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The annual Grass Creek Reunion will be held Saturday, July 16 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center in Thermopolis. The event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a luncheon. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish. Jeb Schenck will be taking a group photo at approximately 11:45 a.m. For further information about the Grass Creek Reunion, contact Larry Marcott 864-2033....
Teancum Gevas, left, and Nathan Wille advertise their lemonade and popsicle stand along Sixth Street. Also helping with the stand was Ammon Gevas, and they even offered discounts for servicemen and women....
The Liberty Quartet will be in concert on Sunday, July 24 at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services at the Federated Community Church at Sixth and Big Horn. Liberty, a traditional Southern Gospel Quartet, is a full-time concert ministry based in Boise, Idaho. The members of Liberty are Royce Mitchell, bass; Philip Batton, tenor; Doug Wiley lead/baritone and Paul Ellis baritone/lead. Liberty currently averages 50,000 to 70,000 miles a year, ministering in up to 150 performances for church services, nursing homes, prisons and other ministries. They also...
A British Open golf tournament will be held this Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Thermopolis Golf Course. Golf professional Donnie Bjorhus said 18 holes will be played on Saturday and 18 holes will be played on Sunday in conjunction with the British Open PGA tournament in Scotland. “Before they tee off on Saturday, they will pick a PGA player that’s playing in the British Open this weekend,” he said. “That’s essentially their partner for the weekend. The local...
Pig Wrestling will be held Tuesday, August 2 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds during the county fair. Deadline for entries is Friday, July 29 at 4:30 p.m. There is a limited number of team spaces. Entry fee is $50 if entered by July 21, $65 for entries received after July 21. Rules and entry forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce or Canyon Concrete. An important new rule this year is that all participants must wear shirt, pants/shorts and closed toe shoes that stay on your feet. For more information, contact...
The Second-Friday ArtStroll downtown July 8, from 5-8 p.m., will feature western artists, western art activities, live western music and refreshments. Most downtown businesses are open during the event. Several artists will be demonstrating on Still Strolling Saturday, July 9. Be sure to pick up a map at a participating business to see the location of the artists and activities during the stroll. “Our theme for this ArtStroll celebrates our western heritage with All Things Western and we have an exciting line-up,” according to stroll organizer...
Bobcats from near and far will be heading home to their alma mater the weekend of July 15-17 for the Annual All Class Reunion. This year, classes ending in “6” and “1” will be honored, although all classes are welcome to attend. Friday night will feature mixers by each class. Registration will be at the Hot Springs County Museum on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each class will have their own class dinner that evening, followed by a free dance at the V.F.W. beginning at 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the All Class Picnic in Hot Springs...
The Thermopolis Farmers Market will begin on the last Saturday of July and go through the last Saturday of September from 8-11 a.m. at 5th and Broadway. Veggies, fruits, meats, other produce, baked good and arts and crafts will all be featured at the Farmers Market. Farmers Market organizer Sonja Becker said people should come support local farmers. She said everything is locally grown by local farmers, with no outsourced produce. Thermopolis Hardware will support the community table this year,...
The Hot Springs County Recreation District will be offering their annual summer band program July 11-22 at the high school band room. The program will offer beginning and advanced music lessons along with music theory and all-state mentoring. Upcoming 5th grade students through seniors in high school are invited to attend the music program. The program will run from 9-11 a.m. Monday-Thursday during those dates. Register for summer band at the Recreation District office at the armory....
The Thermopolis Golf Course will be hosting a night golf fundraiser tournament on Saturday, July 9. Check in and social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with a live auction and raffle drawing at 7:30 p.m. The raffle is for a Bushmaster XM-15 rifle. Tickets are $10 each or five tickets for $40. Golf begins at 8:30 p.m. with a shotgun start. There will be a limit of 15 four-member teams. Cost is $40 per player. For more information, call 864-5294. Results of the Red, White and Blue Tournament held July 2 include: Kylie Fisher, first; Bailey Fisher,...
Kids who want an opportunity to test their fishing skills are encouraged to participate in this year’s Boysen Youth Fishing Derby, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16. There is no cost for the event, but registration is required. Registration forms are available online via the Boysen State Park Facebook page, and at sites such as the Boysen Marina, Brannon and Tough Creek. They can be brought to Boysen State Park the day of the derby. However, registrants need to keep the top half of their forms, as they p...
