Today's Highlights

Fun stuff to do today.

Church welcomes new pastor

First Christian Church of Casper, 520 CY Ave., will officially install Rev. Cynthia Dobson McBride, previously of Normal, Ill., as its Lead Pastor at 3 p.m. at First Christian Church. A reception in the church's Fellowship Hall will follow the installation. All who attend the installation ceremony are welcome to attend the reception as well.

Her first week at FCC will culminate with her ministering to First Christian's congregation, and the community, at both the 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services. Guests are always welcome at FCC and are especially encouraged to attend services, and the installation ceremony of Lead Pastor Cynthia McBride.

Lawdogs v. Cowboys

The annual Charity Challenge Shoot between the Lawdogs (Natrona County law enforcement officers) and the Cowboys (cowboy single-action shooters) is today at 11 a.m. Shooter's fee is $12 and all are welcome. Hosted by the Bessemer Vigilance Committee. Spectators welcome as well. Proceeds go to the 4-H Shooting Sports program. For more information, call Dave Kinghorn at 235-9282; Ben Britton at 235-9282; or Richie Randell at 235-8278.

Bike race benefits Red Cross

The Red Cross Casper Mountain Bike Festival is today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Trail Center on Casper Mountain. Racers and spectators both are welcome. Registration is 10 to 11:30 a.m., lunch is served from noon to 3 p.m. Races take place from noon to 2 p.m. Awards and door prizes for all will be awarded at 3 p.m. Take a break and see mountain bike films in the lodge from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music features the Chasers. Racers are $25; under 12, $15; non-racers for lunch and prizes is $10. The event is a fundraiser for the Natrona County branch of the American Red Cross. For more information, call Mountain Sports, 266-1136.

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Fittje fishing July 18

The 9th annual Hunter Lewis Fittje Memorial Fishing Derby to benefit the Hunter Fittje Scholarship Fund is Saturday, July 18, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Yesness Pond. Registration fee is $5. All participants receive a T-shirt, certificate of participation and goody bag. Contests and prizes are for registered participants 0 to 9, but everyone is welcome for the fun and fishing.

Participants should take fishing gear, bait, a lawn chair and sunscreen. Some fishing gear is available to borrow.

Send registration of $5 each to Tyrone Fittje, 210 Daffodil St., Casper, 82604; or register at the event beginning at 8 a.m.

Please make checks payable to the Natrona County Education Foundation.

For more information, call Tyrone or Linda at 266-5735 or 267-5735.

Help disabled vets

The Disabled American Veterans transportation program urgently needs volunteer drivers to transport veterans from Casper to the Cheyenne VA Medical Center. Drivers take veterans to appointments in the morning and return to Casper in the afternoon. Drivers may drive every week or less often, if desired. An orientation and physical exam will be accomplished at the Medical Center. The only requirements are; a valid drivers license, proof of insurability and a desire to help veterans needing medical care. The drivers' rewards are a free meal at the hospital and the opportunity to meet and help some really fine people. To volunteer for this heart warming opportunity or for further information, contact Hospital Service Coordinator Floyd Watson at 778-7577 or Rick at 237-2665.

Camp EDGE at FUMC

The First United Methodist Church invites all children to go to the edge this summer at Vacation Bible School, Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience + Discover God Everywhere. The fun begins Monday, July 13 and ends Friday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 332 E. 2nd Street - downtown Casper across from the Natrona County Public Library.

Camp E.D.G.E. is an extreme adventure camp taking children on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere, everyday! Each Bible trek is supported with science activities, songs, crafts, games and snacks.

To be a part of all the extreme fun at Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience + Discover God Everywhere, please call Kathie at the church office at 234-9385 or visit the church's website at {M3www.fumccasper.com.

Muni ladies golf pairings

July 2, 2009

7 a.m., B. Vermedahl, J. Wheatley, M. Hill, K. Meyers; 7:37 a.m., S. Sack, S. Lineweber, B. Marsh, C. Hinds; 7:45 a.m., J. Schmidt, L. Westbrook, P. Bain, A. Miller; 7:52 a.m., J. Pierce, G. Boyle, P. Warren, F. Dressor; 8 a.m., J. Whitaker, C. Benardis, G. Milne, L. Milne; 8:07 a.m., K. Farmer, D. Ward, S. Klungness; 8:15 a.m., S. Kirby M. Earnest.

Books at the bedside

At Wyoming Medical Center, we are hoping to instill the importance of literacy in our youngest patients by providing a book to each child that receives care through our emergency department or pediatrics unit. WMC has kicked off the "Books at the Bedside" Book Drive. Please consider donating a new children's book at the South Link Information Desk at the Main Entrance of WMC, the ER Registration Desk, or the Casper Recreation Center.

Books have a way of engaging the imagination and can transport a reader to faraway lands or into a fantasy life. This will allow our young patients to forget about their illness, pain, or injury even if for just a few minutes. Your generosity will go a long way.

Special thanks to Wal-Mart East for its generous donation of $100 to launch the program with new books and to the Casper Rec Center for being a collection site.

For more information about "Books at the Bedside", please contact Shauna VanderLinden at 577-2536.

