Today's Highlights

Fun stuff to do today.

NC '58 begins reunion

The NCHS Class of 1958 50-year reunion begins with registration at 1 p.m., today in the lobby of the Ramada Plaza Riverside. Bar opens at 6 p.m.; 1958 Sock Hop is at 7 p.m., with a Sundae Bar. Wear 1950's clothing if you can. RSVP to Butch Rice Okes, 235-5349.

CC welcomes Cottam with open house

The Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library will be the site for an open house to welcome Keith Cottam as interim director of the library from 3 to 5 p.m.

The open house is free and open to the public and will include tours of the library, refreshments and more.

"We not only want community members to come and meet Keith, but we also want them to come see what the Goodstein Foundation Library has to offer," said Lois Davis, dean of educational resources at Casper College.

Historic Bishop Home hosts wine and cheese

The Historic Bishop Home, 818 E. 2nd St., hosts Wine and Cheese Tasting, featuring wine from Poplar Wine and Spirits and the Rocky Mountain Region and hors d'oeuvres from Market and More, music provided by T-Bone and Ivory; local artist Phillip Smith will be on hand to show his pottery, 5-7 p.m., $30.

All prices include a $10 tax-deductible donation to the Cadoma Foundation, owner of the property.

To make reservations or for more information, call 235-5277 or email info@cadomafoundation.org.

Eagles host free dance

Summer fling dance at the Eagles Hall, 306 N Durbin, from 7 to 11 p.m., features the Robbie Daniels Band. This dance is the next to the last dance at the Eagles for adult entertainment. There will be one more dance on Aug. 22, 2008. These dances have been put on by local musicians with admission free.

The musicians' support comes from the generous donations of the audience. If you would like to see more of these types of dances, please let us know. It is very difficult to provide a live dance band on a voluntary basis. Your support is appreciated. The charity of the month at the Fraternal Order of Eagles is the Handicapped Childrens Fund. Please help support the Eagle charity programs.

Robbie Daniels - 235-5130

Help with largest baby shower

The Casper Chapter of Newborns in Need, Inc. which serves premature and newborn babies that are in need or crisis by providing essential items, is participating in The Largest Baby Shower on the Planet during the month of August. We are partnering with the national NIN, attempting to establish a Guinness World Record for helping babies.

We are in need of and requesting donations of: diapers (preemie, newborn, size 1), sleepers, gowns, and onesies (preemie or 0-3 months), baby wash, lotion, diaper rash ointment, diaper wipes, pacifiers, BPA free bottles, powdered Enfamil w/Lipil formula and Wal-Mart, Target or Hancock Fabric gift cards.

All items will stay in our community and may be dropped off at All That Yarn in Beverly Plaza or call 237-0703 for pickup. For more information, please contact Ann @ 235-8592 or casperwy@newbornsinneed.org. Thank you for making a difference in this world, one baby at a time.

Kids' theatre presents classic

The Casper Childrens Theatre is excited to present James and the Giant Peach. The Not Ready For Bedtime Players, which consists of actors ages 8-11 will perform this beloved classic today and August 2 at 7 p.m. and August 3 at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Casper Childrens Theatre on the 2nd floor of the Commissary Mall. Admission is $3 for youth and $5 for adults. To reserve tickets or for additional information, please call 473-8470.

Baseball team needs donations

The Casper Hurricanes and Casper Storm are having a garage sale this Saturday and need donations. Items can be taken any evening this week between 5 and 7 p.m., behind the third-base dugout at the Crossroads No. 4 baseball field off N. Poplar St.

If you need someone to pick up the donations, call Cynthia at 259-2353. If you have large or heavy items, please let us know so we can arrange for a truck and some muscle.

The Garage Sale will be at Crossroads No. 4 ball field on Saturday, beginning at 6:30 a.m., and going until mid-afternoon.

Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee will be sold at the sale. Early Birds are welcome to shop.

Apply for back to school help

The Salvation Army is accepting applications for back to school help at the Salvation Army Hope Center, 441 S. Center. Applicants need to provide identification for each child registering, as well as proof of income and residency.

Applications may be filled out between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be accepted through Aug. 7.

The back to school party is set for Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Salvation Army Church, 625 S. Jefferson.

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Fiddle festival needs musicians

The 18th Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Fiddle Championships & Music Festival is seeking musicians from all areas of the state and region to participate in a fun-filled event Aug. 15-17 at the Casper Best Western Ramkota Hotel.

The event includes a Friday night jam session, Saturday competition and Sunday morning workshops. National fiddle champions, Tobi Magruder, Great Falls, Mont., and Katie Glassman, Denver, will present fiddle workshops. Fee: $25. Workshops for additional instruments may be offered.

Musicians of all ages and levels of experience will vie for approximately $3,000 in cash and trophies. Categories include seven fiddle age groups; championship fiddle; youth and adult novice fiddle, guitar and variety instrument; and male and female vocal.

To avoid a late fee, register by Aug. 9.

Ann Robinson

266-6347 or {M7agrobinson@bresnan.net

Senior poker tourney

A Texas Hold 'em Senior Poker Tournament will be played Monday at 1 p.m., at the Casper Senior Center. The first $100 is free; re-buys are $5. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, call Heather Johnson at 265-4678.

Late night movie for teens

Students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to attend Late Night outside the Casper Family Aquatic Center on Friday, Aug. 15, from 8-11 p.m. Admission, pop, and popcorn are FREE. The movie to be shown is Semi-Pro, starring Will Ferrell. The movie will be projected on the east side of the Aquatic Center sun deck. Please use the sun deck entrance and dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Students should bring their school identification card to the event. The event is sponsored by the Central Casper Weed & Seed Program.

