November 20-22:
The Sound of Music
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Pinedale High School Auditorium, starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students 12 and under. Doors will open each evening at 6:15 PM. Tickets are purchased for a specific evening with open seating. Cast of 35 in the performance, featuring many locals.

November 21:
Mixed Media Art Show Reception
Friday
Sublette County Library in Pinedale, Lovatt Room, 4:30 to 6:30 PM. One wall will be dedicated to the artists' interpretations of this year's theme "A Horse of a Different Color". The Show will be at the Pinedale Library until December 2nd. Then will move to the big Piney Library December 3-17.

November 21:
Sublette County Chamber of Commerce annual Membership Banquet and Silent Auction
Friday
Rendezvous Pointe, 6:00 PM. Annual elections for new board of directors. Silent auction, with proceeds going to support the Sublette Chamber. Prime rib dinner and drinks, door prizes. Tickets to the banquet are $25, available from the Chamber ($30 at the door). Call the Chamber if you have items to donate to the silent auction,307-367-2242.

November 22:
30th Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar in Big Piney
Saturday
At the Big Piney High School 10:00-2:00. Enjoy shopping, socializing, lunch with babysitting available. For more information or booth reservations call 307-276-5696.

November 25:
Pinedale "Wrangler Park" Skateboard Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening
Tuesday
At the Skate Board Park across from the Sublette County Library on Tyler Street in Pinedale. Noon. Everyone welcome!

November 27:
18th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5000, 3-mile Fun Walk, Run or Trot in Pinedale
Thursday
Starts at Craig & Ellen Sheppard's house, 22 Sportsman's Loop in Pinedale. This is a 3 mile fun run, walk or trot and it starts at 9 AM. All levels of fitness are welcomed. Everyone needs to register, however there is no charge to enter unless you want to get a long-sleeved Turkey Trot t-shirt. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. Run or walk to make room for your your turkey dinner.

December 5:
Museum of the Mountain Man's 15th Annual Christmas Wreath and Chocolate Auction
Friday
Fundraiser for the museum. At Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale, 6PM. Beautiful wreaths, swags and decadent chocolate treats will be auctioned. Local historian Ann Noble will be on hand to sign her new book, "Pinedale" which will be on sale at the auction. www.museumofthemountainman.com. Contact the Museum to donate wreaths, swags or chocolate items, 307-367-4101.

December 14:
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Sunday
Pinedale Community Choir. Pinedale LDS Curch, 221 E North Street, 3:00 PM. For more information, call Sue at 307-367-6252 or show up on Sunday evening.

January 3-4, 2009:
Green River Classic Sled Dog Race
Saturday & Sunday
www.greenriverclassic.com

January 30 - February 7, 2009:
IPSSSDR - International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Friday through Saturday
www.wyomingstagestop.org Pinedale Stage Stop on Februay 2 and Big Piney/Marbleton Stage Stop on February 3rd. Events will include celebrations in both towns for our stage stop festivities.

Additional contacts for more information:

Sublette County Visitor Center
Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
1-888-285-7282
307-367-2242
sublettechamber@wyoming.com
www.SubletteChamber.com
www.MountainManCountry.com
(Contact: Terrie Swift, Director)

307-367-4136 Town of Pinedale
www.townofpinedale.com
307-276-3554 Town of Big Piney
www.townofbigpiney.com
307-276-3815 Town of Marbleton
307-367-4372 Sublette County Clerk
www.sublettewyo.com

www.BigPiney.com

Public Meeting Places List
(reservable places)

