Wed.,  Nov. 25

Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays in the ReStore. No experience necessary. Sign up: Lauren Conrad, 734-0828 or lauren@teton habitat.org.

Breaking Cultural Barriers: A new way to introduce language, 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays through Dec. 16 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. English- and Spanish-speaking participants together. Child care and program with games, books, toys and stories. $60 for six-week session, includes child participation. Register: 690-2153.

Yoga for Equestrians, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Padma Mountain Studio. 739-0888.

Life Drawing Open Studio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Art Association. Models will be present and easels available. Bring paper and drawing materials. $20 drop in fee. 733-6379.

Weight management classes 5:30-6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at CHI center in lobby of St. John’s Medical Center. $10. cholland@teton hospital.org or 739-7244.

Bingo, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Elks Lodge. Open to the public, 15 games for $17. 733-1713.

Stroller Strides offers fitness classes for mom and baby 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at rec center. www.strollerstrides.net/jacksonhole.

Contract Bridge, 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. on Wednesdays at rec center. $1. 739-9025.

Prenatal yoga, 4 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at Teton Yoga Shala. $15. Angela Tong, 690-4201.

Jackson Hole Jazz Foundation rehearses 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the Center for the Arts. 699-0102.

Dancers’ Workshop classes today include Intermediate Pilates, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Power Jivamukti Yoga, 12-1:15 p.m., Beginning Pilates,

5:30-6:30 p.m., Dance Fitness, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $16 drop-in fee. 733-6398.

Open Mike Night 7-10 p.m. each Wednesday at South Side Pizza & Pub. No cover.

 

Thurs., Nov. 26

18th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5-k Run/Walk. Walkers start at 8:45 a.m., runners at 9:15 a.m. from rec center. 739-9025.

Happy Thanksgiving! Most government offices and cultural hubs closed, including Teton County Library, Center for the Arts.

Beginning Pilates workshop with Kate Kosharek, 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 17 at Dancers’ Workshop. $120. Class will be held Thanksgiving morning. Register: 733-6398.

National Museum of Wildlife Art closed today only; normal hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., resume Friday for galleries, museum shop, Rising Sage Cafe.

Center for the Arts closed today and Friday to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Fri., Nov. 27

Toys for Tots parade of funky vehicles, 4 p.m. on Town Square. Bring unwrapped toy for child age 1-14. 734-7591 or 690-2472.

Lighting of the Square, 5-7 p.m. Jackson Hole Community Band and Jackson Hole Chorale perform songs of the holiday season. Year’s first visit from Santa Claus, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee. Dress warmly. 733-3316 or www .JacksonHoleChamber.com.

Beginning Spanish for Seniors, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. In collaboration with Teton Literacy Program. Free. Sign up: 733-7300.

Teton Sangha group meditation session, 6 p.m. each Friday at Zendler Chiropractic, 215 Scott Lane. 45 minutes. www.tetonsangha.com.

Dancers’ Workshop classes today include Intermediate Pilates, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Ballet Workout, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Zumba Fitness, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 733-6398.

Art in the Hole Christmas Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Wort Hotel. Continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission costs one canned good or cash for Jackson Food Cupboard.

Dina Mishev interviews Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott on “Wyoming Chronicle,” 7:30 p.m. on Wyoming PBS, channel 3 on Bresnan cable. www.wyomingchronicle.org, www.wyoptv.org.

Four 4 Productions with DJ Vert One spins hip-hop, rock and reggae, 10 p.m. to close at Town Square Tavern for Ladies Night. Free.
 
Revolver plays, 7:30-11 p.m. today and Saturday at Silver Dollar Bar in The Wort Hotel. Free. 732-3939.

Jazz night, 7-10 p.m. at The Granary. Leroy Plock on piano, Mike Rossi on bass, Ed Domer on drums. Free.

Funky Fridays, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jackson’s Hole Bar & Grill. With DJs L.P. Chilen and Ontko playing club music from house to hip-hop.

