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Saturday, February 2
• 5th annual Pond's Lodge - Mountain Mayhem Co-Ed Rally. Start and finish at Pond's Lodge on U.S. 20 next to the Buffalo River. Three-person teams must include one female, limited and unlimited classes. Awesome prizes. Course is in the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Get a team together or contact Event Director Bill Smith for help assembling a team - 208.558.7015; cell 208.351.7177; e-mail: eagleequip@fairpoint.net or Kevin Phillips at Mountain Mayhem - 208.558.7390; e-mail: mountainmayhem@fairpoint.net . Sponsored by Pond's Lodge (558-7221) and Mountain Mayhem.
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Sunday, February 3
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Wednesday, February 6
   Targhee Women's Club, Winter Edition meets at the Trouthunter at noon. Order from the menu. Enjoy lunch with TWC. Call Diane, 558-7609 for reservations.

Friday, February 8
   Fugowee Snowmobile Club meets at 7:30 p. m. at Pond's Lodge.

Saturday, February 9
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Sunday, February 10
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Wednesday, February 13
   Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce meets at the Trouthunter at noon. Entertainment: Island Park winter event movie!

Fri. & Sat, Feb. 15 & 16
   Ashton's American Dog Derby. Info at AmericanDogDerby.com

Saturday, February 16
* Fugowee Snowmobile Club Fun Run ending at Pond’s Lodge for Bingo 4 - 8 p. m.
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Sunday, February 17
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Saturday, February 23
   • 8th annual Ol' Men's Rendezvous. Start and finish west of Bank of Idaho off U. S. 20 at Village Crossroads. Men's-only snowmobile rally, three-person teams, limited and unlimited classes. Prizes include commemorative belt buckles. Groomed course in the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Get a team together or contact Event Director Bill Smith for help assembling a team - 208.558.7015; cell 208.351.7177; e-mail eagleequip@fairpoint.net. Sponsored by the Village Crossroads Merchants.
   • 29th annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Marathon Ski Race. Held on the world-class Rendezvous Ski Trails, this event draws hundreds of cross-country skiers. With the blast of a black powder canon, racers sprint out to compete in a variety of age classes and distances in both classic and freestyle of 5 to 50K lengths. With grooming provided by Yellowstone Track Systems, this is arguably the best track to be found all year. www.rendezvousrace.com
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Sunday, February 24
• 11th annual Mardi Gras Celebration - Not for the Timid, 4 p. m., Island Park Lodge. Costumes strongly encouraged. Cajun food, Hurricanes, music.
* West Yellowstone Youth Festival. Only for kids and sponsored by the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation. The Youth Festival is an opportunity for our future Olympians, World Cup Skiers and National Masters competitors to participate in an event that is just for them. A series of fun events such as obstacle course, matched sprints, relay and speed trap are included. Contact: West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation (406) 646-7097
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Saturday, March 1
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Sunday, March 2
• WYSEF - Winter Adventure - Moonlight Ski Tour along the Madison Rim in Yellowstone. Join several WYSEF board members on a moonlight ski tour along the Madison River Rim in Yellowstone. Touring skis are recommended and carpooling is encouraged. Meet at 7:00 pm in the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce parking lot to join a carpool.
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Wednesday, March 5
* Targhee Women's Club, Winter Edition will meet at Booondocks at noon. Order from the menu. Come enjoy a winter luncheon with TWC. Please call Diane at 558-7609 for reservations.
• Refuge Point Snowshoe Tour. Participants will learn why Refuge Point was a vital meeting place after the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake. Meet at Refuge Point Trail on Hwy 287 northwest of West Yellowstone at 1:00 pm. Call (406) 823-6961 for more information.

Friday, March 7
   Fugowee Snowmobile Club meets at 7:30 p. m. at Pond's Lodge.

Saturday, March 8
• Yellowstone National Park Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone's fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a ranger for a 2-mile walk into Yellowstone Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center by 1:15 pm. Bring snowshoes, snack and water- no experience necessary. For information call (4060 646-4403. Free Program 3 hours.
• Yellowstone National Park Afternoon Talks. Join a park ranger at the Grizzly & Wolf Discover Center for a program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center and at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program 45 minutes.
• Yellowstone National Park Evening Program. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, or scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions will be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, which is also the meeting place. For information call (406) 646-4403. Free program. 45 minutes

Sunday, March 9
   West Entrance to Yellowstone closes to motorized travel

Wednesday, March 12
   Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce meets at the Pines at noon. Steve Pinther will speak on the Idaho Meth Project.

March 13-16
   World Snowmobile EXPO 2008 in West Yellowstone. Free-style open competition with finalists able to compete with X-Game winners. Mountain West Snocross Championships, snow dragsters challenging one another for bragging rights, and beautifully restored and original vintage snowmobiles.  Snowmobile manufacturers and after-market companies will strut their 2009 stuff at the exposition hall. Nighttime activities include a "Funny-Money" Casino night, live entertainment.  www.snowmobileexpo.com

Saturday & Sunday, March 22 - 23
Equinox Ski Challenge, a 24 Hour nordic ski race. There will be 6, 12, and 24 hour divisions open to both relay teams and solo entrants. This event will raise funds for the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation and Mania Youth Programs. Those bringing food donations for the West Yellowstone Food Bank will be entered in a special raffle as well. For more information call (406)-209-3533 or visit www.equinoxskichallenge.com

Friday & Saturday, April 11 & 12
6th Annual Dubois Grouse Days in Dubois,  a two-day conservation-focused event to learn about and experience the land and life of the sage grouse in Idaho's Upper Snake River Plain. Phone: (208) 374-5422

Friday, April 18
Yellowsotne Park's West Entrance opens to motorized travel.

