Gillette Wyoming Blog

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1-30-12 thru 2-3-12

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is again offering free tax returns. The times and locations are: Tuesdays at First National Bank of Gillette, call for appointment 686-3300, Wednesdays by appointment from 9am to 1pm at the senior center 686-0804 and Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm at the Campbell County Public Library with no appointment needed. . .The Campbell County Senior Center present the 9th annual prime rib dinner Friday, February 10th from 5 to 9pm. Doors open at 4 and “Open Range” will be performing from 6 to 9:00. Cost is $25, reserved tables are available and there will be a silent auction, raffles and door prizes. Call 686-0804 for more information. . .Arts in Education programming presents Enchantment Theatre’s, “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble” on Monday, February 6th at the Heritage Center. With life size puppets, masked actors, magical illustrations, innovative sets and costumes, and original musical score, Enchantment Theatre transforms this Caldecott Medal winning book into a delightful adaptation for the stage. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for youth, senior and military.

Enjoy the Christmas season with a sleigh ride through Camplex Park. The sleigh rides are free and are available through Sunday, December 18th. Call Ralph Tronstad at 299-2749, Karen at 299-1654 or you can sign up at Bev’s Brew. Adults must accompany children and no dogs are allowed. . . Secret Santa is in full swing at the rec center and they are still looking for “Santa’s” to fill letters. Once a Secret Santa has selected a letter they must purchase, wrap, and deliver gifts to children. If you would prefer to donate money, Rec Center staff will shop and deliver presents to children not adopted by a Secret Santa. If you would like more information on this program or to donate via credit card over the phone, please call 682-8527. . .Get into the Christmas spirit by attending the presentation of “A Christmas Carol” on Wednesday, December 21st starting at 7pm at the Camplex Heritage Center.. Reserved seating and tickets are $30 for adults, $25 youth, senior, military and $20 for groups of 10 or more.

Monday, January 17, 2011

• The Hot Holy Mess @ Bev’s Brew and Health Stop
• Life Drawing @ AVA Community Art Center

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

• Grade School Pottery @ AVA Community Art Center
• Pottery Class @ AVA Community Art Center
• Pre-School Kids Art @ AVA Community Art Center

Thursday, January 20, 2011

• Grade School Kids Club @ AVA Community Art Center
• Pottery Class @ AVA Community Art Center

Friday, January 21, 2011

• Home School Art Class @ AVA Community Art Center
• Teacher’s Show Reception @ AVA Community Art Center
• Little Tikes @ AVA Community Art Center

Saturday, January 22, 2011

• Blues Clues, LIVE! @ Cam=Plex Heritage Center

If there’s something missing from this list that you’d like to see added to the event calendar, please submit your event details.

Thursday, January 06, 2011

• Grade School Kids Club @ AVA Community Art Center

Friday, January 07, 2011

• Little Tikes @ AVA Community Art Center
• Home School Kids Art Class @ AVA Community Art Center

If there’s something missing from this list that you’d like to see added to the event calendar, please submit your event details.

Local author Mary Kelley and Arcadia Publishing present Gillette, the newest addition to the popular Images of America Series. Boasting over 200 vintage images, Gillette showcases the pioneer settlers in this early cow town and chronicles its growth into the Energy Capital of the United States.

The community, originally known as Donkey Town, was a temporary base camp for the survey crews from the Burlington and Missouri Railroad, who were planning to build a line through northeastern Wyoming in the late 1880s. Engineer and surveyor Edward Gillette, a New Haven native, was in charge of surveying the area that would ultimately be named after him.

Mary hopes that the readers of Gillette will enjoy the memories conjured up by the photographs and value the legacy that others left behind.

A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Campbell County Rockpile Museum.

Highlights of Gillette:

• Features the Wyodak Mine, the longest continuously operating surface mine in the nation
• Showcases Gillette’s colorful characters including cowboys named Holdout Johnson, Every Day Johnson, Lame Smithy, Long Shorty, Bum-a-Nickle Garrett and Coyote Bill
• Depicts the arrest of former Mayor Roy Montgomery who was convicted of running a house of ill-repute in the early 1900s

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888)-313-2665. 

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com

CALLE MAMBO | JUNE 25 | 8pm | BOSS LODGE | 910 N. GURLEY AVE

Come see an amazing 10-piece Latin-Salsa Jazz band! Boss Lodge provides a great (smoke-free) atmosphere and a big dance floor.  Bring your friends for a great night out on the town!  Calle Mambo is from Jackson, WY.

Calle Mambo Poster

This event is free and open to the public. Come out and enjoy free hors d’oeuvres, live music and dancing Saturday May 1st at the Boss Lodge Restaurant. The Big Horn Big Band will set the mood just right with Swing and Latin Jazz tunes!

Brought to you by the Jazz Luck Club and sponsored by Nick Carter Law Firm.

www.jazzluckclub.com

Havana Night May 1 Boss Lodge

Chicago Swing Night | Boss Lodge Restaurant | Saturday, March 27 | 7PM – 10PM | Gillette, WY

Ladies and Gentlemen, here’s what we’ve got lined up: an evening of *live* jazz and swing music, dancing, and hors d’oeuvres starting at 7PM on March 27th. Yes, it’s free for one and all, and we’re just dying to see you out on the town. Come on out, have some hors d’oeuvres, maybe a glass of wine or a pint of lager, and share in the good times with friends. The Big Horn Big Band will provide a full evening of jazz music from sultry to swingin’. This is not a fundraiser, there’s no tickets to buy, no RSVP… no strings attached! Just come on out and have a good time.
Dinner Beforehand? You’re In Luck!
Feel like sitting down to dinner before the big event? The Boss Lodge Restaurant is offering a buffet beforehand (and during the event) for $19.95. All you can eat!! Carved Prime Rib Snow Crab, and four additional entrées plus salad bar and dessert bar… all for $19.95. Call NOW to get a reservation as they will fill up fast for this event. (307) 686-6404.

http://www.jazzluckclub.org/

Coming to First Assembly of God in Gillette, WY. Classes start on January 7th at 7pm and will be every Thursday for 13 weeks. Registration Deadline is Dec. 17th. Please call First Assembly at 307-682-3308 for more details. Cost of registration is $95 per couple or individual.

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 13-week life-changing program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever.

To learn more visit: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home/

We will be having a special Preview Introductory Video on Dec. 17th at 7pm at First Assembly of God Church here in Gillette, WY. The address is: 601 Carey Ave, Gillette, WY 82716
Phone #: 307-682-3308
Website: www.GilletteChurch.com