For more information, call the Casper Recreation Center at 235-8383.

Pops in the Park Aug. 16

The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and the Casper Ghosts want to take you out to the ballgame this summer on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, for our Pops in the Park concert.

Pops in the Park will be held August 16, 2008 and will bring together two very different Casper organizations for an evening of summer family fun. The WSO will play an outdoor Pops concert beginning at 5 p.m. and afterwards, stay and enjoy the Casper Ghosts as they take on the Billings Mustangs. Pops in the Park is sure to be one of Caspers favorite musical events as new WSO Conductor, Matthew Savery, leads the orchestra in a variety of movie and classical selections.

World renowned trumpet player, Joe Burgstaller, principal with the Canadian Brass, is our very special guest artist.

See a great concert and a great ballgame in one great night for the price of one ticket!

$15 for adults and $5 for kids under 8. Tickets available at Wind City Books, Simply Sheilas and at the Symphony office, 266-1478.

Pool luau for back-to-school

There is one last splash for students who will be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grades this fall from 7-9 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 15, at East Casper Pool, 3400 E. 12th St. Join us at East Casper Pool (3400 E. 12th St.) for music and games in this middle school-only swim. Participants must wear swimsuits to be in the water. Cost is $3 per swimmer and includes refreshments and snacks.

For specific information about the City of Casper recreation programs or facilities, please call the Casper Recreation Center at 235-8383 or visit the City of Caspers website at {M7www.casperwy.gov

Mission's Wolosin to be honored

Casper Youth for Christ, Inc. is pleased to announce our upcoming 3rd Annual Reaching the Every Fundraising Banquet. This event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m., at the Casper Events Center.

This year CYFC will be honoring Carl Wolosin, the executive director of the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission. Our guest speaker will be best-selling author Ryan Dobson, founder of KOR Ministries and the son of Dr. James Dobson.

For more information or to sponsor a table at this event, please contact Janet or Ed at 235-6650 or email cyfcassist@bresnan.net

Teen Stuff

Fun stuff for teens.

Summer at the Y

Are you between the ages of 13 and 18 and need something to do this summer? Join the Casper Family YMCAs Teen Summer Program! Meet new people and enjoy a fun-filled summer. Participants will take field trips to the lake and mountain, watch movies, swim, learn to make candles and soap and many other fun and exciting activities. The cost is only $30 per week. Scholarships are available. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided by NCSD#1. For more information contact Che Jones @ 234-9187.

Summer lecture series

Fort Caspar Museum is pleased to announce a six-week summer lecture series on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. through August 13. Lectures are free of charge and will take place in the Multi-Use Room at Fort Caspar Museum. Each lecture will focus on a different impression on Wyoming from past to present and from east to west. These impressions could be people, places, or events. We may be able to experience these impressions today or they may be memories from times past.

These programs are funded by a grant from the Wyoming Humanities Council.

For more information contact Erin Rose at 235-8462 or check the Fort Caspar Museum website, {M3www.fortcasparwyoming.com.

Kids' Stuff

Fun stuff for the younger set.

VBS at Sunrise Baptist

Vacation Bible School, Aug 3-7, 6-8:15 p.m. Join Sunrise Baptist Church, 3990 So. McKinley for a Trail Ride to learn all about the Good News of Jesus! The round-up begins Sunday Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. and continues each evening, concluding on Thursday Aug. 7 with Family Night! This Trail Ride is for pardners age 4 through 6th grade. Call the lead trail guide (pastor Gary Hans) at 237-5108 for more information. See ya'll then!{M3

Childcare openings at YMCA

The Casper Family YMCA has openings for before and after school childcare. Transportation to and from school is available. DFS assistance is accepted. For more information or to register your child please contact Stacy Miller at 233-8410, or stop by the YMCA at 315 E 15th Street.

Sign up for after school

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is accepting registrations for the upcoming school year. Along with the main club location on "K" Street, we will have school sites at Paradise Valley, Mills, Verda James and Evansville. Cost for the after school program will be a $10 membership and there will be a monthly after school program fee of $100 for all sites based on a sliding fee scale.There are daily options and weekly options as well. Daily is for 2 days or less per week for $5 a day. Weekly rates are for 3 or more days at a rate of $25 per week. All fees are based on income with a sliding fee scale. Busing will stay the same at $25 per month. For more information or to register for the school year, call 235-5694.

Use those Legos

Toy Town is holding its 21st annual Lego contest, August 11-15 with judging Aug. 16.

Contestants need to construct a model from LEGOS (only) at home and bring it to Toy Town, 147 S. Center St., downtown Casper. Models will be taken during regular business hours, 10-5:30, Monday-Friday. Models should not exceed 3 feet by 3 feet at the base.

The age groups are 6 and under, 7-9, 10-12, and 13- and older. First, second and third prizes will be given out for each age group. An overall Best of Show will be given out.

There are certificates and goodies for each entrant.

Entries are judged on creativity, stability, color, unique use of bricks and more.

For more information, contact Toy Town, 235-0550.

Space for kids at BGCCW

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming has some openings for its fun-filled and educational programs this summer at its Summer Safari Day Camps. Day camp is held at both the Paradise Valley and Evansville branches. The day camps are open to children between the ages of 6 and 12. Activities include swimming, skating, bowling, science, character development, sports and more. Day camp hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $10 membership fee to BGCCW plus $55 per week. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided at no extra cost. Registration is required.

