Fort Caspar Museum is pleased to announce the recent grant award for "Journeys through Wyoming’s Past: A Summer Reading Series Kick-Off Event," from the Wyoming Humanities Council. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will feature two prominent Wyoming authors as they share their love of history with youth. Eugene Gagliano of Buffalo will read his books "C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet Book," and "Four Wheels West: A Wyoming Number Book."

Jackson resident Kenneth Thomasma is the author of the “Amazing Indian Children” book series. He will read portions of "Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran." A hands-on activity will take place between the two presentations. The event serves as a kick-off for a summer reading program focusing on Wyoming history for youth.

The program begins mid-June with a Pioneers Book Club for ages 5-8 and an Explorers Book Club recommended for ages 9 and up.

For more information contact Erin Rose at 235-8462 or check the Fort Caspar Museum website, {M3www.fortcasparwyoming.com for more details about the Kick-Off Event and Summer Reading Program.

*HEALING TOUCH COMES TO SHERIDAN: Learn how to improve your pet's health and well-being through the simple touch of your hands. Techniques will be taught at a Healing Touch for Animals workshop April 25-27 in Sheridan.

This is the first level of a four-level program leading to certification. Students will learn hands-on with dogs and horses; other species will be discussed.

People interested in attending the workshop should contact workshop coordinator Elaine Kristiansen at (307) 672-8848 or via e-mail at Sheridan@healingtouchforanimals.com. Online registration and additional information is available at www.healingtouchforanimals.com.