News Briefs

Greybull’s newest venue to host Nov. 15 art showcase
The public is invited to an art showcase Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wyld Sage Coffee House’s new location on Main Street in Greybull.
A new band, Light Collective, featuring Bryan Hetzel of Basin and J.D. Kunkel of Shell, will perform. The singer-songwriting duo plays Folk Americana style with their guitars.
Visual artist Lisa Kunkel will also have work on display. The exhibit begins at 6 p.m. with live music starting at 7 p.m. No cost for entry.
“Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and imagination at our Art Showcase,” said exhibit organizer Lisa Kunkel. “Our goal is that art and music will transcend boundaries, giving voice to the unspoken, healing, and color to the unseen.”

GriefShare hosts film, discussion
Big Horn County’s GriefShare program will show “Preparing for the Holidays” on Monday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cloud Peak Bible church at 202 N. Sherman, Manderson.
The film is about how to survive the holidays during the grief process. A discussion will follow.
If you need a ride, call 272-4188 or 272-9513.

Zion Lutheran Church hosting Mission Fest Sunday, Nov. 12
Zion Lutheran Church in Emblem will hold her Mission Fest on Sunday, Nov. 12, with regular worship at 10:30 a.m. and a taco lunch to follow at 12:30 p.m.
Pastor Andrew Richard of Casper will share a  presentation about Luther Classical College which is currently being established in Casper. A freewill offering will be taken. Everybody is welcome.

BCAC hosts Soup & Cookie fundraiser Friday, Nov. 10
Fall back on the soups aplenty simmering in crock pots at the Basin City Arts Center Ballroom Friday, Nov. 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. as a fundraiser to support the BCAC mission.
You can take your pick:  Tortellini with Italian Sausage, Taco Ole, Cream of Potato, Hominy, Lemon Dill Chicken, Mexican Chicken Chowder, Vegetable, Clam Chowder, Chili, and Corn Chowder.  Top it off with some delicious cookies.   
Tickets at the door are $6 per person, $25 for a immediate family.  
Veterans and children under 5 eat free.

Church plans holiday food drive
Basin First Baptist is spearheading a holiday food drive on Nov. 14 and asking the public to donate turkeys and hams to the Basin Area Food Bank.
The food bank is distributing Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. If you are unable to purchase a ham or turkey, there are many other items that are needed such as potatoes (fresh or instant), cooking oil, boxed stuffing, canned vegetables, cereal, and canned or boxed milk.
Other fresh food items that can be donated on Nov. 14 for the Thanksgiving baskets include eggs, butter/margarine and fresh veggies or fruit.
Please bring the donations to the back door of the Basin Area Chamber starting at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 14. Non-perishable items may be donated at any time by placing the items in a box at Basin Market and/or the foyer of the Chamber on C Street.
Thanksgiving food baskets will be distributed Nov. 18, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., at the backdoor of the chamber in Basin.

Average gasoline prices drop nearly 8 cents in the past week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.56 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming.
Prices in Wyoming are 28.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 8.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 3.4 cents in the last week, and stands at $4.43 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.87, while the highest was $4.20, a difference of $1.33 per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.45 on Monday. The national average is down 36.3 cents per gallon from a month ago, and stands 27.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data.
This data was compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.