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Casper Planetarium

* "Astro Mornings," 10:30 a.m. today and July 15, "Larry Cat in Space." 7 p.m. through July 16, "More than Meets the Eye." 8 p.m. through July 16, "Starwalk and More."

* Reservations are required and space is limited for Summer Astronomy Camp. Dates, times, ages and fees: July 18-22, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 7-8, $30.

* 904 N. Poplar St. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Admission is $2.50 per person per program, unless otherwise noted. Most programs are not suitable for children under age 6. Group rates are available; reservations are required. Info: 577-0310.

Puppet show

* 10:30 a.m., Natrona County Public Library's Crawford Room. Puppeteer Patti Smithsonian will perform in a free show.

VA benefit counselor

* Today, noon-5 p.m., July 15, 8 a.m.-noon, Casper Workforce Center, 851 Werner Court, Suite 120. Veterans benefits counselor Doug Fenton, of the Veterans' Administration office in Cheyenne, will assist anyone with concerns about VA benefits. No appointment is necessary. Info: Pat Eastes, 234-4591.

Fair and rodeo

* Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo, through July 16, fairgrounds. "Cotton Candy, Cowboys and Carousels" is the theme of this year's fair and rodeo. Carnival hours are 5 p.m.-midnight today and July 15 and noon-5 p.m. July 16. Armbands are $20; individual ride tickets are available. Kid's Days feature $10 armbands from noon-5 p.m. July 15. PRCA Nightly Rodeo will be presented at 8 p.m. through July 16. General admission is $8 for adults and free for ages 8 and under. Daily gate admission is $3 for adults; ages 8 and under are free with a paying adult. Handicapped seating is $8. Lighted parking is $2 a car; season parking passes are $10 each. Rodeo and fair tickets are on sale at Corral West and the fairgrounds ticket office. Info: 235-5775; Web site: (www.centralwyomingfair.com).

Natrona County Public Library

* 5 p.m. "Joust Compete!" for teens: "Magic the Gathering" officially sanctioned tournament. Pre-registration is requested.

Clubs and meetings

Narcotics Anonymous

* 6:30 a.m., 350 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. 6:30 p.m., open, non-smoking Book Study.

* 8 p.m., 4700 S. Poplar St., basement. Closed, non-smoking topic and discussion meeting.

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

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous

* 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., 328 E. A St. Eastsiders.

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

* 7 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St. closed See Why Serenity.

* 8 p.m., 917 N. Beech St., Big Book Study; 4600 S. Poplar St., closed; 328 E. A St., Faith, Hope and Love; 904 N. Durbin St., Traditions.

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

Rotary

* Five Trails Rotary Club, noon, Casper Petroleum Club.

Kiwanis

* Until further notice, Kiwanis Club of Casper will meet at noon Thursdays in the Parkway Plaza, 123 W. E St., while Poor Boys Steak House is being repaired.

Info: Marty Thorne, 262-9155.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

* Noon, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 701 Wolcott St. Info: 265-3110.

S-Anon

* S-Anon, a 12-step support group for family and friends of sexaholics, noon Mondays and Thursdays, 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. Info: 237-8035.

Duplicate Bridge

* 1 p.m., Senior Citizens' Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 265-4427, 235-3467, 235-5542 or 234-7038.

Better Breathers

* Second and fourth Thursdays, 1 p.m., Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Better Breathers is a support group for anyone with a breathing problem, COPD, emphysema, asthma and/or bronchitis.

Mercer House open classes

* 3:30-5 p.m., Controlling Anger through Life Management I; 3:30-5:30 p.m., Values and Character-Building Group; 3:30-6 p.m., Tobacco Intervention; 6:30-8 p.m., Positive Parenting.

Prerequisites and fees may apply. Info: 265-7366.

VFW

* Casper Mustang Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1067, 6 p.m., 300 N. Forest Drive.

AA committee

* Public information committee, 6 p.m., 152 N. Kimball St.

Child development

* Casper Early Childhood Provider Mentoring System, 6 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool, 801 S. Beverly St. Natrona County Child Care Association and Provider Mentoring System have merged to better serve child care centers, homes, preschools, parents, agencies and interested community members. Info: 266-4260 or 265-2385.

