CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING

Reservations are requested by March 28 for a three-part educational series, "Safeguarding Our Children from the Thief of Childhood," scheduled in April at Imitate the Image Ministries, 1124 N. Elma. The training sessions, all beginning at 6 p.m., involve a three-phase strategy for effective church, synagogue and community safety: April 4, "Defining the Problem"; April 11, "Program Development"; and April 18, "Training and Implementation Procedures." Instructors are Josh J.C. Kates and R.C. Johnson, who have worked with injured and abused children and adults. Info: 472-5111 or 237-0831.

PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE REGISTRATION

*Our Saviour's Lutheran Preschool/Childcare, 531 S. Durbin St., is now enrolling children for its summer program, starting May 31; and fall program, beginning Aug. 29. Hours: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. - preschool is from 9-11:30 a.m.; days vary. Other rules apply. Info: 577-4006.

*Head Start is now enrolling children ages 3-5 for the 2005-2006 school year. The preschool program is free to qualifying families. Info: Natrona County Head Start Center, 577-1864; Glenrock Early Childhood Center, (307) 436-5357.

UNDER-11 BLADES SOCCER TRAVELING TEAM

All interested girls whose birthdates fall between Aug. 1, 1993, and July 31, 1994, are eligible to participate in the U-11 Blades Soccer traveling team. Info: Harold or Sally Berg, 473-2997.

CASPER FAMILY YMCA

315 E. 15th St. Through May 31: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Fee charged for nonmembers. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 234-9187.

*New fitness classes include Alpha (beginners' cardio and strength); Armor Up (circuit); Ironman (intermediate circuit); Revive Hi/Lo; Fire-Up (total conditioning); Pilates; active older adult cardio/strength; and deep and shallow water exercise.

*Pre-registration is required for a PeeWee Sports Sampler, for ages 2-4. The event will be held in the small gym on the first Tuesday of the month and will concentrate on primary skills of each sport offered in Youth Super Sports. A special character development activity also will be included, as well as a T-shirt for each participant. Cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

CASPER RECREATION DIVISION

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. Lunch Hour Basketball continues from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Participants are asked to bring an extra pair of non-marking court shoes. Admission is a Rec Center pass or $2 daily admission fee. Info: 235-8383. Ice Arena: 235-8484.

*Drop-In Open Gyms for basketball and volleyball continues at area schools. Organized team practices are not allowed. Participants must bring clean non-marking shoes to wear while playing. Everyone must register and present their privilege card to participate. High School and Adult Volleyball are held from 6:30-10 p.m.: Monday at Southridge Elementary and Thursday at Westwood Elementary. Basketball is restricted by age levels: 6:30-7:30 p.m. for grades 4-6; 7:30-8:30 p.m. for junior high; and 8:30-10 p.m. for high school and adults: Monday at Sagewood Elementary; Tuesday at McKinley and Manor Heights elementaries; Wednesday at Sagewood and Crest Hill elementaries; and Thursday at McKinley Elementary.

*Registration deadline is March 31 for the inaugural "Pass, Shoot and Score" 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament, scheduled April 15-17. Slots are open for skaters ages 9 and older; participants may register as individuals or teams. Divisions will be set according to current USA Hockey Age Classifications for Squirts, Pee Wees, Bantams, Midgets and Adults. Other rules apply.

*Registration continues for a Comedy Improv class for ages 11 and up, taught by Casper Children's Theatre instructors Becky Morris and Renee Naquin.The class has begun; class size is limited. Students will learn the fundamentals of improvisational comedy while preparting for three performances of live comedy improv for the public, "Comedy Prescription! Laughter for What Ails You," April 22-24. All classes and performances will take place at CCT, Commissary Mall, 138 S. Kimball St.

AT CASPER COLLEGE

125 College Drive. To register, call 268-2100 or toll-free (800) 442-2963.

*CC Adult Basic Education/GED Center is located in Werner Technical Center Room 115. Spring hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday & Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday & Friday; and 1-8 p.m. Wednesday. Casper Workforce Center, 851 Werner Court, Suite 121, is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon Friday. A mandatory new student orientation will be held each Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 1 and 6 p.m. at the ABE/GED Center. Info: 268-2230.

*CC Goodstein Foundation Library hours: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and 2-10 p.m. Sunday.

*Tate Geological Museum, at the south end of campus, is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Museum tours are available with advance notice. Reservations are required for the monthly Tate Saturday Club, which has junior and advanced sessions. Fees charged. Info: 268-2447 or toll-free (800) 472-2963, ext. 2447.

