Community Calendar

Join the UW Heterodox Academy, Bridge USA, College Democrats, and Turning Point USA in a conversation with Alice Dreger, historian, journalist, and author. Dreger's book Gallileo's Middle Finger explores why truth-seeking matters. Founder of East Lansign Info, a nonprofit news site, Dreger now works with Heterodox Academy to support open conversations on college campuses.

Senior Science Fridays – Oct. 17, 10–11 a.m.
Seniors will take a guided tour of the UW Innovation Wyrkshop Makerspace before diving into a creative session, designing and stamping their own tote bags and crafting 3D-printed bag chains.

STEM-ology, a monthly series of themed science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) events for all ages, is in full swing this fall! Whether it is toddlers exploring the world through sensory play, seniors diving into hands-on science and creative projects, or families spending a Saturday experimenting and learning together, there’s something for everyone. Hosted through the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium, the Science Initiative Roadshow, and other UW partners, these free public events bring STEM to life with engaging activities designed to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and make learning fun.

Join the Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School (JHFFS) this summer for FREE youth fly fishing lessons in entomology, fly selection, fly casting, and more! Registration is required.

What: FREE youth fly fishing lessons in entomology, fly selection, fly casting, and more! (registration required)

When: Saturday, June 21; Saturday, July 5; Saturday, July 19; Saturday, August 2; Saturday, August 16; and Saturday, August 30. All sessions take place at the Schoolhouse from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

Where: Meet at 3:30 at Stilson Lot (Village Transit Center) in Jackson, Wyoming

Who: Open to all youth interested in learning fly fishing techniques and skills

How: Register for free using this link: https://jhflyfishingschool.com/youth-fly-fishing-seminar/

This program was made possible in part with support from the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Established in 1939, the IGFA is a global nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices. With members in more than 100 countries, the IGFA is the world’s leading authority on sport fishing and maintains the global database of game fish world records and angling rules. Through education, research, advocacy, and angler recognition, the IGFA strives to ensure the future of fishing and sustainable fisheries around the world. To learn more or become a member, visit www.igfa.org.

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

Come into Snow Deep and print-your-own seasonal print-ready design. $24 buy a shirt, $10 bring your own. No registration needed.

Join the Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School (JHFFS) this summer for FREE youth fly fishing lessons in entomology, fly selection, fly casting, and more! Registration is required.

What: FREE youth fly fishing lessons in entomology, fly selection, fly casting, and more! (registration required)

When: Saturday, June 21; Saturday, July 5; Saturday, July 19; Saturday, August 2; Saturday, August 16; and Saturday, August 30. All sessions take place at the Schoolhouse from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

Where: Meet at 3:30 at Stilson Lot (Village Transit Center) in Jackson, Wyoming

Who: Open to all youth interested in learning fly fishing techniques and skills

How: Register for free using this link: https://jhflyfishingschool.com/youth-fly-fishing-seminar/

This program was made possible in part with support from the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Established in 1939, the IGFA is a global nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices. With members in more than 100 countries, the IGFA is the world’s leading authority on sport fishing and maintains the global database of game fish world records and angling rules. Through education, research, advocacy, and angler recognition, the IGFA strives to ensure the future of fishing and sustainable fisheries around the world. To learn more or become a member, visit www.igfa.org.

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

In this fun, live class, we will use a variety of textiles (wool, cotton, silk, and poly-blend) hooked onto a burlap backing from a pattern of your own design. We can explore flowers, landscapes, animals, and domestic scenes as subjects and stitch them into our patterns with a range of textures and tones. In this workshop, local artist Alissa Ehrenkranz will cover the elements of design, an introduction to color theory, textile characteristics, and how to plan a design to hook. You will leave with your project started and a plan for finishing it.

This class will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. on October 28, in the Museum Classroom.

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.

-$50 per Live In-Person Class
-Limited to the first 20 participants

Join the Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School (JHFFS) this summer for FREE youth fly fishing lessons in entomology, fly selection, fly casting, and more! Registration is required.

What: FREE youth fly fishing lessons in entomology, fly selection, fly casting, and more! (registration required)

When: Saturday, June 21; Saturday, July 5; Saturday, July 19; Saturday, August 2; Saturday, August 16; and Saturday, August 30. All sessions take place at the Schoolhouse from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

Where: Meet at 3:30 at Stilson Lot (Village Transit Center) in Jackson, Wyoming

Who: Open to all youth interested in learning fly fishing techniques and skills

How: Register for free using this link: https://jhflyfishingschool.com/youth-fly-fishing-seminar/

This program was made possible in part with support from the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Established in 1939, the IGFA is a global nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices. With members in more than 100 countries, the IGFA is the world’s leading authority on sport fishing and maintains the global database of game fish world records and angling rules. Through education, research, advocacy, and angler recognition, the IGFA strives to ensure the future of fishing and sustainable fisheries around the world. To learn more or become a member, visit www.igfa.org.

Riot Act, Inc. Presents: Acting Level 3 – Adult Education Workshop
Sundays: November 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 | 1:30–4:30 PM
Riot Act Studio @ Center for the Arts
Register now at www.riotactinc.org

Looking to deepen your acting skills and unlock new layers of creative expression?

Acting Level 3 is designed for those with some prior experience who are ready to go further. This five-session workshop explores performance through the lens of acting technique and improvisation, helping you better understand your physical and verbal presence while learning how imagination, language, and movement come together on stage.

Instructor BJ Hanford brings a wealth of experience to the class, including 22 years as a professional actor, singer, and dancer in New York City, followed by a decade of directing, choreographing, and teaching at Dancers’ Workshop. After a 15-year detour in the culinary world, BJ is back on stage and passionately committed to supporting Riot Act’s community-based arts education.

Tuition: Just $450 for the full workshop (15 hours total)
Minimum of 6 participants required to run

Some acting experience or previous Riot Act acting classes required
Teens and adults welcome

Spots are limited — bring a friend and join us!
Sign up today at www.riotactinc.org