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August 27th will be time to celebrate at the last 8th Street Block Party of the Summer. Beth Shaffer with Berkshire Hathaway/Hake Realty joins us today to share all the fun details of the music, the food, and the prizes.

Mike St.Clair my longtime friend and lifetime community volunteer joins us in the second half. Mike is the coordinator of the upcoming 9-11 Commemorative Service coming up on 9-11 at 10 AM at Pioneer Square. We will never forget and Mike will share all the details.

Celebrate and commemorate this week on Hometown Matters…..

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It’s time for the Pepsi Wyoming BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival August 13-15th at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. You’ll learn all the inside information from Dave Paxton Director and Event Organizer and Lynn Murdoch, Committee Member Volunteer and BBQ chef. You can see a complete schedule on the website www.wyobbqandbluegrass.com

Find out about the weekend fun today on Hometown Matters………

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It’s time for Nowoodstock 25 and you’ll hear from Pat O’Brien one of the co-founders of the event and Kurt Steinke. You’ll want to plan to attend from Friday at 5 PM until Sunday at 5 PM to hear some fun genres of music by well-known artists. Time to relax this weekend in Ten Sleep for Nowoodstock!

Keep listening to learn about an artist workshop offered by Brenda Tripple the President of Sagebrush Artisans. Catch their art exhibit from now until August 21, at the Washakie Museum.  Brenda’s workshop is August 15th and you’ll learn to see like an artist. 

Finally stay tuned for Kristin Fox and Wally Wallace sharing their excitement for the Badlands Poker Run hosted by the Washakie Hospital Foundation coming our way August 22.

Lots of fun things happening in Washakie County this month! Find out more today on Hometown Matters…….

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Josh Dorrell CEO of the Wyoming Business Council is holding a listening session in Worland August 6, at the Worland Community Center Complex from 3-5 PM. On this episode you’ll learn more about the Wyoming Business Council and how they work in Washakie County from Northwest Regional Director Kristin Fong. 

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It’s time for the Washakie County Fair! Today I’ll chat with Aspyn Hamilton, daughter of Doug and Michelle Hamilton and Camille Croft, daughter of Amber and Allen Croft. We’ll share their plans for a fun fair coming up July 18-July 25th! Be sure to check out washakiecountyfair.com for more information and a complete schedule.

In the second half of the show I’ll sit down with my old friend Jeff Lapp who has served as Washakie County Fair Board President for many years. We’ll let you know about the entertainment, food and fun planned to celebrate the land we all love at this year’s Washakie County Fair!

It’s a Fair Day here on Hometown Matters!

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It’s July and it’s time for the Washakie Farmer’s Market. Elizabeth Argumedo Co-Director for the local market joins me to talk about this Saturday July 11, a free pancake breakfast, live music and homegrown, handmade and homemade items.

The celebration of America’s 250th is not over. Executive Director for the Worland Community Center Complex, Steve Hunt stopped by the program today talking all about the Freedom Truck coming to Worland July 14th and 15th. It’s a traveling interactive museum that showcases the founding of America! It’s free and it’s sure to be fun!

Finally, keep listening and I’ll visit with Ruth Dugger the organizer of the Washakie County Fair Parade. There is still time for you to enter the parade July 25 and build a float commemorating the theme, “The Land That I Love”

It’s a fun one today on Hometown Matters!

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The fourth of July takes all of Washakie County and plenty of other folks to Ten Sleep Wyoming for two full days and nights of western fun. Bryony Lester from the Ten Sleep Saloon will let you in on the plans and what to expect! 

In the second half of the episode Cynthia Gonzales and Meri Ann Dorman from Gottsche talk all about Wyo Gives set for July 15th! Find out how to support several local non-profits through Wyo Gives! It’s a good way to put some fun in fundraising!

Let’s find out more today on Hometown Matters……

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It’s construction season in the 307 so it’s time to visit with Cody Beers, Public Relations Specialist with WYDOT.  You’ll learn about local projects to better our community, the Wind River Canyon study, a hero who works for WYDOT, an important freight assessment and a few other tid bits you won’t want to miss.

It’s a WYDOT update today on Hometown Matters…..

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June is another busy month at the Washakie Museum. Executive Director Marian Bender will share her excitement for the events planned at the museum. July will bring a celebration of the 250th Birthday of America and the museum will host the musical 1776. Find out who will play John Adams and more!

In the second half hear Wendy Fredricks share her passion for her work and her people at the Worland Senior Center. It’s time for Treasures in the trunk, walking tacos and even Wyoming Gives! Check out the plan for candidate forums as well.

Lots of good stuff today on Hometown Matters……..

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It’s Trailblazer Days in Thermopolis Wyoming June 12-14 . You’ll find out all about "Opening the Last Frontier ,"and the exciting events planned for the this weekend complete with a 16 mule hitch, horse drawn parade, Bison BBQ and more from Terri Geisslinger one of the coordinators! 

Then stay tuned for Wings and Wheels the 4th annual fly in and car show set for June 20th at the Worland Airport. Bill Pennington and Jereme Carne of the Worland Flying Club will share all the fun plans. You can even get a free airplane ride. This Father’s Day weekend take dad to the airshow, free pancake breakfast and classic car show!

Too much fun so little time today on Hometown Matters……

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