From community at windriver.org Thu Jan 29 10:22:15 2015 From: community at windriver.org (Wind River Visitors Council) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:22:15 +0000 Subject: [Duboistalk] Exciting February Events in Fremont County Message-ID: <20150129172215.Horde.2oPkMekDqMefjk_PqXAygg8@chwind02.fremontinfo.net> EXCITING FEBRUARY EVENTS IN FREMONT COUNTY Tourism public service announcement provided by: The Wind River Visitors Council For more information on these events, please visit windriver.org/calendar[1] Daily: Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights by tribal Elders including Arapaho language lessons & story telling. Northern Arapaho Experience Room, Wind River Casino, 10269 Hwy 789. 307-851-5394. windriverhotelcasino.com Jan. 30 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: NEW TIMES: 7pm Carnival Coronation followed by the Lighted Lanterns at 7:30pm at the Riverton Library, 1330 W. Park Ave. The previous King & Queen pass on the Belt Buckle, Crown & Sash to the new King & Queen.? A Junior King & Queen may also be crowned, with associated scholarship prizes awarded.? Guidelines and nomination forms can be found at http://www.wildwestwintercarnival.org/documents. Call 307-850-5245, WildWestCarnival Jan. 31 Riverton Open Mic Night at Mammoth Music, 7-8:30pm at 318 East Main St. in Riverton. FREE admission! 10-minute slots are available on the last Saturday of each month to musicians, bands, and other stage performers for this family friendly evening. Call 856-0258 for more information. Jan. 31 Lander Annual Empty Bowls dinner - Lander Care & Share Food Bank, at Lander Senior Center, 205 S. 10th St. Delicious fresh soups and breads in hand-crafted artisan soup bowls, 5:00-7:00 pm. Live Music. Tickets $35. 349-5509 Feb. 1-21 Lander Art Center presents 3 artists "Semblance; a Multi-media Installation." Admission is always FREE. Show runs thru February 21st. The Lander Art Center is open Tues. - Thurs. from 10-6pm, and Fri. and Sat. from 10-4pm. 224 Main Street. 307-332-5772, landerartcenter.com Feb. 3-4 Lander & Highway 28 Louis Lake Turnout or Lander?s Bruces Bridge?International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, Jan. 30 ? Feb. 8th. Tuesday: 5pm -6pm Meet n? Greet on Main St. Mushers, their trucks and dogs are looking forward to visiting with everyone! Bring your questions and your cameras. 6:30pm showing of 2014 IPSSSDR film at the Gannett Grill. Wednesday: Fremont County Stage 5 leg of race starts at either Bruces Bridge or Louis Lake Highway Turnout Parking lot on Hwy. 28 on Feb. 4th. Check website for location. Dress warm and arrive 8:30am with your camera to get behind the scenes musher preparation till 10am. No pet dogs allowed. FREE. 307-330-5486, wyomingstagestop.org, or bark at jhsleddog.com, https://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Pedigree-Stage-Stop-Sled-Dog-Race/108102679252716 Feb. 6 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Quick Draw Contest at the Riverton Elks Club, 6-8pm. 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org Feb. 7 Lander City of Lander 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Bring the family for dinner on Sat. Feb. 7, from 5-7pm at the Lander Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista. Tickets $7 adults and $5 kids, which buys you all the chili and cornbread you can eat!? No cost to enter your own secret facility recipe chili - entry forms at Lander City Hall - are due Feb. 2.? There is a no host bar. Cash prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place, and the Peoples favorite! Come enjoy the best chili fixin's around! Call 332-2870 or 332-3892 for questions. Feb. 7 Lander 2015 February Craft Show from 10am-8pm at the Lander Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista. The craft show will be held in conjunction with the well-attended and local favorite Annual City of Lander Chili Cook-Off. 307-217-2174 childersdc at gmail.com, or 307 349-1770 Feb 7 Dubois Ramshorn Inn Liquor & Fine Wine shop, Nostalgia Bistro and Ramshorn Bakery host the 3rd seasonal "Whiskey, Wine, & Craft Beer Tasting," 3-5pm, at 202 East Ramshorn St. Sample whiskeys, wines, beers, appetizers and baked goods with live music. Tickets $5, 307-455-2444 Feb. 7 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Riverton's Wild West Winter Carnival: Snowman Stampede 5k Race, 10am at the Riverton High School Track.? Contests and prizes! ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? Best winter hat contest for runners and walkers ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? Best Snowman costume for runners and walkers ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? Coronation for King and Queen Snow people ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? Kids run will feature local running star ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? Crazy Stampede photo booth ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? Chili, Cocoa and Cider for sale at run For more info: 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org Feb. 7 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: NEW TIMES: Crab Crack ? a feast at Saint Margaret?s Church starting at 3:30-6:30 pm. Cooked by the Riverton Rotary club. Tickets $35 and $45 at the door. 