The Greater Casper branch at 1701 K Street is open this summer to all children and teens between the ages of 6 and 18 and drop-ins are welcome. Summer hours for the Greater Casper Branch are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10 membership fee to the Club plus $25 per week. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided at no extra cost. Registration forms must be completed.

Hours for the teen program (between the ages of 13 and 18) are noon to 8 p.m. Cost for the teen program is $10 for the membership fee. No registration is required.

To register your child, stop by the Greater Casper Branch between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Club is closed on the weekends. For more information, call 235-5694.

Free childhood immunizations

Free routine childhood immunizations for ages 2 months through 18 years will be given at the Casper-Natrona County Health Department from Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please call if you have any questions related to who is considered a legal guardian. Bring the childs current, complete shot record. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcomed. The clinic is located at 475 South Spruce and clinic information is available by calling 235-9340.

Camp for asthma kids

Camp Huff 'n Puff for kids with asthma age 5 to 13 years old will be held at the Casper Boys and Girls Club on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17. There is no cost and it is not a sleepover camp. Activities include T-shirts and tie-dying, asthma education, fly casting and fly tying, and special visits from the Casper College Lady T-Bird volleyball team and the WMC ambulance team.

Lunch is provided each day.

Register by August 8. Sponosored by the American Lung Association of the Northern Rockies. Call Kristi Hack in Casper at 267-3749.

VBS in August

CLYM hosts A Rainforest Adventure: A Tree Top Bible Blast! Vacation Bible School, August 4-7, 9 a.m.-noon at Grace Lutheran Church for all youth ages 4 years-8th grade. At the Rainforest Adventure youll hear stories about Jesus, make cool crafts, learn catchy tunes, play super fun games, and make lots of new friends! Each day offers a new Bible story to explore through loads of fun activities. To register or for more information please contact Michelle Collins at 262-6891.

Science and Creation VBS

Science and Creation VBS will be held at Faith Assembly of God, Aug. 4-8, 9 to 11:30 a.m. All 4 through 12-year-olds are welcome. Info: 265-9121.

Help Yourself

What's Here? Things to make you feel better.

Caregiver support

Are you a caregiver for someone with a disability, illness or disorder? Would you like to connect with other caregivers in a supportive, understanding and informative environment? The Center for Abilities is sponsoring a family caregiver support group to allow caregivers to share experiences and knowledge and to bond with others.

The group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at 111 W. 2nd St., Ste. 601. If you have questions or would like more information, call Amber at 265-9565.

The Center for Abilities is a public, nonprofit agency providing services to people with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, mental illnesses and other disabilities, and their families.

Apply for United Way money

The United Way of Natrona County is accepting Special Response Grant applications until Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008. Meetings with the United Way of Natrona County Admissions & Allocations Committee will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Typically, Special Response Grants will fall within three distinct categories:

*Seed Money Grants. These grants would be made to provide short-term support for the start-up, development, implementation, or stabilization of existing or new and untested programs and, in some cases, new agencies.

*System-Building Grants. These grants would be made to enhance the capability of existing member agencies and non-member agencies, and service delivering systems. In this regard, they could involve the support of collaborative efforts among different agencies to develop new programs that are responsive to community needs.

*Emergency Grants. These grants would be to provide funding for one-time emergency needs not anticipated and are outside of the regular budget.

For more information and criteria, contact Shanna Harris at 237-9367.

Support group luncheon

Caf Cares is now meeting at noon the second Tuesday of each month in the Pub Room at Primrose, 1865 S. Beverly. This support group is open to anyone in the community who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Participants should bring sack lunch. Dessert will be provided. Please RSVP to Dama at 577-4832.

Bereavement group in Glenrock

North Platte Home Health and Hospice will hold Bereavement Support Group meetings to provide support, discussion and conversation for those who have lost a loved one.

Meetings are held every third Friday of the month at Glenrock Senior Center, 615 West Deer in Glenrock. Led by Chaplain Gayle Unruh, the meetings are held from noon-1:30 p.m. and lunch is provided. The public is invited to attend these free events.

Clinic helps

The Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Clinic provides health care to people living in homelessness in the Casper metro area. What many people don't know is that the HCH Clinic also serves people who are "doubled up," temporarily staying with friends or extended family members. Visit the clinic on 12th Street's Life Steps Campus (Building E) to register and schedule an appointment. Call 235-6116 for clinic hours.

Soup kitchen reopens

After a brief hiatus, the Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen Christ First Missionary Baptist Church, 900 N. Grant, hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

We would like to help the high rate of people in Natrona County who need a hot meal. We are still in need of volunteers, cooks, cooks' helpers, servers, etc.

Volunteers are welcome any day of the week at 9 a.m. For more information, call the church at 265-5711 or Janice Gentry at 265-3397.

Fun and finances for sandwich generation

Planning for retirement, trying to send your kids to college and managing money for elderly parents? Join Central Wyoming Senior Service's "Going to Beat 60," at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 22, at Eggington's.

The fun and educational class will help you find the balance. Robert Robinson, financial consultant for Wells Fargo Investments, will help you put the fun back in finances. Registration is $25 and includes dinner.

To register, call N.J. Olsen at 265-4678 or stop by the Senior Center at 1831 E. 4th St., for more information.

Helping Others

What's Here? Chances to help others.

Remember elves when you shop

With all the garage sales this summer, please remember the Elf Shoppe when you sort and shop. It will be Dec. 14 this year and we are already getting gifts together. REMEMBER something a child would like to give mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, sister,or brother. Some thoughts are gifts you have received and will never use, gifts for dad, sun visors, CD holders, etc. Please help us get started on the Elf Shoppe early and we need volunteers for everything. For more information, call Dee at 237-4769.

