News Briefs

Schools to host Veterans Day programs later this week
The Riverside Schools Veterans Day Program is Friday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.
There will be music, readings, flag folding and recognition of local veterans.
The POW flag presented to the school has been hung in the gym.
The public, veterans and families are all welcome to attend. Cookies and drinks will be served.
Greybull Middle School’s annual Veterans Day program is Friday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. in the GMS Gym. Tom Bercher will be the speaker and coffee and cookies will be served afterward. All local veterans are invited to attend.
The annual Veterans Day program at the Burlington Schools is Nov. 10 at 8:30 a.m. Veterans, their families and the public are welcome. The school also has a slideshow of Burlington veterans playing in the hallway.

BCAC hosts soup and cookie fundraiser Friday, Nov. 10

Fall back on the soups aplenty simmering in crock pots at the Basin City Arts Center Ballroom Friday, Nov. 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. as a fundraiser to support the BCAC mission.
You can take your pick:  Tortellini with Italian Sausage, Taco Ole, Cream of Potato, Hominy, Lemon Dill Chicken, Mexican Chicken Chowder, Vegetable, Clam Chowder, Chili, and Corn Chowder.  Top it off with some delicious cookies.  
Tickets at the door are $6 per person, $25 for immediate family. 
Veterans and children under 5 eat free.

Greybull’s newest venue to host Nov. 14 art showcase
The public is invited to an art showcase Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wyld Sage Coffee House’s new location on Main Street in Greybull.
A new band, Light Collective, featuring Bryan Hetzel of Basin and J.D. Kunkel of Shell, will perform. The singer-songwriting duo plays Folk Americana style with their guitars.
Visual artist Lisa Kunkel will also have work on display. The exhibit begins at 6 p.m. with live music starting at 7 p.m. No cost for entry.
“Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and imagination at our Art Showcase,” said exhibit organizer Lisa Kunkel. “Our goal is that art and music will transcend boundaries, giving voice to the unspoken, healing, and color to the unseen.”
 

GriefShare hosts film and discussion
Big Horn County’s GriefShare program will show “Preparing for the Holidays” on Monday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cloud Peak Bible church at 202 N. Sherman, Manderson.
The film is about how to survive the holidays during the grief process. A discussion will follow.
If you need a ride, call 272-4188 or 272-9513.

Zion announces MissionFest details
Zion Lutheran Church in Emblem will hold her Mission Fest on Sunday, Nov. 12, with regular worship at 10:30 a.m. and a taco lunch to follow at 12:30 p.m.
Pastor Andrew Richard of Casper will share a  presentation about Luther Classical College which is currently being established in Casper. A freewill offering will be taken. Everybody is welcome.