NIC sets artist roster for annual show, sale

The final roster of participating artists has been set for the 15th annual November Art Show and Sale at the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center, according to Val Kulhavy, the museum's director of administrative services.

There will be 60 artists from across the region showcasing and selling their works, "including 23 wonderful artists that are new to the November show, so that's always exciting," she said.

Among the works available during the three-day event - scheduled for Nov. 6-8 - will be paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber art, ceramics and glass.

For a complete listing of artists participating this year and continued updates about the event, visit www.thenic.org.

Daniels Fund announces $974,876 in grants

Programs serving youth, the aged, and the homeless were among the major grant recipients, as the Daniels Fund board approved $974,876 in funding for Wyoming nonprofits at its recent third-quarter meeting, according to a release.

Grant recipients include: Central Wyoming Hospice Program; Boy Scouts of America Longs Peak Council; Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming; Buffalo Children's Center; Community Action of Laramie County; Reach Hands Ranch; The Learning Tree Christian School; Wyoming Association of Public Charter Schools; and the Yellowstone Association.

"The nonprofit organizations that strengthen our communities by providing vital services, continue to struggle with a lack of funding and need everyone's support," said Linda Childears, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund said in the release.

The program areas eligible for grants through the Daniels Fund fall under the categories of: aging, alcoholism and substance abuse, amateur sports, disabilities, education, homeless and disadvantaged, and youth development.

Bill Daniels, a pioneer in cable television who launched his first system in Casper, established the Daniels Fund to operate the Daniels Fund Scholarship Program and the Daniels Fund Grants Program in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as funding programs with a national impact.

For more information, visit www.danielsfund.org.

Library forms tween advisory board

The Natrona County Public Library is forming a tween advisory board to assist in children's programming at the library this year.

The board will allow students in grades 4-6 to contribute ideas for upcoming library programs and book discussions tailored to their age group.

A kickoff meeting will be held at noon on Saturday, with a pizza lunch provided.

For more information, call (307) 577-READ ext. 122.

Exchange student needs a host family

A boy from Germany, currently attending Natrona County High School, needs a home, according to the school district.

He is interested in martial arts, baking, biking, gardening, animals and reading. He enjoys school and his favorite subjects are history and geography. He is on the cross country team. He describes himself as humorous, quiet, independent and family-oriented.

For more information, call Suzanne Sandoval (307) 577-2190.