Christmas lights up now…then turn on after Thanksgiving

 An entire sea of water can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can’t put you down unless you allow it to get inside you. 

A Christmas light fairy was seen putting up Christmas lights at the fairgrounds, at county road/bridge and the post office. Not to worry though, she was questioned and confessed the lights wouldn’t be turned on until after Thanksgiving. She was just taking advantage of the weather. What a great reminder to get your Christmas lights up now so they will be ready to turn on in time for Basin’s Home for the Holidays, Nov. 28. The courthouse crew has already started preparing for their lights. If you need solar or battery-operated lights, please let us know. We know some people don’t have an outdoor outlet. The chamber fairy will gladly help put up lights if you need help. 

Since Christmas has been brought up... a great holiday gift, one that cements your legacy in Basin’s heritage, is a brick or paver in the Basin Heritage Commons. Imagine seeing your grandparents’ or parents’ names as you walk through the Commons. Or your business or brand or your children’s names. The information and form are available at the Basin Republican Rustler or South Big Horn Water District. The chamber is assisting in getting the opportunity out. Call Barbara Anne at 307-272-6844 or email basinchamber@gmail.com.   

Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas parade form is available as is the Christmas Bazaar Vendor Form. They are in the foyer of the chamber which is open 24/7. Parade forms are also at Basin Town Hall. 

Chamber membership lunch this Thursday at noon. Lasagna, Real Good Gluten Free garlic bread and cinnamon rolls. 

Chamber member news: 

• St. Andrews: Neat Repeat Thrift Store open Saturday Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

 • BCAC: Tuesday. Nov. 17 BCAC Trivia Night 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ballroom second floor. $10 Adults. $5 Students. Must be 14. Friday, Nov. 20 tree set-up for Festival of Trees. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Contact Carmen 307-899-0446 for info. Sunday, Nov. 22 Basin Area Music Class Recital, 4 p.m. Refreshments following in Ballroom. Festival of Trees Open after Recital for viewing /voting/bidding. Monday, Nov. 23 BCAC Festival of Trees viewing/ voting/bidding 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 • Basin First Baptist:  Community turkey drive for the Basin Food Pantry. Bring turkeys 13 pounds and under to the back door of the chamber on November 17, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

• Basin Rec: Clothing giveaway, November 13 and 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community center. Men’s and children’s clothes most needed. 

 • Security State Bank/Basin’s Market/Basin Area Food Pantry: Collecting food for the Thanksgiving baskets. Pick up bags and list at SSB or Basin’s Market.   

• Town of Basin: Council meeting, November 12, 7 p.m. at town hall. Home for the Holidays, November 28. 

 • Greybull Rec: Dodgeball Day, Friday, Nov. 13, 12:30 -2:30 p.m. 

 • Hyattville Community Center: Available for weddings, receptions, parities, anniversaries, meetings. 

• Big Horn County 4-H: Warm up dinner and fundraiser, November 20 at the Greybull Elks. Tickets are $20 per person or $75 for a family. Silent and live auction. 307-272-0576. 

• The Burlington Schools: Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Wednesday, Nov. 11. Parents are encouraged to come participate with their child’s teacher. Please get on as soon as possible to schedule your times. Enter the following web address into your browser window: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Burlington_Schools Feel free to call the office if you need any help with this, 307-762-3334.

 • Greybull Community Outreach Thrift Store: It’s that time of year; we are taking applicants for our Star tree of giving. The tree is designed to help children that may not have much of a Christmas without the help.  Come in and fill out a form and we will get it put on our tree, 440 Greybull Ave in Greybull  

• Shell Community Center: Shell Christmas Festival, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.