Today's Highlights

Centennial honors vets

Centennial Junior High will host it's annual veteran's assembly at 8:30 a.m. today in the Centennial gymnasium.

Centennial staff and students would like to extend an invitation to all veterans to please join them for this special program. All visiting veterans are asked to meet in the library between 8 and 8:30 for coffee and rolls. At 8:30, all guests will be escorted to the gym by our mentor students. The program will consist of several guest speakers, including several veterans and Dr. Joel Dvorak, superintendent of Natrona County schools. Also featured will be the Centennial Music Department.

Please join us to impress upon our students the many contributions made by our nation's veterans.

To RSVP or if you have any questions, contact Delores Howell at 577-4600.

Highland Park craft fair

Casper's Highland Park Community Church will hold its 20th annual Holiday Craft Fair, 411 S. Walsh, today from 3-8:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $1 per person. No strollers, please.

Parking and entrances have been expanded to allow for more convenient shopping. More than 90 crafters will fill the entire building with a variety of lotions, pottery, knitting, cookbooks, quilting, jewelry, wood and leather items, candles and other items. Twenty-one new crafters will present their own unique creations.

Cafe hours are 4-7:30 p.m., today and 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., on Saturday, serving meals and snacks.

The craft fair is sponsored by Women of the Church, with profits going to local charities and scholarships.

Pat Potter - 472-5445

Nic art show, sale open all day

The 15th annual Nicolaysen Art Show and Sale is open today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., general admission is $3.

More than 60 artists from throughout the region will sell their works, including 23 new to the show. In addition to traditional art, there will be pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber art, ceramics and glass.

Salvation Army takes Christmas apps

The Salvation Army has begun its Christmas applications for food and toys. You may apply today or Dec 1-5. Applications will be taken from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., in the back of the Hope Center, 441 S. Center. Please enter through the Wolcott entrance. Those applying for food need to bring proof of income, residency and proof of identity for those living in your household. Those applying for toys also need to bring identification (birth certificate, medical cards, social security cards or school ID) for each child receiving toys. Toy applications are for newborn through 15. For more information, call 234-2002 and ask for Capt. Terrie Wilson.

Comedy mysfery at Stage III

Stage III Community Theatre presents the comedy-mystery Madam s Been Murdered, Tea Will Be Late by Pat Cook. The traditional British mansion setting is loaded with over-the-top characters and the obligatory spirit (or two). The announcement that Lady Fenster s sister has been found dead in the garden sets events spiraling wackily out of control.

Performances are today and Nov. 8, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at Stage III, 900 North Center Street. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors (65 and older) and fulltime students. They can be purchased in advance at Grant Street Grocery, Metro Coffee Company, and the Cadillac Cowgirl, and at the door one hour before curtain time. For more information, please call the theatre at 234-0946 or visit the website {M3www.stageiiitheatre.org.

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Wind conference set

"Roping the Wind," renewable energy conference is set for Nov. 20-21, at the Ag Resource & Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Rd, sponsored by the Wyomng Business Council. Highlights includre free workshops beginning at 8:30 a.m., on November 20 and a tour of the Glenrock Wind Farm on November 21.

No pre-registration is required and the public is welcome. For more information, call 358-2007 or visit www.ropingthewind.org.

Women in Ag meet

For 15 years, the Wyoming Women s Ag Symposium has educated and entertained rural women involved in agriculture! November 20, join us at 6 p.m. at the Petroleum Club in Casper for a sandwich buffet and cash bar. At 7 p.m., Paul Starrs, author of "Let the Cowboy Ride," will discuss ranching and how it fits into the New West.

The event is free, but we would appreciate a heads-up you will attend. Folks in town for the AgXpo are invited to join us.

The Symposium on Nov 21 begins with registration at 8 a.m. at the Three Trails Room at the Casper Events Center. The cost is $20 including lunch, $25 after Nov 14.

At 9 a.m., the keynote speaker is Karen McCaa addressing the importance and power of a positive attitude.

Breakout sessions include: Terry Cleveland, Predator Management, what s legal and what s not, plus time for questions and answers; Cole Ehmke, Starting Your Own Business in Wyoming; and Karen McCaa, Building Meaningful Relationships.

Panel discussion with Andy Rose on Alternative Energies: Options for your ranch wind, solar and geothermal. Lunchtime entertainment is Andy Nelson, cowboy poet and humorist.

A Christmas shopping trade show will feature ranch families who successfully diversified and have their products to sell. Let s support them and give Wyoming-made products this holiday. Wy Women in Ag Sweatshirts and T-shirts available.

After 15 years, we have joined the modern world of technology! Our website is {M7www.wywomeninag.org and you can register online! Or, call Priscilla at the Ag Resource Learning Center, 235-9400.

Holiday candy available

A holiday shipment of See's candy will arrive the week of November 10. To purchase, visit the office at St. Anthony Manor, 211 E. 6th St., Monday through Friday between 9 a.m., and 4 p.m. All proceeds are used to fund senior activities. For more information or to check availability, call 237-0843 and ask for Carol or June.

Learn about enrolling online

The Natrona County School District will offer three information sessions for parents who will complete the online school request process for the first time this year.

First-time users of this system can learn more about the process at information sessions hosted by the district. Each of the sessions will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the board room at the Central Services Facility, 970 N. Glenn Rd. The first session will be Nov. 18. Additional sessions will be offered Dec. 11 and Jan. 8.

Each January, the district asks families to go online to request their top three choices for their child's school for the following year. The process is for parents of students entering kindergarten or changing schools. Students who will stay in the same school from 2008-09 to 2009-10 do not need to participate in this process. This year's online school request period will be open Jan. 7-31.

Families throughout the district can expect to receive detailed information about the district's schools and the online request process in early January. Schools also will host open houses to encourage parents to visit before making decisions for their children.

Also new this year, the district will host online help days during the school request process. These help days will allow families to come to the Central Services Facility and have a district staff member walk them through the school request process. The help days will be Saturday, Jan. 17; Thursday, Jan. 22; and Thursday, Jan. 29. Times will be announced.

