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There is no end to the activities you can participate in with the Hot Springs County Recreation District. This month they’re sponsoring a Jr. Bobcat girls basketball camp, December 26 and 27. Girls from third through eighth grade are encouraged to participate with campers getting a t-shirt. The camp will be at the high school from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. both days and registration is $25 per participant. The District is also gearing up for Girls Youth Basketball, which will begin in January. Little Dribblers are those from kindergarten through s...
Many of our local churches have special services coming up during the Christmas season. Risen Son Southern Baptist Church will be holding a Christmas Eve service beginning at 6 p.m. The First Baptist Church will also have a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. A candlelight service will be held at the Community Federated Church on Christmas Eve starting at 5 p.m. St. Francis Catholic Church will have their Children’s Christmas Pageant at 5:40 p.m. on Christmas Eve, followed by Christmas Eve mass at 6 p.m.. They will also hold a Christmas Day mass a...
Hot Springs Dance, the tall and the small, presented a special holiday evening of dance featuring tap, ballet, modern dance and even some hip-hop to ring in the season....
There are a few school Christmas programs coming up. The littlest angels from the Pre-K Academy, the three-year- olds, will have their program in the vocational building at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. On Thursday, Dec. 19 when Ralph Witters Elementary presents their annual Christmas program in the auditorium at 2 p.m. Also, that evening the four-year-olds from the Pre-K Academy will be hosting their Christmas program at 6 p.m. in the auditorium....
People for People held a fundraiser to raise money to purchase food for less fortunate members of the community Sunday. On hand were a variety of decorated campers....
The dining room at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness was packed with residents and family members who enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast....
Thermopolis may not have gotten as much snow as some other areas around the state, but residents and town, state and county plow crews have been keeping busy digging out after about 8 inches of snow blanketed town....
The birth of Jesus is celebrated around the world and what better way to enhance that world view than by a Celebration of Creches. The Community Federated Church will be holding their annual Celebration of Creches for three days, Dec. 6-8 in their community hall behind the church. Hundreds of nativities will be on display from all over the world, presented in a variety of mediums, from wood to glass and many more. You may view the crèches on Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m., Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. til 8 p.m. and on Dec. 8 from noon until 5...
The Hot Springs County Library is hosting a special event for kids age three through 10 on Friday, December 20. Noah’s Ark Winter Wonderland Animal Workshop is a chance for youngsters to hand stuff their very own plush pal. There will only be 40 pals available and adult supervision is required so get signed up at the library as soon as you can. The fun starts at 3 p.m....
Hot Springs County residents will have plenty of opportunities to get into the Christmas spirit during December with all of the concerts planned throughout the month. Kick of the Holidays with Hot Springs Dance as they present ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ on Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Bells will be jingling on Tuesday, Dec. 10 as the fifth through 12th grade bands perform in the auditorium starting at 7 p.m. The littlest angels from the Pre-K Academy, the three-year-olds, will have their program in the vocational bui...
A variety of gifts and merchandise from several vendors was available at the Holiday Craft Bazaar held at the Days Inn Saturday....
Two Hot Springs County High School seniors applied to the National College Match program through QuestBridge over the summer, Hannah Hu and Breeze Petty. The two applied to their top 12 college choices with the chance to receive full ride scholarships to one of the premier educational facilities in the U.S. High school counselor Elisa Daniels said this is the first time any of our students have applied to the program. It is an intricate process filled with a ton of essays by the applicants, but... Full story
Kids in Thermopolis have a couple opportunities to tell Santa what they are hoping for this Christmas. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to make a few visits to town this December. On Saturday, Dec. 7 they will be at Thermopolis Hardware from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. They also be at Hazel-n-Pearls following the Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 13. Bring the kids and your camera to one of these opportunities with Santa....