December - 2008 (Fall)
Average temps 5-30F
Skiing & Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling
Ice Hockey & Skating
Holiday Festivities
Christmas Bird Count
Annual White Pine Torchlight Parade White Pine Ski Resort.
15th Annual Museum of the Mountain Man Wreath and Chocolate Auction
Green River Classic Sled Dog Race
1-12: Paul Taylor Pinedale Middle School 5-6 grades. Pinedale Fine Arts Council presentation.
3-17: Mixed Media Artists Annual Art Show and Sale At the Big Piney Library
3: Sublette County Public Health Pandemic Influenza Task Force meeting Pinedale Ambulance Barn (by Clinic), 10:00AM to 11:30 AM. Agenda: Tabletop Exercise Planning. Please RSVP to 307-367-2157 or 307-276-3575, or e-mail: phnpinedale@health.wyo.gov.
3: Organizational Meeting & Working Lunch for Sublette County Systems of Care Pinedale Library, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Purpose is to identify unmet needs, eliminate overlap, and coordinate services to Sublette County. Please RSVP to: Steve Corsi (307) 885-9883, Peg Carney (307) 367-2139 or Kathy Anderson (307) 367-2300 by November 26th.
5: Museum of the Mountain Man's 15th Annual Christmas Wreath and Chocolate Auction Fundraiser for the museum. At Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale, 6PM. Beautiful wreaths, swags and decadent chocolate treats will be auctioned. Local historian Ann Noble will be on hand to sign her new book, "Pinedale" which will be on sale at the auction. www.museumofthemountainman.com
6: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski 307-367-6606. Sublette County Ag Center
7: HuntSeat Equitation 2-4 pm. Sublette County Ag Center. For more info call 307-276-3301 or 307-367-4380.
13: Frost Bite Winter Barrel Racing Series Sublette County Ag Center. For more info Shelly McAdams 307-360-7002.
13: Sublette Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade and late night shopping
14: Daniel Community Christmas Party At the Historic Daniel Schoolhouse.
14: Diamond M Breakaway Roping More info 307-276-3709. Sublette County Ag Center
14: Pinedale Community Choir Festival of Lessons and Carols Pinedale LDS Curch, 221 E North Street, 3:00 PM. For more information, call Sue at 307-367-6252.
15: Deck the Halls Join the Green River Valley Land Trust to make and decorate holiday ornaments. This event is for both children and adults, with a variety of projects planned for a variety of age groups. Meet at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale at 3:15 pm for check in. Dress to make a mess. Snacks will be provided. You must sign up in advance. Contact Sarah Dreizler 307-367-7007 or sarah@grvlandtrust.org.
17: Sublette County Rural Health Care District (SCRHCD) Regular Meeting Pinedale, 7:00 PM.   County Commissioner's room, Sublette County Courthouse.
20: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski 307-367-6606. Sublette County Ag Center
22-January 2: Winter holiday break for Pinedale students - No School
25: Christmas holiday
28: Diamond M Breakaway Roping More info 307-276-3709.Sublette County Ag Center

January - 2009 (Winter)
Average temps range 0-25F
Roads snow-covered
Snowmobiling & Skiing
Lakes frozen for ice fishing
Green River Rondy Sled Dog Race
Heart 2 Heart SnoCross in Bondurant
One Lunger Snowmobile Race Jan or Feb
High School Nordic Ski Race at White Pine
IPSSSDR Sled Dog Race
3: Frost Bite Winter Barrel Racing Series Sublette County Ag Center. For more info Shelly McAdams 307-360-7002.
3-4: Green River Classic Sled Dog Race www.greenriverclassic.com
4: Diamond M Breakaway Roping More info 307-276-3709. Sublette County Ag Center
5: School resumes for Pinedale students
10: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski 307-367-6606. Sublette County Ag Center
11: Diamond M Breakaway Roping More info 307-276-3709. Sublette County Ag Center
15: Calo Flamenco Pinedale Fine Arts Council Season Ticket event presentation. Pinedale Auditorium, 7:30 PM. Calo Flamenco, ballet de Martin Gaxiola, is a highly-charged mixture of dance, music & song. Tickets $13 for adults/$7 student, $1 extra at the door. www.pinedalefinearts.com
18: Huntseat Equitation Riding Sublette County Ag Center Contact the Extension Office 307-367-4380.
18: Local Planning Meeting for Integrated Solid Waste Management Planning Project - Western Wyoming Planning Area Sublette County Library in Pinedale, 8:00AM to 12:00 Noon
19: Teacher Inservice No school for Pinedale students.
24: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski 307-367-6606. Sublette County Ag Center
30: Beginning of IPSSSDR Starts in Jackson, Wyoming. Race continues through February 7th. In Pinedale February 2 and in Big Piney February 3.
31: Frost Bite Winter Barrel Racing Series Sublette County Ag Center. For more info Shelly McAdams 307-360-7002.

