Good morning, Sheridan.

The Chamber of Commerce held an Ambassadors' ribbon cutting on Sept.

18 to open the new Whitney Commons East Park Playground at Whitney Commons Park (320 W. Alger St.). The 9,700 square foot playground has separate areas for young children and older kids with picnic benches and workout equipment.

The WYO Film Festival will expand with interactive features when it takes place Oct.

2–5 in Sheridan. Festival Creative Director Breton Shepard said strong community support and sponsorships helped add a live voting tool from Votemo that lets audiences rank films fairly during the event.

Sheridan’s historic WYO Theater installed a new high-tech Auri system that cancels background noise and works with hearing aids and earbuds, letting everyone enjoy a clearer performance.

The theater will host an open house on Sept 25 to let guests test the system and receive giveaways — a move that may set a new trend for local theaters.

Yvonne Swanson gave an update to the City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger on the center’s support for victims—detailing services such as emergency shelter, a 24/7 hotline, legal aid, and counseling.

On September 20th, Yvonne Swanson, executive director of the Advocacy and Resource Center, provided an update on the center's services to the City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger—she shared statistics on emergency shelter, a 24/7 hotline, legal advocacy, counseling, and housing support for victims of violent crimes.

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Creative Fiber Guild

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Sheridan College — Free admission — Celebrate half a century of creativity with stunning displays of fiber arts including quilts, clothing, and more.

Family Caregivers Support Group

9:30-11 a.m. — The Hub On Smith — Free admission — Connect with others who understand the challenges of caregiving for loved ones in a supportive environment.

Family Caregivers Support Group

9:30-11:00 a.m. — The Hub On Smith — Free entry — A supportive gathering for those caring for loved ones in Sheridan.

Family Caregivers Support Group

9:30-11:00 a.m. — The Hub On Smith — Free entry — Connect with fellow caregivers and share support in a welcoming space.