Center plans free mountain hike

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) staff is conducting a guided hike at Muddy Mountain on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BLM interpreters will discuss Muddy Mountain's unique natural history, including plants, animals and geology.

The hike is approximately 3 miles on easy to moderate trail. Hikers will meet at the Trails Center at 10 a.m. and caravan to the site in their own personal vehicles. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, and bring water and snacks.

The program is free, but space is limited. To make reservations, contact Jason Vlcan at 261-7780.

The 1,260-acre Muddy Mountain Environmental Education Area is a popular recreation area south of Casper. The interpretive nature trail has 28 interpretive signs and is handicap accessible. Two overlooks on the trail provide a unique view of the valley below.

Sports and Recreation

Fun stuff for your body.

Golf helps Troopers, readers

The 2009 Wyoming Cavalry Pepsi/Budweiser Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, July 17, at 1 p.m., at the Three Crowns Golf Club. Monies raised at this tournament will help support the "Reading for Success" program at the junior high and elementary schools. It will also raise monies for "Food & Fuel" for the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps for its nationwide tour currently in progress.

Along with a chance to meet Coach Majic and the Cavalry players, there will be plenty of prizes, hole contests, great food and beverages.

Sign up and support these great causes and have some fun on July 17 at the Three Crowns Golf Club.

For more information or to register, call 277-0191 or 232-8170.

We thank you in advance for your support.

Midget Football needs help

Volunteer coaches and referees are needed for the fall season of Casper Midget Football. Please call 473-8674 for more information.

Summer soccer camps set

The Casper Soccer Club is host to several soccer camps this summer. Visit our webpage at {M7www.cyslonline.com for more information. Brochures can also be picked up at the Casper Soccer Club Office at 1700 East "K" Street at the soccer fields.

Soccer Etc will be coming to Casper from June 29-July 2 for ages 6 to High School. Soccer Etc will be offering an evening session for high school players only.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be conducting a camp for 4th-6th grade students on July 9-12.

British Challenger Soccer will also be offering a camp July 27-July 31.

Host families will be needed for several of the coaches who will be coming to Casper for these camps.

Please contact the Casper Soccer Club for more information on the camps or to be a host family, {M7soccer@tribcsp.com or 473-2617. Come join us for some summer soccer fun.

Reunions

Remember, reacquaint.

NC '60

The NCHS Class of 1960 annual picnic is at noon on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park. Join your classmates for a chicken picnic and share the joys of retirement. Chicken, table ware and soft drinks will be provided. Please bring a picnic dish to share, folding chair and $2 park fee. Call Dorothy at 265-0717 for more information or RSVP. Also check our web site for 50th reunion information: www.classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/nchs/1960

NC '64

NCHS Class of 1964 will hold its 45th reunion July 23-25, 2009. For information and reservations please contact Sharon at 472-6095 or email {M3dyanndurst@aol.com

Dyann Durst - 237-1334

NC '69

Interested in finding out more about your Reunion? Find and post contact info at: Classreport.org Questions: contact Melanie True @ 265-0653 or melanietru@aol.com and Debbie Huber @ 267-5008 or dhuber145@bresnan.net.

KW '69

Kelly Walsh Class of 1969 plans its 40th reunion for this summer July 31-August 1, 2009. The Friday evening Icebreaker will be at D & C Social Club, 4200 W. Yellowstone and our Saturday evening Banquet & Dance is scheduled for the Parkway Plaza. Classmates may register by mail with the registration form or may register online at our website {M3Http://www.kw69.com For questions or more information, contact Phoebe Woodell Bollin @ 333-2798 or {M3cnamerica@hotmail.com

NC '79

Please go to classreports.org and register your current e-mail address. Our dates are set for July 31-Aug. 1. All information is available online. Please let your friends in other places know about our website as well. Whether you plan to attend or not, we are planning to do a book and would like current information for everyone. If you do not have internet access, call Rick at 266-0041 or Jenny at 266-6332.

KW '79

The Kelly Walsh Class of 1979 will be hosting its 30-year class reunion July 17-18 in Casper. To register and pay for this event you can log on to KWHSclassof79.com. If you do not have internet access, please call Alena Stevens at 265-7299 for more information.

NC '83

Alumni from Natrona County High School Class of 1983 are participating in a Class Reunion Website at http://classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/nchs/1983/

There is no registration fee required to join in the fun. Each class member has full participation privileges. Class member Sharon Johnson has volunteered to serve as class administrator. Stop in to the site and fill out a profile so you can be reached by alumni and can receive updates about the next class reunion.

NC '89

NCHS Class of 89 has set the dates for their 20th Reunion. Please save the dates of July 31, August 1 and 2, 2009. We have lots of fun things planned! We still have a lot of missing classmates and are asking for help! If you graduated from NCHS in 1989 or you know someone who has please go to classreports.org and register (please be sure to provide your mailing address!!!) or contact Kathy Bequette Osborne via email at: {M7k.pooh.bear@hotmail.com

KW '89

Kelly Walsh Class of 1989 is ready to hold its 20-year reunion. Reunion will occur August 7-8 and will be held at the Casper Country Club, KWHS and at the Casper Petroleum Club. Golfing, eating, dancing, singing and just plain old shenanigans expected. For more information contact the Reunion Committee at kimbritt@yahoo.com.

