Goshen County Chamber Of Commerce Schedule - June 25 – July 6, 2009

June 8 Through July 1 - High School Summer School, Goshen County School District.

June 24-25 - Wyoming Community College Commission Meeting, Eastern Wyoming College, 3200 West C St., Torrington. Joint meeting of EWC Trustees and Commissioners Wednesday, 7 p.m. in Dolores Kaufman Boardroom. Work session, Thursday, 9 a.m., cafeteria. Business meeting Thursday, 1:30 p.m., cafeteria. Contact Holly Branham (307) 532-8303.

June 25 - Wyoming Jr. Hereford Association Jr. Hereford Field Days, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Goshen County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 7078 Fairgrounds Road (Hwy 26 West), Torrington. Contact Chrissy Ochsner (307) 532-3282.

June 25 - Small Business Development Consultations, Goshen County Chamber office, 350 W 21st Ave., Torrington. Anya Petersen-Frey, with WyomingEntrepreneur.BIZ of the Small Business Development Center in Cheyenne will meet with those interested in starting a business or current business owners seeking advice. Free and confidential. Call the Chamber (307) 532-3879 for an appointment.

June 25 - Cancelled - Goshen County Workforce Alliance Lunch Meeting, noon-1 p.m., Eastern Wyoming College Community Training Center. Meetings are free and open to the public. EWC will provide lunch. Contact (307) 532-3879.

June 26 - EWC Pre-registration Fall Semester, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., EWC Campus, 3200 West C St., Torrington. Students will have the opportunity to take the COMPASS placement exam to ensure placement into appropriate English, reading, and math courses. Test costs $15 and students should take a calculator. Parents are invited to attend the program “You and Your Student” while students are testing. Advisors will be available to assist students with class registration. Lunch provided for students and their families 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Financial aid staff will be available to assist with the financial aid process. Register early for the pre-registration sessions. Space is limited. Call Deb Doren at (307) 532-8230 or go to ewc.wy.edu.

June 26 - Public Hearing on Housing, 10 a.m.-noon, Eastern Wyoming College, Tebbet Building, Room 270, 3200 W C St., Torrington. The State invites all citizens, public agencies and other interested parties to review housing, economic development, community development and homeless needs; review the proposed use of funds, review past program performance and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and provide comments. To review the draft program documents before the hearing, visit www.wyomingcda.com and www.wyomingbusiness.org. For more information contact WCDA at (307) 265-0603

June 26 - Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 3-6 p.m., Goshen Care Center Alzheimer’s Unit, 2009 Laramie St., Torrington. Everyone is welcome at this open house for the new Alzheimer’s Unit at Goshen Care Center. Ribbon Cutting 1:30 p.m., Formal Dedication 2 p.m. Contact Goshen County Chamber (307) 532-3879.

June 26 - Goshen Community Theatre Children’s Workshop Showcase, 7 p.m., EWC Fine Arts Auditorium, 3200 West C St., Torrington. Children perform the work of Shel Silverstien. Free admission, 45 minute show. Contact (307) 532-8213.

June 26-28 - Wyoming Cutting Horse Association Cutting, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (set-up Friday), Goshen County Fairgrounds, 7078 Fairgrounds Road (Highway 26 West), Torrington, WY. Contact WCHA president Dick Mulligan (307) 733-5961. Website http://wyomingcha.com/.

June 27 - LaGrange Mini Fair & Rodeo, LaGrange, WY. Enjoy this experience of cowboy entertainment. This full day of fun includes a pancake breakfast, pet parade, gymkhana, ranch rodeo, bull riding, wild cow milking, stick horse race, boot race, lunch, dinner, dunk tank, street dance and much more. Afternoon events $4 adults, $2 ages 5-14; Evening events $6 adults, $5 ages 5-14; Mini Fair Buttons good for all arena events $8 adults, $5 ages 5-14. Calcutta Friday, June 26, 8 p.m., Dead Horse Saloon, for Ranch Rodeo and Barrel Racing. Contact Cathy Stoddard, LaGrange town office (307) 834-2466 or (307) 834-2237.

June 27 - Wyoming Department of Corrections Golf Tournament, Torrington Municipal Golf Course. Social and Dinner to be held June 26, 6 p.m., Cottonwood Country Club, with karaoke and a DJ to follow at the Days Inn. June 27, 8 a.m., shotgun start. The tournament is intended to boost morale, increase wellness and encourage camaraderie within the Department of Corrections and the community.

June 30 - Bake Sale, 9 a.m. – noon (or until items are gone), Wagons West Realty, 1933 Main St., Torrington. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. Contact (307) 532-3771.

July 2 - Athletic Acceleration Program, North Platte Physical Therapy, Torrington. Program is offered to area middle school and high school athletes to help enhance sports performance. Sessions will start July 2 and run every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8-9 a.m. for 4 weeks. Cost: $125 for 4 weeks. Contact Marnie or Tara (307) 532-5355.

July 3 - Fireworks display, dusk, Community Building, LaGrange. There will also be an ice cream social before the fireworks at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by LaGrange Fire Department. Free-will donations accepted to support fire department. Contact (307) 834-2466.

July 3-5 - Western States Cutting Horse Association, 8 a.m. all three days, Goshen County Fairgrounds, 7078 Fairgrounds Road (Highway 26 West), Torrington. Spectators admitted free. Contact Clark Jeary (308) 458-8917.

July 4 - Independence Day

July 4 - Fireworks display, dusk, South of Highway 26 across from Ten Pin Tropics (800 E Valley Rd.), Torrington. Monetary donations to pay for fireworks accepted at City Hall. Contact (307) 532-5666.

July 4 - Annual Frontier Fourth of July Celebration, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fort Laramie National Historic Site. The day will be packed with events and will offer something for everyone. Events include: Military flag raising ceremony and cannon firing (9:30 a.m.); Old-time childrens games (10 a.m.); 38 gun salute (noon); Living history presentation about culture and warrior traditions of Northern Plains Tribes (12:45); Trotter equestrian drill team (2 p.m.); Historic weapons demonstration (3:30); Junior Soldier Drill for kids aged 7-12 (4:30 p.m.); Retreat parade, cannon firing, lowering of the flag (5:15 p.m.). Throughout the day visitors can see a variety of living history stations and craft demonstrations and taste free samples of army bread. The Goshen County Chapter of Relay for Life will be selling hamburgers, chips, and drinks. Rootbeer and sarsaparilla will also be available in the 1883 Soldiers Bar. Contact Ft. Laramie NHS (307) 837-2221.

July 6 Through July 29 - Middle School and Elementary School Summer School, Goshen County School District.