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American Indian artists at Grand Teton

* Every summer, Grand Teton National Park sponsors a program for visiting American Indian artists at Colter Bay Visitor Center and Indian Arts Museum. Guest artists exhibit every day from approximately 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Colter Bay Indian Arts Museum.

* Through Sept. 7, Clyde Hall & Nancy Nacki, Shoshone, beadwork & quill work.

Sheridan County Library

* At 1:30 p.m., Pre-school Story Time at Story Branch Library.

* Through Sept. 30, Rita Donham's "Headwaters" traveling aerial photography collection on display in the Mezzanine at Fulmer Library.

Homesteader Museum

* Through Sept. 12, "My First Car" show at the Homesteader Museum in Powell. The Museum has gathered stories and photographs accompanying that first precious car and created an end of summer exhibit. All entries have a unique tale and almost every decade until present is represented. No admission charge. Hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: (307) 754-9481.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center

* Through Sept. 26, Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale Preview at John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery.

Fremont County Events

* Through Sept. 30, Lander Art Center Audubon Wildlife Art Show. Info: www.landerartcenter.com or (307) 332-5772.

Coming Up

Western Design Conference

* Sept. 4, 12-5 p.m., Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the Western Design Conference will be held at Snow King Conference Center in Jackson. Showcases of wood, metal, leather, textiles and more. Tickets are $15, or $35 for a three-day pass. Info: (307) 690-9719 or www.westerndesignconference.com.

Jackson Hole Museum

* Sept. 4, 12-1:30 p.m., the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum is hosting its annual Volunteer Picnic at St. John's Episcopal Church's Hansen Hall at 170 N. Glenwood in downtown Jackson. Short program of the history of the Church to help them celebrate their 100th anniversary this year. Info: (307) 733-9605.

Fall Arts Festival

* Sept. 4-21, the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival hosts world-class examples of visual, contemporary, culinary, Western, landscape, wildlife and Native American arts amid majestic mountain scenery. For full schedule: www.jacksonholechamber.com. Info: (307) 733-3316.

Campbell County Recreation

* Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m., an organizational meeting will be held in the board room of the Rec Center for the 8 vs. 8 flag football league. Info: (307) 682-8527.

* Sept. 8, 3:30-5:30 p.m., practices begin for a new junior high intramural golf program for all 7th-9th graders. Busses will drop off students at the Bell Nob Golf Course and parents must pick them up no later than 5:30 p.m. No physical needed. Info: (307) 682-8527.

Sheridan County Library

* Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Computer class, "Intro to Computers" in the Inner Circle at Fulmer Library.

* Sept. 4, 4-7 p.m., Artist reception for Rita Donham, featuring her "Headwaters" traveling aerial photography collection on the Mezzanine at Fulmer Library.

* Sept. 7, 1-5 p.m., Fulmer library is open.

* Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m., monthly book discussion featuring "A Study in Scarlet" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Story Branch Library.

* Sept. 9, 2-4 p.m., the 1st of 2 "Homeschooling Open House" events at Fulmer Library. Learn of resources to help facilitate your homeschooling needs, includes demonstrations of WYLDCat and other databases in the Children's Library.

* Sept. 10, 1:30 p.m., Pre-School Story Time at Story Branch Library.

* Sept. 11, 10 a.m., "Intro to the Internet" computer class in the Fulmer Room at Fulmer Library. Class capacity is limited. Preregister by calling: (307) 674-8585 ext. 3.

* Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2nd event of "Homeschooling Open House" at Fulmer Library. Learn of resources to help facilitate your homeschooling needs, includes demonstrations of WYLDCat and other databases in the Children's Library.

* Sept. 16, 12 p.m., Man Booker Prize for Fiction book discussion held in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Discussion will be of "The Ghost Road" by Pat Barker. Free. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

* Oct. 21, 12 p.m., Man Booker Prize for Fiction book discussion held in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Discussion will be of "The Gathering" by Anne Enright. Free. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

* Nov. 18, 12 p.m., Man Booker Prize for Fiction book discussion held in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Discussion will be of "Mister Pip" by Lloyd Jones. Free. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

State Historical Society

* Sept. 5, Campbell County Historical Society will host the Wyoming State Historical Society's annual meeting in Gillette. The theme is "The Black and Yellow Road." Various historians will present. Registration required in advance. Info: (307) 682-2694 or doliveira@vcn.com.

Addie's Benefit

* Sept. 5, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Addie's Benefit Trunk Show & Sale 2008 will be held at the Center for the Arts in Jackson Hole. New and exciting dealers plus old favorites, and a benefit concert by Beth McIntosh Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. Info: (307) 733-9417 or info@jhalliance.org.

