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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...
The first Tour de Wish 5k ride and walk event in Thermopolis will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25 at the Hot Springs State Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Make-A-Wish Wyoming’s Community Relations Coordinator Tess Kersenbrock said the Tour de Wish series was inspired by the first wish granted in Wyoming to 10-year-old Brian of Gillette who wished for a BMX bike in 1985. “Since Brian’s wish was granted more than 30 years ago, over 500 children battling life-threatening medical condi...
The First Baptist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School (VBS) June 27-30 from 9:30 a.m.-noon daily. The theme of the VBS is “To the Edge; Encounter the God of the Universe.” It is for children four-years-old through sixth grade. For more information, call 864-3171....
Hot Springs County Senior Center is hosting a Formal Dinner and Dance at the senior center Saturday, June 25. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. Live music will be featured from 7-9 p.m. Formal attire is encouraged but not required. All ages are welcome. There is no fee to attend but donations will be accepted. For more information, call the senior center at 864-2151....
Historian and author Michael Amundson will be holding a book signing and slideshow presentation of his book “Wyoming Revisited” at Storyteller Friday, June 24 at noon. Amundson uses the power of rephotography to show how landscapes across the state have endured over the last century. Three sets of photographs—original black-and-white photographs taken by famed Wyoming photographer Joseph E. Stimson more than a century ago, repeat black-and-white images taken by Amundson in the 1980s, and a third view in color taken by the author in 2007-...
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...
The 2016 Big Horn Basin Football Camp will be June 27, 28 and 29 at the Hot Springs County High School LeRoy Hayes Field. Registration will be 9-11:30 a.m. June 29. The Big Horn Basin Football Camp is designed to improve individual techniques and football fundamentals. Grades 5-12 will receive one-on-one instructions to improve individual position techniques. They will compete in 7-on-7 competitions. There will also be a strength clinic on lifting techniques and speed and agility training. The w...
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....
Children bowl at the Summer Carnival Celebration at Thermopolis Rehab & Care Center on Saturday. Bowling was one of the many activities, including face painting and a dunking booth, at the summer kickoff event. Music, food and fun were all a part of the celebration....
ArtStroll attendees participated in a Sip n' Paint experience at the Hot Springs County Museum on Friday evening. Previous Sip n' Paint artwork lined the stage while participants enjoyed complimentary snacks and created their own masterpieces....
The 2016 Big Horn Basin Football Camp will be June 27, 28 and 29 at the Hot Springs County High School LeRoy Hayes Field. Registration will be 9-11:30 a.m. June 29. The Big Horn Basin Football Camp is designed to improve individual techniques and football fundamentals. Grades 5-12 will receive one-on-one instructions to improve individual position techniques. They will compete in 7-on-7 competitions. There will also be a strength clinic on lifting techniques and speed and agility training. The w...
The Thermopolis Skate Park will be the site of a Skateboard, Scooter and BMX Show Friday, June 17 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Members of the Central Wyoming Skateboard Association will be performing at the show along with a few local youths. Barb Rice of the Youth Alternatives Program said she decided a while back the skate park would be a good place for the youths in the program to do some community service. Beginning Sunday, a crew began cleaning and painting at the skate park. Unfortunately, when...
The first Tour de Wish 5k ride and walk event in Thermopolis will be held at 9 a.m. June 25 at the Hot Springs State Park. Make-A-Wish Wyoming’s Community Relations Coordinator Tess Kersenbrock said the Tour de Wish series was inspired by the first wish granted in Wyoming to 10-year-old Brian of Gillette who wished for a BMX bike in 1985. “Since Brian’s wish was granted more than 30 years ago, over 500 children battling life-threatening medical conditions in Wyoming have had their wishes grant...
Hot Springs State Park will again be the site for the annual Hot Spot Car Rally this Father’s Day weekend, June 18 and 19. Hot Spot Car Rally committee member Dick Howe said when the show started 24 years ago, it was about people bringing out their favorite set of wheels, no matter the vehicle’s age or condition. Even though it now brings in more classics and antiques, he encourages everyone to bring their favorite vehicles out. Wall art trophies will be awarded to category winners. The fir...
The Heroes Have No Limits 5K and kiddie dash obstacle course fundraiser for Teige Owsley is set for Saturday, June 18 in Hot Springs State Park. The kiddie dash obstacle course for children up to 12 years of age will be on the lawn near the Pioneer Home beginning at 9 a.m. The 5K will start at 9:30 a.m. Children are welcome to do the 5K with adults or they may stay at the obstacle course which will be supervised by adults. Costs are teams of four or more $50, 5K is $30 and the kiddie dash is $10, with under the age of 2 free. Registrations...
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, June 23 with a "Welcome Reception with the Gears" at the Days Inn Hot Springs Convention Center and an evening of enjoyable conversation. From 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, June 24, attendees will participate in The Wyoming Dinosaur Dig Tour. Water will be provided. Good walking...
Dynamite, zip lines, flying pigs and marshlands aren’t found in the typical classroom scene, but they all help make up the summer’s Lights On programs. Though the school year’s over, it doesn’t mean the learning has to come to a complete end. The Lights On program is providing plenty of opportunity for students of all ages. Program Coordinator Jenny Davis noted Thermopolis Middle School students are currently in the middle of their Summer Camp, while those at Ralph Witters Elementary are doi...
Hot Springs County 4-H members attended shooting sports camp at the H Diamond W camp on Grass Creek Friday through Sunday. Participants learned about archery, muzzleloaders, shotguns, .22 pistols, air pistols and air rifles. The camp featured an instructor who has trained youths for Olympic air rifle and pistol who taught advanced air rifle. Wyoming Game and Fish representatives taught wildlife identification, animal tracks, pelts and hunting ethics. Jill Tonn from the Rocky Mountain Elk...
Several individuals, and a few dogs, participated in the Running With The Buffalo 4k/8k run/walk on Saturday at Hot Springs Sate Park. Racers ran or walked through Hot Springs State Park and through the buffalo pasture. The top three times were Will Ward with 21:28, Tahja Hunt with 22:51 and Dazlynn Hunt with 23:21....
The banners are up, and it’s just over a week before the Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo hits town. This year’s rodeo is June 23-26. There are 197 entrants, and that may go up with re-entries. 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 expecting to get more top names this year. There’s also...
Matt Bowman drives the illuminating golf ball during the high school glow golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday....
