Community Calendar: June 26, 2019

Posted 6/28/19

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Community Calendar: June 26, 2019

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June 28

Celebrating Holly Branham

TORRINGTON – Join in honoring Holly Branham’s retirement at the Eastern Wyoming College, in the president’s office, 3200 West C Street, Torrington. Retirement celebration is from 10 a.m. to noon.

June 28

Ribbon cutting scheduled for Valley Motor Supply

TORRINGTON – At 5 p.m. on June 28, there will be a ribbon cutting and, also an open house and business after hours for Valley Motor Supply at 420 West Valley Road, Torrington. Contact Chad or Carol at 307-532-216.

June 28

Fundraising dinner

TORRINGTON – There will be a fundraising dinner Friday, June 28 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the American Lefion Travis Snow Post 5 (2102 Main Street). They will be serving spaghetti and meatballs or chicken alfredo, along with salad  and desert. Price is $8 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under. To go orders are welcome.

Stay and join them for karaoke at 8 p.m., downstairs.

Proceeds will help cover expense for a new karaoke system for the American Legion in Torrington.

July 3

LaGrange Fireworks

Ice cream social begins at 6 p.m. at the Community Building, M Street, LaGrange, and fireworks at dark. All are welcome. Free will donation that goes to funding next year’s fireworks.

July 4

Closures

Eastern Wyoming College and their fitness center will be closed Thursday July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Offices and fitness center will reopen on Friday, July 5.

July 8

Ribbon cutting scheduled for Cobblestone Hotel & Suites

TORRINGTON – At 12 p.m. on July 8, there will be a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Cobblestone Hotel & Suites at 1306 Main Street, Torrington. Contact Sylvain Martel at 307-532-1033 for further information.

July 13

EWC Community Education announces Colorado Rockies bus trip

TORRINGTON – The Community Education office at Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington has scheduled a bus trip to see the Colorado Rockies vs. the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, July 13.

Cheer on the Rockies as they play the Cincinnati Reds. Game time is 6:10 p.m. The cost of this trip only covers the price of admission, dinner is on your own, but your ticket comes with a $10 added value that can be used at almost all of the permanent food and beverage stands in the ball park. Tickets to this game will have a great view down on third base.        

The cost of this trip is $70 with a paid registration deadline of June 28. The bus will leave EWC at 1:30 p.m. and return around 11:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Donna White at the EWC Community Education office at 307-532-8323.

July 13

Shakespeare tour at Pioneer Park

TORRINGTON – The Wyoming Shakespeare Company has added Torrington to their tour this summer. The troupe will be performing William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at Pioneer Park on Saturday, July 13 at 6 p.m.

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, it presents the story of a young girl who, thinking her brother has drowned and that she is all alone in the world, disguises herself as a young man to gain employment as a servant. Her ruse causes everyone around her to fall in love with someone or another on false premises. Hilariousness ensues.

Please bring a folding chair, support the professional and the young Wyoming actors, and enjoy your Shakespeare.

July 16

Ribbon cutting scheduled for Cobblestone Hotel & Suites

TORRINGTON – At 4 p.m. July 16, there will be a ribbon cutting and business after hours for Clark & Associates at 320 East Valley Road, Torrington. For more information, contact Bethany at 307-575-0476.

July 20

First Fort Laramie Official Sorehead Day

Don’t miss the exciting first-time event, July 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Laramie Information Center. There will be down home activities, riveting competitions, prizes, food, a band and street dance.

July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21

Torrington Cruise Night

TORRINGTON – Come “cruise main” this summer. Cars, trucks, motor bikes – whatever is your pleasure – can cruise from 6-10 p.m. Those interested in joining the cruisin’ like the old days are asked to meet at 21st and East A by the public restroom parking lot. 

Points of turn around will include 23rd and Main, Fresh Foods south parking lot, and the Traval Terminal parking lot.

Further questions can be directed to Mark Weis at 532-4815.

Aug. 3 – 10

Goshen County Fair

TORRINGTON – Event details at www.goshencounty.org

Aug. 14

Regional West Community Health Offers Free Fall-Prevention Course

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― Regional West Community Health and the Scotts Bluff County Health Department will offer a free seven-week fall-prevention class for people age 55 and older beginning Aug. 14 at The Residency in Scottsbluff.

The Stepping On program provides information, skills, and exercises to reduce the risk of accidental falls.  The free classes are helpful to any adult over 55 years old who has had a fall in the past year, has a fear of falling, lives at home, and does not suffer from dementia.

Participants learn how to spot risks, how to make their homes safer, and how to use regular activity to improve balance and coordination. Classes cover strength training, vision, balance, medications, safe footwear, and potential fall hazards.

Stepping On classes will be held on Wednesdays, Aug. 14 through Sept. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Residency, Scottsbluff.

The registration deadline is Aug. 6, but early registration is advised as enrollment is limited. To register for Stepping On, call Regional West Community Health at 308-630-1580.

Aug. 13-18

Wyoming State Fair

DOUGLAS – Event details at www.wystatefair.com

The Torrington Telegram welcomes submissions for the weekly Calendar of Events. To have an event or activity placed on the calendar, please email detailed information including date, time and location, along with a brief description of the event, to the editor at bwood@torringtontelegram.com. Groups and organizations are responsible for alerting the Torrington Telegram to any changes, updates or cancellations in event schedules, location or
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