*Tickets go on sale March 17 for "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds," scheduled at 7:30 p.m. March 25-26, 29-31 and April 1-2 in the Black Box Theatre, Gertrude Krampert Theatre Complex. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for ages 18 and under for Friday-Saturday shows and $10/$18 for Tuesday-Thursday. The box office is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and one hour before each performance; or by calling 268-2500 or toll-free (800) 442-2963, ext. 2500.

*The 22nd annual Women's History Celebration will be held from 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 17 on the first floor of CC Goodstein Foundation Library. At 3 p.m., a lecture, "Nellie Garrett Lockhart (1874-1959): A Black Woman's Story in Context," will be presented by her great-granddaughter, R. C. Johnson.

*Registration deadline is March 18 for "Beginning Grant Writing," which begins on March 19. The class is designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations who want to write successful grant proposals to local, state and national foundations; in-service and pre-service teachers and social workers. Instructor will be adjunct English teacher and retired CC grant writer Shirley Jacob.

*Registration deadline and a deposit is required by March 28 for a summer class, "Yellowstone Experience," scheduled June 4-12 at the Pine Edge Cabins in Silver Gate, Mont. Course work includes CC classes, "Creative Writing in the Wild," "Yellowstone Field Science" and "Outdoor Living Skills." Leaders will be English instructor Terry Rasmussen and biology instructor Will Robinson. Participants must provide their own transportation to and from the cabin site. Tuition fees and other rules apply. Info: Rasmussen, 268-2480; Robinson, 268-2350; toll-free for either instructor, (800) 442-2963.

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PREPARATION (VITA)

Tax returns will be prepared electronically and e-filed at no cost to senior citizens, low-income taxpayers, and college students. Info: Jamie Robert, Internal Revenue Service, 261-6370, ext. 223; or Cheryl VonRiesen, 265-6917.

*In Casper College Thorson Business Building Room 404: Through April 15, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays and 7-9 p.m. Mondays.

*At Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St.: Through April 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays.

CONSIGNMENT & THRIFT SHOPS

*Joshua's Storehouse, 1700 W. First St. (behind NAPA Auto Parts), a volunteer, nonprofit distribution center, seeks volunteers as well as donations of canned goods, cereal, and other non-perishable food items for food boxes. Clothing, shoes, household goods, bedding and other items, and Bibles are given free to those in need. Financial donations are appreciated. Info: 265-0242.

*The Salvation Army Thrift Store is located at 1230 E. Yellowstone. Donations are accepted at this location; do not leave anything on the dock before or after hours of operation.

*Rescued Treasures, 330 N. Durbin St., an outreach ministry of the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission, is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Proceeds are used to help the poor and homeless. Info: 577-7793.

*The Methodist Thrift Shop, 221 W. First St., is open 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Saturday. Closed through March 19 for cleaning and restocking with spring inventory. All proceeds returned to area needy. Donations gratefully accepted. Info: 234-6611.

*Poverty Resistance Thrift Shop, 450 S. Wolcott, is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. The non-profit organization provides clothing, food and other items to low-income families. PRI is seeking donations of men's work clothing, boots, and hard hats. Info: 232-8725.

*St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 301 E. H St., is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Items include adult & children's clothing and small household goods. All proceeds benefit Interfaith, Seton House, Holy Cross Food Bank and St. Anthony's Northside Center. Info: 237-2607.

*Bargain Basement, 1511 S. Melrose, is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Proceeds benefit Interfaith and Habitat for Humanity. Info: 265-4466.

GREATER WYO BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS

400 E. First St., Suite 310. Business hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment. Info: (307) 265-2227.

*The organization serves ages 5-16; participants may stay in the program until they graduate high school. The only requirement is the desire for an adult friend; services are free.

*Volunteers are needed to become big brothers or big sisters. Must be 18 years of age or a junior/senior in high school, with a 2.5 grade-point average and parental permission to participate.

CARENET PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTER OF CASPER

1746 S. Poplar St. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The center provides free pregnancy tests, education on abortion and alternatives to abortion, adoption and parenting support and post-abortion support. The Mommy and Me Program is an incentives-based mentoring program for pregnant women up to age 21. Diapers and formula are available on an emergency-needs basis. Appointments are requested by calling 473-2273.

CASPER EVENTS CENTER

Box office hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; first day of sales; and day of ticketed events. For ticket information, call 577-3030 or toll-free (800) 442-2256.

