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Panic Relief Inc.

* A panic and anxiety group is now forming in Newcastle, featuring programs every Monday from noon-1 p.m. and every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program is geared to help anyone suffering from panic, anxiety, and agoraphobia to cope with these disorders. Info: (732) 940-9658.

Cheyenne Artists Guild events

* All events take place at the Guild, 1701 Morrie Ave., unless otherwise noted. Info: (307) 632-2263.

* A Board Meeting will take place tonight at 7 p.m.

Laramie Peak public meetings

* People interested in travel management in the Laramie Peak area are invited to public meetings to offer input on an environmental assessment. The assessment analyzes three alternatives, including no action, proposed action and a modified proposed action. An open house will be held tonight from 6-8 p.m. in the Converse County Court House basement, 107 N. Fifth St., in Douglas. Info: (307) 358-4690 or www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/projects/trans/index.shtml.

Coming Up

Youth ChalleNGe Program

* The Wyoming National Guard's Youth ChalleNGe Program will host community information presentations around Wyoming. The public is invited to learn more about the ChalleNGe program, a five month residence program designed to intervene in the life of an at-risk Wyoming youth and produce a graduate with the values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as an adult. Info: (307) 836-7500 or www.ngycp.org/state/wy. Presentations will be held at the following locations, dates and times:

* April 10, 6 p.m., Lander National Guard Armory, Lander.

* April 11, 6 p.m., Washakie County Fairgrounds, Conference Room, Worland.

* April 12, 6 p.m., Riverton Library, Riverton.

WWCC events

* Western Wyoming College is located at 2500 College Dr. in Rock Springs. Info: www.wwcc.cc.wy.us.

* April 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Western Wyoming Community College's Student Development Center will host its annual Career Fair entitled, "Dash for the Cash." The theme represents both the opportunity for students and community members to find jobs and the opportunity for all attendees to win cash door prizes. Info: (307) 382-1660.

* April 13, 7:30 p.m., Western Wyoming Community College's Friday Night Live series will continue featuring a reading by Vicki Lindner in Room 1302. The event is free and open to the public. Info: (307) 382-1726.

UW events

* April 11, 6 p.m., the University of Wyoming senior class and Student Activities Council present a performance by the Justin King Band in the Wyoming Union Skylight Lounge. Admission is free.

* April 12, 7:30 p.m., the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra presents "Titanic Struggle II," featuring guest piano soloist Davide Cabassi, in the Fine Arts Center concert hall. Tickets are $6 for students, $7 for seniors and $10 for the general public.

* April 13, 4 p.m., Anthropologist Laura Nader will deliver the UW Department of Anthropology's 10th Annual Mulloy Lecture entitled, "Homo Sapiens in the Longue Duree," in the College of Business auditorium. Admission is free.

* April 13, 5 p.m., the University of Wyoming Creative Writing Program will host award-winning Scots poet Roddy Lumsden as part of its visiting writers series in the William Robertson Coe Library. Admission is free.

* April 13-14, the University of Wyoming Planetarium presents a laser show at 6:30 p.m. followed by a planetarium show at 8 p.m. in the lower level of the UW Science Complex. Tickets for each show are $2 for students and seniors, $3 for the general public and free for children ages five and under.

* April 13, 7:30 p.m., the UW Cultural Programs presents a performance by piano soloist Davide Cabassi (Van Cliburn finalist), in the Fine Arts Center concert hall. Tickets are $11 for students and seniors and $14 for the general public.

* April 13, 9:30 p.m., the Comedy Central On-Campus Tour featuring Christian Finnegan and Nick Thune will take place in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. Admission is free.

* April 14, 9 a.m., the annual Pharmacy Frolic 5K Run/Walk, Laramie Green Belt will be held at Optimist Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and fees are $15 with a T-shirt, $5 for UW students and $7 for general registration.

* April 16, noon, the opening ceremony for the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt display will be held in the Wyoming Union ballroom. The quilt will be displayed through April 20. Admission is free.

* April 17, noon, travel writer Pico Iyer and adventure writer Mark Jenkins will present, "The Trials of a Travel Writer," in the Wyoming Union Family Room. Iyer will read and sign books at 7 p.m. in the College of Business auditorium. Admission is free.

