Today's Events

Bikers Stadium Rally set

The first Bikers Stadium Rally will be held in Laramie through today, in connection with the University of Wyoming Cowboys' season opener against Appalachian State.

A poker run today features stops in Centennial, Riverside and Woods Landing.

For more information on the rally, call Geoff at (307) 399-0187.

Firefighters fill boots

Casper area firefighters will set up voluntary tolls at intersections throughout Casper, Mills and Bar Nunn this weekend as they celebrate 50 years of working with MDA to fight muscular dystrophy by participating in the fill-the-boot campaign.

In Bar Nunn, they'll be at the intersection of Salt Creek Highway and Wardwell Road, by the Mini Mart.

Casper, Mills and Natrona County firefighters will collect at a variety of locations.

This is a great way to help the community raise money for Jerry's Kids. Pepsi will donate water to firefighters while they collect and Mini Mart will donate beverages to the Bar Nunn firefighters, as well as provide coupons to give to those who donate to the boots.

For more information about fill-the-boot or other MDA efforts in Wyoming, call (307) 472-0755.

Corvette Roundup set

Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-5, Central Wyoming Corvettes hosts the Rocky Mountain Regional Corvette Roundup.

The event is open to all Corvette owners. They are looking forward to seeing many local Corvettes there. This is an NCCC-sanctioned event.

Today, an Autocross and Funkhana will be held at the Events Center, which the public is welcome to watch. A social hour and banquet for participants only will conclude events at the Parkway this evening.

For Corvette Roundup information, call 234-8799. Sponsors are welcome to join in the fun weekend.

Tom Reeder - 234-8799

Historic motorcycle racing today

The Wyoming Motorcycle Trials Association (WMTA) will be hosting an American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) National Vintage Trials competition today at the Mosteller Ranch off Hat Six Road east of Casper. Competition will begin for the vintage riders at approximately 9:30 a.m. today.

The modern bike riders will also be competing this weekend. They will ride in the afternoon today. There is no charge for spectators either day.

The Wyoming Motorcycle Trials Association is a Wyoming nonprofit corporation.

For more information, go to the WMTA Web site (www.geocities.com/twoftup).

Fred Martinson - 237-9036

Clubs

Parents of Murdered Children

Parents of murdered children meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Casper College Student Center, Room 207. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated for the families and victims of those who have died by violence. We are here to: 1. Provide ongoing emotional support needed to help parents and other survivors deal with the pain of their loss and facilitate the reconstruction of their lives. 2. To provide contact with similarly bereaved persons and establish self help groups that meet regularly. 3. To provide information about the grief process and the criminal justice system as they pertain to survivors of homicide victims. 4. To communicate with professionals about the problems faced by those surviving a homicide victim. 5. To increase society's awareness of the problems faced by survivors. Contact Karen Charvat at charvat@bresnan.net or at (307) 266-2576 for further information. We are getting a baby-sitter for the young ones for those folks who have children. Don't

let your fears control your destiny.

Grass drags approaching

Casper Snow Gypsies upcoming events: Sept. 25 is the annual Grass Drag Races at Bill Keith Ranch on 7 Mile and Zero Road. Registration is from 7 to 9 a.m. and races start at 10 a.m. Celebrity Challenge, Kitty Kat races, gate fee $2 per person.

Club meetings start at 7 p.m. at the Parkway Plaza starting on Oct. 7 and Nov. 4.

Nov. 26-27 is the gathering of putting our Christmas float together and the Christmas party is set for Dec. 3. Watch for more information in the Snowline if you're a member. Don't forget to pay your dues. For more information, e-mail (debbietitle@hotmail.com) with the subject "snowmobile."

GeoWives fall coffee Sept. 14

GeoWives will have their fall coffee on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Casper Petroleum Club from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The cost is $6, cash or check only. For more information, call Jeanne at 234-2877.

Antique show set

The Casper Antique and Collectors Club hosts the 56th Antique Show and Sale at the Fairgrounds Industrial Building, Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is Wyoming's oldest quality show, with reliable dealers from as many as nine states selling authentic guaranteed antiques and collectibles.

Admission is $2 for adults and youth over 15. Free discounted tickets may be found at the CY Avenue Antique Mall and Sunrise Shopping Center.

Proceeds from club events assist Wyoming museums & historical projects and provide antique and collectible books for libraries. As many as 42 such groups receive donations from the club each year.

Meetings, held the third Thursday of the month at the new Oil and Gas building, feature guest speakers sharing examples and information about their antique collections. Guests are always welcome.