*March 18-20, Central Wyoming Homebuilders' Association Home and Garden Show. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

*Bone Thugs n' Harmony and Tech N9ne will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 28. Adult content; parental discretion advised. All tickets are $25; seating in the stands is reserved and floor seating is general admission.

*Elvis Costello and the Imposters' "The Monkey Speaks His Mind" Tour stops at 7:30 p.m. April 13. Reserved seating is $29.50 and $39.50.

WYOMING SCIENCE ADVENTURE CENTER

Third floor of the Nicolaysen Art Museum, 400 E. Collins. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $2 for adults and $1 for ages 12 and under. Members are admitted free. Info: 261-6130.

NICOLAYSEN ART MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER

400 E. Collins Drive. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Discovery Center admission is free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Info: 235-5247.

*Part-time volunteers are needed in several different areas of the museum. Info: Carmen, 235-5427.

*Through April 3 in the Hallway Gallery, selected works by Casper College Visual Arts Department students include paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and metalsmithing.

*"Open Ground: New Regional Sculpture" and "A Celebration of Quiltmaking" run through March 20. "Open Ground" features the works of Virginia Folkestad, Lorre Hoffman, Kate Hunt, Phoebe Knapp and Patrick Marold. The quilting exhibit features "Innovations New Works by the Front Range Contemporary Quilters" and "Tradition and Heritage: Treasures from the Wyoming Pioneer Museum."

NATRONA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

307 E. Second St. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Bob Goff Memorial/Mills Branch Library hours: 1-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 1-5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Mark J. Davis/Edgerton Branch Library hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; 1-7 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Info: 237-4935.

*Volunteers are needed to help check shelves, put books in order, and identify those in need of repair. To participate in "Adopt a Shelf," call 237-4935, ext. 129.

*Through March 19, Friends of the Library's 34th annual Used Book Sale.

*Free computer classes have resumed this month in the new Tech Center. A complete schedule for the next three months is available at (www.library.natrona.net). Space is limited and registration is required. Scheduled classes: "Intro to Internet," today, 10 a.m.-noon; "Intro to Word," March 17, noon-2 p.m.; "Intro to E-mail," March 21, 1-3 p.m.; "Intro to Online Library Research," March 24, 10 a.m.-noon.

*March 19, 3:30 p.m., Metro Coffee Co. Saturday Afternoon Book Club.

GLENROCK BRANCH LIBRARY

518 S. Fourth St., Glenrock. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday & Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Info: (307) 436-2573.

CASPER ARTIST'S GUILD

Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, West Wind Gallery, 1040 W. 15th St. Admission is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Info: 265-2655.

*Open Studio in any medium is offered from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays. All artists are welcome.

*Life drawing sessions are offered from 7-10 p.m. Mondays. Fee charged. Info: Bob Odell, 235-5408.

*Portrait classes are offered from 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Cost is $5 per session. Info: Marj Haass, 234-4775.

*Through March 19, Roosevelt High School Show; reception today.

*March 21-April 1, Kelly Walsh High School Show; reception March 22.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL WYO

The organization encompasses the Glenrock, Douglas, Shoshoni and Casper areas. Memberships are $10 per year and are waived for military families.

*Greater Casper Branch, 1701 E. K St., Casper. Through March 31, club member hours: 2:30- 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; full days (no school), 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; summer hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Club business hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; program support office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. A free after-school snack and free dinners at 6 p.m. are offered to club members. After-school and daily programs: Project Learn; technology lab; arts; games room; teen room; recreation and fitness: instructed sessions in two gymnasiums for after-school recreation, lifetime sports and tournaments, as well as evening sports leagues. These include basketball, indoor soccer, and cheerleading for grades K-6; Ultimate Flag Football for grades K-4; Nike summer basketball league for junior-high through college players; volleyball for grades 3-6; and T-ball for ages 4-8. Sports league fees are generally $25 for 7-8 week seasons. Info: 235-5694.

*Program Support Center, 1701 E. K St. Info: 234-2456.

*Glenrock Branch, 412 S. Fourth St. Info: 436-7588.

*Fathers' Initiative is a roundtable discussion, concerning difficult issues in a safe, non-threatening environment, from 6:30-8 p.m. March 21 at Greater Casper Branch. Educational speakers will continue the discussions on March 28 and April 4 and 11. Fathers will be paid $20 per session. Info: Kim, 234-2456.

