2 p. m at the Hungry Bear.
Thursday, November 15
• Fremont Growth Solutions will host, "A Celebration of Community Voice - recommendations from forum workshops," at 6 p. m. at the FGS office, 512 Main St. Ashton, ID. Come hear a review of all the great input GFC gathered at its workshops this year. DINNER WILL BE SERVED! Feel free to bring any side dishes that go with lasagna or desserts. This meeting will serve as a celebration of past community voice and allow you another chance to voice your opinions, recommendations, and suggestions about what should be included in the updated Comprehensive Plan and Development Code. What you tell us at this meeting will serve as a platform for future recommendations. Come and celebrate and let your thoughts be heard!
• Greater St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce work meeting 5:30 p. m., chamber office. Chamber elections.
November 19-25
West Yellowstone Ski Festival. Hundreds of Nordic ski enthusiasts from all over the world, novice to expert, gather to learn more about the sport, practice techniques and see new equipment. Early snows, superb grooming, racing opportunities and the Nordic Skiing Exposition make this an especially inviting time. On-snow clinics November 19-23.
SuperTour Ski Races will be held on Friday and Saturday. www.yellowstoneskifestival.com Race information: www.rendezvousskitrails.com
Sunday, November 11
St. Anthony Veterans Day Parade
Thursday, November 22
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 23
• Island Park Christmas Festival, 11:00 a. m. to 6 p. m. Eagle Ridge Ranch Barn. Art and craft and food sale of many beautiful and tasty items suitable for Christmas gifts and holiday entertaining. Treat yourself to homemade chili, soup, desserts, rolls, and hot drinks at the Island Park Historical Society booth. Items that will be for sale include jewelry, quilts from the Island Park Quilt Guild, ornaments, candy, Pam Nelson Designer Scarves, gifts made from wood, leather saddles, bridles, and other tack, leather pillows, knitted and crocheted items, metalwork, Island Park banners, and much more.
• 4:00 p. m. - Santa visits. Treats for kids, photos with Santa
Live entertainment throughout the day.
For more information, to register your tree or decoration for the auction, and to reserve a booth, call Kari Dalton at 558-0900 or Nancy Stratford at 558-7875. Click here for Eagle Ridge Ranch info & directions.
Saturday, November 24
Island Park Christmas Festival, Noon - Doors open. Eagle Ridge Ranch Barn. Come look at auction items! 1:00 p. m. Christmas Festival Luncheon catered by Pat Doyle, elegant decor includes centerpieces that will be in the auction. You must have a reservation for this luncheon. Call Nancy Stratford at 558-7875.
• 2:00 p. m. Auction -2 p. m. All purchases must be removed from the Barn after the auction.
To reserve a booth for the arts and crafts sale, call Kari at 558-0900. For more information, call Nancy at 558-7875. Click here for Eagle Ridge Ranch info & directions.
Wednesday, November 28
The Island Park Quilt Guild meets 1 p.m. - 3 p. m. Please call Diane at 558-7609 or Marty at 558- 9007 or 558-7751 for more information.
Saturday, December 1
St. Anthony Tree Lighting and Crafts Fair
Wednesday, December 5
Targhee Women's Club Winter Edition Christmas Party at noon at The Pines. Everyone is welcome. Gift exchange - $10 gift with Christmas theme.
Thursday, December 6
• Greater St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, noon, tba
• Island Park Planning and Zoning Meeting, 7 p. m. Island Park City Building.
Saturday, December 8
Fugowee Snowmobile Club Progressive Christmas Dinner.
December 15 - 26
West Yellowstone's Christmas for the Critters at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. Share in the joy of the season by donating food to the bears and wolves. Please call the Center for specific food needs - 800.257.2570 or 406.646.7001. Enjoy a snow filled day watching the animals play. Bring your donation and receive $1.25 off an adult regular admission, 10% off any gift shop purchase and the warm fuzzy feeling of helping the animals!
December 16
Join the 6th annual West Yellowstone Christmas Bird Count in conjunction with the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center and the Sacajawea Audubon Society. Enjoy a day of birding in the West Yellowstone and Hebgen Lake area. Meet at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center at 8 a. m. $5 fee. Call (406) 646-7001 for more information.
Wednesday, December 19
• Yellowstone Park opens for the winter season - travel by snowmobile or snow coach starts.
• Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Dinner at 6 p. m.at Angler's Lodge. Gift exchange, entertainment.