M.H. Hennagin - icebug@coffey.com

Rec Sports

Coolest game in town wants you

Looking for something fun to do this winter? Put your family on the ice with Casper Hockey … It's fun, it's fast and it's very cool. Casper Amateur Hockey Club open registration for new skaters will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 8 a.m. to noon, in conjunction with the Goalkeepers Hockey Swap (come and get some great deals on used equipment), and the Robby Glantz Power Skating Clinic. Hockey is one of the best sports values in town, first time mini-mite skaters pay only $100 in fees and can rent most of their equipment for $35. Skaters ages 4 and up are welcome! For more information, please call Debi Collins at 265-6354 or Diana Anderson at 235-1585. Casper Hockey - the coolest game in town!

Mini cheerleaders needed

The Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming is currently accepting registrations for cheerleading squad members. Cheerleading squads are forming for youth in grades K-6 to cheer at midget football games. Squad members will meet no more than twice a week for practice, then will cheer for teams during the midget football season through October. Register by Sept. 10. Cost for the program is $25. All participants must be a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs which is $10 per year. Sign up now to reserve your spot.

For more information, call Derek DeBoer at 235-5694. Registrations can be picked up at the Boys & Girls Club at 1701 E. K St.

Derek DeBoer - 235-5694

Gymnastics classes begin

Join us at Wyoming Gymnastics Center for instruction in gymnastics. We have classes available for new and experienced gymnasts. Fall classes start Tuesday, Sept. 7. Parent/yot and preschool classes start on Sept. 13. For more information or to reserve a spot, please call the Wyoming Gymnastics Center at 266-3023.

Y says thanks to Tonkin Foundation

The Casper Family YMCA would like to thank the Tonkin Foundation for its recent allocation of funds to the Youth Sports Program. The generous donation will not only increase the quantity of sports offered, but also the quality of service provided to the youth within the community. A sample of the fruits of the donation can be seen this September and October as the Casper Y implements Indoor Floor Hockey for the first time. The support of the Tonkin Foundation is greatly appreciated in helping the YMCA build strong kids, strong families and a strong Casper community.

Trey Ransom - 234-9187

Learn-to-skate registration begins

Registration for fall learn-to-skate classes at the Casper Ice Arena are now open. All classes begin the week of Sept. 8. Classes for basic skills ages 3 and up are Monday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Beginning hockey and hockey skills development classes are offered Wednesday afternoon. Figure skating power stroking is Monday mornings and adult skating is Saturday mornings. Most classes meet once a week for six weeks.

For more information, call the ice arena at 235-8484.

Busy fall season for Casper darters

Fall season teams for the Natrona County Darting Association are now forming. This fall, the nine different venues can handle 26 teams. Entry level players are being accepted.

The 15th Annual Oil City Shootout will be held Sept. 10-12 at the Radisson Inn. Members get a special rate to play in all seven events.

For more information, call Bev Beadle at 234-0888 or Steve Schauss at 577-7276.

Nonprofit

Alzheimer's plans special evening

Alzheimer's Affiliation of Wyoming will hold its fourth annual dinner, dance and auction fund-raiser, Friday, Sept. 17. A very special evening is planned with local featured artist, James Reed. There will be a silent auction with his special piece "Together," created just for the event. The evening will start at 6 p.m. at the Casper Petroleum Club. Tickets are now on sale $25 per person or $45 per couple. Call for your reservations at 265-7960 or stop by the office, at the new location, 1953 E. A St.

Vera Knopik - director

Self-help starts Sept. 13

The Self Help Center Turning Point's Fall Series of 12-week workshops begins Monday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. with Auto know-how for ladies. Workshops are open to everyone and childcare is provided.

From 6:30-8 p.m. on Monday is Credit When Credit is Due and Anger Management.

Tuesday offers a great new workshop for families of children with disabilities and the service providers/teachers who work with them.

Wednesday's schedule is Triple P parenting classes, anger management for youth ages 10-16 and thinking for a change.

Two support groups - one for domestic violence and one for sexual assault - will be held on Thursdays, along with a home projects workshop.

For more information, call 237-4769. Call soon; space is limited.

Family needs help

Donations are requested for family of five that has run out of options. In July, George was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Thanks to a local organization, the family has been able to stay at a motel in the area, but once his treatment is over, they will have no place to go. This family has had nothing but bad luck. When things start looking up, something goes wrong. George has been offered a job in Rock Springs, but he will be unable to start for a month or so because of fatigue caused by treatment. George's wife has been his caregiver and unable to look for work. Any help will be greatly appreciated .George Hetland, P.O. Box 315, Farson, WY 82932.

