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Casper College

* From 4-6 p.m., free open house to introduce the lineup of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes for the 2009 spring semester held in the Gertrude Krampert Theatre lobby. Info: 268-2097.

* Through Feb. 26, Alex Kraft: Arterial Introspection exhibit on display at the Goodstein Gallery. Info: www.caspercollege.edu or 268-2100.

Artcore

* People who are interested in tap dance or percussion master classes for Rhapsody in Taps, call Artcore at 265-1564.

Clubs & meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous

* 6:30 a.m., 917 N. Beech, open, nonsmoking.

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

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

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

* 7 p.m., 520 CY Ave., Quick Fix (in back, basement), nonsmoking; 136 W. Eighth St., Keep it Simple, nonsmoking; Edgerton: 763 Center St., Serenity in the Oil Patch, smoking.

* 8 p.m., 917 N. Beech, nonsmoking; Douglas: 628 S. Richards #5, Loft Group, (12 x 12 Study), smoking.

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

Narcotics Anonymous

* 7 a.m., and noon, 136 W. 8th St., 12-24 Club. Open meetings, topic and discussion. Nonsmoking, wheelchair accessible.

* 8 p.m., 136 W. 8th St., 12-24 Club. Open meeting, book study. Nonsmoking, wheelchair accessible.

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

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary

* 7 p.m., VFW Post 9439, 1800 Bryan Stock Trail. Chapter #1 meets. Info: 473-2117.

Model Railroad Association

* From 8 a.m. to lunch time, 1356 N. Center. Central Wyoming Model Railroad Association. Bob Baden invites active, inactive and potential Model Train fans to come and participate. Come blow the whistle, ring the bell of a Model locomotive and operate a Model Train. Admission is free. Info: 234-7821.

Juvenile Diabetes Support Group

* From 7-8 p.m., Diabetes Care Center, 235 S. Washington St. Recipes, stories and support shared. Info: 577-8618.

Rockhounds Club

* 7-9 p.m., 5211 Rambler, Mountain View addition. Rock saws and polishing equipment are available for use. Info: 265-3187 or 234-5482.

Cafe Cares

* 12 p.m., Pub Room at Primrose, 1865 S. Beverly. Support group open to anyone in the community who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Participants should bring sack lunch, dessert will be provided. RSVP: 577-4832.

Coming Up

Marathon Annuitants

* Jan. 14, 9 a.m., Marathon Annuitants will meet for breakfast at Perkins Family Restaurant. Info: 234-4219.

Game & Fish Meeting

* Jan. 14, 7 p.m., the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will host a public meeting to discuss changes to Chapter 44 - Regulation for Issuance of Licenses, Permits, Stamps, Tags, Preference Points and Coupons at the Game and Fish Office, 3030 Energy Lane.

Artcore

* Jan. 14, 12:15 p.m., Bach's Lunch Organ Recital at First United Methodist Church.

* Jan. 15, Artcore's One-Act Play Competition deadline. Call 265-1564 with questions or for more information on the rules.

* Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m., Artcore presents The Muses at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.

* Jan. 16-18, 22-24, 7:30 p.m., Stage III Community Theatre presents Moonlight and Magnolias.

* Jan. 20, All State Music Festival Concert at Natrona County High School.

* Jan. 21, 12:15 p.m., Bach's Lunch Organ Recital at First United Methodist Church.

* Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., Artcore and Casper College Music Dept. presents Rhapsody in Taps at Natrona County High School.

* Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m., Wyoming Symphony Orchestra presents Chamber Orchestra - It's a Classic! at Natrona County High School.

* Jan. 28, 12:15 p.m., Bach's Lunch Organ Recital at First United Methodist Church.

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. Info: 235-3317 or 237-7333.

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

* Jan. 22, week 3, Feelings.

* Jan. 29, week 4, Anger.

* Feb. 5, week 5, Seeking Support.

* Feb. 12, week 6, Depression.

* Feb. 19, week 7, Alone or Lonely.

* Feb. 26, week 8, Communications.

* March 5, week 9, Parenting.

* March 12, week 10, Forgiveness.

* March 19, week 11, Trusting.

* March 26, week 12, Sexuality.

* April 2, week 13, Guilt.

* April 9, week 14, Spiritual Growth.

* April 16, week 15, Self-Esteem.

* April 23, week 16, Friendships/Relationships.

