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Lander

Chamber of Commerce

Think Lander First

SHOP LOCAL

2017

December

newsletter

introduction

From the Executive Director

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inter is a coming! And so is the holiday shopping season. This year, we are continuing with the holiday “Think Lander First/Shop Local” button campaign and it has already had a huge impact. Stop by the Chamber or participating merchants to get your free button that makes you eligible from deals at over 45 local merchants.

Enclosed in this newsletter is a list of all participating merchants.

Next, to celebrate the Christmas spirit, we invite you to Light Up Lander on December 2—and tell the kiddos Santa is scheduled for a grand arrival! Also, the ever popular Winter Storefront Competition is planned: this year’s theme is “Snowfall!” Local retail shops will compete for $200 in Lander Bucks and the fame of the most sparkled storefront around!

Make sure to get out and see the decorations before the season has come and gone. Voting for the best storefront is through December 19.

Finally, we invite you to submit nominations for our 2017 community awards ceremony, which will be held March 9. As tradition holds, the categories are: Anchor Award: Survived the challenge of time Beautification: Outstanding storefront appearance Rookie of the Year: Innovation, enthusiasm, and creativity Spirit of Lander: Ignites enthusiasm with their participation Chamber Ambassador of The Year: Exceptional member of

the Lander Chamber Ambassadors Employee of the Year: Extraordinary performance Volunteer of the Year: Outstanding support of the

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mika Baker, President Central Bank and Trust

Steve Liebzeit, Vice-President First Interstate Bank

Susan Weideman, Treasurer Lander Vision Center

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michelle Mazur Elevate Rehab

Joanne Slingerland Central Wyoming College

Ann Espinosa Home Source Realty Inc. Inter Mountain Builders

Dave Fehringer WH Smith & Associates, Inc.

Suzanne Norris Edward Jones, Lonnie Bull

Jonathan Tonkowich Wyoming Catholic College

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director

Carol King Associate Director

Dot Newton Events Coordinator

Chamber’s mission Lifetime Contribution: Long-standing community

commitment

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

Think Lander First

Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce

SHOP LOCAL

Member Benefits Promotion (what you get) • Business Directory Relocation & Travel Guide • Hot deal, promotion announcements, event listing, and job opening advertising • Brochures and business cards on display • Vacation, relocation and convention packets • Business Referrals, with reporting

Service (what you can use)

I was very pleased with the Lander Chamber’s Maximize Your Membership luncheon.

The staff covered numerous benefits of being a Chamber member, as well as how to drive more consumers to our businesses.

Brian Rohrbacher President | CEO, Atlantic City Federal Credit Union

mEMBER benefits

Maximize Your Membership

• Bulk mail permit for savings of up to 30% • Mailing List and Monthly newsletter • Workforce Development Training Fund grant consultation services • Notary Public Service • Participation in Flower Barrel Program • Lander Bucks Local Currency program

Sign up for December Luncheon Learn how take full advantage of your member benefits (how to post deals, events, job posting, and track your results).

Community (what we do) • Visitor Information Center to all • Community Events Calendar • Toll-free business and information hotline

Where: Lander Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, December 19th, from 12-1pm What: to bring: An open mind!

• Promote the Lander Area as the destination • Beautification (Christmas Lights on Main St.)

RSVP by calling 332-3892

• Shop Local Program

Events (how to get involved) • Free ticket to Community Awards Luncheon • Winter Storefront Competition • Small Business Saturday • Business After Hours, and ability to host • Annual Legislative Forum

Thank you to our Lunch Sponsor for our Sept Maximize your membership Luncheon

Local Economy

Benefits of Shopping Local

U.S. Senator Mike Enzi

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ur ties to home grow stronger each year during the holiday season. Family and friends return home and people come together to celebrate the joy this time of year brings. While we gather with loved ones and remember all the things to be thankful for, we should also remember to thank our local businesses that help shape our communities. Over the last several years, more and more consumers are realizing and appreciating the effects of supporting small businesses during the holidays.

Tucked between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is

benefits the local economy.