Saturday, December 22
St. Anthony Tree Decorating Contest
Monday, December 24
Island Park Community Christmas Service, Little Church in the Pines, 7 p. m. Everyone is welcome to this non-denominational celebration that is a long-standing Island Park tradition. It includes a light ceremony, reading of the Christmas story, and singing. For more information, and to sign up to play an instrument, please call Sylvia Vollweiler at 558-9748.
Wednesday, December 26
The Island Park Quilt Guild meets 1 p.m. - 3 p. m. Please call Diane at 558-7609 or Marty at 558- 9007 or 558-7751 for more information.
Fri. - Sun. January 11 - 13
Third annual Wild West WinterFest sponsored by the Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce. Torchlight snowmobile parade, chili cook-off, ice sculptures, kids coloring contest, quilt square contest, Casino Night, and other fun western-style winter activities. For more information, go to islandparkchamber.org. Schedule will be posted closer to the festival.
Friday, January 18
Fugowee Snowmobile Club meets at 7:30 p. m. at Pond's Lodge.
Saturday, January 19
24th annual Helen Thompson Ol' Ladies Classic. Start and finish are at the A-Bar and Supper Club on U.S. 20 in Last Chance, Island Park. Ladies-only snowmobile rally, three-person teams, limited and unlimited classes. Fun for riders with all skill levels. Awesome prizes, including fleece vests, trophies for winners & oldest rider and rider who came from the farthest away. Lunch buffet and raffle after the event. Raffle benefits local charities. Groomed course is safe and challenging in the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Get a team together or contact Event Director Bill Smith for help assembling a team - 208.558.7015; cell 208.351.7177; e-mail eagleequip@fairpoint.net. Or, go to the A-Bar and sign up! Sponsored by the Last Chance Merchants.
Saturday, February 2
5th annual Pond's Lodge - Mountain Mayhem Co-Ed Rally. Start and finish are at Pond's Lodge on U.S. 20 next to the Buffalo River in Island Park. Three-person teams must include one female, limited and unlimited classes. Fun for riders with all skill levels. Awesome prizes. Course is safe and challenging in the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Get a team together or contact Event Director Bill Smith for help assembling a team - 208.558.7015; cell 208.351.7177; e-mail: eagleequip@fairpoint.net or Kevin Phillips at Mountain Mayhem - 208.558.7390; e-mail: mountainmayhem@fairpoint.net . Sponsored by Pond's Lodge (558-7221) and Mountain Mayhem.
Friday, February 8
Fugowee Snowmobile Club meets at 7:30 p. m. at Pond's Lodge.
Saturday, February 16
Fugowee Snowmobile Club Fun Run ending at Pond’s Lodge for Bingo 4 - 8 p. m.
Saturday, February 23
• 8th annual Ol' Men's Rendezvous. Start and finish are west of the Bank of Idaho off U. S. 20 at Village Crossroads. Men's-only snowmobile rally, three-person teams, limited and unlimited classes. Fun for riders with all skill levels. Awesome prizes, including commemorative belt buckles. Groomed course is safe and challenging in the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Get a team together or contact Event Director Bill Smith for help assembling a team - 208.558.7015; cell 208.351.7177; e-mail eagleequip@fairpoint.net. Sponsored by the Village Crossroads Merchants.
29th annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Marathon Ski Race. Held on the world-class Rendezvous Ski Trails, this event draws hundreds of cross-country skiers. With the blast of a black powder canon, racers sprint out to compete in a variety of age classes and distances in both classic and freestyle of 5 to 50K lengths. With grooming provided by Yellowstone Track Systems, this is arguably the best track to be found all year. www.rendezvousrace.com
Sunday, February 24
West Yellowstone Youth Festival. Only for kids and sponsored by the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation. The Youth Festival is an opportunity for our future Olympians, World Cup Skiers and National Masters competitors to participate in an event that is just for them. A series of fun events such as obstacle course, matched sprints, relay and speed trap are included. Contact: West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation (406) 646-7097
Friday, March 8
Fugowee Snowmobile Club meets at 7:30 p. m. at Pond's Lodge.
March 9
West Entrance to Yellowstone closes to motorized travel
March 13-16
World Snowmobile EXPO 2008 in West Yellowstone. Ten action-packed days! The World Snowmobile EXPO has a NEW look! Free-style open competition with finalists able to compete with X-Game winners. Mountain West Snocross Championships, snow dragsters challenging one another for bragging rights, and beautifully restored and original vintage snowmobiles. Snowmobile manufacturers and after-market companies will strut their 2009 stuff at the exposition hall. Nighttime activities include a "Funny-Money" Casino night, live entertainment. www.snowmobileexpo.com
This is part of the November 2, 2007 online edition of The Island Park News.
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