J. Wright - 389-0604

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Comedy opens Stage III season

"Marrying Walt" by James Danek is the opening production for Stage III Community Theatre's 25th season. Walt and Mary live in a Florida retirement community. Their priest and good friend, Father Tom, asks them to serve as witnesses for their friends' marriage. Since they never got married themselves, Mary whisks Walt off to Las Vegas to get married by "Elvis."

Playing the role of Walt is Stage III favorite, Jeremy Patey. Stacie Dilts-Harryman returns as Mary, and is joined by Dawn Anderson as Randee and Jamison Lee Lemke as Lory. Completing the cast are Clif McCrady as Father Tom, Donna Fisher as the nosy neighbor Jackie, and Zachary Schneider as the taxi driver. "Marrying Walt" is directed by Pat Pulitzer, with assistance by Casie Harris.

"Marrying Walt" is sponsored by Hilltop National Bank and plays Sept. 10-11, 17, 18, 23-25 at 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. at Stage III Theatre, 900 N. Center St. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for seniors/students.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Metro Coffee Co., Grant Street Grocery and Western Grill, or at the door on show nights. Season ticket holders and patrons from outside Casper are asked to call 234-0946 to make reservations on a "first-call, first-reserved" basis. In addition, all patrons are encouraged to arrive at the theatre early. As a courtesy to the performers, there will be no seating after 7:25 p.m. (1:55 p.m. for the matinee performance).

For more information, call director Pat Pulitzer at 472-3764.

Methodist Thrift reopens

The Methodist Thrift Shop, 221 W. First St., has reopened with new fall and winter merchandise. Come shop for back to school. Hours are 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information, call 234-6611.

Sally Lindahl -sl1814@coffey.com

MOW drivers needed

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to serve as drivers for Meals on Wheels. Sign up with RSVP and receive limited mileage reimbursement. If you are over the age of 55 and would like to volunteer, call Carol at 265-4678 or drop by the RSVP office at 1831 E. Fourth St.

Growing contest

You should start planting your sunflower and pumpkin seeds now if you are interested in competing in a contest for growing the biggest sunflower and/or the biggest pumpkin in the community. The contest is being sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Natrona County to promote awareness of the upcoming Farmers Markets scheduled this year every Saturday during August and September. The contest is open to green thumbers of all ages and prizes will be awarded in two categories: kids (through 6th Grade) and adults.

The biggest sunflower and the biggest pumpkin entries will be judged on Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. The judging will take place in the parking lot of the Extension Office, 2011 Fairgrounds Road in conjunction with the Farmers Market.

Priscilla Williams - 235-940

Service

Brain injury support in Douglas

A brain injury support group will meet in Douglas on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 6 to 7 p.m., in the education classroom on the first floor in the cafeteria of Memorial Hospital of Converse County, 111 S. 5th St., in Douglas. Get acquainted and plan for the future. For more information, call Karla Kopperud at the BIAW office at (800) 643-6457.

Gastric Bypass Support Group meets

Meetings will be held Sept. 14 and Sept. 28, at 7 p.m.,1200 E. 3rd in Casper. Meetings are open to anyone who has had gastric bypass surgery and those who are inquiring about the procedure. For more information, call Tom and Ardy Fritts at 234-3858.

Family to family classes begin

A series of classes designed to help family members understand and support their ill relative while maintaining their own well-being is being offered again by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.

NAMI Casper will provide help, advocacy and coping skills by sponsoring the Family to Family education program that has been successfully presented in 44 states.

The 12-week course begins Thursday, Sept. 9, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Community Health Center, 1522 E. A St.

The course is taught by a team of volunteer family members who know what it's like to have a loved one with a serious mental illness. The course is free and pre-registration is encouraged. Classes are limited to 20.

For more information, call Myrna at 235-4120; Allene at 237-5274; or NAMI Casper at 234-0440.

Marj Haass - 234-4775

New hours at Caring Center

The Caring Center, a pregnancy resource, has new hours - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The center provides free pregnancy tests and baby clothing, education on abortion and alternatives to abortion, adoption support and post-adoption support. Diapers and formula are available on an emergency-needs basis. Call 473-2273 for an appointment or visit us at www.caspercaring.org.

Lymphedema support resumes

Rocky Mountain Therapy is resuming the lymphedema support group on Sept. 16 at noon at 111 S. Jefferson, Suite 100, with infectious disease specialist Dr. Souvenir of Casper presenting the program. For more information or to register, call Kenyne at 577-5204.

