Happenings

Goldeneye by MIKE POLKOWSKE

Monday, June 1
   Intermediate bridge at 10 a. m. at Elk Creek Ranch. Lunch is available. Sign up by calling Darlene Brainerd 558.9492 or Maxine Saurey, 558.7731.

Wednesday, June 3
   Targhee Women’s Club first regular meeting of 2009, 11:30 a.m., Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge.  Everyone is welcome. Please come and pay your 2009 dues of $10. 2009 scholarships will be awarded Island Park students. Call Jerrie Bosier the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-7662. Lunch is $10, includes tip.

Saturday, June 6
   Community BBQ Fundraiser, hosted by Hungry Bear Market on Hwy. 20, pig barbecue, garage sale, and garden plant sale. Items go on sale at 9 a. m. Food served at 11 a. m. Proceeds go to the Island Park Community Fund, local Fraternal Order of Police, and the Fremont County Sheriff Reserves. Visit the Sheriff’s Reserve booth and bid on silent auction items.

Monday, June 8
   • Intermediate bridge at 10 a. m. at Elk Creek Ranch. Lunch is available. Sign up by calling Darlene Brainerd 558.9492 or Maxine Saurey, 558.7731.
   • The Island Park Library Friends, Inc. board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the library, 4377 County Circle.  The public is invited.  For information, call Diane Hunt at 558-9242.

Thursday, June 11 & Friday, June 12
    Island Park MammySlammy Event, hosted by the All Women’s Rally 4 A Reason Committee. Two days of focus on women’s health with a lunch party at Lakeside Lodge at 12:30 p. m. Thursday, June 11 followed by free and reduced price mammograms at the Portneuf MammoBus at Island Park Medical Clinic.
   Mammogram appointments MUST be made in April by calling Holly at the Island Park Medical Clinic on Monday April 3, 13, 20, or 27 - 558.7766.
   Mammograms will be scheduled on Thursday from 2 - 6 p. m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. - 2 p. m. Insurance and Medicaid accepted. Ask Holly at the clinic about free or reduced price options funded by the Rally 4 A Reason for those with no insurance or ability to pay. Lunch includes speakers, free goodies, door prizes.

Saturday, June 13
  • Kids Free Fishing Day, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Stoddard Mill Creek Pond in Shotgun.

  •  “Don’t Fence Me In,” a presentation on the meaning and impacts of fences from an environmental history perspective by Boise State University history professor, Lisa Brady, will highlight the Island Park Historical Society’s annual meeting and dinner, 5 p. m. at Pond’s Lodge. Dinner is $11 for IPHS members, $16 for non members. BBQ smoked chicken. Reservations required; please call Diane Sielinsky at 558.7609.

Monday, June 15
   Intermediate bridge at 10 a. m. at Elk Creek Ranch. Lunch is available. Sign up by calling Darlene Brainerd 558.9492 or Maxine Saurey, 558.7731.

Wednesday, June 17
   Targhee Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome. Program features Peggy Hamlen of Natures’ Eye Photography on the wildflowers of Island Park. Call Jerrie Bosier the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-7662. Lunch is $10, includes tip.

Saturday, June 20
   • Henry's Fork Day. Celebrate the Henry's Fork Foundation's 25th anniversary at the Last Chance Fisherman's Access. Festivities include breakfast, a casting competition, social hour, a silent and live auction and prime rib dinner. Support your local conservation group by attending! Call 652-3567 for more information and/or reservations for dinner. Visit HFF site here.

   • OutBack Realty Charity Golf Tournament, fundraiser for the Island Park Community Fund. Two tee times - 10 a.m. and 1 p. m; four-person teams must be mixed gender. Entry fee is $35 per person. Sign up your team by calling OutBack Realty at 208.558.9500.

Monday, June 22
   Intermediate bridge at 10 a. m. at Elk Creek Ranch. Lunch is available. Sign up by calling Darlene Brainerd 558.9492 or Maxine Saurey, 558.7731.

Wednesday, June 24
   Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at Diane Sielinsky's home at 10 a.m. All interested people are welcome. Please call Diane at 558-7609 OR Marty at 558-9007 or 558- 7751 for more information.

Thursday, June 25
   Smart Growth Coalition Community Forum on “smart” land use planning. Join SGC members in a discussion about preserving Fremont County’s resources and lifestyle! 6:30 p. m. at SGC’s office and gallery, 512 Main Street, Ashton. For more info, e-mail info@smartgrowth coalition.org, visit www.smartgrowthcoalition.org or call 652-3386.

Monday, June 29
   Intermediate bridge at 10 a. m. at Elk Creek Ranch. Lunch is available. Sign up by calling Darlene Brainerd 558.9492 or Maxine Saurey, 558.7731.

Wednesday, July 1
   Targhee Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome. Program features John Keith on the history of the Trude Ranch. Call Jerrie Bosier the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-7662. Lunch is $10, includes tip.

