Good morning, Sheridan.

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Mystic Tree Farm with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on May 21; owners Matt McMeans and JR Rose started the new business at 116 Decker Road, offering tree and shrub planting, tree sales, fertilizer, mulch delivery, and free consultation—providing services for both residential and commercial clients. The event marked a new member addition to the Chamber, reflecting expanding local business opportunities.

The Sheridan County Library System will launch its Summer Reading Program on June 16 with a messy art event at the Fulmer Library mezzanine—organizers expect to enroll about 400 children aged 11 and younger for a challenge of 20 minutes of reading five days a week.

Last summer, the program set a record with over 550 participants—a mark that raises hopes for even greater success this season.

Sheridan County School District #2 was honored on May 28 with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation—its sixth honor and fourth in a row for its dedicated music program.

The award highlights 26 years of effort to give all students quality music access.

Sheridan Community Land Trust and local ranching and conservation partners rebranded the Powder River Fence Initiative to help landowners maintain fencing while improving safe passage for wildlife—15 miles of fence have already been modified and a volunteer fence pull is scheduled for May 31 from 8 a.m. to noon. This project will support ranchers and enhance wildlife movement in the region.

Wyoming mountain climbers are divided over a British team's use of xenon gas to speed up Everest ascents—purists say it is cheating while others argue it may boost safety on high-altitude climbs.

The Met Live In HD: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

11 AM – 2 PM — WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — Tickets starting at $70 — Experience a live HD performance of the classic opera.

Melissa Carper Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Kalif Shrine Auditorium — Suggested donations of $15/person — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Melissa Carper and Bonnie Montgomery.