City offers curbside leaf collection

In conjunction with the first extra trash pickup during November, city garbage crews will collect bagged leaves and take them to the compost facility, according to a release. Leaves will be picked up on the first extra trash collection day of the month for each household.

Leaves must be placed in garbage bags, tied, and placed at least three feet away from the garbage can, according to Cynthia Langston, solid waste manager.

The city's compost facility is located at the Casper Regional Solid Waste Facility and accepts leaves, tree branches, grass clippings and other similar yard waste free of charge.

Langston estimates that 12 percent of the waste baled at the Solid Waste Facility is yard waste.

Garbage collection crews will also collect pumpkins during the special leaf collection. They must be bagged separately and will also be taken to the compost facility.

Residents can find their extra leaf collection day at www.casperwy.gov or call (307) 235-8246.

College offers dog obedience classes

Casper College will offer two dog obedience classes beginning Nov. 3, according to a release.

The class aims to create "a great companion dog and will provide instruction on socialization, house training, mouthing, and good nutrition." Dogs of all ages are allowed.

The two classes will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Tuesday class runs from Nov. 4 to Dec. 16; the Wednesday class from Nov. 5 to Dec. 17.

For more information or to register, call (307) 268-2206 or visit www.caspercollege.edu.

Dean Morgan celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Dean Morgan Junior High students will sign pledges promising to remain drug-free in celebration of Red Ribbon Week beginning at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a release from the school district.

The school has scheduled assemblies to educate students in the morning to educate students about the week and introduce them to the school's response officers.

Red Ribbon Week aims to bring awareness about drug abuse, early intervention and treatment services. It is the largest, most visible awareness campaign recognized in the United States.

For more information about the week, visit www.redribboncoalition.com.

Library plans after school programs

The Natrona County Public Library has scheduled the following "After School @ the Library" programs, according to a release:

Act up: 4 p.m., Nov. 5. Try out some acting warm ups, theater games, and a stage performance.

Treasure: 4 p.m., Nov. 12, main branch; 4 p.m., Nov. 13, Mills branch. Create a treasure box to take home.

Puzzles: 4 p.m., Nov. 19. Play "Turkey Shoot" with word puzzles.

There won't be a program during Thanksgiving week.

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

Training center receives grant

The Casper College Center for Training and Development received a one-year Employment and Training for Self Sufficiency grant for $117,942, according to a release.

The grant money will be used for three upcoming job training programs at the center: administrative professional, starting Nov. 3; certified nursing assistant, starting Jan. 26; and commercial painter, starting May 19, according to Laura Burnett, project director and work force training specialist. The deadline for applicants for the administrative professionals training program is 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

Participants are required to fill out an application form and must have a child or children younger than 18, and meet income guidelines.

The no-cost training will provide participants with skills training, free tuition, work supplies, counseling, job placement assistance, and weekly incentive gift cards.

For more information or to set up an appointment, call (307) 268-2099.

Library hosts bilingual storytime

The Natrona County Public Library and the school district's Title III staff members will present Bilingual Storytime at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the library, according to a release.

The event includes poems, songs, and crafts as well as the opportunity to hear stories in another language.

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

Ten students receive Pousada Scholarships

Ten Casper College students were recognized at a reception Friday as recipients of the Henrietta Neighbor Pousada Scholarship, according to a release. The awards are worth $3,000 apiece.

The ten recipients include sophomores Jennifer Hendricks (Glenrock), Lori Martinez (Worland), and Nakalembo Simwaka (Francis Town, Botswana); and freshmen Philisha Cureton (Sheridan), Julie Johnson (Glenrock), Kenith Middleton (Parsons, Tenn.), Marsie Sapp (Worland), Natassia Sheely (Canon City, Colo.), Charlene Sindelar (Dayton), and Nicole Thomas (Pavillion).

The scholarship was established in Neighbor's memory by her children Judith Campbell Judd, H. Duncan Campbell, Jr. and Margaret Campbell Johnson following her death in April 2001. The scholarship is designated for health care students and those in "the helping professions."

Woods celebrates Day of the Dead

Students at Woods Learning Center will celebrate The Day of the Dead - a traditional Mexican holiday celebrating the lives of the deceased - on Friday morning, according to a release.

The event will include hands-on activities for students in kindergarten through eighth grade and will be part of a year-long study of the country at Woods.

Students will sample traditional food associated with the holiday and make colorful decorations.

For more information, contact Emily Lafferty at 577-0315 or Emily_Lafferty@ncsd.k12.wy.