Center for the Arts closed to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Sat., Nov. 28

 
Dancers’ Workshop classes today include Intermediate Pilates, 9-10 a.m., Zumba Workshop, 9 -10:30 a.m. 733-6398.

SLAM – Saturday Local Artist Market, 1-5 p.m. at Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary. www.lmcontemporary.com.

Targhee Protect Our Winters party, 3 p.m. at the Grand Targhee Resort’s Trap Bar. Snow-sliding movies, hip-hop/jazz/reggae-influenced band. Raffle, etc. Free. 800-TARGHEE.

Art in the Hole Christmas Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wort Hotel. Admission costs one canned good or cash for Jackson Food Cupboard.

Local music concert series features speed-grass band Random Canyon Growlers, 8-10:30 p.m. at The Fine Spotted Cutthroat, aka Cutty’s. $5.

Revolver plays, 7:30-11 p.m. at Silver Dollar Bar in The Wort Hotel. Free. 732-3939.

SNRG, Jackson’s newest rock and dance band, plays, 10 p.m. at Town Square Tavern. Drink specials.
 
Center for the Arts closed.

 

Sun., Nov. 29

Center for the Arts box office reopens, 1 p.m. 733-4900.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats perform, 3 p.m. in Center Theater at the Center for the Arts. $20 adults, $12 children. Sold out, but another show could be added. Call 733-4900, www.jhcenterforthearts.org.

Sunday Funday Film Series presents Still Bill, 1, 3, 6, 8:30 p.m. at Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary. Documentary about soul legend Bill Withers. $6. 970-420-7762, stillbillthemovie.com.

 

 

Mon., Nov. 30

Young at Art, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at National Museum of Wildlife Art. Toddlers ages 5 and under, accompanied by their caregiver, focus on the simple art concepts of color, shape, texture, and line. 732-5435.

Duplicate Bridge, 5 p.m. on Mondays at Senior Center of Jackson Hole. Bring a partner. Kay Benson, 733-6773.

Dancers’ Workshop adult classes today include: Intermediate Pilates, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Zumba fitness, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Beginning Pilates, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Intermediate Ballet, 6:15-7:30 p.m. 733-6398.

Last day for the Members Only Exhibition in the ArtSpace Lobby Gallery of the Art Association at the Center for the Arts. See what your friends and neighbors have been up to in their studios and classrooms. Free. 733-6379 or www.ArtAssociation.org.

Gratitude Journal Workshop, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Paper and Grace, 105 E. Pearl St. With Erin Rosenberg and Amy Ringholz, for children 10 and older. $30 includes all supplies. www.paperandgrace.com.

Library Book Club discusses The Book Thief, 5:30-6:30 p.m. It’s just a small story, really, about, among other things, a girl, some words, an accordionist, fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. No sign-up required; participants bring their own books. Books available at Valley Bookstore for 50 percent discount underwritten by the Library Foundation. Free. 733-2164, ext. 135, or odoherty@tclib.org.

Last day for Mari Andrews’ Paperless Drawings exhibit at JH Muse Gallery, 62 S. Glenwood. www.jhmusegallery.com.

Open Mike Night, 7-10 p.m. Mondays at Jackson’s Hole Bar and Grill. Free. 413-1022.

Tues., Dec. 1

New Alta Branch Library Opens, noon in Alta, adjacent to Alta Elementary School and St. Francis of the Tetons Episcopal Church. Hours will be noon-6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Fine Free Month all of December; grand opening planned in January; children’s storytime will resume in February. Free. 307-353-2505.

Bronc Backers Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in main office of Jackson Hole High School. Everyone welcome. Robbie McCain, 690-4445 or Cyndi Sutton, 732-3704.

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce will present Green Drinks JH, 5-7 p.m. at the Silver Dollar Bar in The Wort Hotel. Learn about the Wyoming Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council while tasting a Green-tea-ni and networking with other green thinkers. Free.

