BULLETIN - Meeteetse, Wyoming

MEETEETSE
COMMUNITY
BULLETIN
Produced & Distributed by
Meeteetse Visitor Center
director@tctwest.net
(307)868-2454
March 2, 2016
The Bulletin is published at the Meeteetse Visitor Center. Please email ads to: director@tctwest.net or deliver to the Visitor
Center by MONDAY at Noon for WEDNESDAY’S edition. Side ads may be purchased for $5 per week (this includes 2 free
lines in the business section). Please keep line ads at a Three Line Max. The Meeteetse Visitor Center does not represent or
endorse the accuracy or reliability of advertisers, nor is it responsible for the content of any of the advertisers in this publication.
——— MEETEETSE VISITOR CENTER NEWS ———
The Visitor Center’s Winter Hours: TUESDAY thru SATURDAY 10:30am - 4:00pm. If you need immediate assistance
during these hours and the office is closed, please contact, Yvonne Renner 272-0610, Tess Fremlin 272-7808, or Sherry Long
868-2551. If the office is closed, ORV permits are available at the Oasis Motel. MVC BOARD MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE
2nd Wednesday of the month
THE NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE March 9, 2016
——— SENIOR CITIZENS’ MEALS ———
Please note: All menus are subject to change without notice.
Mon., Mar. 7: Braised Pork Chop, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrot Salad, Veggie, Fruit Salad
Wed., Mar. 9: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Salad, Fruit
——— NEWS ———
Lunch Bunch – March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day and our March luncheon meeting. We will meet at noon in the Parish Hall with
Pam Johnston as hostess and cranking up a wee bit of the Irish. Corned Beef and Cabbage will be provided. Please bring a
side dish, salad or dessert. It could be green if you please, or, if not, wear a touch of the color for fun. Please feel free to invite a
guest, there is always plenty of food.
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NOTICE: The Town of Meeteetse is currently accepting job applications for an Assistant Public Works Director. Job description
and application may be obtained by contacting a clerk @ Meeteetse Town Hall, PO Box 38, Meeteetse, WY 82433. Phone-307868-2278. Return application with resume deadline 4:00 pm March 18, 2016.
Cody, Wyo. (February 23, 2016) – With snow conditions at a lower than normal level, work of the Double D Salvage Timber
Sale is expected to begin in early March 2016. This timber sale is located along the Wood River on the Shoshone National
Forest. Work on the Double D Salvage Timber Sale will begin in the vicinity of Double D Cabin. Work along County Road 4DT
(FSR 200), also known as the Kirwin Road, will include use of logging trucks. All individuals in the area are advised to use
caution and be aware that logging operations may cause delays up to 15 minutes. For further information, please contact the
Clarks Fork, Greybull, Wapiti Ranger Districts office at 307-527-6921.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct an open-house meeting March 15 in Meeteetse to discuss 2016 hunting
season proposals for game birds and big game. The meeting will take place at the Senior Center from 6-8 p.m. and is a great
opportunity to visit with Game and Fish personnel about proposed 2016 hunting seasons for local hunt areas.
The mission of Wyoming Outdoorsmen is to plan for the future of Wyoming's outdoors by working closely with related entities to
improve habitat and conservation through quality wildlife management programs, and to encourage youth and family involvement
in our western outdoor heritage. The annual fundraiser banquet is April 2. Call Rori Renner for tickets 272-9474.
In the early hours of February 19, 2016, our Meeteetse Game Warden, Jim Olson’s mule was shot and killed at his home by a
person or persons unknown. We are looking to establish a reward fund for any information leading to the arrest and conviction
of the person or persons responsible for this heinous act. If you would like to contribute to this reward, please drop your
contribution off at Bank of the West in Meeteetse, where and account has been set up for this purpose.