Independent stores return more than three times as much money per dollar to the local economy than their chain competitors.

This revenue helps drive employment opportunities and can provide funding for needed projects – anything from road maintenance to technology updates in schools.

Last year, an estimated 112 million consumers one of the most important reported shopping at shopping days of the year: local retailers on Small Small Business Saturday.

Business Saturday. This For the eighth year in a is a 13 percent increase row, the Senate passed from 2015. At a time when a resolution designating consumers are increasingly the Saturday after choosing to shop online, it Thanksgiving as Small is great to see that many Business Saturday. This still prioritize supporting designation is intended to small businesses on this draw attention to the local day. Hopefully this year businesses that create jobs, even more Americans drive our economy and will turn out to support sustain our communities. their communities and I am a proud cosponsor experience all their local of this resolution and manufacturers and riskencourage you to show taking entrepreneurs have your appreciation for the to offer. small businesses in your Small, locally-owned community by shopping businesses are an integral locally on November 25. part of our communities, so Local spending and let’s get out there and show business growth directly our appreciation.

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

THINK LANDER FIRST

SHOP LOCAL

Support Lander businesses by keeping your dollars local this holiday season! Wear your “Think Lander First, Shop Local” button into any of the following retailers and receive these great deals. Promotion begins Small Business Saturday, November 25, and lasts through December 10.

A&P Pawn 25% off all items (excluding guns) ALCHEMY: Enter to win a $75 Alchemy gift certificate Anytime Fitness No enrollment fee for new members Bhava Shala Bring a friend for $5

tHE Good Place 15% off everything in the store Hearth & Home 20% all in-stock lamps Hello...the House 10% off holiday ornaments Thanksgiving weekend Lander Art Center $25 art class gift card for $20

Bike Mill Free spin of the prize wheel

Lander Bake Shop Coffee, tea or Italian Soda: buy one, get one half off

Bloedorn Lumber 12% off “Aisle of the Day’ items

Lander Fly Shop: 25% off any one item in store

Book Nook Free CD or book

Lander Journal three months free for new subscribers

Breadboard Free medium drink with purchase of 6” (or longer) sandwich Central Bank and Trust Pick up your button here Chisholm’s Jewelry New deal every day at Your Hometown Jeweler Crux Coffee Powerballs and Pastries, Empowering the Local Community!

English Muffin Bakery and Espresso 50 cents off Bubble teas and Boba drinks Fremont County Pioneer Museum: 15% discount on any book in the store

Lander Vision Center Buy 1, get 1, spin to win (details in store) Main Street Dental $10 off Sonicare toothbrushes & airflossers Middle Fork 10% off your meal to fuel your holiday shopping. Not valid on $5 Lunch Specials Mr. D’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals of the Day (see store & Facebook for details)

Tony’s Pizza 10% off all orders. Come have some pizza!

Shirts n More 75% off selected items Snow Deep Designs Progressive sale: Come early for best selection. Shop last minute for the best deals Special Arrangements $5.00 off any purchase of $25 or more SweetWater Wellness Purchase a gift certificate, enter to win a free 90 minute float

Valley Lumber Weekly specials & 12 aisles of Christmas sale Video Warehouse/Dollar Store 10% off purses & tanning products & packages; rent one new release, rent one old release free Western Printing 10% off holiday greeting cards & letters

NOLS Equipment Store & Gourmet Gulch 10% off all gear, food & goodies

Whiskey Mountain Engraving 10% off merchandise and orders

One Stop Carwash $3 off platinum wash

Wild Iris mountain Sports For every $100 spent at Wild Iris Mountain Sports, receive 10% off any purchase over $50 at Gannett Peak Sports

Fremont Frameworks 10% off custom picture framing

One Stop Liquor Store 10% off any wine not on sale

Gambles 10% off living, dining, bedroom furniture

Palace Pharmacy 20% off all gift items (excluding prescriptions, over the counter medications and flowers)

Gannett Peak Sports For every $100 spent at Gannett Peak Sports, receive 10% off any purchase over $50 at Wild Iris Mountain Sports

Popo Agie Conservation District 20% off your choice of lawn bag (limit one per customer)

Pingora Yarns 10% off all items, (excluding Ravelry Patterns)

Local Economy

Wear shop buttons and save!!!

