KGOS/KERM Regional News

Torrington’s Downtown merchants are planning a downtown festival in the coming months and hopefully there are more on the horizon. Roger Huckfelt and his fellow downtown business owners approached the city council Tuesday night with a proposal for a street festival complete with food, beverages, shopping and live entertainment. He said the biggest hurdle was getting the city to approve an open container permit for the events–which was approved unanimously.

“I want to thank the city council for allowing us to move forward and listen to us. It’s been a long time since we’ve had an event such as this in our downtown area and with any luck we’ll have many more. This will re-energize and revitalize our downtown and create a reason to sit and stay in Torrington and come to our town.”

Now the businesses will focus on planning the festivals—the first will either be in September or October. He said they will be looking for organizations to help provide food for the events. Those interested can contact the downtown merchants.

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The 9th Annual Comedy Night 2009, Beer Tasting & Silent Auction is tomorrow night at the fairground’s Rendezvous Center starting at 6:00 p.m. Comedian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald will perform at 8:00 p.m. and there will be lots of new and unique items for bidding. Tickets can be purchased from any Community Healthcare Foundation member, Pinnacle Bank, Wagner’s Floral, First National Bank and First State Bank. Tickets can be purchased in advance for a reduced cost or at the door for full price.

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The Guernsey Child Development Center is hosting its developmental screenings today for children ages birth to five years old from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Guernsey Early Childhood Center. The children will be screened for vision and hearing, speech and language, motor skills, cognitive skills and a physical assessment. Results and recommendations will be given to the parent or guardian immediately following the screening. Appointments are still available, call 836-2838 or 836-2250.

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There are farmer’s markets this afternoon in both Lusk and Torrington. Torrington’s market starts at 3:00 p.m. and is held at the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Office. Lusk’s farmer’s market is this evening at 5:00 p.m. at the city shop parking lot next to the Lusk Liquor Store.