The local Cub Scout troop will be hosting the annual Pinewood Derby on March 22 at 6 PM at the LDS church. Cars are
available from Eric Scott, please contact him at 307-578-6649. Cost per car is $4.80
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATED "THE REVENANT" IS NOW AVAILABLE IN BOOK FORMAT. We also have two
publications on the true story of Hugh Glass. littleBigman is at the
Meeteetse Visitor's Center. Stop in for these books and browse the others we carry.
MORE NEWS ON PAGE 2
——— MORE NEWS ———
“Here in Wyoming we have a lot of opportunity to say things with our art,” says Jeanne Knudson of
the Textile Artists of Greater Yellowstone (TAGY). This talented group of local artists has created a
unique exhibit for the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. The special exhibition, entitled The Fabric
of Memory, will run in the Ford Foundation Gallery from March 2 to May 20.
On April 7 at 6 p.m. the museum will host an Artists’ reception that will be free and open to the public. Many of the TAGY artists will be present, as well as Mrs. Ito, who is flying in from California for
the event.
WHOA!! Are the days getting longer or what? Latigo and Lace Antiques & Gifts has been
out looking for new products and home goods. So check out the Meeteetse Visitor Center for a
bunch of animals the wee ones can hold, or decorated hoof picks for your favorite four footed critter, and last but not least, studded boot bracelets for steppin out in style. Keep looking for signs of
LIFE at “the little shop across the River.” But not yet!!
Did you know that Amelia Earhart wrote three books? We have all three for sale at littlebigman books at the Meeteetse Visitor's center. Find out more about her life experiences in
her own words. SHOP LOCAL!
(12/23/15)
Host Families wanted for high school exchange students for 2016-2017 year. CETUSA.org -- Contact Jo Wiley 307-231-1504
Ranch Hand with 20 yrs experience, looking for work. Calving, horse experience, has own tack,
transportation, and valid drivers license. Call Charlie at 307-699-0513 in Meeteetse area. Will also
do day labor.
Local Handyman is ready for some part-time work. Specializes in interior painting. Is able to do interior and exterior odd jobs around your house. Free estimates just call George Franzen 307-2504306
Gladys Winsor is in her new apartment in Red Lodge. Her phone # is 406-446-4485. Mailing address is P.O. Box 2011, Red Lodge Montana, 59068
——— MEETEETSE SENIOR CENTER NEWS ——
To Contact Meeteetse Senior Center, call 868-2622 — if no answer, call Tracie @ 272-4768
Have you tried the Meeteetse Senior Center for lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays? The
food is fantastic and at a cost of $3.50 for Senior Citizens 60 years plus and $6.25 for everyone
else, the price can’t be beat. We welcome guests and serve at 12noon. Hope to see you soon!
The Meeteetse Senior Center is looking for individuals or groups to give programs during lunch on
Mondays or Wednesdays. Educational, Funny, Musical, Creative, Food, etc. We'd love to have
you! Please contact Tracie @ 868-2622 or 307-272-4768 if you can come share.
——— LIBRARY NEWS ———
Duct Tape Mania! for youth 5th-12th grade. Friday, Mar 4 at 1:00. Come and join the fun!
Meeteetse Friends of the Library will meet on Monday, Mar. 7 at 10:00 am. On the agenda is the
Flower Pot Fundraiser. All members and "want to be" members are invited to come!
Beyond the Books Club will meet on Thursday, Mar. 10 at 2:00. We're reading The Sparrow - an
interesting SciFi read. Come and pick up a book to read - even if you can't make the discussion
time.
On Tuesday, Mar. 12 from 5:00-6:00 Meeteetse Library will host a Wyoming Humanities Program.
Richard Maturi's program "They Were Good Americans:
The true to life story of the Kipling's" explores the World War II exploits of Captain Lloyd Mitchell, B17 navigator. Ride along with the crew of Kipling's Error, the first B-17 crew to complete 25 successful combat missions. The program is free and is part of the Wyoming Humanities Council's
ThinkWY Road Scholars Tours program.