Cancer support group meets Mondays

The Community Cancer Research Center and the American Cancer Society invite cancer patients and their families to an ongoing support group. The group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Wyoming Medical Center Support Services Building, third floor conference room. Facilitators are Keith Mills, M.D., medical oncologist and Marva Victor, R.N. For more information, call Janet Smith at the Community Cancer Resource Center at 577-2971 or Katrina Feezer at the American Cancer Society at 577-4892.

Caregiver's Conference

A conference for Wyoming Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers and professionals is being sponsored by Alzheimer's Affiliation of Wyoming on Sept.17-18 at the Casper Petroleum Club. On Sept.17, the morning guest speaker is Maria Meyer, author of the "Comfort of Home," sponsored by Adult Protection Team. There will be numerous other special speakers throughout the day, and half a day, on Saturday, Sept.18. Cost for the caregiver is $30 and $65 for professionals. There may be scholarships available for the caregivers. Be sure to call or stop by the office for more information. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at our new location, 1953 E. A St. For more information, call (307) 265-7960 or toll-free at (888) 276-9602.

Vera Knopik - director

Special Saturday storytimes set

A special Storytime created and presented by teen volunteers will be offered at Natrona County Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month starting in October and continuing through May.

Teen volunteers are invited to attend a one-hour training session to help them choose appropriate books to read and activities to lead. Training sessions will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 2 to 3 p.m., and on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 4 to 5 p.m.

The first Saturday storytime session is Oct. 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Crawford Room.

For more information, call 237-4935, ext. 22.

State Board of Cosmetology sets times

The next public meeting is scheduled for Sept. 20 at 8 a.m. Exams will be held Sept.19 at 11 a.m. and Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. They will be held at the Parkway Plaza in Casper.

Any disabled person needing special accommodations, please contact the Board office five days prior to the meeting stating your needs.

Nonprofit

Fiddle championship results

The Rocky Mountain Regional Fiddle Championship Contest was held Aug. 21 with a record number of eight states for contestants and judges, and drew contestants as far as North Carolina. Cody Robinson Stadelmaier, of Fort Collins, Colo., won championship fiddle trophy beating out her teacher, Dick Barrett of Rapelje, Mont., former grand national champion, who won second place. Third place went to Preston Schmidt, of Mandan, N.D. Casper's own Tyler Enders placed fourth.

First-place winners were Small Fry Fiddle, Jessica Coffey, Denver; Junior-Junior Fiddle, Joshua Coffey, Denver; Junior Fiddle, Natalie Padilla, Bozeman, Mont.; Young Adult Fiddle, Preston Schmidt, Mandan, N.D.; Adult Fiddle, Denice Carter, Thornton, Colo.; Senior Fiddle, Mary Kalbfleisch, Casper; Senior-Senior Fiddle, Dick Barrett; Novice Fiddle, Dane Sorter, Casper; Guitar, Jacob Means, Laramie; Adult Variety Instrument, Trish Osthoff, Lakewood, Colo.; Youth Variety Instrument, Jacob Means, Laramie; Male Vocal, Ray Padilla, Bozeman, Mont.; Female Vocal, Taylor Lukasiewicz, Longmont, Colo.; Favorite Accompanist, Lisa Barrett, Rapelje, Mont.; Youngest Contestant, Chase Lukasiewicz, Longmont, Colo., age 3; Oldest Contestant, Bill Pattan, Mills, age 87.

Special Olympics needs volunteers

Special Olympics Wyoming is still in need of many volunteers for the fall yournament in Casper Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Four key spots need to be filled - volunteer coordinator, meals coordinator, ceremonies coordinator and competition director. Each person should be dynamic, organized and interested. Many other volunteers are also needed.

Fall tournament sports include bowling, cycling, equestrian, soccer and softball.

For more information, call Special Olympics Wyoming at 235-3062.

Cataract fund established

Solvieg Maria Theresa Parke, 31, is in desperate need of cataract surgery on both eyes at a cost of $5,200 per eye. Because of the fairly sudden onset of cataracts, she has lost her driver's license, her good-paying job and her apartment.

She has no family in the United States. She has her green card, but has to wait 10 years to apply for citizenship. If she returns to her native country of Sweden for surgery, she would have to wait up to two years, and by then, her condition will be inoperable.

A fund has been established at Reliant Federal Credit Union, 900 Werner Ct., Suite 100, Casper, WY 82609. The account name is the Maria T. Parke, Surgery Account.

