Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Saturday, June 13

Kids Free Fishing Day, Stoddard Mill Creek Pond in Shotgun - begins at 9am.

“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.

Fremont County Planning & Zoning Commission meets at 6 p. m. at the County Annex, 125 N. Bridge Street, St. Anthony.

Thursday, June 18

Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce's annual highway clean-up day. Meet at Mountain Mayhem in Last Chance at 8am. Coffee and muffins will be served while we prepare for litter cleanup along highway 20. Call 558-7390 for more details.

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.

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 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.

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, 10k, 5k (run only) and 1k kids (run or walk). Call 208-558-7281 for more information, 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

Thursday, July 9 & Friday, July 10

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. 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.

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 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.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 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.

Friday, July 24

4th annual Red Hat Mountain Mommas Canoe Trip down the Big Springs National Water Trail. Meet at Henry’s Fork Landing at 10:30 a.m.; group will then travel to the launch site by 11 a.m. Shuttles will be arranged. Wear your Red Hat Society purple and red colors. Lunch follows at the Landing for canoers and anyone deployed to help shuttle. Please contact Geneva Irwin if you have space in your canoe, raft, or other non motorized watercraft. She is hosting this fun event. Her number is 558.7890.

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 1:00 p.m. All interested people are welcome. Please call Diane at 558-7609 OR Marty at 558-9007 or 558-7751 for more information.

Thursday, July 30

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.

Saturday, August 15

"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 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.

Wednesday, August 26

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.

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, 208.558.9900.

Friday - Monday, September 4 - 7

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. More details? Call 208-558-7281.

Wednesday, September 23

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, 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.

Wednesday, 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., The Pines/Lodgepole Grill. Entertainment, door prizes, FUN. No-host dinner. Call The Pines/Lodgepole Grill to make your reservations, 208-558-9379.

Wednesday, December 16

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.