Saturday, July 4
  •  All American Sawtelle Stampede half marathon, 10 k, 5k and 1 k (kids) run or walk. Register on line here or e-mail islandparklodge@aol.com
  • IP Bills Island Parade.
  • Hungry Bear Market July 4th Car Show & Fireworks.
  • Lakeside Lodge Fireworks, BBQ, & Boat Regatta
  • IP Bills Island Parade.
   • Henry’s Lake Foundation Day.

Fri. - Sun., July 10 -12
   Island Park Library Friends Arts & Crafts Fair. Buffalo Run Campground.

Wednesday, July 15
   Targhee Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome. Program features Bobbi Killmer of Island Park Emergency Services. Call Jerrie Bosier the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-7662. Lunch is $10, includes tip.

Fri. - Sun. July 24 - 26
   Antique & Craft Show at Buffalo Run Campground, RV Park, & Cabins in Last Chance. Huge selection of great deals! Vendors, if you would like a booth, contact Earl Sitton at 406-714-7640 for more information.

Saturday, July 25
   Island Park Community Fundraiser, Sawtelle Mountain Resort Park.

Wednesday, July 29
   Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at Diane Sielinsky's home at 1 p.m. All interested people are welcome. Please call Diane at 558-7609 OR Marty at 558-9007 or 558- 7751 for more information.

Thursday, July 30
   Smart Growth Coalition Community Forum on “smart” land use planning. Join SGC members in a discussion about preserving Fremont County’s resources and lifestyle! 6:30 p. m.  at SGC’s office and gallery, 512 Main Street, Ashton. For more info, e-mail info@smartgrowth coalition.org, visit www.smartgrowthcoalition.org or call 652-3386.

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, July 31 - August 2
   Crystal Brothers Rodeo: The Island Park Wild Horse Stampede at Henry's Lake.  754- 0452  for more information. Let phone ring many times.

Wednesday, August 5
   Targhee Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome. Program features Damon Keen, Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Henry's Lake Hatchery manager. Call Jerrie Bosier the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-7662. Lunch is $10, includes tip.

Wednesday, August 19
   Targhee Women’s Club Auction, 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome to this FUN auction! Please bring items in good condition to auction; homemade food, baked goods, candy, etc. also welcome. Be sure to spend and bring a friend! Event raises money for local charities. Call Jerrie Bosier the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-7662. Lunch is $10, includes tip.

Thursday, August 20
   Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. at Island Park Village Resort. Sign up your team with Arden Sellars at Island Park Lodge, 558.7281. www.islandparkchamber.org

Saturday, August 22
   "Reclaim the River Clean-up Day,” hosted by the Henry’s Fork Foundation, 10 a. m. to 5 p.m. The team that collects the most litter will be honored as the 2009 River Advocates of the Year. After event party will be held at the Trouthunter Lodge. For more information and to receive updates, go to the event’s blog, reclaimtheriver.blogspot.com or e-mail annie@henrysfork.org

Wednesday, August 26
   • Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at Diane Sielinsky's home at 1 p.m. All interested people are welcome. Please call Diane at 558-7609 OR Marty at 558-9007 or 558- 7751 for more information.

  •  Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Elections, noon at The Trouthunter. Hear the chamber’s annual report. Vote for new board members and the Chamber Member of the Year. Entertainment, door prizes, and FUN. No-host dinner. RSVP to The Trouthunter, 558.9900. www.islandparkchamber.org

Wednesday, September 2
   Targhee Women’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome. Program features Bill Provence, on “A Day in the Life of a Confederate Soldier.” Call Jerrie Bosier the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-7662. Lunch is $10, includes tip.

Fri. - Mon. September 4 - 7
   Antique & Craft Show at Buffalo Run Campground, RV Park, & Cabins in Last Chance. Huge selection of great deals! Vendors, if you would like a booth, contact Earl Sitton at 406-714-7640 for more information.

Sunday, September 13
   Island Park Lodge’s annual Wine Tasting Party, a benefit for the Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce, 3 p.m. at the lodge.

Wednesday, September 16
   Targhee Women’s Club Birthday Party at 11:30 a.m. at the Lodgepole Grill at Phillips Lodge. Everyone is welcome to celebrate another year of TWC at this last regular lunch of the season. Call Jerrie Bosier the Sunday before the luncheon to reserve your seat — 558-7662. Lunch is $10, includes tip.

Wed., September 23
   Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at Diane Sielinsky's home at 1 p.m. All interested people are welcome. Please call Diane at 558-7609 OR Marty at 558-9007 or 558- 7751 for more information.

Wednesday, October 28
   Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at Diane Sielinsky's home at 1:00 p.m. All interested people are welcome. Please call Diane at 558-7609 OR Marty at 558-9007 or 558- 7751 for more information.

Wed. November 18
   Island Park Quilt Guild will meet at Diane Sielinsky's home at 1:00 p.m. All interested people are welcome. Please call Diane at 558-7609 OR Marty at 558-9007 or 558- 7751 for more information.

Wednesday, December 9
   Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party, 6 p. m., Phillips Lodge. Entertainment, door prizes, FUN. No-host dinner. Call Phillips to reserve, 558-9379. www.islandparkchamber.org

 

This is part of the May 21, 2009 online edition of The Island Park News.

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