Today

Chamber of Commerce events

* The Beautification Committee will meet today at 11:30 a.m. at the Petroleum Club. Info and RSVP: 234-5311.

Beta Sigma Phi meetings

* The Epsilon Master Chapter members will host a dinner party tonight at 6:15 p.m. for their Sister chapter, Laureate Lambda, at the home of Rose Wallace. There will be musical entertainment and a general meeting will follow. Info: 234-5619 or 472-5445.

Clubs & meetings

Promise Keepers

* 6 a.m., Platte River Restaurant. Promise Keepers-Men of Integrity is open to men of all ages. Info: 235-4633.

Narcotics Anonymous

* 6 a.m., 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St., closed, nonsmoking topic and discussion meeting.

* Noon, 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St., open, nonsmoking topic and discussion meeting; 8 p.m., open, nonsmoking Book Study.

* Info: 266-7154. Wyoming hotline: (866) 315-1861; Web site: www.wyomingna.org.

Friends of Lions

* Lions Club International Friends of Casper, 7 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays, Ramkota Inn.

Ladies of Petroleum Club

*Tuesday, March 28, 12:30 p.m., luncheon and program. Nimi McConigley will talk about cooking in India and the changes in India during the years she has made her home in Casper. Reservations are required by calling Vera at 235-6446.

Model railroaders

* Senior representative Bob Baden is available from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, to introduce or reintroduce individuals to model railroading.

* Central Wyoming Model Railroad Association, 1356 N. Center St. Tours at times other than normal operating hours are available for groups, including schools or Scout troops. Members will try to accommodate all special requests. Additional training sessions are in the works. Call about particular interests. Info: Harry Buhler, 235-4950; William Gezzi, 234-5318; or Scott Bergey, 473-1121.

12-24 Club

* 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St. Club is open to family and friends who are having trouble with alcohol and/or drugs. Info: 237-8035.

Kiwanis

* Golden K Kiwanis, 10 a.m., Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St.

Alcoholics Anonymous

* 10 a.m., 328 E. A St., Eastsiders Group, smoking.

* Noon, 136 W. Eighth St., Expect A Miracle, nonsmoking.

* 5:30 p.m., 136 Wolcott St. (basement), Traditions, smoking.

* 7 p.m., 520 CY Ave., Quick Fix ( in back, basement), nonsmoking.

* 7 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St., Keep It Simple, nonsmoking.

* 7 p.m., 763 Center St., Edgerton, Serenity in the Oil Patch, smoking.

* 8 p.m., 917 N. Beech St., nonsmoking.

* Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open. Info: 266-9578

Walkers

* Walk-A-Bout Club, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 225 N. Wolcott St. Info: 234-8811.

Social workers

* National Association of Social Workers, SE Region, noon, Casper Petroleum Club. The group meets the last Tuesday of the month to hear a guest speaker for contact hours and networking. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Info: Regional representative Karen Bogart, 259-9533.

Federal employees

* National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Casper Chapter No. 358 meets at 12:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Info: Public relations officer Norma Patton, 234-7278.

Mercer House open classes

* 3:30 to 5 p.m., Baby Steps for parents and children through age 5; drop-ins welcome.

* 6 to 8 p.m. DUI Level I Education Class.

* Annex building, 435 CY Ave. Prerequisites and fees may apply. Info: 265-7366.

Human services

* Natrona County Human Services Commission, 4:30 p.m., County Annex Building conference room, 120 W. First St., Suite 308. Open to the public. Info: 235-9491.

Toastmasters

* Pathfinders Club No. 8593, 6:15 p.m., Chamber of Commerce office, 500 N. Center St. Info: 234-5362 (daytime); or 235-2956 (evenings).

Casper Chess Club

* 6:30 to 10 p.m., St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 400 Country Club Road. Open to all. Info: 234-3797.

Job's Daughters

* International Order of Job's Daughters Bethel 28, 7 p.m., Masonic Temple, 105 N. Center St. Info: 235-8652.

Food issues

* Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. Anyone having difficulty with food is welcome. Info: 267-6574 or 473-1157.

Gastric bypass

* Central Wyoming Gastric Bypass Support Group, second and Fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center support services building classroom A, 1200 E. Third St. Meetings are open to gastric bypass patients and anyone needing information on the procedure. Info: Tom and Ardy Fritts, 234-3858.

