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ABE/GED Summer Hours

* Through Aug. 14, summer hours for those wishing to work on their GED or gain some Adult Basic Education skills this summer will begin. Hours for the Casper College ABE/GED Center, located in the Werner Technical Center, Room 115, are Monday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Thursday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 268-2230.

Casper Events Center

* At 7 p.m., Staind and Finger Eleven concert with Sick Puppies opening at the Casper Events Center. All seats reserved, floor is general admission. Tickets are $35 reserved and $39.50 general admission, plus applicable fees. Tickets available at Events Center Box Office. Info: 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

Casper Artist's Guild

* Through Aug. 31, Nancy Boston Art Show in the Centennial Room. Carolyn Rodgers Art Show in the Goedicke Room. Acrylic and pastels.

Pathfinder Raffle

* Through Aug. 31, Pathfinder Boat & Fishing Club has 50/50 raffle tickets available.50 percent of the proceeds go to the Pathfinder Boat & Fishing Club and 50 percent to the prize winner.Tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be held Aug. 31 at the Pathfinder Marina, Labor Day Weekend.You need NOT be present to win.For tickets: 265-6746 or 266-0312. Tickets also available at Rocky Mountain Discount Sports.

Bats at the Science Zone

* Through Sept. 6, the Science Zone will open its new exhibit, "Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats." The exhibition dispels popular misconceptions about bats, describes their ecological importance and gives visitors an appreciation of the true wonders of the bat world. The Science Zone is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $4 adults, $3 children; children age 3 and under admitted free. Info: 473-ZONE.

Clubs & meetings

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., 456 S. Walnut, Traditions, smoking.

* 7 p.m., 520 CY Ave., Quick Fix (in back, basement), nonsmoking; 136 W. Eighth St., Keep it Simple, nonsmoking; Edgerton: 763 Center St., Serenity in the Oil Patch, smoking.

* 8 p.m., 917 N. Beech, nonsmoking; Douglas: 628 S. Richards #5, Loft Group, (12 x 12 Study), smoking.

* Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open. Casper info: 266-9578; Douglas info: (307) 351-1286.

Narcotics Anonymous

* 7 a.m., and noon, 136 W. 8th St., 12-24 Club. Open meetings, topic and discussion.

* 8 p.m., 136 W. 8th St., 12-24 Club. Open meeting, book study.

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

Good Sam Club

* 6:30 p.m., Mills Community Hall. Casper Whirlwinds Chapter meets for a potluck dinner followed by meeting. All RV owners are invited. Info: 265-0916 or 265-3355.

Model Railroad Association

* From 8 a.m. to lunch time, 1356 N. Center. Central Wyoming Model Railroad Association. Bob Baden invites active, inactive and potential Model Train fans to come and participate. Come blow the whistle, ring the bell of a Model locomotive and operate a Model Train. Admission is free. Info: 234-7821.

Rockhounds Club

* 7-9 p.m., 5211 Rambler, Mountain View addition. Rock saws and polishing equipment are available for use. Info: 265-3187 or 234-5482.

Coming Up

PEO Chapter O

* Aug. 6, meet at Kathy Morton's home, 1341 Trojan Dr.

La Leche

* Aug. 6, 10 a.m., La Leche League of Central Wyoming will have a Baby Corner at St. Anthony's Parish Center, 642 S. Wolcott. Pregnant and nursing mothers welcome. Info: 472-3636 or 247-1077.

Humane Society

* Aug. 6, 5-7 p.m., monthly low-cost vaccination clinic will be held. Public invited to bring their cats and dogs to the shelter; all animals must be restrained with either a leash or pet carrier. Rabies and distemper shots available for dogs and cats. Cost is $10 per vaccine; cat combo that includes feline leukemia is $20. Info: 265-5439.

Fort Caspar Museum

* Info: 235-8462 or www.fortcasparwyoming.com.

* Aug. 6, 7 p.m., free lecture of "Native American Rock Art in the Bighorn Basin" by Julie Francis in the Multi-Use Room.

* Aug. 13, 7 p.m., free lecture of "Wyoming's Spectacular Red Desert" by Eric Molvar in the Multi-Use Room.

Wednesday Night Live

* Aug. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rock the NIC with Fat City Mardi Gras Band behind the museum. Free, listeners encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Food and drinks available for purchase. Info: 235-5247.

* Aug. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rock the NIC with Celtic Sage behind the museum. Free, listeners encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Food and drinks available for purchase. Info: 235-5247.