Saturday, May 10
West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Spring Cycle Tour. Join us for the Lakeside Ride! This casual ride begins in West Yellowstone and travels around Hebgen and Earthquake Lakes. Don't want to ride the whole 60 miles? Not to worry - we'll provide a shuttle whenever you feel tuckered. T-shirts, feed stations and dinner are also included. Visit www.cycleyellowstone.com for registration.

Friday, May 23
St. Anthony Fishermen's Breakfast. This annual event marks the beginning of fishing season. Phone: (208) 624-4870 http://stanthonychamber.com, sachamber@fretel.com

Saturday, June 7
Island Park Historical Society Annual Meeting with dinner, speaker, and more.

Sunday, June 8
Painted Buffalo Roam Again! Twenty-six hand painted ¾-life sized painted buffalo cows will come out from winter’s quarters and will be corralled for one week on the lawn of the West Yellowstone Museum. They will be joined by a crop of ten, 28” calves that has followed the same process as last year’s buffalo crop: molding, Styrofoam sculpture, fiberglass statues, artist painting, clear coating, and the final unveiling.

Wednesday, June 11
Train Day - 100th anniversary of the Town of West Yellowstone. On this day in 1908 the first trainload of visitors to Yellowstone National Park arrived at the site of what was to become West Yellowstone. Over the years, the town that grew up at the rail terminus, would host millions of visitors from all over the world on their way to Yellowstone. The Union Pacific Railroad complex built between 1909 and 1929 became the heart of West Yellowstone. Come celebrate the past one hundred years with us in a day of historic presentations and music. Events will be centered on the Oregon ShortLine Terminus Historic Districts' Union Pacific Dining Lodge. Walking tours will be available all day as well as rides in historic White Motor Coach Touring buses. An evening program of music will be provided by the Montana Mandolin Society.  Contact: Yellowstone Historic Center (406) 646-7461 or visit www.yellowstonehistoriccenter.org

Friday, June 13
Art show opens featuring northwest regional art at the historic Union Pacific Dining Lodge. Expanded activities to be announced. It is rumored that a bull, “Henry” will be arriving so artists can paint another collage painting like was done on “Frances”.

Saturday, June 14
• Kids Free Fishing Day, 9 a. m., Stoddard's Mill Pond, Yale-Kilgore Road, Shotgun.
• Outback Realty Charity Golf Tournament at the Island Park Village Resort. Call 558-9500 for more info.

Saturday, June 21
Henry' s Fork Day, sponsored by the Henry's Fork Foundation. www.henrysfork.org

Saturday & Sunday, June 28-29
Eagle's Store 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend. Eagle’s Store celebrates 100 years in business in West Yellowstone. This special weekend will feature Open House events at Eagle’s Store to share the rich heritage of the Eagle family and its long-standing business  -  appearances by Eagle family members and distinguished guests, historic picture and story displays, Eagle’s Store limited edition products and specialty food items, just to name a few. Founded in 1908, Eagle’s Store (http://www.eaglecompany.com) began as a pioneer family business of Sam and Ida Eagle at the West Gate of Yellowstone National Park. Over its 100 years in business, Eagle’s Store has become a well-known landmark and favorite destination for visitors to Yellowstone National Park. The Eagle family operates at the corner of Canyon Street and Yellowstone Avenue in its original West Yellowstone location as well as a second location, Eagle’s Crossing in the West Yellowstone Conference Hotel.  For more information about specific event details contact: Kendra (Eagle) Owen, (406) 868-0432, litegallery@bresnan.net; John E. Nemeth, (310) 493-1221, john.nemeth@imb.com ; For more information on Eagle Company, Eagle’s Store and Eagle’s Crossing visit: http://www.eaglecompany.com or http://www.eagles-store.com

Saturday, July 5
• Lakeside Lodge 4th of July Celebration,  Boat regatta, BBQ, and fireworks
• Henry's Lake Day, sponsored by Henry's Lake Foundation

Friday- Sunday , July 11 -1 3
Island Park Library Friends Summer Arts & Crafts Show

Thursday -  Saturday, July 31 - August 2
37th Annual Yellowstone Rod Run. Street Rod Heaven. Food, frolic, parade, showin’ and shinin’ and cruisin’. This year’s event will be bigger, longer and better than ever to celebrate 38 years of this annual gathering. The first two days activities are for the participants, then August 2nd activites open to the public at the Town Park. Contact: Jerry or Terry Oksa at (406) 646-9759 Web: www.yellowstonerodrun.freeservers.com

Friday- Sunday, August 1 - 3
Island Park WIld Horse Stampede, annual Crystal Brothers rodeo at Henry' s Lake.

Thursday, August 28
St. Anthony Summerfest. Festival of local arts and crafts, farmers market, music and entertainment. (208) 624-4870
http://stanthonychamber.com, sachamber@fretel.com

Fri.  & Sat. Nov 21 & 22
Island Park Historical Society Christmas Festival, Eagle Ridge Ranch. Arts & Crafts show, visit from Santa, entertainment, Saturday luncheon, and the popular auctioning of trees, wreathes, centerpieces, gift baskets.