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Ride the Red bike ride

* The Wyoming Outdoor Council will sponsor the Fifth Annual Ride the Red mountain bike ride today beginning at 9 a.m. in the Jack Morrow Hills east of Farson. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in either a 20 or 42-mile loop on two-tracks and country roads. Info: (307) 332-7032, ext. 13, andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org, or www.wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

Uinta County Museum workshop

* The Uinta County Museum Foundation is presenting a workshop from 9 a.m.-noon today on researching historic homes at the Beeman-Cashin Building in Depot Square, in downtown Evanston. The workshop presenters are Nancy Weidel and Jeff Pappas of the State Historic Preservation Office. Registration is $5 per person. Info: (307) 789-8248, (888) 989-8248, or museum@uintanet.com.

UW events

* The Homecoming parade will be held today at 9:30 a.m., starting at Ninth and Ivinson Streets, with the alumni luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. in the Crane-Hill dining area, the football game at 1 p.m., and the volleyball game at 7 p.m. Info: (307) 766-5000, (307) 766-6666, www.uwyo.edu/calendar, or www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

Fiber Art demonstration

* Fiber Art 9 will host a "Fiber Art Demonstration Day" from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the Sheridan County Public Library. This is an opportunity to see demonstrations of a variety of fiber art techniques, including quilting, silk ribbon embroidery, crazy quilting, tatting, knitting, spinning and weaving. Those wishing to participate in this event may bring a project to work on and/or demonstrate, or may attend simply to observe fiber artists in action. Info: (307) 674-0777.

Big Horn art exhibit opens

* An opening reception will be held from 4-6 p.m. today in the Reception Gallery of the Bradford Brinton Memorial and Museum for the Dorothy Marie Dolph exhibition. The exhibit is a tribute to this remarkable Wyoming woman artist and entrepreneur of the early 20th century. Seventy-eight of Dolph's oils, miniature and larger scale pieces, as well as one watercolor will be on display until Nov. 11, with gallery hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Info: (307) 672-3173.

Coming Up

Polka club meeting

* Oct. 15, the Bighorn Mountain Polka Club will meet at the Elks Lodge in Sheridan, with the Wyoming Drifters providing music for dancing beginning at 1 p.m. Members are asked to bring: A-H, main dishes; I-O, desserts; and P-Z, salads. Info: (307) 674-6550.

Cheyenne Visual Art series

* The Cheyenne Depot Museum's Downtown Entertainment Program will be held each week with a free gallery showing each day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and a free "Meet the Artist" reception each Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: (307) 632-3905. Receptions, exhibition dates, and featured artists are as follows:

* Oct. 16-20, Linda Gregory and Rhonda Holmquist are the featured artists with the reception to be held Oct. 17.

* Oct. 23-27, Dianne Baldwin and Cathy Nicholas are the featured artists with the reception to be held Oct. 24.

Shoshone National Forest revision meetings

* The Shoshone National Forest invites the public to attend a series of meetings about forest plan revision on management of Shoshone's inventoried roadless areas. The revision planning team and the local district ranger will be available to answer questions. Each meeting will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. They will be on the following dates at these locations:

* Oct. 16, Monarch Hall in the Pronghorn Lodge, 150 E. Main, in Lander.

* Oct. 17, Headwaters Art and Convention Center, 20 Stalnaker, in Dubois.

* Oct. 18, the Children's Theatre in the Riverton Branch Library, 1330 W. Park Ave., in Riverton.

* Oct. 24, Big Horn Federal, 1701 Stampede Ave., in Cody.

* Oct. 25, Big Horn Federal, 643 Broadway, in Thermopolis.

* Additionally, the Government Cooperators' Work Group will meet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Big Horn Federal in Thermopolis. The public is welcome to observe the proceedings. At the end of the meeting, there will be time for nonmembers to make statements and ask questions.

* Info: {M3http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/projects/planning/revision/revision_index.shtml, (307) 527-6241, or by stopping at any Shoshone National Forest office.

UW hosts "Law Week"

* Oct. 16-20, the University of Wyoming's College of Law will host "Law Week," a week-long event sponsored by the Potter Law Club that invites speakers from many disciplines to explore contemporary topics pertinent to practitioners and students of law as well as the general community. Info: (307) 399-6214 or jmundy@uwyo.edu. Calendar of events for the week is as follows:

* Oct. 16, noon, Wyoming State Representative Becket Hinkley, (41st District), will explore Federalist Society with a program entitled, "Make My Day: Your Second Amendment Rights," in Room 144 of the College of Law. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. At 5 p.m. the Natural Resources and Environmental Law Club will explore Park Management in the 21st Century with a program entitled, "Debate Between Preservation and Recreation." Food will be provided at 4:15 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 5 p.m. and later a small reception will be held at Altitudes. Food and beverages at your own cost.

