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Fri. – Sun, August 6 – 8
Island Park Wild Horse Stampede, a Crystal Rodeo Bros. production at the rodeo grounds off Hwy. 87, Henry’s Lake. For more info, call 208.754.0452 or 754.4362.
Saturday, August 7
Teton Regional Land Trust’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, 5 to 9 p.m. at Six Springs Ranch, TRLT’a first conservation easement. Musicians, food vendors and heritage related activities for both kids and adults. Also the release of Stories from the Land: Music Project Vol. 1, an exciting compilation of local artists. For more information or to volunteer, contact Emily Nichols emily@tetonlandtrust.org or 354-8939.
Thursday, August 12
Island Park Chamber of Commerce's Annual Golf Tournament, Island Park Village Resort. An important fundraiser for the chamber! For more information and to sign up, please contact Chamber President Connie Funkhouser at 589.6987.
Friday, August 13
• Ashton Pool Fundraiser at 6 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion in Ashton City Park. The dinner followed by a baked goods auction at 7 p.m. Please bring a yummy baked good for auction, plan to buy one, or both. All donations will go toward pool upkeep. Everyone's support is greatly appreciated in this effort to keep this great asset in our community functioning! Questions? Call Rachel Hatton @ 652-0144.
• Little Church in the Pines Pot Luck, 6 p.m. Church provides meat for BBQ. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert. 6 p.m.
Saturday August 14
• The Island Park Library Friends, Inc. annual membership meeting is at 4 p.m. at the library, 4377 County Circle. Everyone is invited to attend, and input from the community is welcome. Agenda items include: a summary of the year’s events, the proposed 2011 budget, and proposed goals and projects. For more information, call Diane Hunt at 558-9242 or Rosemary Thompson at 558-9841.
• Teton Regional Land Trust’s 2nd annual Parking Lot Party, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Three Rivers Ranch Orvis Fly Shop in Last Chance. The land trust will provide burgers, beverages, sides, and opportunities for conservation conversation. There is no cost to attend.
• Artists In Progress musical jam session, 6 - 9 p.m. at Angler’s Lodge in Last Chance. If you sing, dance, play an instrument, come perform for a live audience. Bring your instrument – sound system provided.
Tuesday, August 17
Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Elections, noon, Elk Creek Ranch. Meal includes dessert and is $14, tax and tip included. Please make reservations by Saturday, August 14 by calling the ranch, 558.7404.
Wednesday, August 18
• Targhee Women’s Club Annual Auction, immediately after lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome. Bill Smith is the auctioneer. Please bring good items to auction because this raises money that is donated to area charities. Call Marilyn Glans the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-9395 (e-mail mglans@fretel.com). Lunch is $10, includes tip.
Wednesday, August 25
Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at 1 p.m.. Everyone is welcome; bring your expertise, items to admire and ideas to share. There will be an educational demo each month. Call Diane at 558.7609 or Marty at 558.9007 for directions and more information.
Thursday, August 26
Liberty Quartet Concert, 7 p.m. in the Little Church in the Pines. The concert if free, but a offering will be taken.
To listen to Liberty, go to "libertyquartet.com" and go to the bottom and click listen....about 6 to 8 songs are there.
Wednesday, September 1
Targhee Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome. Program features Sue McKenna, who will speak about legendary women who have shaped the area’s history. Call Marilyn Glans the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-9395 (e-mail mglans@fretel.com). Lunch is $10, includes tip.
Fri. – Sun. September 3 - 5
Antiques & Collectibles Fairs at the Buffalo Run Campground & Cabins and Pond’s Lodge.
Saturday, September 4
Island Park Community Fund Yard Sale of the Century, silent auction, craft fair, breakfast, and picnic. Breakfast is 7 – 10 a.m. Yard Sale of the Century – 7 a.m. Picnic lunch - noon. Now accepting donations for yard sale and auction at OutBack Realty and Rainbow Realty. This event raises money for the Island Park Community Fund. For more info, call Whitney Grimmett - 208.558.9500 or 208.680.2816.
Wednesday, September 15
Targhee Women’s Club Birthday Party, 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome. TWC was founded on October 4, 1989. Celebrate the club’s 21 years of success, and your own birthday, too. Call Marilyn Glans the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-9395 (e-mail mglans@fretel.com). Lunch is $10, includes tip.
Wednesday, September 22
Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome; bring your expertise, items to admire and ideas to share. There will be an educational demo each month. Call Diane at 558.7609 or Marty at 558.9007 for more information.
Wednesday, October 27
Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at 1 p.m. at Diane's home. Everyone is welcome; bring your expertise, items to admire and ideas to share. There will be an educational demo each month. Call Diane at 558.7609 or Marty at 558.9007 for more information.
Wednesday, November 17
Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at 1 p.m. at Diane's home. Everyone is welcome; bring your expertise, items to admire and ideas to share. There will be an educational demo each month. Call Diane at 558.7609 or Marty at 558.9007 for more information.
Saturday, November 20
Island Park Christmas Festival at the Mack’s Inn Playhouse.
This is part of the July 29, 2010 online edition of The Island Park News.
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