Braille trail opens

Due to the early June flood, the Lee McCune Braille Trail was heavily damaged. Thanks to the Natrona County Road and Bridge Department and members of the Casper Mountain Lions Club, after five hard weeks of work, the trail is now open. Thanks to all who put the time into the restoration.

Host a foreign exchange student

I am currently seeking famlies to open their hearts and their homes to foreign exchange students in the Casper area. Host families provide room, board and a caring environment in exchange for lifelong international friendship, an enriching experience for their family and plenty of opportunities for fun.

For more information, call Barbara Richards at 473-1025 or 262-1832.

Help for newborns

Newborns in Need (NIN) is a non-profit charity that specializes in the needs of premature and newborn babies that are sick or in crises by providing essential items to hospitals, homeless shelters, crises centers, and county health units, etc. NIN schedules work day meetings the second Saturday of each month, August 9, and September 13, from 9 a.m. until noon. The meetings are held at Life Steps Campus, 1514 E. 12th in the cafeteria (Building L). For more information, please contact Ann @ (307) 235-8592 or {M7casperwy@newbornsinneed.org.

Veterans seek volunteers

The Natrona County United Veterans Council needs volunteers to help when "The Wall That Heals," the traveling Vietnam Memorial, arrives in Casper in September. About 70 volunteers are still needed to assist the public for the four days it will be here, September 11-14. Also needed are financial sponsors to off-set the $10,000 it costs to bring in the memorial. Any and all contributions are welcome. If you would like to volunteer your time or help sponsor "The Wall That Heals" while it is here, please contact Cecil Barnes at 234-0485 or 267-3340. Donations are tax deductible. Checks should be made out to "Natrona County United Veterans Council" and can be mailed to Barnes at P. O. Box 735, Evansville, WY 82636.

Salvation Army needs help

The Salvation Army will provide backpacks filled with school supplies for families in need.

Backpacks are purchased with money donated, but school supplies to fill them are needed as well and include pens and pencils, Kleenex, pocket folders, 3-ring binders, spiral notebooks, wide and college rule paper, supply boxes, erasers, scissors, rulers, dry erase markers, glue/glue sticks, colored pencils and regular markers.

Supplies can be dropped off at the Salvation Army Hope Center, 441 S. Center. For more information, call 234-2004.

Hold off on book donations

The Friends of the Natrona County Public Library, 307 East 2nd Street, request that all public donations of books, magazines, etc., be withheld during the first half of August, 2008. Book sale organizers will be on summer break and cannot accept donations until after Aug. 15, 2008. They appreciate the community's cooperation and continued support.

For more information, contact Donna Mullen at the Friends of the Library, 235-0234.

Farmers Market needs vendors

The Downtown Casper Community Farmers Market (DCCFM) is looking for local gardeners who would like to become produce vendors for the upcoming summer market. We are looking for a variety of produce items and will consider both small and large growers. Interested? Contact Thea True at DCCFM1@gmail.com or call 307-333-4276 and leave a message for more information.

Reach to Recovery needs help

The American Cancer Societys Reach to Recovery Program has volunteers who conduct breast cancer patient visits. The Reach to Recovery program provides information and support to anyone facing breast cancer through one-on-one contact with the volunteers. Talking with a volunteer can help those facing breast cancer find the strength and resources to cope. We are currently looking for someone to help coordinate this program. The coordinator does not have to be a breast cancer survivor.

Other programs provided are Man to Man (for prostate cancer survivors), Look GoodFeel Better, (to help people deal with the affects of chemo and radiation on skin and hair), and I Can Cope (an on-line support group for cancer patients).

We are located at 907 N. Poplar, in the Cottonwood Park Building, Ste. 185. We have wigs, scarves, hats, prostheses, bras, informational brochures and other items to assist cancer patients.

Please contact Karen Stillwell at 235-0044 to discuss this program or any others listed.

Garage sale donations needed

NAMI-Casper (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will be holding its annual garage sale at 133 W. 6th St., on Sat., Aug. 2, from 7:30-2 p.m. The funds from the sale will be used for general operating expenses to maintain our presence in the community as a force to help educate and remove stigma in regard to mental illness. We would love support from the community. Donations of good clean sellable items are appreciated. We will NOT be accepting tires, batteries, large appliances, large furniture, old computers nor clothing. Please call Linda at 333-5758 or 277-1000 to schedule a time to drop off your donation.

Celebrations

Three cheers.

Warm welcome for troops

The Welcome Home, Troops program is happy to welcome home service men and women at the Natrona County International Airport terminal who are returning on leave or permanently from active service. Call the Rev. Skaggs at 315-1059. Persons wishing to be on a welcomers list should contact their post officers if they belong to a veterans organization, and those who dont should call Stan Lowe 265-1585.

Rec Sports

Fun stuff for your body.

Sign up for rec volleyball, softball

The City of Casper Recreation Division is hosting women's and men's volleyball and coed softball leagues this fall.

Teams interested in registering a team for softball may register through Thursday, Aug. 7. Those interested in men's and women's fall volleyball may register through Thursday, Aug. 14. Registration will be accepted at the Casper Rec Center, 1801 E. 4th St., Casper, 82601.

Information packets are also available at the Casper Rec Center or can be downloaded at www.crlasports.com.

Clubs

Red Hats, snowmobiles, etc.

Military committee needs members

The Military Affairs Committee of the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking former and new members for the coming year. All those interested in military issues are welcome to attend. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month starting at 11:30 am at the Petroleum Club. Every meeting has a guest speaker. The next meeting is set for September 10. For more information call Mindy at the Chamber of Commerce at 234-5311.