Wind River Power Sports 10% off all accessories Wind River Outdoors 10% off any regularly priced footwear

New members

BUSINESS AFTER New Member Plaques Each month we welcome new Chamber of Commerce member Businesses by presenting them with a plaque Pingora Yarns

are made with natural fibers.

After retiring from teaching biology

Besides yarn, Pingora Yarns sells all

for 20 years at Lander Valley High

kinds of supplies needed to create their fiber art - including patterns. We also offer classes to increase one’s skills, provide a creative atmosphere, and lend lots of support for the needle craftsman. Read more about it online at www. pingorayarns.com.

Pingora Yarns

School,Carrie Johnson thought Lander could really use a yarn store! Fiber

Whiskey Mountain Engraving

artists around Fremont County had to

Whiskey Mountain Engraving is a custom

either travel to the nearest yarn store

laser engraving service for individuals, small

in either Cody, Jackson, or Casper to get

businesses and major corporations. We

their yarn, or order it online. Now fiber

customize products for that special occasion

artists can get their yarns locally!

that you are planning for. Popular items we

Local is a key element behind Pingora

engrave are stainless steel tumblers (brands

Yarns. The majority of the Yarns come from producers in Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, and Colorado, and all of the yarns

Whiskey Mountain Engraving

include Yeti, Hogg, Polar Camel), wood

and operated out of Roni’s home. Future

plaques, acrylic awards, leather, pens,

plans include expanding to a commercial

memorial keepsakes, granite, glass, flasks

space.

and many more items. Give us a call to

Roni bakes and creates all of the cupcakes

help out with your special occasion (307)

from scratch and they are created with taste

206-1313.

and flavor, as opposed to just being sweet.

Cupcakes can be made to order, customized

Mike Strasser

to your event and taste. Some favorites

(307) 349-9741

include Bourbon Peach Cobbler, Chocolate

Whiskey Mountain Engraving

Raspberry and Green Tea Honey. Need a

www.whiskeymountainengraving.com

dessert for the upcoming holiday? How

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about Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bailey’s

whiskeymountainengraving/

icing?

Call Roni today at 850-5623 to plan your

Sweet Surprises Gourmet

next event! Deliveries can be made in the

Cupcakes

Lander/Riverton area.

Sweet Surprises Gourmet Cupcakes

Sweet Surprises Gourmet Cupcakes

New members BT Incorporated Mike Axthelm, Chief Financial Officer, 642 S. Federal Blvd., Riverton (307) 856-7480

has been owned and operated by Roni Roemmich since 2012. Sweet Surprises is a cottage industry, meaning that is owned

Country Cottage Quilt Shoppe Scott & Judy Slinker, 710 E. Washington, Riverton (307) 463-0237

Events

BUSINESS December Calendar of AFTER Events 1 First Friday: Art & Live Music, The Middle Fork, 4-7:30pm 2 Light Up Lander, Mr. D’s between Main St. & Garfield, 3-5 pm, parade 5:30 pm 3 Art in the Afternoon, Lander Community & Convention Center, 10am3pm 8 Central Bank & Trust Open House, 285 Main St., 10am-3pm 7, 8, 9 Lander Valley High School students perform “Bye Bye Birdie”, LVHS auditorium, 9 Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, Carnegie Room of Lander Library, 1-3:15 pm 9 Old Time Christmas Open House, Fremont County Pioneer Museum, 1443 Main St., 6-8 pm 9 Book Sale at the Book Nook, Carnegie Room downstairs and upstairs in Bank of the West building, 10am-4pm 11 Lander Valley High School Band Concert, LVHS Auditorium, 7 pm

