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Robyn Cutter Presents: “Mail Order Brides of the Old West”
2026-04-02 14:00 (America/Denver) | Meeteetse Museums
Join us at the Meeteetse Museums on April 2, 2026, at 2:00 for a presentation by Park County Archivist Robyn Cutter. This talk explores the history of mail-order brides in the American West. Robyn previously gave this talk in Cody in February 2026.
Drawing from historical records and archival research, Cutter will examine how the phenomenon of mail-order brides emerged in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As the gold rush and westward expansion brought large numbers of men across the Rocky Mountains to mining camps and developing towns, women were vastly outnumbered. While only a few prospectors found great wealth, many men stayed in the region to ranch, farm, hunt, mine, or open businesses, creating the foundation for permanent communities.
As these towns grew, the desire to establish families and stable communities increased. Cutter’s presentation will discuss how single women from the eastern United States were encouraged to travel west to marry, the circumstances that led to these arrangements, and the realities these women faced as they began new lives in unfamiliar and often challenging environments.

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Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species Inspector Training
2026-04-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Cody Game & Fish Regional Office, 5 Tilden Trail, Cody, WY
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering training for members of the public to become certified Wyoming aquatic invasive species inspectors. These trainings provide the necessary skills to inspect personally-owned and other watercraft.
The training includes information on basic biology of invasive species, the impacts and distribution of AIS and their common transport vectors. It includes classroom instruction and a hands-on watercraft inspection exercise, culminating in a certification exam. The training is free and open to anyone.
AIS can be animals such as zebra and quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails or aquatic vegetation such as curly pondweed.
“Aquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to Wyoming’s water resources, impacting agriculture, municipalities and wildlife. Invasive species disrupt ecosystems and harm native species and prized fisheries,” said Josh Leonard, Game and Fish aquatic invasive species coordinator. “Public education about AIS, inspection techniques and proper boat maintenance, including Clean, Drain and Dry practice guidelines, is vital to safeguarding Wyoming’s waters.”
Trainings are offered statewide as a one-day course from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout the spring. The registration deadline is one week prior to the class date. The public can register using the Game and Fish’s online application.

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Basic Pistol Class
2026-04-04 09:00 | Cody Firearms Experience, Cody Firearms Experience | 142 W Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Join us for Basic Pistol Class. Give us a call for more information.
Don’t forget you can check out our schedule of events online at codyfirearmsexperience.com

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Paint Party
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Gestalt Studios, 440 W Park St, Powell, WY
How cute is this little bunny
We are ready for Spring and Easter so this little bunny is hopping over to hang out with us for couple of hours and sip on favorite drink
$35 per artist
PLEASE MESSAGE TO RESERVE YOUR CANVAS OR CONTACT THE STUDIO

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Sip & Paint
2026-04-04 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.
Steph’s Kitchen will be open for Food and Drinks!!
Purchase Tickets to secure your seats at:
www.sharkspeaksipandpaint.com

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Sip and Paint
2026-04-07 18:00, 2026-04-14 18:00 | Steph’s Kitchen, 1022 13th Street, Cody WY

Recruiting and Retaining Employees
2026-04-08 08:30 - 09:30 | Cody Chamber of Commerce, Cody Chamber | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Recruiting and retaining employees is getting harder and harder. The process of hiring can be time consuming and confusing. And once you hire your next employee, what can you do to keep your employee happy, motivated and engaged? To answer some of the mysteries of recruiting and retaining employees, the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Three Part Series facilitated by Karin Palle, A Generational, Recruiting & Retaining Specialist with Generational Business Strategies.
3-Part Series Schedule:
Week 1.) Job Posts vs Job Descriptions: What’s the difference?
Week 2.) Orientation vs Onboarding: How to Hire & Retain Employees Effectively
Week 3.) Recruiting & Retaining the Younger Generations
IN-PERSON CLASSES held *Wednesdays* from 8:30AM-9:30AM:
Class 1.) March 25th
Class 2.) April 1st
Class 3.) April 8th
VIRTUAL CLASSES held *Thursdays* from 11:30AM-12:30PM:
Class 1.) March 26th
Class 2.) April 2nd
Class 3.) April 9th
Please register separately for each session. Classes are free for Cody Chamber Members and guests of Generational Business Strategies.
FREE to Register Here:
https://business.codychamber.org/events/calendar/2026-03-01

