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NIC Museum

* Closed due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Rec Center

* From 11 a.m.-5 p.m., parents can drop their kids ages 8 and older off at the Casper Family Aquatic Center for some fun, energy burning off good time. Admission price is $3. Info: 235-8383.

Artcore

* At 6:30 p.m., independent film showing at Natrona County Library.

Artists Guild

* Through Nov. 30, Children's Art Show.

Casper College

* Through Dec. 19, Xavier Garza Paintings at Goodstein Gallery.

Clubs & meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous

* 10 a.m., 328 E. A St., Eastsiders, smoking.

* Noon, 136 W. Eighth St., Expect a Miracle, nonsmoking.

* 5:30 p.m., 456 S. Walnut, Traditions, smoking.

* 7 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St., Easy Does It, nonsmoking; Glenrock: 615 W. Deer (downstairs), nonsmoking.

* 8 p.m., 328 E. A St., Faith, Hope and Love, smoking; Douglas: 628 S. Richards #5, Loft Group, smoking.

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

Narcotics Anonymous

* Noon, 136 W. 8th St., 12-24 Club. Open meeting, topic and discussion.

* 6 p.m., 136 W. 8th St., 12-24 Club. Open meeting, Book/ Steps & Traditions discussion.

* 8 p.m., 625 S. Jefferson. Open meeting, nonsmoking, topic and discussion.

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

Model Railroad Association

* From 7-10 p.m., 1356 N. Center. Central WYO Model Railroad Association. Friday Night Open House. Tours at times other than normal operating hours are available for groups. Members will try to accommodate special requests. Info: 235-4950, 473-1121 or 247-1420.

Al-Anon Family

* Noon, 136 W. 8th St., 12-24 Club, Friday Night KISS (Keep It Simple Silly) is for family and friends affected by someone else's drinking. All ages welcome. Info: 377-7260 or 258-1444.

Coming Up

Saturday Night Dance

* Nov. 29, Dec. 6 & 20, 7-10 p.m., the Casper Senior Center invites you to dance to music provided by Casper's 6-piece band SwingSounds. Admission is $4 per person. Info: 234-7239.

Lutheran Church Quilters

* Nov. 30, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Quilters are raffling an embroidered hand-quilted quilt. Proceeds will be used for quilting materials and supplies for the mission quilts. Tickets are one for $3 and two for $5, available at Kalico Kat Quilt Shop, Sadler's Hallmark, the church office or by calling 265-5225 or 265-7728.

Artists Guild

* Dec. 1-Jan. 12, West Wind Gallery closed.

* Dec. 6, Skip Larcom Workshop, "How to Paint Snow in Watercolor."

* Dec. 8, 3 p.m., workday to move furniture for floor refurbishing.

Fort Caspar Chapter

* Dec. 1, 1 p.m., Ft. Caspar Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. 4th St. Program is "Inca and Salkantay Trails in the Andes" by Jeanne Leske. Info: 237-7320.

* Feb. 2, 1 p.m., Ft. Caspar Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. 4th St. Program is "Update of the Fort Caspar Museum" by Rick Young. Info: 237-7320.

* March 2, 1 p.m., Ft. Caspar Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. 4th St. Program is "Girl Scouts of Today" by Janet DeVries. Info: 237-7320.

* April 6, 1 p.m., Ft. Caspar Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. 4th St. Program is "Safety" by a Casper Police Officer. Info: 237-7320.

* May 5, 12:30 p.m., Ft. Caspar Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will have a luncheon and installation of officers at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. 4th St. Reservations and info: 235-5557.

PEO Chapter AC

* Dec. 2, Christmas luncheon at the home of Donna Burris, 3301 Hawthorne.

* Jan. 20, 12:30 p.m., meet at the home of Rebecca Nolte, 2141 S. Cedar.

PEO Chapter &

* Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m., Christmas auction at the home of Sandy Updike, 3400 E. 15th.

* Dec. 17, 1:30 p.m., meet at the home of Dyann Durst, 2020 S. Walnut.

PEO Chapter O

* Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., meet at the home of Carol Boal. Social at 6:45 p.m.

Casper Events Center

* Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., Broadway in Casper presents Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy at the Events Center. Tickets are $40, $45 and $50. Tickets or info: 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

* Dec. 5-6, the third annual Wyoming First Lego League Championship will be held at the Events Center. Info: http://wyomingfll.blogspot.com.

* Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker returns to the Casper Events Center. A classic for the whole family. Tickets cost $25, $35, $45 and $65 for adults. Tickets or info: 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

German Stammtisch

* Dec. 4, annual Weihnachtsfest (Christmas celebration) at the Isaac Walton House complete with German Christmas carols and traditional German Christmas foods. Info: 265-3696 or stammtisch@bresnan.net.

Highland Park Church

* Dec. 4-7, 7 p.m., the Worship Arts Ministry of Highland Park Community Church presents "The Glory of Christmas," a dramatic musical filled with familiar songs, dance, drama and worship. Free tickets available at the church office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., weekdays and at Galilean at Eastridge Mall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Antique & Collectors Club

* Dec. 4, 3:30 p.m., executive board meeting at Betty Hazen's home.

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. Public can access each lecture via podcast at http://outreach.uwyo.edu/ocp/podcasting.asp. Info: 235-3317 or 237-7333.

* Dec. 4, week 14, Spiritual Growth.

* Dec. 11, week 15, Self-Esteem.

* Dec, 18, week 16, Friendships/Relationships.

* Dec. 25, no meeting due to Christmas.

* Jan. 1, no meeting due to New Years Day.

* Jan. 8, week 1, The Support Group.

* Jan. 15, week 2, Stages of Grief.

* Jan. 22, week 3, Feelings.

Casper College

* Dec. 4-6, 9-13, 7:30 p.m., Casper College Department of Theater and Dance will present the Christmas musical "The Gifts of the Magi" on the McMurry Mainstage in the Gertrude Krampert Theatre Complex. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 students 5-18. For tickets or info: 268-2500, 800-442-2963 ext. 2500 or at the box office one hour before each show.

* Dec. 4-6, 10-13, 5:45 p.m., Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste at Casper College.

* Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Dec. 7, 12-4 p.m., Casper College art students will be holding the annual fundraising art sale in the Visual Arts Center in Room 102. Refreshments will be served.

* Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tate Museum Christmas Open House.

* Dec. 6, Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 21, May 2, 1-3 p.m., a reading band, composed of musicians who can play music by sight, will be held at Casper College in Room 107 at the Aley Fine Arts Center. Open to all musicians. Participants should bring their own instrument.

* Dec. 10, 6 p.m., the public is invited to help the Casper College Paralegal Program celebrate its 20th anniversary at the Paradise Valley Country Club. The program teaches students the specific skills to perform specifically delegated substantial legal work for lawyers. Cost to attend is $10, which includes an appetizer bar. Cash bar will be available. RSVP by 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at 268-2618.

* Dec. 13, 3 p.m., Band Concert at Durham Hall.

* Dec. 13, 5 p.m., men's basketball game against Sheridan College.

* Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Casper College District Board meeting held in room CE 217 in the Strausner Student Center.

* Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., dance showcase in Scifers Dance Studio at Gertrude Krampert Theatre.

* Feb. 26, 5:30-7 p.m., Hawaiian ethnic dinner at Roberts Commons Cafeteria.

* April 2, 5:30-7 p.m., Native American ethnic dinner at Roberts Commons Cafeteria.

Preservation Summit

* Dec. 5, 10 a.m., the Wyoming State Historical Society in cooperation with the State Historic Preservation Office and Wyoming Main Street will host a one-day historic preservation summit at Poor Boys. Advance reservations are required for the meeting. Cost is $15 per person which includes lunch. Reserve your spot by calling 777-7566 or 322-4237.

Wasatch Gun Show

* Dec. 5, 3-8 p.m., Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Wasatch Gun Show will be held at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds. Come buy, sell and trade. Open to the public. Admission is $5, children 12 and under get in free.

Rec Center

* Dec. 5-7, the Casper Amateur Hockey Club Eddie McPherson Midget Hockey Tournament will be held at the Casper Ice Arena. Info: 235-8484 or 472-9962.

Artcore

* Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Artcore presents Colcannon Christmas at Kelly Walsh High School Auditorium.

* Dec. 5-14, Casper Children's Theatre presents A Christmas Story.

* Dec. 7, 2 p.m., Alla Breve directed by Marcia Patton at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.

* Dec. 7, 4 p.m., Casper Chamber Music Society presents Casper Recorder Consort at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church.

* Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Guitar Orchestra Concert at Natrona County High School.

* Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Kelly Walsh High School Choir Holiday Concert.

* Dec. 11, 3 p.m., Kelly Walsh High School Bands & Strings Holiday Concert.

* Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Natrona County High School Choir and Band Concert.