Everyone’s sweet tooth will be satiated at the 4th Annual Cookie and Candy Sale presented by the Community Federated Church. Just about any kind of cookie or candy you could possibly want for the Holidays will be available for $6 per pound. You just pick out what you want and take it home to enjoy. There will be some sugar free and gluten free options available, too. The sale will be held at the community hall behind the church on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m....
Evie De Felici, Samantha Zupan and Janice Cook took a short kayaking trip through town on the Bighorn River Saturday afternoon....
The high school drama team presented their pieces they will be taking to state last week including the senior's rendition of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." The song and dance number featured (l-r) Kyle Mosser, Tyler Kay, Katie Burrows and Taydee Landrum.... Full story
Ralph Witters Elementary kindergartners were asked how to prepare a turkey for Thanksgiving. The advice given below is best not followed but should bring laughter to your table. Take the feathers off. Take the skin off. And Take the head off. Put it on a big pan and you put it in the oven for 50 minutes. Baylee Bears Put it in the stove. Eat it. Eat it on Thanksgiving. Laney Cornella First get a turkey at the store. After you get it, put it in the oven. Then put some stuffing in it. Put some toppings on it like vegetables and carrots. Make sure...
Even though it was a bit chilly on Saturday, that didn't stop shooters from attending the annual turkey shoot competition at the Bob Milek Memorial Gun Range.... Full story
A beautifully painted hand saw was just one of the many items up for auction Saturday night to help former educator Ronda Freel with her medical expenses. More than $25,000 was raised during the event.... Full story
Locally, there are a few ways to give back to the community this Christmas. Two of those are the Angel tree and the Elf tree. Angel tree Names for the 2019 Senior Citizen Angel Tree are available at Bank of Thermopolis. With the amazing response to the event last year, there’s plenty excitement to share the experience with the community again. All gifts for the tree need to be wrapped and returned no later than Dec. 16, to ensure the seniors receive their gifts by Christmas. The tree is sponsored by the bank as well as Thermopolis Rehab and W...
There will be plenty of holiday greenery with the 19th annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival, sponsored this year by Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital and Pinnacle Bank and held at the Thermopolis Community Hall. The fundraiser benefits the Thermopolis Community Fund which provides grants for 4-H projects, the Hot Springs County Library Reading Program, the Yellowstone trip at Ralph Witters Elementary, Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department fireworks, Main Street Thermopolis and much more. Trees will be set up for decorating on Monday,...
Once the Mountain Men hit Wyoming, beards were all the rage. They’re a great protection against the cold months and now, all over the country they celebrate “No Shave November.” Smoking Waters Barber Shop knows beards are a thing around here and they decided to make sporting that “stache” or “chin brush” worthwhile with the First Beard and Mustache Competition on Friday, December 20 at the VFW. The competition will benefit the VFW’s scholarship program for a lucky local graduate and everyone is sure to have a great time. There will be several...
Steven W. Horn will be holding a book signing at Storyteller on Friday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for his new book “No Good Deed.” The mystery delves into the real life murder of a 14-year-old boy for which Tom Horn was convicted and hanged in Cheyenne in 1903. The story is told from the perspective of Glendolene Kimmell, the schoolmarm at Iron Mountain who befriended the notorious range detective. Debate continues to this day as to Horn’s guilt. Steven W. Horn is the author of the award-winning novels in the Sam Dawson Mystery Serie...
There was so much to choose from this year at the Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Affair at the Thermopolis Middle School that it was impossible to leave without finding something for someone on your shopping list. Folks went from the gym to the commons area to put in their bids on all kinds of wood items to benefit the People for People Backpack Program, too.... Full story
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Thermopolis are already working on a couple activities for December. This year there will be a Christmas Parade in Friday, Dec. 13 during the Second Friday ArtStroll. Entries will be taken until Dec. 11. Line up will be at 5:30 p.m. with the parade beginning at 6 p.m.. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Hazel n Pearls for photos. A window decorating contest will be starting Dec. 12. Those who wish to participate can contact Main Street Secretary Tracy Linko at 921-3821, or Chamber...