* Oct. 17, noon, Phi Delta Phi presents UW Law Professors, Elaine Welle and Jim Delaney, speaking on "Interviewing." Food will be provided.

* Oct. 18, noon, the Women's Law Forum presents "Wyoming Women in the Legal Profession," featuring Kate Fox, Gay Woodhouse, and Mary Guthrie in Room 144 of the College of Law. Refreshments will be served. At 7 p.m. the PLC and Law Library will host a Speaker Panel entitled, "Preparing for Practice: Document & Research Strategies," in Room 144 of the College of Law. Food will be provided.

* Oct. 19, 1:30 p.m., "Oral Arguments in Front of the Wyoming Supreme Court," will be held in Room 144 of the College of Law.

* Oct. 20, from noon-1 p.m., the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association will discuss "Trial Advocacy," with Attorney Lawrence Stinson in Room 144 of the College of Law. From 2-3 p.m. The College of Law and the Wyoming Law Review are hosting an appearance by Clinton McKinzie, UW Law graduate and best-selling author in Room 142 of the College of Law. A book signing and reception will follow.

UW events

* Oct. 17, 7 p.m., David Bagdonas, local bouldering expert and author of "Vedauwoo Bouldering," will present a slideshow in the College of Business auditorium. Admission is free.

* Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., the UW Symphony Orchestra presents the "Fantastic Colors of the Orchestra," featuring clarinet soloist, Stephanie Zelnick in the Fine Arts Center concert hall. Tickets are $6 for students, $7 for seniors, and $10 for the general public.

* Oct. 24, Tickets are on sale now for the Hootie & the Blowfish concert to be held at the University of Wyoming. Doors for the concert will open at 7:15 p.m. with the performance beginning at 8 p.m. in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. Tickets are $18 for students and $28.50 for nonstudents, and can be purchased at the Wyoming Union ticket office. Ticket buyers may purchase up to four tickets each. Info: (307) 766-3327, (307) 766-6340, or concerts@uwyo.edu.

* Oct. 31-Nov. 5, the UW Theatre and Dance Department hosts a performance of "Sexual Perversity in Chicago" each night at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Fine Arts Center studio theatre. Tickets are $14, or $11 for seniors and $7 for students.

* Nov. 30-Dec. 3, The UW Theatre and Dance Department hosts a performance of "The Nutcracker" each night at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. Tickets are $16, $13 for seniors and $8 for students.

* Info: (307) 766-5000, (307) 766-6666, www.uwyo.edu/calendar, or www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens event

* Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Herbalist Sue Evans will be teaching a class entitled, "Gifts from the Garden," in the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Gathering Room. Cost is $28 for Botanic Gardens members and $30 for nonmembers. Materials are included in the price. Registration is required. Info: (307) 637-6458 or www.botanic.org.

Uinta County Museum event

* Oct. 21, from 5:30-7 p.m., the Uinta County Museum Foundation will sponsor the Fourth Annual "Hallowed by History" tour which will run every half hour at the museum in Evanston. The theme this year is "Lawmen and Outlaws." Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the museum. Info: (307) 789-8248, (888) 989-8248, or museum@uintanet.com.

Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra

* The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra presents its 2006-07 season entitled, "A World of Color," celebrating the brilliant colors that great composers use in creating masterpieces. Season tickets are available for $35. Ask about discounts and flex packages. There will also be a pre-concert lecture before each performance by Maestro Stephen Alltop at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center auditorium. Info: (307) 778-8561. Performances will be take place at the Cheyenne Civic Center on the following dates and times:

* Oct. 21, 8 p.m., the Dallas Brass: American Musical Journey.

* Jan. 20, 2007, 8 p.m., "A World of Color."

* Feb. 24, 2007, 8 p.m., the Choral Gala: Carmina Burana.

* April 28, 2007, 8 p.m., Musical Revolutionaries: Beethoven's Fifth.

National Guard meetings

* The Wyoming National Guard has scheduled town meetings around Wyoming to update military personnel, community members, legislators, retirees, and families on current events within the Wyoming National Guard. Most of the meetings will be held at local VFW and American Legion posts. Info: (307) 772-5040. Locations, dates, and times are as follows:

* Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m., American Legion Post 5 in Torrington, 2102 Main. Light lunch will be provided.

* Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m., the Guernsey Armory in Guernsey.

* Oct. 22, 3:30 p.m., VFW Post 2221 in Laramie, 2142 E. Garfield.

* Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 954 in Lander, 11 Tweed Lane. Light snack or dinner will be provided.

* Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 24 in Rock Springs, 543 Broadway. Dinner will be provided.

* Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m., VFW Post in Evanston.

* Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m., the Star Valley High School in Afton.

* Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m., in Pinedale.

* Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m., VFW Post 3558 in Wheatland, 1401 Ninth St. Light snacks will be provided.