Parent support

* Support Group for Parents of Children with Behavioral or Emotional Needs, 7 p.m., Parent Resource Center, 500 S. Walsh Drive. Info: 577-0321.

CAP cadets

* Civil Air Patrol Cadets, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Star Lane Center, west of Poplar on First Street. Boys and girls ages 12-18 participate in search and rescue activities, aerospace education, leadership training, and preparation for U.S. Air Force service as part of the mission of the Civil Air Patrol, the Air Force volunteer auxiliary. Those aged 18-21 may continue as cadets or may become senior CAP members. Web site: www.manicaltitude.net/cap.

Natrona County Rockhounds Workshop

* 7 to 10 p.m., 5211 Rambler, Mountain View addition, Mills. Members and visitors welcome. Info: 237-8043.

Al-Anon

* 8 p.m., 328-1/2 E. A St. (upstairs). 12-step Study Group topic meeting; smoking allowed.

Self Help Center hotline

* The Self Help Center has a 24-hour confidential hotline, 262-9675, available to help educate potentially abusive men and provide available resources. The Self Help office number is 235-2814.

Coming Up

Chamber of Commerce events

Info and RSVP: 234-5311.

* Sept. 27, 4 p.m., the Education Committee will meet in the Chamber Board Room.

* Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., The Chamber will host a DOE Seminar at the Parkway Plaza. Admission is $15, and includes lunch.

* Sept. 30, 4 p.m., the Ranch City Party committee will host a silent auction at the Parkway Plaza. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. with dancing at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person.

* Oct. 4, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Quarterly luncheon to be held at the Petroleum Club. (Note the change of date).

* Oct. 12, from 7:30-9 a.m., Business Before Hours will be held at Manpower, 907 N. Poplar

Attend a Star Lane presentation

* The Star Lane Center teaches math, science, history and literature by giving high school students real-life problems they must research, resolve, and present to a live audience. Come be our audience, and help with your questions and comments. Presentations are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and last one hour each. It isn't necessary to let us know you're coming, just show up a few minutes early. Star Lane Center is located at 111 Star Lane. Info: 261-6116, 472-4930, or amack@coffey.com.

* Sept. 27, "The cosmos: What's going on with Pluto, and what does it mean to us?"

* Sept. 28, "History: Fremont and the science he used to explore in Wyoming."

* Oct. 25, "Geology: Should geothermal energy development occur around Yellowstone?"

* Oct. 26, "Medicine: What choices face an infertile couple?"

* Dec. 13, "Public health: How should local authorities stop water-borne disease?"

* Dec. 14, "Current affairs: In Iraq, should Sunnis and Shiites split into two countries?"

Natrona County Public Library events

All events are held in the Crawford Room at Natrona County Public Library unless otherwise noted; Info: 237-4935.

* Sept. 27, from 3:30-5 p.m., Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! (for Teens) will be held.

* Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m., the Vietnam film discussion series will be held.

* Oct. 3, 4 p.m., the Anime Club will meet.

* Oct. 4, 4 p.m., an After School Program for grade school ages will be held.

* Oct. 4, from 6-7:30 p.m., a Cent$ible Nutrition class will be held.

* Oct. 5, 5 p.m., Ann Morris, a children's author will be at the library.

* Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m., Musical Conversations will be held.

* Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., the Vietnam Film Discussion Series continues.

* Oct. 6, 2 p.m., a School's Out Movie will be shown.

* Oct. 10, from 7-9 p.m., Poetry Slam will be held at Metro Coffee.

* Oct. 11, 4 p.m., an After School Program for grade school ages will be held.

* Oct. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m., a Cent$ible Nutrition class will be held.

* Oct. 12, 6 p.m. the Vietnam Film Discussion Series continues.

* Oct. 13, from 4-6 p.m., "An Unfortunate End" for grade school ages will be shown.

* Oct. 15-21, Teen Read Week at the library.

* Oct. 16, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. a Teen Zone Open House will be held.

* Oct. 17, 4 p.m., the Teen Writers' Club will meet.

* Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., the Independent Film: "Anytown, USA" will be shown.

* Oct. 18, 4 p.m., an After School Program for grade school ages will be held.

