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Buffalo Bill Historical Center

* 720 Sheridan Ave., Cody. Info: (307) 587-4771, www.bbhc.org.

* From 1-1:45 p.m., Backstage with Buffalo Bill, Coe Auditorium, Curator Programming with John Rumm, Ph.D., Ernest J. Goppert Curator of Western American History/Buffalo Bill Museum. Free with admission. Info: meganw@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4028.

* Through Aug. 14, Summer Adventures with workshops in history, natural history, Plains Indian culture, and art for children. Registration and fee required. Info: gretchenh@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4061.

Cheyenne Depot

* At 5:30 p.m., the Downtown Cheyenne Fourth of July Celebration festivities begin at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza. There will be beer and bands performing during the Wyoming Tribune Eagle's Fridays on the Plaza. Ten Tiers will be performing, followed by Moe Diggin. Info: (307) 632-3905.

Bradford Brinton Museum

* 239 Brinton Rd., Big Horn. Info: (307) 672-3173, www.bradfordbrintonmemorial.com.

* Through Sept. 7, the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum will reopen for the 2009 season. Museum hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission on Sundays from 12-4 p.m. Featured exhibit in the Helen Brinton Gallery is "Special Treasures of the Brinton." Martha Gibbs' "As the Spirit Moves Me" exhibit in the Patio Room Gallery through June 25.

Trolley Tours

* The Cheyenne Street Trolley's 2009 season is offered 7 days a week until late September. Tours take place on weekdays at 10, 11:30 a.m., 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. On weekends, the trolley will offer 2 hour tours at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. Sundays. Trolley tickets cost $10 adults and $5 children ages 2-12. Get tickets at the Visitor Center in the Depot at 15th and Capitol Ave. Info: (307) 778-3133.

Uinta County Museum

* Through Feb. 28, 2010, the Uinta County Museum's railroad exhibit, "On the Road and in the Shops: Railroad Workers in Evanston" is on display. Exhibit is based on a series of oral history interviews, photographs and artifacts. 1020 Front St., Evanston. Open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. Info; (307) 789-8248 or museum@uintanet.com.

Coming Up

Cheyenne Depot

* July 4, activities begin at 9 a.m. with a Calling All Harleys! Motorcycle Show. The $10 registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Seven categories of motorcycles and a People's Choice Category. Children's parade at 10 a.m. going from 15th and O'Neil Ave. to the Depot Plaza. Children 12n and under are invited to dress up for a "Most Patriotic Costume" contest with prizes. Info: (307) 632-3905.

4th of July

* July 4, Dubois has added some fun items to this small town, western flavored, family-oriented 4th of July Parade. A big horn sheep driving the float for Bighorn Sheep Center, forest service folks riding horses and pack mules, Smokey the Bear will be there, draft horse teams pulling hay wagons and more. The second annual dude ranch challenge will also take place. Info: (307) 455-2556 or www.wind-river.org.

* July 4, celebrate Independence Day at Big Red with the Ucross Foundation's 28th annual fireworks extravaganza. Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Games for kids of all ages. Paintings by Karen Kitchel and Don Stinson, meet the artists from 5-8 p.m. Music by Tracy Silverman from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per car. Info: (307) 737-2291 or www.ucrossfoundation.org.

Laramie Municipal Band

* Info: www.uwyo.edu/news/showrelease.asp?id=31622

* July 4, the Laramie Municipal Band will perform as part of "Freedom Has a Birthday."

* July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, 7:30 p.m., the Laramie Municipal Band will put on free concerts in Laramie's Washington Park bandshell.

Cam-Plex

* 1635 Reata Drive, Gillette. Info: (307) 682-0552, (877) 4CAMPLEX, www.cam-plex.com.

* July 4, 7 p.m., 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Morningside Park. Info: (307) 682-7406.

* July 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 4-H Horse Clinic at Wrangler Arena. Info: (307) 682-7281.

* July 6, 6 p.m., 4-H Rodeo/Timed Events at Wrangler Arena. Free admission. Info: (307) 682-7281.

* July 6, 4 p.m., Campbell County Fair Board Meeting at Energy Hall. Info: (307) 687-0200.

* July 7, 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 4-H Beef Hoof Trimming & Fitting at Clinic Barn 3. Info: (307) 682-7281.

* July 9-11, Powder Basin Equestrian Horse Trials at Equestrian Area. Info: (307) 686-1573.

* July 9, 6:30 p.m., Campbell County Cowgirls/Cowboys at Wrangler Arena. Info: (307) 687-0566.

* July 11, 9 a.m., Little Levi Rodeo at Wrangler Arena. Info: (307) 682-0912.

* July 11, 10 a.m., Multi-Family Auction at Barn 3. Info: (307) 682-3706.

* July 12, 9 a.m., 4-H Horse Progress Show at Wrangler Arena. Info: (307) 682-8582.