Silent peace vigil

All individuals are invited to participate in a peace vigil called Women in Black. Women in Black is an international movement for peace in our homes, community and the world.

Please join us the first Wednesday of the month, Aug. 6, noon to 1 p.m., at Center and B streets in front of the courthouse. We dress in black and stand in silence. Flyers are provided to distribute if there are inquiries.

For information, see http://www.womeninblack.org or 265-3278.

Corvette club seeks members

If you own a corvette and are looking for others who share your passion, the Central Wyoming Corvette Club would like to invite you to attend a meeting. Our club meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Parkway Plaza Caf meeting room. We are a social club but also strive to raise monies for local charities through our activities. We go on cruise n dines during the nice weather, sponsor the Labor Day Corvette Roundup and hope to have several other activities in 2008. For further information contact Gary Boldt, 436-9833 or Bill Rader, 265-6014 or just come to the Parkway on meeting night and get to know our organization better.

Girl Scout alums plan overnighter

Rekindle, Reconnect is the theme of the Girl Scout Alumni Overnighter at Camp Sacajawea on Casper Mountain on Sept. 27-28. Regardless of what council you grew up in, Girl Scout alumni are invited to make new friends, but keep the old, while enjoying singing, campfire, twilight hike, stargazing and smores. Participants are welcome to bring their sleeping bags and sleep in the lodge or just spend a few hours at camp.

The cost is $15 per person with a registration deadline of Sept. 19.

For more information, contact Janet de Vries, 237-4545 or janetdevries@hotmail.com.

Lions set speakers

The Lions Club of Casper has set its speakers for August meetings, held each Wednesday at noon at the Parkway Plaza.

Aug. 6: Sgt. John Becker, NCSO

Aug. 13: Pete Meyers, City of Casper

Aug. 20: Sally Ann, Casper Star-Tribune

We are seeking more members for our club. Come join us for lunch.

Tom Phillips - 472-4926

Group plans SLC trip

All Daughters of the Nile are invited to join Queen Mary Montee of Tamah Temple No. 73, Rawlins; and Queen Karen Duggan of Sahida Temple No. 86, Sheridan; on a bus trip to Lybia Temple No. 32 and the Salt Lake City Intermountain Shrine Hospital for Children. The bus will pick up passengers at each location.

It departs from Gillette, Wednesday, Aug. 27, proceeding to Sheridan, continuing to Casper and arriving in Rawlins in time to attend Supreme Queen Muriel V. Knapps visit to Tamah at 2 p.m. A Ceremonial will be conducted and followed with a banquet.

On Thursday the 28th, the bus will depart Rawlins and proceed to Salt Lake City in time for Lybias Ceremonial and visit of the Supreme Queen at 2 p.m. The group will visit the Shrine Hospital the next day, the 29th. A bus trip for the afternoon will be to Wendover for some gaming fun.

The $300 per person fee includes two nights lodging in Salt Lake City at the Ramada Inn, all meals and transportation. The deadline for reservations is August 6.

All questions and reservations should be directed to Past Queen Mary Anne Keil, 324-3355 or 307- 320-7392 or mack@tribcsp.com. Come join the fun and fellowship.

Ann Comeaux - 235-1994

Schools

Honors, etc.

Meet your teacher and barbecue

Paradise Valley will host its annual "Meet Your Teacher" open house on Thursday, August 14 from 4-6 p.m. All students and their families are invited to attend. The sixth grade class will be serving a free barbecue on the front lawn during that time. For more information, call the front office at 577-4584.

German exchange student needs home

A 16-year-old German exchange student, who arrives to Casper on Saturday, needs a host family and home!

She currently is in Boston at Culture Camp, and has signed up for classes at Natrona County High School. Her major interests include gymnastics, snowboarding, skiing, playing the piano, drama and theater. She also is interested in cooking, drawing, track, softball, swimming, music and volunteering.

She describes herself as open-minded, humorous, outdoorsy, active, organized, quiet, independent, talkative, outgoing, family-oriented, straightforward and she loves children.Her favorite subjects in school are math, art and music. She is a vegetarian and allergic to animal hair.

If you think this student might be a good fit in your family, please call Suzanne Sandoval at 577-2190.

KW sets back-to-school times

Kelly Walsh High School welcomes all students for the registration verification process Aug. 13 and 14.

Times are as follows:

Seniors: 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13

Juniors: 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13

Sophomores and new students: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14

Freshmen and new students: Noon to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14

During this time, students will have photos taken for their ID cards ($2); order yearbooks ($60); purchase parking registration ($5); pay fines (individual amounts indicated in back-to-school letters sent to students); check out sports uniforms and equipment; check out laptops (with signed use agreement form following completion of the online training as indicated in back-to-school letters); review demographic information for parent contacts; sit for individual photos, etc. Seniors also will be measured for caps and gowns ($25), and sophomores will be given a health update.

Please bring exact change for each station to expedite the registration process. Kelly Walsh will not cash checks.

August 18 is the first full day of school.

CY welcomes new students

CY Junior High will host WEB (Where Everybody Belongs), an orientation and transition program, for incoming sixth- and seventh-graders on Friday, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Members of the eighth- and ninth-grade classes will be trained as WEB leaders, and they will serve as role models, mentors and teachers for the students in their groups. They will work with their groups of incoming students throughout the year to help them be successful in middle school.

"By providing the new students with an exciting orientation and a group of students with whom they can form relationships, we hope that they will feel like valued members of the CY community," wrote CY Spanish teacher Katherine Maguire, one of the WEB coordinators.