* Oct. 18, from 6-7 p.m., a Cent$ible Nutrition class will be held.

* Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m., the Vietnam Film Discussion Series continues.

* Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Get Active! Meet Authors will be held in the Teen Zone. All ages are welcome.

* Oct. 20, from 4-5:30 p.m., Get Active at the Peak: Rock Climbing for Teens.

* Oct. 21, from 9 a.m.n5 p.m., the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will take place.

* Oct. 22, from noon-5 p.m., the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will take place.

* Oct. 25, 4 p.m., an After School Program for grade school ages will be held.

* Oct. 25, from 6-7:30 p.m., a Cent$ible Nutrition class will be held.

* Oct. 26, 7 p.m., The library hosts Bunco Night for families.

* Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m., Spooky Storytime will be held.

Eagles #306 events

* Sept. 29, Runaway Band will play from 8 p.m.-midnight.

City of Casper Leisure Services

* Sept. 30, The 3 on 3 Ice Hockey Tournament will be held at the Casper Ice Arena. Info: 235-8484.

Casper Planetarium events

* Sept. 30 at 7 p.m., the Casper Planetarium, 904 N. Poplar, will host "Skywatchers of Africa." Hear African legends about the night sky from Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Swaziland. Admission is $2.50 per person. This program is not recommended for children under the age of six. Info: 577-0310.

NIC event

* Sept. 30, 6 p.m., The Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center will hold its 21st Annual Dinner and Auction Gala. This event is the museum's largest fund-raiser and social event of the year. The theme is "Wild Wooly Window Wingding" and features the auction of the window panels that were on display in the windows of the Townsend Hotel. Info: 235-5247.

Dining Single meeting

* Sept. 30, 6 p.m., the group will be dining at La Costa. Info: 235-0384 or 265-3099.

Amoco Retirees meeting

* Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m., the Amoco Retirees Club will meet for lunch and a business meeting at the Casper Petroleum Club.

Germans from Russia Group

* Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Program: Potluck dinner "October Fest" and music.

* Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. Program: Bring a batch of goodies and recipe for a tasting bee. Christmas Family Poem presented by Betty Sanders.

* Feb. 5, 2007, at 7 p.m. Program: Book review on old Russian book given by Irene Docktor and fill out program books.

All meetings are held at the Mills Senior Center. Info: 265-6528.

Daughters of the American Revolution

* Oct. 2, 12:30 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will meet for a luncheon at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 235-5557.

* Nov. 6, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Mr. Brian Carrico entitled, "Re-enacting in Historical Movies and TV." Info: 237-7320.

* Dec. 4, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Lt./Col. Peter Schmotzer entitled, "The ROTC Program at NCHS." Info: 237-7320.

* Feb. 5, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Heather Johnson entitled, Clogging and report on her trip to China." Info: 237-7320.

* March 5, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 237-7320.

* April 2, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Jacqueline Carrico entitled, "The Scotch Irish." Info: 237-7320.

* May 7, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Representative Dr. Tom Walsh entitled, "Overview of the 2007 Wyoming Legislature." Info: 237-7320.

* June 4, 2007, 12:30 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will meet for a luncheon at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 235-5557.

P.E.O., Chapter AC

Regular meeting time is 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Info: 234-6145

* Oct. 3, the home of Isabelle Shields, 1223 Grenada.

* Oct. 17, 6:45 p.m., the home of Rebecca Nolte, 2141 S. Cedar.

* Nov. 7, the home of Del Johnson, 902 S. Beech.

* Nov. 21, the home of Dr. Chris McCann, 1811 Newport.

P.E.O., Chapter O meetings

* Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., the home of Claranne Cannon, 1520 Kingsbury.

* Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., the home of Kathleen Sullivan, 2508 S. Poplar.

* Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., the home of Pat Kerns, 2646 E. 11th St.

* Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., the home of Jane Sizemore, 1665 Trojan Dr.

Chapter Y, P.E.O. meetings

* Oct. 4, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Bobby Jane Waldram, 1764 S. Conwell. Info: 234-4483. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Oct. 18, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Helen Sheppard, 1558 Westridge Ct. Info: 234-2134. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Nov. 1, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Margot Everett, 5420 S. Oak. Info: 266-5231. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Nov. 15, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Karen Donley, 1140 Ivy Lane. Info: 235-6341. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Dec. 6, noon, Social Meeting at the home of Karan Waldock, 2091 Linda Vista. Info: 266-2620. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Dec. 20, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Dyann Durst, 2020 S. Walnut. Info: 237-1334. Please call if you are unable to attend.