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Beginning Watercolor and Beyond
2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Have fun watching the colors run!
In this class, students will begin at the beginning—an in-depth education on all the materials and tools, color mixing, and techniques used in watercolor. Students will also learn about composition and the construction of a painting.
Supplies are not included in the cost of the class, a supply list will be provided.
This class meets 4 times on Wednesdays in April, 10 AM to noon.
4/8, 4/15, 4/22 and 4/29.
$150 ($135 for CodyArts members)
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Invasive Species Art & Info Class
2026-04-09 15:45 - 16:45 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
ART + INFO!
-Thursday afternoon, April 9th at 3:45, the Cody Conservation District is leading a fascinating program on
invasive species, combining art with information for kids in grades K-5. This month, make a plant press!
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Sip & Paint
2026-04-09 18:00
A step by step instructed painting with artist Jessica Reesy.
No talent required, family friendly, and everything provided.
$35/seat.
Purchase Tickets to secure your seats at:
www.sharkspeaksipandpaint.com

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Park County Republican Women Legislative Update
2026-04-09 18:00 | Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn | 1701 Sheridan Ave
P.C.R.W. hosts our annual Legislative Update where residents can ask Park County legislators questions about the 2026 Budget Session. Individuals are encouraged to keep their questions brief (90 sec) to allow as many questions to be asked.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the Update will begin at 6:30 p.m. This is a free, public event but donations will be accepted.
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Riders of the Buffalo Nation – Members Only Preview
2026-04-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Step into the world of contemporary Native American rodeo in this striking photography exhibition by Amsterdam-based artist Doug Hancock. Shot on Kodak film across the Black Hills and Northern Plains, the images capture the skill, courage, and spirit of today’s Native cowboys and cowgirls.
Honoring the legacy of the Buffalo Riders—Indian horsemen whose traditions reach back to the buffalo hunts—the exhibition explores three themes: identity, rodeo, and community. Visitors will encounter powerful portraits, action scenes, projected film clips, and hands-on displays that bring this living tradition to life.

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Self Defense Pistol Class
2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Cody Firearms Experience, Cody Firearms Experience | 142 W Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Self Defense Pistol Class at Cody Firearms Experience!
Don’t forget you can check out our schedule of events online at codyfirearmsexperience.com
142 W Yellowstone Ave
Call at 307-586-4287

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Pastel Landscape Painting
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
with James K. Vincent.
No experience necessary, introduction to pastel materials and techniques.
$70 ($63 for CodyArts members)
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Slow Art Day
2026-04-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West partners with ZooMontana to celebrate Slow Art Day in 2026.
What is Slow Art Day?
According to slowartday.com, Slow Art Day focuses on “slow looking and its transformative power”. Museums around the world participate by pre-selecting artworks worthy of 5-10 minutes of intentional observation and inviting their visitors to slow down.
Why are we partnering with ZooMontana?
When we think slow, we think sloths! Winston the sloth lives in Billings, Montana, less than 100 miles away from the Center. An honorary Cody local, Winston has been capturing the hearts of ZooMontana guests since 2020.
The gracious staff of ZooMontana are installing six representative images from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s collections in Winston’s enclosure and recording his response to each one.
Which image do YOU think will hold Winston’s attention the longest? Vote below when you donate! All donations equally benefit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and ZooMontana. When you donate, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a painting by Winston the sloth!
We’ll reveal Winston’s favorite image on Slow Art Day – April 11. You can check on Winston anytime through his livestreaming ZooCam: https://www.zoomontana.org/zoocams
Other ways to enjoy Slow Art Day:
Buffalo Bill Center of the West Members enjoy free admission to ZooMontana on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Must present your valid membership card.
ZooMontana members enjoy free admission to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Must present your valid membership card.
To learn more about the animals we care for at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, check out our Draper Museum Raptor Experience.
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Sip & Paint
2026-04-11 14:00, 2026-04-18 14:00, 2026-04-21 18:00 | Steph’s Kitchen, 1022 13th Street, Cody WY