February - 2009 (Winter)
Average temps range 0-25F
Roads snow-covered
Lakes frozen for ice fishing
Snowmobiling & Skiing
IPSSSDR Sled Dog Race
Annual Daniel Fireman's Poker Run
14th Annual Boy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner
Annual Sonny Korfanta GS Ski Race-Club Series
Celebration on Ice/Learn to Skate Program
One Lunger Snowmobile Race
Pinedale High School Alpine GS
Cattleman's Banquet
2: Pinedale Stage Stop of the IPSSSDR
3: Big Piney Stage Stop of the IPSSSDR
6 & 7: Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association high school race at White Pine
10: Romanza Pinedale Fine Arts Council Season Ticket event presentation. Pinedale Auditorium, 7:30 PM. These classically-trained tenors live to sing of love, conquest, betrayal and heartache. Tickets $13 for adults/$7 student, $1 extra at the door. www.pinedalefinearts.com
14: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski 307-367-6606. Sublette County Ag Center
16: Presidents Day holiday No school for Pinedale students.
21: Sonny Korfanta GS at White Pine Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association Race.
21: Frost Bite Winter Barrel Racing Series Sublette County Ag Center. For more info Shelly McAdams 307-360-7002.
28: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski 307-367-6606. Sublette County Ag Center

March - 2009 (Winter)
Average temps range 10-40F, roads snow-covered
X-C Skiing and Snowmobiling
Lakes frozen for ice fishing, some thawing
Fremont Lake Big Fish Ice Fishing Derby
Pinedale VFD Open House & Ball
Green River Valley Winter Carnival March 9 for 2007
Caroline Classic Ski Race
St. Patrick's Day Dinner
7: Frost Bite Winter Barrel Racing Series Sublette County Ag Center. For more info Shelly McAdams 307-360-7002.
14: Caroline Classic Ski Race at White Pine Sublette County Ski and Snowboard Association
14: Hatcreek Outfitters Team Roping Enter at 10 a.m., Rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-367-6606. Sublette County Ag Center
18: The Dallas Brass An American Musical Journey . Pinedale Fine Arts Council Season Ticket event presentation. Pinedale Auditorium, 7:30 PM. Tickets $13 for adults/$7 student, $1 extra at the door. www.pinedalefinearts.com z
20: No School for Pinedale students
21-22: Turn It Up Barrel Racing Spring Series Sublette County Ag Center. For more info Shelly McAdams 307-360-7002.
28: White Pine Winter Series Saddle Roping Jackpots In the main arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Ag Arena. Sign up at 10 a.m., rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret or Chase Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-231-1238, or call White Pine Ski 307-367-6606. Sublette County Ag Center

April - 2009 (Spring/Winter)
Average temps range 20-50F
Snow melts off in valleys
Back roads muddy
High country snowmobiling still good
Streams begin to open for spring fishing
Golfing begins
Aniel Daniel Chili Cook-Off
Hard Hats and Stetsons
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet
4: Sublette County Ski and Snowboard Association Fun Days and White Pine
8: Avner the Eccentric Pinedale Fine Arts Council presentation.
11: Hatcreek Outfitters Team Roping Enter at 10 a.m., Rope at 11 a.m. For more information call Bret Heiner at 307-367-7187 or 307-367-6606. Sublette County Ag Center
16-17: Teacher Inservice, No school for Pinedale students
18 & 19: Ed Wright Barrel Racing Clinic Contact Shelly McAdams for more info, 307360-7002.
23: Bottom Line Duo Pinedale Fine Arts Council presentation.
24: Jay Novacek will be at the LaBarge Elementary School Gym on behalf of Youth Flag Football Novacek is a 50time
25-26: Turn It Up Barrel Racing Spring Series Sublette County Ag Center. For more info Shelly McAdams 307-360-7002.

