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LARAMIE: UW Art Museum’s Happy Holidays Laramie

A community celebration of arts and beautiful Christmas trees and holiday decorations is on display at the UW Art Museum from 10:30 A – 3 P Saturday, December 1. Visit Santa and enjoy the beautiful music provided by Laramie’s groups!

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CHEYENNE: Holiday High Tea @Nagle Warren Mansion

This historic home is decked out in traditional Victorian fashion while Jake Martin regales you with holiday music on the antique concert grand piano. The tea menu fills a 12-foot dining room table and is served by costumed waitresses. You will sit at individual tea tables set with fine English china and silver service.

 

 

 

 

 

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CHEYENNE: Holiday House 2012, Women’s Civic League

The 44th Annual Christmas House is held at the home of Steve and Pat Caldwell — 2900 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne. Hours Open:  Friday, November 30, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Please note the new end time on Saturday!) ; Home Tour: $6.00 per person Children 5 and under Free  Tickets will be Available at the Door

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CODY: Holiday Open House, Buffalo Bill Historical Center

From 10 A – 5 P December 1, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center celebrates the holiday season with its annual, FREE event day filled with festive decorations, Santa Claus, and entertainment.

LANDER: Christmas Tree Lot Supports LVHS Band

The Lander Valley High School Marching Band is sponsoring the Community Christmas Tree Lot at the Ace parking lot, 485 Main St., featuring better trees from a new tree farm! There will be a beautiful selection of Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, Michigan Grand Fir and Scotch Pine. Weekday hours are 4-8 pm; Saturday hours are 9am-8pm; and Sunday hours are 9am-6pm. Open through December 24. Come support the LVHS award-winning band! Free hot cocoa and apple cider. Optional delivery for a small donation. Contact landerbandboosters@gmail.com with any questions.

RIVERTON: Knights of Columbus Holiday Craft Fair

The Knights of Columbus Riverton Community Christmas Craft Fair will be Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Margaret’s School, 220 N 7th E, Riverton. Come see local vendors and artisans!

EVANSTON: Uinta County Christmas Craft Fair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ROCK SPRINGS: 15th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade

December 1, 5:30p.m., head to Downtown Rock Springs for this annual holiday favorite! Make sure you stop by  Christmas in the Park at Bunning Park and the Festival of Trees at the  Broadway Theater before and after the Parade with your donations!!! Santa will make a special appearance in the parade, and Cookies and Cocoa will be served at the Rock Springs  Historical Museum and at various locations along the parade route. Catch a live broadcast on KQSW 96.5 if you can’t make it!

SHERIDAN: Christmas Trees of Love Lighting & Open House

December 2, 4-5:30 P. Annual event provided by the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, giving residents an opportunity to purchase a light to be put on the hospital’s Christmas Trees of Love in memory or honor of a loved one. During the open house, the trees will be lit and refreshments will be served. Taesub Kim, nursing student at Sheridan College, will be playing the piano. The lights are $5 each – white lights to memorialize a deceased love one, green lights to honor a relative or friend, and red lights to honor a child or a pet. With the $5 donation, the Auxiliary sends a card to the honoree or the family informing them of the dedication. Donation forms are available at the hospital front desk or at www.sheridanhospital.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trail End State Historic Site

SHERIDAN: Trail End State Historic Site Open House

Sheridan’s popular historic museum comes alive with the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas all rolled into one three-day event. Featuring nine performances by local musicians. For more information, 307-674-4589 or visit at 400 Clarendon Avenue in Sheridan or www.trailend.org.

GILLETTE: 2012 Campbell County Parade of Lights

Gillette Main Street presents the 2012 Campbell County Parade of Lights — December 1, 5:00 PM, Downtown Gillette. This year’s theme will be : Coal County Christmas!

CASPER: Candlelight at the Fort — Fort Caspar

An unforgettable evening exploring the past. You will experience 19th century frontier life by candlelight with army, pioneer, and mountain men reenactors. Enjoy cannon demonstrations, cookies and hot chocolate, and hands-on children’s activities. Step back in time with the Museum’s exhibitions: “Images of Black Wyoming,”focusing on African Americans in the West and “Color on the Plains,” featuring Northern Plains Indian objects.  Visit Fort Caspar’s website for more information.

