IBAP group reaches consensus

A group of Natrona County School District parents and staff members approved Tuesday three guidelines for the enrollment of children of district staff members, according to a release.

The group analyzed data regarding enrollment preference for the students and the interests staff members.

The three guidelines that support staff preference are: at the school where the staff member works, during the online enrollment process only; and only at a school's entry point (for example, kindergarten for elementary).

A small group will meet at 1 p.m. Monday to discuss the definition of "staff who work in a building" and an evaluation process. That group's work will complete a recommendation that will be forwarded to the board of trustees.

For more information, contact Carol Glasgow at (307) 253-5392.

Nic welcomes piano virtuoso

Davide Cabassi, a 2005 Van Cliburn piano competition finalist, will perform at the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, according to Nic Executive Director Holly Turner.

The museum will be Cabassi's last stop in Wyoming, Turner said.

He made his orchestral debut at the age of 13 with the RAI Symphony Orchestra in Milan. He has since performed with symphonies in Austria, China, France, Germany, Japan, Portugal, Russia, Scandinavia, and Switzerland, highlighted by appearances in Salzburg, Austria's Mozarteum, the Gasteig in Munich, Germany, and Rachmaninoff Hall in Moscow.

For his performance at the Nic, Cabassi is scheduled to play pieces by Franz Schubert and Modest Mussorgsky.

Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Rec hosts holiday craft fair

The Community Recreation Foundation's 16th annual Craft Festival will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at Casper Recreation Center and Casper Senior Center, according to a release.

There is no admission fee, and the event will feature more than 100 booths. Strollers are welcome.

Proceeds from the craft fair will benefit the scholarship program that provides recreation opportunities for financially disadvantaged youth and senior citizens.

For more information, call the Casper Recreation Center at (307) 235-8383 or visit www.cityofcasperwy.com.

CY hosts book fair

The CY Junior High Book Fair Parent Extravaganza will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 18, according to a release.

Each book purchase enters a student's name in the drawing for prizes and free books.

Anyone interested in helping to run the book fair or help in the library on a regular basis is asked to call (307) 253-2619.