For more information, e-mail her friend, Ruth Schilling, at (rschilling6@bresnan.net).

Construction vols needed

Housing Alternatives Inc. needs volunteers to complete the construction of a new home for needy families. Donations of money or building materials would also be greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. HAI is a nonprofit local organization, whose purpose is to develop and maintain affordable housing programs for low-income, handicapped and disabled people. Volunteers are also needed to help repair existing homes.

For more information or to volunteer, call 266-9112, 259-0765 or e-mail (halternatives@lscwy).

Walk for Thought goes statewide

Grab your walking shoes and your thinking caps and join the Brain Injury Association of Wyoming in the first annual statewide "Walk for Thought."

Events are being organized in Casper, Lander, Wheatland and Sheridan for Saturday, Oct. 2. If $2,000 is raised, the Natrona County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will match up to $1,000.

All proceeds will benefit the Brain Injury Association of Wyoming and will be used for brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy in Wyoming.

For more information or to organize in your area, call Brenda Evans at the Brain Injury Association of Wyoming, at 473-1767 or (800) 643-6457.

Pennies to Save Washington Park Pool

Thanks to all those who have signed petitions and donated money to save Washington Park Pool. We've collected over $500 and 600 signatures. The Pennies for Our Pool jars and petitions are at the following locations until the end of August: Bi-Rite, First Street Bakery, Grant Street Grocery, TCBY, Conoco (Second and McKinley streets), Metro Coffee Company, Nic, Peaches, Poverty Resistance and Pottery By You.

Friends of Washington Park Pool will call those on the petition when this issue comes again before the City

Council. Thanks for all the over-whelming support.

For more information, call Sue Berchenbriter at 265-5651.

Cowboy needs medical help

A fund has been established at Pinnacle Bank in Moorcroft for Sean Paden, 30, a 1993 graduate of Natrona County High School. Paden is "just a young cowboy" who works on a ranch outside of Moorcroft and needs heart surgery to repair a hole in his heart. He has no insurance. Contributions to the Sean Paden Relief Fund may be sent to Pinnacle Bank, in care of Jody, P.O. Box 100, Moorcroft, 82721.

Strengthening Families returns in September

Are your children approaching their teenage years? Are they already there? The strength of the family is the primary protection against drug and alcohol use, as well as other pitfalls of the teen years. Mercer House will again be offering Strengthening Families sessions this fall, starting the third week of September.

Strengthening Families is a nationally recognized program for the whole family aimed at decreasing the danger of youth involved in substance abuse and other destructive behaviors. The program consists of seven, two-hour sessions, one running on weeknights and the other on Saturdays. Every family completing the program will receive a packet of gift certificates worth between $50 and $75.

If your family is interested in participating, call Doris Lowe at Mercer House at 265-7366, ext. 112. To be eligible, a family must include at least one parent/caregiver and one child age 10-14. Daycare is provided for younger children who are not eligible for the program. The program is free of charge, including a meal and daycare.

World Changers change the world at Seton House

The World Changers have made a difference in the lives of those at Seton House. Seton House was once again honored and privileged to host a wonderful group of young people from the World Changers. The work that they were able to accomplish in the time they were here was amazing. To show our appreciation we held a picnic for the World Changers, staff and residents. I would like to give a huge "Shout Out" to the following businesses for helping make our picnic such a tremendous success: Albertsons West, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Hillcrest Water Inc., Kloefkorn-Ballard Construction, Parkway Plaza, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., Pizza Hut, Safeway West, Wings-N-Things.

Thank you for all that you do.

Micki Jaramillo - 234-1119

Hospice trains volunteers Sept. 13

Anyone interested in taking fear out of death, the dying process or bereavement should attend Hospice fall volunteer training, which begins Monday, Sept. 13, from 6-9:30 p.m. and continues for six weeks. There is no cost or obligation. Call our office at 577-4832 and leave your name, address and phone number. A letter detailing the training will be mailed to you. Class size is limited.

Deanne - 577-4832

Golf Marathon tees off Sept. 20

If you love to golf, you'll love this event. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission seek golfers for the fifth annual Farnham's Furniture Galleries Golf Marathon for Charity on Monday, Sept. 20, at the Casper Country Club.

This year, the three choices are Marathon, 100 holes in a day; 20 Mile, 72 holes in 6-1/2 hours or the Sprint, 36 holes in four hours.