* July 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 4-H B

Laramie County Library

* These events are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, events take place in the Laramie County Library's meeting rooms at 2200 Pioneer Ave. Info: (307) 634-3561 or www.LCLSonline.org.

* July 4, library is closed for Independence Day.

* July 6, 10:15 a.m., Baby Lapsit with special tales and sing-alongs for parents and their babies in the Storytime Room.

* July 7, 2 p.m., Craft Session for kids in grades 4-6 in the Storytime Room.

* July 7, 6:30 p.m., Western Musician Sid Hausman performs for children and families at the Performance Park.

* July 8 & 9, 10:15 a.m., Children's Storytime in the Storytime Room.

* July 9, 6:30 p.m., Canine Companions: Book Discussion Series for adults in the Sage Room. We're going to the dogs, exploring the relationship between humans and canines. Luke Stricker leads a discussion of "Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod" by Gary Paulsen. To register and obtain a copy of the book, visit "Ask Here" on the 1st Floor.

* July 9, 6:30 p.m., Evening Storytime for kids in the Storytime Room.

* July 10, 2-5 p.m., Opening Gaming for Teens in grades 7-12 in the Cottonwood and Willow Rooms. Drop in to play Wii, Xbox, Mario Kart and more.

* July 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Star Anime for teens in grades 7-12 in the Willow Room. Join in for a day of films.

* July 11, 11 a.m., Saturday Storytime for kids in the Storytime Room.

Moonwalk

* July 6, Aug. 5, Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., the popular Moonwalk moonlight hikes will resume with the Navigation Moon at Curt Gowdy State Park. The Navigation Moonwalk celebrates the delightful and sometimes life-saving ability to find one's way without roads or street signs. Explore traditional navigation, animals' navigation mechanisms, and fun technology and trends. Hike will be on moderate terrain, up to 1.5 miles and may involve off-trail walking. Park is 24 miles west of Laramie and 26 miles east of Cheyenne. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for inclement weather, bring insect repellent and water. Flashlights encouraged for use after the event. Info: (307) 745-2300 or www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/recreation/upcomingevents/index.shtml.

Cheyenne Artists Guild

* July 6, 5:30 p.m, reception and milk can dinner chaired by Laurell Fogg. Review show.

* July 16, Lunch Bunch at Louie's Lucky 7.

* July 31, Western Show ends.

* July 31, Multi-Media Show entries due.

* Aug. 3, monthly meeting.

* Sept. 7, monthly meeting.

Sinks Canyon Speakers

* July 7, 7 p.m., the meaning of the howl of the wolf and other wolf behavior will be the focus of a talk at the Sinks Canyon Speakers Series at the Sinks Canyon State Park visitor center. Ken Mills will give an illustrated talk on the ecology and habitat of the wolf, focusing on the life and behavior of the animals. Program is free and open to the public. People encouraged to arrive early for beat eating. Info: (307) 332-3077 or (307) 332-3892.

UW Events

* July 7-11, 7:30 p.m., UW's Snowy Range Summer Theatre and Dance Festival presents "The Last Five Years" which chronicles the bittersweet love story of Jamie and Cathy in the Fine Arts Center studio theatre. Tickets cost $10 for the public, $8 senior citizens and $5 students. For tickets and info: (307) 766-6666 or www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center

* 720 Sheridan Ave., Cody. Info: (307) 587-4771, www.bbhc.org.

* July 7, 1-3 p.m., interactive art experience for all ages at Braun Garden. Free with admission. Info: lauraf@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4007.

* July 8, 11-11:45 a.m., A Guide to Yellowstone Wildlife: How to Get the Most from Your Visit at Coe Auditorium, Curator Programming with Charles Preston. Free with admission. Info: meganw@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4028.

* July 9, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Lunchtime Art Lecture Series: Waiting for a Chinook: Searching for my Father - A Wyoming Country Editor by Gregory Hinton in Coe Auditorium for free. Info: meganw@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4007.

* July 10, 1-1:45 p.m., Yellowstone and Jellystone at Coe Auditorium. Curator Programming with John Rumm. Free with admission. Info: meganw@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4028.

* July 10-11, Discovery Field Trip: Butterfly Bonanza. Science-based field trip are experiences for middle-school students. Depart BBHC at 8:30 a.m. and return the following afternoon. Dinner, breakfast and lodging provided. Space is limited, advanced registration required. Cost: $50 members and $45 non-members. Info: emilyh@bbhc.org, gretchenh@bbhc.org, (307) 578-4110 or (307) 578-4061.

* Aug. 10-11, Discovery Field Trip: Ancient Lives, Current Clues. Science-based field trip are experiences for middle-school students. Depart BBHC at 8:30 a.m. and return the following afternoon. Dinner, breakfast and lodging provided. Space is limited, advanced registration required. Cost: $50 for members and $45 for non-members. Info: emilyh@bbhc.org, gretchenh@bbhc.org, (307) 578-4110 or (307) 578-4061.

