Local voices filled the holiday spirit as the Encampment/Riverside Community Choir invited the public to their annual sing-along, “Here We Come A-Caroling,” on December 15 at the Grand Encampment Opera House.
Residents throughout Carbon County have been celebrating the holidays. Many of the towns have had parades. Baggs, Elk Mountain, Hanna, Rawlins, Saratoga and Sinclair all had parades that the townsfolk enjoyed.
Besides parades, there were craft shows in many communities that gave locals a chance to find unique Christmas gifts.
The streets of historic downtown Saratoga glowed with festive lights Saturday evening as the town came together for its annual Christmas Parade, followed by the Valley Service Organization’s “Winter Wonderland.”
The streets of Rawlins came alive with holiday cheer as dozens of floats rolled through town during this year’s Christmas parade, delighting families and friends with festive decorations, music, and joyful participants. The parade lasted approximately 12 minutes, featuring a mix of nonprofit, business, and family entries, each bringing their own touch of holiday magic.
Holiday music filled the Rawlins High School Fine Arts Auditorium on Sunday evening as the Rawlins Music Academy presented A Festive Christmas Celebration, bringing together musicians of all ages for an evening of seasonal favorites and community spirit.
The Saratoga Community Choir filled the Platte Valley Community Center with music, laughter and holiday warmth during its annual Community Christmas Celebration: Carols of Comfort & Joy on December 14.
On Friday, December 12, the Hanna library had their celebration of Carbon County Libraries being 100 years old. It was the last one slated to do a celebration.
‘Saving Yellowstone’ Series Highlights UW Researchers
University of Wyoming scientists are front and center in a four-part television series, “Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid,” now airing on Animal Planet.
On November 13 at the Parco/Sinclair Theater, there was a show that was entertaining and just fun to watch.
It was due to the two musicians who were appearing that evening.
There was a decent turnout and the theater had opened an hour before the show, with the Rifleman providing adult beverages and the concession stand had food for those attending.
Local artists in the Platte Valley have established a non-profit art league called Range & River Arts. The group was formed by a community of visual artists who enjoy creating art and exhibiting their work. ‘Range & River Arts’ mission is to support each other to enhance artistic life and opportunity in the Valley.
