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The word: July

I love the word July. It slides off the tongue like an ice cream cone at the beach, flavorful and delirious. Consider the sun. Consider water, folks. Think about fishing in the morning chill, or the evening when the light is on the mountains and the fat trout are leaping under the buzzing hatches. That's pure Idaho. Think of quaffing wine. Think music. It’s all going on right now and the choices are supremely enticing.

 

Wednesday, July 22

• A candlelight vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, for Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl of Hailey. Bowe was captured in Afghanistan in late June by a group claiming to be the Taliban. Vigil participants will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Zaney’s River Street Coffee House in Hailey and proceed to the nearby Hop Porter Park, where some words will be addressed to the gathering.

Simultaneously, at 7 p.m., the Back Alley Party, at the Wicked Spud in Hailey, will pause its music to also light candles in Bowe’s honor. Hat Trick (6 p..m.), Piers Lamb (7:15 p.m.) and No Cheap Horses (8 p.m.) will play for the benefit of The Senior Connection and Wood River Community Baskets.

Words of support to the family may be sent to Sheriff Walt Femling, who is acting as a liaison, at sheriff@blainecounty.com. Put “Bergdahl Family” in the subject line. For more information visit www.blainesheriff.com.

• The Company of Fools Summer Fools Festival continues tonight with "Welcome Home Jenny Sutter" by Julie Marie Myatt, directed by Joel Vilinsky.

It’s Girlfriends Night Out in the Fools Festival: CK’s in Hailey will offer pre- and post-curtain specials.

Also $3 wine and beer at the Liberty and post-show dark chocolate, champagne and a powwow with the cast.

The 2009 Summer Fools Festival also includes, in rotating repertory, “Steel Magnolias” and “110 in the Shade.” Call the Liberty Theatre ticket line 578-9122 for details and discounts.

• Also on Wednesday, check into family night at Sawtooth Botanical Garden, “Literature in the Garden,” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. As an extra treat, local and organic refreshment will be available for purchase from Ric Lum, Jessica Matluck and Delicious Revolution.

For more information and to pre-register, call 726-9358 or visit www.sbgarden.org Admission is $5 per child members, $8 nonmembers.

 

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Friday, July 24

• The Company of Fools and Dunbar Interiors in Ketchum join up for a little entertainment on Friday, July 24 from 3-5 p.m. The charge is $10 charge and refreshments will be served.
   
• Also on Friday, at 1 p.m. bring the kids to Iconoclast Books and Cafe for an engaging performance of "Ferdinand!" featuring Jennifer Sullivan on violin and Michelle Nelson, narrator.
   
• Sun Valley Center Annual Wine Auction
   
• Then fasten down the hatches because from Thursday, July 23-Saturday, July 25, the Sun Valley Center will hold its 28th annual Wine Auction to raise funds to support its educational arts programming and community outreach. The Auction weekend includes: the auction gala, vintner dinners in private homes, a hosted wine picnic on a golf course with music by Ryebender, and a tasting that includes wines from the over 120 wineries that generously participate. www.sunvalleycenter.org
   
• Special this year is the Junior Patron Evening at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24. After a multi-course dinner at the Elkhorn Supper Club, patrons will head over to the main event already underway beneath the big tent at Dollar Mountain, at 9 p.m. There junior patrons can bid on Live and Silent Auction items to support arts education and enjoy wines contributed by the fabulous vintners, all while dancing the night away.

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Saturday, July 26

• Ryebender be performing at the Boiler room in Sun Valley, Saturday, July 26, night immediately following the Wine Auction Picnic, from 9:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.