BY LAHELA MAXWELL

The Hailey Public Library will host a free ham radio workshop with Joe Yelda, a three-decade certified ham radio operator and Wood River Amateur Radio club officer, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2.

Joe Yelda has enjoyed over 35 years as a certified ham radio operator and instructor, and has certified over 300 people in amateur radio operation.

Attendees to this hands-on workshop will learn the basics of ham radio operation, including how to choose an effective but affordable radio, how repeaters work, how to join the local radio communities and how to prepare for your operator certification exam.

Save your seat by emailing library.staff@haileypubliclibrary.org.

Hailey Town Center West is located across from the library at 116 S River Street in Hailey.  For more information, contact the library at 208-788-2036 or visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org.