Today

Casper College

* Today, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 7, 2-7 p.m., Werner Technical Center Room 115. Adult Basic Education/GED Center and Literacy Volunteers of Casper host their ninth annual Holiday Open House. Refreshments will be served. Theme baskets for sale or bid and trips to Deadwood, Jackson and Saratoga will be offered. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army are appreciated.

* CC Division of Business will begin a new program, "The Business Enrichment Series," focusing on new laws affecting the way consumers pay for products and services; and the problem of identity theft. The first panel discussion is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today in Wheeler Auditorium, Wold Physical Science Center. Admission is free. Panelists include Mary Brown, senior account executive of Kansas City Federal Reserve-Denver; Jesse D. Helm, vice president/business banking manager for Wells Fargo Bank-Wyoming NA; Ron Pasco, president of First Interstate Bank; Bob Sutter, president of Hilltop National Bank; and Tony Minnick, executive vice president/CIO of American National Bank-Cheyenne. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Financial aid

* Financial aid information meetings will be held at 7 p.m. today in Kelly Walsh High School cafeteria and 7 p.m. Dec. 8 in Natrona County High School's John F. Welsh Auditorium. A specialist will lead a workshop for students and parents on the many aspects of financial aid for post-secondary education. Info: John O'Connor, Natrona County School District selection facilitator, 262-6153.

Clubs and 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

* 6:30 a.m., 359 W. Collins Drive (in back of store), closed, non-smoking topic and discussion meeting.

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

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

Chamber of Commerce

* 7:30 a.m., Chamber executive board meets.

* 4 p.m., Casper College. Education committee.

* Reservations are required for all meetings and events. Info: 234-5311.

Model railroaders

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

* Central Wyoming Model Railroad Assoc., 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.-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. and 8 p.m. (closed), 328 E. A St. Eastsiders.

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

* 7 p.m., 136 S. Wolcott St., Quick Fix.

* 7 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St. "Keep It Simple" registered AA meeting; non-smoking.

* 8 p.m., 917 N. Beech St.; 136 S. Wolcott St. Traditions.

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

Walkers

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

Insurance profession

* National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, 11:30 a.m., Petroleum Club. All sales professionals in insurance and related financial services are invited. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, September through May. Info: toll-free (877) TO NAIFA; Web site: (www.naifa.org).

P.E.O. Sisterhood

Note change of location* Chapter AC: home of Donna Burris, 3301 Hawthorne.

Mercer House open classes

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

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

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

Co-Dependents Anonymous

* 5:30 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 701 S. Wolcott St.. Info: 265-3110.

Christian women

* End-Time Handmaidens, 6 p.m., first Tuesday, Wyoming Prayer Center, Sunrise Shopping Center south end.

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).

Adult bereavement

* Adult Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center. Info: 577-4832.

Good Sam Club

* Casper Whirlwinds Chapter, first Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Mills Fire Hall. Potluck followed by meeting. All recreational vehicle owners are welcome. Info: 237-0703.

Casper Chess Club

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

Beta Sigma Phi

* Preceptor Omicron Chapter, Meets at 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday, September through May. All women are invited to attend. Info: June Bredemeyer, 234-2474.

Food issues

* Food Addicts in Recovery, 7 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 701 S. Wolcott St. Anyone who would like to improve their eating habits is encouraged to attend. Info: 237-1612.

* 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.

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.

* Parents of Murdered Children, 7-9 p.m. Casper College Student Center Room 207. Info: Karen, 266-2576; or Connie, 237-8743.

CAP cadets

* Civil Air Patrol Cadets, 7-9 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 ages 18-21 may continue as cadets or may become senior CAP members. Web site: (www.manicaltitude.net/cap).

Rockhounds

* Natrona County Rockhounds Workshop, 7-10 p.m., 5211 Rambler, Mountain View Addition, Mills. Members and visitors welcome. Info: 237-8043.

Habitat for Humanity

* Executive committee, 7:15 p.m., 442 W. Collins St. Info: 234-1348.

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.