Following the initial orientation, WEB leaders will continue to work with their groups during academic and social follow-ups throughout the year.

The orientation is only open to students, but families are invited to join their children for a post-orientation lunch at 11:45 a.m. in the cafeteria.

Centennial announces important dates

Monday, Aug. 4: 6th/7th graders and all new students to Centennial and their families are invited to attend our S.O.A.R.( Student Orientation and Roundup) program from 10 a.m. to noon in our main gym. Students will pick up schedules, meet the principals and other staff members, meet student mentors, and tour the building.

Tuesday, Aug: 5 and Wednesday, Aug. 6: all 8th/9th graders are welcome to pick up their schedules and locker assignments and tour the building between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The staff at Centennial are looking forward to seeing all new and returning students as we prepare for the new school year!

Call Centennial Junior High, 577-4600, for more information.

Barbecue set at Crest Hill

Crest Hill PTO will host a free Back to School barbecue for all staff, students and families of Crest Hill on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Crest Hill for a fun night and a great meal. There will be a dunk tank with special "dunkees" on hand. Balls will be three for $1. For more information, call Nicole Sybrant at 234-3468.

Back to school bash Aug. 16

The Natrona County School District and Mercer House have teamed up to put on the Back to School Bash Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Nicolaysen Art Museum, Natrona County Public Library and surrounding areas.

The purpose of the event is to show district and community support of a new school year. There will be information and activities for children of all ages, food, dance performances and fun! Mark your calendars now and make it the last fun family event of the summer!

For more information about the Bash, call Community Relations at 577-0200.

Reunions

Make plans to reconnect.

NC 78

The NCHS class of 1978 will have its 30-year reunion August 8-10 in Casper. Join your classmates for one or all the planned events. On Friday there will be golfing at 11 am, that evening is a mixer for drinks and appetizers starting at 6 pm. Saturday events include a tour of NCHS and later cocktails, dinner, dancing and awards beginning at 6 p.m. Then well meet again on Sunday for a family BBQ at 11 a.m.

We are still looking for many of our classmates. If you know where any of them might live, if you have not received your reunion packet or would like more information, please call Julie Andrew at 265-6968 or 262-4947 or Art Boatright at 473-1266 or 262-0230.

NC '98

The NCHS class of 1998 will have its 10-year reunion August 8-9 in Casper. Join your old friends and possibly make some new ones on Friday evening for appetizers and an ice breaker. Then meet again on Saturday for a BBQ and bring your family. Saturday night, get dressed up and meet again for dancing, dinner, and drinks- not necessarily in that order.

For more information on the Class of 98 Reunion please visit {M7http://www.classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/nchs/1998/. There are still 283 people that havent been found. Encourage everyone you see or talk to, to go there and register and join in on the fun! More details regarding the reunion will be posted at this website or you can contact Heidi Wilkinson at {M7heidi.wilkinson@trib.com. See you in August!!

Fundraisers

What's Here? Helping folks raise money.

Raffle for postal worker

Casper United States Postal Service worker and veteran Wayne Porterfield underwent knee replacement surgery in January at the VA Hospital in Denver. Numerous complications and follow-up surgery has kept him out of work since then, with an anticipated return date now of November.

He had saved 700 hours of sick leave before the surgery, which is now depleted and he is using his annual leave.

Friends of his are sponsoring a raffle with prizes donated by generous merchants, including a night in a Casper hotel suite; unique metal art sculpture and a variety of gift certificates.

Tickets are one for $2 or three for $5. The drawing is Aug. 15, 2008. For tickets, information or to donate additional items, call Amy Chambers at 267-3984 or Jennifer Baker at 472-2888.

Breakfast helps ROTC

VFW Post 9439 and Auxiliaries, 1800 Bryan Stock Trail are hosting a breakfast for ROTC on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, from 8 to 11 a.m. All proceeds will go for ROTC. Menu includes ham, bacon, link sausage, biscuits with sausage gravy, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, french toast sticks, danish, fruit and beverages. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10. Please come out and give your support!

Info: 235-4867.

Ride with the Winds Aug. 2-3

The 7th annual Ride with the Winds catered bike is August 2-3 and starts and ends in Riverton, offering 50, 75 or century-mile options each day. The tour is totally catered with meals, rest stops, mechanical support, medical support, massage therapy and SAG support, as well as indoor/outdoor camping options.

The event benefits Wyoming CARES, a statewide charitable agency that provides assistance to Wyoming residents in need.

Registration is $40. For more information, call 237-7035.

MOW sets bench fundraiser

Meals on Wheels Foundation presents For A Bench-n-Good Wine on Saturday, Aug.16, 2008, from 6-9 p.m. at the Casper Country Club. A variety of benches adorned by local artists and businesses will be for live and silent auction, along with wine lots from Milt Klungness. Tickets are $60 each or 2/$100 and can be purchased at Meals on Wheels. Tickets are limited to just 250.

Benches will be on display at the following businesses until Aug. 11, 2008: Greiner Ford, Broker One, Mountain States Lithographing, All branches of First Interstate Bank, Hilltop National Bank, Pottery By You, Casablanca Hair, PoorBoys, Fire Rock, Oakes Jewelers, Parkway Plaza, Jonah Bank, Western Vista, Real Estate By You, Travel Management, Brown, Drew & Massey, Central Wyoming Skin Care, Meals on Wheels, White's Mountain Motors.

For more information, please contact Aubrey Valdez at 265-8659

Hospice needs quilts for fundraiser

Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions is busy planning the Fourth Annual Family Fun Fest, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Industrial Building.

