Today

Historical celebration

8 a.m. to 7 p.m., National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, 1501 N. Poplar St. Admission is free during the center's third anniversary celebration. Special presentations will be offered, including pioneer-journal readings, fiddle and banjo music, and educational talks. Local author Levida Hileman will sign copies of her book, "In Tar and Paint and Stone: The Inscriptions at Independence Rock and Devil's Gate," from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 261-7780.

Chamber of Commerce

* 11:30 a.m., Casper Events Center. Cultural Affairs committee. Reservations are required by calling 234-5311.

Natrona County Public Library

* 11:30 a.m., Crawford Room. Organizational meeting for a free club for players of "Magic: The Gathering" who are in grades 6-12.

Clubs and meetings

Promise Keepers

* 6 a.m., Platte River Restaurant. Promise Keepers-Men of Integrity is open to men of all ages. Info: 235-4633.

Narcotics Anonymous

* 6:30 a.m., 359 W. Collins Drive (in back of store), closed, non-smoking topic and discussion meeting.

* Noon, 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St., open, non-smoking topic and discussion meeting; 8 p.m., open, non-smoking Book Study.

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

Friends of Lions

* Lions Club International Friends of Casper, 7 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays, Ramkota Inn.

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.

Golden K Kiwanis

* 10 a.m., Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St.

Wyoming Snowbirds

* Noon, HomeTown Buffet, Eastridge Mall. Info: 473-2522.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

* 7 p.m., 136 S. Wolcott St., Quick Fix.

* 7 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St. "Keep It Simple" registered AA meeting; non-smoking.

* 8 p.m., 917 N. Beech St.; 904 N. Durbin St., Traditions.

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

Daughters of Nile

* Zilah Club, 12:30 p.m., Casper Shrine Club. Refreshments, followed by meeting at 1 p.m.

NCHS/1950

* Natrona County High School class of 1950, 12:30 p.m., HomeTown Buffet. Monthly informal luncheon. Guests welcome.

Mercer House open classes

* 3:30-5 p.m., Baby Steps for parents and children through age 5; drop-ins welcome.

* 6-8 p.m. DUI Level I Education Class.

* Annex building, 435 CY Ave. Pre-requisites and fees may apply. Info: 265-7366.

MS support

* Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group, second Tuesday, 5:15 p.m., St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4700 S. Poplar St.. Enter on the north side; handicapped parking available.

Co-Dependents Anonymous

* 5:30 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 701 S. Wolcott St.. Info: 265-3110.

Pediatric cancer

* Pediatric Cancer Support Group, 6-9 p.m., 800 Werner Court, Suite 201. Dinner, 6-7 p.m.; meeting, 7-9 p.m. Info: 577-5727.

Casper Skeet Club

* 6 p.m., 700 JC Way, next to the Air Modelers Facility north of the Casper Events Center. Members and nonmembers welcome. Lessons available. Info: 234-6958.

Toastmasters

* Pathfinders Club No. 8593, 6:15 p.m., Chamber of Commerce office, 500 N. Center St. Info: 234-5362 (daytime); or 235-2956 (evenings).

Airmodelers

* Casper Airmodelers Association, 6:30 p.m., Airmodeler's Facility in front of the skeet club, 2000 E. Road. Info: 234-4360 or 265-3549.

Lions Club

*North Fort Caspar Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Platte River Restaurant. Info: 266-3313.

Casper Chess Club

* 6:30-10 p.m., St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 400 Country Club Road. Open to all. Info: 234-3797.

Astronomers

* Central Wyoming Astronomical Society, 7 p.m., Casper Planetarium, 904 N. Poplar St. The public is invited. Info: 258-6588.

Job's Daughters

* International Order of Job's Daughters Bethel 28, 7 p.m., Masonic Temple, 104 N. Center St. Info: 235-8652.

Gastric bypass

* Central Wyoming Gastric Bypass Support Group, second and Fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center support services building classroom A, 1200 E. Third St. Meetings are open to gastric bypass patients and anyone needing information on the procedure. Info: Tom and Ardy Fritts, 234-3858.

Parent support

* Support Group for Parents of Children with Behavioral or Emotional Needs, 7 p.m., Parent Resource Center, 500 S. Walsh Drive. Info: 577-0321.

Overeaters Anonymous

* 7 p.m., 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. Anyone having difficulty with food is welcome. Info: 267-6574 or 473-1157.

The Committee

* 7 p.m., Stage III Community Theatre, 900 N. Center St. Info: 234-0946.

Right to Life

* Natrona County Right to Life, 7 p.m., City Center Building, 100 W. B St. (across from Courthouse). New members welcome. Info: Cathy McQueen, 235-5418.

Rockhounds

* Natrona County Rockhounds Workshop, 7-10 p.m., 5211 Rambler, Mountain View Addition, Mills. Members and visitors welcome. Info: 237-8043.

Extension Club

* Evening Belles Extension Club, 7:30 p.m. at members' homes. Call 234-0240 for location. New members welcome.

Al-Anon

* 8 p.m., 328-1/2 E. A St. (upstairs). 12-step Study Group topic meeting; smoking allowed.

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.

Coming Up

ABE/GED

* Through Aug. 12, summer hours are available at the Casper College ABE/GED Center for those wishing to work on their general education or adult basic education skills. The ABE/GED Center is located in the Werner Technical Center on the CC campus; the Casper Workforce Center is located at 851 Werner Court, Suite 121. Hours for both: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon Friday. Through Aug. 11, the North Casper School portable classroom, 1014 Glenarm, offers help from 8-11:30 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Casper Planetarium

* Through Aug. 26, "Astro Mornings," 10:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday: "Wilbear's Adventure." 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, "Worlds in Motion"; 8 p.m., "Starwalk and More."

* 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; reservations are required. Info: 577-0310.

Casper Recreation Division

* Public skating sessions at Casper Ice Arena: 3-5 p.m. Mondays/Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays; 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Fridays; 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays; and 1-3 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $1.50 per person on weekdays and $2.50 per person on weekends. Skate rental is $1/$1.50 respectively.

* Info: Rec Center, 235-8383; Ice Arena, 235-8484.

Natrona County Public Library

* "Wednesday @ The Movies" for children will be presented at 2 p.m. Aug. 10, 17 and 24.

* A free presentation on "Wyoming's Rural Schools" will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11.

* 307 E. Second St. Unless otherwise noted, events are free and open to the public and take place in the Crawford Room. Info: 237-4935.

Marathon annuitants

* Aug. 10, 5 p.m., Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park. Meet for picnic. Info: 234-4219.