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WY Walks for Seniors

On January 31, WY Walks for Seniors is hosting a 45-minute guided tour at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum in Cody beginning at 10 am. Everyone is welcome but only seniors and their caregivers are admitted for free when they join the morning walk and then they have the rest of the day in the museum to stroll.

Skyler Ohrt fundraiser

There will be a special cookie jar auction fundraiser for Skyler Ohrt on Saturday, February 1 at the fair building. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. and the auction at 6 p.m. Ken Ivy will be providing pulled pork. Skyler is a fifth grader and about to turn 11 years old. She was born with kidney disease and is on dialysis every night. Now she’s in the end stage of renal disease. About six weeks ago Skyler had a stroke behind her eyes and has lost all her vision. Her mother, Elizabeth Walters, takes care of her at home.

Cookie jars can be dropped off the week of the auction at Paintbrush Dental or at the fair building the day of the event.

Meeteetse events

The Meeteetse Friends of the NRA will again be hosting an NRA Wall of Guns event on Saturday, February 1, in partnership with Discover Meeteetse and their 17th Annual Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby on February 1 & 2. The Wall of Guns event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Elk Horn Bar & Grill. The Wall of Guns game consists of 100 numbers, each number will sell for $10. After all 100 numbers are sold, a winner will be drawn and have their choice from over 35 various firearms including pistols, rifles, shotguns and more. Numbers will be for purchase for games before the event at The Elk Horn Bar & Grill, Oasis Motel and Wea Market of Meeteetse and continued to be sold throughout the event. A free meal at the Elk Horn the night of the event will be available to anyone that purchases at least 2 numbers.

For more information on the Wall of Gun even, call Shannon at 307-921-2129. For information on the Meeteetse 17th Annual Ice Fishing Derby, call Discover Meeteetse at 307-868-2454. The Ice Fishing Derby includes a tagged fish contest. Registration for the Ice Derby is online at http://www.meeteetsewy.com.

Business plan workshop

A workshop presented by Devan Costa-Cargill, Regional Director Wyoming SBDC, called Creating a Business Plan will be held on Thursday, February 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. at 7 Lazy S Cafe, 109 S. 6th St. Space is limited and cost is $15 per person. Light snacks will be provided. To sign up, call Lara at Central Bank and Trust, 864-5561.

Galentine Party

Charis Clothing and Art House at 444 Broadway is hosting a night of fun at a Galentine Party on Thursday, February 6 from 5-8 p.m. Bring your friends for Styling by Cortney, a Make your own Valentine, Permanent jewelry by Maile and drinks by 7 Lazy S.

Daddy/daughter dance Sunday

Hot Springs Dance is hosting a Daddy/Daughter Dance, A Knight With My Princess, on Sunday, February 2 from 3-5 p.m. at the Thermopolis Community Hall, 631 Big Horn Street. The cost is $25 a couple and $5 for additional daughter/niece, etc. The first 120 girls will receive a free corsage. All couples will receive a free 4x6 photo at the dance as well. A DJ will be providing the music. You can purchase tickets at the door. The event is a fundraiser to help offset costs for the Competition Dance Team to compete in two competitions this spring. If your dad is not available, bring your uncle, grandpa, brother or even your mom.

Creative art classes

A Creative Aging Art Course will be held at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center called Gilding in the Golden Years. The instructor is Barrie Bryant. The first class will be on February 10 from 1:15-3:30 p.m. at the senior center. Other classed will be February 24 , March 10, March 24 April 7 and April 21. Class is limited to 10 participants.  Call the center to reserve your spot, 307-864-2151.