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PEO Chapter AC

* At 12:30 p.m., meet at the home of Carolyn Rhodes, 2024 Manor Dr.

Parent Resource Center

* From 7-8:30 p.m., the Parent Resource Center will host its monthly support group at the Parent Center, 500 S. Jefferson St. for parents who have children with ADHD or behavioral needs. Discussion on "Tips for Home and School." Free respite/child care available on site. Info: 253-4627.

Casper College

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

Man to Man

* At 7 p.m., the American Cancer Society's Man to Man group will meet at Highland Park Church. Use the NE double doors and go upstairs. Dr. Purviance of Rocky Mountain Oncology is this month's speaker.

Artcore

* At 7:30 p.m., Jazz Band Concert at Kelly Walsh High School.

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 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.

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

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

Disabled American Veterans H.J. Leik

* 7 p.m., VFW Post 9439, 1800 Bryan Stock Trail. Chapter #1 meets. Info: 266-1978.

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.

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.

Coming Up

PEO Chapter Y

* Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m., meet at the home of Bobby Jane Waldram, 1764 S. Conwell St.

La Leche League

* Nov. 19, 10 a.m., La Leche League of Central Wyoming will have a Baby Corner at St. Anthony's Parish Center, 642 S. Wolcott. Pregnant and nursing mothers are welcome to attend. Info: 473-8746, 472-3636 or 247-1077.

Trail Center

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

* Nov. 19, Riders in the Sky will hold a special performance and presentation at the Trail Center, which will be free to the public.

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

Artcore

* Nov. 19, 10 a.m., Artcore and National Historic Interpretive Center presents "Riders in the Sky" meet and greet,

* Nov. 19, 12:15 p.m., Bach's Lunch organ recital at First United Methodist Church.

* Nov. 19, 7:40 p.m., Artcore presents "Riders in the Sky" at Natrona County High School.

* Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Casper Youth Orchestra's concert at Kelly Walsh High School auditorium.

* Nov. 23, 3 p.m., University of Wyoming Dance presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream Ballet" at Kelly Walsh High School auditorium for free.

* Nov. 25, 3:30 p.m., Game On! for teens at Natrona County Library.

* Nov. 26, 12:15 p.m., Bach's Lunch organ recital at First United Methodist Church.

* Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., independent film showing at Natrona County Library.

PETA Tofurky

* Nov. 20, two women from PETA dressed as sexy and scantily clad "pilgrims" will hand out free Tofurky in downtown Casper as part of PETA's efforts to promote a vegetarian Thanksgiving.

Stage III

* Nov. 20-22, 7:30 p.m., Madam's Been Murdered, Tea Will Be Late at Stage III Community Theatre. Tickets are $12 adults, and $8 for seniors and students. Call 234-0946 for reservations.

Climate Change

* Free public Climate Change in Carbon Central lectures at Wheeler Auditorium, Room 103 of the Wold Physical Science Center at Casper College. Info: 268-2713 or 1-977-264-9930.

* Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m., what does climate change have to do with state finances. Gov. Dave Freudenthal will speak.

Women's Ag Symposium

* Nov. 20, 6 p.m., for 15 years, the Wyoming Women's Ag Symposium has educated and entertained rural women involved in agriculture. Join us at the Petroleum Club for a sandwich buffet and cash bar. At 7 p.m., author Paul Starrs will discuss ranching and how it fits into the "New West."

* Nov. 21, 8 a.m., the Symposium begins with registration at the Three Trails Room at the Casper Events Center. Cost is $20 including lunch. $25 after Nov. 14. At 9 a.m., keynote speaker is Karen McCaa, addressing the importance and power of a positive attitude. Lunchtime entertainment is Andy Nelson, cowboy poet and humorist. To register or for info: www.wywomeninag.org or 235-9400.

Casper College

* Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., Casper College Music Dept. presents Percussion Ensemble at the Aley Fine Arts Center in Durham Hall.

* Nov. 27, Men's Basketball: Thanksgiving Classic.

* Dec. 4-6, 10-13, the Madrigal Feaste will be held in the Black Box Theatre at the Gertrude Krampert Theatre Complex.

* Dec. 6, Jan. 24, Fe. 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.

* 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.

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.

* Nov. 20, week 13, Guilt.

* Nov. 27, no meeting due to Thanksgiving.

* 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.

Girl Scout

* Nov. 21, last day to register for the Christmas Toys Come Alive at Girl Scout Sleepover. Cost is $25. Register at 234-3505 or anna@gsmw.org.

* 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.

Paradise Valley Booster

* Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the Paradise Valley Booster Club Annual Craft Fair will be held at Paradise Valley School, 22 Magnolia. There will be many vendors so stop by and do a little shopping.

Dining Single

* Nov. 22, 6 p.m., Dining Single will take place at the Dragon Wall. Open to all single men and women. Reservations required. To reserve or for more info: 235-0384 or 235-7080.

NAMI

* From 6:30-9 p.m., NAMI's free education classes held. These classes are for persons with friends or family with a serious mental illness. The majority who complete these classes feel they have been "life changing." Pre-registration required. Register or info: 265-6173.

* Nov. 24, Evaluation, Certification, and Celebration.

NARFE

* Nov. 25, 12:30 p.m., Chapter #358 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will have a business meeting at Poor Boys Steak House in the Oak Room. This is a no-host luncheon. Speaker will be NASA Solar System Ambassador Jim Nations, who will share some of his favorite images of America's first half-century exploring the final frontier. Election and installation of officers scheduled. All members encouraged to attend.

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 O

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Casper Events Center

* 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. Info: 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

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.

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.