Latino Resource Center forum on banking, 6 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church’s Hansen Hall. How to open a bank account, obtain credit. Child care, refreshments provided. In Spanish.

Free Avalanche Awareness Night, 7-9 p.m. at Teton High School in Driggs, Idaho. 208-354-2828.

Behavioral Support Group for those who want to focus on changing negative behaviors, 5:30-7 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at Rustic Inn on North Cache. $15 per session. Controlling discussion Dec. 3. Criticizing: Dec. 8, 10 and 15. Fear: Jan. 5, 7, 12. Anxiety and worrying: Jan. 19, 21, 26. Register: 203-2045 dcradeurcma@aol.com or www.conflictmg mtassoc.com.

Preschool Books and Cooks, 10:45 a.m.-noon each Tuesday at Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center. Preschoolers will read a book, then bake a creation inspired by the book. Parents may drop children off. $30. Register: 413-8679 or mary@intothekitchen.biz.

Kids Yoga, ages 6-11, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the One Center, 149 E. Pearl Street. Call to reserve space. 732-1626.

Affordable Community Acupuncture drop-in clinic, 4-6 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at Wilson Acupuncture & Healing Arts Center in the Aspens. Sliding scale, $30-$50. Visit www.Wil sonAcupuncture.com, 734-0808.

Toddler Time, 10:05 and 10:35 a.m. each Tuesday at Teton County Library. Ages 3 and under  Free. 733-2164, ext. 103.

Teton Free Clinic open, 5:30-7:45 p.m. each Tuesday in Dr. Sugden’s office in St. John’s complex, providing comprehensive medical care to citizens who live or work in Teton County, do not have insurance and need care. New patients must provide photo ID, copy of rent or utility bill and copy of last pay stub to be eligible. Physicians, nurses, social workers and translators donate skills. Amy, 413-2690.

Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra rehearses, 7-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the music wing of the Center for the Arts. Call Mimi, 413-0458.

Dancers’ Workshop classes today include Ballet Workout, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Family Tae Kwon Do, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Intermediate Modern, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Capoeira, 7:30-9 p.m. $16 per drop-in. 733-6398.

Teton County Environmental Health and Water Lab tests drinking water for bacteria every Monday and Tuesday. Bottles and instructions can be picked up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. $12. 732-8490.

Open-studio silversmithing 6 to 9 p.m. in the multipurpose studio at the Art Association. Studio includes soldering equipment and various hand tools. $20 drop-in fee. 733-6379.

Bluegrass Tuesdays with Bootleg Flyer, 7:30-11 p.m. at Silver Dollar Bar, The Wort Hotel. Free. 732-3939.

 

Ongoing/Upcoming

Interested in volunteering? Teton Literacy Program is looking for volunteer tutors for our K-12 programs.  It is a one-hour-a-week commitment.  Contact Kendall at 307-733-9242 or kendall@tetonliteracy.org, or stop by our office at 1715 High School Road.

Senior Fitness and Brunch is Dec. 2 at Rec Center. 9 a.m. water aerobics class followed by brunch in the rec center meeting room. $7 or use a punch card. 739-9025.

Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance annual membership meeting, 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Growth management expert Michael Kinsley of the Rocky Mountain Institute will speak. $5 donation suggested. 733-9417.
 
Kindergarteners and first-graders decorate tree, 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at Homewood Suites by Hilton. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, candy canes. 739-0808.
 
Holiday Wreath Class, 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at rec center. $20. Bring two large bags of sage tops or pine greens, scissors, clippers and 3 yards of ribbon. Register: 739-9025.
 
Santa’s Workshop for Mommy and Me, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Twigs. Child and parent make projects: plant paper white bulbs, paint and glitter pine cones or bring photo to make ornament. Register: 739-9025 or drop in at Twigs. 733-4223.
 
