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Sip & Paint
2025-12-02 18:00, 2025-12-09 18:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 (America/Denver) | Steph’s Kitchen, 1022 13th Street, Cody WY
A step by step instructed painting with artist Jessica Reesy.
No talent required, family friendly, and everything provided.
$35/seat
PM me or text me at 307-254-0191 to secure your seats.
Steph’s will be serving food and drinks.

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MADCAP Brown Improv Acting Course
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge, 1328 Beck Ave, Cody, WY
This class meets on Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 830 on November 5, 12, & 19, and December 3. Purchase the whole course for $20. Attend all four classes and receive a certificate. The Brown Course includes space object (pantomime) work and monologue development.

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Inspiration Series w/ Tiffani Feeley
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Join art teacher Tiffani Feeley for a light meal and inspiration, followed by instruction on a fun, creative practice. Twenty minutes a day of engaging in a creative practice is all it takes to improve your life.
“Living up to one’s creative potential might be the simplest way for someone to improve their life… Make creativity a life habit.” ~Arthur Brooks
Week Four, December 3rd: Victorian Puzzle Watercolor

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Lunchtime Expedition: From Ice to Origin
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
From Ice to Origin: Children’s Bows in the Alpine
High in the Absaroka Mountains, where ancient ice still clings to the high country, two small wooden bows emerged from the melt. Separated by centuries and unusually small in size, these bows immediately raised questions for archaeologists. Were they hunting tools? Practice weapons? Toys? Or evidence of children moving through these rugged alpine landscapes long ago?
From Ice to Origin: Children’s Bows in the Alpine takes you inside the investigation. Assistant Curator Amy Phillips unpacks the 2015 GRSLE discovery and shows how archaeologists interpret artifacts to understand real lives from the past. Through wood identification, site context, and cutting-edge isotope analysis, she reveals what these bows can tell us about mobility, land use, childhood, and human relationships with the alpine world.
About the Speaker
Amy Phillips is the Assistant Curator at the Draper Natural History Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. She studies past human-environment interactions through archaeology and stable isotope analysis, using ancient materials to answer modern conservation questions. Her graduate work traced the origins of the very bows featured in this presentation.
At the Draper, she also investigates plant and insect ecology, phenology shifts, and changes in pollinator communities over time. Her interdisciplinary research supports exhibits, public programs, and a deeper understanding of how cultural heritage and environmental stewardship are intertwined.

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Country Two Step Dance Classes Intermediate
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge, 1328 Beck Ave, Cody, WY
Country Two Step Dance Classes – Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM
Join Mark Fisher and Jill Roberts for Country Two Step lessons this fall. Whether you’re brand-new or ready to polish your moves, we’ve got you covered. We will start beginning lessons on October 2 and gradually build your skills step by step while dancing to everything from modern hits like “The Kinda Woman I Like” by Zach Top, to timeless classics like “Cherokee Fiddle” by Johnny Lee. This checks all the boxes – fun mental challenge, physical workout, a great way to meet new people, and – let’s be honest – a must-have skill for living in Wyoming. Plus, after class we will play more of this music in the bar so you can practice your new moves in a relaxed, social setting.
Beginning Lessons – $25 per person total for five weeks
October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Intermediate Lessons – $25 per person total for six weeks
November 6, 13, & 20
December 4, 11, & 18
No partner? No problem! Come solo, grab a partner, and rotate through the group— it’s all about having a good time.

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Holiday Open House
2025-12-06 00:00
Join us for a very Botanical Noel season!
Save the dates!
11/21 Christmas trees in
12/6 Pollen open house
12/7 centerpiece making @ Libations
12/9 garland making at Rawhide!
Call 3075786575 or visit our website pollenlandscapeswy.com to sign up or for more details.
Even better come in & see us! We’re getting holly sprucing things up for the holidays.

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Beginning Ice Climbing Clinic
2025-12-06 07:00
Ice climbing is an incredible way to challenge yourself to new heights and explore the wintry wilds of Wyoming.
Our Cody-based Beginning Ice Climbing Clinics are perfect if you want to try the sport for the first time under the tutelage of our professional ice climbing guides in a supportive group environment.
You will learn the fundamentals of ice climbing equipment and layering for winter climbing, how to minimize the hazards involved with ice climbing, and how to climb waterfall ice as safely as possible. You will also have a lot of fun learning a new set of skills and hopefully make a new group of friends along the way!
REGISTER TODAY

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Basic Pistol Class
2025-12-06 09:00 | Cody Firearms Experience, Cody Firearms Experience | 142 W Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Upcoming Schedule at Cody Firearms Experience!
Don’t forget you can check out our schedule of events online at codyfirearmsexperience.com
We’ve got Advanced Pistol League – Saturday at 9am
& Pistol Competition – Sunday at 2pm
142 W Yellowstone Ave
Call at 307-586-4287

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Ornament Making w/ Tiffani Feeley
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Saturday, December 6, 10 AM to 1 PM.
Join Tiffani Feeley in the classroom for ornament making. Perhaps an ornament for the season or, an ornament to adorn your home all year round. We will have a choice of three different types of ornaments. Make one or make all three.
Under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials provided. Cost $75

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From Heart Mountain to Christmas in Japan: History & Origami Craft
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for an expanded series of events from early December 2025 through late April 2026! This year’s Winter Program Series features hands-on workshops led by our Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) Coordinator, Haruka Takaku, and presentations by our Historic Site Caretaker, Johnny Tim Yellowtail.
Haruka will talk about Christmas in Japan and at the camp. You will also make an origami (Japanese art of paper folding) ornament to take home with you.

