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Email: goriverton@gmail.com
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🏛️ RIVERTON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS are on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, January 7. City Council Chambers, Riverton City Hall at 816 N. Federal Blvd.
CLICK HERE to watch via YouTube and for an agenda.
For the City Calendar, click here.
For updates, visit their Facebook page.
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🎶 RIVERTON MUSIC JAMS are on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 900 E. Sunset. For more information and updates, visit the Riverton Music & Dance Jam Facebook page.
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🏫 FREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #25:
CLICK HERE for the FCSD #25 Event calendar.
CLICK HERE for the FCSD #25 District calendar.
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The RAC will be open for Winter Break! Here are the hours:
Monday 12/30
6a-8a Lap Swim
8:30a-10:30a Open Swim
12:15p-1:15p Lap Swim
2p-4p Rec Swim
6p-8p Rec Swim
12/31-1/1 CLOSED for the Holiday
$4 adults / $2 students & Seniors / 4&U free with a paid guardian
Children under 8 or non swimmers of any age must be accompanied by a guardian
Children 3&U must have a guardian 15 and older in the water with them.
https://www.facebook.com/@rivertonaquaticcenter/
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WRTA: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
WRTA Service Update: Changes Coming January 6, 2025
To ensure sustainable and efficient service for our community, WRTA will temporarily suspend the Yellow Line and revert to the Purple and Orange Line schedules starting Monday, January 6, 2025.
What’s Staying the Same?
All bus stops introduced over the past year will still be served.
Why the Change?
This adjustment helps us address financial realities, staffing needs, and feedback, ensuring we can continue to grow and improve Fremont County’s transit system.
“We’re committed to building a stronger, more sustainable future for public transportation,” said Tim Nichols, WRTA Director.
Stay tuned! The updated schedules will be released in the coming weeks.
Questions? Contact WRTA Dispatch at (307) 856-9782 or visit www.gowrta.com for more info.
Thank you for riding with us and supporting public transit in Fremont County!
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R-RECREATION Classes & Events, visit: rrecreation.com
We are getting ready for spring programs, and our brochure will be out in early January! However, don't miss out on the programs we currently have open including Junior Wrestling and Safe Sitters, both taking place during Christmas break!
Links to everything below!
Junior Wrestling: www.rrecreation.com/jr-wrestling.cfm
Safe Sitters: www.rrecreation.com/safe-sitters-essential-with-cpr.cfm
Tot Time: www.rrecreation.com/tot-time.cfm
Playmaker Basketball: www.rrecreation.com/playmaker-basketball-league.cfm
Publishing Your Passion: www.rrecreation.com/publishing-your-passion.cfm
CWC Theater:
www.rrecreation.com/bright-star.cfm
www.rrecreation.com/seven-brides-for-seven-brother.cfm
Hunter's Safety: www.rrecreation.com/hunters-safety.cfm
National Girls & Women in Sports Day: www.rrecreation.com/national-girls-and-women-in-sports-day.cfm
Riverton Babe Ruth: www.rrecreation.com/riverton-babe-ruth.cfm
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CSSHA WINTER SHOWDOWN: TEAM SORTING CLINIC & JACKPOT
Saturday January 4 9am warmup, 10am-4pm Clinic
Sunday January 5 9am warmup, 10-Noon Clinic, 1pm Jackpot
Cost: $40/day or $55 for both clinic days. $20 for Jackpot. To enter Jackpot you must attend at least one clinic day. Buckle for Adult and Youth winners.
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THE GOLD BISON FOUNDATION is putting on their second BINGO event! Come join us Saturday, January 25 from 2-4PM at St. Margaret's for a fun-filled afternoon of BINGO, cash prizes, and community support. $5 a card or 6 cards for $25. Don't miss out on the event!
On Facebook
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AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONSTITUTIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
Over $203,500 in scholarships can be awarded each year!
Riverton Post 19 will have their Oratorical Contest Sunday February 2nd, 2025 at 1:00 at the Veterans Hall, 417 East Main. All Information for the contest can be found at https://www.legion.org/.../youth-programs/oratorical-contest Open to all students from 9th to 12th grade. Fill in the form in this link and mail to American Legion attn: oratorical contest, PO Box 1017, Riverton WY, 82501. Any questions call Commander Nancy Eustice at (307) 851-7280.
CLICK HERE for the form
AL Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WYPost19
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SAVE THE DATE: STARS OF TOMORROW 2025 - Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Stars of Tomorrow talent show for K-12 youths. The show starts at 1 pm. Tickets at the door will be $5 per person, up to $20 per family of 4 or more (2 adults, 2 children). Dress Rehearsal starts at 9 am. For more information and updates, visit the Riverton Kiwanis Facebook page.