The 2016 Fourth of July celebrations in Hot Springs County are certain to be bigger and better than ever this year. Not only will there be the usual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, but Hot Springs State Park will also be celebrating the Centennial Celebration for both the Swinging Bridge and the Bison. At 6 p.m. on Monday, July 4 at the Kiwanis Shelter in Hot Springs State Park, the Centennial Celebration for the Swinging Bridge and the Bison will begin. "We're going to have food,... Full story
Jason Christopherson of the Mountain Trash team speeds along during the Chuck Mead Memorial Pack Horse Race. Riders must keep their horses steady through a variety of obstacles, as lost pack items can mean time penalties or disqualification....
The Big Horn Basin Riders are planning their annual Freedom Run for July 1 and 2 in Hot Springs County. On Friday, July 1 a Meet and Greet will be held at 6 p.m. at One Eyed Buffalo. At the Meet and Greet, individuals can register for the 265-mile Poker Run as well as buy tickets for the Bag Lady Sue show to be held on Saturday evening. Tickets are $25. Registration for the Poker Run will also be held at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 2 at the Recreation Center. Prices for the Poker Run are $20 for...
Authors Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear visit during a book signing Sunday for People of the Earth Days. Joining the gears were authors Lucia St. Claire Roboson, Dr. Steve Horn, Larry J. Martin and Kat Martin, and the scene was buzzing with book questions and discussions, as well as personal stories....
Children ages 5 to 12 years old are invited to attend a fun club for boys and girls running July 5-11. Activities include: Bible lessons, fun activities, games, prizes and more. The event is sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship. There will be two sessions each day featuring the same activities. The morning session will begin at 10 a.m at the wooden park by the Hot Springs County Library. The afternoon session will begin at 1 p.m. in the yard at Thermopolis Rehab and Care Center. Each session will last two hours. For more information,...
Cowpokes 4-H Club members played bingo with residents of Thermopolis Rehab and Care Center on Monday evening. Ellis Webber plays alongside Thermopolis Rehab & Care Center resident Pam Myers....
Thermopolis Golf Course hosted the 2016 Styrofoam Cup Saturday and Sunday. Results include: Saturday, June 25 – morning matches, foursomes (alternate shot): Match 1 – Frank Toth/Lindsay Simpson (Team Palmer), 4 and 3; Ethan Brooks/Bob Ryan (Team Nicklaus). Match 2 – Binky Fisher/Mike Stucky (Team Palmer); Scott Peters/Valerie Bjorhus (Team Nicklaus), AS. Match 3 – Travis McDermott/Dakota Jeffs (Team Palmer); Jason Ciz/Cody Bjorhus (Team Nicklaus), 3 and 1.Team Palmer – 1.5, Team Nicklaus – 1.5. Saturday, June 25 – afternoon matches, four...
Chandler Maddock plows into a tackling dummy during the Big Horn Basin Football Camp this week. Campers were put through a variety of drills June 27-29....
Last week was plenty busy, with both the annual Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo and the People of the Earth happening. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush said the rodeo had excellent performances each evening - Friday and Saturday - and there were about 50 more participants than past years. She also heard comments that people enjoyed the stock; this year saw a partnership with Powder River Rodeo, which has some of the top bucking stock at the National Finals Rodeo. Those... Full story
Gottsche is planning a Water Kickball Tournament throughout the month of July in Hot Springs State Park. The tournament is scheduled Thursday nights July 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6-8 p.m. For a team of 5-7 people cost is $100 for all four nights. Drop-ins are $5 each. Sign up at Gottsche by Friday, July 1 by call calling 864-2913....
Tour de Wish 5k ride and walk Thermopolis brought many smiles as participants made their way through the Hot Springs State Park Saturday morning to support the Make-A-Wish foundation of Wyoming....
The Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo hits town on June 24-25. There are 197 entrants, and that may go up with re-entries. Gayla Mead-Ellis explained when entrants put in their information a computer selects which events they will compete. If there is a scheduling conflict, cowboys will go in and re-enter. She further noted they are expecting to get more top names this year. There’s also been a great bunch of volunteers who’ve stepped up to hel...
This year’s People of the Earth Days will be June 23-26. It will be a cultural and natural discovery weekend with authors Michael Gear and Kathy O’Neal Gear, with an array of events. The weekend will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday with a “Welcome Reception with the Gears” at the Days Inn Hot Springs Convention Center and an evening of conversation. From 8-9:30 a.m. Friday attendees will participate in The Wyoming Dinosaur Dig Tour. Then from 9:30-11 a.m., attendees will get a guided tour through...