Mama Meetup

Mama Meetup is an independant group for young mothers and toddlers. Daddies and other family members are welcome to attend. We meet at the Link (353 W A St.) from 10 a.m. -noon every Wednesday. This is a great event for linking up with other parents and creating friendships - both between parents and kiddos! For more information, call Jamie at 267-2421.

Earth Angels meet November 14

If you would like to bless our community through your sewing, snipping, stuffing, pressing, knitting, and/or crocheting . . . join Earth Angels! Earth Angels meets in Casper each month! It is a gathering of women who meet on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3420 South Poplar to make bibs, lap covers, preemie baby gowns, caps for cancer patients, dolls, bears, quilts for preemie babies, heart pillows, and any other items that will be of help to bless those who are hurting. Take a small luncheon salad to share at each monthly meeting (drinks are provided) as well as your scissors and your sewing machine if you own one. The next gathering is on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. We'll see you then! If you have donations of fabric, thread, lace, and any other sewing notions, we are eager to receive those as well. Please call Dolores at 237-2992 for additional information about Earth Angels.

Info on college for high school set

High schools students in Natrona County are invited to learn more about ACE at an information session from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the administration building at Casper College.

ACE is the program that allows high school students to take college courses for dual credit, funded by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, or BOCES.

The information session, which is designed for students and parents, will provide details about the registration process, which classes to take, and how to work ACE courses into the high school schedule. The Casper College Spring 2009 schedule has been released, so students can begin to plan now for next semester.

NC PTSA meets

Please join us at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 in the NCHS library classroom for our monthly Parent Teacher Student Association meeting. Members of the school improvement team will speak, and the NCHS Student Council will update on the Back to School Bash they are planning with the Nicolaysen.

The NCHS PTSA is affiliated with the national PTA, which is the largest child advocacy organization the the U.S. We hold monthly meetings related to parenting teens, school issues, college planning, school funding, and graduation. Lunch is provided, and meetings last about an hour.

For more information, contact Ann Hudson, 265-5510.

Big readers achieve goal

Congratulations to the students at University Park School who surpassed their principal's monthly reading goal. On November 14, these students will have lunch with their principal. The entire school read over 70,000 minutes in the month of October and will celebrate with a Hoopty Doo.

Sally Huber, principal

Galapagos: Archipelago of Magic

Emma and Jacob Narotzky will be our guest speakers at our next monthly program. The Narotzky s were in the Galapagos from June 30 through July 5 this past summer. They were part of the National Geographic / Linbland Expeditions aboard the guest boat, the Islander. They enjoyed stops on seven different islands during their stay and observed a variety of habitats and animals. Emma and Jacob will share the images and experiences of their trip with us on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Building, 2211 King Blvd. As always, the program is free and open to the public!!

Museum sets folk art lecture

As part of the exhibitions of Lucy Fradkin, James Holmes, and Tom Nussbaum that feature artists inspired by folk and outsider artists, Nicolaysen Art Museum Assistant Education Curator Jim Kopp will present a lecture titled Folk and Outsider Influences on Contemporary Art at noon Thursday, Nov. 13, in the McMurry Gallery.

The program is free to NIC members or $3 each for non-members. These exhibitions featuring portraits, sculptures, and mixed media sculptures continue until Jan. 4, 2009.

For more information, call the Nic at 235-5247.

No girls allowed game night

The Library s No Girls Allowed programs offer an opportunity for boys and their dads, grandpas and other male role models to spend quality time together at the library.

A No Girls Allowed game night featuring the online game Runescape, chess and a Guitar Hero contest, will be held Friday, Nov. 14, from 6-8 p.m. Participants are also encouraged to visit the library for reading recommendations tailored to boys specific needs and interests. For more information please call 577-READ.

Hear about solar-thermal

Are you interested in learning to harness renewable energy to power your home or business? Learn more about solar and wind power at your library! NCPL s series of seminars on renewable energy will continue in November with a look at Solar-Thermal Energy on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the library s Crawford room.

Books and other resources about renewable energy are available for checkout at your library. Call 577-READ for more information.

Clubs

Red Hats, snowmobiles, etc.

Holiday style show

The Natrona County Republican Women will be hosting their annual style show on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. in the upper lounge of the Casper Petroleum Club. Models will be sporting holiday attire from Fashion Crossroads. Our models will be Susan Thomas, Susan Dahlby, Amy Swan, Dyann Durst, Robyn Landen, Stefanie Jennings and Bonnie Foster.

Come join us for fashion, fun and door prizes. The cost will be $15 and reservations are a must and can be made on or before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. Contact Bonnie Foster at {M7bmfoster@bresnan.net or 265.1814 to reserve your chair for a little holiday flare.

Bonnie Foster - 265.1814

Democratic women meet

The Democratic Women's Forum meets Saturday, Nov. 8, at noon at the Casper Petroleum Club. Dr. David Wheeler of Wyoming Neurologic Associates is guest speaker and will talk about health issues.

Buffet lunch features turkey and dressing for $11.50. Reservations may be made by calling Jerre at 234-8625 by Thursday. The Democratic Women's Forum welcomes all interested persons, regardless of gender.

Jerre Jones - 234-8625

NAACP meets Sunday

The Casper Branch of the NAACP will meet at 6 P.M., Sunday, Nov. 9 in the Railroad Room in the Parkway Plaza Hotel in Casper. Elections for all local officers will take place at this meeting.

In order to be eligible to vote in the November election, one must be a member 30 days before that election. Please join us for this important meeting. For more information on the Casper NAACP call Branch President James Simmons at (970) 590-8068.

Fine Arts meets Nov. 10

Casper Fine Arts Club meets Monday, Nov. 10, at the Sun Room of the Petroleum Club. The program, is "The Young and the Restless - Variety is the Spice of Life," presented by Alo Jean Kandt. For more information, call Dr. Christina McCann at 265-3436 or Judy Maddy at 235-1286.