Cheyenne Events

* July 8-11, the Union Pacific Historical Society will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. Majority of the convention activities will be held at the Little America Hotel & Resort. No admission fee. Info: www.uphs.org.

* July 15, 11:30 a.m., the Cheyenne Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will hold a board meeting at the Depot Boardroom, 3rd floor room 303. Open to the public. Info: (307) 778-3133.

WYO Theater

* 42 N. Main St. in Sheridan. For tickets or info: www.wyotheater.com, (307) 672-9084 during Box Office Hours.

* July 8, 6:30 & 9 p.m., the WYO Theater presents The Craft Brothers. Tickets cost $24 adults, $22 senior citizens and military, and $15 students.

* July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 8 p.m., the WYO Theater presents New Vaudevillians, a new act in town. Tickets cost $10 adults, $8 senior citizens, military and students.

* July 16, 7:30 p.m., the Sheridan Arts Council presents Rimrock Opera's One Act Festival. Tickets cost $10 adults and $8 senior citizens and students.

* July 18, 8 p.m., the WYO Theater presents Dr. Hook featuring Ray Sawyer. Tickets cost $29 adults and $27 senior citizens, military and students.

Auction & Fashion Show

* July 11, 6 p.m., the Opportunity Shop, a nonprofit thrift store in Dubois, will host the annual Silent Auction and Fashion Show at the Headwaters Conference Center in Dubois. The proceeds will be used to fund a building expansion for the Opportunity Shop. Free light refreshments and a wine tasting. No admission charge, all ages welcome.

Gold Rush Days

* July 11-12, 9 a.m., experience South Pass City State Historic Site as the residents did during the boom years during Gold Rush Days 2009. Family fun weekend features a variety of events and activities each day such as vintage baseball tournament, food and refreshments, comedy shoot-out at high noon, and mining demonstrations. Admission is $3 for adults and kids age 7 and older. Children 6 and under admitted free. South Pass City located 32 miles south and west of Lander on Highway 28. Info: (307) 332-3684 or jellis@state.wy.us.

Cam-Plex

* 1635 Reata Drive, Gillette. Info: (307) 682-0552, (877) 4CAMPLEX, www.cam-plex.com.

* July 16-26, 8 p.m., Petticoat Rules: The Jackson Hole Revue at the Theater. Tickets cost $25 adults and $20 students and senior citizens. Take a step back to the early days of Jackson Hole.

* July 20, 8 p.m., Jackson Hole Hootenanny in the Theater. Tickets cost $8 for all seats. The roots of the Jackson Hole Hootenanny go back 50 years.

* July 31, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., Dancers' Workshop presents Contemporary Dance Wyoming and guests in "Up Close" at the Theater. Tickets cost $20 adults and $15 students.

* Aug. 2, 8 p.m., Grand Teton Music Festival presents Movin' Downtown with Richard Brown at the Theater. Tickets cost $50 adults and $10 students.

* Aug. 6, reception at 6 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m., Ishmael Beach: Educating for a Better World in the Theater. Tickets cost $20 for general admission, free for the first 50 students age 19 and under.

* Aug. 7, doors open at 6 p.m., film starts at 8 p.m., showing of The Big Lebowski in the Theater. Cost is $10 for all seats.

* Aug. 9, 8 p.m., Grand Teton Music Festival presents Fresh Tracks - Jazz standards made new with Pam Drews Phillips and Keith Phillips in the Theater. Tickets cost $40 adults and $10 students.

Pond and Garden Tour

* July 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wyoming Pond and Garden Tour will be held in Green River. Info: www.greenriverpondclub.com.

Historic Ivinson Mansion

* The Historic Ivinson Mansion at 603 Ivinson Ave. in Laramie are having tours. Summer Tours are Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Winter hours begin in September and go through May; they are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rates are $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $4 for students, $20 for families, $6 for AAA members, and children 6 and under are free. Info: (307) 742-4448.

Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Park

* The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located at 975 Snowy Range Road in Laramie. Admission fees are $5 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 12-17, and anyone under 12 gets in free. Hours are Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: (307) 745-6161.

Panic Relief Inc.

* A panic and anxiety group is now forming in Newcastle, featuring programs every Monday from noon-1 p.m. and every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program is geared to help anyone suffering from panic, anxiety, and agoraphobia to cope with these disorders. Info: (732) 940-9658.

Parent-education seminars

* The Wyoming Children�s Access Network provides parent-education seminars for divorcing, separated and never-married parents. The seminar is provided monthly in Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Gillette, Jackson, Lander, Laramie, Rawlins, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Torrington, and now Afton, Pinedale and Worland on a quarterly basis, and provides information about the impact of parental conflict on children and teaches the parents skills to help with the difficult transition. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other adults close to the children are welcome to attend as well.There is a nominal fee for the seminar that may be waived upon request, based on need. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. Info: Wyoming Children's Access Network at (866) 726-3700.