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Paint Party
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00
Beautiful nature painting!
$45 per artist
Yes, this is step by step painting and no, no worries about previous art experience
PLEASE MESSAGE TO RESERVE YOUR CANVAS

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Sip & Paint
2025-12-06 14:00 | Steph’s Kitchen, 1022 13th Street, Cody WY
A step by step instructed painting with artist Jessica Reesy.
No talent required, family friendly, and everything provided.
$35/seat
Text me at 307-254-0191 to secure your seats.
Steph’s will be serving food and drinks.

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History of the Northfork
2025-12-06 15:00
Long time Park County historian Bob Richard, will be giving a free public talk, sharing the history of the ranches and people of the NorthFork. Bob has spent much of his life on NorthFork ranches, exploring the backcountry, and guiding tours into Yellowstone. His life’s mission is to preserve and share our local history for generations to come. All are welcome! Join us for a free ice cream social immediately following. Sponsored by Wapiti Fire Department, Wapiti Women, and Cody’s Country. For more information, call (307) 250-6020.

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Centerpiece Class
2025-12-07 14:00 | Libations, Libations | 1503 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, Wyoming

Get Stuff Done Workshop Series
2025-12-09 08:30 - 10:30 | Cody Chamber of Commerce, Cody Chamber | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Tuesdays, December 2 & 9 | 8:30–10:00 AM
Cody Country Chamber of Commerce
The end of the year is coming fast—let’s finish strong together!
Join us for two focused “Get Stuff Done” (GSD) workshops designed to help you tackle those lingering to-dos, tie up loose ends, and close out the year with confidence. Whether it’s updating your website, finalizing marketing plans, organizing files, or reviewing your 2025 goals, this is your time to get it done—with encouragement and accountability from your fellow Chamber members.
If you’ve been procrastinating on something you don’t want to do, trying to figure out something you don’t know how to do, or just ignoring a task that seems overwhelming, this is your chance to GSD…with a little help from Chamber friends!
Bring:
• Your laptop, planner, and whatever you need to complete your projects.
• A list of what you’ve been meaning to finish before year’s end.
• Your favorite morning beverage and a mindset ready for productivity!
Each session includes light structure, time for focused work, and peer check-ins to keep the motivation flowing. You’ll walk away with real progress—and maybe even a few crossed-off resolutions. We will even have a few prizes for big accomplishments!
Free for Chamber members, $20 for non-members.
Let’s end the year on a high note—together.

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Free Yoga at the Library
2025-12-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Free Yoga at the Library
Professional yoga instructor, Nikki Levine Bustos will teach this relaxing and beginner friendly class. Mats are not required to participate, though attendees may bring them if they wish.

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Understanding Concussions
2025-12-09 18:00 | Advantage Rehab, 1819 Sheridan Ave
Join us for an informative and interactive evening all about concussions, what they are, how to recognize them, and how to support recovery the right way. Whether you’re a parent, coach, athlete, or healthcare provider, this event will give you valuable tools to keep our community safer and stronger.
Featured Speakers
– Jessica McAllister, PT, DPT: Understanding concussions and early warning signs
– Peter Mason, PT, DPT, OCS: How physical therapy supports full recovery
– Becca Knaff, ATC: Sideline perspective & athlete safety
-Special Guest: A local student-athlete shares his journey to recovery
Q&A Session to Follow
Bring your questions — our expert panel is here to help!
Free community event!
No registration required, just bring your curiosity and join us for an evening of learning, stories, and community connection.

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Garland Class
2025-12-09 18:00 | Rawhide Coffee, 1155 Sheridan Ave, Cody WY

Local Lore Talk: There’s No Business like Show Business
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Step into the spotlight with one of America’s greatest showmen—and one of the nation’s leading Western historians!
Paul Andrew Hutton, PhD, interim curator of the Buffalo Bill Museum at the Center of the West, is an American cultural and military historian, award-winning author, documentary writer, and television personality. He is also a Distinguished Professor of History at the University of New Mexico, former executive director of the Western History Association, and past president of the Western Writers of America. Hutton is a six-time winner of both the Western Writers of America Spur Award and the Western Heritage Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD from Indiana University.
In this engaging talk, Hutton explores how Buffalo Bill Cody—the first actor to play himself—helped shape his own legend on stage and screen. As Cody’s Wild West show began to fade in the early 20th century, a new medium took center stage: the motion picture. Though Cody’s own cinematic ventures struggled, Hollywood took up his story with gusto, from the Technicolor spectacle of Buffalo Bill starring Joel McCrea to the musical hit Annie Get Your Gun with Betty Hutton (no relation).
Join us for an entertaining and insightful journey through the many on-screen portrayals of Buffalo Bill and discover how film helped transform a frontier icon into an enduring piece of American myth and memory.