Wednesday, Mar. 16 is Senior Movie Day! Senior Citizens are invited to watch the movie
"Unbranded" at the Meeteetse Rec After School Building.
Lunch at the Senior Center is at noon, popcorn and the movie are at 1:00. This movie has mustang
horses, cowboys and beautiful scenery - it's got to be good!
Meeteetse
Recreation District News
March 2, 2016
The Meeteetse Recreation District offers an annual scholarship to graduating seniors. Priority is given to students that have worked for
or volunteered with the Recreation District. Applications are now available at the office located at 1010 Park Avenue.
REMINDER: The MeetRecKids After School Pr ogr am is available for students in gr ades k -5 and takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00-5:00pm.
The Meeteetse Recreation District has officially adopted the MOrE Program. The MOr E Pr ogr am is a pr oject based lear ning
program that emphasizes multidisciplinary skills and standards that are learned in an alternative academic setting, environment, and
classroom. The MOrE Program is a non-profit program that strictly functions from grants and private/public donors. If you are interested in donating to this pr ogr am please make checks payable to ‘Meeteetse Recreation District c/o More Program’. If you have questions or for more information please contact Molly Potas at 868-2377.
We provide weekly transportation for members of our community; whether it be for groceries, household supplies, or medical treatment.
The bus goes to Cody on Thursdays leaving at 8:30am. Please schedule your trip with the Senior Center (868-2622) or the Rec (8682603) by Wednesday if you would like to make the trip.
Zumba is ever y Tuesday at 7:00pm at the After School Pr ogr am Building. Update: The 4th week of the month Zumba will be held
on Wednesday rather than Tuesday. The cost is $3.00 per class for non-members. Contact the office to sign up.
Yoga: Monday and Wednesday 7:30-8:30am at the After School Program Building. The cost is $5.00 per session for non-members.
Pool Schedule for February 2016
Adult Swim
Saturday 8:00-10:00am
Lap Swim
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00 – 6:30am
Hydrocise
Tuesday, Thursday 4:30 – 5:30pm
Meeteetse Recreation District has Annual Membership Passes available! Your pass will allow you to par ticipate in all r ecr eational activities offered. The cost for membership passes are as follows:
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Senior Membership (Age 65 & up)
Individual Membership
Family/Couples Membership
$100.00 per year
$200.00 per year
$300.00 per year (Parents and child(ren) thru age 18)
Keep up with all activities we offer on our website: www.meetrec.org or follow us on Facebook.
——— RELIGIOUS NEWS ———
In support of the World Day of Prayer, the doors of the Meeteetse Community church will be open from
5 to 7 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 4 for all who would like to join in prayer. You may come and go as you
wish.
Meeteetse Community Church -- Forbidden fruit creates many jams (Psalms 38:5)
Place your
Ad here
For only
$5
St. Andrews Episcopal Church meets every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Eucharist with Fr. Joe
Galligan is the second Sunday of each month.
The Anglican Church. (Church of the Holy Spirit) is using the Meeteetse Community Church facilities for their services. Special service times will be noted in this bulletin.
COWBOY CHURCH 7pm Thursday nights in the shop at Cowboys with a Mission. Join us for
worship, fellowship and a message from local and guest speakers. Cowboys with a Mission 369 Hwy
290 (307)868-2238
Un-Packing the Word @ the Old Museum building on the Hill. Tuesday nights at 7pm. Each week
stands on it’s own. There is no ‘catching up’ or ‘falling behind’. For more info call Johnny 272-7153 or
go to unpackingtheword.org
——— SCHOOL NEWS ———
School Board monthly meetings are held in the Cafeteria on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at
7pm. All are encouraged and welcome to come.
Welcome to Meeteetse
Community Church!