Teen Craft: Bedazzled Book Cover
2026-04-14 16:15 - 17:15 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
4:15-5:15- Bedazzled Book Covers: Ms. Sam will be teaching you how to take an ordinary
cover and make it gorgeous. Bring your own book or use one of ours.
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Trip Notes: Climbing K2
2026-04-16 18:00 | Sunlight Sports, 1131 Sheridan Ave
Only 862 people have ever stood on the summit of K2. Darren Rogers is one of them.
A chemical engineer from Sheridan, Rogers spent more than two years training and planning before making his summit bid in July 2024.
Rogers will walk through what it actually takes to attempt one of the world’s most dangerous climbs: the training, the logistics, the mental preparation, the things that go wrong at altitude, and what it’s like to stand above the clouds on the second-highest point on Earth. He’s also summited Everest, Aconcagua, Vinson Massif in Antarctica, Elbrus, and Kilimanjaro — so come with questions about any of it.
This presentation is part of our Pint Night series. Every Thursday, we offer complimentary beer or non-alcoholic beverages to anyone with a Sunlight pint glass. Don’t have one yet? You can purchase a limited-edition glass at the event — 100% of proceeds go directly to one of our five local nonprofit partners that get kids outside.
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Gardening From Scratch
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Cody Library, Park County Library | 1500 Heart Mountain Street
Celebrate Earth Week with us at the Cody Library by learning how to start your own garden from the ground up.
Join local horticulturist Ted Smith from the UW Extension Office for a beginner-friendly workshop covering all of the basics of gardening.
This event is free and open to the public in Grizzly Hall.
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Behind the Battle Lines: A Revolutionary Preview
2026-04-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Exclusive Tours invites you to answer the call of independence and join us the afternoon before the Cody Firearms Museum unveils its major Arms of the Revolution exhibition. This intimate experience invites guests to hear directly from three leading experts who bring the weapons, evidence, and pivotal moments of the American Revolution to life.
As part of this special program, guests will meet two of the exhibition’s foremost authorities: Erik Goldstein, co-author of The Brown Bess: An Identification Guide and Illustrated Study of Britain’s Most Famous Musket, a full-color reference featuring photographs and an illustrated guide to markings and bayonets used by British forces, and Joel Bohy, co-author of Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution, featuring forensic investigations tracing bullet impacts and artifacts along Battle Road from Lexington to Boston.
The afternoon will be hosted by Danny Michael, the Robert W. Woodruff Curator of the Cody Firearms Museum, who will offer an insider’s look at the upcoming exhibition. Guests will also be among the first to view a featured artifact from the Arms of the Revolution and hear firsthand how these historians and curators uncover the stories hidden in muskets, markings, and battlefield evidence.
Following the program, Erik and Joel will be signing their books from 5:00-5:30 PM. Books will be available for purchase at the Points West Market inside the museum.
Tickets are $50 for members, $55 for non-members and include a personal invitation to attend the Members-Only Arms of the Revolution Exhibition opening from 5:30-7:30 PM that evening, plus each guest will receive one drink ticket for the beverage of his choice at the opening.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to discover through rare artifacts, expert insight, and dynamic discussion, how weapons, technology, and individuals shaped the fight for independence and how those stories continue to resonate 250 years later.
Tickets go on sale Monday, March 9 at 10 AM.

