Jackson Hole News&Guide Newspaper

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2
Armchair Adventures: Bhutan: Its Beauty and Its Beasts
Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center, Jackson
Teton County / Jackson Parks and Recreation Department
Presenters Benj Sinclair and Jigme Norbu have both taught in Bhutan, one in the Royal University of Bhutan, the other in a remote high school. More >>

9 a.m. Saturday, May 5
Hike up Bear Creek
Hike up Bear Creak, Hoback
Sierra Club - Teton Group
Join the Sierra Club on a 5-mile hike up Bear Creek in Hoback area. Moderate terrain; moderate pace. Contact Kent Fiske 307-733-3861 kfiske2000@cs.com More >>

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 9
Hike to Elk Refuge southeast summit
Elk Refuge, Jackson
Sierra Club - Teton Group
Join the Sierra Club on a 3-6 mile hike to Elk Refuge SE Summit. Meet at the trailhead at 6 pm. Contact Kim Prebish 307-699-3965 kprebish@bresnan. More >>

6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10
Armchair Adventures: Travels to Switzerland and France
Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center, Jackson
Teton County / Jackson Parks and Recreation Department
Join presenter Farley Marlowe for an Armchair Adventure program highlighting travels to Switzerland and France. More >>

9 a.m. Friday, May 11 – 6 p.m. Friday, May 18
Wilderness First Responder
TBA, Jackson
Central Wyoming College
The WFR is 72 hour course, and is a comprehensive and in-depth look at the standards and skills of dealing with medical emergencies. More >>

8 a.m. Saturday, May 12
Service Day / Highway Clean-up
Service Day / Highway Clean-up, Bondurant
Sierra Club - Teton Group
Join the Sierra Club in Bondurant for a highway clean-up service day. Contact Yvonne Henze for more information: 307-543-2142 yvonnehenze@hughes.net More >>

9 a.m. Saturday, May 12
Jackson Hole Spring Runoff 5K Run/Walk
Stilson Ranch Parking Lot, near Wilson
Teton County / Jackson Parks and Recreation Department
9:00 am walkers start9:30 am runners startEntry fee includes race souvenir and refreshments. Prizes for top finishers. Raffle drawing for all participants. More >>

11 a.m. Saturday, May 12
Eco-Fair 2012
Powderhorn Park, Jackson
St. John's Medical Center
Eco-Fair provides a fun and educational forum for regional organizations to showcase their sustainability efforts. Fair-goers will enjoy local food, beverages, live music, workshops and kids' activities. More >>

11 a.m. Saturday, May 12
Eco-Fair 2012
Powderhorn Park, Jackson
St. John's Medical Center
A fun, educational forum for regional organizations to showcase their sustainability efforts. Enjoy local foods, live music, workshops and demonstrations by sustainability experts, kids’ activities and more. More >>

5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16
CWC Spanglish Night hikes with Sierra Club
Nelson Dr. Trailhead / Putt-Putt Trail, Jackson
Central Wyoming College
Join CWC's Spanglish Night on an evening hike with the Sierra Club! Bring water and enthusiasm for bilingual conversation. RSVP Jacqueline@cwc.edu or 734-3429. More >>

10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17
Senior Outing to Signal Mountain Lodge
Signal Mountain Lodge, GTNP
Teton County / Jackson Parks and Recreation Department
Enjoy a springtime drive through Grand Teton National Park and lunch at Signal Mountain Lodge. More >>

8 a.m. Saturday, May 19
Hike the Phelps Lake Loop
Hike the Phelps Lake Loop from LSR Preserve, GTNP
Sierra Club - Teton Group
Join the Sierra Club on a 7-mile hike around Phelps Lake. Easy terrain; slow pace. Contact Steve Deutsch 307-733-3988 k9boy@earthlink.net More >>

5:30 p.m. Monday, May 21
Jackson Hole Seniors Got Talent!
Senior Center of Jackson Hole, Jackson
Teton County / Jackson Parks and Recreation Department
Join the Senior Center of Jackson Hole and Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department for a fun evening of dinner and a talent show. More >>

9 a.m. Wednesday, May 23 – 6 p.m. Monday, May 28
Mountain Man Rendezvous and Traders Row
Teton County Fairgrounds, Jackson
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
Live a piece of the Old West! Enjoy Traders Row, Candy Cannon, Bow & Arrow Competition, Hawk & Knife Competition, and Atlatl Competition at the Teton County Fairgrounds. More >>

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23
Hike to Josie's Ridge
Hike to Josie's Ridge from Wildlife Drive Trailhead., E. Jackson
Sierra Club - Teton Group
Join the Sierra Club on a 3-6 mile hike to Josie's Ridge from Wildlife Drive Trailhead. Meet at 6pm. Contact Kim Prebish, 307-699-3965 kprebish@bresnan.net More >>

6 p.m. Thursday, May 24
Tips for Jackson Hole Gardeners
Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center, Jackson
Teton County / Jackson Parks and Recreation Department
Join Al Young for ideas and suggestions for high altitude gardening in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. More >>

11 a.m. Saturday, May 26
Old West Brew Fest
Town Square, Jackson
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
31st Annual Old West Days Event: Try a sampling of an age-old craft and enjoy a variety of beers from regional breweries. More >>

1 p.m. Saturday, May 26
Blacktail Butte Wildflower Walk
Blacktail Butte parking lot, Grand Teton National Park
Wyoming Native Plant Society - Teton Chapter
Teton Chapter, Wyoming Native Plant Society leads moderate hike with some steep terrain. 208-681-6527 More >>

10 p.m. Saturday, May 26
31st Annual Old West Days Parade
Town Square, Jackson
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
One of the last and best horse-drawn parades of the Old West! Enjoy Mountain Men, vintage vehicles, covered wagons, and the legendary gathering of gunslingers of the West! More >>

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30
Hike to Horse Thief Knob
Hike to Horse Thief Knob from lower Valley Energy Parking Lot., S. Jackson
Sierra Club - Teton Group
Join the Sierra Club on a 6-mile hike to Horse Thief Knob from Lower Valley Energy Parking Lot. Meet at 6pm. Contact Kent 307-733-2164 kfiske@tclib.org More >>