NC '99

Attention all 1999 NCHS graduates: we are currently in the process of tracking down all 1999 NCHS graduates. Please send an email to 99NCHS@gmail.com and provide all contact information. The reunion dates are July 24-25, 2009.

KW '99

Kelly Walsh Class of 1999 Reunion is July 25-26, 2009. To register for the event and to find out more information, visit www.kellywalsh99.com.

Help Yourself

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

Computer classes at library

Natrona County Public Library offers basic computer classes monthly to help you navigate the computer, the internet, and basic programs such as Microsoft Word. This year, additional classes on topics like downloading audio and video, using EBay and using specialized library resources will be covered as well. Please stop by the library's Reference Desk to sign up for these free classes, or call 577-READ ext 2.

Classes for July 2009: Thursday, July 9, 1 p.m.: Introduction to Computers; Wednesday, July 15, 10 a.m.: Job Search Skills; Thursday, July 16, 1 p.m.: Introduction to the Internet; Monday, July 20, 2 p.m.: Introduction to Word; Thursday, July 23, 5 p.m.: Introduction to Social Networking; Tuesday, July 28, 1 p.m.: Introduction to Publisher; Wednesday, July 29, 5 p.m.: Wyoming Newspaper Archive.

Marriage enrichment class set

A Love & Respect Class, learn how to enrich your marriage, will be offered on five Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Highland Park Community Church. Child care is provided. It's not imperative that you attend all classes. For more information, call Brad or Meschell Williams at 265-3957.

Support for adults and kids

DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids are special weekly seminars and support groups for people who are separated, divorced, or who have been divorced. It helps adults and kids understand their feelings and what they are going through. It's a place where you can hear valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.

DivorceCare groups meet every Tuesday night from 7-9 p.m., starting tonight (feel free to attend any class). Classes are held at Faith Assembly of God, 4301 Casper Mountain Rd., child care will be provided. Call Louis at 247-3717 for more information.

Cook cent$ibly

Are you tired of your grocery bill going up? Would you like to cook healthier meals for less money? Learn how to grow and use your own herbs and vegetables? Then the Cent$ible Nutrition Program is for you! Classes are starting July 8 and will be held every Wednesday for six weeks. We have two times available, from 1-3 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m. Classes are held at the UW Cooperative Extension Office (next to the fairgrounds). About half of each class is spent in the foods lab, trying out recipes from the Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook. Participants will receive a cookbook and many kitchen gadgets. This is a very fun program that you don't want to miss! Register soon as classes fill up quickly. Free for those who qualify. Call Karla or Betty at 235-9400 to sign up.

Help for health care

In today's economy, people are struggling not only with job loss, but also with loss of health insurance and access to affordable basic health care. As purse strings tighten, many people are being forced to decide between putting food on the table and paying for a visit to the doctor. Planned Parenthood is here to help and can help make these decisions less difficult. We currently have several grants and reduced fees to allow women and their families access to health care services. We provide annual exams, breast exams, STD testing, all birth control methods (including emergency contraception), pregnancy testing, HPV vaccinations and more. Please call our office at 234-1669 to make an appointment or just walk in at 1945 Westwood Hill as we are able to see people for same-day appointments.

Vaccinations set

School vaccinations will be provided to the public on a walk-in basis on July 14 and Aug. 11, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Casper Natrona County Health Department, 475 S. Spruce St. You will need to bring a copy of your child's immunization record. A parent or legal guardian must be present. Immunizations will be $12 each. Please call 235-9340 if you have any questions or clarification of what is a legal guardian.

Pray for servicemen

Kathy Martin of Garden Creek Realty is offering emotional support and friendship for families of our great men and women serving our country overseas. For more information, please call Martin at 259-4446. She is especially proud of her son, Sgt. Mark Martin, who has served two tours away from his family in Korea and Iraq and is currently serving his second tour in the Middle East with the Powder River Cowboys. God speed, and let 'er buck!

Send off, welcome troops

The public is reminded of the Welcome Home Troops program, sponsored by the Natrona County United Veterans Council and arranged by The American Legion Post 2, which meets returning overseas service men and women at the Natrona County International Airport and sends them off when they go back overseas after being home. This includes those being deployed individually for the first time to overseas assignments.

Family members and friends of those coming home and departing for overseas are urged to get in touch as soon as possible with the Legion contact, Mrs. Sharon A. Burgman, at 234-0410. This is a change in the contact person, so please note it.

As soon as you learn the date of your service person's arrival or departure, please call Mrs. Burgman, even though you don't have all of the details. When final details regarding time of arrival, or departure, airline name and flight number become known, provide her with this vital information as soon as possible.

Any questions? Call Mrs. Burgman or Stan Lowe, 265-1585.

Vets get help

Wyoming veterans, if you are retired but still want to work, stop by any Department of Workforce Services office. We can help you look for full or part time employment, help with a resume and more. All of our services are free. In Casper we're at 851 Werner Court or call 234-4591.

