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With a twist on the classic novel by Bram Stoker, the University of Wyoming will present a ballet performance of “Dracula: the Legend in Motion” at the auditorium on Nov. 3 The piece is choreographed by Jennifer Deckert, and features an original score by Sean Stone. According to the UW website, the show “portrays the wonder, desire, and terror of “Dracula,” a story of passion and courage that takes us from the mystery-shrouded depths of Transylvania to the stylishly steam-punked streets o...
The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will host a public informational meeting on November 10 in Thermopolis to discuss a proposed expansion to a bentonite mining project in Hot Springs County. The meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Big Horn Federal Savings Bank. The BLM has analyzed Wyo-Ben, Inc.’s proposal to expand its 108T plan of operations on public land approximately 5 miles northwest of Thermopolis off of Highway 120. At the meeting, staff will discuss the mine plan and how the BLM is responding to comments on the e...
Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue just completed its twelfth season of summer entertainment in Cody, Wyoming. This Saturday Miller, his daughter Hannah, and Wendy Corr will bring their musical style to the Hot Springs High School auditorium. Tickets for the show are $15 and are available at the Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce or at the door the night of the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. Miller has been playing music from a stage since he was in grade school. As a young man, he traveled around the country as a m...
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is traditionally known as Veterans Day in the United States, celebrating all veterans, both living and deceased and the sacrifice they have given to their country. The veterans ceremony will be held in front of the VFW Post at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov.11. which includes a 21-gun salute. Everyone is invited to attend the Thermopolis Middle School’s annual Veterans Day program, also on Friday, November 11 at the auditorium. The program will begin at 11 a.m., is expected to last about 45 minutes and i...
The Holiday Bazaar will be held at the Days Inn on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lots of crafts and merchandise will be available including Scentsy, Avon, Parparazzi, hand painted items, Lula Roe, Dove Chocolates, hand made crafts and more. For more information, contact Sheridan Lendoye at 921-0400....
On Oct. 5, students in Thermopolis Middle School's Farm to School class travelled to Circle J Ranch at Tensleep to pick apples for the school lunch program, while also learning about the history of Circle J, the irrigation system and how the orchard is cared for. The class brought 20 pounds of apples back with them, peeled them and cored them to be used in an apple cobbler Monday. Students Eli McCumber and Wyatt McDermott explained they picked apples from the ground as well as the trees, and Cir...
Risen Son Christian School will be participating again this holiday season in the Samaritan's Purse shoebox project. Shoeboxes are filled with toys, school supplies and other fun items children will enjoy and then shipped around the world to less fortunate areas in time for Christmas. If you would like to participate, simply use your own shoebox or pick one up in the lobby of Risen Son Southern Baptist Church at 342 Amoretti. Once you have your shoebox, choose to fill it with items for either a...
en to their homes for the holidays can check out the People for People Backpack Program Tree Lot Sale on Nov. 19 at Thermopolis Middle School. Judy Carswell with People for People noted the sale is the fundraiser for the Backpack Program, which provides kids in need with food to see them through the weekends. She further explained they utilize donated trees and wreaths, many of which come from people throughout the year. Though the greenery is already purchased, she asks people in the community...
Bags will be put out on Saturday, Nov. 5 for the community food drive to benefit the Community Food Bank and the Christmas Basket program. Place your food donations in a bag by your front door for pick up on Saturday, Nov. 12 by the Scouts, 4-H members and high school students. Donations of nonperishable food items, such as canned and dry foods, should be placed in the bags so the volunteers may pick them up between 8 a.m. and noon on Nov. 12. If your donation is not picked up or if you will be out of town that day, you may leave your bag in...
Calling all artists! The Smoking Waters Art Guild is looking for local artists, young and old, who would like to show their artwork during the Young at HeART ArtStroll scheduled for Nov. 11 and 12. Schools, churches, youth groups, clubs and individuals are invited to bring their artwork to an assigned downtown business for the Second Friday ArtStroll and Still Strolling Saturday next week. To enter your work, please contact Guild member Marcia at 921-8496....
The Hot Springs State Park new 20 year master plan will be unveiled on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center, 110 Carter Ranch Road. A brief presentation by HSSP Superintendent Kevin Skates will explain the highlights of the master plan. Discussion and questions from attendees will follow. The public is invited to attend the unveiling and share their thoughts with Skates....