7th annual Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 5. Special section for artists under age 18. Children’s choir will perform at noon. Home-cooked food, arts, crafts to include photography, nutcrackers, fresh wreaths, jewelry, soap, candles, Alpaca wool products, custom long johns. Admission free, but canned good donation is requested for Food Cupboard. 732-1390.
 
Affordable Art for Christmas sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 5 in lobby of Center Theater. Fundraiser for Dancers’ Workshop. Free admission. 733-6398.
 
Field representatives for local members of Congress members host an office hour, 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Dec. 7 at Town Hall. Stop by or call regarding federal legislation or agencies. Reps for Sens. Barrasso and Enzi and U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis. 733-3932.
 
Senior Snowshoe Workshop, 1-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at rec center. Transportation and equipment provided. $6. 739-9025.
 
Holiday Centerpiece Class, 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 at rec center. $22. Bring one large garbage bag of pine greens, scissors, clippers and 3-4 yards of ribbon. Register: 739-9025.
 
Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center 15th Anniversary Celebration, noon-8 p.m. on Dec. 12. $1.50 entry. Cake cutting celebration at 1:15 p.m.; adult lap swim noon-1; youth pool games 1:30-2:30; open swim 1-8; toddler tennis for ages 3-6, 2 p.m.; youth tennis (age 7 and up) 3 p.m.; tennis serving contest 4 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. adult water aerobics; 4:30 p.m. yoga. 739-9025.

Holiday Soap Making Class, 6:30-8 p.m. on Dec. 17 at rec center. $15 includes and instruction, hand-outs and four bars of soap. Register: 739-9025.

The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum hosts annual Olde Tyme Christmas and Holiday Celebration, 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Wort Hotel. Local storytellers and musicians. Refreshments provided. Free for society members, $5 for non-members.

Art Association Studio Christmas Sale, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at Center for the Arts. Join Teton MudPots, Teton Artlab and the Art Association Life Drawing group for a pre-Christmas sale to include ceramics, prints, jewelry, drawings and paintings, and baked goods. Also purchase raffle tickets, gifts, gift certificates, and artwork valued $50-$600. 733-6379.

Art Association’s 45th annual Christmas Bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Snow King Ice Arena. Wide assortment of handmade gifts, goodies and works of art by local and regional artists. Santa visits from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $3 admission. www.jhartfair.org.

Page to the Podium: Barry Lopez talk, 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Center for the Arts. Free tickets are all gone; Teton County Library officials are accepting names for a waiting list. Those who cannot attend should return tickets. 733-2164.

A few tickets remain to Annual Library Benefit at Four Seasons Resort. Join in an elegant evening of delicious food, libations and live music by the Pam Drews Phillips Quartet on Dec. 4. $100 per ticket at the library’s front desk or online at www.TCLib.org/libraryparty. 733-2164, ext. 217.

Jazz resumes for the winter, 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Warbirds in Driggs. 208-354 2550.

Wild About the Season celebration, 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 6 at National Museum of Wildlife Art. Tour galleries, enjoy live music, snacks, photo op with Santa. Art project for children, 1-3 p.m. Free admission for residents. 732-5418.
 
Art After Hours and Tapas Tuesdays resume Dec. 8 for each Tuesday of the winter at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Galleries open 5:30-9 p.m., programs begin at 7:30 p.m. and tapas is served in the Rising Sage Cafe. Engaging presentations from artists and scientists, poetry, films from Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and more. Reservations recommended for dinner only: 732-5434.

Holiday concert with Anne and Pete Sibley, 8 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 9 at Dornan’s in Moose. $15. Tickets at Valley Bookstore and Dornan’s.

A survey of works by Jane Rosen hangs through Dec. 31 at JH Muse Gallery. See page 9.

Little Cayman exhibit hangs through Dec. 31 at ArtSpace Loft Gallery in Center for the Arts. Photographs by Liz McCabe and friends. Free. 733-6379.