*Registration deadline is March 22 for Youth Volleyball League, open to all boys and girls in grades 3-6; and Junior-High Girls' Volleyball League, open to grades 7-9. All games will be held at the Greater Casper Branch. Other rules apply. The season runs March 28-April 28. All participants must be members of the Boys and Girls Clubs; league fees are $20 per person. Info: Derek DeBoer, 235-5694.

*The Boys and Girls Clubs host "Sweet 16" post-season youth basketball tournaments for boys in grades 5-6. All players on a roster must be representatives of their respective elementary schools. Other rules apply concerning player/coach eligibility. The tournament is limited to the first 16 teams to register in each grade level: deadeline for grade 5 is March 25 and grade 6 is April 1. All games will be held at the Greater Casper Branch. Cost is $50 per team, with a 3-game guarantee for all registered teams. Grade 5 tournament is April 2-3; grade 6 tournament is April 9-10. Info: Derek DeBoer, 235-5694.

clubs & meetings

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.

OSLC MEN'S BREAKFAST GROUP

Our Saviour Lutheran Church men meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Platte River Restaurant, 321 E. E St. New participants welcome. Info: 237-9087.

CDCNC BOARD

6:45 a.m., Child Development Center of Natrona County, 2020 E. 12th St. Board meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 235-5097.

TOPS MEETINGS

* No. 35: 6:45-8 a.m., 1st Presbyterian Church, Eighth & Wolcott. New members welcome. Info: 237-3880 or 265-2085.

* No. 162: Christ United Methodist Church, 1868 S. Poplar St. Weigh-in at 8 a.m., meeting at 8:30 a.m. Info: 266-3363 or 266-4748.

* No. 299: 9 a.m., Fourth & Midwest, Mills. Info: 235-1249.

* No. 86: 6 p.m., Evansville Senior Center, Third & Curtis, Evansville. Info: 473-7060.

CASPER DAY CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT BOARD

7 a.m., 2020 E. 12th. Info: 235-5097.

CASPER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEES

500 N. Center St. Winter hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Reservations are required for all meetings/events by calling 234-5311.

*Today, noon, Petroleum Club. Sports and Attractions.

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

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

*10 a.m. & 8 p.m. (closed), 328 E. A St. Eastsiders.

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

*6:30 p.m., 917 N. Beech.

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

*8 p.m., 615 W. Deer (downstairs), Glenrock.

*8:23 p.m., 148 Copper, Evansville.

TELEPHONE PIONEERS

11:30 a.m., Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Luncheon followed by business meeting at noon. Speaker: A representative from the Wyoming Medical Center pharmacy. All members and/or partners are welcome; bring another member, if possible. Please wear something green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Also, remember non-perishables for Holy Cross Center. Info: 234-2575.

TOASTMASTERS PIONEER CLUB NO. 97

Noon, Petroleum Club. Lunch is available. Info: 237-9523.

LIONS CLUB OF CASPER

Noon, Parkway Plaza. Info: 234-7316.

CHAPTER Y, P.E.O. SISTERHOOD

12:45 p.m. home of Darlene Klammer, 3833 S. Poplar. Info: Margo Everett, 266-5231.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

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

'THE CASPER CONNECTION' HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP

6-7 p.m., Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Info: Annie, 267-4182; or Michelle, 267-0911.

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF CENTRAL WYO

7 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center Support Services Building, Auditorium B, 1200 E. Third St. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Breast-feeding mothers, pregnant women planning to breast-feed, or other women wanting more information are invited to attend. Babies are welcome. Info: Monique, 358-9623.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP

7 p.m. 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. 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.

WESTERN HERITAGE COWBOY CHURCH

Western Heritage Cowboy Church meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the building across from Mills Fire Hall on Fourth Street. Services are open to the public and casual dress is the code. Info: Stanley and Daphney Adams, 265-5455.

SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS

7 p.m., 309 N. McKinley. Info: 265-8590.

AL-ANON

Info: 266-9578.

*7-8 p.m., 123 W. First St., enter door at corner of First and David streets. "Stepping Stones to Recovery" family group meeting. Non-smoking.

*7:30-8 p.m., 328-1/2 E. A St. (upstairs). 12-step Study Group beginners' meeting. 8 p.m., 12-step Study Group Sharing; beginners welcome.

*8 p.m., 615 W. Deer, Senior Citizens' building, Glenrock.

EAST CASPER VOLLEYBALL CLUB

7 p.m., Sagewood Elementary gym.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

7:15 p.m., 442 W. Collins. Info: 234-1348.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

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

*8 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St., 12-24 Club, closed, non-smoking, women's meeting; 904 N. Durbin, closed, smoking topic and discussion.

