PEAKS to Conga highlights June schedule

“In early June, the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” - John Steinbeck
More than 20 area women took a few hours out of their busy schedules to attended the Shell Valley Women’s Coffee Thursday, May 2. Sherie Barber was hostess of the event which was held at the home of co-hostess, Karen Hayes. Those attending: Sherie Barber, Dee Barnes, Mary Beth Cochran, Judie Deepe, Donna Garland, Veda Gerrard, Myrna Good, Ann Hanson, Karen Hayes, Benjaporn Helburn, Joan Mackey, Carla Mowell, Bette Neal, Irbi Nelson, Jade Smith, Laurie Stoelk, Carolyn Walton, Mary Whaley, Monnette Wilcox and new Shell resident Madeline Cole. During the morning, Sherie and Karen gave an early Mother’s Day recognition, which included the reading of a poem and a rose for each woman to take home.
Bette Neal will host the next coffee on Thursday, June 6 at her home, 1498 Highway 14, just west of Shell. Watch for the signs along the highway. The coffee begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends about 11:00 a.m. Karen lives at 1470 Highway 14, west of Shell. Watch for a bright green kid figure with orange flag and a coffee sign on the at drive entrance. All Shell Valley area women are encouraged to join the group for an enjoyable morning. Be sure to invite a friend to join the fun. If you have questions, give Bette a call at 765-4553.
The Wild Roses Garden Club held its annual plant exchange at the home of Frank and Bette Neal on Thursday, May 9. Those attending brought plants, seeds, bulbs, etc. to share. There will be no meeting in June, but the club’s schedule will resume in July.
Shell Community Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13, in the Fellowship Hall at the church. This year the theme will be “Fruits of the Spirit.” Any child age 3 through sixth grade is welcome to join the fun. The program runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m. On Thursday, June 13, an ice cream social will be held; parents are encouraged to attend.  There is no charge for the program. For more information, or to sign you children up, give Linda Close a call at 307-272-3881.
The Shell Hall Board is having a deck and stairs constructed for the new big double doors on the north end of the hall. This will be a great addition to our historic Community Hall.
Saturday, June 22, the town of Shell will be bustling with things to see and do during the annual Peaks to Conga bike race from Cody to Shell. The event is a fundraiser for cancer patients in the Big Horn Basin, with all funds raised going to help with non-medical expenses such as gas, food, lodging, etc., things not covered by insurance. Peaks to Conga is currently selling 50/50 raffle tickets
During the event, you will have the opportunity to enjoy events at the Hall, such as musical entertainment, a silent auction and food will be available to purchase inside the Hall at the Shell Valley Fire Department’s food booth, with funds going to the SVVFD to help with expenses.
A little bird told me how thankful they were that Bill and Karen Hayes took the time out of their busy schedules to pick up garbage along the road east of Shell. I know it is easy to drive past someone’s garbage and just grumble, but to stop and pick it up is a very special thing to do. So, to the Hayes and other unknown members of our community, thank you for caring and taking the time to keep our beautiful valley a place we can be proud of.
Again, congratulations to the Shell community graduates, both those graduating from GHS or college. Always remember you are members of our community and we look forward to having you “home” whenever possible.
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