More than 50 quilts in every size, pattern and color imaginable are on display today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Piece by Piece Quilt Club's annual show.

Admission is free and there is a small gift, as long as they last, for each attendee.

The show is in Grace Lutheran Church, 315 CY Ave. Enter the front doors, go down two stairs and turn to the left.

Once inside, there are more than 50 quilts to appreciate, from pink elephants and florals to pumpkin patchwork and a lone star log cabin.

Some are for sale, as well as gift items such as placemats, table runners and small wall hangings.

Esther Hansen and Betty dePalmelere plan the annual event.

"We have about 20 members, but most of us are getting old," Hansen said. "We'd love to have anyone who is interested join us."

They meet the first and third Friday of the month at 1 p.m., at the church. They work on their own projects, work together on annual projects for the club, and enjoy lunch.

"You can't have a meeting without lunch," Hansen said.

This year, the group made three large quilts for the new Hospice Home, as well as the "Sunbonnet Sue" quilt bordered in yellow that is this year's show raffle prize.

Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and the drawing is at the end of the show this afternoon. You do not need to be present to win.

After looking at the quilts, head to the Casper Events Center for some rousing high school marching band action. The statewide festival begins at 4 p.m., with doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students kindergarten through 12.

Bands compete against themselves rather than each other for awards rather than placement.

The Natrona County Democratic Central Committee will hold training for precinct committee members at 10 a.m. at the IBEW Hall, 691 English Drive. All Democrats are invited to learn how to make friends and influence people on the precinct level, according to county chairman R.C. Johnson.

Poverty Resistance's 10th installment of Halloween fun and fear, Mayhem at the Mall, holds a sneak preview from 2 to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, geared to younger children and the faint at heart.

Gayle Irwin, author of two children's books and a featured writer in the latest "Chicken Soup for the Soul" compilation, will be at Ralph's Books from 2 to 4 p.m. today. Irwin is the owner of two dogs adopted from animal shelters; her dogs are her story characters, and the month of October is celebrated as National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month.

NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) will provide free depression screenings for all ages. Professionals will administer the screenings from 1 to 3 p.m. at 133 W. Sixth St. Appointments required. Call 234-0440.

The Casper Music Teachers Association is sponsoring the fourth Annual Children Helping Children Fall Piano Festival at 1 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, 18th and Conwell. All pianists and students are invited to participate and invite their friends and relatives to a fun afternoon of music. There is no admission fee, but each participant is encouraged to seek donations to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation to benefit a young Casper child, and the Heifer project which helps families become self sufficient.

The 200 Club of Casper is hosting a members-only bowling tournament at El Mark-O Lanes at 1:30 p.m.

The Casper Children's Theatre Acting in the Afternoon class is presenting Disney's "Mulan Junior," at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Casper Children's Theatre in the Commissary Mall (138 South Kimball, Ste 6). Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for youth and can be purchased in advance or at the door from the theatre or Papa Murphy's Pizza.

First Christian Church, 520 CY Avenue, will host its huge Pumpkin Patch. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., today and noon to 7 p.m., on Sunday.

The Casper Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. at the Mills Senior Center, 401 Wasatch Ave in Mills. The program will be presented by Donna Cuin, horticulture program associate with the University of Wyoming. The topic of her program will be lawn and ground covers suited for Casper's climate.

The Casper Senior Center and The SwingSounds Dance Band hosts a dance tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $4/person.

On Sunday, The Casper Chamber Music Society presents the Wyoming Symphony Wind Quintet in concert at 4 p.m., at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 4600 S. Poplar. Admission is $10 adults; $7 seniors; $4 students; 12 and under are free.

The Alternative Christmas Fair features worldwide gift ideas that benefit local and national nonprofit organizations. The fair is in the Sonrise Room of First United Methodist Church, 322 E. Second St., from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Powder River Veterans Club and VFW Post #991 will be serving breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday to benefit Joshua's Storehouse. Adults $6 and children under 12 $3.

African American pastor Apostle H. Daniel Wilson, pastor of one of Chicago's largest mega churches, will be speaking at Word Christian Fellowship, 12th and Melrose, at 10:30 a.m., Sunday for the regular service and television broadcast.

Accompanying Pastor Wilson will be the lead singer of "Shekinah Glory," Phil Tarver. The public is invited to enjoy Chicago-style preaching and singing.