OSC: wreaths, karaoke and books
And you thought kids had all the fun
By Laura Bell
Just in time to decorate your home or business for the holidays, The Ophir School Council (OSC) is holding its annual Wreath and Poinsettia sale. Ophir students are currently selling a wide variety of items including foil wrapped poinsettias in red, pink or ivory, wreaths in 22”, 25” and 36” sizes, door swags, centerpieces and lovely red cedar garland.
These items provide a great way to visually support Ophir School and spread some holiday cheer. Students will be collecting orders until Thursday, November 5th.
Thanks so much for your support and assistance. If you have questions or would like to place an order please contact Kirsten King at 599.8850. An email can also be sent to you that has pictures of this year’s product selections.
All products will be delivered to your home or business on Wednesday, December 2nd between noon and 6 p.m.
Awake this winter; Sleeping Giant Ski Area
Located just outside of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, the Sleeping Giant Ski Area is scheduled to re-open by the Thanksgiving holiday. The 180-acre downhill ski area – closed since 2004 – is owned and operated by the non-profit Yellowstone Recreations Foundation.
With the addition of downhill skiing, Buffalo Bill’s Cody/Yellowstone Country – comprised of Cody, Powell, Meeteetse and Eastern Yellowstone National Park – now has truly comprehensive winter-season offerings. Winter travel enthusiasts can also enjoy ice-climbing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, snowcoaching, winter wildlife-watching, museums and galleries, wintertime concerts and winter-season fishing.
“Winter was once considered the quiet season in Cody, but in the past few years we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of visitors who travel here to participate in their winter activity of choice,” said Claudia Wade, executive director of the Park County Travel Council. “The stores along Sheridan Avenue – our main street – are already stocking crampons, thermal socks and ski goggles, and our hotels report they are already taking reservations for the upcoming season. And when our visitors are ready to move indoors they will find a wide range of museums, galleries, restaurants and entertainment options.”
Ophir Adult Education
From bluegrass lessons to ski conditioning with an Olympic downhiller
Folk, Country & Bluegrass Guitar Lessons
Join local musician Kevin Fabozzi for private guitar lessons at Ophir/LPHS on Tuesday evenings. Lessons will last for 45 minutes and cost $25 per lesson. Call today to schedule your lessons with Kevin! Other dates are available upon request and scheduling with Kevin.
Anusara yoga with Anna
Anna Holder teaches yoga in the Anusara® style, based on the Universal Principles of Alignment© developed by John Friend. The Anusara method emphasizes optimal biomechanical alignment and empowers students to experience the fullness of their potential and a deep revelation of their essential nature. This series runs for 6 weeks on Tuesdays 5-6:30 PM beginning November 10th. (November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15) Series cost is $60. Drop-ins are welcome for $12 if you have taken yoga before with Anna or another teacher. All levels welcome
Pre Natal Yoga-
For all you expecting Mom’s in Big Sky, we have a six-week pre natal yoga program being offering by Delilah Eakman. This yoga class will start Monday November 30th and conclude January 11th. There will be no class Monday December 28th. Class will run from 5:30-7 pm. There is a four-person minimum for this class. Please stay posted for the fee on this class.
All Saints in Big Sky
For many, October 31st brings to mind images of jack-o-lanterns, children wearing costumes, and bags overflowing with candy. But All Hallow’s Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is not the only significant event celebrated on that day. On October 31, 1517, a 33-year-old Augustinian monk, parish priest and professor of theology nailed “95 Theses” to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, opposing the sale of indulgences to finance the restoration of St. Peter’s Basilica. That monk, Martin Luther, gave birth to the Protestant Reformation by this act. Many Protestant Christians all over the world have commemorated that date, October 31st, ever since as “Reformation Day.” While the historical date for the observance of Reformation is October 31st, most churches, like All Saints in Big Sky, celebrate it on the last Sunday in October.