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Natrona County Public Library events

* A book discussion over "The House on Mango Street" will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. All events are held in the Crawford Room at Natrona County Public Library unless otherwise noted; Info: 237-4935.

Epilepsy Support Group

* There will be a meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. tonight at 1200 E. Third, in Auditorium A. The topic will be Updates on Medications. Info: 237-5316.

Outdoor Women of Wyoming

* The Outdoor Women Of Wyoming will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse behind Fort Casper. The evening's program will be presented by Wyoming Game and Fish's, Robin Kepple, who will speak on Public Access to Private Land. Info: 235-1730.

BackCountry Horsemen

* The Pathfinder BackCountry Horsemen of America Club is having their monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in room 109 of the Life Science Building on the Casper College campus.

P.E.O., Chapter G meetings

* There will be a meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Laurie Christopherson. Info: 266-4908.

Clubs & meetings

NAMI Family-to-Family Classes

* Program classes will be held at the Nami office, 133 W. Sixth, from 6:30-9 p.m. Registration required and you must have a family member or loved one with mental illness. Classes are free. Topics will be: today, Symptoms of Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Getting through Critical Periods of Crisis; Sept. 25, Subtypes of Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder, and OCD; Oct. 2, Brain Biology Basics; Oct. 9, Problem Solving Workshop; Oct. 16, Medication Review; Oct. 23, Empathy: Inside Mental Illness; Oct. 30, Communication Skills Workshop; Nov. 6, Self Care; Nov. 13, Rehabilitation: Making Choices for Recovery; Nov. 20, Fighting Stigma: Advocacy; Nov. 27, Evaluation, Certification, and Celebration. Info: 234-0440.

TOPS

* #246 WY meets at 5:30 p.m. at the new Oil and Gas Commission Building, 2211 King Blvd.

Toastmasters

* Morning Tour Club No. 2503, 6:30 a.m., Ramkota Inn garden area. Info: 234-0158.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

* 6 p.m., 136 Wolcott St. (basement), Spiritual (Big Book Study), smoking.

* 7 p.m., 615 W. Deer St. (downstairs), Glenrock, nonsmoking.

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

Al-Anon

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

Narcotics Anonymous

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

* 8 p.m., 4700 N. Poplar St., church basement. Open, nonsmoking topic and discussion meeting.

* 8 p.m., 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St., Open, nonsmoking topic and discussion meeting.

* Info: 266-7154, Wyoming hotline: (866) 315-1861; Web site: www.wyomingna.org.

Quilters

* Friends and Needles Quilt Club, 6 p.m., Quilt-n-Things, Beverly Plaza Shopping Center, 2113 E. 12th St. Fat quarters are exchanged, a quilting technique is shared, and refreshments are served. Quilters of all ages and abilities are welcome. Info: Tana or Louise, 266-5894.

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.

Volunteer Income Tax Preparation

* 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St.

ACC

* 7-10 p.m., at Dave Dart's N Billiards. Meet to play cribbage. All skill levels welcome. Info: 234-4893 or 797-4313.

Coming Up

Natrona County Public Library events

All events are held in the Crawford Room at Natrona County Public Library unless otherwise noted; Info: 237-4935.

* Sept. 19, 4 p.m., the Teen Writers' Club will meet.

* Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m., the Vietnam film discussion series will be held.

* Sept. 27, from 3:30-5 p.m., Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! (for Teens) will be held.

* Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m., the Vietnam film discussion series will be held.

* Oct. 3, 4 p.m., the Anime Club will meet.

* Oct. 4, 4 p.m., an After School Program for grade school ages will be held.

* Oct. 4, from 6-7:30 p.m., a Cent$ible Nutrition class will be held.

* Oct. 5, 5 p.m., Ann Morris, a children's author will be at the library.

* Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m., Musical Conversations will be held.

* Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., the Vietnam Film Discussion Series continues.

* Oct. 6, 2 p.m., a School's Out Movie will be shown.

* Oct. 10, from 7-9 p.m., Poetry Slam will be held at Metro Coffee.

* Oct. 11, 4 p.m., an After School Program for grade school ages will be held.

* Oct. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m., a Cent$ible Nutrition class will be held.

* Oct. 12, 6 p.m. the Vietnam Film Discussion Series continues.

* Oct. 13, from 4-6 p.m., "An Unfortunate End" for grade school ages will be shown.

* Oct. 15-21, Teen Read Week at the library.

* Oct. 16, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. a Teen Zone Open House will be held.

* Oct. 17, 4 p.m., the Teen Writers' Club will meet.

* Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., the Independent Film: "Anytown, USA" will be shown.

* Oct. 18, 4 p.m., an After School Program for grade school ages will be held.

* Oct. 18, from 6-7 p.m., a Cent$ible Nutrition class will be held.

* Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m., the Vietnam Film Discussion Series continues.

* Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Get Active! Meet Authors will be held in the Teen Zone. All ages are welcome.

* Oct. 20, from 4-5:30 p.m., Get Active at the Peak: Rock Climbing for Teens.

* Oct. 21, from 9 a.m.n5 p.m., the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will take place.

* Oct. 22, from noon-5 p.m., the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will take place.

* Oct. 25, 4 p.m., an After School Program for grade school ages will be held.

* Oct. 25, from 6-7:30 p.m., a Cent$ible Nutrition class will be held.

* Oct. 26, 7 p.m., The library hosts Bunco Night for families.

* Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m., Spooky Storytime will be held.

Man to Man

* Sept. 19, 7 p.m., The Man to Man, Prostate Cancer Group Survivors will meet at the Highland Park Community Church, East entrance, 411 S. Walsh. Guest speaker will be Dr. Gail Zimmerman. Info: 577-4892, ext. 3 or 472-5491.

Chamber of Commerce events

Info and RSVP: 234-5311.

* Sept. 19, 4 p.m., there will be a Board Meeting at the Chamber.

* Sept. 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Chamber will host a Pandemic Flu Seminar at the Best Western Ramkota. Admission to the seminar is free.

* Sept. 21, from 5-7 p.m., Business After Hours will be held at the Holiday Inn on the River.

* Sept. 27, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Quarterly luncheon to be held at the Petroleum Club.

* Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., The Chamber will host a DOE Seminar at the Parkway Plaza. Admission is $15, and includes lunch.

* Sept. 30, 4 p.m., the Ranch City Party committee will host a silent auction at the Parkway Plaza. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. with dancing at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person.

P.E.O., Chapter O meetings

* Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., the home of Donna Roth, 404 Texas Place.

* Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., the home of Claranne Cannon, 1520 Kingsbury.

* Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., the home of Kathleen Sullivan, 2508 S. Poplar.

* Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., the home of Pat Kerns, 2646 E. 11th St.

* Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., the home of Jane Sizemore, 1665 Trojan Dr.

Stage III

* Sept. 21-23, at 7:30 p.m., Stage III will present John Patrick's comic farce, "A Bad Year for Tomatoes." The play is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors 65 and older and full-time students, and are available at Metro Coffee Company, Grant Street Grocery, and the Cadillac Cowgirl. Info: 234-0946 or www.stageiiitheatre.com.

Natrona County Genealogy Society

* Sept. 21, 7 p.m., there will be a meeting at the Senior Center on Fourth and Beverly. Business meeting will include a preview of this year's programs and collection of $10 membership dues. Katie Ahlstedt will present a program on the "Friendship Quilt" beginning at 8 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. Info: 265-0206.

A Work in Progress meets

* Sept. 21, 7 p.m., the writers' group, A Work in Progress, will hold its next meeting in the upstairs lounge at Moody Brews, 152 S. Center. The group is open to all who write or want to write. Info: 235-4789 or 267-2803.

Eagles #306 events

* Sept. 22, Rib Eye Charity Dinner from 6-8 p.m., with only 75 meals will be served. Dinner will be followed with a performance by the High Line Fever (Bruce Oakes) Band from 8 p.m.-midnight.

* Sept. 24, Sunday Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m.

* Sept. 29, Runaway Band will play from 8 p.m.-midnight.

National Guard meeting

* Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m., the Wyoming National Guard has scheduled a town meeting to update military personnel, community members, legislators, retirees, and families on current events within the Wyoming National Guard. The meeting will be held at the American Legion Post 2. Questions from attendees are encouraged. Light refreshments will be provided at no charge. Info: (307) 772-5229 or trudy.woodcock@wy.ngb.army.mil.

Japan Arts Day

* Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., The Consulate General of Japan in Denver, The Japan Foundation, Artcore, and NCSD #1 present Japan Arts Day, to be held at the John F. Welsh Auditorium at Natrona County High School, featuring a performance by Denver Taiko. Admission is free.

Casper Planetarium events

* Sept. 23 and 30 at 7 p.m., the Casper Planetarium, 904 N. Poplar, will host "Skywatchers of Africa." Hear African legends about the night sky from Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Swaziland. Admission is $2.50 per person. This program is not recommended for children under the age of six. Info: 577-0310

Beta Sigma Phi meetings

* Sept. 26, 6:15 p.m., the Epsilon Master Chapter members will host a dinner party for their Sister chapter, Laureate Lambda, at the home of Rose Wallace. There will be musical entertainment and a general meeting will follow. Info: 234-5619 or 472-5445.

NIC event

* Sept. 30, 6 p.m., The Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center will hold its 21st Annual Dinner and Auction Gala. This event is the museum's largest fund-raiser and social event of the year. The theme is "Wild Wooly Window Wingding" and features the auction of the window panels that were on display in the windows of the Townsend Hotel. Info: 235-5247.