* April 30, session break, no meeting.

* May 7, Week 1, The Support Group.

* May 14, week 2, Stages of Grief.

* May 21, week 3, Feelings.

Wyoming Business Coalition

* Jan. 16, 12-3:30 p.m., a seminar being conducted by the Wyoming Business Coalition on Health will be held at the Petroleum Club, 1301 Wilkins Circle. The featured speakers will share their "secrets" to reducing healthcare costs and sick days while simultaneously improving employee health, productivity and morale. Seminar is free but pre-registration is required, as lunch will be served. Register by emailing your name and contact info to anneladd@bresnan.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.

Recreation Center

* Jan. 16-17, the Casper Invitational High School Race will be held at the Hogadon Ski Area. Info: 235-8499 or 235-8383.

* Jan. 16-19, the Team Wyoming Bantam A Tournament will be held at the Casper Ice Arena. Info: 235-8484.

* Jan. 17, the Winder Safe Kids Day will be held at the Hogadon Ski Area. Info: 235-8499 or 235-8383.

* Jan. 17-19, Hogadon Ski Area offers affordable packages to learn to ski or snowboard. Includes a full one-hour lesson, all your ski or snowboard gear, and a full day lift ticket. Geared to introduce first-time participants. Learn to Ski package is $30 and Learn to Snowboard is $40. Limited availability, reservations required. Info: 235-8499.

Casper College

* Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m., women's basketball game vs. Northwest College. 7:30 p.m., men's basketball game vs. Northwest College. Info: www.caspercollege.edu or 268-2100.

* Jan. 17, Homecoming festivities held in the Thunderbird Gym. Free chili at 2:30 p.m., giveaways and 50-50 raffle. Women's homecoming basketball game vs. Central Wyoming. 5 p.m., men's homecoming basketball game v. Central Wyoming. Admission to the games are $1 for everyone. Info: www.caspercollege.edu or 268-2100.

* Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Casper College District Board meeting in the Strausner Student Center in room CE 217.

* 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.

* Jan. 24, 3 p.m., women's basketball game vs. Air Force Prep. Info: www.caspercollege.edu or 268-2100.

* Jan. 29, 5:30-7 p.m., Casper College will recognize Martin Luther King Jr. and African American History Month with a soul food dinner in the Roberts Commons Cafeteria. Live music provided by the Casper College Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $8.50 in advance through Jan. 16 or $10 at the door, $7 for kids age 6-12 and free for kids age 5 and under.

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

* Feb. 27-28, March 3-7, 7:30 p.m., Shakespeare's powerful and famous tragedy, "King Lear" will be presented on the McMurry Mainstage of the Gertrude Krampert Theatre Complex. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 students 5-18. Tickets available for purchase Feb. 23 at the box office from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or calling 268-2500 or 800-442-2963 ext. 2500.

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

Behind the Glass

* Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Behind the Glass at Sunrise Shopping Center will have a sports card and collectibles show. Event is free to the public, and there will be tables filled with cards and collectibles from all sports from various vendors. Drawings for prizes held throughout the show and must be present to win. Info: 265-2133.

Jam Session

* Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19, 4-8 p.m., the Wyoming Blues and Jazz Society will have a jam session with local musicians at All That Jazz at the Parkway Plaza. Bring your instrument and join in, or just come to listen for free. Info: 259-8725, www.wyobluesandjazz.org.

PEO Chapter G

* Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m., meet at the home of Evelyn McDaniel. Dues will be collected.

* Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., meet at the home of DeeAnne Simonson.

* Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., meet at the home of Martha Rakestraw.

PEO Chapter AC

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

PEO Chapter Y

* Jan. 21, 1:30 p.m., meet at the home of Karen Donley, 1140 Ivy Lane.

PEO Chapter O

* Jan. 21, meet at the home of Rene Rickabaugh, 80 Magnolia. Social at 6:45 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

* Feb. 4, meet at the home of Susan Jacobson, 4431 Sunrise Dr. Social at 6:45 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Casper Events Center

* Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Broadway in Casper presents The Pajama Game. Tickets are $35, $40 and $45. For tickets or info: 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

* Jan. 23, 7 p.m., As I Lay Dying will perform in the Three Trails Summit Room at the Events Center. Opening the show will be Protest the Hero, The Human Abstract and My Children My Bride. Tickets are general admission, costing $20 in advance and $22 day of the show. For tickets or info: 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256, www.caspereventscenter.com or www.asilaydying.com.