AAUW program focuses on gap in women's wages

How Wyoming's working women are affected by the worst wage gap between men and women in the nation will be the program feature at the Tuesday, Nov. 11 meeting of AAUW (American Association of University Women) starting at 7 p.m. at St. Mark's Parish Hall, 7th and Wolcott.

Guest speaker Dr. Cathy Connolly, UW professor of women's studies, who was one of the researchers on the Gender Wage Gap Study commissioned by the state legislature in 2003, will discuss the data from the study which revealed that Wyoming ranks in the bottom third on most indicators of economic and social equity for women. On average, Wyoming's women who work full-time, year-round are paid 39.3 percent less than their male counterparts compared to a 23 percent wage gap nationally.

The program will reiterate AAUW's mission statement which focuses on equity for women and girls.

Guests are welcome to attend the presentation.

For further information, contact R.C. Johnson, 237-6889, Charlotte Benardis, 235-0103 or Ruth Adelman,2234-0249 or go to the AAUW website aauw.org.

Elaine Hough - 265-7285

Wyoming film project at OCTA

Casper educators Janet Wragge and Kim Merchant and student actor Frankie Israel will share their experiences in filming "In Pursuit of a Dream," an educational adventure program produced for the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA), during a meeting of the Wyoming OCTA Chapter on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the Casper Senior Center. The meeting and presentation are open to the public.

Wragge and Merchant provided instruction to 24 students while traveling with a wagon train on the Oregon-Caifornia Trail in Wyomng and Oregon last July.

For more information, call 234-6366.

Ducks Unlimited Fall Smoker

Do you enjoy a good cigar, games, silent auctions and helping a great conservation organization? Then the Casper Ducks Unlimited Fall Smoker is just for you. Both smokers and non-smokers are welcome to the smoker. It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m., at the Casper Country Club, 4149 Country Club Road. Ticket prices are $30 for Single, $50 per couple, this includes a food bar and limited drinks. The cigar package is an additional $20. For more information or tickets, call Lucy at 265-8177 or Joy at 259-1711.

Girlfriends Unlimited wants you

A posse of girlfriends is rounding up an incredible evening of fun for you and your girlfriends at the "Girlsfriends/M-n-M's Roundup." Word on the dusty street is that it's going to be a real kick-up-your-heels hoedown.

Put on your finest Western duds and be prepared for fun on Friday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., at Paradise Valley Christian Church, 188 Valley Dr.

Admission is $6 for the whole kit and caboodle too.

Childcare will be provided at $5 per family.

For more infomation, call Debbie at 234-2623.

Golden K sets programs

The following is the program schedule for Golden K Kiwanis meetings at 10 a.m., on Tuesday mornings at the Casper Senior Center.

11/11: Glenn Januska, manager of Natrona County International Airport, will update us on airport operations.

11/18: Tom Aurelius will show a video on a bear hunt.

As always, an invitation is extended to all who may be interested in volunteering to help children. Please call the number below if you would like to attend or would like to be a speaker at one of our meetings. All are welcome and encouraged to visit us.

Nick Nicholson - 234-1220

Tamah Egyptians meet

The Tamah Egyptians will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Casper Shrine Club. This change in the meeting date is due to the election on our regular meeting date. All Egyptians are encouraged to join us. A short practice will be conducted after the meeting.

Ann Comeaux - 235-1994

Lions hear Pagel

Casper police chief Tom Pagel is the featured speaker at the Nov. 19 noon meeting of the Casper Lions Club at the Parkway Plaza Cafe meeting room. All interested persons are welcome.

Tom Phillips - 472-4926

Ducks Unlimited Sportsman s Night Out

Whether you hunt, fish or just enjoy the outdoors, you will not want to miss the Sportsman s Night Out (SNO) Party hosted by the Casper Ducks Unlimited. The finest names in hunting and fishing equipment, along with other outdoor gear will be available. A raffle-only event with food and drink makes the party complete. No live auction, no sit down meal, just lots of fun with friends as we raise funds for wetlands conservation.

The SNO Party will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Best Western Ramkota Inn. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 each, sold in advance only. For tickets or information, call Lucy at 265-8177 or Joy at 259-1711. Wear a blaze orange or camo shirt to be eligible to win a FREE GUN!

Help Yourself

What's Here? Things to make you feel better.

Coats for Kids open

The Kiwanis Club of Casper is teaming up with other Casper organizations for the 19th annual Coats For Kids Campaign. Distribution is from 3 to 5 p.m., every Thursday and Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon through Dec. 6, at the Salvation Army Hope Center, 441 S. Center.

People can bring their new or used coats, gloves and boots to any Natrona County school or Western Vista Credit Union or Casper College Saunders Health Science Center or Next Generation Learning Center through Friday, Nov. 7. We do ask that coats be in good repair.

The coats are transported to the Wyoming Medical Center where they are cleaned and then taken to the Salvation Army Hope Center, 441 S. Center, where they will be distributed.

Evaluate sites

There s a lot of information on the internet, but not all of it is reliable. Learn the tricks to evaluating websites from the information experts at your library.

The class, Treasure or Trash: An introduction to website evaluation will be taught in the library s Tech center Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. This class is excellent for those using the internet for research, school projects, medical information, and many other subjects where reliability of information is important. Call 577-READ ext 2 to reserve your space for this class.

Support for spouses

Cafe Cares, the support group for surviving spouses, will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at noon. We are currently meeting in the Pub Room at Primrose Retirement Community, 1865 S. Beverly. Please bring your own lunch and dessert will be provided. To sign up, please call Dama or Heather at 577-4832.

Dog first aid

Dog First Aid is the immediate and temporary care given to an injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian for more definitive medical care and attention.

A primary goal of dog first aid is to protect both the owner and pet from further harm or injury.

The class is set for Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at 6 p.m.

For more information, call the Natrona Branch American Red Cross of Wyoming at 237-8436.

