Happenings

A terrace at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Park. JOHN LOSCH photo

Fri. - Mon. September 4 - 7

Antique & Craft Shows at Buffalo Run Campground, RV Park, & Cabins in Last Chance and at Pond's Lodge.

Friday, September 4

Artists in Progress at Angler’s Lodge in Island Park, 6 - 9 p.m. Free to the public - bring your instrument & share your talent with the rest of us. Sound system provided.

Sunday, September 13

Island Park Lodge Wine Tasting Party to benefit the Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce, 3 p. m. Wine selections from Snake River Valley and Golden Eagle, refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

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 14
The Ashton Community Food Pantry will distribute food at the Ashton Community Center from 5 - 7 p.m. Please bring identification and a current power bill. Donations of food can be left at Dave's Market and at the library; monetary donations may be left at the city office. Pasta and rice continue to be needed at the Pantry.

Saturday, October 24
The Ashton Community Food Pantry will distribute food at the Ashton Community Center from 10 a.m - noon. Please bring identification and a current power bill. Donations of food can be left at Dave's Market and at the library; monetary donations may be left at the city office. Pasta and rice continue to be needed at the Pantry.

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.

Saturday, October 31
The annual Haunts of Harriman Halloween party in Harriman State Park’s historic Railroad Ranch district, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Hay rides, trick-or-treating, Haunted House, and carnival. This year’s theme is the “The Wild, Wild West” and admission will be dried or canned food for local food banks. If you would like to help fund or volunteer for the event, please contact Harriman State Park at 208-558-7368 or har@idpr.idaho.gov.
 

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.

Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21

Island Park Christmas Festival, sponsored by the Island Park Historical Society at the Mack's Inn Theater, Lower Big Srings Loop Road.

Craft Fair & Food Sale. 2 to 8 p. m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Baked goods, soup, chili, hot dogs, all kinds of neat art and crafts. Great holiday shopping! Soup & chili also available for take out. Live entertainment, 6 p. m. Friday.

Santa Claus visits at 7 p. m. Friday.

Festive holiday luncheon and auction, noon

Saturday. Up for auction: 10 decorated artificial Christmas trees, 10 wreathes, 10 gift baskets, and 10 holiday decorations (centerpieces, fireplace enhancements, outdoor decorations, etc.). Proceeds from auction go to local charities. Donate an auction item, designate the local charity of your choice to receive the proceeds. Saturday lunch reservations are required. Call IPHS secretary, Kari Dalton, to reserve lunch, to sign up to donate auction items, and to reserve a craft booth. 558.0900 or 681.9837. Call early to ensure that you can be part of this awesome festival!

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

Thurs. - Sat, Feb. 18 - 20

American Dog Derby sled dog races and other winter activities, Ashton. All info at www.americandogderby.com

This is part of the August 27, 2009 online edition of The Island Park News.

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