* Jan. 25, 1:30 p.m., Playhouse Disney Live! will be stopping by the Events Center as part of its tour. Tickets are $20, $27, $34 and $47. Children who have reached their first birthday must have a ticket. For tickets or info: 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

* Jan. 30, 1-8 p.m., Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Great Rockies Sports Show will be held. This is designed for people who love the outdoors and the Wyoming Rocky Mountains. It is a fishing, hunting, boat & RV and a travel & vacation show. Tickets are $6 adults, $3 juniors ages 6-16 and free for kids age 5 and under. For tickets or info: 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256, www.caspereventscenter.com, (406) 580-3907 or www.greatrockiesshow.com.

* Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Monster Truck Winter Nationals return to Casper! Don't miss Big Foot, Get 'Er Done, Havoc, Dream Catcher, Amsoil Shock Therapy, and Sudden Impact and Arenacross Motorcycle Racing. Tickets are $27 reserved seats lower stands, $17 for curve end and $14 general admission upper stands.

NIC Museum

* Jan. 23, the Nic will host an opening reception, complete with artists' talks, for its three new exhibitions. Exhibitions are: "David Bradley: Restless Native, The Journey," "Next Generation," and photography and paintings by three local emerging artists. Free "members-only" talk will be given by Bradley from 5-6 p.m. in he McMurry Foundation Gallery. Opening reception begins at 6 p.m. and includes hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Opening reception is free to museum members and $10 to nonmembers. Info: 235-5247 or www.thenic.org.

* Jan. 24, 6 p.m., the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College will host the Second Annual Burns Dinner at the Nic Museum. Tickets are on sale through Jan. 14 for the traditional Scottish dinner and entertainment. Seating is limited and cost is $45 per person. Those with kilts are encouraged to wear them to the event. To make reservations or for more info: 268-2097.

* Jan. 30, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Lana Perrotti, the Nic's Artist-of-the-Month for January, will present a workshop titled "Into the Wild: Creating Still Life and Landscapes with Pastel." Perrotti will demonstrate traditional methods of pastel painting and individual instruction will be emphasized. Cost of workshop is $100 for museum members and $120 for nonmembers. List of supplies that participants should bring is available at the museum's front desk. Class size limited to 12, so register early. To register or for more info: 235-5247 or llyman@thenic.org.

Computer Classes

* Jan Burnett will be teaching computer classes at the Casper Senior Center Casper Lab, 1831 E. Fourth St. New choices of days and times, lower class costs. For information or registration, call 259-2869 or email djburnett7777@msn.com.

* Jan. 26, Feb. 2, March 23 & 30, Introduction to Computers.

* Feb. 5 & 12, Computer Keyboarding.

* Feb. 19 & 20 or April 6 & 13, Microsoft Excel Basic 2003.

* Feb. 23, April 2, E-Mail Basics.

* Feb. 26, March 5, April 4, Microsoft Word Basic 2003.

* Feb. 28, April 20 & 27, Introduction to the Internet.

* March 19 & 26, Microsoft Publisher 2003.

* March 21, Microsoft Word 2003 Intermediate.

* April 9 & 16, May 4 & 11, Digital Photography.

* April 30, May 7, Microsoft Excel 2003 Intermediate.

Fort Caspar Chapter

* 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.

NAMI

* Family to Family classes are for persons with loved ones who have a serious mental illness. The classes and all materials are free. Held on Mondays from 6:30-9 p.m. Pre-registration required. For information or to register: 333:5758 or 436-2697.

* March 2, class 1, Intro to family education.

* March 9, class 2, Symptoms of Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Mania, Schizoaffective Disorder, Getting through Critical Periods of Crisis.

* March 16, class 3, Subtypes of Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD; Co-occuring brain and addictive disorders; Telling our stories.

* March 23, class 4, Basics about brain biology and the causes of brain disorders.

* March 30, class 5, Problem solving workshop.

* April 6, class 6, medication Review.

* April 13, class 7, Empathy: Inside Mental Illness.

* April 20, class 8, Communication Skills Workshop.

* April 27, class 9, Self-Care.

* May 4, class 10, Rehabilitation; Making choices for recovery.

* May 11, class 11, Fighting Stigma; Advocacy.

* May 18, class 12, Evaluation, Certification and Celebration.

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.