Habitat opens "Restore"

Habitat for Humanity, the Heart of Wyoming, has opened the Habitat Restore for sale of new and gently-used building materials to the public. Items are sold at substantially reduced prices. All proceeds are used to create decent, affordable housing for needy families.

Located ar 442 W. Collins, the Restore accepts new and used donated materials from businesses, contractors and individuals. Store hours are 9:45 a.m., to 3 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Through a grant from the Wyoming Community Foundation, operations have been improved with the purchase of a Point of Sale inventory/sales computer and a security system. New storage and display equipment is also being added to increase the materials offered for sale.

If you would like to volunteer and assist in the mission, please contact Bruce Maurer at 262-7820 or the Restore at 265-3365.

Helping Others

What's Here? Chances to help others.

Girl Scouts collect books for patients

The Girl Scouts of Casper and the surrounding areas are holding a book drive to bring comfort to the children at the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City. Please help us by donating new and gently used books for all ages. There will be a book drop off and activities held on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Casper Girl Scout House, 1011 Bonnie Brae. Thank you for all your support. For questions or information, please call Michelle Collins at 262-6891.

NCHS has H.E.A.R.T.

*H.E.A.R.T. (Health Education Africa Resource Team) is a charitable group based in Kenya, Africa. Natrona County High School's group of students is raising funds to support the educational portion of this program. Their goal is to raise money to send African children in Kenya to school, especially children with AIDS. The H.E.A.R.T. walk recently held on NC s track raised more than $350 for this cause. It takes only $65 to send a child to school with a uniform, including the purchase of a goat so that education is not a burden to the family, but a blessing. Other fundraisers will be held throughout the year.

*Natrona County Student Council would like to thank the community, staff and students of NC for helping them collect three pickup beds full of canned goods for Joshua s Storehouse. Joshua s Storehouse was very grateful to receive the 1,500 to 2,000 pounds of food to help with the upcoming Thanksgiving season.

*The Natrona County cheerleaders lead a fundraising event against Kelly Walsh High School selling paper footballs for a $1 donation to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. KW raised $1,300 while NC raised $2,300, claiming the Muscular Dystrophy Association Football Trophy awarded to NCHS at the Oil Bowl.

Joshua's needs help

Joshua's Storehouse is attempting to respond to the needy in Casper. Food requests are up 60 percent over last year and many families new to the area must choose between rent and food. Large families needing help are also on the increase. Please call 265-0242 or 259-2451 for more information and to make sure the facility is open before bringing a donation.

Help mission residents

Godfather's Pizza and Tina's Drive for Life are sponsoring the third annual Holiday Food and Needs Drive for the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission, now through Christmas. Bring nonperishable food items and children's hats, gloves and scarves to Godfather's Pizza, 2877 E. 2nd St., and put in the donation box in the east entrancer. Be a giver this season and help keep tummies full and children warm. For more information, call 259-6032.

TV series looks for subjects

Do you, or someone you know, have an interesting occupation or hobby, or just a great story to tell? If so, we would like to hear from you. Wyoming Portraits, the award-winning PBS television series, is beginning production on a new season and is currently looking for subjects throughout the state. Please visit our website at www.wyoportraits.com for more information or contact us at wyomingportraits@cs.com or 262-4576.

Help with angel tree, adopt-a-family

The Salvation Army Angel Tree and Adopt-a-Family program needs community involvement.

Each year at Christmas time, The Salvation Army provides food and toys to families in need. Food and gifts are also provided for seniors who may be homebound or have a greater need during the holiday season.

The Angel tree allows for businesses to house a tree filled with the names of children and seniors who are asking for clothes and/or gifts. Those who work at the business or customers may take an angel tag, purchase the suggested item and return it to the business.

In the adopt-a-family program, an individual, family or business works with The Salvation Army in taking on a whole family that is seeking help during the holidays. Those who adopt a family provide gifts and/or food for the family and The Salvation Army links the two together.

If you or your business would like to be involved in either of the programs, call Capt. Terrie Wilson at The Salvation Army, 234-2002.

Fundraisers

Helping folks raise money.

Benefit dinner dance for Nilson house fire

A benefit dinner and dance will be held at the Powder River VFW Post-991, 420 W. 1st St., on Friday, Nov. 14.

Lance and Lilly Nilson, musicians with the Beacon Club regular band Dakota Country, lost their house, outside Chugwater on Aug. 2, 2008, from a lightning-caused fire.

It was Lilly s childhood home.

The dinner, starting at 6 p.m., will be prime rib at $10 per person. A dance will follow at 8 p.m. with music by Randy and Dawn Copas and Jennifer Brown Easterling , the Copasetic band. All proceeds will be going to Lance and Lilly Nilson.

Please make reservations for the prime rib dinner by noon on Nov. 13.

It is open to the public, and donations can be brought to the club, or mailed to them as well.

Powder River VFW Post-991, Box 991, Casper, Wy 82602.

Please contact Lucy Milham at 234-8833 for more information.

Family Stuff

Fun stuff for families.

Planetarium reopens

The Casper Planetarium, 904 N. Poplar St., has reopened after being closed for some spruce-ups in October.

November shows include:

Nov. 8 and 15, 7 p.m., "Astromyths," takes you into flight through light and sound;

Nov. 8 and 15, 22 and 29, 8 p.m., "Black Holes," journey through awe-inspiring phenomena;

Nov. 22 and 29, 7 p.m., "Season of Light," timeless holiday favorite examines most timeless star of all, the Star of Bethlehem.

Admission is $2.50 per person. For more information, call 577-0310.

Evening of music set

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints presents its Evening of Music concert on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center, 3931 W. 45th St. in Wolf Creek subdivision. Come enjoy a variety of music including a performance by Alla Breve! directed by Marcia Patton. Admission is free.

JoEllen Murray - 234-4644

Family Resource Center hosts family workshop

The Family Resource Center at Frontier Middle School will host a November workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The workshop will focus on families spending time together. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Some suggestions for spending time together as a family are:

* Plan family nights. Spend a whole evening with just the family (no cell phones, iPods, Internet, etc.) These three or four hours should be spent doing things as a family like playing games, going bowling or going out to dinner.