Family Stuff

Fun stuff for families to do.

Nic sets holiday hours

The Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center, as well as The Museum Shop at the Nic, will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4, to celebrate Independence Day. The Nic will resume its regular hours - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, on Sunday, July 5. For more information, call the museum at 235-5247 or visit the web site: www.thenic.org.

Frontier festival at fort

Fort Caspar Museum has a day of fun planned for all ages on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. From presentations of historic Wyoming characters by Casper youth, traditional music by the Wyoming Fiddlers Association, the Fort Phil Kearny Frontier Regulars, blacksmithing demonstrations, mountain man and pioneer camps, to Chautauqua performances; you will not want to miss this event! This event is free of charge and open to the public.

Also, the Junior Army Scout Program will kick off with lots of activities for ages 5-12, starting at 10 a.m. Join Wyoming Fish and Game to learn about an endangered animal, the black-footed ferret. The museum's mascot, First Sergeant Fremont Ferret, is a black-footed ferret. Next, learn about what it takes to be in the frontier army with the Fort Phil Kearny Frontier Regulars. Then, complete the Junior Army Scout activity book and become an official Junior Army Scout. Are you a Junior Ranger at a national or state park? Then the Junior Army Scout activity book is for you!

While you are here, check out the craft fair, community area, play games, and enjoy a buffalo burger. It is a full day of fun family activities - don't miss it!

The program schedule includes the following presentations: Junior Army Scout kickoff, 10 a.m.-noon; Wyoming Fiddlers Association, 1 p.m.; Youth Chautauqua performances, 2 p.m.; Wyoming Fiddlers Association, 3:30 p.m.; Chautauqua Performances, 4:30-6 p.m., Amelia Earhart and Calamity Jane.

Other programs and activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., include Living History Demonstrations, Community Opportunity Area, Games, Kids Activities, and Craft Fair.

The Fort Caspar Frontier Festival is funded by Fort Caspar Museum, the Fort Caspar Museum Association, and the Wyoming Humanities Council.

For more information, contact Fort Caspar Museum at 235-8462.

Stammtisch in the park

Through August 20, the German Stammtisch will meet every Thursday at Washington Park at a table near the playground at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone who is interested in German heritage, language, and culture is welcome to come, even if they do not speak German.

The Municipal Band concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. most of those evenings.

If it rains hard, the get-together will move to our usual location: the restaurant of the Wonder Bar.

More information: Margo Perry 265-3696 stammtisch@bresnan.net

Irish in Casper

Local residents seeking instruction in competitive and recreational Irish Dance have collaborated to bring a seven-time World Qualifier and Championship Dancer, TCRG (Teacher Certified by le Rinci Gaelacha) instructor from Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance to Casper to teach Irish Dance.

Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance is a prominent Irish Dance school certified by An Choimisiuin Le Rinci Gaelacha (The Commission of Irish Dance). Only dancers affiliated with certified schools may compete in regional, national and international Irish Dance competitions. Richens/Timm is known for its outstanding success in the competitive arena and has sent dancers to Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

Richens/Timm will hold a workshop July 7-10 in Casper and plans to offer classes in Casper this fall. Workshops are open to ages 4 through adult, no experience necessary! Participants will sample the intricate figures and footwork of solo and ceili (group) dancing; preference for fall classes will be given to workshop participants. Please register by June 30.

For registration or additional information please e-mail Anne Ellis at aellis27@gmail.com, or call 333-5871.

Evening VBS

Join Sunrise Baptist Church, 3990 S. McKinley, for a Boomerang Express adventure for children ages 4-grade 6 and there will be a class for the adults! Nursery will be available as needed for adults wishing to attend classes. VBS will be held July 13-16 from 5:30 - 7:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday with family night dinner on Friday night. For questions, please call Karri at 259-5678.

Municipal Band concerts on Thursdays

Casper Municipal Band presents Concerts in the Park each Thursday at 7:30 p.m., in the Washington Park bandshell. If heavy rain or lightning occurs, the concert will be canceled at 7:15 p.m. Listen to KTWO Radio for updates. Highlights and guest performers at intermission include July 2, 4th of July program; July 16, Chad Lore; July 23, Lee Malody; July 30, Big Band program and August 6, to be announced.

Festival needs crafters

Fort Caspar Museum is looking for crafters with handmade items for the Fort Caspar Frontier Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2009. The event will feature living history demonstrations, activities and games for youth, old-time music, Chautauqua performances, craft fair and a Community Opportunity Area.

The craft fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To confirm your participation and reserve a booth, please send a $25 check made payable to the "City of Casper" no later than July 1, 2009 to Fort Caspar Museum, 4001 Fort Caspar Road, Casper, WY 82604. Please note "craft fair" and your handmade craft in the notes line on the check. Each booth is a 12 x 12 outdoor space. Crafters need to bring tables, chairs, and tents (if desired).

If you have questions regarding the craft fair at the Frontier Festival, please contact Erin Rose at 235-8462 or by email at {M7erose@cityofcasperwy.com. To learn more about Fort Caspar Museum, check our website at {M7www.fortcasparwyoming.com.