* Dec. 14, 3 p.m., Wyoming Symphony presents "A Festive Holiday" at Natrona County High School.

* Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Casper Civic Chorale presents their Christmas Concert at First United Methodist Church.

NIC Museum

* Dec. 5, 12 p.m., Tom Coryelle with Bob Sellers will be featured in the lobby for Nic at Noon. Bring your lunch or call ahead to Grant Street Grocery and they will deliver. No admission charge.

* Dec. 7, 12-4 p.m., the Nic Art Museum & Discovery Center's annual Holiday Open House will be held with live entertainment and holiday refreshments for free. Entertainment provided by Rising Star Dance Studio Bucky Wakler & Richard Turner, the Phoenix Ringers, flue ensemble, Oil City Slickers, Casper Youth Orchestra string players, and Paul Drury on piano and singing.

* Dec. 14, Kelly Walsh High School Chamber Orchestra will offer free musical entertainment at the NIC.

* Dec. 21, Jo Zager and her piano students will perform at the NIC.

* Dec. 25-29, closed for Christmas.

* Dec. 31-Jan. 1, closed for New Year's.

Dining Single

* Dec. 6, Dining Single will have a Christmas Party, open to all single men and women. Reservations are required. For reservations or info: 235-0384 or 235-7080.

Low Vision Support

* Dec. 8, 1 p.m., Casper Area Low Vision Support will have a Christmas Party at St. Mark's Parish Hall, 701 S. Wolcott. Enter through the back door off the parking lot.

Look Good…Feel Better

* Dec. 8, 9:45 a.m., the American Cancer Society in collaboration with the National Cosmetology Association and the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Foundation is offering a free Look Good…Feel Better class at Rocky Mountain Oncology, 6501 E. Second. The program teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Call to register: 235-0044 or 1-888-734-4892 opt. 3.

PWACA

* Dec. 8, 4:30 p.m., Parents Wrongly Accused of Child Abuse invites you to a candle light vigil to remember all the children lost in the Department of Family Services. Bring your story and a candle to the park across the street from the court house on Center St. Let's light a candle in remembrance of children. Candles provided. Info: 251-9664.

Craft Fair

* Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Behind the Glass will have a Craft Fair at the Sunrise Shopping Center, 4000 S. Poplar St. Booths with jewelry, blankets, clothing, novelty, antiques, bread, western art and more.

Trail Center

* Info: 261-7700 or www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/NHTIC.html.

* Dec. 13, Holiday on the Homestead will take place at the Trails Center.

Girl Scout

* Dec. 13, 2 p.m.-Dec. 14, 12 p.m., girls in grades K-5 can enjoy a sleepover with friends and then make toys. Cost for the weekend is $25 and includes dinner, breakfast, snacks, overnight accommodations and event supplies. Event is sponsored by Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming and is open to all girls, not just Girl Scouts. Watch movies with popcorn and make toys. Info: 234-3505 or anna@gsmw.org.

60 Years of Memories

* The Wagon Wheel Roller Skating is celebrating "60 Years of Memories." Admission is free with your memory ticket form or $3 with own skates, $5 with rental skates. Get your form from the Wagon Wheel, www.wwskate.com or www.casperwyoming.info.

* Dec. 13, 12-11 p.m., Skate Day with 5 skating sessions.

* Dec. 14, 3 p.m., Visit and Dance Day (no skating). Meet and greet from 3-5 p.m., then dance wit live music by Dakota Country, the favorite dance band from the Beacon Club.

Amoco Retirees

* Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m., Amoco Retirees Club will have lunch and a meeting at Casper Petroleum Club.

Hogadon

* Dec. 20-21, Hogadon Ski Area is offering affordable packages to learn to ski or snowboard. Take advantage of this opportunity that includes a full one-hour lesson, all your ski or snowboard gear and a full day lift ticket. Learn to Ski package is $30 and Learn to Snowboard is $40. Limited availability, reservations required. Reserve by calling 235-8499. Info: www.hogadon.net.

Windy City Quilt Fest

* Jan. 16-18, the Windy City Quilt Fest will be held at the Ramkota Hotel/Best Western. To receive information and a registration pack, call 237-8458 or mail to Windy City Quilt Fest, P.O. Box 50392, Casper.

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 Children's 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/.

Fort Caspar Museum

* The Fort Caspar Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Fort is closed for the season. Admission is $1.50 adult and $1 for teens 13-18. Children 12 and under are admitted free. 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.