Quilters Anonymous

* Oct. 7, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the next meeting will be held at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, on Eighth and Beverly. All quilters are welcome. Info: 265-1182.

Casper Artists' Guild events

* Oct. 10, 2 p.m., The Board of Directors of the Casper Artists' Guild will have the annual planning meeting at the Guild, 1040 W. 15th St. Info: 265-2655.

* Oct. 20-22, Artist Tom Loepp will present a workshop on oil, watercolor, and pastel at the Guild, 1040 W. 15th St. The workshop will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Admission is $40 per day for members and $50 per day for nonmembers. Preregistration is required. Info: 265-2655.

Antique Club meeting

* Oct. 10, 3 p.m., the Casper Antique & Collectors Club will have an Executive Board Meeting at the home of Betty Hazen. Info: 234-4730 or rhowell@tribcsp.com.

Wyoming Women's Expo

* Oct. 13-14, The Second Annual Wyoming Women's Expo will be held at the Casper Events Center, featuring motivational speakers, educational seminars, hands-on learning, shopping, product demonstrations, and more. Info: 235-7583.

Piece by Piece

* Oct. 13-14, A quilt show will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 315 CY Ave., by the Piece by Piece Quilt Club. Admission for the show, which will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, is free. Quilts and other items will be for sale, there will be a quilt raffle and more. Info: 235-6454.

Newborns in Need

* Newborns in Need, a charity that specializes in the needs of premature and newborn babies that are sick or in crisis, will hold meetings from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 14, Nov. 11, and Dec. 9 at Lifesteps Campus, 1514 E. 12th St., in the Cafeteria Building "L." Info: 235-8592 or www.newbornsinneed.org.

P.E.O., Chapter G meetings

All meetings commence at 7:30 p.m. Info: 266-4908.

* Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., meeting at the home of Susan Griffith.

Wyoming Water and Waste meeting

* Oct. 18, 8 a.m., The Wyoming Water and Waste Advisory Board will meet at the UW Outreach Center, Room 106, 951 N. Poplar, to consider a rule proposal by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Division. The public is invited and encouraged to comment. An electronic copy of the proposed rule is available at deq.state.wy.us/shwd/. Info: (307) 777-8937 or (307) 777-7753.

Book Festival

* Oct. 19-21, The Equality State Book Festival will be held in Casper featuring presentations by two acclaimed authors, a banquet at 6 p.m. on Friday, reading sessions, and book sales. Tickets for the banquet, to be held at the Parkway Plaza, are on sale now and are $25 per person. The reading session, to be held in Duram Hall on the Casper College Campus, will be free and open to the public. Info: 268-2533, (800) 442-2963, ext. 2533 or www.equalitystatebookfest.com.

Casper Artists Guild events

* Oct. 20-22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tom Loepp will be presenting a workshop. Participants may use their choice of oil, watercolor, or pastel. Cost is $40 per day for members and $50 per day for nonmembers. Preregistration is necessary. Info: 265-2655.

Wyoming Heritage Foundation

* Nov. 16-17, noon, This year's Wyoming Heritage Foundation annual Forum will be held at the Parkway Plaza and Convention Center with a reception Thursday night and the program adjourning at 4 p.m. on Friday. Info: 577-8000 or wbya@qwest.net.

Red Cross classes

* American Red Cross of Natrona County, 318 W. "B" St. Preregistration and payment is required for all classes. Info: 237-8436.

Head Start

* Natrona County Head Start is now taking applications for three to five year-olds. This quality preschool program is free to qualifying families. Info: 577-1864.

Parent-education seminar

* The Wyoming Children's Access Network provides parent-education seminars for divorcing, separated, and never-married parents. The one-time four-hour seminar is provided monthly in Casper and other cities around the state. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other adults close to the children are welcome to attend. There is a nominal fee that may be waived upon request, based on need. Preregistration is required 24 hours in advance. Info: Wyoming Children's Access Network at 866-726-3700.