News briefs

Hall of Fame reception

A reception honoring the 2024 Hot Springs County Hall of Fame inductees will be held on Saturday, August 24 at 2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Historical Museum located at 700 Broadway St.

This year’s inductees include Don and Glenna Tippets, J.D Woodruff, Charles Smith, Bob Brown and George Sliney.

Everyone is welcome to attend and help in honoring these people who made an impact on our town and county. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.

For more information, contact Ray Shaffer, 864-2678 or Barb Vietti, 921-1551.

Philips retirement party

A retirement party to honor Ron and Audrey Philips will be held on Thursday, August 29 from 5-7 p.m. at The Help Center located at 426 Big Horn.

They have served the community for eight years helping those in need since 2016 when they first opened The Help Center in our community.

Community blood drive

A Thermopolis Community Blood Drive will be held at the Senior Citizens Center on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 2 - 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m -1 p.m. Please notice the date change due to Labor Day on Sept. 2. Their goal for each drive is to have 70 donations and two-day drives help reach that goal. Walk-ins are always welcome but appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, go to Vitalant.org or contact the Community Blood Coordinator, Melene Mierzejewski at (307) 240-1414. The Blood Drive is sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary. The next blood drive will be Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 4 and 5.