Space ready at downtown market

The Downtown Farmers' Market is now accepting applications for the 2009 market season. Applications available on-line at {M7www.cprdowntownfarmersmarket.com, or call 235-6710 to have application mailed. Fees are $12 each week for all eight weeks, $15 for less than eight and $25 for one time. The market is Tuesdays, July 28-Sept. 15, and will be at the Nicolaysen Art Museum, 400 E. Collins. We're pleased to announce the Downtown Merchants & Professionals Association will sponsor the Community Farmers' Market booth, which is for infrequent backyard gardeners with excess zucchini or tomatoes to sell.

Historic Casper photos on display

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) is currently showcasing photographs from Casper photographer Thomas Carrigen. The exhibit, "A View from Center Street," will display through June 29, 2009.

Carrigen, who was a portrait photographer, operated a studio in Casper on Center Street. For more than three decades, he captured the essence of the subjects World War I, World War II and later eras.

"The exhibit provides a fascinating glimpse of Casper and its people between 1920 and 1940," said NHTIC Director Mike Abel.

Some of the photographs in the exhibit include the following: The Natrona County High School ROTC group, photographed in 1929, the Natrona County High girls' swim team, from 1930, the Casper Tribune marble champion, from 1933, and Wenner's Bakery, photographed in 1936.

The photographs were preserved by the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Department. The exhibit photographs can also be seen in the book, "A View from Center Street," published by the McMurray Foundation and is currently on loan from Fort Caspar Museum courtesy of museum manager Rick Young.

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Clydesdales to parade

Once again, the Lions Club of Casper will sponsor the 2009 Central Wyoming Fair Parade on Tuesday, July 7, starting at 10 a.m. The theme this year is "Legends of Wyoming." Lions Club president Tom Phillips has received confirmation that the famed Clydesdale horses will be in the parade, the first time in 11 years. For more information, call Tom Phillips at 472-4926.

CC library sets summer hours

The Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library has announced its summer hours.

The library will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Saturday and Sunday.

The Goodstein Foundation Library "provides a collection of nearly 120,000 printed volumes, extensive access to digital information resources, a current periodicals collection, other information in microform formats, convenient access to information resources worldwide through the Internet and interlibrary loan and houses a library instruction classroom and a computer lab." said Keith Cottam, director.

The library is free and open to all.

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Glenrock lists Centennial events

The Town of Glenrock celebrated its Centennial on April 30 and has a calendar full of activities.

Here is a brief summary of what groups in town are planning:

July 12: 100 feet of birthday cake, free, downtown Glenrock, 2 p.m., sponsored by Burns Insurance Agency, Magic Chef & Rockin' Wrangler 4-H clubs

July 31: Deer Creek Days celebrates "Glenrock's 100 Years," sponsored by Chamber of Commerce

Aug. 1-2: Deer Creek Days celebrates "Glenrock's 100 Years," Deer Creek Days Classic Car Show features 100 cars

Aug. 1: 100's of books available for sale all month at Glenrock Branch Library

Aug. 22: Centennial Ball, Hotel Higgins and adjacent Kimball Park, families welcome, dressy or period costume suggested

Aug. 29: Farmer's Flea Market, outdoors, in the morning, sponsored by Glenrock's downtown development group

Aug. 29: Demolition Derby, 1 p.m., Valentine Speedway, sponsored by Glenrock Fire Department

October: Harvest Dinner Dance, sponsored by Glenrock Senior Center

Oct. 31: Historic Haunted Walk, sponsored by Trish Popovitch and Jessica Smith

Dec. 5: 100 Years of Glenrock Christmas Parade and annual Festival; parade on Birch Street; annual festival at Glenrock Middle School; sponsored by Glenrock Boys and Girls Club and Chamber of Commerce

Appreciation at Pathfinder

Pathfinder Lake Marina is having a "Customer Appreciation Day" on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, starting at noon. Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. There will be a 50/50 Cash Raffle with the winner being drawn that day. Last year's winner, Lucy Pate, took home a check for $2,200. Tickets are $1 each or 10 tickets for $5. Please call Ernie or Jackie Martinez to buy your tickets; 265-6746 or 266-0312. Tickets can also be purchased at the Marina. You do not need to be present to win.

Teen Stuff

Fun stuff for teens to do.

Art for teens

Do you doodle Anime illustrations in the margins of your homework? Then, "Anime Art with Laurel Shelley-Reuss" is for you! This event will be held Tuesday, June 30, at 2 p.m. in the Natrona County Public Library's Crawford Room, showing teens the techniques and styles specific to the Anime genre. This event is part of the Teen Summer Reading program "Express Yourself @ Your Library." For more information, or to find out about more events just for teens, visit {M7www.natronacountylibrary.org or call 577-READ ext 101.

Black teaches dance

Rocky Mt. School of Dance is offering a fun and rare opportunity to train with amazing professional dance teachers and choreographers during Summer Master Workshops: Monte Black~Contemporary Jazz & Modern~June 29-July 2. Monte, a Casper native, and currently an associate professor at UNC in Greeley, carries with him an array of choreographic, directing, and performance credits ranging from the musical theatre stage to the concert dance arena. RMSD is thrilled to once again welcome him to Casper. Please call RMSD @237-6792, for more information.

