Youth musicians win competition
Local sisters Elizabeth, Mary and Naomi Erickson have garnered first place honors in several music competitions in the last two months. Traveling from Star Valley to Rexburg, Laramie and St. George, the girls have made their mark in the music…
Stand4Kind launches Lemon Challenge initiative
Lincoln County School District #2 students and staff are choosing to embrace a culture of increased kindness through the Stand4Kind organizations “Lemon Challenge” that is rolling out this month. Local youth advocate, Maggon Osmond, has partnered with Stand4Kind to bring…
Salt River Community Theater swings for the fences with “Damn Yankees”
Salt River Community Theater opens “Damn Yankees” Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Ford Theatre. Considered a true American Broadway classic, “Damn Yankees” will run eight performances this season with shows on November 13, 14, 15 and 17,…
Star Valley celebrates 50 years of local Messiah productions
This December, the Star Valley arts community celebrates 50 years of presenting George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” as a Christmas tradition in the Valley. Organizers have issued a call for musicians, both instrumental and vocal. Additional plans include collaboration with the…
Berean Bible Fellowship hosts Kid’s Zone
Children ages three to 12 are invited to the Berean Bible Fellowship Kid’s Zone event on Friday, November 7 at 439 Washington in downtown Afton for an evening of food, crafts and entertainment. Parents can leave their children for a…
Star Valley Branch Library hosts live “Clue” event
The Star Valley Branch Library in Afton is hosting a Halloween event offering a live Clue-inspired experience with activities for patrons on Friday, October 31 from noon to 6 p.m. Guests of all ages from toddlers through adults are invited…
Emmanuel Bible hosts annual Fall Festival
Star Valley’s Emmanuel Bible Church is hosting the annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. at 53 Tyler Lane, off US-89 north of Thayne. Guests can enjoy a fall celebration in the warmth of neighborly association, food,…
Nature’s path to wholeness: Five years of a hike each week
Healing is elusive when the ache of loss settles into the heart of a grieving parent. Grey days pass with deafening silence in the absence of a child’s laughter and the brilliance of his smile. Pain consumes the future without…
Iron Man athlete McCallister speaks at SVHS
Motivational speaker, author, athlete and double amputee, Kacey McCallister, is returning to Star Valley for his second visit this fall. McCallister is scheduled to present an inspirational message to Lincoln County School District #2 secondary students on October 27-28. Additionally,…
Marching Braves earn caption awards at State Competition
Star Valley High School’s Marching Braves emerged from the Wyoming State Marching Band Competition on Saturday, October 18 with caption awards in Color Guard and Marching, an ‘Excellent’ rating, and a silver medal in the 3A division. The Marching…