Ride program proves popular

A program that provided vouchers for free cab rides home for holiday revelers proved so popular that all 30 or so vouchers were used over Thanksgiving weekend. More vouchers are now available, but instead of being distributed to local cab companies, they are being given to Natrona County drinking establishments, said Mills police Lt. Phil Crouch. The voucher program will be in effect until January 1 at noon. People should treat vouchers as a backup plan if they drink too much, not as an excuse to not drink responsibly, Crouch said.

Library plans financial aid workshop

The Natrona County Public Library is hosting financial aid workshop, "Let's Talk College" specifically to help students with the financial aid process at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. Deb Starks of the UW/CC Educational Opportunities Center will help patrons understand the process and answer questions. The event is open to teens, their parents and adults who are interested in going to college. For more information on this free event, call 577-READ, ext. 101.

Health department postpones flu vaccine clinics

Due to a shortage of flu vaccines, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department has canceled two of its flu immunization clinics.

The vaccine clinics at the Natrona County Extension Services Saturday, Dec.1 and the Casper Senior Center, Monday, Dec. 3 have been canceled.

The public is encouraged to call the county health department after Dec. 14 to inquire if the flu vaccine has become available. For more information, contact the health department at (307) 235-9340.

Library sets 'Food for Fines' to stock community storehouse

Would you like a chance to forget your library fines and help less-fortunate community members at the same time? Natrona County Public Library has teamed up with Joshua's Storehouse to continue its "Food for Fines" program beginning Saturday, December 1, and concluding Saturday, December 15.

Library patrons can bring one or several items of nonperishable food to any library branch or the bookmobile to clear their accounts of fines on overdue books, movies, and other library materials. Community members who have no fines, but want to donate canned food are welcome to join in.

Canned food can also be used to pay for replacement library cards if yours is lost. Collection accounts and charges for missing or damaged items do not apply to this program. For more information, please call 577-READ.

Santasaurus comes to CC on Saturday

Santasaurus will be roaming the Tate Geological Museum at Casper College during the museum's Holiday Open House, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

The open house will include refreshments, pictures with Santasaurus for $2 each between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and special discounts in the gift shop.

The open house will feature a dinosaur ornament workshop, scavenger hunt and a Christmas tree to decorate. There will also be a raffle for a Denver Broncos metal art piece, which will be drawn for on March 15.