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org Feb. 7 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: GALA at the Bar 10 at 7:30 pm. Enjoy hors d?ouvres and music. Public will need to have buttons, which can be purchased for $5 each at the door. 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org Feb. 7 Lander Community Concerts Association presents "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, a Broadway Show," 7 pm, at the Lander Valley High School auditorium, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. "Goin' courting" has never been as much fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular movie. Set in Oregon in 1850, it tells the story of Millie, a young bride living in the 1850's Oregon wilderness. Her plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides. http://landerconcerts.org/ Feb. 7 Riverton CWC BYU Ballroom Dance Co. Championship formation dancing, breath-taking lifts and spins?in shimmering costumes! This variety showcase includes the waltz, samba, foxtrot, and hustle. Presented by Arts in Action.7:30pm. Tickets are available at the CWC Box Office and Mammoth Music and are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theatre at 2660 Peck Ave. 307-855-2217 Feb. 7-8 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: QuiltFest Annual Show hosted by the WY Star Quilters Guild held at the Fremont Center/Riverton Armory building, 1010 Riverton Fairgrounds Dr. Open Saturday, 12-7pm, and Sunday 11am-3pm! The Quilters will also hold a silent auction at the Crab Crack and announce the winners during the following the Coronation. 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org Feb. 7-8 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Ice Melter Radio Controlled Car Races at the Wind River Casino, starting 10am-3pm both days. Racers from 3 states will compete for prizes and trophies with 1/28th scale race cars. 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org Feb. 11 & 25 Dubois "Pysanky" (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) Adult Workshop at the Dubois public library located at 202 N First St. This workshop is geared toward adults and is offered from 2:00 pm - 4:00. Please call ahead at 307-455-2992 to sign up for this creative class.? Come away with beautiful colorful painted eggs and a first hand understanding of the ancient art of "Pysanky"!? For more info, email lhenery at fclsonline.org or fclsonline.org/pysanky-egg-design/[2] Feb. 14 Atlantic City Celebrate Valentines Day in style at the "Second Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six" at 7,600 Feet in Wyoming?s Wind River Range. The tastings begin at 6-9pm. Please avoid wearing strong perfumes/colognes. Join your hosts, the Townsends, at the historic Miner's Delight Inn Bed and Breakfast "Two-Bit Cowboy Saloon." Tickets $25 per person. 307-332-0248, bandb at minersdelightinn.com, minersdelightinn.com Feb. 21 Dubois "Soupenanny" Homemade Soup and Bread Cook-off! Headwater Arts and Conference Center at 20 Stalnaker. Tentatively 5:30-7pm. Tickets $5. 307- 455-2687 or 307-455-2556. headwaters at wyoming.com, headwaterscenter.org Feb. 26-March 1 Riverton CWC The King and I, Music by Richard Rodgers, Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. In 1862, East meets West when a British widow becomes governess to the many children of the King of Siam. A stunning blend of comedy and drama, this legendary musical overflows with hit numbers. Show times: Thursday, Feb. 26, 7:30 pm; Friday, Feb. 27, 7:30 pm; Sat., Feb. 28, 2:30 & 7:30 pm; and Sunday, March 1, 2:30 pm at 2660 Peck Ave.? 307-855-2217 Feb. 27 Lander Art Center presents "LVHS and MS Select Art Show."? Come meet the talented artists at the Artist Opening on Friday, February 27, from 6-8pm. Refreshments will be served. Admission is always FREE. Show runs thru April 4th. Open Tues. - Thurs. from 10-6pm, and Fri. and Sat. from 10-4pm. 224 Main Street, Lander. 307-332-5772, landerartcenter.com Feb. 28 Riverton Open Mic Night at Mammoth Music, 7-8:30pm at 318 East Main St. in Riverton. FREE admission! 10-minute slots are available on the last Saturday of each month to musicians, bands, and other stage performers for this family friendly evening. 307-856-0258 Feb 28 Lander Art Center presents "LVHS and MS Select Art Show."? Artist opening 6pm-8pm. Admission is always FREE. Show runs thru April 4th. Open Tues. - Thurs. from 10-6pm, and Fri. and Sat. from 10-4pm. 224 Main Street, Lander. 307-332-5772, landerartcenter.com If You Know Of Other Events Not Listed Here, Please Let Us Know!? Community at windriver.org? This Events Calendar Is Compliments Of The WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL?your Fremont County Lodging Tax Dollars At Work!? Don?t Forget To Use Our Hashtag To Post Your Wind River Country Memories At: #windrivercountry Links: ------ [1] http://windriver.org/calendar [2] http://fclsonline.org/pysanky-egg-design/ -- Wind River Visitors Council PO Box 925 Lander, WY 82520 307-332-5546 community at windriver.org