12 Lander Valley High School Holiday Choir Concert, LVHS Auditorium, 7 pm 14 Lander Middle School Holiday Choir Concert, LVHS Auditorium, 7 pm 15 Baldwin Creek Middle School Choir performance, Baldwin Creek School, 1:15 pm 16 Last Chance Craft Fair, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton, 9am3pm 18 Lander Middle School Band Concert, LVHS Auditorium, 7 pm 21 Wild Iris Mountain Sports Holiday Open house, all day 21 Business After Hours, Edward Jones, Lonnie Bull, 175 S. 5th St., 5:30-7:30 pm

Repeating Events Mondays 9:00 am County Commission 11:45 am Lander Art Guild 4:00 pm Book Nook @ The Carnegie

Tuesdays 6:00 pm City Council 3rd Tuesday 2:00 pm City/School Joint Powers Board Wednesdays 7:00 am LEADER 8:00 am MLS, Realtors Noon Rotary 6:00 pm Open Studio, Art Center 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm Lander Lion’s @ The Oxbow 3rd Wednesday 10:30am Fre Co Suicide Prevention Coalition

349-4495 Thursdays Noon Kiwanis 1:15pm Stroke Support, LRH 1st Thursday 6:00 pm Lander Library Friends 2nd and 4th Thursday 7:00 pm Elks Lander Lodge #2317 3rd Friday 11:00 am Fre Co Suicide Prevention Saturdays 10:00 am Book Nook on Main & Carnegie Room

December 21, 5:30-7:30pm Edward Jones, Lonnie M Bull,

175 S 5th St, Lander, WY 82520

november Business After Hours @ Sweetwater wellness

Networking

BUSINESS AFTER Business After Hours

Lawn in Order, Julianna Aycock, 463 Jefferson, Lander

Bailey Tire and Auto/Pit Stop, Mike Bailey, 1305 Main St., Lander

Fremont County Pediatric Clinic, Dr. Mary Barnes, 115 Wyoming St., Lander

Lowham-Walsh LLC, Andrew Strike, 205 S. 3rd St., Lander

Black Mountain Embroidery, Connie Hankins, 693 Hwy 132 Suite 2, Ethete

Fremont Therapy Group LLC, Brent Kaufman, 8168 Highway 789, Lander

Main Street Dental, Teresa Ruehl, DDS, 850 Main St., Lander

Brace, Marty, 28 Pinto Lane, Lander

Hewitt, Kenny, 246 Meandering Way, Lander

Maven Outdoor Equipment Co., 485 N. 4th St., Lander

Clark’s Landscaping, Brian Clark, PO Box 1204, Lander

Holiday Lodge, Michael Li & Kiki Zhang, 210 McFarlane Dr., Lander

Porter’s Mountain View Supply Inc., Lennie Kosirog, 750 E. Sunset, Riverton

Comtronix, Bruce Kopperud, 163 N. 2nd St., Lander

Kristy Cardinal Photography, 460 Fremont St., Lander

Spencer Hockett Architecture LLC, Pam Spencer Hockett, 15 N. Dexter Ave., Atlantic City

Devon Energy, Bill Skelton, 45 Beaver Creek Road, Riverton Elevate Rehab, Michelle Mazur, 388 Main St., Suite A, Lander Ethete Store/Paintbrush Grill, Danelle Thunder, 693 Hwy 132, Ethete

Lander Dental Group, 799 So. 2nd St., Lander

Sprout’s Greenhouse, Griff Sprout, 8591 Hwy 789, Lander

Lander Old Timers Rodeo Association, PO Box 632, Lander Lander Rotary Club, PO Box 502, Lander Lander Valley Cattlewomen, PO Box 1431, Lander Lander Valley Family Practice, Margaret Easley, 930 Buena Vista Dr., Lander

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Renewing Members

Farm Bureau Insurance, Jake Huhnke & Cori Slingerland, 1630 Main St., Lander

Renewing Members

Anytime Fitness, Dudley Irvine, 943 Amoretti, Lander

Whiting Law PC, James Whiting, 315 Main St., Suite 1, Lander Wild Iris Mountain Sports, Jennifer Barrett, 166 Main St., Lander Wyoming Community Foundation, Mandy Fabel, 933 Main St., Suite 7, Lander

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Lander

Chamber of Commerce

Think Lander First

SHOP LOCAL

vote for peoples’ choice: best storefront vote anytime you shop and be entered to win $100 in lander bucks

best storefront merchant award Help your favorite storefront win $200 lander bucks. 2nd & 3rd place recognition as well

Vote today peoples’ choice voting thru dec 19. winners announced by dec 22. awards presented the week of christmas!