Germans from Russia Group

* Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Program: Potluck dinner "October Fest" and music.

* Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. Program: Bring a batch of goodies and recipe for a tasting bee. Christmas Family Poem presented by Betty Sanders.

* Feb. 5, 2007, at 7 p.m. Program: Book review on old Russian book given by Irene Docktor and fill out program books.

All meetings are held at the Mills Senior Center. Info: 265-6528.

Daughters of the American Revolution

* Oct. 2, 12:30 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will meet for a luncheon at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 235-5557.

* Nov. 6, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Mr. Brian Carrico entitled, "Re-enacting in Historical Movies and TV." Info: 237-7320.

* Dec. 4, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Lt./Col. Peter Schmotzer entitled, "The ROTC Program at NCHS." Info: 237-7320.

* Feb. 5, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Heather Johnson entitled, Clogging and report on her trip to China." Info: 237-7320.

* March 5, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 237-7320.

* April 2, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Jacqueline Carrico entitled, "The Scotch Irish." Info: 237-7320.

* May 7, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Representative Dr. Tom Walsh entitled, "Overview of the 2007 Wyoming Legislature." Info: 237-7320.

* June 4, 2007, 12:30 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will meet for a luncheon at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 235-5557.

Chapter Y, P.E.O. meetings

* Oct. 4, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Bobby Jane Waldram, 1764 S. Conwell. Info: 234-4483. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Oct. 18, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Helen Sheppard, 1558 Westridge Ct. Info: 234-2134. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Nov. 1, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Margot Everett, 5420 S. Oak. Info: 266-5231. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Nov. 15, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Karen Donley, 1140 Ivy Lane. Info: 235-6341. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Dec. 6, noon, Social Meeting at the home of Karan Waldock, 2091 Linda Vista. Info: 266-2620. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Dec. 20, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Dyann Durst, 2020 S. Walnut. Info: 237-1334. Please call if you are unable to attend.

Quilters Anonymous

* Oct. 7, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the next meeting will be held at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, on Eighth and Beverly. All quilters are welcome. Info: 265-1182.

Wyoming Women's Expo

* Oct. 13-14, The Second Annual Wyoming Women's Expo will be held at the Casper Events Center, featuring motivational speakers, educational seminars, hands-on learning, shopping, product demonstrations, and more. Info: 235-7583.

Piece by Piece

* Oct. 13-14, A quilt show will be held by the Piece by Piece Quilt Club. The club meets the first and third Fridays of each month at Grace Lutheran Church on CY Ave. and Ash St. from 1-3 p.m. Info: 235-6454.

Newborns in Need

* Newborns in Need, a charity that specializes in the needs of premature and newborn babies that are sick or in crisis, will hold meetings from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 14, Nov. 11, and Dec. 9 at Lifesteps Campus, 1514 E. 12th St., in the Cafeteria Building "L." Info: 235-8592 or www.newbornsinneed.org.

P.E.O., Chapter G meetings

All meetings commence at 7:30 p.m. Info: 266-4908.

* Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., meeting at the home of Susan Griffith.

Wyoming Water and Waste meeting

* Oct. 18, 8 a.m., The Wyoming Water and Waste Advisory Board will meet at the UW Outreach Center, Room 106, 951 N. Poplar, to consider a rule proposal by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Division. The public is invited and encouraged to comment. An electronic copy of the proposed rule is available at deq.state.wy.us/shwd/. Info: (307) 777-8937 or (307) 777-7753.

Book Festival

* Oct. 19-21, The Equality State Book Festival will be held in Casper featuring presentations by two acclaimed authors, a banquet at 6 p.m. on Friday, reading sessions, and book sales. Tickets for the banquet, to be held at the Parkway Plaza, are on sale now and are $25 per person. The reading session, to be held in Duram Hall on the Casper College Campus, will be free and open to the public. Info: 268-2533, (800) 442-2963, ext. 2533 or www.equalitystatebookfest.com.

Casper Artists Guild events

* Oct. 20-22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tom Loepp will be presenting a workshop. Participants may use their choice of oil, watercolor, or pastel. Cost is $40 per day for members and $50 per day for nonmembers. Preregistration is necessary. Info: 265-2655.

Wyoming Heritage Foundation

* Nov. 16-17, noon, This year's Wyoming Heritage Foundation annual Forum will be held at the Parkway Plaza and Convention Center with a reception Thursday night and the program adjourning at 4 p.m. on Friday. Info: 577-8000 or wbya@qwest.net.

Red Cross classes

* American Red Cross of Natrona County, 318 W. "B" St. Preregistration and payment is required for all classes. Info: 237-8436.

Head Start

* Natrona County Head Start is now taking applications for three to five year-olds. 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.