Wed.,  Dec. 23

 
Jackson Hole Jaycees Christmas Tree Sale is open 5-7 p.m. today and Thursday at the Virginian Lodge. Trees, garland, wreaths, tree stands start at $10. 734-0588.

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

Teton County Library computer classes today include Basic Word Processing, 8:30-10 a.m. Introduction to word processing: formatting text, cut, copy, and paste, text alignment, spell check; inserting graphics. Word 2007 Plus, 10-11:30 a.m. Inserting and editing graphics and Auto Shapes, WordArt, headers and footers, page layout and margins. Free. Sign up: 733-2164, press 2.

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

Join the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole for a Community Dinner, 6:15 p.m. each Wednesday at the church. Donations appreciated, not expected. 734-0388.

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

Fit4Baby prenatal class, 6:35 p.m. at Bell Fitness. Strength training, cardio, stretching and core work. $12. www .strollerstrides.net/jacksonhole.

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

Holiday Small Works show reception, 5-8 p.m. at Diehl Gallery. Show hangs through Jan. 7. www.diehlgallery.com.

Vista 360 Degrees hosts Trunk Show from Kyrgyzstan, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday at American Legion Hall.

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.

Phaedra’s Open Mike Night, 7 p.m. at Jackson’s Hole Bar & Grill. Free.

Margo Valiante plays folk, blues, 4-8 p.m. in lobby lounge of Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. Free.

 

Thurs., Dec. 24

Little Chefs, 10-noon at Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center. Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade make homemade marshmallows, peppermint hot chocolate, molasses cookies and reindeer chow to take home. $40. 733-2170, 413-8679 or mary@intothekitchen.biz.

Cornerstone Church hosts a Christmas Eve service at the Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center. Childcare provided. 307-224-4959.

Teton County Library closed today and Friday for Christmas.

Rec center closes at noon today for Christmas Eve; reopens at noon on Saturday.

Phil Round sings and performs a range of acoustic guitar music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the double fireplace lobby of Amangani. www.philround.com. Free.

Farris Miller Smith plays folk, 7-10 p.m. on Thursdays at Q Roadhouse. Free.

Judd Grossman plays folk, rock, 4-8 p.m. in Four Seasons Lobby Lounge. Free.

Disco Night, 9:30 p.m. at Stagecoach Bar in Wilson. No cover. 733-4407.

 

Fri., Dec. 25

Merry Christmas!

John Kerr interviews Bert Raynes on “Wyoming Chronicle,” 7:30 p.m. on Wyoming PBS, channel 3 on Bresnan cable. www.wyomingchronicle.org, www.wyoptv.org.

Judd Grossman plays folk, rock, 4-8 p.m. in Four Seasons Lobby Lounge. Free.

Phil Round sings and performs a range of acoustic guitar music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the double fireplace lobby of Amangani. www.philround.com. Free.

 

Sat., Dec. 26

 
Fit4Baby prenatal class, 10:10 a.m. at Bell Fitness. Strength training, cardio, stretching and core work. $12. www.strollerstrides.net/jacksonhole.

Join the Sierra Club for a cross-country ski to Brooks Lake, 11 miles, easy to difficult terrain at fast pace. Details, Doug Pitman: 733-7288 or drpitman50@msn.com.

Christmas Postcards, 7 p.m. today through Dec. 30 at River Crossing. Heartwarming stories of Christmas past with Liberty Voices, an a cappella group. Tickets: www.ChristmasAtRiverCrossing.com or 690-7443. See page 5.

Isaac Hayden plays rock, folk and alternative, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Town Square Tavern. Free. 733-3886.

Twisted Reggae, 9 p.m. at the Mangy Moose in Teton Village. DJs Bambu King, L.P. Chilen and Drunken Master spin. $5. Apres Ski Show, 4-6 p.m. with DJ L.P. Chilen.
Judd Grossman plays folk, rock, 4-8 p.m. in lobby lounge of Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. Free.

Phil Round sings and performs a range of acoustic guitar music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the double fireplace lobby of Amangani. www.philround.com. Free.

Jazz night, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Granary. Pam Drews Phillips on piano. Free.

Calle Mambo plays Latin-infused rhythms, 7:30-11 p.m. at Silver Dollar Bar in The Wort Hotel.

 

Sun., Dec. 27

 
Dance Your Prayer movement meditation class with K’Lea Andreas, 10:30 a.m.-noon first Sunday of each month at 215 Scott Lane, side door. $15. 690-6280.

Winter Film Series screens Christmas in Yellowstone, 2 p.m. at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Free. 733-5771.

Judd Grossman plays folk, rock, 4-8 p.m. in lobby lounge of Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. Free.
 
Bluegrass/folk band Ooo La Lahs play, 9 p.m. at Mangy Moose Saloon. With Sarah Bardenette and Becky Lavina. $5.

The Stagecoach Band plays country, 6-10 p.m. on Sundays at the Stagecoach Bar. Free. 733-4407.

 

Mon., Dec. 28

Last Chance Workout Stroller Strides class, 9:45 a.m. at rec center. Special 75-minute class for serious holiday burn. $15 per drop-in or $90 for a 10-class pass. Pass available through Dec. 31. www.strollerstrides .net/jacksonhole.