* Turn your cell phone off when driving your kids to and from school. The few extra minutes of time devoted to them will be noticed.

*Have dinner together. Turn off all electronics. Talk about school, work and plans for the weekend - It doesn t matter just talk to your family.

*Make one night a week eat-dessert-first-night.

*Start a family project such as Christmas presents for relatives, like a photo album or cook book.

*Have family walks.

*Bundle up and make snowmen/snow forts/snow angels.

*Take turns renting movies. This way, you will see something everyone in the family likes.

*Have a PJ day - Everyone stays in pajamas all day and spends time together.

For more information about Family Resource Center workshops, call Traci Gardner at 258-7598 or Ami Houck at 315-4109.

After school at library

During November, elementary-age students can enjoy many activities as well as great books at the Natrona County Public Library. Stop by for one of our After School @ the Library programs this month:

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4 p.m.: Create your own treasure box to take home. Another treasure box making session will be held at the Mills branch library on Thursday, November 13 at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m.: In honor of Thanksgiving, play Turkey Shoot with word puzzles! Bring your brains, not your guns for a mind-bending afternoon at your library!

Remember, parents are always welcome at After School @ the library activities, held each Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. We will take a break Wednesday November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Call 577-READ ext 122 for more information.

Make it with Wool

The Natrona County Make It with Wool contest is Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m., at the ARLC Building, 2011 Fairgrounds Rd. Categories are preteen, junior, senior adult, made for others, accessories and a new category - wool crafts. A quilt contest will be part of the state contest in December.

Each entrant is expected to sew and model their own garment, with the exception of made for others, accessories and wool crafts, made of at least 60 percent wool.

Prizes will be awarded to winners and all entrants will receive a piece of Pendleton wool. Winning contestants in each main sewing and modeling category go on to compete at the state level, where winners will advance to the national contest in California.

Entry forms may be picked up at area fabric stores or at the ARLC Building.

For more information and a complete list of rules, call Brandi Forgey at 237-0050. Anyone interested in being a judge may also call Brandi.

Christmas parade entries due Nov. 18

Plan on participating in the Casper Christmas Parade! This yearly evening event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 and is held in downtown Casper. The parade categories are Decorated Float, Decorated Automobile, Children, Decorated Vehicle, Equestrian, Horse Drawn and Walking Group/Band. First place in each category wins $100 and the grand prize winner will receive $500. You may pick-up an entry form at the Casper Chamber of Commerce, Fashion Crossroads or Wolford s Shoe Store or go on-line at: downtowncasper.com. All applications must be in by November 18. For more information, call Lory Palm at 266-3050 or Dawn Stevenson at 237-9221.

Schools

Celebrations, etc.

Gov Dave goes to Powder River

Gov. Dave Freudenthal will visit Powder River School on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Last year, the students wrote a letter to the governor asking him to visit their "wonderful rural school," said Powder River teacher Julia Woodward.

"We were studying Wyoming history," Woodward said, "and we wanted him to speak to us about his part in making history. He was unable to honor our request last year, however, we believe all things happen for a reason. This year, we are studying government and we are going to ask him to speak to us about the executive branch of government."

Target shoppers help Comets

Dean Morgan is participating in the Take Charge of Education Payout Program at Target.

Through Take Charge of Education, families, teachers, and members of the community have an easy way to raise money for Dean Morgan JHS.

Target donates 1% of every purchase that is made with the REDcard, Target Visa Card, Target Credit Card or Target Check Card to Dean Morgan.

To enroll please visit Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate Dean Morgan. Then use the above cards whenever you shop at Target.

Since 1997, Dean Morgan has received $4,852.23. In September 2008, DMJHS earned $277.61.

Donations from Target have purchased student supplies, insurance, funded Mentor/Senator working lunches, and the transition program for new students to Dean Morgan.

Thanks to Juneteenth contributors

On Oct. 2, there was a presentation of a donation of the book "Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom" by Charles A. Taylor. The gift was made by the Wyoming Juneteenth Education Committee to the Wyoming Library Association, donating the book to 173 elementary school libraries across the state and the 23 main branches of county libraries. This endeavor has taken five years.

The Natrona County School District would like to thank the supporters who made this effort possible over the years.

Champions mentors say thanks

The Champions Mentoring Program (in conjunction with the Natrona County School District and Mercer House) would like to thank the following businesses for their support in helping make the recent Creativity Workshop a success: Ace Hardware, Albertsons East, Albertsons West, Bloedorn Lumber - Shawn Edmondson; Diamond Vogel - John Lanum; Frontier Middle School and their custodial staff, Home Depot, Kroger Corp., Safeway East, Safeway West, Sam s Club, Sherwin Williams, Target, Walgreens East, Wal-mart East, Wal-mart West, Wyoming Arts Council.

School has craft booths available

Booths are available for the Paradise Valley Booster Club annual craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the school. Booth space is $25 per booth. Contact Tina Halverson at 234-3373 or Joy Leist at 235-6580.

NC '83 gathers online

Alumni from Natrona County High School Class of 1983 are participating in a Class Reunion Website at http://classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/nchs/1983/

There is no registration fee required to join in the fun. Each class member has full participation privileges.

Class member Sharon Johnson has volunteered to serve as class administrator. Stop in to the site and fill out a profile so you can be reached by alumni and can receive updates about the next class reunion.

NC '89 organizes

Attention NCHS classmates, it is time to start planning our 20th reunion and locating lost classmates. Please go to {M7www.classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/nchs/1989 and update your information or contact Kathy Bequette Osborne at {M7k.pooh.bear@hotmail.com.

Kathy Bequette - 259-1949

Fundraisers

What's Here? Helping folks raise money.

