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Janet Erickson

World-class clarinetist presents concert, visits schools in LCSD No. 2

• Igor Begelman comes to Star Valley through the Piatigorsky Foundation. Igor Begelman, a renowned Ukrainian clarinetist, visited Star Valley last week through the programming of the Piatigorsky Foundation, presenting a concert at the Ford Theatre, and workshops at Osmond…

Afton Town Council signs proclamation supporting art and funding of the arts

• Proclamation stands behind the history of art in the valley and supports art access for generations to come. In the October meeting of the Afton Town Council On Tuesday, October 10, Mayor Jeff Jensen and council members signed a…

African Children’s Choir performs in Thayne this Friday

• The choir accepts “Love Offerings” to fund education for thousands of impoverished African children. Twenty African children, ages seven to twelve, are bringing their vibrant music, costumes, and smiles to the Emmanuel Bible Church at 53 Tyler Lane in…

Favored Country Music duo returns to Ford this weekend

• Bailey has landed in the New Country Artist top 10. Country Music duo Jeneen Terrana and J. Marc Bailey are returning to Afton in concert at the historic Ford Theatre, Saturday, October 14, at 7.p.m. “J. Marc and Jeneen…

Star Valley VFW seeking volunteers to create a scout troop

• Scouts would meet at the VFW post building in Afton. Star Valley’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4797 in Afton is hoping to organize a scout troop in the upper valley area to support youth and families in strengthening…

LCSD No. 2 schools receive report card

• Every single school is meeting or exceeding State expectations. Lincoln County School District No. 2 has received its report card.  Just like students, the District receives an evaluation from the State of Wyoming that outlines how well the District…

Wyoming celebrates National GEAR UP Week

• GEAR UP Wyoming serves 60 students in the Star Valley area. GEAR UP.  It’s a grant-funded national program offered to students interested in preparing for post high school education.  Students in Lincoln County School District No. 2 who are…

Spooktacular Harvest Craft Fair returns to Thayne this weekend

• Spooktacular’s 10th anniversary! Star Valley’s crafting community is gathering Saturday, October 7 in the Thayne Community Center for the annual Spooktacular Harvest Craft Fair.  Doors open at 9 a.m. and festivities will continue until 3 p.m. Every year, the…

Libertas International: Forging the path to freedom one survivor at a time

• Prevent Trafficking. Recover Victims. Empower Survivors. Dominican Republic, 2009-2011. A young American missionary, Elder Tyler Schwab from Star Valley, who was serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was shocked and sickened by…

Auditions for “The Forgotten Carols” are scheduled for October 6-7

• Opportunities are available for solo and choral participants. Auditions for the 2023 Salt River Arts Christmas production of “The Forgotten Carols,” are taking place Friday and Saturday, October 6-7 from 7-9 p.m. at the Ford Theatre in Afton. Available…