Community Calendar

Little America Wyoming recently turned 90 - and instead of slowing down, it’s gearing up with a brand-new Travel Center nearly twice the size. Known for its famous 75-cent ice cream cones and quirky emperor penguin, the property is blending generational nostalgia with fresh upgrades. The reimagined Travel Center keeps beloved favorites while introducing upgraded amenities and offers like a dirty soda station, wood-fired pizza, a baked potato bar, sleek self-serve kiosks, and more.

To celebrate, Little America is hosting a two-day Grand Opening celebration for the community:
Friday, May 16: Drive-in movie & fireworks
Saturday, May 17: Classic car show, ribbon cutting, family activities, giveaways & more

This opera by Richard Strauss tells the story of Salome and her 7 dances for Herod and her reward for those dances.

Come on down for some tasty blues with DEW - Debby and Eric Wiltse

Laramie-based acoustic duo DEW

Described as "utterly distinctive and even innovative" by Billboard Magazine, Jackie Allen, American jazz vocalist, composer, and educator is renowned for her transcendent interpretations. A confident singer, risk-taking lyric interpreter who shades and caresses lines, she “puts a hip sheen on old shoes” reworking the music by top composers and arrangers. We invite you to join Trinkle Brass Works and Portable Masterpieces for a performance on Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 in Wheeler Concert Hall on the Casper College Campus for a one-of-a-kind star-themed blend of jazz and classical music. Performance is open to the public without charge.

Mike Block Trio, featuring Joe K. Walsh (mandolin/vocals) & Zachariah Hickman (bass/vocals), is led by cellist/singer/composer Mike Block, a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble. The trio fertilizes American roots music with contemporary and international influences, bringing an exciting and personal perspective to the acoustic music scene.

Cheyenne Audubon program May 20, 6:30 p.m.: Chris Madson, “From the Grass Up”
Cheyenne Audubon invites the public for a free program, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave., featuring guest speaker Chris Madson.
Chris, the retired, long-time, award-winning editor of Wyoming Wildlife magazine, will re-give his May 2024 Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon banquet talk, “From the Grass Up" that leads us through the fascinating history of the Audubon movement and highlights the Wyoming conservationists, such as Frank Bond, who were important in the early Audubon Society.
Chris's talk will be professionally recorded and archived for public access at the Wyoming Heritage Center.
For more information about this and other Cheyenne Audubon activities, please visit www.cheyenneaudubon.org.
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Join Us to Celebrate International Tea Day with the finest infusion of English tea lore and money smarts.

Tea-Talk & Financial Grace is a delightful blend of English tea ritual and practical financial wisdom—delivered in an interactive, relaxed, online workshop.

In a time of uncertainty, this gathering offers a calm, welcoming space to sip, connect, and gain confidence in your financial path.

Join the Center for Global Studies on May 22 for our first Centennial Speaker Series presentation of the year. We will be showcasing student international research from three amazing researchers:

Dr. Shawn Enriques: Consumerism in the Philippines
Gwendolyn Stout: Language Literacy in Okinawa
Naznin Huq: Bangladesh Women Political Participation

All are welcome. Email cgs@uwyo.edu for more information.

Event Details:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
4:30-6:00 pm
Centennial Library
27 2nd Street, Centennial, WY

Bring on spring with Dr. Julie Rieder of Science Kids as we stroll pastures along Big Goose Creek, watching and listening for birds as they migrate north to their summer nesting grounds. Learn some beginning birding skills, and build your confidence to tell warblers from finches from chickadees. Springtime is a great time to watch birds, with few leaves on the trees and birds all dressed up in their stunning breeding plumage.

Dress for weather; bring binoculars if you have them. We will have some, too.

When: Thursday, May 22, from 5-6 p.m.
Where: Meet at SCLT Big Goose Natural Area (14 Lane Ln, Sheridan).

Unplug is free fun for ages 2 to 102, and is a collaboration between Science Kids and Sheridan Community Land Trust