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Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) will take place at Common Ground, 124 N. Fifth St., on Sunday, August 9 from 1-6 p.m TIPS is an internationally recognized alcohol awareness education program that teaches responsible beverage serving. For more information, you may contact Becky Mortimore at 921-2607....
Prevention Management of Hot Springs County will be hosting a special workshop on alcohol, drug use and abuse prevention featuring officer Jermaine Galloway, “Tall Cop”. “Tall Cop Says Stop” is a program used for education, training and enforcement that all parents, school teachers, law enforcement, counselors, nurses and anyone who works with our youth should know and understand. Galloway, at 6’9”, is an intimidating presence, however, he is devoted and passionate about the training and education he gives and has over 11 years experience...
Kids of all ages enjoyed a cool spray of water at the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department Open House Saturday....
Hundreds of pounds of family fun was had last week during the Pig Wrestling competition at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Winners included: PeeWee division – 1st, "Sh8kn Pigs", Luke Arcand, Luke Dickey, Lilian Johnson, Ruthanne Johnson. Calcutta: 1st Axtell Ranch. Junior division – 1st, "307 Hog Wrestlers", Hunter Bartholomew, Spencer Axtell, Will Ward, Jason Clouse; 2nd, "Swine Killers", Remington Ferree, Will Ward, Spencer Axtell, Hunter Bartholomew; 3rd, "JLA Services Porkchop Pun...
It’s that time of year again. Time for crashes, bashes and the roar of engines as the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2015 Thermopolis Demolition Derby. The event will be held at the fairgounds on Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 6 p.m. Grand prize this year will be $3,000 cash with the second place winner taking home $1,000, third place $700 and fourth place $500 along with trophies for the top four. In addition to the main event, there will also be a truck derby and a men’s and women’s “Herbie” derby with $1,000, $...
The annual Relay for Life, benefitting the American Cancer Society will be held in Hot Springs State Park this Friday, Aug. 7, starting with a survivors, caregivers and teams dinner at 6 p.m. With an 80’s theme this year there are sure to be lots of crazy costumes and fun for everyone. Opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the survivor’s lap at 7 p.m. The luminaria ceremony will be at 9:30 p.m. Luminaries are still available for $5 each or three for $10. Please call Jessica Slagle at 8...
Oakley Bowman takes a lap while showing her dog during the herding group conformation judging at the Hot Springs County Fair Dog Show....
Gift of the Waters Pageant weekend is filled with so many activities you’re sure to find something to interest everyone in the family. Saturday morning starts out early with a 5K/10K walk-run at 7:30 a.m. in Hot Springs State Park. Registration forms may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce. The Gift of the Waters parade begins at 10 a.m. and will wend its way through downtown. At the conclusion of the parade, dancers from the Shoshone Tribe will perform around the flagpole at the i... Full story
The first major folk festival in Wyoming in 20 years will be held Aug. 1-2 in Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis. The Big Horn Basin Folk Festival includes a juried folk & fine arts show/sale, trading post sale area, food vendors, music performances both days, a mountain man camp with outdoor activities, and more than two dozen demonstrators and try-it-yourself hands-on activities for all ages. "This celebration honors our artisans and skilled crafts persons, especially in the middle and...
Hello Kitty, aka Samantha Wilkinson, helps a customer pick out a new phone during the Wyoming Wireless open house Saturday. Customers were treated to hot dogs and drinks along with some great deals on phones and plans....
The last few days of the Hot Springs County Fair are quickly winding down with just a few events left for today (Thursday) and Friday. The swine show starts this morning at 8 a.m. followed by the “Over the Hill” showmanship, which features moms and dads taking a shot at showing the animals. Your opinion matters tonight at the annual chili cook-off at 5 p.m. Come down and taste a variety of homemade chili and vote for your favorite. New this year is a dessert bake-off in conjunction with the chili cook-off. At 6 p.m. the beef show starts wit... Full story
Registration is underway for the Lights On 2015 Theme Illuminate Camp Invention scheduled for August 10-14. The camp will run Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All students grades 1st-6th are welcome. The cost is $50 with partial scholarships available. For more information or to register, contact Jenny Davis at 864-6592 or email jdavis@hotsprings1.org. You can also visit campinvention.org/2015-program for more information....