Storefront competition

info@landerchamber.org | (307) 332-3892

vote to win $100 in lander bucks!

Where

THe Lander Area

When Dec 3 - Dec 19 Theme

snowfall!

to play look for participating merchants,

shop local, and vote to vote

fill out a voting slip for your favorite storefront and place slip in their voting box

judging Criteria

Creative, welcoming meeting the theme & aesthetics

with a batch of selected hand crafted spirits

Wyoming Whiskey Double cask Bourbon finished in Sherry Casks

Four Roses Kentucky Bourbon Specially selected by Wyoming 2017 aged 8 yrs 6 months

High Water Vodka Handcrafted in Wyoming Jackson Hole Still Works Batch No. 12

Little Book Blended Whiskey Created by Freddie Noe 8th generation whiskey maker

One Stop Market 8116 Hwy 789 Lander WY (307) 332-4402

Wind River Outdoor Company 8114 Hwy 789 Lander WY (307)332-7864

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Fremont County, WY December 2017 Events

REPEATING EVENTS: Daily Riverton Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights into art, artifacts, and stories. Wind River Hotel Casino.

851-5394,10269 Highway 789. windriverhotelcasino.com Mon. - Sat. Lander Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary Tour and Native American horse culture and history by appointment only. 438-3838, 8616 Hwy. 287. WindRiverWildHorses.com Weekdays Lander Eagle Bronze Foundry tours. Learn the lost wax casting method. $5. Walk-ins/group tours. 9:30am and 1:30pm. 130 Poppy St. 332-5436, kayla@eaglebronze.com Ongoing Dubois Wildlife viewing tours of the largest bighorn sheep herd in North America. Nov.-March by appointment. 3-5 hours. Up to six people. Binoculars/scopes provided.

Dress for high altitude. 455-3429, Natl.

Bighorn Sheep Center, bighorn.org Lander Trivia Thursday at the Coalter Loft. Hilarious fun and prizes. 7-9pm.

307-332-8228, 126 Main St. Lander Lander Bake Shop Saturday Acoustic Jams. Play, sing, or listen. 12-

2pm. 332-3237, 349-0204. 259 Main St.

Dec. 1 - Dec. 15 Lander Lander Art Center Native American Art Show.

Free. Gallery hours: Tues. - Thurs.

10-6pm, Fri. and Sat. 10-4pm.

224 Main St. 307-332-5772, frontdesk@landerartcenter.com, landerartcenter.com

Dec. 2 Dubois Annual Corner Lighting-Up Ceremony. Colorful lights, cocoa and cookies. 5:30pm.

Ramshorn & S. 1st Street. 455-2556

SINGLE EVENTS:

Dec. 2 Dubois Dubois Museum: Spirit of Christmas Concert. Live music, dancing, and treats. Santa will stop by! 7-9pm. Headwaters.

20 Stalnaker St. 455-2284, duboismuseum@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com/dubois

Dec. 1 Dubois High Country Christmas Extravaganza. Christmas tree and gingerbread house decorating contests, caroling, chili and Santa! Headwaters Center, 4-7pm, 20 Stalnaker St. 455-2687

Dec. 2 Dubois Bighorn Sheep Center: Breakfast with Bighorns. A driving tour of bighorn sheep habitat and light breakfast. 8-10am.

Registrations: 455-3429. 10 Bighorn Lane. info@bighorn.org, bighorn.org

Dec. 2 Riverton Horse drawn wagon ride with Santa. Tickets: $5 & $3. Chili Cook-off and hot cocoa for $5. 11am2pm. CWC Equine Center. North 8th West & Gasser Rd. 855-2302, jcole@cwc.edu

Dec. 2 Lander Craft Fair & Vendor Expo. Kid games and food available.

