Community Calendar

On the first Sunday of every month year-round, Museum admission is FREE for area locals. January First Sunday special programming will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This star-themed event will include an information booth and star projection from Wyoming Stargazing, a musical performance from Joe Hunt, and a 3-D constellation craft for all ages.

On the first Sunday of winter months, the National Museum of Wildlife Art organizes a family-friendly day with special programs and events connected to the exhibitions on view.

First Sundays is Generously Sponsored by Bank of Jackson Hole & Lawrence Finch.

Riot Act, Inc. Presents: Salon Sundays
Starting September 21 | Sundays, 5–7 PM | Riot Act Studio @ Center for the Arts

Are you brimming with creative energy? Looking for a welcoming space to develop new work, connect with fellow artists, or just get inspired? Salon is for you.

This weekly gathering is a supportive environment for performers, writers, directors, and all kinds of creatives to share ideas, test material, and build community. Salon includes acting exercises, movement expression, scene study, vulnerability work, and fostering the creative process. Whether you have a project in progress or are simply seeking artistic connection, you’ll find space here to grow and explore.

Reserve your spot at riotactinc.org

Sometimes all you need is the right connection and a little inspiration. Well, what are you waiting for? Come find both at our free monthly networking event. You never know...

Entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders are constantly pushing beyond their comfort zones,making high-stakes decisions, taking financial and reputational risks, and stepping into uncertainty where fear is often an unavoidable companion. While courage is celebrated in entrepreneurship, the internal struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, and pressure is rarely discussed openly. Learning to face fear head-on and use it productively can be the difference between hesitation and decisive, confident leadership.

Join us at Chance Meetings on Monday, January 5th to start the year with a powerful shift in mindset by learning how to harness the power of fear. Jason Ochs, a trial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience, teaches professionals how to overcome uncertainty and self-doubt in high-pressure situations. Through years of courtroom experience, he has developed a proven, four-step process, battle-tested where the stakes are highest, that transforms fear into fuel for growth and performance.

Jason’s methodology was born from witnessing how stress and anxiety could derail even the most capable individuals during depositions and cross-examinations. His approach prepared people to become mentally and emotionally resilient under pressure. Now, Jason is bringing this powerful framework beyond the courtroom, sharing practical tools that help individuals channel fear into focus, clarity, and strength.

Read to a dog! Children ages 5-12 are invited to join Ruff Readers every first and third Tuesday 3:30 to 4:30pm in Teton County Library's Youth Auditorium. Reading aloud to dogs has proven to help kids develop reading skills, increase enthusiasm for reading, promote confidence and teach them how to interact with animals.
Questions? Want to get involved? Please email info@tcpetpartners.org.

In this live class, learn the art of block printing as you carve your own unique designs on rubber blocks and hand-print them onto a cotton bandana from artist Jane Lavino. In this workshop, you’ll explore basic carving techniques, experiment with pattern and composition, and create a wearable piece of art. Leave with a custom-printed bandana and the skills to continue block printing at home.

Make it Wild courses are open to adults and young adults with beginner to intermediate abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during this interactive program.
-Limited to the first 20 participants

About the artist:
Jane Lavino is the Sugden Chief Curator of Education at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. She and her team of educators make fine art relevant and accessible to diverse audiences. In addition to her work at the Museum, Jane has served on panels and taught workshops to promote arts education throughout Wyoming. She is a Wyoming certified K-12 art educator. Her personal arts practice is printmaking. Jane sells her art prints at art fairs and bazaars regionally. Jane’s academic degrees are in visual arts and cultural anthropology.

☕ Coffee & Connections
•Wednesday, January 7
•Wednesday, January 21
📍CCPL Atrium | 9:30–11:30AM

Join us at your library on the first and third Wednesday of each month starting January 7 for good company, light refreshments, and engaging conversations about contemporary issues — all in a relaxed, welcoming setting!

Corner Studio: Wavy Ceramic Charcuterie Platter
We’re kicking off the year with a groovy yet elegant craft that will leave you craving more! Join us for an evening of designing stylized charcuterie boards
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 5:30-7:30PM
Adult (18+)
$25/Members
$35/Not-Yet-Members
Light refreshments provided, BYOB

Campbell County Public Library is proud to host Spirit of Carl Sandburg: The People's Poet in His Own Words, a emotive and poignant one-man performance by actor and historian Max Walter, on Thursday, January 8 at 6:30pm.

Max Walter brings the words and world of Carl Sandburg (1878–1967) to life through an immersive monologue that blends Sandburg’s poetry, personal letters, folk music, and historical storytelling. He created this Sandburg-estate endorsed play in 2019 after discovering a collection of Sandburg’s complete poems. He later secured permissions to impersonate the poet's likeness as well as present his copyrighted materials. Using 85% of Sandburg’s own words, Walter embodies the Pulitzer Prize–winning poet’s reflections on beauty, democracy, time, music, family, mortality, and the American spirit.

Known as “The People’s Poet,” Sandburg wrote in the language of the everyday American, capturing the voices of both industrial workers and rural farmers. His body of work spans poetry, biography, music, fiction, history, and children’s literature—making him one of the most prolific literary figures in American history.

The performance will also highlight Sandburg’s deep admiration for Abraham Lincoln. Sandburg devoted years to researching and writing a six-volume Lincoln biography and often spoke about the former president’s lasting influence on American democracy.

Join us for an evening of poetry, music, and storytelling that celebrates the life and legacy of a writer who continually reminded Americans of their national identity. The event is free and open to the public.

Winter Opening Reception
Friday, January 9
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Nicolaysen Art Museum, 400 E. Collins Dr, Casper
Admission: $5 per person | $10 per family | Free for NIC Members
Celebrate the opening day of five new exhibitions at The Nicolaysen Art Museum. Guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments and explore:
• Shoulders of Giants by David K. Klarén
• Casper Photography Association
• Portraits from The Collection
• Art of Downtown Casper
• Snowy Evening from The Collection
All are welcome.
https://www.thenic.org/events/winter-opening-reception

The Community Volunteer Fair is a resource event to find volunteer opportunities within the community. We will have 30+ Organizations to speak with about their volunteer opportunities, along with three vendors: Ranch Eats, The Florista, and Gentle Perch. There will be door prizes, free cocoa and cider (while supplies last), and a pop-up blood drive through Vitalant.

The event will take place on Saturday, January 10th from 11am-3pm at the Laramie County Senior Services Center. We have opportunities for all ages, come find your next adventure!