WE NEED BOXTOPS!!! Meeteetse School Collects Boxtops found on most products! Please clip them
and give them to our school! Each Boxtop is worth 10 cents! Thank you for supporting our kids!
www.meeteetsecc.org
Adult Education Night: The MOrE Program: Through the Meeteetse Recreation District would like
to offer any community members seeking advancement in their education a FREE WRITING CLASS.
IF you want to brush up your skills, or find out more information on taking your GED, or how to begin
the college pathway, it's never to late. The class will be offered March 15th in the after school building
from 5pm-6:45 pm. Please RSVP prior to Molly Potas (call or text) 272-1110.
On the “events” page you will
be able to click on a link that
will take you to the church
FaceBook page.
To contact a person in
leadership
meeteetsecc@gmail.com and
leave a message or call
307-213-9660
If no one is at the church,
your call will automatically be
transferred to a person in
leadership with whom you can
talk. We try to be available all
hours of the day or night.
The Big Horn
Rodeo Circuit
Would like to thank the
following sponsors:
BHB Bone & Joint
“The Range” 103.3
Laird Sanitation
Prevention Management
Organization
Help support the
Big Horn
Rodeo Circuit
Available at the MVC
Unisex Youth to
Adult sm-3xl $15
Glitter Ladies sm-3xl
$20
Hats $20
Patches $5
And
All who have donated time
and energy in making this
happen! If you would like
to donate or sponsor,
please contact Tess at
events@meeteetsewy.com
Or 272-7808
Park County Sheriff Dispatch (non-emergency calls) 800-786-2848
One Call of WY 800-849-2476 or 811
Park County Court House 800-786-2844
Frequently Used Phone Numbers:
Bank
868-2521
Fire Dept.
868-2627
Town Hall
868-2278
Library
868-2248
Museum
868-2423
Post Office
868-2461
Rec Center
868-2603
School
868-2501
Senior Citizens
868-2622
Visitor Center
868-2454
Meeteetse Museum District
1947 State Street ~ Meeteetse, Wyoming 82433
307-868-2423
Charles Belden Museum
Meeteetse Museum
First National Bank Museum
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Check our website meeteetsemuseums.org
Email us at info@meeteetsemuseums.org
FREE ADMISSION
THE MEETEETSE MUSEUMS ARE
OPEN!!
TUESDAY - SATURDAY, 10 - 4
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
SATURDAY, APRIL 2
1 - 3 PM
PRESENTATION AND BOOK SIGNING
BY JESSICA LIPPINCOTT
OF THE BIG HORN BASIN FOUNDATION
FEATURING THE NEW WORK
“WYOMING’S DINOSAUR TRAIL”
FREE ADMISSION AND REFRESHMENTS!
*ALSO, ACTUAL DINOSAUR FOSSILS FOR THE KIDS,
COURTESY OF THE DINOSAUR MUSEUM IN THERMOPOLIS!
—— FOR SALE ——
Please let us know when your item sells so it can be removed from the Bulletin
Decker Pack Saddle for sale; Like new $250.00. Call 307-899-9201 for details
FOR SALE - Magellan RoadMate GPS. $50. Call 868-2683.
FREE open adoption for 3 male Kelpie & Heeler pups. They are 9 months old, ready for work or
play and great with kids. Please contact Lisa at 296-6280
Thank You
To the following for
supporting the
Meeteetse Rodeo!
Park County
Rec District
Lewis Construction now has Timber Creek sawmill up and running. There is an inventory on hand of
common cut lumber, plus custom cutting is offered. If you need rough cut lumber call Dan at 307-2728063. (2/17/16)
Pitchfork Ranch
Wea Market
The Wood River Ranch
Ace Hardware
The Oasis Motel
Denny Menholt
Lewis Construction
Gould Veterinary Clinic
Turnell Cattle Co.
FOR SALE: 4 - 16” rims & tires $400 -- 4 - 15” rims $50 -- 4 - 16” GMC rims $100 -- Straighttalk
4GLTE $45, 30 day plan phone card will sell for $40 -- Call 868-9295
What a great rodeo we
had … THANK YOU!