* Oct. 29, 3:30 p.m., in the Auxiliary Room of American Legion Post 6 in Cheyenne, 2001 E. Lincolnway. Light lunch will be provided.

Haunted Trolley Tours

* Oct. 28-30, at 6 and 8 p.m. nightly, The Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley will offer its Haunted Tours for Halloween for those brave enough to participate. Tickets are on sale now and are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Info: (800) 426-5009, (307) 778-3133, or www.cheyenne.org.

Lander Community Concert Association

* The 60th Anniversary Season of the Lander Community Concert Association kicks off with each performance being held in the Lander Valley High School auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Season subscription tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for students (age 21 and under), and $90 for a family (two adults and affiliated students 21 and under). Info: www.landerconcerts.org. Performances will be held on the following dates:

* Oct. 28, Queen City Jazz Band, a popular Denver jazz band.

* Nov. 7, the Broadway musical, "Camelot."

* Dec. 2, Jackson Jazz Trio.

* Jan. 29, 2007, Jensen Family Sizzling Strings.

* Feb. 20, 2007, piano concert by Alex Moutouzkine, winner of first prize in the St. Petersburg International Piano competition at age 14.

* March 23, 2007, vocal band, T Minus 5.

* April 25, 2007, Work o'the Weavers folk group.

Marriage seminar

* Registration is happening now for the "Keeping the Wow in Your Vow" marriage seminar scheduled for Nov. 3-4 at the Lander Best Western Inn. The seminar is for couples of any age, married or engaged. Cost is $75-100 per couple, with a "Getaway package" available for $150. Drawing for free seminar available for those registering between Aug. 20-25. Registration forms are available at Fremont Realty, Chocolates for Breakfast, and most church offices in Lander. Info: (307) 332-6808.

Evanston meth conference

* Nov. 13-14, The Uinta County Methamphetamine Initiative will sponsor a statewide meth prevention conference. The agenda includes presentations from law enforcement, treatment, and prevention professionals from the state and region, plus updates from the Wyoming Department of Family Services. Info: (307) 783-1005 or tekenneda@uintacounty.com.

Bridger-Teton revision workshops

* The Bridger-Teton National Forest invites the public to get involved in the revision of the Bridger-Teton Forest Plan. The objective of these workshops is to present information that Forest personnel have collected over recent months concerning current conditions throughout the Forest, and learn what the public sees as the "Need for Change." Each workshop runs from 6-9:30 p.m. The dates and locations are as follows:

* Nov. 27, the Ambulance Barn, 611 Onyx St., in Kemmerer.

* Nov. 28, Pinedale High School in Pinedale.

* Nov. 29, Jackson High School, 1910 W. High School Rd., in Jackson.

* Nov. 30, the Senior Center, 115 Peterson Pkwy., in Thayne.

For more information on the Bridger-Teton's plan revision process visit {M3http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf/news/forest_plan_revision/ or call (307) 739-5563.

Stammtisch

* A lunchtime group for German speakers or learners meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cheyenne. Info: (307) 771-8706.

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.

Mount Rushmore Smoking Ban

* A Public Notice of the Smoking Ban at Mount Rushmore National Memorial has been issued and will remain in effect until rescinded in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, section 1.5. Due to very high fire danger, the Superintendent has determined it necessary to prohibit smoking anywhere within the memorial, with the exception of smoking within a privately owned vehicle, provided that no ignited material is placed anywhere outside of such vehicle.

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 and Torrington 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.

Fiber Art show

* The Fiber Art Committee's ninth annual display, entitled "Fiber Art 9," will be displayed on the mezzanine of the Sheridan County Public Library. Items featured in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 27, include beautiful works of knitting, quilting, weaving, silk ribbon embroidery, and many other techniques. Info: (307) 674-0777.

Wyoming Arts Council exhibition

* The Wyoming Arts Council will host a new exhibition, "Coil & Weave," featuring the talents of artists Ann Arndt and Jennifer Rife. The show will be on display through Dec. 8, and the WAC Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The gallery is located at 2320 Capitol Ave. in Cheyenne. Info: (307) 777-7742 or www.wyomingartscouncil.org.

Art exhibition opens in Ucross

* The Deborah Ford photography exhibition, "Common Ground/Symbiotic Equivalence," will be on display through Dec. 15 at the Ucross Foundation Art Gallery, 30 Big Red Lane. The exhibit presents 38 framed images of land and life-forms that Ford photographed in Wyoming, Arizona, Minnesota and Oregon. Gallery hours are Mon.nFri., from 8:30 a.m.n4 p.m. Info: (307) 737-2291, or {M3info@ucross.org.

"A Woman's Place" exhibit

* Now through Jan. 28, 2007, Step back in time and learn how modern appliances changed the life of Cheyenne's homemakers at the turn of the century. Old West Museum, Cheyenne. Info: (307) 778-1413.