Upcoming

CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION BUSINESS TRAINING

CDA, a non-profit organization designed to help small, women- and minority-owned construction businesses, sponsors business training on March 17. From 8 a.m.-noon, Nora Lyon of Wyoming Department of Transportation, leads "Doing Business with WYDOT and DBE Program Contract Regulations." Cost is $35. From 1-5 p.m., Mark Janicek of WYDOT presents "Expedite Bidding System." Cost is $35. Both classes are offered for a $50 package; training is free to CDA members. Seating is limited. Info: (307) 778-3968 or (307) 472-6373.

BIRD IDENTIFICATION CLASS

March 17, Audubon Center at Garden Creek, 101 Garden Creek Road. Audubon Wyoming and Murie Audubon Society co-sponsor a Bird ID class, focusing on birds likely to be seen during March at Grey Reef/Alcova Lake areas. A follow-up field trip is scheduled March 19 for Grey Reef/Alcova. To register, call Bruce Dudley, 473-1987.

CASPER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEES

500 N. Center St. Winter hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Reservations are required for all meetings/events by calling 234-5311.

*March 17, 5-7 p.m., Paradise Valley Golf Club, 70 Magnolia. Business After Hours.

*March 18, 11:30 a.m., Petroleum Club. Government Affairs.

WYO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Unless otherwise noted, all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Natrona County High School's John F. Welsh Auditorium. A pre-concert talk will be given at 6:30 p.m. Info: 266-1478.

*March 17, 5:30 p.m., Durham Hall of Aley Fine Arts Center, Casper College. Maestro Jonathan Shames presents "Musical Conversations." Special guest is Fred Taylor.

*March 19, "An American Celebration" features Fred Taylor of Casper, who was commissioned by WSO to write a special symphony, which he titled "Symphony for America." It is dedicated to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.

*April 16, "Joyful Finale" features Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and four guest soloists. This concert will be presented in Lander at 2 p.m. April 17 as part of the "re-Grand Opening" of the city's new auditorium.

STAGE III COMMUNITY THEATER

The Reduced Shakespeare Company presents "The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)," a comedic version of the bard's plays in the tradition of Monty Python, at 7 p.m.March 17-19 and 2 p.m. March 6 and 13 in Stage III Community Theatre, 900 N. Center St. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens and are available at Grant Street Grocery, Metro Coffee Co. and Western Grill; or at the door. Season ticket-holders may call 234-0946 for reservations.

CASPER ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR'S CLUB

March 17, 7:30 p.m., Wyoming Oil & Gas Building, King Boulevard off 13th Street. General meeting; attendees are asked to wear green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The executive board meets at 3:30 p.m. March 17 at the home of Betty Hazen. Reminder: 2005 membership renewal is past due. Info: 265-5664. Members who need transportation to meetings may call 234-5758.

CASPER CHILDREN'S THEATRE

Casper Recreation Center and Casper Children's Theatre "Not Ready for Bedtime Players" present William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing FOR KIDS" at 7 p.m. March 18-19 and 2 p.m. March 20 at CCT in the Commissary Mall, 138 S. Kimball St. Tickets are $3 for children ages 12 and under and $5 for adults and are available in advance at T-Rose Stamps Etc. at Beverly Shopping Center; or at the door. A Renaissance Faire will be held in the lobby an hour before each show time. Tickets are 50 cents each, with each activity priced at four tickets are less. All fair proceeds benefit a building fund for a new combined facility for CCT and The Science Zone (formerly the Wyoming Science Adventure Center). Info: 473-8470.

LABYRINTH PRAYER PATH

The Labyrinth at St. Anthony's Parish Center, 642 S. Wolcott St., will be available for walking during Lent: Today and March 18-19 and 25-26. Hours: 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays and 8-11 a.m. Saturdays. People from all faith communities are welcomed. Info: Joan Anderson, 472-3720.

GLENROCK LION'S CLUB GOLD MEDAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

March 19-20, Glenrock High School gymnasium. The 65th annual event features 12 games with 9 a.m. start times on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. The championship game kicks off at 4 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students. A 3-Point Contest will be offered Saturday night and Lucky Free-Throw contests are planned at each half-time. All proceeds benefit state and local Lions' Club activities.

CASPER PLANETARIUM

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: $25 for 25 or fewer and $1 per person for 26 or more; reservations are required. Info: 577-0310.

*March 19, 7 p.m. "Light Years from Andromeda."

