Star Lane final presentations

The two final Star Lane Center student presentations at 1400 South Fairdale will be held today and Thursday. The freshman and sophomore students have been asked to coordinate an initial CRM effort at the Audubon Center in Casper. There has been an increase in the number of prairie dogs in the area as a result of urban sprawl. Star Lane students have been conducting a field study to collect data, start discussion, and support the needs of landowners and the public who utilize the area. They have prepared a plan that outlines possible control methods that will help maintain the ecology of the area. They will present their conclusions and recommendations today at 9 a.m., and 1 p.m. Junior and senior students have been investigating the effects of methamphetamine production in Casper neighborhoods. They have prepared a case fact file for the district attorney and developed a list of recommendations for property owners regarding legal responsibilities for clean-up. They will present their findings on Thursday, at 9 a.m., and 1 p.m.. MDA lockup returns Area business owners, employees and associates will be locked up for "good" during Casper Lock-Up to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Jailbirds will either be arrested by the Casper Fire Fighters in vehicles provided by Greiner or turn themselves in peacefully and spend one hour of "jailtime" at Poorboys' Steakhouse between 10 a.m., and 3 p.m. Participants are asked to raise their $1,600 "bail" prior to the event; otherwise, cell phones will be available, courtesy of Union Cellular. Every jailbird who raises bail will be entered into a drawing to win two roundtrip airfares to Las Vegas, courtesy of Allegiant Air. For more information, call 472-0755. Donate blood Memorial Day is dedicated to the memory of lost loved ones. With this in mind, United Blood Services is inviting Casper residents to donate blood in the memory of the special one they've lost and receive a commemorative keepsake in memory of that lost loved one. Best of all, since United Blood Services is the only provider of blood to our local hospitals, your blood donation will help to save a life in our own community or provide a family a little more time with their loved one. United Blood Services will be providing commemorative certificates to all donors who have lost a loved one. Due to the limited supply of these keepsakes, they will be available to donors today only. Appointments are strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. The blood center hours for today are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information or to make a blood donation appointment, call United Blood Services in Casper at 237-2328 or the appointment help desk at 1-800-365-4450. Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger. Donors who are 16 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian. United Blood Services is located in Casper at 1416 East A Street, Suite 102. Register for coed softball

Co-Ed softball

Youth Co-Ed Softball is a great opportunity for boys and girls to learn and enhance skills needed to successfully play the game of slow pitch softball. Youth Co-Ed Softball Leagues are forming for players in three divisions: 7-9 years, 10-12 years and 13-15. The registration fee is $35. Community Recreation Foundation scholarships are available.

A special registration day will be held all day at the Casper Recreation Center today. All participants who register today will receive a $5 discount on their registration.

Games will be held June 8 through July 16 at North Casper fields in the mornings.

All players are placed on a team with a volunteer coach. Beginning and experienced players are encouraged to participate. All participants receive a T-shirt.

The deadline to register for Youth Co-Ed Softball is Friday, May 29, 2009.

Pet photos

Due to a change in the photographer's schedule, the date for the May pet photo opportunity at the Casper Humane Society has been changed. DeMaine Image Pet Photography will be at the Casper Humane Society from 1-3 p.m. today for people to come and have photos taken of their pets. A $10 sitting fee is charged for the pet photos, part of which is donated to the Casper Humane Society to help the organization cover its photo sitting fees. Pet owners can choose from a variety of photo packages for an additional fee. Green screen technology is used, allowing pet parents to choose from a variety of backgrounds. The Casper Humane Society is located at 849 East E Street, on the frontage road between Center and McKinley streets. For more information about this pet photo opportunity, please contact the Casper Humane Society at 265-5439 or call DeMaine Image at 266-0945. Fried chicken at the Elks Wednesday Night Special. "Chef's Choice" is fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and corn. All you can eat! $5, children under 12 are free. Serving from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or until gone. Members, significant other and guests accompanied by a member. For information, call 234-4839. Library offers computer classes 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 May 2009: Today, 7 p.m., Downloadable Audio & Video @ Your Library Register for summer semester Registration for summer semester will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Memorial Day, through May 29 at Fairgrounds Center, 2000 Casper St. A copy of the schedule is attached, or you may visit the Natrona County School District Web site for more information. Tuition is $20 per class per semester, and payment is due at registration and is nonrefundable. A parent/guardian must be available for a signature on the registration form if the student is under 18. Daily attendance is mandatory. Busing, breakfast and lunch will be provided for grades nine through 12.