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Draper Museum Raptor Experience
2025-12-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Join the Draper Natural History Museum’s Raptor Experience for a special program all about owls! This family-friendly presentation will introduce guests to the amazing adaptations, hunting strategies, and unique behaviors that make owls some of the most fascinating birds in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
The highlight of the program will be Teasdale, our resident Great Horned Owl. Guests will have the rare opportunity to see Teasdale up close and learn her story, discover what makes this species such formidable predators, and explore the important role owls play in our natural world.
This free program is open to all ages. Come early to get a good seat and meet one of tour most iconic raptors!

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K-5 Art and Info Class: Owls
2025-12-11 15:45 - 16:45 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
ART + INFO!
-Thursday afternoon, December 11th at 3:45, the Cody Conservation District is leading another fascinating
program, this month all about owls, combining art and information for kids in grades K-5. Please sign up.

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Elevated Labs Kick-Off Meetup
2025-12-11 18:00 | Cody Craft Brewing, 1732 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY
Elevated LABS Kickoff Meet-Up is Next Week!– Thurs, Dec 11 @ 6pm– Cody Craft Brewing– RSVP: kylie@forwardcody.comWe’re launching our first monthly Elevated LABS gathering, and you’re invited! This month’s meet-up features guest speaker Brian Walker, owner of Cody Craft Brewing. Brian will share his journey, the challenges he navigated, and the lessons learned while growing one of Cody’s favorite local businesses.After Brian’s talk, we’ll break into two discussion tables:Table 1 [Capital Sources – Led by Steve Miller, Wyoming Workforce Services]Table 2 [Hiring – Led by Jake Hogan, Forward Cody]Why Attend?Elevated LABS is a space built for entrepreneurs who want to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you’re launching something new, scaling what you’ve built, or want to help mentor others, you’ll walk away with:– Practical insights– Supportive connections– Momentum to elevate your businessYour business deserves a local community that helps it thrive. See you next week!

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Stained Glass w/ Jennifer Roney
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Learn to make a stained glass ornament to hang in your window or on your Christmas tree. All materials included in the cost of the class. Registration opens soon! Cost $135.00

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Cody Club – Voices of business 2025 ft. UW & WBA
2025-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn | 1701 Sheridan Ave
The Wyoming Business Alliance is visiting all 23 counties in Wyoming to discover trends, opportunities, problems, and threats that business owners are seeing in their industries. Please join us for this discussion where your insights can help the whole Wyoming business community and where you can learn more about what’s happening in other Wyoming communities. The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring you this chance to connect with state-level business leaders and let Cody’s story be heard. Non-business owners are invited, too; there will definitely be something for everyone here.
📅 Noon on Monday, December 15 at the Holiday Inn.
🍽️ $20/person, includes plated lunch from QT’s Restaurant.
👉 RSVP REQUIRED by Wednesday, December 10 for catering purposes. Respond “GOING” to the Facebook event or email admin@codychamber.org.

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Bedazzle a Holiday Book
2025-12-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Get into the festive spirit at the Cody Library with a holiday-themed twist on our popular bedazzling craft night.
This event is free & open to all ages! We’ll provide the books and all the rhinestones.

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Candle Making Workshop – Fragrance Free
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Gestalt Studios, 440 W Park St, Powell, WY
Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Instructor: Kelly Ackerman- Wooly Clover Farm
Time: 10-Noon
Location: Gestalt Studios- 440 West Park Street, Powell WY
Cost: $30
Come make Fragrance-free candles in this special session with Gestalt Studios and Wooly Clover Farms. Create the perfect gift for your friends and family this holiday season, or the perfect way to reward and pamper yourself!
To reserve your spot:
Call: 307-764-2389
Stop by: 440 West Park Street in Powell
Visit: www.thepolarplant.com/shop

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Candle Making Workshop
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Gestalt Studios, 440 W Park St, Powell, WY
Come make candles with Gestalt Studios and Wooly Clover Farms. Create the perfect gift for your friends and family this holiday season, or the perfect way to reward and pamper yourself. All materials provided.
Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Instructor: Kelly Ackerman
Location: Gestalt Studios, 440 West Park Street, Powell WY
Time: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $30
To reserve your spot:
Call: 307-764-2389
Stop by: 440 West Park Street in Powell
Visit: www.thepolarplant.com/shop

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