Kids' Stuff

Fun stuff for kids to do.

Magic at the library

Stories and magic often go hand-in-hand, and Jim Loshbaugh of Denver mixes the two beautifully in his show, "Abracadabra! Magic & Puppets. Children and their families are welcome to two showings at the Natrona County Public Library Wednesday, July 1 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. Mills library patrons can enjoy the show at the Bob Goff Memorial Library at 3 p.m., Thursday, July 2. The shows are free and open to the public.

This event is presented as part of the "Be Creative @ your Library" Summer Reading Program at NCPL. Thank you to the Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board, Casper Ghosts, Target and McDonalds for their sponsorship. For more information about Summer Reading events at your library, visit any library branch or call 577-READ.

Explorers start

The Explorers Club at Fort Caspar Museum has six weekly fun-filled programs for kids! Join us on Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. Explorers learn about Wyoming's past with stories and hands-on activities. This weekly activity is offered through July 30 and is recommended for ages 5-12. No reservations are necessary, just show up and have some fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free activity with admission. $3 for adults, $2 youth (ages 13-18), and children 12 & under are free.

July 2: Pony Express; July 9: Choo! Choo! The Railroad in Wyoming; July 16: Outlaws and Lawmen; July 23: I Spy Platte Bridge Station; July 30: Hollywood in Wyoming. Call 235-8462 or check the museum's website at {M7www.fortcasparwyoming.com for more information.

'Pumpkin Patch' church hosts VBS

A summer kids' event called Crocodile Dock will be hosted at First Christian Church July 13-17, 2009. Kids jump into bayou fun at Crocodile Dock where they participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into yummy treats, experience electrifying Bible adventures, study Bible Memory Points to remind them of God's Word, and create Bible Point crafts they'll take home and play with all summer long. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily at 11:30 a.m. Crocodile Dock is for kids from 4 years through 6th grade and will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. For more information, call the Church Office at 234-8964.

Preschool Picassos on Monday

School may be out, but Preschool Picassos is still happening on Monday afternoons at the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center, according to Curator of Education Linda Lyman.

"Preschool Picassos is our weekly program of fun art activities and stories," she explained.

The cost to participate in Preschool Picassos, which is held from 1-2 p.m., is $2 per member's child or $3 per non-member's child (per week) to cover supplies, according to Lyman. For more information, call the Nic at 235-5247.

Summer day camp for kids

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is accepting applications for its Summer Day Camps. Camps will be at the Greater Casper Branch, and three elementary school sites: Paradise Valley, Mills and Evansville. The day camps are open to children between the ages of 6 and 12 and run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Activities include swimming, movies, character development, sport, educational field trips and more. Cost includes a $10 membership fee to BGCCW plus $50.00 per week. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided at no extra cost. Registration is required.

Summer hours for the teen program (between the ages of 13 and 18) are noon to 8 p.m. at the Greater Casper Branch. 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 at 1701 East K St. 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 307-235-5694.

RMSD presents summer dance camps

Rocky Mountain School of Dance presents: Summer Jr. Dance Camps for girls & boys ages 3-8: July 20-24, "Fiesta Time"…Tap & Rhythm: and August 3-7, "Poppin Pop Rocks"…Jazz & Hip-Hop.

Cost: $65/wk. Each fun camp includes learning dance steps & terminology, a daily snack and a daily craft. Each ends with an informal "recital" to showcase what they learned during the week. Location: RMSD, 736 N. Glenn Rd., 237-6792. Space is limited. Early registration recommended. For more info., please contact Tina Silva @237-8931.

Summer astronomy camp

It's that time again! Sign up for Summer Astronomy Camp at the Casper Planetarium!

Students can experience the wonders of our universe through hands-on activities without leaving the Earth. Students will walk away with the tools to observe and investigate the sun, stars, solar system and beyond. Astronomy Camp is a fun way to develop self-confidence in science, math and reading.

NEW THIS YEAR for those older campers, is our Computer Animation Camp. Seating is limited to six, so sign up now to get a seat. Learn what animation is about and create your own movies!

Enrollment is limited and reservations are required.

For more information about each class, call the Planetarium at 577-0310.

*June 29-July 3, 1-2:30 p.m., Ages 5-6, $30 fee

*July 13-17, 1-3:30 p.m., Ages 9-10, $40 fee

*July 27-31, 1-4 p.m., Ages 11-13, $45 fee

*Aug. 3-7, 1-4 p.m., Ages 14-16, $45 fee.

Museums team up for summer fun

Once again, the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center will be participating in the Museum Adventure Quest that links 30 "campers" with seven local museums for five days in the summer, according to Curator of Education Linda Lyman.

The 2009 Quest Camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 3-7 at the Izaak Walton League, 4205 Fort Casper Rd. The program is open to students entering 4th-7th grades.

Other participating museums include The Science Zone, The Audubon, Fort Casper, the National History Trails Interpretive Center, Tate Geological Museum and the Wyoming Veterans' Memorial Museum.