* Aug. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rock the NIC with The Fireants behind the museum. Free, listeners encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Food and drinks available for purchase. Info: 235-5247.

Casper Artist's Guild

* Aug. 6-8, Mike Beaman's Pastel Quick Pose into Character Painting Class. Class is open to members and the public. To enroll: 265-2655 or 265-8031.

* Aug. 9, Mike Beaman presents "How to Sell a Painting a Day by Blogging and Using E-Bay." Open to members and the general public.

* Sept. 1-30, Portraits and Pets Show.

* Oct. 1-30, West Wind Art Exhibition and Sale.

* Oct. 10-11, Pastel Western Landscape Workshop with Gary Huber.

* Oct. 24-25, Juried Art & Crafts Fair.

Artcore

* Aug. 6, 12:15 p.m., Bach's Lunch Organ Recital at First United Methodist Church.

* Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Artcore Music & Poetry with Kenny Garrett and Susan Anderson at The Jazz Spot.

* Aug. 13, 12:15 p.m., Bach's Lunch Organ Recital at First United Methodist Church.

* Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., Artcore presents Glenn Miller Orchestra at Natrona County High School.

* Aug. 17, 4-8 p.m., Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society, JAM at the Parkway Plaza.

* Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., Artcore Music & Poetry with Rod Mahaffey at The Jazz Spot.

* Aug. 20, 12:15 p.m., Bach's Lunch Organ Recital at First United Methodist Church.

* Aug. 27, 12:15 p.m., Bach's Lunch Organ Recital at First United Methodist Church.

Antique & Collectors Club

* Aug. 7, 3:30 p.m., Casper Antique & Collectors Club will have an executive board meeting at Betty Hazen's home.

NIC Artist in Residence

* Aug. 7-9, Lenore Poitras will present a "Precious Metal Clay Jewelry" program. Participants limited to 15 adults will learn to create one-of-a-kind jewelry using Precious Metal Clay. Cost is $120 for NIC members, $130 for non-members. Info: 235-5247.

* Aug. 12-13, Casper folk artist Jim Kopp presents his "You Can Quote Me" workshop. Children and adults will have a change to use their own collaging materials to create their own personal interpretation of a famous work of art. Workshop for children ages 8-12 will be Aug. 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Adult workshop is Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and costs $35. Info: 235-5247.

New Beginnings

* New Beginnings is an interdenominational peer support group for divorced, widowed and separated persons. New Beginnings meets at 7 p.m. in the lower level of St. Patrick's Church at 400 Country Club Road. Info: 235-3317 or 237-7333.

* Aug. 7, Week 15, Self-Esteem.

* Aug. 14, week 16, Friendships/Relationships.

* Aug. 21, session break.

* Aug. 28, week 1, The Support Group.

* Sept. 4, week 2, Stages of Grief.

* Sept. 11, week 3, Feelings.

NHTIC

* Aug, 9, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will celebrate its 6th anniversary. PBS will be joining in the celebration commemorating their 25th anniversary with a family day event at the Trails Center. Free admission all day. Activities include special presentation by Kit Washut, presentations on Native American Culture, the Wind River Dancers and Allison Sage, and taste of trail. Gail Schenfish will be available to interpret in American Sign Language.

Newborns In Need

* Newborns In Need is a non-profit charity that specializes in the needs of premature and newborn babies that are sick or in crises by providing essential items to hospitals, homeless shelters, crises centers, and county health units, etc. Meetings are held at Life Steps Campus, 1514 E. 12th, in the Cafeteria in Building L. Info: 235-8592 or casperwy@newbornsinneed.org.

* Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

* Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Back to School Bash

* Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Natrona County School District and Mercer House have teamed up to put on the Back to School Bash at the Nicolaysen Art Museum, Natrona County Public Library and surrounding areas. Information and activities for children of all ages, food, music and fun.

Look Good…Feel Better

* Aug. 11, 9:45 a.m., American Cancer Society will provide a free program to women going through cancer treatment how to work with their skin, hair and nail changes that they go through during chemotherapy and radiation at Rocky Mountain Oncology, 6501 E. 2nd. For information or to register: 235-0044 or 1-888-734-4892 option 3.

Casper Events Center

* Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Alice Cooper concert with TAT opening at the Casper Events Center. Tickets: $32.50, $39.50 and $49.50. Tickets available at Events Center Box Office. Info: 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

* Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Car Wars at the Casper Events Center. Free admission.