Pioneer Museum

* Sept. 5, 6 p.m., a new exhibit, "Ancient Cultures of the Wind River Basin" will be unveiled at the Fremont County Pioneer Museum in the main gallery in Lander. Free to the public. Info: www.fcpm.org or (307) 332-3373.

Covenant of Seasons

* Sept. 5, the Ucross Foundation Art Gallery will open a new exhibition, "A Covenant of Seasons: Monotypes by Joellyn Duesberry and Poetry by Pattiann Rogers." Presents 40 monotypes and 12 poems, both express personal responses to the metamorphoses of the four seasons. From 6-8 p.m., a public reception will be held for the artist at the gallery. Exhibition will be on view through Oct. 17.

Ribfest

* Sept. 5, 1-11 p.m., Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club presents the 2nd annual Ribfest at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza. Live bands, car show, Farmers Market, kids play area and so much more, including delicious eats prepared by professional world champion Bar-B-Que teams. Tickets are $3 daily pass or $7 weekend pass at the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, Bouquets Unlimited, Party America or Wyoming Trophy and Engraving. Info: www.cheyenneribfest.com.

Laramie County Library

* Sept. 5, 2 p.m., Basic Computer Training: Microsoft Access. A 90-minute hands-on basic computer training session open to the first 12 participants in the Computer Classroom. For adults. Registration required.

* Sept. 6, 10:15 a.m., Basic Computer Training: Using A Mouse. A 90-minute hands-on basic computer training session open to the first 12 participants in the Computer Classroom. For adults. Registration required.

* Sept. 8-14, Anniversary Week. Come celebrate the one year anniversary in the new library. Surprises, giveaways, specials, prizes and more all throughout the week. Monday: Bring your library card and your overdue fees up to $5 will be cleared. Tuesday: Library receives Gold LEED Certification for the building's green design. Wednesday: Open House. Thursday: Free rentals on all movies and games, plus a scavenger hunt for kids in grades 3-5.

* Sept. 8, 10:15 a.m., Baby Lapsit. Special tales and sing-alongs for parents and their babies from birth to 18 months in the Storytime Room.

* Sept. 8, 7 p.m., performer Sue Schnitzer provides music and more for children and families in the Cottonwood Room.

Veterans Memorial Park

* Sept. 6, 10 a.m., the public is invited to the dedication of the Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park and the unveiling of the State of Wyoming Korean War Memorial in Cody. Veterans Park located on the north side of Highway 14-16-20 as you enter Cody from the east. The ceremony will feature remarks from Gov. Freudenthal and Ambassador Lee of the Republic of Korea. Info: (307) 272-0098.

Bridger Teton Hike

* The Wyoming Wilderness Association, with the help of the Center of Wonder, will offer guided outings into wild and unique places in the Bridger Teton National Forest. Impressive artists, writers and wilderness guides will lead these outings, giving participants hands-on experience while learning about the public wild lands. Free and open to the public. Trip size is limited, registration on a first come-first serve basis. Call or email early to register at (307) 672-2751 or christina@wildwyo.org.

* Sept. 6, Mt. Leidy Highlands Writer's Tour with writer Katie Ives and guide and WWA staff Forrest McCarthy. Moderate level hike.

* Sept. 14, Palisades Wilderness Study Area Writer's Tour with author Molly Loomis and guide and WWA staff Forrest McCarthy. Difficult level hike.

* Sept. 20, Mt. Leidy Highlands Artist Outing with artist Joe Arnold and WWA board member Tom Turiano. Moderate level hike.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center

* Sept. 6, Membership Trail Ride/Hike at Crossed Sabres Ranch. Journey into the backcountry and witness the spectacular scenery near Yellowstone National Park. Morning 2-hour ride reserved for novices or 4-hour expert ride in the afternoon. Authentic cowboy entertainment at noon. Info: janj@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4032.

* Sept. 9-12, Yellowstone Institute/Draper Museum of Natural History Field Seminar held all day at Draper Museum Natural Science Classroom and various field locations. Price is $360, limited to 12 participants. Info: (307) 344-5566 or www.yellowstoneassociation.org.

* Sept. 16-Oct. 31, BBHC is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

* Sept. 20, CFM Records Office open with extra hours, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

* Sept. 23-27, Rendezvous Royale: A Celebration of the Arts in Cody, Wyoming. Western arts celebration devoted to the most prestigious events of the year in Cody. Info: (307) 578-4025.

Evening with Robert Hartley

* Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m., join author Robert Hartley for a program about President Chester Arthur's expedition to Yellowstone country in 1883 at the Teton County Library, Ordway Auditorium, in Jackson Hole. Free program, followed by a book signing. Refreshments provided. Info: (307) 733-9605.

