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Community Briefs.Day-use fees will be waived at certain state parks on June 6 On June 6, in coordination with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual Free Fishing Day, Wyoming State Parks will waive day-use fees at all parks, historic sites, and recreational areas managed by Wyoming State Parks that offer fishing opportunities.The fee waiver is designed to encourage public participation in Free Fishing Day, which allows anglers to fish in Wyoming waters without a fishing license for one day only.“Free Fishing Day is a great opportunity to connect people with Wyoming’s incredible natural resources,” said Chris Floyd, deputy director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources.“In conjunction with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, we’re proud to support opportunities like Free Fishing Day that encourage families, residents, and visitors to get outside, explore Wyoming’s public lands and waters, and create lasting memories together.” The following Wyoming State Parks locations will offer free admission on June 6: - Boysen State Park - Buffalo Bill State Park - Curt Gowdy State Park - Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park - Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site - Glendo State Park - Guernsey State Park - Hawk Springs State Recreation Area - Keyhole State Park - Seminoe State Park Dusty Vaquero Days brings country artists to Gillette this weekend The country music festival Dusty Vaquero Days returns for its second year at Cam-plex this weekend from Thursday through Sunday.The lineup includes artists such as Dolly Shine, Red Shahan, Tyler Halverson, Dave Stamey, Kellen Smith, Margo Cilker, the Logan Ryan Band, Kat Hasty, Kade Hoffman, Zack McGinn, Colten Jesse and many more.Tickets range from $30 for Thursday evening to $83 for Friday or Saturday, with a three-day pass costing $158.Tickets can be purchased at cam-plex.com/events/2026/dusty-vaquero-days-2026.Boys and Girls Club hosts open house Thursday The Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County is hosting an open house this Thursday.Come see what makes the Boys and Girls Club a place where kids connect, learn and thrive.Meet the staff, tour the building, play open house bingo and get information on the organization’s summer schedule and field trips.The open house is from 5:30-6:30 p.m.Thursday at the Boys and Girls Club at 410 Lakeside Drive.Powder Basin Classic returns for its sixth year The sixth annual Powder Basin Classic will be held this Friday through Sunday at Cam-plex East Pavilion.The Powder Basin Classic is a youth livestock show for participants ages 7 to 21.The event was established to provide youth with an opportunity to showcase their livestock projects while preparing to compete at jackpot shows, county fairs and state fairs.The 2025 Powder Basin Classic hosted 226 exhibitors and more than 1,400 entries, and there was more than $30,000 given out in awards and payouts.307 Horse Racing hosts three race days this weekend Come out to Cam-plex Morningside Park this weekend for the second set of horse races this season.Gates open at 2 p.m.Friday and 12:30 p.m.on Saturday and Sunday.The first post is scheduled an hour after gates open.The event features vendors for food and drinks as well as nearby ATMs.Any wagers made through 307 Horse Racing must be made in cash.Admission is free on Friday.On Saturday and Sunday, you can buy tickets for $10, and it’s free for kids 17 and under.Sign up for free STEM summer program at Gillette College Students entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades are invited to take part in the STEM Achievers at Gillette College program from June 1-18.No prior STEM experience is required.The program, which is free, will run for three weeks from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Monday through Thursday.To register, visit tinyurl.com/4m8necyn.STEM Achievers is a free summer program designed for middle school students who are curious about how technology works and how it connects to future careers.Hosted on the Gillette College main campus, the program provides students with a safe, supportive environment where they can explore science, engineering, and technology through hands-on activities.Throughout the program, students will participate in engaging projects that introduce them to areas such as coding, robotics, virtual reality, and design and fabrication technologies.Students will even have the opportunity to pilot and code drones while learning the fundamentals of flight, navigation, and responsible drone operation.These experiences help students develop important skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and critical thinking while giving them exposure to tools and technologies used in real-world industries.Students will learn directly from experienced instructors and mentors while collaborating with other middle school students who share similar interests.The goal is not only to build technical skills, but also to help students gain confidence, discover new interests and see themselves as future innovators.