Calendar of Events
Wednesday, February 10
Walk for a Multiple Sclerosis Cure Kick-off, 6:30 p. m. in the Teton Room at Pond’s Lodge. Join the WIlderness Walkers, the Island Park team that will be part of the Idaho Falls MS Walk at 10 a m Saturday, May 15 in Freeman Park. Sign up to walk, or volunteer to help the team. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, February 12
The Fugowee Snowmobile Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Pond’s Lodge. Everyone is welcome. Join our club! For more information, contact Randy Miller, 558-0156.
Saturday, February 13
• Hungry Bear 2nd annual snocross and vintage classic. Sign up at the Hungry Bear at 10 a. m., ride at 11 a. m., nine classes. Call 558.0100 for more info.
• Fugowee Snowmobile Club annual Fun Run. This year’s beneficiaries are the Henry Lake Outlet Recreational Bridge Project ($3,000 pledged in matching funds for a grant), and anything over $3,000 goes to the Community Food Pantry that serves Island Park and Ashton. Sign-up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pond’s Lodge, Shotgun Cafe and Store, or Island Park Lodge. Bingo starts at 4:30 p. m. in the Teton Room at Pond's Lodge. Win fantastic Bingo and raffle prizes donated by area businesses. You must be present to win.
Thursday - Saturday, February 18 - 20
American Dog Derby sled dog races and other winter activities, Ashton. Info at americandogderby.com
Saturday, February 20
Ol' Man's Snowmobile Rendezvous, sponosored by the Village Crossroads Merchants. Cross country snowmobile event and raffle. Monies generated to help select local organizations and charities. For more information, please contact Bill Smith at 558-7015.
Saturday, February 27
2nd annual Harriman State Park Feathers ‘n’ Fins Skiathon. Registration is $25 before February 20, $30 after that. Kids 16 and under are $15 before and $20 after Feb.20. Pre-registration will start at 10 a.m. and event starts at 11 a.m. Groomed 7km, 10km, and 20km trails. For more info, contact Jodi Vincent, Assistant Park Manager, 558-7368; jvincent@idpr.idaho.gov
Sunday, February 28
13th annual Mardi Gras celebration, 4 p.m. at Island Park Lodge. Not for the Timid! Costumes encouraged. Visit islandparklodge.org for more information.
Friday, March 12
The Fugowee Snowmobile Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Pond’s Lodge. Meeting includes elections. Everyone is welcome. Join our club! For more information, contact Randy Miller, 558-0156.
Friday - Sunday, March 12 - 14
20th World Snowmobile EXPO. West Yellowstone. Sno-cross racing, displays by snowmobile manufacturers and after-market companies, Funny-Money Casino night and more. snowmobileexpo.com
Monday, March 15
Yellowstone Park closes to oversnow travel.
Saturday, April 17
Yellowstone Park’s West Entrance opens to wheeled vehicles.
Saturday, June 19
Henry's Fork Day. Celebrate the Henry's Fork Foundation's 26th 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.
Saturday, July 3
• All American Sawtelle Stampede fun run. Half marathon & 10k run; 5k, and 1 k run or walk, Start time, 9 a. m. Register and learn more at sawtellestampede.com
• Henry’s Lake Foundation dinner with live and silent auctions, 5 p.m. at the Yellowstone Historic Center in West Yellowstone. Fundraiser for projects that protect the Henry’s Lake fishery.
