City promotes Bike to Work Week

The City of Casper encourages the community to participate in the Wyoming Bike to Work Week by riding their bicycles to work and practicing bicycle safety.

"I hope that everyone who is able will participate in this fun event, which has both health and environmental benefits." City Manager Tom Forslund said in a news release. Those who choose to participate and complete a log sheet are eligible for statewide prizes through the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

To promote walking and biking in the community, the city is hosting the second annual "Curb Your Car" day on Thursday. Participants are encouraged to leave their cars at home for the day and find other means of transportation to work and do errands. The Bus will be providing free rides on Thursday.

For more information, call Leah Reeb at (307) 235-8255.

NIC Fest features Junglemobile for kids

As part of NIC Fest 2008, scheduled for June 20-21, the Kiwanis Club of Casper - along with The Children's Hospital and St. Anthony's Central Hospital - will offer children a chance to learn injury prevention in the "Junglemobile" on the festival grounds near the family area.

The Junglemobile will teach children ages 3 to 10 "to play it safe in the jungle" and learn important safety topics.

The Mobile Injury Prevention Program - which is a partnership with The Children's Hospital, St. Anthony's Central Hospital and the Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis - is being offered because unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14.

For more information about the program, call Kelli Carmichael at (307) 235-5822.

Moscow Ballet returns to Casper

The Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" will return to the Casper Events Center at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11.

Hand painted sets, larger-than-life puppets and scenic design by Valentin Fedorov, bring this magical holiday tale to life.

Tickets cost $25, $35, $45, and $65 for adults, and are now available. Discounts are available for children ages 3 to 12, senior citizens, and members of the military, but may not be combined.

For tickets or more information, call (307) 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256 or visit www.caspereventscenter.com.

Magician visits library

Children and their families are invited to marvel at the feats of magician Cody Landstrom during several family events in June.

Magic shows will be held at the Natrona County Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on June 24, and 10:30 a.m. on June 25. A performance is also scheduled for 2 p.m. on June 25 at the Bob Goff Memorial Library in Mills.

The event is part of the library's summer reading program for elementary age children, "Catch the Reading Bug."

For more information, visit the library or call (307) 577-READ, ext 122.