Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
Good morning, Sheridan.
A film featured at the WYO Film Festival in Sheridan won an Oscar on March 15 and earned the Audience Choice Award during its festival run and is now recognized by Hollywood — a boost to the festival's growing profile.
The festival returns Oct. 1-4 with film submissions open online.
Sheridan Figure Skating Club members and Learn to Skate participants will perform at the 17th annual Ice Show on March 28 at Sheridan Ice.
The event will let local fans enjoy a display of talent + community spirit.
Sheridan Community Land Trust today named lifelong resident Kaitlin Shaw as its History and Outreach Assistant to share local heritage and connect the community; she plans to research historic sites (including the Stone House) and develop an Iron Riders geocaching project to preserve local stories.
Clearmont residents gathered on March 18 for Coffee at Town Hall with Brandi Harlow to review local economic trends, discuss plans to reopen the convenience store as a community cooperative, and explore new housing opportunities.
The town hall closed after the event and will reopen Tuesday, March 24 at 8 a.m.
University of Wyoming will hold its fourth annual high-altitude bull test field day and sale at Laramie Research and Extension Center on Saturday, March 28.
The free event (open to all) will include a preview on Friday from 12 to 5 p.m. and a sale starting at 1 p.m.
The Legislature approved over $15.19 million for Sheridan College Science Center renovations and the college will contribute another $12.3 million after faculty helped shape the plan; bids for contractors will be invited soon, according to College President Dr. Walter Tribley.
Johnson County has opened scholarship applications for graduating seniors from Buffalo, Kaycee, and New West High School planning to attend the University of Wyoming or a college.
Forms are available on the county website, with applications due April 30 at 5:00 p.m. and June 26 at 5:00 p.m.
The Sheridan Legion baseball team held an all-player workout today — local photographer Clint Wood captured the action.
The practice shows the team's effort to prepare for the upcoming season.
Jukebox Saturday Night
2-5 p.m. — Kalif Shrine Center Business Office — No cost information available — Celebrate America's Swing Era with iconic Big Band music from the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
Dale Watson Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — 42 N Main St, Sheridan, WY — Ticket information not provided — Experience heartfelt country music with Dale Watson's deep baritone voice and sharp wit.
Tristan und Isolde
10 AM - 1 PM — WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — Ticket info not specified — Experience Wagner’s iconic opera featuring the stunning Lise Davidsen as Isolde.
Cat's Glasses Concert
7-10 p.m. — 42 N Main St, Sheridan, WY — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience an electrifying mix of Americana, folk, and soul music with rich harmonies and infectious rhythms.
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