PINEDALE: Holiday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the Holiday Market at the PAC, Sunday Dec 2, 1pm to 4pm. Door prizes, gift wrapping, holiday music in addition to these awesome goodies for sale — Gift Baskets, Essential Oils, Beehive Cheese, Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Fresh Farm Eggs, Organically Raised Grass Fed Ground Beef, Holiday Wreaths, Willow Decor, Baked Yummalicious Goods, Ceramics, Wyomatoes, Wyobasil, Spices, Teas, Jewelry, Western Lamps, Positively Posh, Miche and gads more!

ON THE TABLE — WYOMING SPECIALS & FOODIE NEWS…

LARAMIE: ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE, LOVEJOY’S BAR & GRILL SPECIALS

ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE & BREWERY:

chorizo pizza An appetizer sized pita pizza topped with chorizo sausage, pepperjack cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños and Anaheim peppers. 7.
grilled chicken breast Brushed with an apple honey glaze. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and asparagus. 12.
pan seared cod Wrapped in nori and served over rice noodles with spicy sesame soy sauce, carrots, green onions, bok choy and mushrooms. 14.
curry spiced sirloin Eight ounces of Certified Angus Beef®, rubbed with curry spices and grilled to your liking. Paired with a coconut Thai chili risotto with basil and sweet soy sauce. 18.

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panini special Thin sliced black forest ham, fresh bell peppers, tomatoes and muenster cheese stacked on a multi grain bun drizzled with sundried tomato vinaigrette. Served with your choice of fries, chips and salsa, creamy mashed potatoes, cottage cheese or a dinner salad. 8.5
alfredo pizza Italian pizza crust brushed with alfredo sauce and topped with grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, spinach and melted mozzarella cheese. 8.5

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DUBOIS: Taste of Dubois to Begin in December

Dubois Main Street will be hosting the first in a series of ‘Taste of Dubois’ dining events on December 8th. The series will feature 5 or 6 Dubois restaurants, one restaurant at a time, throughout winter and spring. Look for ads and e-mail announcements soon for more information.

 

KIRBY: Wyoming Whiskey Launches!

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December 1 Wyoming Whiskey launches with an open house and lots of fun…we’ll be there, hope to see you too!

 

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ROCK SPRINGS:  ROCK SPRINGS MAIN STREET HALLOWEEN STROLL

The Rock Springs Main Street Halloween Stroll will be held OCTOBER 27, from 11 A – 2 P, beginning at the Rock Springs Historical Museum downtown. There are even more merchants particpating this year, and RS Main Street is looking forward to a bigger and better stroll!! A great event for the family — click here for more info! 

LARAMIE:  GHOST TOURS OF LARAMIE CITY — WYOMING TERRITORIAL PRISON

Ghost Tours of Laramie City, “Terror Behind Stone Walls”  runs October 26, 27 and 31. This tour is a two-part tour, and will last approximately an hour and a half. The tour starts off at the Territorial Prison, where thrill seekers will be led through a section of the park by a menacing character. After that, a hayride will wind though Downtown Laramie. Guests will hear the ghostly stories of the Gem City and see local historical haunts. After that, guests will return to the prison via hayride and finish up the tour in the penitentiary.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for children ages 7-12 (not recommended for children under 7). There are six tours a night starting at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30. Payment in full is required in making your reservations. Time slots fill up fast so please call or come down to the Territorial Prison to reserve tickets ahead of time. Click here for more information.

LARAMIE:  HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LARAMIE’S SCARAMIE TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT

The Laramie Main Street Alliance presents the annual Scaramie event — a fun time for families in Downtown Laramie! Lots & LOTS of candy, a city fire truck parked in front of the Laramie Main Street office at 207 Grand Ave. for kids to explore, as well as carnival style games in the First Street Plaza at First & Grand Ave. coordinated by the LHS Choice Kids program. The Gem City Grand (Albany County Transportation Authority) will also be parked downtown at the First Street Plaza and will be handing out candy from their decorated bus. 10 A – 12 P on October 27!  Click here for more!

CHEYENNE:  GHOST TOURS!

From October 26-28 (6 and 7:30 PM), the Cheyenne Street Railway has partnered with the Paranormal Hunting Observation Group to investigate local hauntings. They’re presenting their observations on this year’s Ghost Tours! “These 90-min tours illuminate the spirits of who once inhabited the vasst prairie and our wild west town,” the Visit Cheyenne website says. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children — reservations are REQUIRED. Tickets are on sale at the Depot, W. 15th St. and Capitol Ave., or by calling 307-778-3133 with a credit/debit card. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.  Click here for more information.

