🌱 "Archaeology Day" and 10 more events

Cheers Riverton! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• “120 Years of Riverton”
• "Archaeology Day" at Riverton Museum
• Archaeology Day at Riverton Museum

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 102 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Very hot, temps: high: 103, low: 61.
• Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 103 and low of 61 degrees.

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📸 Around Riverton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 12

• “120 Years of Riverton” →
  Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 15

• "Archaeology Day" →
  Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
  2:00 pm
• Archaeology Day →
  Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
  2:00 pm

Saturday August 22

• "St. Stephens Trek" →
  Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
  10:00 am
• “St. Stephens Mission Trek” →
  Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
  10:00 am

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📣 Riverton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5

• "Okie Manor Trek" →
  Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
  9:00 am
• Gravehuffer and more TBA at Lander City Park →
  Lander City Park, 405 Fremont St, Lander
  5:00 pm

Saturday September 12

• “Castle Gardens Trek” →
  Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
  9:00 am

Friday September 18

• Lander Lunch & Learn →
  Central Wyoming College - Lander, 120 Enterprise Blvd, Lander
  12:00 pm

Tuesday November 10

• Riverton WY - Veteran Film Preview Screening →
  Riverton Branch Library, 1330 W Park Ave, Riverton
  5:30 pm

Thursday November 12

• Lander WY - Veteran Film Preview Screening →
  Lander Library (Fremont County Public Library), 200 Amoretti St, Lander
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 12

• Holiday Fest with Riverton Museum →
  Riverton Museum, 700 E Park Ave, Riverton
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Riverton. Apply here.
• UGI posted a job opening for Delivery Representative - CDL Truck Driver Home Daily in Riverton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lander

• This ghost town near Lander, Wyoming, still has real gold sitting in its creek (wheninyourstate.com)

Thermopolis

• Rodeo is one of the most dangerous sports. These doctors and trainers get cowboys back in the saddle. (rmpbs.org)

Worland

• Backwoods country artist organizes charity concert in Whitefish (hagadonenewsnetwork.com)
• Extreme Temperature Diary- Wednesday August 5th, 2026/Main Topic: This Summer Is Breaking Some Heat Records but Wait Until El Nino Kicks in, Scientists Say (guyonclimate.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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