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Evanston, Wyoming Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Evanston! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Evanston’s City Council greenlight a massive new horse-betting complex?
Also on today's calendar: Raptor Encounter – Bear River State Park and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hazy sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 91, low: 61.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Evanston Locals ‘Not Happy' With Horse-Betting Parlor In Residential Neighborhood (cowboystatedaily.com) — A major horse-betting and bar complex proposed just north of I-80 in Evanston has cleared Planning and Zoning and now awaits a final vote from the City Council. Supporters tout jobs and a long-standing gambling corridor, while nearby residents worry about traffic, noise, and another casino-style venue so close to their neighborhood. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Live Horse Racing at Wyoming Downs | Evanston, WY (Near Salt Lake City) →
Wyoming Downs Race Track, 10180 WY State Highway 89, Bear River
1:05 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Marching Band Camp
Evanston High School Evanston, WY 82931
8:00 am -
Raptor Encounter – Bear River State Park →
Bear River State Park, 7386+7F 601 Bear River Dr, Evanston
5:30 pm -
B.O.C.E.S #1 WyrkShop Summer Hours →
Uinta B.O.C.E.S. #1, 1013 W Cheyenne Dr # A, Evanston
1:00 pm -
4th Annual Gentlemen, Take A Stand →
603 6th St, 6th St #603, Evanston
5:30 pm -
Uinta County Museum Brown Bag Lunch →
Beeman-Cashin, 35 10th St, Evanston
12:00 pm -
90th Annual PRCA Rodeo →
Uinta County Fairground, 122 Bear River Dr, Evanston
7:30 pm
Tuesday August 11
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Clean Energy Fuels Corporation posted a job opening for ASME Welder 1 in Evanston. Apply here.
- Les Schwab Tire Centers posted a job opening for Tire Technician - Evanston #928 in Evanston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evanston here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Hampton & Newman wins August's Golden Broom Award (wyo4news.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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