Kolby Riveria looks a bit apprehensive at the mysterious smoke coming out of the cup at the Lights On Afterschool Celebration, but Dallyn Griffin is taking it all in stride. Students and their siblings, along with parents, were treated to dinner and a selection of games and experiences revolving around things that glow in the dark. The evening culminated with lighted luminaria on the Thermopolis Middle School's front lawn....
Moonlight Madness is coming to downtown Thermopolis once again on Thursday, Oct. 27, beginning at 4 p.m. There will be great specials from local businesses all over town that will be open for the festivities, and don’t forget to trick or treat at the downtown stores. There will be a kid-friendly haunted house at the H.O.P.E. Agency from 4-6 p.m., and the Pinnacle Bank costume judging will begin at 5:45 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. Those looking for a bit to eat can stop by Masonic Malta Lodge No.17 from 4-7 p.m. for a taco; each is made on a 1...
The fourth annual Pheasants Forever, Wedding of the Waters Chapter banquet has much in store for its annual banquet Saturday, Oct. 29 in its work to enhance the sport and keep youth involved in pheasant hunting. The banquet starts at 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. It features adult and kids games to test your luck to win valuable prizes. A live auction will feature 22 items including artwork, food, drink, firearms and more. There will also be 10 raffle buckets and 10 silent auction items. The chapter is completely...
Thursday and Friday, Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher, collectively known as the "Men of Worth" entertained the community through their music and wit. In addition to a concert Thursday night - which featured guest appearances from Chauncey Morris and members of the high school choir - the pair visited the local schools, singing to and educating the students....
Three-year-old Kathrine Waid stands next to a monster pumpkin at the Hot Springs County Library. Patrons are invited to guess the weight of the pumpkin, grown by the Red Dirt Master Gardeners. Prizes for boy, girl and adult divisions will be awarded later this month for closest guesses....
With a twist on the classic novel by Bram Stoker, the University of Wyoming will present a ballet performance of “Dracula: the Legend in Motion” at the auditorium on Nov. 3 The piece is choreographed by Jennifer Deckert, and features an original score by Sean Stone. According to the UW website, the show “portrays the wonder, desire, and terror of “Dracula,” a story of passion and courage that takes us from the mystery-shrouded depths of Transylvania to the stylishly steam-punked streets o...
Last week saw Irish and Scottish musical duo Men of Worth performing in Thermopolis, and the Celtic music continues this week, as Matthew Gurnsey, the Kilted Man, comes to Hot Springs County Library Thursday evening, beginning at 7 p.m. Gurnsey uses his music and wit to take audiences on tales of love, voyages and the colorful lives of the every-man. Among the instruments he plays are the concertina, bodhran, mandolin, penny whistle, bowed psaltery and the bones. The last of these is named so...
Next month, fourth grade students will get an interesting look at the history of Wyoming when “Buffalo Bill” Boycott and Dr. Jo (Flower of the Prairie) come and visit with them, Nov. 3 beginning at 10:40 at Ralph Witters Elementary. Boycott said the program, “The Legacy of Wyoming” includes performance on fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar; while he is experienced in playing all four instruments, Dr. Jo sticks to the guitar and banjo, and they both harmonize their voices. Among the topics the ad...
Thursday, Oct. 27, Gillette artist Chris Amend will work with high school art students throughout the school day. Amend, who recently had a showing at Flying Eagle Gallery, describes his work as “the visual product of my perceptions, musings, thoughts, struggles, yearnings. It grows from and gives voice to the daily processes of life, as filtered through my own sensibilities and idiosyncrasies.” Because of this, it’s untidy and disorderly as his mind. Amend taught art for 36 years, but retired to focus on his work; he still teaches the occas...
Dr. Bob Krisko chooses from one of the appetizer offerings at the Dinosaur Gala at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center Saturday night. With soft lighting and a string trio playing softly in the background, diners experienced a very special night amongst the pre-historic displays....
Community members are invited to attend the 2016 4-H Achievement Night Banquet and Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. The banquet begins at 5 p.m. and the awards program will follow. The Outlaws, Mustangs, Cowpokes, Hot Springs Hotshots and Unbranded 4-H clubs will be featured. Each family attending is required to bring two side dishes, such as salad, vegetable/casserole or dessert and place settings for family members, including plates, silverware, napkins and cups. There will be door prizes for 4-H...
