Good morning, Sheridan.

Wyoming State Historic Sites Superintendent Sharie Shada invites locals to help decorate the large Kendrick Mansion for the holidays.

Volunteers will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at 400 Clarendon Ave — joining a long-standing decorating tradition.

Mo Laya, the Sheridan Regional Coordinator, said the local Toys for Tots campaign gained major support from the Ramaco Foundation and clearance toy programs — helping extend service to Indigenous communities while collection bins across Sheridan accept new, unwrapped toys.

Black Tooth Brewing will mark its 15th anniversary with a holiday event at 7 p.m. on November 28 — featuring food trucks and live music by Dakota Knezovich and Tris Munsick and The Innocents.

Sheridan museum director Tom Hebert led a fossil dig with his father—he said the event showed the activity could help veterans facing PTSD, alcoholism, or addiction.

Miss Wyoming leads a veteran recognition initiative—Highland Park Elementary students will send thank you letters to veterans at the Sheridan Veterans Affairs Health Care System to honor their service.

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Compass Counseling and Consulting LLC at an ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on November 7.

Keri Braunberger started the new therapy practice at 150 Gillette Street in Ranchester to provide accessible mental health care in rural communities.

The Civic House Theater Guild announced that its Christmas at the Carriage House event will take place from Dec.

11 to 14 with an evening of songs and stories celebrating the holiday season as part of its 70th season. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Dec. 11, 12, and 13 with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Dec. 14 — attendees will enjoy a reading of a short story and refreshments served during intermission.

The Thickman Faculty Lecture Series will present 'More Than Scrubs: The Art and Science of Nursing' on November 13 at 6:00 p.m. in room 153 of the Whitney Academic Center; Sheridan College Director of Nursing Tobie Alsup (with 41 years of experience) will discuss career opportunities and community partnerships in local and global care.

Local hunters and outdoor advocates say the Greater Little Mountain area near Rock Springs must remain untouched to protect its wildlife and heritage.

As the BLM revises its land management plan, community members push to keep 115,000 crucial acres of the 522,000-acre region protected + balance development with conservation.

The Sheridan Community Land Trust received $25,000 from GPET funds starting July 1 to maintain the Green Room Trail and Soldier Ridge Trail system.

Executive director Brad Bauer said more details will follow — his office will explain other uses for the funds soon.

County Planner Mark Reid reported that the Sheridan County Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for an equine veterinary practice in the PK Minor Subdivision — the decision followed a public hearing with agreeable conditions for the applicants.

Sheridan Fire-Rescue warned residents with natural gas furnaces to check their heating systems as winter nears — the risk of carbon monoxide buildup increases.

They advise installing detectors and scheduling regular maintenance to keep homes safe.

Sheridan veteran Robert Erckenbrack retired from the Navy and now uses local programs—martial arts and horse therapy—to find peace and adjust to civilian life.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits in Wyoming using 247Sports data—highlighting Sheridan native Beck Haswell who attended a local high school and received college offers from Wyoming.

The rankings show that these talented young players will shape college football in the coming years.

Land-Based Safety Awareness Discovery Session

6-8 p.m. — SCLT Community Rooms, 14 Lane Ln — Free entry — Equip your family with essential outdoor safety skills for your next adventure.

Inaugural Gala for the Natural History Museum of Wyoming

5-10 p.m. — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — Ticket info unavailable — Celebrate the grand opening of Sheridan's new natural history museum with surprises, dining, and a keynote speaker.

Holiday Swing Concert

7-9 p.m. — Whitney Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience a festive musical evening with the annual Holiday Swing concert directed by Dr. Eric Richards.

High Mountain Holiday Bazaar

8 AM – 2 PM — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Convention Center — Free entry — Enjoy free lunch, drinks, and festive activities with over 25 vendors and photos with Santa.