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Riverton’s 41st annual Arts in Action Day in the Park will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverton City Park, on July 8.
The Guns ‘n’ Hoses dodgeball tournament fundraiser to benefit Laiton Ivie will start at 5 p.m. on July 8, at the Riverton High School. Admission costs $10; all proceeds will go toward medical and cost of living expenses for Laiton Ivie.
Register for the Riverton Soap Box Car Derby by July 8. Peewee division registration costs $45 per team; two member straight away and crazy class four member registration costs $25 per team member. The derby will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on July 14; staging will take place at Tonkin Stadium, and the races will be held on Main Street. Visit mcusercontent.com/f927ea3541bb3da51415da970/files/1e7baf26-fc0c-be5f-8cb8-2ebcb16063fc/Box_Car_Derby_Registration.pdf to register.
South Pass City’s Gold Rush Days will be held on July 8 and 9. Highlights include tours of the Carissa Mine, panning for gold, a vintage baseball game, and Pony Express re-enactments. Admission costs $5 (children age 2 and under enter for free). Check out www.southpasscity.org for details.
Lander’s Challenge for Charities will be matching donations made to participating local non-profits through July 10. Visit www.landercommunityfoundation.org for more information and to donate.
The summer’s first Hot Notes Cool Nites concert in the park will be held in Riverton at 7 p.m. on July 10, and will feature Packin’ the Mail.
The CWC Art Exhibit Reception, to be held on July 15, has put out a call for artisans booths. There is no fee or commission. To reserve your space, contact Nita by July 10 at nita@cwc.edu.
The Riverton Branch Library will host Chalk the Walk with DJ Quinn Cerovski on July 12 at 7:00 p.m. Artists must register by July 10; call 307-856-3556 or stop by the Riverton Branch Library to register.
Northern Arapaho Summer Dancing will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on July 11, 18, and 25, and August 1 and 8, at the Wind River Hotel and Casino.
A cornhole tournament to benefit Eagles Hope will be hosted by the Riverton Holiday Inn from 4-8 p.m. on July 12. For more information, call 307-463-2020.
The Riverton Tree Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on July 12.
The Center for Native American Youth is offering free Democracy is Indigenous training on July 12, July 26, and August 9. The training will connect Native youth to pathways of civic engagement, and give them the opportunity to receive a microgrant or funding to conduct a community engagement project. Attend an upcoming training on Zoom by registering in advance here: www.cnay.org/civic-action.
Grace Remmington will present “Richard Dennison: Fact or Fiction?” at 7 p.m. on July 13 at the Dubois Museum.
The Ethete Celebration PowWow’s royalty contest will be held the evening of Thursday, July 13. For more information, call 307-240-0158.
The 30th annual International Climbers Festival will be held in Lander on July 13-16. To view the complete schedule, visit www.climbersfestival.org/schedule.
Register now for a free bilingual (Spanish and English) camping experience at Sinks Canyon State Park in Lander, Wyoming, July 14-16. All participants under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian present for the duration of the program. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/lo-wyoming-sinks-canyon-summer-campout-tickets-630475367797 to register. | Matricúlese ahora para una experiencia de campamento bilingüe (español e inglés) gratuita en el parque estatal Sinks Canyon en Lander, Wyoming del 14 al 16 de julio. Todos los participantes menores de 18 años deben tener un padre o tutor presente durante la duración del programa. Visite www.eventbrite.com/e/lo-wyoming-sinks-canyon-summer-campout-tickets-630475367797 para matricularse.
The 43rd annual Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally will be held on July 14-16, with balloons launching from the CWC soccer fields at 6 a.m. on each day (weather permitting). There will be a pilot/sponsor social starting at 5 p.m. on July 14. During the Saturday night balloon glow, there will be live music and food vendors. For more information, contact the Riverton Wyoming Rendezvous Facebook page.
Join South Pass City’s Early Mining Trek, featuring arrastra and stamp mill demonstrations, on July 15 and 29. The trek is limited to 25 people and reservations are highly recommended; visit www.southpasscity.org/fhtour to reserve your spot.
Leadership Fremont County Class of 2024 is now accepting applications, due on or before July 15. For more information and to apply, visit www.leadershipfremontcounty.com/Apply-Today/apply-today.html.
July 15 will be Museum Day at the Dubois Museum.
The Lander landfill will have a Household Hazardous Waste Free Drop-Off event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 15. Residents will be able to drop off hazardous waste such as oil-based paints, lithium batteries, and prescription medications for free. For additional information, call 307-332-7040 and check trashmatters.org.
Registration for fall 2023 Lander Strikers soccer is now open. There are a limited number of full and partial scholarships available; please email landerstrikerssoccer@gmail.com for more information. Visit system.gotsport.com/programs/521043I68?reg_role=player to register as a player; those interested in coaching should visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc5qu4kueDc-Ncp8cS5ZjcNPOcV5P6snZ349X207XHlAKX4Q/viewform. All registration must be completed by midnight on July 16.
Join the Riverton Museum at 11 a.m. on July 15 for the The Mysterious Train Robbery, a mystery-solving activity following the clues to Butch Cassidy’s treasure which will conclude with a high-noon water balloon catch. This event is free and open to children of all ages.
The Rendezvous Balloon Committee is currently seeking sponsors for the balloons coming to Riverton. You can pick up these sponsorship information sheets and applications at Riverton City Hall or the new Riverton Chamber office in The Wind River Heritage Center on South Federal.
Circles USA Fremont County is looking to start a Teen Parent or Expecting cohort. The intent is to offer Circles training to teen parents. At the end of their training, they would be brought into the Circles class to develop relationships with older individuals for ongoing support and friendships. For more information, contact Terri Hays at 307-856-9407 extension 5025 or thays@fremont25.org, or visit fremont25.org/page/circles-usa.
The Riverton Garden Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Message on Facebook for details or call 851-2966.
Eastern Shoshone Recovery offers Smart Recovery at the Riverton office, 620 Monroe, on Mondays from 4:30-6 p.m. It is an approach to recovery using cognitive behavioral therapeutic interventions. Those interested may call John Oberly at 307-335-1169, extension 365, or email joberlyjr@easternshoshone.org.
National Family Caregiver and Wyoming home services meet & greet is on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the Riverton Senior Center located on Broadway. For more information, call 307-856-6880.
The Literary Rug is held at the Lander Art Center every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday on a regular basis, Riverton Fremont County Acoustic Music Jam is held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Convention Center.
LANDER CITY COUNCIL meets on the second and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. Regular meetings are on the second Tuesday and work meetings are on the fourth Tuesday. For more information, call 307-332-2870 or visit landerwyoming.org.
Good Grief Café Bereavement Group meets at the Riverton Library, 1330 W Park Avenue, on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
Wyoming Star Quilt Guild meets the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Riverton Branch Library. For more information call Sharon Ayars at 307-856-4692.
HEALING HEARTS COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS meets on the first Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at the REACH building, 622 North Eighth Street W, Riverton. This is a grief support group for those who have lost children, siblings and grandchildren. For more information call 307-871-1022 or 307-851-6307.