Large Conference Room

The JCF Mythological RoundTable® Group of Ketchum, ID

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The JCF Mythological RoundTable® Group of Ketchum, ID is comprised of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, drawn together by a deep interest in all things mythological. Specific topics may vary yet the gathering always includes at least an hour of open round-table discussion. The group is facilitated by Jan Peppler, a doctoral candidate in Mythological Studies. Everyone is welcome!

Topic: Star Wars, Mythology, and God

This gathering will begin by watching a 15 min interview of George Lucas by Bill Moyers. The following discussion will examine how the mythology presented in Star Wars has affected us personally and how it might influence our current cultural mythologies.

The JCF Mythological RoundTable® Group of Ketchum, ID

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The JCF Mythological RoundTable® Group of Ketchum, ID is comprised of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, drawn together by a deep interest in all things mythological. Specific topics may vary yet the gathering always includes at least an hour of open round-table discussion. The group is facilitated by Jan Peppler, a doctoral candidate in Mythological Studies. Everyone is welcome!

Topic: St. Patrick Mythology

What’s the real story behind snakes and shamrocks? Join us for some interesting historical trivia and a group discussion on how this holiday has contributed to our American cultural mythology. All are welcome – Irish or not!

Environmental Book Series with the ERC

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Dates: January 19, February 16, March 15, April 19 and May 17
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Where: The Community Library (415 Spruce Ave, Ketchum), Large Conference Room

Join the ERC and The Community Library every third Tuesday of the month at 6pm for an Environmental Book Series. Each month, participants will read a classic or contemporary book on a selected environmental topic. Hadley DeBree of the ERC will then facilitate an interactive discussion of the book at The Community Library. In addition to these monthly discussions, supplemental programs such as lectures and film showings will be offered on the environmental topics explored throughout the book series. This series is free and open to the public and participants are welcome to drop in each month.

In February, Porter Fox’s “Deep: the Story of Skiing and the Future of Snow” will explore climate change and snowpack. In March, participants will discuss pesticides and the environment through reading Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring.” In April, Naomi Orkeskes and Erik M. Conway’s “Merchants of Doubt” will explore climate change and politics. In May, our final book Naomi Klein’s “This Changes Everything” will explore climate change and economics.

For more information on this series, visit www.ercsv.org or contact 208.726.4333 or hadley@ercsv.org

Spanish Class with Sara Petit, M.A.

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Come to the Library for a 4-week Spanish class. Class members will discuss various topics each week facilitated by Sara Pettit, M.A. This session is designed for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners who want to practice and enhance their Spanish language skills in a conversational setting.

The class will run on January 14, January 21, January 28, and February 4, at 12 pm in the Large Conference Room.

‘The Poet in You’

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Come and enjoy five evenings of creative interaction with free classes in November and December, exploring one’s inner poet and also enjoying many of the most spectacular poetry we have encountered. Participants may wish to write and perhaps share their own efforts of expression through this most intense and affective form of writing. The instructor is JoEllen Collins, a lifelong teacher and writer whose passion is communicating her love of poetry with others. Class members are encouraged to bring a few copies of their favorite poems to read with the rest of the class during the first session.

Dates: November 4, 11, 18 & December 2, 9
Time: 6 pm
Location: Large Conference Room

Please call Scott Burton at (208) 806-2621 for more information.

‘The Poet in You’

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Come and enjoy five evenings of creative interaction with free classes in November and December, exploring one’s inner poet and also enjoying many of the most spectacular poetry we have encountered. Participants may wish to write and perhaps share their own efforts of expression through this most intense and affective form of writing. The instructor is JoEllen Collins, a lifelong teacher and writer whose passion is communicating her love of poetry with others. Class members are encouraged to bring a few copies of their favorite poems to read with the rest of the class during the first session.

Dates: November 4, 11, 18 & December 2, 9
Time: 6 pm
Location: Large Conference Room

Please call Scott Burton at (208) 806-2621 for more information.

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