* April 17, 7 p.m., an Electronica party will be held in the Wyoming Union Skylight Lounge. Admission is free.

* April 17-21 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m., the UW Department of Theatre and Dance will present "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," by Steve Martin and directed by Leigh Selting in the Fine Arts Center Main Stage Theatre. Tickets are $7 for students, $11 for seniors and $14 for the general public.

* April 18, 7 p.m., a three band concert with Slightly Stoopid, Real Big Fish and Rx Bandits will take place in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for the general public.

* April 19, 7 p.m., Sandra Pohl, Wyoming HIV Prevention Specialist, will present, "A Perspective on HIV/AIDS in Africa," in the UW College of Business auditorium. Admission is free.

* April 19, 7:30 p.m., the UW Department of Music presents a performance by the UW Percussion Ensemble in the Fine Arts Center concert hall. Admission is free.

* April 23, 7 p.m., a lecture by exhibition curator Trudy S. Kawami, director of research for the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, will take place in conjunction with the UW Art Museum's exhibition featuring Asian antiquities from the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, which will show now through Aug. 19 at the museum. Both events are free. The UW Art Museum is located in the Centennial Complex at 22nd and Willett Dr. Hours are Mon. from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m Tue.-Sat. Info: (307) 766-6622 or www.uwyo.edu/artmuseum.

* Info: (307) 766-5000, (307) 766-6666, www.uwyo.edu/calendar or www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

Laramie Peak public meetings

* People interested in travel management in the Laramie Peak area are invited to public meetings to offer input on an environmental assessment. The assessment analyzes three alternatives, including no action, proposed action and a modified proposed action. Info: (307) 358-4690 or www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/projects/trans/index.shtml. Open houses will be held at the following locations, dates and times:

* April 12, from 6-8 p.m., Platte County Public Library basement, 904 Ninth St., in Wheatland.

Lander community event

* April 14, from 3-6 p.m., the Lander community is hosting "Step It Up!," a National Day of Action to stop climate change. Meet with your bikes in Lander's City Park, 405 Fremont St., for a conversation with Tom Bell, Trey Warren, and Scott Kane, followed by a bike ride around the Squaw CreeknBaldwin Creek Loop. Free post-rally beer will be available at the Cowfish for participants.

Rawlins community event

* April 14, from 9 a.m.-noon, the Rawlins community is hosting "Step It Up!," a National Day of Action to stop climate change. Meet at The Old Depot in Rawlins for events including a slide show, prayer, candle-lighting, film showing, hybrid car test drives, garbology demo, lunch, door prizes and much more.

Polka Club meets

* April 15, the Bighorn Mountain Polka Club will meet at the Elks Lodge in Sheridan. Music for dancing will begin at 1 p.m. and will be provided by the Al Lindborg Band from Paulson, Mont. Members are asked to bring: A-H, main dish; I-O, dessert; and P-Z, salad. Info: (307) 674-6550.

Cheyenne Artists Guild events

* All events take place at the Guild, 1701 Morrie Ave., unless otherwise noted. Info: (307) 632-2263.

* April 19, 1 p.m., the Lunch Bunch will meet at the Country Buffet.

Lander Community Concert Association

* The 60th Anniversary Season of the Lander Community Concert Association continues with concerts being held in the Lander Valley High School auditorium, each beginning at 7 p.m. Season subscription tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for students (age 21 and under), and $90 for a family (two adults and affiliated students 21 and under). Info: www.landerconcerts.org. Performances will be held on the following dates:

* April 25, 2007, Work o'the Weavers folk group.

Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra

* The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra presents its 2006-07 season entitled, "A World of Color," celebrating the brilliant colors that great composers use in creating masterpieces. There will also be a preconcert lecture before each performance by Maestro Stephen Alltop at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center auditorium. Info: (307) 778-8561. Performances will take place at the Cheyenne Civic Center on the following dates and times:

* April 28, 2007, 8 p.m., Musical Revolutionaries: Beethoven's Fifth.

Cinco de Mayo event

* May 5, a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will be held in Cheyenne featuring a parade at the Capitol at 11 a.m. with the Fiesta beginning at noon at the Cheyenne Depot. The event includes vendors, live band performances, car show, authentic Mexican food, break dance competition and more. Info: (307) 632-3905, (307) 635-4369 or Pam@cheyennedepotmuseum.org.