Thermopolis eighth grader Katie Burrows was cast as The Cat in the Hat in the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center's Seussical the Musical Jr. performance during the Summer Performing Arts Camp....
A special “Legacy of Wyoming” program celebrating the 125th anniversary of Wyoming statehood will be held in Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis, Sat., August 1. “Buffalo Bill” Boycott and “Dr. Jo” mix story, song and visual images -- historical paintings and photographs -- to highlight Wyoming’s place in the American West. The program is part of the Big Horn Basin Folk Festival supported by Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation. It is sponsored through a grant by the Wyoming Humanities Council with support from the National Endowment for the...
Nearly 100 artisans and crafts persons will be in Hot Springs State Park this weekend to celebrate handwork and skilled craftsmanship at the Big Horn Basin Folk Festival, Saturday and Sunday. Linda Atkinson of Sage Ridge Mill & Critters will introduce visitors to her alpacas, whose fleece produces a fine fiber for spinning yarn. Upcycling for a new look - Gayle Wilson, Laramie, will offer a workshop for ‘tweens and teens on upcycling tired t-shirts into new tops and vests Sunday afternoon. Al and Toddi Darlington will hold a workshop on g...
Join the party at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center’s 20th Anniversary celebration. Since the Dinosaur Center’s opening July 1, 1995 the museum has grown from first exhibits like “Stan” the T-Rex to current displays like the Archaeopteryx, and a busy museum lobby that has grown to booked summer programs like “dig for a day” on top of the busy lobby. The Dinosaur Center is celebrating their success - that has been recognized by CNN as the #6 best dinosaur museum in the world – by hosting a three-day e...
Michelle Burgess is all concentration as she looks down her arrow at the target during the 4-H shooting sports competition at Hot Springs County Fair....
4-H Project Judging:...
The annual Relay for Life, benefitting the American Cancer Society, is just around the corner, and with an 80’s theme, should be a fun night for all involved. The Relay will be held in Hot Springs State Park on Friday, Aug. 7, starting with a survivors, caregivers and teams dinner at 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the survivor’s lap at 7 p.m. The luminaria ceremony will be at 9:30 p.m. Luminaries are still available for $5 each or three for $10. Please call Jessica Sla...
Thermopolis Middle School Lights On site facilitator Sady Mounts takes her turn on the Wipe Out Course built by students....
The 2015 Hot Springs County Fair, “Kids-N-Kritters”, is about to get underway. While the horse show has already taken place, there is still plenty of other action coming to fill the week-long celebration. You may start your week at the fair with the dog show on Monday, July 27 at 6 p.m. on the grassy area to the east of the indoor arena. Tuesday is move in day when exhibits must be brought to the 4-H building for judging from 8 a.m. til noon. Shooting sports will follow at 1 p.m. at the nor... Full story
If you are a small business owner, or hoping to become one, make your way to the Hot Springs County Museum for a free lunch and meeting with the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Wyoming Entrepreneur Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) Thursday, July 30. This will be a great opportunity to learn how these groups can help you make your business dreams come true as well as network with business peers and local WSBDC advisors. The WSBDC will be discussing cost-free resources available...
Western native author Rhonda Kylczyk greets fans at her book signing at Storyteller. Kylczyk highlighted the newest book in her Freedom Series, Freedom to Forgive, which is a historical romance fiction series....
Saturday, July 25 is customer appreciation day at Wyoming Wireless at 545 Broadway. There will be free hot dogs and face painting. Play a game of Bingo at 2 p.m. for a chance to win prizes. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital to help purchase a fetal heart monitor....