*Special laser shows are $5 per person: March 24 & 26, 7 p.m. "Legends of the Night Sky." March 25-26, 8 p.m. "Dark Side of the Moon."

*Reservations are required for the "Young Galileo Project," scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from March 29-April 26. The program is open to grades 6 and up; fee is $25 per student.

MEDITATION SESSIONS

Sundays, 1 p.m., Christian Science Church, Fourth and Grant streets. Sessions are free and open to the public. Info: Jo Koch, 234-3814.

KWHS CLASS OF 1985 REUNION COMMITTEE

March 20, 6 p.m., 451 W. 18th St. Anyone interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Updated addresses or information on classmates is welcomed. The reunion is scheduled for Aug. 12-14. Info: Melinda, 265-3011.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL

*Morning Tour Club No. 2503 meets at 6:30 a.m. Mondays in the garden area of the Radisson Hotel. Breakfast is available. Info: 234-0158.

*Pathfinder Club No. 8593 meets at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the second-floor conference room of Wyoming Financial Center. 400 E. First St. Info: 235-2956.

*Pioneer Club No. 97 meets at noon Wednesdays at the Petroleum Club. Lunch is available. Info: 237-9523.

AL-ANON

"Monday Noon Brown-Baggers" meets at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 701 S. Wolcott.

FRIENDS & NEEDLES QUILT CLUB

March 21, 6 p.m., Quilt-n-Things, Beverly Plaza Shopping Center, 2113 E. 12th St. Meetings are the third Monday of the month. Fat quarters are exchanged, a quilting technique is shared, and refreshments are served. Quilters of all ages and abilities are welcomed. Info: Tana or Louise, 266-5894.

NAMI-CASPER

March 21, 6:30 p.m., 133 W. Sixth St. Speaker: Casper College counselor Joanne Theovald, MSW, on eating disorders. The organization, which is a support group and informational source for families and friends of those with mental illness, meets on the third Monday of the month.

EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP

March 21, 6:30-8 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center support services building Auditorium A, 1200 E. Third St. Info: Marilyn Fletcher, 237-5316.

CIVIL AIR PATROL CADETS

Meetings are 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Star Lane Center, west of Poplar on First Street. Boys and girls ages 12-18 participate in search and rescue activities, aerospace education, leadership training, and preparation for U.S. Air Force service as part of the mission of the Civil Air Patrol, the Air Force volunteer auxiliary. Those ages 18-21 may continue as cadets or may become senior CAP members. Web site: (www.manicaltitude.net/cap).

CASPER CHESS CLUB

Tuesdays, 6:30-10 p.m., St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 400 Country Club Road. Info: Dan Tanner, 234-3797.

TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY CONGRESS

March 23-24, Radisson Hotel. The Wyoming T2/LTAP Center hosts the 10th annual event. Registration fee of $40 includes breakfast both days, lunch, refreshments, and conference materials. Various manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors will showcase their products and services. Info: toll-free (800) 231-2815.

WYO TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings take place in the WTA office complex and are open to members and other interested persons. Info: 234-1579.

*The WTA Council of Safety Supervisors sponsors a seminar on March 23 at the Parkway Plaza concerning "Accident Investigation." Instructor is Norris Hoover of Fay Engineering Corp. Class size is limited; fee charged.

*March 29, 1 p.m. WTA Council of Safety Supervisors will meet. Highway Watch Training will be provided to all attendees following the regular business meeting.

*March 30, 1 p.m., Holiday Inn on the River. WTA Board of Directors will meet.

EASTER EGG HUNT

March 26, 11 a.m., Washington Park. All children of Casper ages 6 months-11 years are invited to attend. Sponsors are Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 991 and its Ladies Auxiliary and VFW Post No. 9439 and its Ladies and Men's auxiliaries.

VERN & RITA DAVIS

March 26, 7-10 p.m., Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Admission to the dance is $3. No smoking or alcohol.

'WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD' CELEBRATION

April 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunrise Shopping Center. Nutrition and Child Development Inc. hosts the fifth annual event, which is free and open to the public. A variety of booths from various community programs and organizations will feature free crafts, games, and activities for children and their families. Parents may learn about services and programs available in the Casper area. Dr. Deon Zeitner of Central Wyoming Optometric Center will provide free vision screenings. Displays in the front parking lot will include heavy-equipment and police and rescue vehicles; the Casper Fire Department "Get Out" firehouse. Beginning at 11 a.m., free Pepsi, Blimpie's sandwiches and Domino's pizza will be served.