11 am – Salmon of Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game          Lori Burchard, Tour Guide

11:30 and 1:30 – Puppet Show

12 Noon and 2 PM – Music with Dave Monroe

Fish Painting        Games        Gift Bags

Story Telling        Costumes        Giant Salmon Tent

For Information call 208-774-3376 From 9:30 to 5 Friday-Sunday

STANLEY, IDAHO

After an easy winter where snowfall was less than average in the Stanley area, this springs rains and snowfall have set new records.  With Summer Solace past, summer and sunshine have arrived in the high country in  the Sawtooth Valley, Stanley Idaho.
With the sun shining, the snow melting and the flowers peeking their heads out in the many meadows that abound in the Stanley Basin, the valley is glistening with that magical spell that attracts visitors from near and far. All of the businesses are open and ready to greet and serve the many guests that will enjoy the grandeur of the Sawtooth Mountains this summer.
For the adventurer, pick from a variety of activities; white water rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking or mountain climbing, which can be from a few hours to multi-days.
For those who like quiet solitude, try fishing in one of the many streams or a high mountain lakes or hiking to a hidden spot few have found.  These high mountain lakes are accessible by horse or on foot.  Some lakes and many streams are also accessible by automobile.  Hiking, backpacking, shopping, eating at the great restaurants or just hanging out at the beach at Redfish Lake are all favorite past time of locals as well as visitors.  You will never lack for something to do in this beautiful valley.
The Sawtooth Hotel, the historic hotel in “downtown Stanley” is again open for business for the first time in 10 years.  They are offering dinner and have 10 rooms available for summer guests. The same owners will be serving breakfast and lunch at the popular Bakery just down the street. Contact the hotel at 208-721-2459.
BackCountry  Bristro, located in the Stanley High Country Inn, is offering fine dining Friday & Saturday evenings and the fun and affordable Monday night BBQ.  They often have a band at the BBQ so come and join the fun.  Reservations are appreciated 208-774-7000.
Galena Stage Stop Corrals is open for horse rides and will start their Thursday Night Wagon Rides & Barbeque with Galena Lodge June 24th and continue throughout the summer.  Wagon rides may also be booked for private parties. Additional information may be obtained at 208-726-1735.
White water float trips are popular activity for our traveling guests. The River Company 208-774-2244, Sawtooth Adventure Company 208-774-4644, White Cloud Rafting Company 208-774-7238 and White Otter Adventures 208-838-2406  are all excellent choices for a great white water adventure.
Come stay and play in this summer wonderland.  For additional information on these and additional activities please contact Stanley Chamber of Commerce at 208-774-3411 or www.stanleycc.org

Grab your skis and head for the hills,  it’s time for the 8th Annual Sawtooth Ski Festival!
Mark your calendar for March 6th and 7th 2010, and join us in the Stanley Basin and Sawtooth Valley,  where the cross country ski trail systems of Park Creek and Alturas Lake are showcased  during the Sawtooth Ski Festival.

The fundraiser begins with the Park Creek Poker Run and Chili Feed on March 6.  Festivities kick off at eleven and chili is served from noon until 2 pm.  At Park Creek, 7 miles west of Stanley,  skiers  and  snowshoers  follow a  course,  pick up cards at check points and the best poker hand wins  new snowshoes from Backwoods Mountain Sports!!!   Enjoy a bowl of  homemade chili, some cornbread and delicious cookies provided by our volunteer cooks. Spend the day enjoying  the incredible trails and stunning views at Park Creek.

At 5:30 pm,  Saturday evening,  at the Stanley Community Building,  a  dinner extravaganza is served!  Join in  the spirited  bidding on SILENT AUCTION items while listening to the great Bluegrass music of our favorite local band,  Headwaters.

Round out your weekend on Sunday, March 7th, with lunch and social hours at Alturas Lake Ski area.  Look for signs that direct you to the hilltop,  where another feast and a great party awaits!!!  Take part in a trailside  “gnome  search”  and win a ski club vest!