FOR SALE: Good seasoned firewood -- $140 per cord -- delivery available -- multi cord discount!!
Call Tim at 307-921-4051
Busy B’s Auto is seeking person that bought key maker at Young's auction. Would be interested in purchasing for a service to community Call 868-9295
Don't throw it away! I will save the following items from going to your trash: wine bottles, tin can
lids, jeans, tee shirts, tight knit sweaters. Call 250-4473 and leave a message or text for pick up.
For Sale: Collectible Daisy 22 cal. bolt action rifle (like brand new) w/ scope. Call 250-8431
For Sale: Concentrator Machine -- Call Jake Weber 307-868-2206
Come on in to the Meeteetse Visitor Center Gift Shop!
So many great gifts of all kinds “we’ve got everything here
from soup to nuts!” Did you know there are 13 vendors here?
Get ready for May Days in Meeteetse, get your garage sale
ready and fishing poles baited! See our list of events for more
details and how you can help out.
Check out our
New inventory
WHISPERING
ELK
CREATIONS
at the
MVC
Online Store:
www.handmadeartists
.com/shop/
rondamclean
12/23/15
—— AREA REAL ESTATE ——
If you have a home or property for sale or rent, please contact the Visitor Center and it will be
listed here and passed on to anyone who contacts the Visitor Center.
Brian Webster - Associate Broker (307) 899-2494 Western Real Estate of WY, Inc.
2245 Franklin Street. 2112 sq ft twinhome with many updates and large attached garage. $139,500
Brian Webster
FOR SALE: Three bedroom, 1 bath home on Warren St. $120,000 -- 3.43 acre lot on Sand Cliffs
Rd - water, electricity, & gas already to the pad $42,000 - Call Shawna 307-272-0939 Brand Above
Real Estate 307-548-7070
Integrity in your Real
Estate Transaction
FOR SALE: 6 bdrm/3 full bath home on 2 lots. 2 car garage/storage shed. Auto Sprinklers, wood
stove, great location! $220,000 — Call Jody at Real Living Eagle Real Estate @307-250-4421 Best
buy in Meeteetse!
Office: 307-587-5584
Cell: 307-899-2494
Home: 307-587-0881
FOR SALE: Oasis and Vision Quest Motels & RV Park. Highway & river frontage, cabins,
rooms, & RV sites. Profitable business in bountiful Meeteetse. Call 307-868-2551
Associate Broker
E-mail: bwebster@tctwest.net
Www.westernre.net
(12/23/15)
FOR RENT: 1 Bedroom w/ washer/dryer, No dogs or smoking. $500 / month. 250-0116 - 8993561
NEW OWNER: Trailer & RV Park lots for rent --- Call Annette Wilson @ 307-868-2233 (12/23/15)
The Meeteetse Visitor
Center is proud to
announce that we
——— BUSINESS INFORMATION ———
Tax time is here! Call Nikki Blake (307)272-2124 or Meg Nicholson (307)868-2352, and they can
solve all of your tax and bookkeeping needs
The American Legion #85 will be collecting old flags so that we can dispose of them with a
proper ceremony. You can give any old, damaged flag to any Legion member. Catch us at the Legion the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM. Please take them to the Meeteetse Visitor Center. Thank You
now accept Debit &
Casciato’s Farrier Service is available in Meeteetse, call Cole Casciato at 307-921-1336
Credit Cards! Come
Public is welcome to attend the Meeteetse Shooting Club every third Thursday of the month at 7:00
p.m. at the American Legion Hall in the basement of the Senior Center.
on in and
SHOP SMALL!