American Indian artists at Grand Teton

* Every summer, Grand Teton National Park sponsors a program for visiting American Indian artists at Colter Bay Visitor Center and Indian Arts Museum. Guest artists exhibit every day from approximately 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Colter Bay Indian Arts Museum.

* Sept. 8-14: Guillermo Martinez, Tarascan-Apache, drums & flutes.

Cheyenne Artists Guild

* Sept. 8, 7 p.m., board meeting.

* Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m., lunch bunch at Applebee's.

* Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tim Collins' watercolor workshop. Cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members.

* Oct. 2, deadline for the October Art Show titled "Ghoulies, Ghosties & Things That Go Bump in the Night."

* Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., collage workshop. Cost is $40.

* Oct. 18, CAG Bazarr.

* Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Chuck Ceraso's "Seeing Color" workshop. Cost is $60.

Cathedral Home

* Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m., 3rd annual Friend Raising Dinner will be held at the Cathedral Home for Children in Laramie. Social is at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Event speaker is Charlie Appelstein. Tickets are $30. Call for ticket reservations: (307) 745-8997.

Wind River Casino

* Info: 1-866-657-1604 or www.windrivercasino.com.

* Sept. 12-13, Elvis impersonator at the Casino. Prices are $10 for player passport holders and $20 for non-passport holders.

* Sept. 26-27, Fall into Cash slot tournament.

Family Nights

* "Are You Up to Positive Change?: A Night to Click On to Conversation About Alcohol and Drugs" is the title of a new substance abuse prevention initiative being offered throughout Wyoming. Each community gathering will offer a free dinner and an open conversation on how families can be involved in a positive approach to substance abuse prevention. Sponsored by Wyoming Association of Churches. Jay Otto will be the main presenter. Info: (866) 527-7026, wychurches@wyoming.com or (307) 578-2657.

* Sept. 15, Baggs.

* Sept. 19, Rock Springs.

* Sept. 30, Lander.

* Oct. 20, Cheyenne.

* Oct. 23, Sheridan.

* Oct. 28, Cody.

Cam-Plex

* Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Rodney Carrington puts on a show at the Cam-Plex Heritage Center. Tickets are $40 plus applicable fees. For mature audiences. Tickets available at the Cam-Plex Heritage Center Box Office, via phone at (307) 682-8802 or 877-4CAMPLEX, or online at www.cam-plex.com.

Antique & Collectible Show

* Sept. 19, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., an Antique & Collectible Show will be held at Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buffalo. Western dealers selling furniture, primitives, shabby chic, decorator pieces, dolls, jewelry, textiles, crystal, art, coins, tack, western collectibles and other beautiful old things. Info: (307) 684-0612.

WYO Theater

* Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., John Jorgenson Quintet returns to the Wyo Theater with the Quintessential Gypsy Jazz. Tickets are $20 adults, $18 seniors and military, $11 students, and $9 for ages 12 and under. Info: (307) 672-9084 or www.wyotheater.com.

Meet the Candidates

* Sept. 20, 2-4 p.m., a "Meet the Candidates" ice cream/brownie social will be held at the Burns Community Center in Burns. Come visit with some of the candidates, hear them speak and enjoy an ice cream sundae and brownie. Eastern Laramie County residents are especially invited as well as residents of Cheyenne. Info: (307) 432-9157.

ABATE General Meetings

* Sept. 21, 1 p.m., Wyoming Central ABATE meets at the Shoreliner in Glenrock.

L.L. Smith Lecture

* Salman Rushdie, renowned novelist and human rights activist, will visit Laramie as a guest of the University of Wyoming English Department's L.L. Smith Lecture Series.

* Sept. 25, 7 p.m., Rushdie will speak in the UW Arts and Sciences Auditorium. He will answer questions from the audience. Free and open to the public.

* Sept. 26, 9-10:30 a.m., Rushdie will lead a breakfast conversation about his writing at Albany County Public Library. Attendance is free but seating is limited. To reserve tickets, (307) 721-2580 ext. 5456 or albypr@will.state.wy.us.

Historic Ivinson Mansion

* The Historic Ivinson Mansion at 603 Ivinson Ave. in Laramie are having tours. Summer Tours are Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Winter hours begin in September and go through May; they are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rates are $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $4 for students, $20 for families, $6 for AAA members, and children 6 and under are free. Info: (307) 742-4448.

Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Park

* The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located at 975 Snowy Range Road in Laramie. Admission fees are $5 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 12-17, and anyone under 12 gets in free. Hours are Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: (307) 745-6161.

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.

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.