News briefs

Circus comes to town

Culpepper & Merriweather will be in Thermopolis with their big tent putting on two performances at 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. They will be set up in the parking lot near the Hot Springs State Park Headquarters at the north edge of town. The 90-minute performances offer family friendly entertainment. The event is sponsored by the Thermopolis Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are available at online at cmcircus.com.

Community Blood Drive

The May Community Blood Drive is set for Mon., July 8 from 2 - 6 p.m. and Tues., July 9 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. The Blood Drive is sponsored by the HSC Hospital Auxiliary. The two day drive has been very successful and organizers are thrilled to be able to offer this service to donors. Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointment are encourages. There are still many open appointment that need to be filled so please consider donating either by walk in or appointment. To make an appointment, go to Vitalant.org or contact the Community Blood Coordinator, Melene Mierzejewski at (307) 240-1414. There is always a need for blood and only volunteers donors can fill that need for patines in our community. Our next blood will be Sept. 3-4.

Wyoming Discovery Days

Wyoming Discovery Days will be held on August 3-4 in Hot Springs State Park. They are calling out to vendors to participate in this year’s event, designed to promote Wyoming artists and crafts people.

To participate in the Folk Arts Invitational Show, work for sale must be produced by the artist or as an art collaboration by one artist and partner/s. You should be able to demonstrate and/or talk about you work.

To participate in the Fine Arts Invitational Show, work for sale must be produced by the artists or as an art collaboration by the artist and partner/s. The Trading Post will include work for sale by individuals or a group representing multiple artists (i.e., galleries, museums, representatives); includes perishables and “usable” items (food, soaps, lotions, herbal products). Brand name products may also be sold.For each 12’x15’ booth, the fee is $65. Entry deadline is July 15. Entries accepted after July 15 will be charged an $80 late fee.For more information, visit http://www.wyomingdiscoverydays.org.

Gift of the Waters Pageant

The Gift of the Waters Pageant will also be held August 3-4 at 6 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park at the Big Spring. In 1896, members of the Shoshone and Arapahoe Nations entered into a treaty with the US Government and ceded land which includes the Hot Springs. In commemoration of this event, Marie Montabe, who had lived with the Shoshone people on the Wind River Indian Reservation, wrote “Gift of the Waters: Historical Indian Pageant”. It was first presented at Hot Springs State Park in October, 1925. This Pageant continues today and is produced every year on the first Saturday and Sunday in August. Native Americans participate and dance in this moving and colorful presentation. All are invited to watch this free performance which is located on the lush grounds in front of the Big Spring. Besides the Pageant, other activities include the Pageant Parade, 5/10K Pageant Run, Cowboy Church Services and other fun things to do. For more information, contact Shasta Shaffer at (307) 258-9861.

HSCHS Reunion

The Hot Springs County High School Reunion is set for the third weekend in July. According to committee member Shasta Shaffer, the classes registered through the committee are 1969, 1974, 1984 and 1994.

Plans are in the works for a live band to perform at the VFW and a picnic in the park hosted by the Masons.

For more information, contact Shasta Shaffer at (307) 258-9861.