Chamber Chat: Time to hang your Christmas lights

“Life has taught me to always appreciate the little things in life. To appreciate what I have and to always be grateful because a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.” Unknown
Halloween is over. It is time to hang Christmas lights. Once again, we are hoping each business in Basin will hang lights so they can be seen from our main streets. Homes, too! Wanting them up before Home for the Holidays on Nov. 25. If you need lights, we have plenty. Let us Light Up Basin! Call 307-568-3055.
Chamber lunch this Thursday, Nov. 9, at noon. We will be enjoying chili and cinnamon rolls from the Copper Corner Cafe. Join us at the chamber office, at 407 West C St., across from the post office.
Wyoming Outdoor Recreation grants are now open. On Nov. 1, the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation launched the second round of applications for the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. In this round, applicants will need to complete an application and a risk assessment form and provide the necessary documentation and information to apply for funding. Applicants must demonstrate how the project will address impacts experienced by the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrate the need for outdoor recreation infrastructure that the community closest to the project location will best benefit from the program. The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Office has built a GIS map to allow applicants to identify areas of the state where project work can occur. Funds are available to local, county, state, and tribal governments as well as non-profit organizations across the state. Projects over $750,000 will require a discussion with the grant coordinator before the application is submitted. There is no match requirement, but preference will be given to projects that can provide a match. Go to https://wyooutdoorrecreation.wyo.gov
CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS
• Big Horn County School District Four: The Latte Lowdown every second Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at the Copper Corner Cafe. Come have a cup of coffee on BGH#4, ask questions, and visit with BGH#4 administrators. Veterans Program on Nov. 10, 9 a.m. Riverside Drama Department presents “THE HOME SHOPPING NETWORK LIFE!” Nov. 10 and 11. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door $8. https://bit.ly/RHSPRESENTS
• Burlington Schools:  Veterans Program, Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m. They also play a slideshow of local veterans in the school hallway.
• Basin First Baptist:  Turkey and ham drive for the Basin Area Food Bank holiday baskets. Please bring items to the backdoor of the Basin Area Chamber, Nov. 14, starting at 4:30 p.m.
• Basin Rec: Home for the Holidays Vendor Show, Nov. 25. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the old gym. If you would like a spot, contact Casey at 307-272-5582. Come take advantage of Basin Recreation’s golf simulator. Snow is on the ground and it’s warm in here. $20 per hour open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Give Casey Massey a call at (307) 272-5582. There are 40 courses to choose from.
• Basin City Arts Center:  Friday, Nov. 10, BCAC Soup & Cookies. 5-6:30 p.m. $6 per person or $25 for immediate family. Veterans free! 5 years and under are free. Contact Carmen 307-899-0446
• Town of Basin: Council meeting, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
• St. Andrews: Neat Repeat Store, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.