Holiday Home Tour Nov. 21-22

Start the holiday season in grand style with the Holiday Home Tour, a Casper tradition presented by the Wyoming Symphony. This year s tour features five beautiful homes spectacularly decorated for the holidays by the homeowners and many of the fine merchants in our area. On Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22, our five homeowners open their doors and share their homes with us. Catch a glimpse of the season ahead with holiday-inspired home d cor and musical entertainment.

On Friday evening, Nov. 21, the Home Tour is 6-9 p.m. There will be hot cider to warm you and live music in each home, including youthful carolers from Casper Classical Academy.

Top off the evening s tour with a lavish Champagne Dessert Reception at the Nic from 8-10 p.m. The reception will be catered by the Market and More and the Nic will be gloriously decked out in all its magical and festive holiday best. The NCHS Jazz Band will be providing the musical entertainment.

On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Home Tour will run from 10 a.m. 2.p.m. Enjoy the homes, hot cider and live music guaranteed to lift your holiday spirits.

Tickets for Friday evening s Tour and Champagne Dessert Reception are $30. Saturday s Home Tour tickets are $15. You can purchase tickets at the Wyoming Symphony Office at 130 W. 2nd Street or at one of the ticket outlet locations, Wind City Books and Simply Shelia.

Stories of Light set

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wyoming will hold its 6th annual Stories of Light Dinner/Wine Tasting/Auction on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at the Best Western Ramkota from 6 to 10 p.m. in Casper. The event will be the kick-off for our Stories of Light radio campaign. As wishes are adopted, or funding is raised to cover the average cost of a wish, a story of the Platte River Parkway Oil Derrick will be lit for all to enjoy and to remind us that Christmas is a time when wishes really do come true. Listen for children s wish stories on all GapWest Broadcasting Radio stations from November 16-December 16 and KCWY Channel 13.

The wine tasting will feature a large variety of exclusive wines by Poplar Wine & Spirits. A gourmet dinner will be enjoyed by all, and portraits of wish children by artist Tom Loepp will be auctioned and then presented to the families. Other live auctions will include original artwork by Carol Swinney and Robert Deurloo, Belize and other vacation spots, fishing trips, ski and golf packages, ranch packages, a hot air balloon ride, and many other fabulous items. The highlight of the evening will be inspirational stories with videos shared by wish families.

At the event, you will also have an opportunity to buy a chance to win a beautiful, like new, 2001 Softail Harley Davidson Motorcycle, with only 4000 miles! Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at the Make-A-Wish office or by phone before the event.

{M3 The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wyoming is a non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children ages 2-1/2 and 18 with life threatening medical conditions. Please help us light up the oil derrick and share the power of a wish. Seating for the November 15 event is limited. For information and to reserve tickets call 234-9474 or email {M7mawish5@bresnan.net.

Grownup Stuff

Fun stuff for grownups.

Powder River Vets Club marks Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, a free lunch will be served from 1 to 4 p.m. at Powder River Veterans Club, Post 991 and Auxiliary, 420 W. 1st St. Lunch will be preceded by the Veterans Memorial Service and chapel dedication at Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery at 11 a.m. For more information, call 234-8833.

Parks division honors Parks

The public is invited to attend a celebration at Independence Rock on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m.

The purpose of the celebration is to acknowledge the contribution Norman and Gaynell Park have made to the people of Wyoming by donating their land at Independence Rock as a state historical site. Independence Rock is one of the most famous landmarks along the emigrant trails, a place where thousands of travelers camped and carved their names into the granite. Arriving at the Rock by the 4th of July assured these early pioneers that once they had ascended South Pass and crossed the Continental Divide, they were halfway to Oregon.

Enrolled on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966, and acquired by the state in 1977, Independence Rock became a state historic site and a destination point for history buffs, heritage tourism and visitors alike. The one omission to this successful acquisition of a state treasure was that Norman and Gaynell were inadvertently never formally acknowledge as the benefactors that made all this possible.

The Wyoming Division of State Parks and Historic Sites, with the help of the Alliance for Historic Wyoming, has arranged for a public celebration to personally thank Norman and Gaynell and to install a new commemorative sign recognizing the importance of their gift. Please join us in this celebration.

Independence Rock Historic Site is located in southwestern Natrona County, along Wyoming Highway 220. It is 60 miles from Casper, near Devil s Gate, and about halfway between Alcova and Muddy Gap.

Big Band dinner dance

Tickets are now on sale for Casper College*s 4th Annual "Strike up the Band," big band dinner dance on Saturday, Nov. 15 in the Grand Ballroom at the Parkway Plaza.

"'Strike up the Band' will really have the feeling of those dinner/dance clubs that existed back during the 30s, 40s and 50s," says Bob Kleinschmidt, Casper College woodwind instructor and director of the Casper College Jazz Ensemble.

A buffet dinner will begin at 6 p.m. A cash bar will also be available.

Dancing will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per individual or $50 per couple. For those wishing to dance only, tickets are $15 per person.

Reservations must be made by Wednesday, Nov. 12 by calling the Casper College Music Department at 268-2021.

Hold 'em at Science Zone

The Science Zone is sponsoring its monthly Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament fundraiser every second Friday of the month. The next tournament is Friday, Nov. 15. There is a $25 buy-in and there will be an unlimited number of buy-ins the first hour. After the first hour, players can buy two add-ons. Half the proceeds benefit the Science Zone and the remaining will be paid to the top three players.

Registration begins at 6 p.m., and play begins at 6:30 p.m. The tournament will be held at the Sunrise Shopping Center, 3960 S. Poplar, and is operated by Dave Harris of Dave's Darts 'n Billiards.

For more information, call 473-9663.

Swing Sounds at the Senior Center

The Casper Senior Center, 1831 E. 4th St., invites you to dance Saturday evenings Nov. 15, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 20, from 7-10 p.m. to music provided by Casper's 5 piece band, "Swing Sounds."

Show off your swing, two-step, waltz and jitterbug dance moves to western and pop swing, a touch of 50's rock 'n roll as well as your traditional country favorites.

Admission is $4 per person, $25 of the total admissions is donated to the Senior Center.