Caspers Largest Indoor Picnic features fun and games for all ages, and scores of prizes.

Donations of new quilts and picnic blankets are now being accepted. Each year, dozens of quilts and blankets are raffled at the event.

Those who would like to donate a quilt may bring it to Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 S. Wilson. For more information, call Denise at 577-4832.

BGCCW breakfast set

This years honoree for the 10th Annual Award and Recognition Breakfast is Susan Thomas. She now joins a legendary group of individuals: Newell Sargent, Tom Stroock, John Wold, Mick McMurry, Mike Sullivan, Susie McMurry, Gail Zimmerman, George Bryce and John Martin. The event will be held on Wednesday, August 20 at the Casper Events Center. Our celebrity speaker is Gale Sayers. In addition, the Central Wyoming Youth of the Year will be announced during the breakfast. A special thank you to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Board of Directors and past award recipients for participating in the nomination process. For more information, call the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming at 235-4079.

Pathfinder club sells 50/50 tickets

Pathfinder Boat & Fishing Club has 50/50 raffle tickets available. Fifty percent of the proceeds go to the club and 50 percent to the winner. Tickets are $5 and the drawing will be held Aug. 31, 2008, at the Pathfinder Marina on Labor Day weekend. You need not be present to win. For tickets, call Ernie Martinez at 265-6746; Jackie Martinez at 266-0312 or purchase them at Rocky Mountain Discount Sports.

Golf Marathon for Charity

Central Wyoming Rescue Mission and Wyoming Fellowship of Christian Athletes invite men and women to golf in the 9th Annual Golf Marathon for Charity August 11. Enjoy the new format18 holes at Three Crowns with lunch, then 18 holes at Paradise Valley Golf Club. Golfers are required bring $500 in paid pledges to the event.

Great prizes are available for $1000 or more in paid pledges. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided. To play and/or become a sponsor for the event, please call Risa or Deb at CWRM at 268-4474.

Buffalo Hunt Raffle

Generous donors have sponsored an all inclusive guided buffalo hunt to benefit Central Wyoming Rescue Mission. The winner will also receive a Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 338 Win. Mag. Rifle. 3-9 Zeiss Scope, gun case, sling, and ammo, as well as meat processing. Just 250 tickets will be sold at $100 each. Tickets will be available at the Mission at 230 N. Park St., City Service Electric, Rescued Treasures, Bar D Signs, or send your check written to CWRM, PO Box 2030, Casper, WY 82602. Be sure to write Buffalo Hunt in the memo. Thank you to our donors whose generosity has assured that 100% of the proceeds will benefit men, women, and children in need at CWRM! Information, call Risa or Deb at 268-4474.

Youth for Christ fundraising banquet

Casper Youth for Christ, Inc. is pleased to announce our upcoming 3rd Annual Reaching the Every Fundraising Banquet. This event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Casper Events Center.

This year CYFC will be honoring Carl Wolosin, the Executive Director of the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission. Our guest speaker will be Ryan Dobson, founder of KOR Ministries and the son of Dr. James Dobson.

For more information or to sponsor a table at this event, please contact Janet or Ed

at 235-6650 or email cyfcassist@bresnan.net

Buffalo shoot helps scholarships

Tickets for a Buffalo Shoot Raffle to fund memorial scholarships for Wyoming men killed in Afghanistan or Iraq is being conducted by veterans organizations. The project has funded scholarships at each Wyoming college for the past four years. The scholarships are by lottery. Applicants must be full time students at Wyoming schools. The lottery keeps the names of Wyoming heroes alive. This is a scholarship for any student attending any of the eight Wyoming schools of higher learning. The drawing is Sept. 2, 2008.

Seven of the 20 scholarships have been funded. $5,000 per man is the goal for each scholarship. The Raffle provides for a buffalo shoot and $300 for processing the meat to the winner of the raffle. The head and hide belong to the shooter. Tickets may be purchased by sending a check in the amount of $5 for each ticket to Veterans Project, PO Box 50716, Casper, WY 82602

Grownup Stuff

Fun stuff for grownups.

Mike Beeman workshop

Casper Artists Guild is pleases to announce Mike Beemans pastel workshop, Quick Pose into Character Painting, August 6, 7, and 8. He will also have a seminar August 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon on how to sell a painting a day using a blog or e-bay. The workshop is $120 for Guild members and $180 for non-members. Call the Artists Guild at 265-2655 or Teresa Cowan at 265-8031 to enroll. A down payment of $100 is required to hold a place. Space is limited. First come. First serve.

Dance to Johnny Latham

A Saturday Night Dance at the Casper Senior Center with music by the Johnny Latham Duo is set for August 23 from 7 to 10 p.m.

John Latham - 235-5608

Hawg Rally Saturday

The Hawg River Rally at the Ramada Plaza Riverside will be from 11:30 a.m., to 5 p.m., this Saturday. There will be a steak fry with all the fixings, a cash bar and live music by both Rob Staffig and the Thomas MacWilliams Band.

Lots of door prizes and fun.

Proceeds go to the Shriners Travel Fund, helping children and families get to Shriners hospitals for treatment.

Senior Center sets summer dances

The Casper Senior Center, 1831 E. 4th St., invites youtodance Saturdayevenings August 2 and August 16 from 7-10 p.m. tomusicprovided by"Swing Sounds." Show offyour swing,two-step, waltzand jitterbug dance movestowestern and pop swing, a touch of 50's rock 'n rollas well as your traditional country favorites. Admission is$4 per person. $25of the total admissionsis donated totheSenior Center.