Coffee Break Skate, 10:30-11:30 each Monday at Snow King Center. Includes 15 minutes of instruction, coffee. $5. Adult Intro To Skating, noon each Monday, includes 45 minutes of instruction for $15. No sign-up required. Melanie, Grand Teton Skating Academy, 690-8227.

Teton County Library computer classes today include Photoshop Elements 5.0 Part I and II, 6-8 p.m. Learn to navigate Photoshop Elements 5.0, use the photo organizer, use Quick Fixes and use basic photo editing tools. Sign up: 733-2164, press 2.
The Teton International Table Tennis Society invites pingpong enthusiasts of all abilities, 6 p.m. on Mondays at The Wildwood Room in Victor, Idaho. Casual play and a double elimination tournament. 208-787-2667.
Duplicate bridge, 5 p.m. Mondays at Senior Center of Jackson Hole. Bring a partner. Kay Benson, 733-6773.

Teka Brock Band plays country, bluegrass, 9 p.m. today and Tuesday at the Mangy Moose Saloon in Teton Village. $7.

Jackson Hole Hootenanny, 6 p.m. at Dornan’s in Moose. Musicians sign up to play two-song set. Dinner served 5:30-7:30. Free. 733-2415.

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

Judd Grossman plays folk, rock, 4-8 p.m. in Four Seasons Lobby Lounge. Free.

 

Tues., Dec. 29

Standard First Aid class, 6 p.m. at American Red Cross, 155 W. Gill Ave. Register: 733-4049.

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.

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.

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.

Reception for show of landscape paintings by Dee Parker, 5-8 p.m. at West Lives On Gallery. www.westliveson.com. See page 9.

Warren Miller Entertainment presents the ski and snowboard film Dynasty, 6 and 9 p.m. in the Center Theater, Center for the Arts. $15. 733-4900. See page 3.
 
Margo Valiante plays folk, blues, 4-8 p.m. in lobby lounge of Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. Free.

Art After Hours and Tapas Tuesdays 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.

Steam Powered Airplane plays world-class Jamgrass, 10 p.m. to close Tuesdays at Town Square Tavern. Free. 733-3886.

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 kindergarten through 12th-grade programs. One hour a week commitment.  Kendall: 733-9242, kendall@tetonliteracy.org, 1715 High School Rd. 
 
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. Fear: Jan. 5, 7 and 12. Anxiety and worrying: Jan. 19, 21 and 26. Register: 203-2045 dcradeurcma@aol.com or www.conflictmgmtassoc.com.

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

Jackson Hole Jazz Foundation rehearsals resume Jan. 6, 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the Center for the Arts. 699-0102.

Teton Toastmasters meets, noon-1 p.m. on first and third Thursday at the County Commissioners Chambers. Light lunch provided. Learn public speaking skills. Walk-ins, new members welcome. 699-4882.

Dancers’ Workshop classes resume Jan. 4.
 
Affordable Community Acupuncture drop-in clinic resumes Jan. 5 at Wilson Acupuncture & Healing Arts Center in the Aspens. Sliding scale, $30-$50. 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit www.WilsonAcupuncture.com, 734-0808.

January Book Display: Annual Staff Picks at Teton County Library.  Check out the library’s favorite reads of 2009. Free. 733-2164, ext. 261.

Voices of the Valley: Stories of Skiing Through the Generations, 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 at The Wort Hotel. Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum’s winter storytelling series presents inspiring tales from local icons. Free. 733-2164, ext. 135.

Mandatory Air plays a benefit for Old Bill’s Fun Run, 9 p.m. on Dec. 30 at The Stagecoach Bar in Wilson. $15.

Little Jewels Holiday Miniature Show hangs at Galleries West through Jan. 15. Opening reception is 3-8 p.m. on Dec. 30. www.gallerieswestjacksonhole.com.

Opening reception for holiday miniature show, 3-8 p.m. on Dec. 30 at Legacy Gallery. www.legacygallery.com.

Boardroom sponsors New Year’s Eve party for those younger than 21, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Dec. 31 at Teton County Fair Building. No drugs, no alcohol. $5. 733-8327.

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.

Jazz resumes after holiday break, 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 at Warbirds in Driggs, Idaho. Juliane Kowski, vocals and Keith Phillips, piano.

Photo exhibit “Land. Trust. Ranching in Their Hands” hangs through Jan. 13 at Teton County Library. Photographer Anne Muller and Jackson Hole Land Trust document the people behind conservation easement-protected lands that remain agriculturally productive.  Free. 733-2164, ext. 135, or odoherty@tclib.org.

Sign up now for Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s “Living Between Fences,” a free book discussion group that meets Jan. 21 and monthly through winter. Register: 733-9605. Space limited.

Library Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 to discuss Pulitzer prize-winning Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner. Bring your own book; available for half price at Valley Bookstore. 733-2164, ext. 135, or odoherty@tclib.org.

Winter Quickdraw, 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at National Museum of Wildlife Art. $10 members, $15 nonmembers, free to children younger than 18. 733-5771.

Falling Awake, a show by Valerie Seaberg and Martin John Garhart, hangs through Jan. 29 at ArtSpace Gallery in the Center for the Arts. Miga Rossetti’s exhibit Where to Put it All is in the