Jim Trantham - 234-7239

AAUW readers group meets

The American Association of University Women Readers Group will meet at the Chef's Room in the Fire Rock Steakhouse, 6100 East 2nd St. on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at noon. Margot Smith will review "Big Russ and Me," by Tim Russert. Casper residents who are interested in AAUW are invited to call Dee Bicek 266-2283 to make reservations.

Marine Corps birthday dinner set

The 2008 Marine Corps Birthday Dinner will be held November 10 at the Parkway Plaza. Each November, Marines around the world celebrate the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775, at Tun s Tavern in Philadelphia. For 233 years the Marine Corps has defended the United States, against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

In the past the Marine Corps League has had the foremost scholar on Islam in the United States, a former terrorist, Walid Shoebat; and Nonnie Darwish, whose father was the first man to send terrorists into Israel. This year we have invited Cynthia Lummis to speak on her view of the economy and legislation she deems important if she wins Wyoming s lone Congressional seat.

Marines, family members of Marines and those who admire the traditions of the Marine Corps are invited to join in the celebration. Families of men and women in the Marine Corps are especially asked to join us in honoring the nation s premiere fighting force. Those attending who have served in our sister services, please inform us so they may be recognized and honored. World War Two and Korean Veterans will be recognized. If you can still fit in uniform, "wear 'em if you have 'em."

The dinner will begin at 1800 (for civilians that is 6 p.m.) There will be an open bar. The cost of the dinner is $25. The menu is Surf and Turf and will include the traditional cutting of the cake by the oldest and youngest Marine. Reservations may be made by sending a check to: Marine Corps League, P.O. Box 50716, Casper, Wy 82602.

For further information, call 265-4579. If no one is available leave a message concerning how many will attend and a phone number for returning the call.

Leo R. Sanchez, Commandant Central Wyoming Detachment

Marine Corps League

Writing Wyoming continues

Fort Caspar Museum will host Writing Wyoming, a reading and discussion series in the Wyoming Humanities Council s Reading Wyoming program. The discussion group meets at the museum November 17 at 7 p.m. and is free and open to people of all ages. To register and borrow books, contact Erin Rose at 235-8462.

Participants will read and discuss Rising from the Plains, by John McPhee, Windmill: Essays from Four Mile Ranch, by David Romtvedt, What You See in Clear Water, by Geoff O Gara, and Close Range by Annie Proulx. All of these books depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place. Patrick Amelotte, an English instructor at Casper College, will lead the discussions.

The program is offered by the Wyoming Humanities Council.

For more information about this program and other upcoming events at Fort Caspar Museum, call 235-8462 or check the museum s website at www.fortcasparwyoming.com.

Singles Not Alone plans events

Singles Not Alone, a Wyoming, Christian-based singles group, is open to all singles, whatever your religion - or none; whether you're divorced or have always been single; whether you enjoy being single - or not.

11/9: 1 p.m., 2nd Sunday Lunch, IHOP

11/15: monster truck at the Events Center *ticketed event*

11/29: Parade of Lights ( we will be in the parade on a flat bed)

12/21: Lord of the Dance Broadway presentation at the Events Center *ticketed event*

For more information please call or email. Please call ahead to reserve tickets for ticketed events.

{M3singlesnotalone@yahoo.com

Vickie 797-1908

Jay 277-4426

Apply for Mrs. Casper

Sheree Channel, executive state director for the Mrs. Wyoming Pageant, is seeking applicants for the title of Mrs. Casper. Once selected, the lucky lady will advance on to represent her community in the 2009 Mrs. Wyoming Ppageant on May 31 at the Cheyenne Civic Center. Local titleholders will compete to win a prize package valued at over $8,000 including an all expense paid trip to the national Mrs. America Pageant. Applicants must live or work within Casper, be at least 18 years old (no upper age limit), married at the time of competition and a Wyoming resident, no performing talent required. To request the official application or for information, call Sheree, Wyoming's State Director at 307-631-4447 or {M3www.mrswyomingamerica.com

Craft fairs

'Tis the season.

Guatemalan Nov. 8

A Guatemalan Crafts and Clothing Sale will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 801 S. Beverly, on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Joint Mission Outreach Board of Prince and Grace Lutheran churches is again sponsoring this sale of beautiful and reasonably priced items to help support the "Sharing the Dream in Guatemala," project. After administrative costs, more than 90 percent of the proceeds will go back to the Guatemalan cooperatives and small businesses to support their orphanage, school, scholarships and disaster relief.

At the same time, visit the Preschool Craft and Bake Sale. A Sloppy Joe lunch begins at 11 a.m. Proceeds from both sales will be supplemented by the Natrona County chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Sheila Kimble - 235-4852

Rec Center Nov. 14-15

In addition to FREE coffee, no admission fees, shopper friendly wide aisles, and great concessions and craft selections, shoppers at the Community Recreation Foundation s 16th Annual Craft Festival will also find FREE Hot Chocolate on Friday night, Nov. 14, from 5 9 p.m.

The craft fair will be held Friday, Nov.14, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. 4 p.m., at the Casper Recreation Center, 1801 E. 4th St. New this year are 20 booths next door at the Senior Center. Strollers are welcome. We will have over 100 booths offering a variety of crafts from pottery to wood turned items, Tole painting to hand sewn crafts, jewelry and gem stones.

Proceeds from the craft fair will benefit the scholarship program that provides recreation opportunities for financially disadvantaged youth and senior citizens. For more information, please call the Casper Recreation Center at 235-8383 or check the internet at www.cityofcasperwy.com.

Fair trade Nov. 14-15

The Casper group of Pax Christi is sponsoring a fair trade holiday bazaar on Friday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Anthony's Tri-Parish School Gym, 218 E. 7th St.

The bazaar features beautiful handcrafts made by disadvantaged artisans and farmers in developing regions of the world. The sale of these gifts, including jewelry, home decor, toys, coffee, tea, chocolate and more enables them to earn income from their work and build better lives.

For more information, call Joan at 472-3720.

