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Janet Erickson

Community of Kindness Winter Carnival is Thursday in Afton

• Over 20 service organizations are scheduled to offer information and education. Star Valley Branch Library is hosting the Community of Kindness Winter Carnival on Thursday, February 29 from 4-7 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center.  Over 20 community service…

First Annual Gala for the Arts is Saturday in Alpine

• The Gala is a fundraising event supporting renovation of the Historic Ford Theatre. The Salt River Arts Society is hosting their First Annual Gala for the Arts this Saturday, February 24 at the Don Wooden Civic Center in Alpine…

Altobell awarded full ride to Yale

• The SVHS Senior plans to pursue a Medical Doctorate Anna Altobell, a senior at Star Valley High School, has accepted a full ride scholarship to Yale University. One of 72 finalists from 20,000 applicants awarded the Questbridge National College…

Alex Sharpe comes to the Ford Theatre

• Sharpe has performed in iconic venues such as Radio City Music Hall and Red Rocks. Alex Sharpe, a former member of the Grammy Award winning vocal group, Celtic Woman, will present a concert in Afton at the Ford Theatre,…

Afton-Simplot Hill Climb comes to Grover this weekend

• Spectators are invited to attend all three days of the event. The Star Valley Ridge Riders are hosting the annual Afton Simplot Hill Climb Challenge this weekend in Grover Park. Races run Friday through Sunday and the public is…

Coney Classic Skijor and Dog Party returns to Alpine this Saturday

• Proceeds go toward Alpine Trails and Pathways, and Lucky’s Place. Alpine’s 8th annual Coney Classic Skijor and Dog Party is scheduled for Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the end of County Road 100 in…

Classic Valentine’s event offered at Gather on 89

  • Doors open this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Gather on 89 is hosting the First Annual Star Valley Sweethearts Night Saturday, February 10 from 7-9 p.m. Guests can expect an elegant evening offering dinner, dancing, and a few surprises….

2024 Pedigree® Stage Stop Race returns to Alpine this weekend

• Fifteen mushers and their dogs will race 30 miles up the Greys River. Pedigree’s annual Stage Stop Sled Dog Race is coming to Alpine, Friday, February 2. Fifteen professional mushers and their dog teams will launch the sixth stage…

Infant with SV roots fights for his life in the NICU at UofU Hospital

• GoFundMe organized. As Shaylon Shumway Steiner entered her 36th week of pregnancy, an ultrasound indicated that her baby was suffering from Hydrops Fetalis, which is a life-threatening condition where excessive fluid pools in the chest cavity of an unborn…

Nearly 40 SVHS music students represent SVHS at All-State

• Several students were selected for more than one All-State ensemble.  Qualifying music students from Star Valley High School traveled to Kelly Walsh High School in Casper to participate in the Wyoming All-State Music Festival January 15-17.  Musicians spent two…