CHEYENNE:  PARAMOUNT CAFE PRESENTS…

CASPER:  NATRONA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HAUNTED MANSION

October 26 (5 P – 7 P; 9 P – 12 P), and October 27 (7 P – 12 P), the NCHS haunted mansion fundraiser helps raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Admission is $5 but with a donation of one non-perishable food item, admission is discounted to $4. More info:  http://www.casperwyoming.info/events.php

 

CASPER:  CASPER REC CENTER’S FALL FESTIVAL

October 27 (6 P -8 P), head to the Casper Recreation Center for carnival games, inflatables, a costume parade and other spook-tacular activities! Candy & Prizes will be awarded at the games; refreshments will be available. FREE event for kiddos 12 & under and their parents; sponsored by the Community Recreation Foundation.  http://www.casperwyoming.info/events.php

 

EVANSTON:  HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE!

On October 26 (2 P – 4 P), children ages 2-8 years old are invited to the Bear River State Park Visitor Center for fun-filled Halloween activities! There will be games, activities, pumpkin picking decorating for all. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED — register at the rec center. Parent supervision is required. Pumpkins are donated by Wal-Mart.

RIVERTON:  CENTRAL WY COLLEGE’S HALLOWEEN TRAIL OF TERROR

On October 26 & 27 on campus in Riverton, the CWC Theater Department & Student Activities hosts the Halloween Trail of Terror, guided tours of outdoor campus haunts. From 7-10 PM, this scary, family-friendly event is free, but donations to breast cancer awareness will be appreciated.

Sponsored by the CWC Theater Department and Student Activities, guided tours of outdoor campus haunts are provided by theater students Rustin Burr and Zedikiah Mills from 7-10 p.m. on both evenings. Click here for more info!

SHOSHONI: SHOSHONI HAUNTED HOUSE

On October 31st, the popular Shoshoni Haunted House is held at the Shoshoni Senior Center basement from 7 – 9 PM. Cost if $3/person, $2/person wiht a canned food item donation. With three months’ worth of work going into the event by the Shoshoni Recreation Department staff, you won’t want to miss this popular event!

GILLETTE: HAUNTED HOUSE AT HANDS ON POTTERY

A free haunted house will be held at Hands On Pottery, 110 W. 4th St., on October 26 & 27 from 6-7 PM. The event, geared toward smaller children, will be free, with treat bags FOR ALL WHO SURVIVE!!!!! Muuuhahahaha!! (OK, that’s what they said.) 🙂 “We will be closing the store early each night for the haunted house. Please come by and enjoy in the fun!” they add. For more information check out their Facebook page.

STORY:  HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

Head to the Halloween Carnival in Story on Friday, October 26 from 5:30 – 7:30 P at Story Elementary School, 103 Fish Hatchery Road. Carnival games, fortune teller, cake walk, prizes, costume contest, haunted house! Free admission, including free chili dogs. For more information, call Ramona at (307) 752-5004 or the Story school at (307) 683-2316.

SHERIDAN: HOLY NIGHT “FRIGHT NIGHT” HAUNTED HOUSE

Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27, 7:30 – 10:30 P at Holy Name Catholic School, 121 S. Connor. Enjoy this haunted house adventure, recommended for ages 8 and up. $5/person. For more information, call Holy Name Catholic School at 307-672-2021.

SHERIDAN: SHERIDAN JAYCEES DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN PARADE

Saturday, October 27, from 2 – 3:30 P. Meet on Grinnell Plaza in Historic Downtown Sheridan. The Sheridan Jaycees will be taking the kids trick or treating to the downtown businesses. Be sure to wear your costume – and maybe get a prize in the costume contest too! Bring your own bucket or bag (or something even bigger!) For more information, contact Jarod Martin at 307-751-5738.

SHERIDAN:  PET-O-WEEN

The 12th Annual Pet Costume Contest kicks off at the Kendrick Park Band Shell, and runs from 11 A – 12:30 P. Bring your costumed pet and
compete for prizes in three categories — Scariest, Most Creative, and Funniest. Treats for all entries. Entry fee is $5/pet, with proceeds to benefit the Dog & Cat Shelter. Also enter the raffle for many other prizes. Music and fun for the whole family. Bring dog or cat food, which will be shared with people who are struggling to afford feeding their pets. For more information, call the Shelter at (307) 674-7694 or Kandy DeTavernier at (307) 763-1146.

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