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One of the best ways to get into the Holiday Season is to listen to a little Christmas music, and Hot Springs County schools have you covered. Christmas concerts will kick off with the middle school concert on Dec. 13. It will begin at 7 p.m. at the auditorium. Next on the schedule is the Pre-K concert which will also be held in the auditorium on Dec. 18. Music begins at 7 p.m. You’ll be treated to a double dose of Christmas cheer on Dec. 20 with a pair of concerts. Ralph Witters Elementary will hold their concert in the auditorium at 2 p.m. a...
Singers provide a bit of music during the Hot Springs County Pioneer Association's annual Christmas dinner at the Hot Springs County Senior Center last Sunday....
As we all gather ‘round the Christmas tree this holiday season, its good to keep in mind not everyone has the Merry Christmas we do. The Christmas Baskets program, started in 1982, filled 105 baskets using guidelines from the American Academy of Family Physicians to ensure at least the minimum amount and types of foods were placed in each box. If your family is in need of one of the Christmas Baskets, you may sign up from Nov. 5 through Dec. 7 at the H.O.P.E. agency at 426 Big Horn or at the Help Center at Common Ground on the corner of F...
The Department of Family Services is now taking applications for the annual Elf Tree. Annette Arey with DFS explained if someone feels they will not be able to provide Christmas presents for their children — ages 0-17 — they can stop by the DFS office at 403 Big Horn and pick up an application with pertinent information related to the child and gifts, such as what they would like to receive and clothing size. The information is put on a tag, and the tags decorate the tree. Arey noted signups will be taken until Dec. 12. Last year’s tree saw 126...
Though the heavy snowfall kept Santa and Mrs. Claus from visiting in November, the Christmas couple will be available at Thermopolis Hardware and Mercantile this Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Clauses will be available to hear Christmas wishes, take pictures with children and other family members, and deliver a few early holiday gifts....
The annual Christmas cookie and candy sale will be Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Community Federated Church Community Hall, located behind the church at Sixth and Big Horn. The sale can help make Christmas preparations a bit easier with a large selection of cookies and candies available at only six dollars per pound. People are encouraged to come early for the best selection....
Hot Springs Dance LLC will present The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Hot Springs County High School auditorium. Tess Williams stated, “We have over 100 students performing from Thermopolis and Worland. We have 13 pieces being performed this year (our biggest show yet). Our dancers range from age 3 to 16.” Donations will be accepted at the door to assist with defraying costs for a new dance studio opening next season....
Toby Emery congratulates students for their hard work during the banner celebration at Thermopolis Middle School, recognizing student accomplishments from the 2017-18 school year. Eighth grade was eighth in the state for math; seventh grade was seventh in reading and second in math; sixth grade had 100 percent growth in math and was ranked sixth in the subject; fifth grade had 100 percent growth in math; and fourth grade ranked sixth in science, ninth in reading and 10th in m...
The Hot Springs County Senior Center is hosting a reservation only spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 5:15-6:30 p.m., in conjunction with the Golden Age Club Bingo Night. Plates for the dinner are $12 each, for a meal that includes spaghetti, green beans, salad, garlic bread and drinks. For those who want to stick around after the meal and play some Bingo, each dollar per plate will go to a Bingo card. To make your reservation, contact the senior center at 864-2151....
Tyson Tobar and Deanna Becker are among the students who helped bring Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night" to the second floor of Hot Springs County High School....
Back in September, Thermopolis was home to a placemaking workshop, from which sprung the work done to improve Bicentennial Park — including a temporary large checkerboard with plans to make the game more permanent. Of those who attended the placemaking session, eight also went to the Community Builder Leadership Institute in Lander. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush said from this workshop came the idea of doing a questionnaire for what people like about Thermopolis, what p...
It is time once again for the Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, presented by the People for People program. This year the event will be held on Monday, Dec. 10, starting at 5 p.m. and will feature four homes plus a couple of special stops. Stefanie and Cory Gilbert have opened their home for the tour along with Jordan and Kevin Gerber, Kelly Andreen and Ashle and Dustin McLean. One of the special stops will be Thermopolis Rehab where Lori Blakesley, Arlea McCumber, Ciley Andreen, Dava Bleak, Binnie Bleak, Shelly Burrows and Judy Carswell have been...
The Community Hall behind the Community Church was home to over 500 creches this past weekend. The displays depict the birth of Christ, with a variety of materials used in creating the manger scenes....
