Police: Text threat is a hoax

The Casper Police Department fielded between 30 and 40 calls on Thursday from concerned Casper residents who received a text message saying someone was going to go to a Wal-Mart and shoot three women, said Casper Sgt. Steve Schulz.

The text is bad information and may have originated out of Tennessee, Schulz said.

Some of the reports said the texts came from an unknown number and others were then forwarded by friends. Schulz said they are not legitimate and have spread around the country.

Bowling party for exchange students

A bowling get-together will be held at 3 p.m. on March 22 at Sunrise Lanes for this year's exchange students and their families.

Community members interested in hosting an exchange student are invited to the party to meet this year's students and visit with current host families about their experiences.

Sunrise Lanes is located at 4000 S. Poplar Street.

WCDA hosts paint certificate sessions

The Wyoming Community Development Authority will host two EPA-approved lead-based paint certification trainings later this month, according to a media release.

The trainings will be held in Casper beginning Monday through March 27, and in Cheyenne from March 30 to April 3. Sessions for supervisors, workers and subcontractors will be offered.

For a course description, cost breakdown and downloadable registration form, visit www.wyomingcda.com.

For more information, contact the WCDA at (307) 265-0603.

Deadline nears for Art Tour to Italy

The registration/deposit deadline for travelers interested in the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center's Art Tour to Italy � set for June and July � is Monday, according to a media release.

This year's tour will be led by NIC Executive Director Holly Turner and Valerie Innella, art history professor at Casper College and a NIC board member.

For more information or to register, call Turner at (307) 235-5247.