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Autoimmune Remission: The 7 Step Protocol
2026-04-18 09:00 | Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn | 1701 Sheridan Ave
Discover a proven 7-phase protocol to reverse autoimmune symptoms and restore your health. Join our Autoimmune Remission seminar and take the first step toward lasting healing.
Tickets are required to reserve your seat. Register with the link below.
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Beginning Oil Painting
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Cody Arts, Cody Country Art League | 836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Two-day workshop.
Students will learn or review the very basics of oil painting with an emphasis on knowledge of their supplies and their use; students will also learn artistic expression, while translating color into a landscape, and using oil paint and supplies confidently—without fear!
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Bear Wise Presentation and Lunch
2026-04-18 11:00 | Cody Cowboy Church, 6 Agua Via, Cody, WY
Public Welcome
Must Pre-Register for a free lunch
(HOTDOGS, BURGERS & SIDES)
So we can plan for the correct amount of food;
Please send your lunch request to:
bootandbottletreasurer@gmail.com
OR via text at 307-587-2207 By 4/11/26
LUNCH SERVED 11:00-12:45
Prepared by Cody Cowboy Church
BEARWISE PRESENTATION from 1:00-3:00 PM
Followed by our Club Quarterly Meeting at 3:00PM
Special thanks to:
Mark Aughton, Wyoming Game & Fish
and
Cody Cowboy Church
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Cody Club – Mental Health w/ Erik Goodwyn
2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn | 1701 Sheridan Ave
Our topic this month is Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Goodwyn from Cody Regional Health:
Dr. Goodwyn will present on:
1) General overview of treatment approaches for depression
2) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation-a treatment for treatment resistant depression with which 75% of patients experience full or partial remission. It has very few and no significant side effects. Additional Details: https://www.brainsway.com/
3) Brief overview of Medication Assisted Treatment for Opiate Use Disorder (MAT)
About Dr. Goodwyn:
https://www.codyregionalhealth.org/find…/erik-goodwyn-md/
📅 Noon on Monday, April 20 at the Holiday Inn.
🍽️ $20/person, includes plated lunch from QT’s Restaurant.
👉 RSVP REQUIRED by Wednesday, April 15 for catering purposes. Respond “GOING” to the Facebook event or email admin@codychamber.org.
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Knit Class- Ranunculus Sweater
2026-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Wyoming Yarn & Fiber, 901 16th Street, Cody, WY
The Ranunculus pattern has been a knitting favorite for years due to its versatility and beautifully simple design. Work with Karista to calculate and adjust this great pattern to a style that fits you!
This class is a series of workshops that will walk through the process of yarn selection, fit, pattern altering, and completing a finished item that meets your expectations.
DATES/TIMES: March 23 & 30, April 6 & 20, 2026; 1-3pm. (The cost covers all sessions, though you can certainly participate even if one of these dates doesn’t work for you. Visit with Karista about a make-up session if that is the case.)
Ages 13 and up are welcome. Beginning knowledge of knitting needed. Participants should be comfortable with basic stitches, knitting in the round, and finding gauge.
Class includes: Measuring a gauge swatch, adjusting yarn/needles to obtain desired fabric, short row shaping, specialty design stitches, determining fit, completing a garment
Materials provided by student:
Pattern- Must be purchased by the student, available here.
Yarn necessary for the project- this will be determined in the first class, bring any yarn, lace through worsted weight, that you would like to consider for your sweater (quantity will depend on details you pick for your own project)
Needles- 24-32″ a couple sizes larger than suggested for the yarn you choose (you’ll also need a couple sizes up and down, interchangeable sets are great for this; you may find that your needles will be adjusted a lot in the first class)
Tape measure or swatch ruler
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn or stitch holders (Purl Strings/Barber Cords/Extension Cords are highly recommended to use for trying fit)
Tapestry needle
Should you need further instructions on any of this, please get in touch with Karista for details.
Sign up for the class here.
All class participants will automatically be entered into the Ranunculus Knit Along with an opportunity to win a prize. Find out more about the KAL here.
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Watercolor Class Sip n Paint
2026-04-21 18:00
✨Save the date ✨
Our next paint party will be on Tuesday April 21st at 6pm
🎨We’ll be painting watercolor cards 🎨 @Kristina Herrera with @MyBloomingArt will be providing the instructions and all the materials.
Register

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Local Lore Talk: Bison of Yellowstone
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
In celebration of The Buffalo Nation exhibition at the Center of the West, Local Lore kicks off the 2026 season with a look at bison and other wildlife in Yellowstone National Park. Retired National Park Rangers Bob Richard, Brad Ross, and John Lounsbury will share stories of Yellowstone’s bison, along with memorable tales from their years working in the park.
This is a free event.
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