9am-3pm, 349-8343, 260 Grandview

Dec. 2 Lander Light-Up Lander!

Cookies & cocoa and visit from Santa 3-5 pm. Fantastic Lighted Parade.

Mr. Ds Food Center, 7th and Main St. Dress warm. Free. 332-2964, lightuplander@gmail.com

Dr., amysbeautifulcreations@gmail.com

Dec. 3 Dubois Dubois Museum’s Jammin’ at the Museum. Come play, sing or listen. Free. 2pm. 455-2284, 909 West Ramshorn, duboismuseum@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com Dec 3 Riverton Holiday craft fair at the Wind River Hotel Casino. 9am-

For a complete list of events in Wyoming’s Wind River Country go to windriver.org ALL LISTINGS USE AREA CODE 307. Please confirm all details in advance. pg. 1 11-16-17

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December Events!

Continued

3pm. 857-2131, 10269 Hwy 789.

1613, craftfairs@wyoming.com

Dec. 3 Lander Art in the Afternoon holiday fine art. Enjoy music, food, a raffle, and fabulous artwork! 10am3pm. $2 entry fee. Lander Community and Conference Center, 950 Buena Vista. 332-5772, landerartcenter.com

Dec. 9 Dubois Bighorn Sheep Center Holiday Open House! Gift shop deals, cookies and cider. Free entry. 10am-4pm. 455-3429.

10 Bighorn Lane. info@bighorn.org, bighorn.org

Dec. 4 Lander Concert: Johnny B. Lander Community Concert Assoc.

7-9pm, LV High School Auditorium, 350 Baldwin Creek. $20. 332-6824 Dec. 9 Riverton Riverton Museum: Kids Make Historical Christmas Tree Decorations. 1-3pm. Free. Register: 856-2665, 700 East Park, rivertonwymuseum@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com Dec. 9 Dubois Dubois Museum Christmas Open House. 10am-4pm.

Free admission. 455-2284, 909 W. Ramshorn, duboismuseum@gmail. com, fremontcountymuseums.com Dec. 9 Lander Metropolitan Opera Streamed Live in HD: Hansel and Gretel. 1-3:15pm. Carnegie Room Lander Library. $10 adults, $5 students; lunch $7 or $9. 332-2650, 332-6203. 451 N. 2nd St. Dec. 9 Riverton CWC United Tribes Club Powwow. Native American drummers, dancers, & craft vendors.

12-6pm. Rustler Gym. 2660 Peck Ave., 855-2000, iposey@cwc.edu, lridgway@cwc.edu, cwc.edu/powwow Dec. 9 Riverton Craft & Vendor Fair.

Free. Food and raffles. 10am-3pm.

Holiday Inn, 900 E Sunset. 857-

Dec. 9 Lander Pioneer Museum Old-time Christmas Open House.

Christmas music, crafts, treats, and old-time exhibits. Free. 6-8pm.

332-3339, 1443 Main St., a.teamfcpm@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com Dec. 9 Lander Unplugged acoustic free concert. Lander Bake Shop, 6-8pm. 259 Main St., unplugged.wy@gmail.com Dec. 10 Riverton Festival of Carols, 2pm, Peck Arts Center Theater, 2660 Peck Ave., 855-2215, sdalton@cwc.edu Dec. 16 Lander Library Holiday Open House! Refreshments.10am-4pm.

332-5194, acunningham@fclsonline.org, 451 N. 2nd

Dec. 16 Lander Santa's Workshop at Lander Children's Museum! Santa will be there. Activities, hot cocoa, and cookies. $3. 10am-2pm.

332-1341, 465 Lincoln. landerchildrensmuseum.org Dec. 16 Dubois Photography Day with the Bighorns with Sandra Lee. All skill levels. Register: 760-7492174, investinnature.org

carols. 4pm. Holy Rosary Church, 163 Leedy Drive. dickandjulielefevre@q.com Dec. 29 – 31 Lander 2nd Annual Handgame Tournament at the Shoshone Rose Casino and Hotel.

