Good morning, Sheridan.

Needs Inc. is helping local families face rising expenses as the holiday season approaches — it will provide aid and support to ease financial pressures before Thanksgiving.

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce has kept over $1,000,000 in Chamber Bucks circulating locally in the past five years to help small shops compete with big stores — the program began in 1993 with $2,700 and grew to a record over $239,000 issued in 2021.

Chamber Bucks are check-like money used at local businesses and will be given as gifts during the Get Caught Shopping promotion — which starts Nov. 28 and runs for three weeks.

Jentel invites the community to meet its new resident artists at a free event held at the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library Inner Circle on Nov.

25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—guests are encouraged to bring their lunch and cookies will be provided.

At Sheridan College, five students have assumed leadership roles in the Student Government Association (SGA) to represent the student body amid a growing desire for campus involvement.

They were chosen to help ensure student voices are heard on campus.

Scott Stults resigned as superintendent at SCSD#2 after five years — he accepted a state-wide position to broaden his impact on students and educators.

He said his decision was difficult — driven by his ongoing commitment to quality education in Wyoming.

The Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority board has established a working group to create a full-time administrator position as it nears self-sustainability—this move will shape the authority’s future local economic plans.

On October 18, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation held its 17th Link — Partners in Pink run/walk at Whitney Commons Park that raised over $50K for cancer care at the Welch Cancer Center, drawing more than 600 participants, survivors and volunteers who supported the Comfort Care Program.

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.

Writers and Authors Meeting in Sheridan

1:00 – 2:30 PM — Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow writers and share experiences in a welcoming environment.

Family Caregivers Support Group

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

Santa Brunch at the Historic Sheridan Inn

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Open Range Bar and Grill — $40 for adults, $15 for children — Celebrate the season with a festive brunch and a special visit from Santa Claus.