May - 2009 (Spring)
Average temps range 30-65F
Most lakes thaw for fishing
Leaves start to come on trees
Soda Lake opens always on May 10
Green River Lakes road typically opens end of May/early June
Ranchers branding season
High School rodeos
Big Piney & PInedale High School graduations
Home & Garden Show in Pinedale
2: Bits N Spurs Open Horse Show Sublette County Ag Center.
9-10: Turn It Up Barrel Racing Spring Series F Sublette County Ag Center. or more info Shelly McAdams 307-360-7002.
16: Dina Blade Pinedale Fine Arts Council presentation
20, 21, 22, & 23: Pat Wyse Horsemanship Clinic Sublette County Ag Center. For more information contact Nancy Espenscheid or Grant Whitman.
23, 24 & 25: Outfitters Team Roping Contact Todd Stevie for more info. Sublete County Ag Center
25: Memorial Day holiday - No school for Pinedale students .

June - 2009 (Spring)
Average temps range 35-65F
Wildflowers begin to bloom, springtime in the valleys.
All but highest trailheads accessible by end of the month.
High country trails typically have snow until end of the month.
Campgrounds start to open, water tests.
Usually safe to plant flowers outside after Father's Day.
Green River Drift
Kids' Fishing Day
Horseshoe Pitch & Barbecue
Waterhole Days Cowboy Golf Tournament
Father's Day Fishing Derby on Fremont Lake
Golf Tournaments
LaBarge Beach Party
Annual Bondurant BBQ
13: 2nd Annual Walk For Life Hosted by the Pregnancy Resource Center of Sublette County. From 10AM - Noon at the American Legion Park in Pinedale. All are invited to attend this FREE family friendly 2-mile Walk For Life. Lunch, drinks, balloons, toys, and t-shirts provided. Come join the fun! For more info Stephanie Harker 307-231-1711.
20 & 21: Fathers Day Team Roping Sublette County Ag Center. For more information contact Espenscheids or Fears.

July - 2009 (Summer)
Average temps range 60-80F
Afternoon thunder & lightning storms, wildfire season
High country usually open for hiking by end of the month
Big Sandy & Union Pass roads usually open by mid-month
Jackass Pass, Cirque of the Towers opens about 4th of Julyish
Weekend ropings & cuttings, rodeos
9-12: 2009 Green River Rendezvous Days Make your lodging reservations early (ASAP) if you plan to come.

August - 2009 (Summer)
Average temps range 60-90F
Afternoon thunder & lightning storms, wildfire season
Best time to hike high Continental Divide
Jackass Pass to Cirque of the Towers clear of snow
Haying begins
LaBarge Fest
Sublette County Fair
Sailing Regatta on Fremont Lake
Cowboy Shop Classic Rodeo
Pinedale Blues Festival (cancelled)
Golf tourneys
Pinedale Boat Club Picnic

September - 2009 (Fall)
Bugs die off, hiking more pleasant, fewer thunderstorms
Fall colors and late-season outings
Average temps range 60-80F
Start of freezing nights
Last of haying
Hunting season opens
Bow and black powder hunting
First day of school for Pinedale Schools
Campgrounds shut down mid-September
Boulder VFC Open House & BBQ
Pinedale Half Marathon
Snowmobile Grass Drags

October - 2009 (Fall)
Fall leaves turn, first snows in the high country
Average temps range 30-70F, gardens freeze
Pinedale typically gets snow dustings that melt
Green River Drift-cattle at Cora Y corrals
Hunting season
Museum of the Mountain Man Winter Gallery hours
Rendezvous Meadows closes for the season

Calendar Editor's Note: Are you a regular calendar viewer who lives out of the immediate area? You can find more information about current local events in our two newspapers, the Pinedale Roundup and the Sublette Examiner.  Out-of-county subscriptions are very reasonable and help support their efforts to make community news available. Both these papers are extremely supportive of local events. Please consider an out-of-county newspaper subscription with them if you are a regular online reader and interested in local events. Event information is also aired on KPIN 101.1 FM radio. Contact the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce to receive literature about the area and events. The Sublette County Joint Tourism Promotion Board has a visitor website with more area information at www.mountainmancountry.com.