Jim Trantham - 234-7239

Historic Bishop Home hosts events

The Historic Bishop Home, 818 E. 2nd St., will host a number of events in the coming months. A limited number of tickets are available for each, so call ahead for reservations.

*Aug. 3: Pottery Show and Sale featuring local artist Phillip Smith, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free.

*Nov. 20, 22-23: Start the holiday season with a Thanksgiving tea, Nov. 20, 22, and 23, 2-4 p.m., $25.

All prices include a $10 tax-deductible donation to the Cadoma Foundation, owner of the property.

To make reservations or for more information, call 235-5277 or email info@cadomafoundation.org.

Artist in residence

The Artists in Residence program at the Nicolaysen Art Museum will include the following workshops:

*Precious Metal Clay Jewelry, set for Aug. 7-9, will be presented by Lenore Poitras. The participants, which are limited to 15 adults, will learn to create one-of-a-kind jewelry using Precious Metal Clay a finely powdered silver in an organic binder with water that can be worked like clay (rolled, stamped, textured). When it is fired it become a solid piece of .999 pure silver. The cost of the workshop is $120 for members or $130 for non-members.

*Finally, Casper folk artist Jim Kopp will present You Can quote me on Aug. 12-13. Children and adults will have a chance to use their own collaging materials to create their own personal interpretation of a famous work of art. The workshop for children ages 8-12 will be Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon and costs $20. The adult workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 13 and costs $35.

For more information, call Linda Lyman at 235-5247.

Family Stuff

Fun stuff for families.

Historical tours of Casper

Painted Past Productions will resume the downtown Casper the Friendly Ghost's tour on Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. This tour takes you down the alleys of downtown Casper with stories of the unnatural, picture opportunities, and fun for any age. Bring cameras and wear comfortable shoes.

The 1890's tour and the Sand Bar tour will take place on request of six people or more on any night of the week. Hear tales of the 1890's of who lived in Casper. Six professional actors will portray prominent citizens.

The Sand Bar tour is an education of Casper in the 1920's during prohibition.

Tours require reservations and are candlelight walking tours of about six blocks, with the 1890's and the Sand Bar tours starting at 8 p.m., and the Friendly Ghost tour starting at 8:30 p.m.

For reservation and information, call Painted Past Productions at 267-7243.

Passport to adventure hunt

The Casper Museum Consortium is proud to present the 7th annual Passport to Adventure Hunt, going on now through August 31, 2008. You are invited to pick up your free Passport booklet at any museum in the Casper area and visit six of the 11 sites listed in the Passport. Answer a question at each museum, get your Passport stamped, and turn in your Answer Sheet at the last museum you visit.

Then you're eligible to win a fantastic Grand Prize Package, featuring all the best things to do in Casper; a fishing trip down the North Platte, tickets to concerts, plays, and sporting events, and even everything you need for your own Beach Party at Alcova!

Bring the whole family and support your local museums this summer!

Rachel Hedges - 267-1618

Saturday Farmers' Markets begin

Natrona County Master Gardeners Farmers' Markets begins this Saturday and run through Sept. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Agricultural Resource Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Rd.

Local and regional produce vendors, as well as meats, plants, bakery items, honey, Greek olive oil, all are expected this week.

Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. New vendors will be added weekly.

For more information, call the Master Gardeners office at 235-9400.

Events at the planeterium

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket, now through August 16, Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m., will take you and your children on a magical cardboard rocket ride into space with breathtaking close up looks at each of our solar systems planets. This is great for young children, ages 5 and up.

This Months Sky is August 2, Saturday at 7 p.m., will take you on a walk among the stars, constellations & visible planets, in skylore, legends, myths, science & fact. See planets, nebula, star clusters & distant galaxies.

The Astronaut, now through August 16, Tuesday through Saturday at 7 p.m., will immerse you in an Astronauts body for the launch and flight into space. Youll learn about the perils of living and working in space. You will also take a Star Walk of the summer sky constellations.

Dawn of the Space Age, runs now through August 16, Tuesday to Saturday at 8 p.m., will take you from the launch of Sputnik, the first Artificial Satellite, through the Space Age, to todays International Space Station, and beyond. You will also take a Star Walk of the summer sky constellations. Admission is $2.50/person. The Casper Planetarium is located at 904 N. Poplar St. For more info, call 577-0310.

Teen Stuff

Fun stuff for teens.

Red Cross begins youth leadership

Looking for ways to assist the elderly to be prepared for emergencies? The Natrona County brand of the American Red Cross is currently seeking youth ages 12 to 18 to participate in a Youth Leadership program that will train youth to work with senior citizens in Natrona and Converse counties.

The youth will assist senior citizens to effectively prepare for disasters that might occur in their home or while driving in their vehicles. The youth will also train the senior citizens in how to create a disaster preparedness kit for their pets.

The program is limited to 10 youth. For more information, call Helen Viera at 237-8436.

Celebrate girls

Are you a girl about to enter grades six, seven or eight?

Do you ever look in the mirror and wish you had different clothes?

Do you ever wish you were taller or shorter?

Are you in between sports seasons? Do you have some free time this summer?

"Celebrate Girls" is a five-day, two-hour-a-day girls club for girls entering grades six, seven, or eight. During the course of the two hours, you will get some physical exercise, learn about healthy snacks and healthy meals, what to wear to school and out to the mall, how to feel more confident and more.

The class is taught by a certified classroom teacher.

Dates are August 4 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will meet at Mike Sedar Park. Cost is $40 per student or $8 a day. You may sign up for all or part of the week. To register or for more information please call Jill Weibel 234-1959.