Posted: Saturday, June 4, 2005 12:00 am
Today
Natrona County Public Library
* 2 p.m., Crawford Room. Book discussion: "Trophy Hunt." Info: 237-4935.
Casper Recreation Division
* Pepsi Pitch, Hit and Run Sectional Championships, Crossroads Field.
Pregnancy
* 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Care Net Pregnancy and Resource Clinic of Casper, 1746 S. Poplar St. The community is invited to a "sneak peek" at the new ultrasound machine. Beginning June 6, the clinic will begin providing free pregnancy ultrasounds, when medically necessary. Info: 473-2275.
Casper Planetarium
* 7 p.m., 904 N. Poplar St. "This Month's Sky" is $2.50 per person. Info: 577-0310.
Juneteenth Jazz Festival
* 7 p.m., Metro Coffee Co., 241 S. David St. Performers include jazz recording artist Dr. Ronald Myers of Belzoni, Miss.; the JuJu Jazz Band of Casper; and Evansville Elementary Drum Circle on African drums. Local musicians are welcome to sit in. A free-will donation will benefit the placement of the history book, "Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom," in elementary schools throughout the state. Info: Rev. William H. Pierce, 237-0831 or 267-3902: or Metro Coffee Co., 472-5042.
Clubs and meetings
Christian motorcyclists
* Christian Motorcyclists Association, first Saturday, 9 a.m., Platte River Restaurant. Open to all interested. Info: 472-3074.
Quilting club
* Quilters Anonymous, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 801 S. Beverly St. Lunch is $5. All levels of quilters are welcomed. Info: 797-0929.
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
* 9:30 a.m., 136 W. Eighth St. Women's Group Big Book Study.
* 10 a.m., 328 E. A St. Eastsiders.
* Noon, 136 W. Eighth St. Expect A Miracle.
* 7 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St. See Why Serenity speaker meeting.
* 8 p.m., 328-1/2 E. A St. One Day At A Time; 917 N. Beech St.; 328 E. A St., Faith, Hope and Love.
* Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open. Info: 266-9578.
Al-Anon
* 10 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 4600 S. Poplar St. New Starts. Non-smoking.
* 11 a.m., 917 N. Beech St. Serenity Group.
* Info: 266-9578.
Emotions Anonymous
* 10 a.m. The EA support group is for families who have family members with emotional problems or issues. Open topics, discussions, open meetings and 12-Step program. Info: Randi, 266-9770.
* Noon. EA is a fellowship of those who want to solve their emotional problems and discover a way to live at peace with unsolved problems, by using a 12-step program. Info: Suzanne or Elly, 266-3530.
* Both groups meet at the 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St.
Youth darts
* Natrona County Youth Darting Association, noon, Dave's Darts, 601 E. Second St. Blind draws will be held. Any youth interested in joining a team should call 237-2807 or 234-5630.
Narcotics Anonymous
* Noon, open, 6 p.m., closed, 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. Non-smoking topic and discussion meetings. 9:15 p.m., open, non-smoking topic and discussion.
* 8 p.m., 136 S. Wolcott St. (basement). Open, smoking topic and discussion meeting.
* Info: 266-7154. Wyoming hotline: (866) 315-1861; Web site: (http://womingna.org).
Rockhounds
* Natrona County Rockhounds Workshop, 1-4 p.m., 5211 Rambler, Mountain View Addition, Mills. Members and visitors welcome. Info: 237-8043.
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
Natrona County Public Library
* Through June 6, photos, illustrations and information from Central Wyoming Kennel Club will be displayed.
* Beginning June 6, reading scrolls will be available for ages preschool through grade 5 to participate in "Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds" Summer Reading Program.
* Readers in grades 6-12 may sign up for "Joust Read!" Summer Reading Program during a special event from 3-6 p.m. June 6, featuring pizza and snacks; prizes; and a hands-on demonstration of medieval living by the Shire of Plattefordham, Society for Creative Anachronism.
* 307 E. Second St. Unless otherwise noted, events take place in the Crawford Room. Info: 237-4935.
Benefit breakfast
* Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9439 and Auxiliaries' All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, June 5, 8-11 a.m., 1800 Bryan Stock Trail. All proceeds benefit the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and its fund for purchasing bicycle safety helmets for local children. Menu: ham, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, fruit and beverages. Cost: $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. Info: 235-4867.
Casper Recreation Division
* Summer Adventure Camp, for ages 4-12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 6-Aug. 19, Rec Center. Natrona County School District will provide free lunches and afternoon snacks to all participants. Scholarships are available for up to $100 of registration fee per child for those who qualify. Cost of the program for the entire summer is $57 per week for the first child and discounted rates for more than one member of a family. Other rules apply. Space is limited.
* Casper area pools open June 8.
* Casper Ice Arena is closed through July 15. There will be no ice-skating activities during this time, but the staff will be able to assist the public with pass purchases, class registration, and hockey and figure-skating information from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday during the shutdown.
* Rec Center, 1801 E. Fourth St. Hours: 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Fees charged. Info: 235-8383. Ice Arena: 235-8484.
Summer school
* Natrona County School District's Alternative Learning Center is taking applications for 2005 summer school. First semester classes run June 6-26; second semester will be June 27-July 19. Students may earn up to one recovery credit. Info: Mel Hamilton, 261-6154; or at the center, located behind Beverly Plaza Shopping Center.