The cost is $55 for members (of any museum participating) or $70 for non-members

For more information or to register, call the Lyman at 235-5247 or visit www.thenic.org.

Program to feature three Wyoming artists

This summer's Artist in Residence program at the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center will feature three Wyoming artists - Matt Flint, Lana Perrotti and Nina McConigley, according to Curator of Education Linda Lyman.

On July 17-18, Flint will present "Layers of Meaning," a class for adults on working intuitively with paint, collage, mixed-media and image transfers to create meaning through process. The class - from 6-9 p.m. on July 17 and 9 a.m.-Noon on July 18 - costs $80 for members or $90 for non-members.

From 1-3 p.m. on July 18 Flint will present "What I Saw On My Walk," a class for children ages 6-10. Students will stroll outside the museum to find inspiration for story with illustrations. A variety of materials and approaches will be used to create the images. The cost is $20 for members or $25 for non-members.

Perrotti will present "Fun in the Sun," a class for adults, on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will meet at the NIC and caravan to Ayers Natural Bridge park near Douglas to paint "en plein aire" with Perrotti using either pastels or oil paints. Participants will need to bring their own materials or inquire about having supplies provided for a fee. The cost of the class is $80 for members and $90 for non-members.

For her program, McConigley will present "Indian Tribal Art," a two-day class for children ages 5-13. The sessions for children ages 5-7 will be held from 10 a.m.-Noon on July 30 & 31, with the sessions for children ages 8-13 from 1-3 p.m. on July 30-31. Students will create their own book under the guidance of McConigley, who has travelled the world and has some unique ideas and techniques to teach about illustration and bookmaking. The cost of this class is $40 for members and $50 for non-members.

These classes are expected to fill up fast, so early registration is encouraged. Registration information is available at the NIC, 400 E. Collins, or online at www.thenic.org.

For more information or to register, call Lyman at 235-5247 or visit www.thenic.org.

Fort Caspar Youth Camp

Wanted! History detectives, actors, and storytellers. Fort Caspar Museum is hosting a Youth Chautauqua Camp from July 20 to July 25, 2009. This camp is free of charge and open to students entering fifth through eighth grades. Space is limited to 30 students on a first-come, first serve basis. Students will learn about local and central Wyoming history, storytelling, and acting.

Camp participants will spend the week with professional historians and performers as well as local volunteers researching a person in Wyoming history, writing a script, and acting on stage. The camp will conclude with student performances on July 24 and 25 during the Fort Caspar Frontier Festival.

Registration is now open. Visit our website at www.fortcasparwyoming.com or stop by Fort Caspar Museum at 4001 Fort Caspar Road for registration materials. For more information call Curator of Education Erin Rose at 235-8462.

Grownup Stuff

Fun stuff geared to adults.

ACS searches for survivors

Cancer survivors from the Natrona County area are invited to walk the first lap of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event to celebrate their victory over cancer. Each survivor and caregiver is invited to a special dinner in their honor starting at 5 p.m. Each survivor will be given a shirt recognizing them as a survivor. The Opening Ceremonies and Survivors' Lap follows the survivor dinner. This year we will hold the event at Natrona County High School, Dick Cheney Alumni Field, starting at 6 p.m. There is no cost to be part of the Survivor Recognition. We are here to honor you!!

Invitation letters will be mailed to survivors who have previously registered with the ACS. If you would like to attend, and have not received your invitation letter by July 8, please call the ACS Office at 235-0044. We also welcome families to attend this ceremony. Also in your honor we will place a luminaria bag around the track for each of our survivors who attend the ceremony.

For the newly-diagnosed, Relay is a healing experience that offers a chance to meet others who have claimed victory over cancer. For caregivers who give time, love and support to those who face cancer, Relay provides hope and understanding.

Please call 235-0044 to be part of our Survivor Recognition.

Family Stuff

Fun stuff for families to do.

Free evening programs at trails

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) is offering a new series of evening programs and activities for this summer. The programs are free and open to the public.

Here is the schedule:

*Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m.: Calamity Jane's Story: The Truth, Mostly…presented by Glenda Bell of Powell. Her program will last approximately one hour.

*Saturday, July 18, 6 to 8 p.m.: Bessemer Bend: An Evening of History and Recreation, the public is invited to join NHTIC staff member Jason Vlcan at Bessemer Bend for a presentation about this historic site. A picnic dinner and family fun by the river will follow the 20-minute presentation. Bring picnic baskets, footballs, Frisbees and fishing poles. Meet at the NHTIC parking lot at 6 p.m. and follow BLM staff members to Bessemer Bend, located approximately 10 miles west of Casper, off of Highway 220.

*Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m.: Why We Took Off Our Corsets: Is There a Curious Connection Between Undergarments and Suffrage? presented by elanie O'Hara, an English and humanities teacher at the Albany County branch of Laramie County Community College. The program is one hour.

*Saturday, August 1, 7 p.m.: The Johnson County War: Myths, Misconceptions and Damn Lies, presented by Bob Edwards, former museum educator and assistant director at the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum in Buffalo.

