Good morning, Sheridan.

SAGE Community Arts Executive Director Jill Benson explained SCRIPTED, the 16th national juried exhibition that challenges artists to blend hand-lettering with visual art.

The exhibit is on view at SAGE Community Arts until Oct. 10 — offering Sheridan residents a chance to see creative lettering at work.

Sheridan College is featuring People, Places and Things, a multimedia exhibition by Madison-based artist Hannah O’Hare Bennett that uses bead weaving, yarn, handmade paper and found materials to explore language and culture.

The exhibit opened with a free artist talk on Sept. 14 at the Whitney Center for the Arts and runs through the rest of September.

Full Moon Fort returns to Fort Phil Kearny on Sept.

25 and 26 to offer nighttime tours and spooky storytelling. Visitors must buy advanced tickets online ($10; children 12 and under free with an adult) and arrive 15 minutes early for sessions at 7:20, 8:15, and 9 p.m.

The Wyoming Department of Education has opened applications for the Wyoming Patriot Schools Program to honor schools that foster community, country + character.

Awardees will be recognized on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11.

The SCSD#2 Board met Monday night to review school updates including Homecoming Week events and a meeting with the executive student council; community members raised ideas for a land swap and noted volleyball discipline concerns.

The board approved appointments and vehicle replacements (old bus disposal, new multipurpose vehicles).

Central Wyoming College officials in Riverton oppose Laramie County Community College’s plan to rebrand as Wyoming State College, saying the change could cause confusion and imply an unfair statewide status (concerns include potential impacts on sister colleges and the University of Wyoming). LCCC will debate the proposal at its board meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Sheridan Utilities Director Dan Roberts said the water system can handle normal growth for more than three decades — however, prolonged drought could threaten water resources if conditions continue.

The Sheridan County commission recognized several county employees for their years of service yesterday, with Commission Chair Christi Haswell presenting Certificates of Appreciation and Chamber Bucks to those honored.

Sheridan City Council held a meeting on Sept.

15 where Sam Watson read a proclamation naming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Jason’s Friends Foundation from Casper, which has helped families for 30 years & provided over $9.4 million, highlighted its long-standing effort against childhood cancer.