* Aug. 20, 7-8:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser Breakfast at Casper Events Center. Guest speaker is Gale Sayers. Info: 235-4079, 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

* Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m., Willie Nelson concert with Jakob Dylan opening at the Casper Events Center. Tickets: $40.50 and $47.50. Tickets available at Events Center Box Office. Info: 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

* Aug. 30, 6 p.m., 3rd annual Recovery Ralley to Benefit the 12-24 Club featuring Smokin' Joe Kubek and Bnois King, the Jeff Finlin Band, and Inda Eaton. Info: www.1224club.org, 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

* Sept. 11-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wyoming Hunting and Fishing Expo at the Casper Events Center. Free admission. Info: 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

* Sept. 20, 7 p.m., comedian Rodney Carrington at the Casper Events Center. Tickets: $40.75. For mature audiences only, parental discretion advised. Tickets available at Events Center Box Office. Info: 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

Camp Huff 'N Puff

* Aug. 16-17, free camp for kids age 5-13 with asthma. Activities include t-shirts and tie-dying, asthma education, fly casting and fly typing, special visit from the WMC ambulance team, and a visit Casper College Lady T-Bird volleyball team. Register by Aug. 8. To register or for info: 267-3749.

P.E.O. Chapter G

* August 18, 7:30 p.m., meet at the home of Judy Allerheiligen

* Sept. 15, 6 p.m., social event and dinner at the home of Susan Griffith.

* Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., meet at the home of Debbie Tucker.

Casper College

* Aug. 19, 7 p.m., Casper College District Board will have a meeting at the Strausner Student Center in room CE217.

Chamber of Commerce

* Aug. 21, Business After Hours at the Colonial Restaurant at the Sunrise Shopping Center. Raffle tickets for a new Wii game system will be sold throughout the summer, $10 each or 3 for $25 until Aug. 20. Need not be present to win. Info: 234-5311.

* Sept. 4, Save the Date! Member Appreciation BBQ at Ramada Plaza Riverside. RSVP at 234-5311 or fax 265-2643.

NARFE

* Aug. 26, 6 p.m., Chapter #358 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will have a picnic at Highland Park Shelter on Beverly Street. Bring your own meat and another dish to share.

Red Cross classes

* American Red Cross of Natrona County, 318 W. B St. Office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Preregistration and payment is required for all classes. Full courses for CPR/AED/First Aid, review courses for CPR/AED/First Aid, baby-sitter training, full courses for CPR for the Pro, review courses for CPR for the Pro and CPR/AED/FA Instructor courses are offered. Info: 237-8436.

Head Start

* Natrona County Head Start is now taking applications for three to five year-olds for the 2007-2008 school year. This quality preschool program is free to qualifying families. Info: 577-1864.

Parent-education seminar

* The Wyoming Childrens 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.

Genealogy at library

* The Natrona County Public Library offers several library catalogs and Internet links to help you make the most of your genealogy quest. Many of the "library edition" sites can now be accessed from an out-of-library computer by using a Library Card number and code that is assigned with it. Ancestry.library and HeritageQuest can both be found on the library's website and can be accessed only at the library with a card and user code. But you can also find links to other genealogy websites from the library's website. For additional information and help with researching your past contact the library at 237-4935 or www.natronacountylibrary.org/.

eBay Basics of Selling class

* Casper resident Carla Edwards, education specialist, is offering day classes on how to sell on eBay, the world's largest marketplace. Course attendees will learn the fundamental skills needed to become a successful eBay seller. Classesrun 7 hours, cost is $60 plus a $10 workbook fee. Visitwebsite for exact scheduleddates and times at www.e-auctionhelp.net or call 234-2273.

Fort Caspar Museum

* The Fort Caspar Museum is open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tour a reconstructed 1865 military post located at a major river crossing on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, Pony Express, and transcontinental telegraph trail corridor. Explore central Wyoming's regional history museum, featuring exhibits on prehistoric peoples, Plains Indians, ranching, the energy industry, and the City of Casper as well as the western emigrant trails and frontier army. Admission fee is $2 for adults, $1 for youth age 13-18, and free for children age 12 and under. Info: 235-8462 or www.fortcasparwyoming.com.

Science Zone

* The Science Zone is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The museum is a community-based museum that provides science, math and technology experiences to people of all ages. Admission fees are $4 for adults, $3 for children, and free for kids under age 3. Info: 473-ZONE or www.thesciencezone.org.