Autism support

* Casper Autism Society, 6-7:30 p.m., Natrona County Library Crawford Room. Monthly meeting, with refreshments, is open to all interested persons.

Cocaine Anonymous

* 6:30 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St.

Job's Daughters

* Bethel No. 9, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 105 N. Center St. Job's Daughters is a Masonic-affiliated youth service organization for young women between the ages of 11-21. Info: 473-2701 or 266-3797.

German Stammtisch

* 6:30-8:30 p.m., Daddy O's, 128 E. Second St. The group meets each week for a no-host get-together: speaking German and sharing photos, memorabilia, histories and interests.

Improvement district

* North Mountain View Improvement District, second Thursday, 7 p.m., Mills Community Center, Fourth and Midwest streets.

Al-Anon

* 7 p.m., 12/24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. "Just For Today." Non-smoking.

* 7:30 p.m., 328-1/2 E. A St. 12-Step Study Group.

Barbershop chorus

* Oil City Slickers, 7 p.m., Middle Cross Ministry, 1744 S. Poplar St. (parking in front and side alleys). All interested men are invited to visit and sing for joy. Info: 234-1460 or 472-1052.

Perinatal bereavement

* Perinatal Bereavement Support Group, second Thursday, 7 p.m., Casper Natrona County Health Department, 475 S. Spruce St. The group, designed for families who have experienced a stillbirth, miscarriage or the death of a newborn or infant, is offered without charge as a community service. Info: Cherl Jordan, 577-2378; Bev Dunlap, 235-9340, ext. 544; or Carol Kahn, 265-1190.

Corvette lovers

* Central Wyoming Corvettes, 7 p.m., Parkway Plaza, 123 W. E St. Info: 234-3236 or 237-2438.

Singles

* "New Beginnings," an interdenominational peer support group for divorced, widowed or separated persons, 7 p.m., Patrician Room of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 400 Country Club Road. Topic: "Trusting." Info: 237-7333 or 234-4368.

Dog lovers

* Central Wyoming Kennel Club, 7 p.m., Agricultural Resource Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Road. The public is invited. Info: 235-1272.

Moose Lodge

* 7 p.m., 992 N. Poplar St.

Habitat for Humanity

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

Special Olympics

* Local and Area V, second Thursday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., IREACH building, 335 W. First St. Open to the public. Info: 237-3020.

American Legion

* Post No. 2 and Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., 4200 Legion Lane. Joint meeting. Carry-in dinner at 6 p.m.

AA 'Traditions Group'

* Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m., 904 N. Durbin St. Open to all who are interested in or affected by alcoholism. Info: 237-4863 or 377-4515.

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.

Coming Up

Preschool

* Free developmental preschool screening, July 15, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Child Development Center of Natrona County, 2020 E. 12th St. Screening is by appointment only; children not yet in kindergarten, ages birth to 72 months, are eligible. Areas screened: Vision, hearing, speech/language, cognitive, gross and fine motor, self-help, and socialization. Info: 235-5097.

State government

* Wyoming Retirement Board, July 15, 8 a.m., Parkway Plaza Hotel and Convention Centre Natrona rooms, 123 W. E St. Open to the public.

Benefit garage sale

* St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4700 S. Poplar St., hosts its annual garage sale from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. July 15 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16 in the church basement. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the overseas mission project, including tsunami relief; and the HR Camp for children.

Natrona County Public Library

* July 15 and 29, 10:15 a.m. Pineview Readers Theater for children.

* July 16, 2 p.m. "Tragedy and Triumph: Women's Experiences on the Great Plains."

* 307 E. Second St. Unless otherwise noted, events are free and open to the public and take place in the Crawford Room. Info: 237-4935.

Charity dinner

* The Eagles Lodge hosts a charity roast-beef dinner from 6-8 p.m. July 15 at 306 N. Durbin St. Cost is $8 per person; proceeds benefit Veterans' Affairs hospitals in Cheyenne and Sheridan. A dance will follow at 8 p.m. Info: Chairman LaRae Weber, 235-5130.

Free outdoor swim

* Friends of Washington Park Pool hosts a free swim and ice-cream social from 7-8 p.m. July 15 at the pool. The event is offered to encourage community members to use Casper's outdoor pools this summer. Info: 265-5651.