Friday Single Elimination: 7pm, Saturday Double Elimination: 2pm, and Sunday Single Elimination: 1pm. Free to watch. 5690 Hwy. 287, 349-7805, 206-7000, shoshonerose.com

Dec. 30 Riverton Riverton Museum speakers series: University of WY geology talk: Cowboys to Curators, by Laura Vietti. 3-4pm. Elks Club, 207 East Main St. 856-2665 Dec. 31 Lander New Year’s Eve Party with midnight fireworks.10pm-1:30am.

206-7000. Shoshone Rose Casino 5690 Hwy. 287. shoshonerose.com Dec. 31 Riverton New Year’s Eve Party with party favors, confetti canons, and balloon drop. 9pm–1pm. Wind River Hotel Casino 10269 Hwy. 789.

856-3964, windriverhotelcasino.com Dec. 31 Riverton New Year's Night Out at County Fairgrounds. DJ, champagne at midnight, hors d'oeuvres, photo booth, and party favors. 8pm-1:30am. Adults only. $20.

Reservations: 856-6611, 1010 Fairgrounds Dr. Fremontcountyfair.org

This exciting events calendar is provided by the: WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL Use our hashtag:

#windrivercountry

Dec. 17 Lander Christmas Chorale Concert. Traditional songs and

For a complete list of events in Wyoming’s Wind River Country go to windriver.org ALL LISTINGS USE AREA CODE 307. Please confirm all details in advance. pg. 2 11-16-17

“Neighbors Helping Neighbors—More Food, Less Hunger” Did you know? 1 in 7 households in Fremont County, primarily with children, worry about their next meal?

It could be said for many of us, hunger lives next door.

Since 1986 when the US Steel iron ore mine closed, concerned neighbors have come together through the Lander Care and Share Food Bank to relieve Fremont County hunger.

In October the food bank distributed meals to 1742 of our hungriest neighbors. 512 more than the year before, due to the lingering Wyoming economic downturn.

You can help.

Your gift of $25 will distribute approximately 71 holiday meals. $50 will ensure 142 meals will be distributed to our hungriest neighbors. $5 reoccurring gift made through our website (https://landerfoodbank.org) will distribute 14 meals each month to a struggling family.

So please—in the Fremont County tradition of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors—More Food, Less Hunger” please give this holiday season to the Lander Care and Share Food Bank.

2017 HOLIDAY APPEAL Your gift can make a difference in a hungry neighbor’s life. Please be as generous as you can.

Thank You.

( ) $25

( ) $35

( ) $50

Other $_____

Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________ E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________ Please enclose this form with your tax-deductible gift. Make checks payable to Lander Care and Share Food Bank.

To make a secure online donation or a monthly recurring gift, please visit www.landerfoodbank.org

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Weekly Week #1

November 25th - December 1st

True Value Paint Sale Come in for $10 OFF One Gallon $50 OFF Five Gallon Choose your base & tint, we'll mix it up right away __________________ Week #2 December 2nd - December 8th

Vanity/Bathroom Accessory Sale Come in and let us help you put together a new bathroom set. We will go through options with you, quote it and get you out the door saving cold hard cash!

Christmas Each week, Valley Lumber and Supply will have a special of the week.

Stop in each week to explore more about the deals of the week described in this brochure.

Help us give back this holiday season to local non-profits by donating to our in store giving jars!

All money goes directly to the non-profits jar you pick.

290 North Second St. Lander, WY 82520 307.332.4646 valleylumbersupplies@gmail.com

Sales Week #3

December 9th - December 15th

Power Tool Sale Looking to put something with a little power under the tree?

Come in this week to get your guy or gal something they can back up their skills with!

Discounts of 10% to 15% off select power tools. __________________

Week #4

December 16th - December 23rd

Stocking Stuffers

So its the week before Christmas and your not quite done getting everyone checked off! Let us help out by getting those last minute gifts with a cheery discount.

We at Valley Lumber and Supply would like to wish you and yours the very best this holiday season. May your holidays be filled with cheer, togetherness and joy.

Thank you for being valued and loyal customers all year round.