MEETEETSE MEDICAL CLINIC 8-3 on Mondays, Call 868-2272 for an appointment
Experienced Ranch Hand seeking ranch job - feeding, calving, fencing, haying etc. Please contact ltdumbear@live.com or 307-359-0011
Meeteetse
Medical
Clinic
Mondays
8am-3pm
For an
appointment call
868-2272
or
347-2555
(12//23/15)
12/02/15
All members of Big Horn Rural Electric Company are invited to attend
Annual Meeting
YOUR
March 19, 2016
Greybull High School Gymnasium
Registration—9:30 am
Meeting—10:30 am
Lunch—Noon
Everyone Wins! Every member who registers at the meeting will receive a $50 bill
credit.
Grand Prize drawing for $500 credit on your electric bill.
Over $1 Million in Capital Credits will be returned for the years 1990-1992, 2015
Election for Directors in District #2—Greybull, Shell areas
and District #3—Ten Sleep, Hyattville areas
Daycare services will be available
If you are unable to attend, please complete your proxy and give to a member who will vote
for you, or return it to the Basin office.
Those members returning their proxies will receive a $5 bill credit!
800-564-2419 or 568-2419
The MVC would like to apologize for our error in the Calcutta,
Team #2 participated in the Calcutta and was overlooked. A check is
on it’s way to you John Dalton!
There were a total of 47 teams entered. Each team can enter 6 fish total. Each fish is judged upon its length and girth, these measurements
are then added up to get a total.
1st Place: Team #8 - Ian Morrison, Lyle Casciato & Dave Kelly of Cody. 168 total $862.75
2nd Place: Team #45 - John Dalton, Patrick Caines & Jimmy Caines of Worland. 165 total $616.75
3rd Place: Team #5 - Frank Baldwin & Casey Mattson of Powell. 163.375 total $493.00
4th Place: Team #34 - Nickolas Sullivan-Kern, Zane Edeler & Mike Howe of Greybull. 162.5 total $369.75
5th Place: Team #28 - Matthew Jensen, Joey Jensen & Shane Kluesner of Meeteetse. 160.625 total $145.25
Calcutta: Small Fry: ages 14 and under, can enter 2 fish total
1st Place - Frank Baldwin $203.35 for Team #5
1st Place: Wyatt Turgeon 53.25 total of Ten Sleep
2nd Place - Matthew Jensen $145.25 for Team #28 2nd Place: Emmarie Fauver 52.38 total of Basin
3rd Place - Jeremiah Fauver $116.20 for Team #32 3rd Place: Ian Turgeon 47.25 total of Ten Sleep
4th Place - Brian Bailey $87.15 for Team #13
4th Place: Jacob Fettig 44.63 total of Ten Sleep
5th Place - Karen Calling $29.05 for Team #22
5th Place: Logan Storeim 28.25 total of Worland
The Meeteetse Visitor Center would like to acknowledge and give THANKS to the following sponsors & volunteers. We simply could not do it without you!
Art, Sand & Steel
The Breadboard
The Burlington Place
Brewgards
Buffalo Bills Gift Emporium
Canyon Sporting Goods
CASA
Cody Ace Hardware
Cody Conoco Country Store
The Cowboy Palace
Cowtown Candy
The Cutting Room
Diamond L Pumping
Eastgate Liquors
Elkhorn Bar & Grill
Craig & Marge Hall
Harley Davidson
Allan Kersting
Libations
Lintons Big R
Little Big Man Books
Macs Bar
Meeteetse Chocolatier
Meeteetse Museums
Meeteetse Recreation District
Meeteetse Schools
Michele Lynn
The Oasis Motel & Campground
The Outdoorsman
Pro Build
Rocky Mountain Sports
Rogers Sports Center
Sunlight Sports
Super Bowl Bowling Alley
Thermopolis Ace Hardware
Lora Underwood
Waynes Boots
Wea Market
Wind River Hotel & Casino
Yellowstone Gift Shop
Coming Soon ...
Events in Meeteetse in 2016
Meeteetse Visitors Center
2005 Warren Street / PO Box 238
Meeteetse, WY 82433
(307) 868-2454
See events below that you can be a part of!
