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Community Events in Douglas and Eastern Wyoming

The Douglas High School Choir invites the public to come hear their Fall Concert on Monday, October 13th, 7pm at the Douglas High School auditorium. Refreshments will be provided in the Commons following the concert. Please join them for an evening of music.

Douglas's annual Punt, Pass & Kick competition is Wednesday, October 15th at 5:30pm at Bearcat Stadium. It's open to boys and girls age 8 to 13. Registration forms are available at the hospital reception desk and at the Rec Center. Punt, Pass & Kick is sponsored by the Douglas Kiwanis Club and Memorial Hospital of Converse County.

The Laramie Peak Humane Society will hold a 5k DogGone Race & Walk on Saturday, October 18th at the Douglas National Guard Armory. Registration begins at 7:30, and the race starts at 8. Registration is $15.00 dollars, and all proceeds go to fund the animal shelter. Bring your dog for a fun time together. There will also be an open house from noon til 2 at old shelter. There's door prizes at the run, and free prizes at the open house.

In Converse County, AmeriCorps members help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. If you are 18 or older and want to help in your community, earn a stipend and benefits, earn money for college or to pay back student loans, be an Americorps member. Call the Converse County Coalition Against Violence at 358-4800 for more information.

A group of local Douglas residents is working to honor returning members of the military and thank them for what they do for us.  The group is putting together a contact list, so they can give our returning soldiers a heartfelt thank you and welcome home, whether it's for a short leave or the end of their deployment. If you'd like to participate, or if you know of a returning military member, please contact Marsha at 358-0132 or 358-2600.

Here's a message from the Converse County Public Health Office... Wyoming immunization laws require children entering kindergarten to be up to date on several immunizations, and incoming 7th graders need a tetanus booster. These immunizations are free of charge. Failure to get them may result in the child being excluded from school in the fall. Please call the Converse County Public Health Office at 358-2536 for more information.

Are you passionate about literacy and making a positive difference in your community? Literacy Volunteers of Douglas is recruiting new board members to guide the nonprofit organization into the future. We’re looking for people with a commitment to their communities. Skills in finance, public relations, fundraising and organizational development are valued but not required. Interested? Call board president Sonia Cottrell at 358-4412.

In Wyoming, AmeriCorps members help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse by providing support, options and safety planning. If you are 18 years or older and want to help, you can be an AmeriCorps member. Call the Converse County Coalition at 358-6148 for more information.

If you love kids, there are teens in our area that need a home that will help them grow toward independance. Open your heart and your home as a foster parent. Ongoing training and reimbursement are provided. Call Lifenet at 358-5193 for more information.