Donations at all events are gratefully accepted, heartily encouraged and truly appreciated!!!

The Sawtooth Ski Club, based in Stanley, Idaho,   is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality groomed cross country ski trails in the Sawtooth Valley and Stanley Basin.  The Sawtooth Ski Club pays for  expenses such as machinery, gas, oil, repairs, maintenance and grooming implements, as well as matching grants for some of the grooming costs.    Membership dues are extremely affordable, so fundraising is an essential part of having groomed, protected ski trails in this remarkable area. We  appreciate your kind support. If you can’t attend and wish to send a donation, the address is Sawtooth Ski Club, PO Box 224, Stanley, Idaho, 83278.  Thank you!  Call Karen at 774-3487 for more information. See you there!

Agenda

1. Presidents Report
   Website Update Analytics for individual businesses
   Rules for posting on the chamber blog
   Content  Sleep (Jeff, Herb, Tim) Biking (Tim) Skiing (Tim) Horse (Katie Bitton
2. Treasurers Report
   Job Description VC Director
   Chamber Treasurer/Board Changes
3. VIC Phase II Update
4. Visitor Center Staffing 2010
5. Membership Drive
6. Winterfest Update
7. Top 10 Scenic Drives Update
8. Other Business
9. Next Meeting Date

Update:  The Winterfest committee has set the date.  Winterfest 2010 is scheduled for February 20 – 21, 2010.

See you there!

Come try delicious appetizers paired with the Idaho wines of 3 Horse Vineyards.
23 miles south of Stanley, 37 miles north of Ketchum in the beautiful Sawtooth valley. Reservations are recommended.

877 774 3547

Schedule of events:

5:30pm      Meet at Community Building to decorate bikes for Kid’s Parade
6:00pm      Kid’s Parade
7:00pm      Community Potluck at the Stanley City Park
- bring a dish and your lawn chair
- free hamburgers and hotdogs provided by the City
7-10pm      Music by “No Cheap Horses” in the Park
Dark           Fireworks Display!

Music from Stanley is a concert series featuring Idaho musicians at Redfish Lake Lodge
Concert recordings to be aired in radio series on KBSU and KISU in fall

Stanley and Boise, ID −  Music from Stanley features some of Idaho’s best musicians in a live
setting and on the radio.  Music from Stanley consists of:  1) A series of free concerts that take
place on Sunday afternoons from 4-8 PM June 14th through September 6th, at Redfish Lake
Lodge near Stanley, Idaho.  2) A radio show series that airs on KBSU and KISU in the fall.  The
radio shows are comprised of concert audio, commentary, and interview segments with the
artists

The concert schedule for 2009 is as follows.
June 14- David Olney and Sergio Webb
June 21- Night Genes w/ Steve Meyer
June 28- Blind Driver
July 5- James Dean Kindle and the East Oregon Playboys w/ Thomas Paul
July 12- Carrie Rodriguez w/ Bearfoot
July 19- Ben Bedford
July 26- Gizzard Stone w/ James Coberly Smith
August 2- Charley Jenkins w/ Shoemaker Brothers
August 9- Johnny Shoes and Kayleigh Jace
August 16- Poke
August 23- A Seasonal Disguise
August 30- Belle of Les Bois w/ Neo Tundra Cowboy
Sept 6- Bill Coffey w/ friends

All of these artists are exceptional.  David Olney’s songs have been covered by Johnny Cash,
Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris.  Carrie Rodriguez was recently featured on Austin City Limits
and has toured with Lucinda Williams.  Rodriguez will also be touring with John Prine this fall.
Bluegrass band Bearfoot is a past Telluride Bluegrass Band Champion—an award they share
with the Dixie Chicks and Nickel Creek.

The accolades could keep going but there is only so much space on this press release.
Please periodically check musicfromstanley.com for details and updates.

A formal press release with radio schedule to follow in late summer.

Contact: Ryan Peck, 208.484.9117 •  email: musicfromstanley@gmail.com