Good morning, Rock Springs.

Organizers of Christmas in the Park invite local performers to highlight Bunning Park this holiday season.

The event runs November 28 through December 21 with most shows between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., and groups can apply by calling (307-352-1434).

Sweetwater County faces a shortage of foster homes as DFS reports 24 children remain in group care while 35 are with certified families.

Local residents are invited to apply as foster parents (certification takes up to 90 days) to help keep children connected to their familiar community.

Young at Heart Community and Senior Center’s Special Diets Program received an $11,500 United Way grant for fiscal year 2026–27 to keep medically-necessary meals at $5 while supporting hot and frozen meal delivery for local clients with special dietary needs in Rock Springs.

The YWCA Victims Advocacy Center will host Silent Witness memorial on Oct.

9, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bunning Park to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It will sponsor the Clothesline Project at White Mountain Mall and Brush Crazy Painting Party at 617 Broadway Street to support survivors.

Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency invites local schools, churches, and musicians to perform at Christmas in the Park at Bunning Park from Nov.

28 to Dec. 19 (extra dates on Dec. 20 and 21). Interested groups should contact the agency to schedule a family-friendly outdoor performance.

At a Sept. 15 City Council meeting, officials debated keeping the Civic Center gym open for key community programs amid budget constraints and explored relocating some classes to other venues.

Mayor Mickelson said plans include preserving historic spaces (like the Old Timers section) to serve local residents and veterans.

Healthcare providers at Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center began using a $4,000 American Cancer Society grant on Sept.

1 and will distribute food vouchers and offer nutrition classes to patients facing food insecurity until Feb. 28—supporting improved health during treatment challenges.