Library To Celebrate Smokey’s Birthday

Did you know that Smokey the Bear’s birthday is Aug. 9 and that he will be 80 years old this year? The Forest Service is celebrating all year.

All sorts of events are being planned including a social media campaign asking the public to sing Happy Birthday to Smokey with the hashtag #SingForSmokey. Some of the videos will be streamed across numerous social media platforms Aug. 9.

Everyone is encouraged to attend a birthday party at the Roosevelt County Library in Wolf Point for Smokey the Bear on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. They will be serving cake in celebration of his milestone birthday.

Janet K. Anderson, a fire prevention technician with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will be on hand as well with a short program regarding fire prevention and safety and to answer questions.