Gillette Wyoming Blog

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

Join us at the November Afterhours mixer hosted by the Knight’s of Columbus!  This is a free event that will have good food and drinks.

Thursday, November 19, 2009
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m.
4905 Hitt Blvd. (Off of South Douglas Highway… turn west just north of Rocky Mountain Sports)
Admission is 2 Business Cards

Door Prizes will include: 2 – 50% Hall Rental
Certificates, Bottle of Crown Royal XR,
Brewing Kit, and Wireless Weather Station

Brought to you by:
Campbell County Chamber of Commerce

The following are events for this weekend in Gillette, Wyoming:

- Texas Hippie Coalition with Ruff Cut @ Jake’s Tavern
- Open Mic Night @ Brothers Coffee Company
- Plein Air @ AVA Community Art Center
- Mexican Dance @ CAM-PLEX

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

9/12/2009 7:00 PM
Office Depot parking lot – Gillette, Wyoming

Cost: FREE

ROCK’N the PLAZA 2009 an outside Rockfest with Aggressive Benevolence and Cleanzed Soul from Casper Wy. FREE! Guitar Giveaway for one lucky person in attendance.

More Things to Do in Gillette, WY

Weekly dessert, wine features, lunch and dinner specials at Boss Lodge Restaurant & Business Center:

Boss Lodge Weekly Specials – Monday, Aug 24th, through Friday, Aug 28th, 2009

Gillette Wyoming Blog has the spotlight on the Silver Creek Steakhouse restaurant in Gillette, WY.  Silver Creek Steakhouse, winner of this year’s Taste of Gillette Chamber Choice Professional category, offers great steak and seafood dining with reasonable prices.  Try the Durham Ranch Buffalo Top Sirloin, a Halibut Steak, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich or Golden Butterfly Shrimp…  they have quite a variety of entrees to choose from.

Visit their restaurant inside the Best Western Tower West Lodge or check out the new Silver Creek Steakhouse website to view their menu.

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