Scotch and Watercolor Nov. 14-15

Scotch and Watercolor Society's fall exhibit and open house is Friday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by Larry Kloster and staff at Raymond James Financial Services, 123 W. 1st St., Ste. 110.

Six local artists who use water media make up the Society, founded in 1972 with the desire to share the artists' enthusiasm for the medium.

The show will include works by Barbara Barella, Holly Bishop Bryson, Barbara Kuxhausen, Skip Larcom, Michele McDonald and Joan Melius.

For more information, call Holly Bryson at 234-7071.

Oregon Trail Nov. 15

Shoppers wanted for Oregon Trail Craft Fair sponsored by Ubuntu Drumming Circle. It will be at Oregon Trail Elementary School on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a wide variety of vendors participating and all the proceeds from space rentals will go to the Ubuntu Drumming Circle's trip to Spokane, Wash. We will be selling raffle tickets for a 2008 Polaris 4-wheeler from Karst for $20 each or three for $50 and gift certificates from Ace Hardware valued at $20 for only $17. The Drumming Circle will be performing at 11 and 12:30. Come on out and join in on the fun!! If you have questions please call Roberta at 797-0293.

Art Space Nov. 21

The Art Space Gallery is hosting a Patron s Appreciation Day and Open House on Friday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is a co-op comprised of local artists working in a wide variety of mediums. A preview of new works features small paintings of local interest for holiday giving. All are welcome! Please join us and meet the artists. The Art Space is located in Hilltop Shopping Center next to Ralph s Books and Cards. Hours are noon to 5:30 Tuesday through Friday and 12 to 5 Saturday. After Thanksgiving hours will be extended to include noon to 4 Sunday.

For information, call Joan Melius at 265-1248.

Family Stuff

Fun stuff for families.

Skate to Louisville/Lexington

The Casper Ice Arena will be hosting Skate Across America one Sunday each month during the 2008-2009 season. The program will start on the East Coast and will eventually end up in Casper. Each month will feature a new city. These special days will feature music, fun facts, trivia (with prizes) and food from the featured city. These fun-filled events will be held during the 1-3 p.m. Public Skating Sessions on Sundays. Admission is only $3 per person and skate rental is $2. Children 4 and under are free with a paid adult. Stop by the Casper Ice Arena on Sunday, Nov. 9 and participate in Skate Across America in Louisville/Lexington Ky. Next 2008 date: Dec. 28, Chicago. For more information on these exciting sessions, or any other upcoming special events, please call 235-8484.

Teen Stuff

Fun stuff for teens.

Something for teens

That One Place & The Casper Weed & Seed Program invite you to That One Place Saturday, Nov. 29. Admission is free to everyone ages 15-19. Hours 9 p.m. -midnight, located one block west of the Iris. Call 267-8231 if you have any questions

Kids' Stuff

Fun stuff for the younger set.

Kids' support group Saturday

The "Circle of Life" support group for children will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Science Zone in Sunrise Shopping Center. This group is open for children who have had someone die and is free of charge. We will meet at 10:30 a.m. to spend time in the Science Zone, make memory jars and have lunch at Blimpie's. Parents or guardians are invited to attend with their children. To sign up, please call Dama or Heather at 577-4832.

Head Start takes applications

Head Start (a United Way agency) is now taking applications for 3-5 year-olds. This quality preschool program is free to qualifying families. Please call 577-1864 for more information.

Rec Sports

Fun stuff for your body.

Prep rec league starts

The High School Recreation Basketball League is set to begin the first week of December. The City of Casper Recreation Division will be accepting fees through Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 from all teams entering the High School Recreation Basketball League. The High School League is open to players in grades 9-12. League fees must be submitted at Casper Recreation Center.

Team information packets may be picked up at the Casper Recreation Center s reception counter or online at {M7www.crlasports.com. Any individuals not already associated with a team but wishing to join the league may enter their names and contact information on a Potential Players List located at the Recreation Center's Reception Counter. This information will be made available to existing teams.

If additional information is needed, contact the Casper Recreation Division at 235-8383.

Ski and Snow Board Swap set

The Casper Mountain Racers annual Ski and Snowboard Swap is set for November 13-16 at the Natrona County Fairgrounds Hall of Champions Building. Is your garage or basement overflowing with skis, snowboards, boots, poles, helmets, and ski clothing? Then bring them to the Ski and Snowboard Swap. We will sell your equipment for a small commission and take the hassle out of selling. If you are looking for new or used ski and snowboard equipment this is the place to come. All types of equipment will be available from used to brand new at reasonable prices. Experienced individuals will be on hand to help you make the right selection for your level of skiing or snowboarding. Don't miss out on these great deals!

Consignments will be taken starting Thursday, Nov. 13 from 1-9 p.m. We will continue to accept consignments throughout the entire sale but it is best to bring your equipment early in the sale. The sale starts on Friday morning, Nov. 14 with the early bird special from 7-9 a.m. Pay a $5 admission to get the best selection. The sale continues with no admission price on Friday from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. On Saturday, the swap will run from 9 a.m.-6 p.m, with sales ending on Saturday at 6 p.m. Consigned equipment that does not sell must be picked up Sunday between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Some equipment may not be accepted for consignment due to safety issues.

The swap is a fundraising event for the Casper Mountain Racers Ski Team which is a non-profit youth organization designed to promote the sport of alpine skiing and develop alpine ski racing skills for youth in the Casper area. Casper Mountain Racers provides its members with high quality, professional coaching with opportunities to compete in local, regional and national amateur races.

For more information, contact Chris at 259-3278

Info ready for rec league hoops

Information packets for the Men s and Women s Basketball league hosted by the City of Casper Recreation Division are available at the Casper Recreation Center, 1801 East 4th Street and on-line at www.crlasports.com. Teams interested in entering a team in the Men s Open, Men s 35 and Over or Women s leagues may register anytime through Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. Registration packets are available at the Casper Recreation Center or on-line at www.crlasports.com. If additional information is needed, contact Casper Recreation at 235-8383.