Stop in this holiday season for all of those DIY, Lumber, Paint and Remodeling Projects as well as last minute gift ideas.

12 Aisles of Christmas Sale Pick up your SHOP LOCAL BUTTON from the Lander Chamber of Commerce or any participating retailer, then come into the store and receive huge discounts on the aisle of the day. Each day from November 25th to December 23rd, 1 of our 12 aisles will be presented with a big bow. Stop in each day to see the aisle/item of the day as the deal will change and will only be advertised at the store.

Join the fun, SHOP LOCAL & SAVE BIG!!!

BLACK FRIDAY

November 24th DOOR BUSTERS 7am - 9am Come in and SAVE HUGE!!

50% off section 25% off on BIG items 10% on select items throughout the store and in the yard.

Select buy one get one!

Make your reservations Fridays December 8, 15, 22 Saturdays December 9, 16, 23 5PM - 9PM Menu Starters Fried Oyster with Smoked Tomato Remoulade (2) Sambal Oelek Pork Belly with Polenta and Pickled Radishes

Burrata, Prosciutto & Fig with Arugula and Balsamic Reduction Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing, Bleu Cheese & Pecans

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Entrees Herb Crusted Prime Rib 14/10oz

32/25 topped with horseradish cream and served with roasted root vegetables and your choice baked potato, french fries or truffle mashed potatoes Pan Roasted Salmon with Tarragon Hollandaise

28 served with haricots verts and your choice baked potato, french fries or truffle mashed potatoes Cazini with Short Rib RagĂš

26 house made half moon pasta stuffed with spiced ricotta topped with braised beef ragĂš Beef Tenderloin with Bordelaise

30 8oz center cut tenderloin topped with a sauce of red wine and beef marrow served with haricots verts and your choice baked potato, french fries or truffle mashed potatoes Chicken Piccata

25 pan fried chicken with a white wine butter sauce, capers and blistered cherry tomatoes served with house made spinach pappardelle Also Featuring Desserts, Cocktails and Beer & Wine

the Middle Fork - Holiday Dinners

Join us for a special holiday dinner menu this December!

Sincerest Wishes for Peace during this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year!

From Locals Bringing Quality Healthcare Home

Grief During the Holidays: Some Tips The winter holidays are generally perceived as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays may instead be a time filled with pain and sadness.

Even those for whom grief is not as fresh, the holidays may serve as an annual reminder of the loss— not only of that person but of tradition and celebration.

Bereavement professionals working in hospice and palliative care understand how difficult this season can be. They support families coping with loss all year long. Bereavement counselors stress the importance of making decisions that feel right to the grieving person and giving oneself permission to make new or different choices at the holidays.

Experts in Grief offer some tips: Be Willing to Change Traditions.

Holidays often center on certain traditions and rituals. For some, continuing these traditions without a loved one may be an important way to continue sharing their memory. For others, it may be more comforting to develop new rituals to help lessen the pain and immediacy of the loss.

Help Reduce Stress.

While the holidays can be filled with meaning, they can also be filled with pressure and stress because of additional tasks such as shopping, baking and decorating. Grieving people should be encouraged to prioritize what needs to be done and focus on those projects that may bring them pleasure. Perhaps the gift list can be pared down, cards need not be sent out, or another family member can cook the family dinner this year.

Remember those Who Have Died.

The holidays can bring opportunities to remember the person who has died in a way that is personally meaningful. Some families choose to participate in holiday events at a local hospice.

Others may choose to share special family stories over a meal. Some may find that making a donation to a special charity or volunteering time to help others in need may be a comforting way to honor their loved one.

Hospice care professionals know of the importance of providing emotional and spiritual support to those who are grieving but most importantly, they remind us that a person grieving should do what’s most comfortable for him or her during this time of year.

To learn more about grief and loss or about hospice, contact Frontier Home Health and Hospice at Lander, 307-332-2922 or Riverton, 307-856-4127.

More information on grief and the ways hospice can help patients and families is available at www.MomentsOfLife.org.

Information provided by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), www. nhpco.org

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