Support Veterans with green porch lights

“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right.” — Tony Robbins. 

Green lights are available in the foyer of the chamber. The lights are to show support for our military. If you take one, please display it where it may be seen from the street. The lights were donated by the chamber and Valley Hardware. 

Speaking of veterans, once again donations are sought for Christmas baskets to deployed military personnel. Donation jars are at Valley Hardware, Basin Pharmacy, Basin’s Market and Copper Corner Cafe.   We are looking to send them to soldiers with ties to our community. If you have a deployed service woman/man, please provide names and addresses to the chamber at basinchamber@gmail.com or bring them to the newspaper.  Items needed are female and male grooming items, sunscreen, reading materials, pens/pencils, notebooks, puzzle books, snacks (nothing that can spoil or melt). The items may be dropped off at the Riverside Schools or the chamber. 

We need help bringing totes for Little Shoppers up from the basement and into the chamber. It can be overwhelming so instead of doing it in one day, please let us know if you can come move a few boxes. The stairs are quite fun and not for the faint of heart. 

Chamber member news: 

• Basin Area Food Bank:  Adopt a Thanksgiving basket. Bags with lists of items sought for a dinner are available at Security State Bank and Healing Touch Massage. 

• Wyoming Retirement Center:  Wellness Screening (open to all) Friday, Oct. 25, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. No appointment necessary. A 12-hour fast is recommended. Halloween Carnival on Oct. 29, 6 p.m-8 p.m. $5 wristbands that will get you in and play unlimited games.  We will have a food court with hot dogs, chips, nachos, popcorn and caramel apples. 

• Friends of Medicine Lodge:  Nightmare at Medicine Lodge Creek, Oct. 26, starts at 4:30 p.m. with pumpkin carving and games. Haunted Hike, Truck ‘n’ Treat, Mama Z’s Pizza. (They are looking for trunkers and gamers to help). Call the office at 307-469-2234. 

• Town of Burlington: Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. Centennial Park. 

• Town of Basin:  Council Meeting, 7 p.m. Oct. 24. 

•Greybull Elks: Family Friday Night Dinner featuring cabbage burgers. Oct. 25, 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $12 per person. Contact Gretty at 307-272-0576. 

• Basin Rec: Punt, Pass and Kick competition, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. Registration opens at 3 p.m. Location Riverside Football Field   Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. at Riverside Football Field.   

• UW Extension: Tender Venison and Gourmet Sauces cooking demonstration class is being held at the First Baptist Church in Basin on Oct. 24 from 9-10:30 a.m. Come learn more about cooking venison and how to add new flavors to your dinner plate. The cost is free. Space is limited. Call (307) 568-4160 to reserve your spot today.

•Big Horn County School District Four: Beyond the Bell Information:   AM program: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. PM program: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.  Friday program: 12:25 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Questions or concerns? Please be in touch with Novaree.Christopherson@bgh4.k12.wy.us. 

• Town of Manderson: Trunk or Treat sponsored by Manderson PD, Oct. 31, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at town hall. Games and crafts.