WAHA events

* May 12, the Wyoming Arabian Horse Association will host an ACS/Open Horse Show at HAAP Arena, 323 Sheep Camp Rd., in Pavillion. Spectators are encouraged to attend. The show features classes for Arabian/Half Arabian Horses and Open Classes for all breeds of horses with prizes awarded. Info: (307) 234-0968.

* June 1-2, the Wyoming Arabian Horse Association will host a Class A Arabian/Half Arabian Show at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas. Owners of register horses are invited to participate. Spectators are encouraged to attend. The show features classes for Arabian/Half Arabian Horses and Open Classes for all breeds of horses with prizes awarded. Info: (307) 234-0968.

* June 3, the Wyoming Arabian Horse Association will host an all breed Open Horse Show at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas. These shows offer classes for all ages and abilities and are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy your horse in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Spectators are encouraged to attend. Info: (307) 234-0968.

Gillette events

* May 12, The Razor City Splash and Dash Sprint Distance Triathlon will be held at the Campbell County School Aquatic Center, 800 E. Warlow, with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the triathlon beginning at 9 a.m. Preregistration fees are $25 for individuals, $40 for teams of two and $45 for teams of three. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group. Info: (307) 682-7406

Cheyenne Depot events

* May 19, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the Laramie County Cooperative Extension Service, Master Gardeners and the Cheyenne Depot Museum are partnering to host the Annual Cheyenne Depot Garden Festival. Lectures will be offered free to the public in the Cheyenne Depot lobby. The Master Gardeners' Plant Sale will be held in the Depot Plaza from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with specials throughout the day. There will also be vendors with trees, plants and gardening supplies and wasterscape and landscape displays. Info: (307) 632-3905 or Pam@cheyennedepotmuseum.org.

* June 7-10, Cheyenne Depot Days will take place featuring a model railroad display in the Holiday Inn Cheyenne lobby, Food & Craft Festival in the Depot lobby and on the Depot Plaza, Wyoming Tribune-Eagle's Fridays on the Plaza, Hobo Breakfast, family games, Cowboy Church and more. Info: (307) 632-3905 or Pam@cheyennedepotmuseum.org.

Help Krizinne Cross

* Aug. 18, 7 p.m., a fund raiser will be held for Dubois resident, Krizinne Cross, who is in need of a heart transplant. The event will take place at the Headwaters featuring a concert/cowboy poetry with Waddie Mitchell.

Cowboys Against Cancer

* Nov. 3, 2007, the annual benefit for the Cowboys Against Cancer will be held at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, 3320 Yellowstone Rd. in Rock Springs, with doors opening at 4 p.m. and dinner being served at 6 p.m. A live auction and dance will follow. Tickets are $50 each. Info: (307) 382-9696.

Stammtisch

* A lunchtime group for German speakers or learners meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cheyenne. Info: (307) 771-8706.

Women in Black

* First Wednesday of each month, from noon-1 p.m., meet in front of the courthouse on Center and B Streets. All who share a concern for a just and peaceful world are invited to join this silent vigil. If you come please dress in black, stand in silence (no marching, banners, or confrontations), stay on the sidewalk, don't block walkers or cars, and respond to questions.

Cheyenne Municipal Pool

* Through May 30, the Cheyenne Municipal Pool will have Family Night every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Admission will be $5 per family up to five swimmers. Additional family members are $0.50 each, (immediate family members only). Info: (307) 637-6455.

* Through May 25, the Cheyenne Municipal Pool will have Teen Night every Friday from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $2 for those ages 13-17. Info: (307) 637-6455.

Parent-education seminars

* The Wyoming Children's Access Network provides parent-education seminars for divorcing, separated and never-married parents. The seminar is provided monthly in Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Gillette, Jackson, Lander, Laramie, Rawlins, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Torrington, and now Afton, Pinedale and Worland on a quarterly basis, and provides information about the impact of parental conflict on children and teaches the parents skills to help with the difficult transition. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other adults close to the children are welcome to attend as well.There is a nominal fee for the seminar that may be waived upon request, based on need. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. Info: Wyoming Children's Access Network at (866) 726-3700.