Fundraiser, craft fair planned

The annual Backpack Program Fundraiser will be held in the Thermopolis Middle School commons on November 18, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. The event will be in conjunction with the Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Craft Fair in the gym.

This year the theme of the fundraiser is “Everything Christmas.” Event organizer Judy Carswell said participants can decorate anything in the style of Christmas from trees, chairs, wreaths, birdhouses, and anything they want to do. These items are for the silent auction, which is final at 3 p.m.

Proceeds go to the Backpack Program, which provides meals for students every weekend. Carswell said the program has changed a little bit since last year. Until now they have just been servicing school district kids, however, Carswell said, “Backpacks are for hungry kids. We’ve kind of changed the scope of who we provide meals for. I just started this weekend providing a meal to a little young woman that has a four-year-old that needs food.”

The Holiday Craft Fair fills the gym with many different types of vendors and artisans.

Vendors can still sign up for the event. Lunch, and beverages will be available. Door prizes will be handed out throughout the day.

For more information on the craft fair or to reserve a booth, contact Renae Baldes at 307-921-1837 or email her at r.baldes@bresnan.net.

For more information on the fundraiser, contact Judy Carswell at 921-8264.