All event forms & schedules can be found on our website at www.meeteetsewy.com
Contact person is Tess Fremlin at the Meeteetse Visitors Center, email is events@meeteetsewy.com
May 14th & 15th (Saturday & Sunday) – May Days in Meeteetse
Garage-a-Rama – this ONE day only event on Saturday, May 14 th is to cater to all those who are busy in the mornings. Beginning at 12pm
until 4:30pm, come to Meeteetse to find your treasure.
This Open Water Fishing Derby with a Fish Fry on Saturday night and an awards donation dinner on Sunday after fishing. Fishing will be Saturday on the Upper Sunshine and Sunday on the Lower Sunshine Reservoir. Cost of entering a 3 person team is $75, children of the ages 14
and under may fish in the Small Fry division for Free. Prizes will be given out to winners of the derby. This is an open water, harvest contest.
**Volunteers are needed for judging and awards dinner. Sponsors for Door Prizes are needed**
June 4th – Party in the Pasture Rodeo
This rodeo will be part of the Big Horn Rodeo Circuit held at the Meeteetse Rodeo Grounds. To begin at 4pm with all events and slack to be
done before the performance beginning at noon. We also hope to have a street dance in the parking lot between the bars downtown with local
talent. There are plans in the making for an Antique Auto Show before the rodeo in downtown Meeteetse.
**Food and other vendors needed. Volunteers are needed for rodeo gate, office, & runners**
June 25th (Saturday) – Wagon Box Social Run
A mountain run put on by the Meeteetse Recreation District. 868-2603
July 16th (Saturday) – National Day of the Cowboy
The day begins at the Rodeo Grounds for a good ole’ fashioned Ranch Rodeo. Then a donation supper with a small presentation following at
the Oasis Campground, starts at 6pm. After supper there is a dance from 7pm to midnight. There will also be a Silent Auction to benefit the
MVC. Celebrating the ‘Cowboy’ and all they do for us. The Meeteetse Museum also has a Gypsy ‘V’ performance on Friday the 15th and a
Double D Tour on Sunday the 17th.
**Remember to bring in your salt licks and decorated boots! Volunteers needed to prepare & serve food**
August 6th (Saturday) – Kirwin Tour
This is a tour of the historic ghost town of Kirwin put on by the Meeteetse Museum. 868-2423
August 18th (Thursday) – Taste of Meeteetse
Get a taste of the local cuisine. Event starts at 6pm at the authentic boardwalk in downtown Meeteetse. There is no cost to try out everything
there is. The entry that gets the most donated money will win first place and there is People’s Choice award as well. Donations collected will
go to the Meeteetse Christmas Baskets and the Meeteetse Youth Works Program. **Good cookers needed! :) **
September 3rd , 4th & 5th (Saturday, Sunday & Monday) – Labor Day Celebration
104th annual celebration in Meeteetse with the Craft Fair, Parade, Street Dance and more. This will also be the Big Horn Rodeo Circuit’s Finale Rodeo to wrap up the Circuit’s second year.
(Sat) Annual Absaroka Challenge is a great 5k, 10k or 15k mountain run that starts at 10am, put on by the Meeteetse Recreation District. 8682603 **Food and other vendors needed. Volunteers needed for the rodeo, parade, and other weekend activities**
September 23rd & 24th (Friday & Saturday) – Fall Garage-a-Rama. A town wide garage sale. Cost is only $5 to participate
for selling and free to the public. Come find a treasure!
September 23rd & 24th (Friday & Saturday) – Black Footed Ferret Celebration
Exhibits at the Meeteetse Museums with lectures, presentations about finding the black footed ferret and live ferrets. 868-2423
December 10th (Saturday) – Christmas in Meeteetse
Fun for all...all over Meeteetse! Local artisan’s Craft Fair, food specials, Santa visit, and lighting of the Memory Tree, roasting marshmallows,
community dinner.
**Craft Fair vendors needed**