Hot Springs Dance LLC will present The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Hot Springs County High School auditorium. Tess Williams stated, “This is our third Christmas recital. We have over 100 students performing from Thermopolis and Worland. Practices have been going well — they have been practicing these pieces since October. We have 13 pieces being performed this year (our biggest show yet). Our dancers range from age 3 to 16 and will be performing ballet, tap, contemporary, and hip-hop routines. Sierra Harvey will be sin...
On Dec. 1 and 2, you can celebrate the birth of Christ with the 2nd Annual Celebration of the Creches at the Community Hall behind the Community Church on 6th Street. There will be over 500 creches on display, many from all corners of the world. They’re made from everything imaginable, from wood to glass, paper, stone, ceramics and even fabric. You may view the creches from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 and from 11:30 a.m. til 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. The event is free and refreshments will be served. If you happen to have a creche y...
Mark your calendars today for the upcoming cookie jar auction to benefit Sandy Schrage. The auction will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 5:30 p.m. til 11 p.m. at the VFW to help defray medical costs and living expenses. Dinner will include pulled pork and all the fixings. If you would like to donate to the auction or need more information, please call Lindsay Hensley at 921-9045....
There will be plenty of holiday greenery with the 18th annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival, sponsored this year by Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital and Pinnacle Bank and held at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. The fundraiser benefits the Thermopolis Community Fund. This past year, grants have been provided through the fund for 4-H projects, the Hot Springs County Library Reading Program, the Yellowstone trip at Ralph Witters Elementary, Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department fireworks and...
As we all gather ‘round the Christmas tree this holiday season, its good to keep in mind not everyone has the Merry Christmas we do. The Christmas Baskets program, started in 1982, filled 105 baskets using guidelines from the American Academy of Family Physicians to ensure at least the minimum amount and types of foods were placed in each box. If your family is in need of one of the Christmas Baskets, you may sign up through Dec. 7 at the H.O.P.E. agency at 426 Big Horn or at the Help Center at Common Ground on the corner of Fifth and A...
Nichole Ciz hands out awards to Ralph Witters Elementary students and staff for their efforts in disguising paper turkeys. Kindergarten -Winner Ian Brooks, Honorable Mention Grant Coates; First Grade - Winner Soren Webber, Honorable Mention Lillian Estenson; Second Grade - Winner Logan Johnson, Honorable Mention Jaden Boren; Third Grade - Winner Isabel Hetzel, Honorable Mention Ammon Wille; Fourth Grade - Winner Cannon Boren, Honorable Mention Hayden Franklin; Staff - Winner Carrie Ryan,...
The Department of Family Services is now taking applications for the annual Elf Tree. Annette Arey with DFS explained if someone feels they will not be able to provide Christmas presents for their children — ages 0-17 — they can stop by the DFS office at 403 Big Horn and pick up an application with pertinent information related to the child and gifts, such as what they would like to receive and clothing size. The information is put on a tag, and the tags decorate the tree. Arey noted signups will be taken through Dec. 12. Last year’s tree...
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association and the Historical Society will be having their annual Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 2. Ham and scalloped potatoes will be provided, however, everyone is asked to bring a side dish, either a veggie, a salad or dessert along with your own plate and utensils. Plan to arrive around 12:30 p.m. and to begin eating at 1 p.m....
It is time once again for the Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, presented by the People for People program. This year the event will be held on Monday, Dec. 10, starting at 5 p.m. and will feature four homes plus a couple of special stops. Stefanie and Cory Gilbert have opened their home for the tour along with Jordan and Kevin Gerber, Kelly Andreen and Ashle and Dustin McLean. One of the special stops will be Thermopolis Rehab where Lori Blakesley, Arlea McCumber, Ciley Andreen, Dava Bleak, Binnie Bleak, Shelly Burrows and Judy Carswell have been...
There was plenty of turkey and plenty of comraderie at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner presented by People for People on Thursday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. More than 200 meals were served both in the Parish Hall and delivered throughout town....
Hot Springs County High School’s Speech and Debate team will be holding their annual Bobcat Invitational Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 15, and are looking for anyone who would like to be a judge at the tournament. “We have about 13 schools attending the tournament,” coach Cindy Glasson said, “and we could use all the judges we can get.” The judging commitment would not have to be an all day commitment. If you have a few hours in the morning or in the afternoon, they can find rounds for you to judge. There is no prior experience necessary...
The Hot Springs County Education Endowment Foundation is accepting community funding requests for 2019. Those with educational projects or needs are requested to submit their applications before Dec. 30. The endowment has helped fund projects such as the Imagination Library through the Children’s Resource Center, the Yellowstone trip for elementary students, the living wax museum at Thermopolis Middle School and the TMS Water for South Sudan project, among several others. Following the December deadline requests, a committee will meet in Januar...