*Saturday, August 8, 7 p.m.: Tom Horn: Back from the Dead, presented by Chip Carlson of Cheyenne, an authority on Tom Horn.

*Saturday, August 15, 7 p.m.: Pony Express re-ride, join Pony Express re-enactors at the Trails Center for a Pony Express re-ride. The riders will discuss the significance of the Pony Express Trail to both U.S. and Wyoming history. The program will last approximately one hour, and will conclude with a rider galloping into the sunset. Re-enactors include Les Bennington of Glenrock and Rick Bretton.

*Saturday, August 29, 7 p.m.: Ella Watson's Fence: The Story Behind the Lynching of "Cattle Kate," presented by Tom Rea.

*Saturday, Sept. 5, 4 to 8 p.m.: Kearney Frontier Regulars re-enactment, the Kearney Frontier Regulars, from Buffalo and Sheridan, bring frontier military history to life.

For more information about summer evening programs, contact Alex Rose at the NHTIC, 261-7780. The Center is currently operating on summer hours, and is open daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Summer at West Wind

In July, there will be a Watercolor Show open to any watercolor artist. This show will be judged by Ken Hosmer who will also be conducting a four-day workshop at the gallery. The reception for this show will be on July 19, from 2 to 4.

The Miniature Show will be in the month of August. This show, which will be judged by Justin Hayward, is open to any artist. A reception will be on August 9, from 2 to 4.

To request a prospectus for a show or for any questions, please call 265-2655 or visit the gallery. Hours are noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, except for special Sunday receptions.

Grownup Stuff

Fun stuff geared to adults.

Reserve festival space

This 4th of July, vendor space is available for the biggest show in the sky! Fireworks Festival 2009 on the grounds of the Casper Events Center draws thousands of people for a day of live entertainment, shopping, a beer garden, and a Cavalry Football Game, capped by a spectacular Fireworks Display.

Booths are $110 for food vendors, $70 for non-food.

Reserve yours now by calling Kendra at the Casper Events Center at 235-8441, and be part of Fireworks Festival 2009 - a joint venture of the City of Casper and GAPWest Broadcasting.

Murder mystery at the Parkway

Please join Painted Past Productions and the Parkway Plaza as they present "Good Guys Bad Guys" on the evening of July 11. The festivities begin at 6 p.m., with cocktails, when the audience finds itself at a closing dinner of a detectives convention. The plot thickens during dinner with a murder, and an awards ceremony's highlight is the arrest of someone no one suspects! Join us on July 11 for a night of suspenseful "who dun' it" by making reservations at the Parkway Plaza at 235-1777, ext 1005. For a full night's entertainment, the cost is only $50 per couple or $30 per single.

The original script was written and produced by Painted Past cast and crew and assisted by the Casper Police Department. This will be the first fundraiser this summer for Painted Past Productions, who will again this fall, travel overseas to Belgium and Germany to entertain the troops and their families. For more information, please call Painted Past Productions at 267-7243 or the Parkway Plaza 235-1777 ex. 1005

Aglow plans fall conference

Aglow International hosts its fall conference in Casper Sept. 18-20 with guest speaker Danyele Bloom, a French Canadian who serves as the national president of Aglow International Canada. The conference hotel is the Parkway Plaza. The conference outreach is Turning Point domestic violence shelter. Registration including Saturday lunch is $65. Cost per session is $20. Registration begins at 5 p.m., on Friday. Saturday and Sunday schedules both begin with praise and worship at 9 a.m. For more informaiton, call state president Angie Martinez at 328-9855; Elaine Taylor at 638-8161 or Sharon Lockwood in Casper at 267-9004.

Schools

Celebrations, schedules, etc.

ABE/GED offers summer help

Summer hours for those wishing to work on their GED or gain some Adult Basic Education (ABE) skills this summer will run now through Thursday, July 30.

Hours for the Casper College ABE/GED Center, located in the Werner Technical Center, Room 115, are Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

According to Lisa Mixer, ABE/GED co-director, all students pursuing a GED must attend a new student orientation. The orientation is held each Tuesday at one of three times: 8 a.m., 1, and 6 p.m.

Mixer noted that there would be no summer hours during the month of August, until the fall semester begins on August 24.

The Werner Technical Center is located on the Casper College campus. For more information, contact the ABE/GED Center at 268-2230.

Consider hosting a student

Looking for host families for foreign exchange students for the 2009-10 school year. Students come with spending money and insurance. The host family provides a place at the table and a place to sleep. If you are interested, please contact Barbara Richards @ 473-1025 or 262-1832.

Register now for student driver's ed

Registration for driver's education currently is taking place. Session III begins July 13 and ends July 25. It will be held at Natrona County High School. Register at Fairgrounds Center, (the old Fort Caspar Academy building), 2000 Casper St. just east of Fairgrounds Rd. Tuition is $375.

Summer preschool

Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool summer program begins Monday, July 6 and runs through Thursday, July 30 for children ages 2-6. Bugs, Butterflies, and Bees will be the theme of the program, with language, literacy, and vocabulary being the emphasis. For more information you may call the preschool at 265-7016.