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🐾 AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM PAWS FOR LIFE: We will no longer be posting photos of impounded animals. We have been having trouble with people trying to claim animals as their own when they are not. Thankfully, in these scenarios, we've had true owners who have contacted us with photos of the animal at home so that we could decipher true owners. We will still be putting short descriptions of the impounded animals, but proof with photos and/or vet records will be required to pick them up. As always, rabies certificates are needed to pick up your impounded animals, or extra fees apply.
We will post pictures when the animals have completed their 5-day Stray Hold and are available for adoption. Thank you for your understanding as we work through how to successfully accomplish this task.
On Facebook
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WIND RIVER CARES WARMING HUT is now open 24/7 until the end of the season in May! It is located behind 789, south of Riverton, and provides housing for both men and women. For more details, please contact 307.438.3370 or 307.438.3421.
**Rising Eagles Family Shelter** is available for families who need housing. To get on the waiting list or for additional information, please contact them at 307.438.0534.
If you are a veteran experiencing homelessness, **Volunteers of America** can help. Please call 307.436.0436 to find out about the resources available.
Let's work together to support one another and make a difference in our community! Let's get the word out to the community!
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LIONS CLUB OF RIVERTON: WE WANT YOUR OLD GLASSES! Please let us know if we can help you dispose of your old glasses! Reuseable eyewear will be sent to other communities to give the gift of better sight to those who may not have other access to corrective lenses.
Message them on Facebook or if you would like to contribute! They also have a drop box at the Riverton Post Office.
Email: rivertonlionsclub@gmail.com
On Facebook: LionsRivertonWyoming
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***NOTICE*** Applications are now available at the Fremont County Assessor's Office for the Long Term Homeowners Exemption (HB003). Qualification requirements are as follows:
• Applicant must be 65 or older at the time the application is submitted
• Applicant has paid property taxes in the state of Wyoming for 25 years or more
• Applicant owns and resides in the home for 8 or more months out of the year
This exemption will not be in effect until 2025.
The application must be completed in full before submission.
Applicants are required to sign the application and provide the Assessor’s Office with proof of age (e.g. Driver’s license, passport)
Deadline for applications is the 4th Monday in May, 2025 (May 24)
Please contact the Assessor’s Office for more information at 307-332-1188.
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FREMONT COUNTY PREVENTION RESOURCES: Take a look at the Resources tab on the Prevention website - https://fremontcountyprevention.com/local-national-resources/.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM!
Sign up here! https://www.bgccw.org/our-clubs/riverton/
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COUNTY 10 JOBS BOARD: county10.com/jobs
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🚌 WRTA SCHEDULES can be found at gowrta.com.
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✈️ CENTRAL WYOMING REGIONAL AIRPORT - Book your flights out of Riverton! centralwyomingairport.com
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RIVERTON SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER: rivertonseniorcenter.com/newsletter
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AL-ANON GROUP: Al-Anon groups consist of any two or more relatives or friends of alcoholics who meet to solve the common problems they face because of someone else’s drinking. We will host an open beginners’ meeting, hoping for motivated attendees to keep the seeds watered and initiate germination.
The meetings will be held on
Wednesdays at 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: White Buffalo Recovery Center
Riverton office at 450 S. Federal Blvd.
Parking is west of the building. Entrance is the west door. Sign-ins(confidential) are necessary for safety. Call (307) 856-8090
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SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING! RPD ANONYMOUS TIP LINE:
307-857-7755
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REPORT SCAMS, PHISHING, ETC. The Hacker’s Brief is a public service announcement that lets Wyoming citizens warn their friends and neighbors about phone, email, and text scams. Citizens simply forward their scam texts and emails to phishing@cyberwyoming.org or call/email and describe the scam. Then, the next week, the scam description is in the Hacker’s Brief.
Get more information at: https://wyocan.org/hackers-brief/
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THE RIVERTON MUSEUM is now open seven days a week 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is located at 700 East Park Avenue. Call 307-856-2665. Find out about activities and events on Facebook. @Riverton.Wyoming.Museum
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CATS MUSEUM: We're open 10am-5pm Thursday Friday & Saturday. To book a party or information about parties, check out our website: RIVCATS.org
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THE WYOMING VETERANS COMMISSION is right here in Fremont County (Lander, Riverton, Dubois) to assist veterans with access to benefits, outreach, education, and more. Our Veteran Service Officer, Ellen Rejda (Ray-dah), is only a phone call or e-mail away 307-438-2101; ellen.rejda@wyo.gov) from supporting your needs. Check out the website for more information.
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FREMONT COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION: Don't let your mental health be a burden. Take a moment to check in with yourself and prioritize self-care. If you need support, call or TEXT the Lifeline at 988. fremontcountyprevention.com