Golfers are required to get $500 in pledges but FCA and CWRM collect them for you. All golfers receive a golf shirt and goody bag. For $1,000 in pledges, additional prizes include a $100 gift certificate to Bosco's Italian Restaurant; for $1,500, a $150 gift certificate in the CCC pro shop; and for $2,000, 10 percent of that amount in Sierra Trading Post gift certificates.

Prizes are cumulative - for $2,000, you get all three bonus prizes.

Captains of three-person teams receive special gifts.

To help with costs, CWRM/FCA are also seeking hole sponsors for $125 per hole.

If you are interested in golfing or being a hole sponsor, call Risa at the Mission at 268-4474.

Symphony offers dream of your own

The prize of the 2004 Dream Raffle to benefit the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra is not a custom home, a recreational vehicle or a car. This year's prize is cash, 50 percent of what is raised from the sale of $20 tickets.

Tickets are now on sale from symphony staff and board members, at the office at 111 W. Second St., Suite 103, and will be sold in a variety of locations around town. The drawing is Oct. 9 at the first concert of the season.

"This year, the symphony decided to let the winner skip the selling step and just give them cash. We are going to let our lucky winner choose their dream, instead of us choosing for them," said outgoing executive director Jennifer Thompson. "The community has been so supportive of the symphony over the years, we are really excited to be able to give half of the money we raise back to someone in the community."

Sidney Thompson - 266-1478

Reunions

NC Class of '55

The NCHS Class of 1955 will meet in the dining room of the Senior Citizens Center, 1831 E. 4th St., on Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. We will be deciding on facilities and activities for our 50th reunion. All 1955 classmates are encouraged to attend. For more information and to RSVP if you will be attending, call Ilene at 234-5183 or e-mail (ilenemp@trib.com).

NCHS Class of '60

NCHS Class of 1960 will meet at the Senior Citizens Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. on Monday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. A decision will be made on the facilities and activities. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

For more information, call Dorothy at 265-0717.

NC Class of '85

Attention all Class of 1985 graduates! It is time to start planning our 20-year class reunion to be held summer of 2005. All members of the Class of '85 are welcome to attend an organizational meeting at the Parkway Plaza on Monday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Schools

Peaches help school

Mountain Road Christian Academy has just received fresh peaches from Colorado. Call Shannon at 472-3168 to set up a time to pick some up. They are $22.50 for 25-pound boxes. This will be our last order of peaches this year. Thank you for your continued support.

ESL classes available

The Casper College ABE (Adult Basic Education)/GED Center has announced the location and times for the fall offering of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) instruction.

"Several times during the week will be available for this free service," says Lisa Mixer, tutor coordinator and ABE/GED co-director. In addition, limited child care will also be available.

ESL classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and child care will be available. Classes will also be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Childcare will not be available during these times.

The free classes are for adults only and will be held in the North Casper Elementary School, 1014 Glenarm.

For more information, call the ABE/GED Center at 268-2230.

Westwood/McKinley barbecue

Westwood School P.I.E. and Mckinley School parent group are sponsoring a welcome back to school barbecue in the Westwood Park on Friday, Sept. 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. We will have the barbecue bus as well as games. Tickets will be sold in advance or at the barbecue for $2.50 each. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Please join us in welcoming everyone back to school. For more information, e-mail (debbietitle@hotmail.com).

WySAC gets a clue

The Wyoming Science Adventure Center invites families to solve an intriguing, make-believe crime, committed by one of a host of famous celebrities of the past. Clues to solving the crime are placed throughout Casper at local businesses: First Choice Auto, Mossholders, Flower Gallery, Old Town, Wells Fargo, Johnny J's, WySAC, Worldwide Travel, Casper Star-Tribune, Sidelines, Greiner Ford, Worthington Lenhart, Grant Street Grocery, First Interstate and Wyoming Financial.

Go to any clue site, pick up a clue packet and follow the map from one business to another to gather real and not-so-real clues.

Who-dun-it will be announced at a Big Night celebration on Friday, Sept. 10, from 6:30 to l0 p.m. at First Choice Auto, 1535 E. Yellowstone. The Big Night event will include drawings for the prize winners, the raffle drawing, a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. Celebrity suspects will drop in. Tickets for the Big Night will be available at the door, or in advance at the Wyoming Science Adventure Center, Flower Gallery and Blue Heron Book Store. Cost of tickets is $25 for non-members, $20 for members.

All proceeds from GET A CLUE!! benefit Wyoming Science Adventure Center's hands-on learning programs. For information, call 261-6130.

Fall hours set at greenhouse

New fall hours have been announced for the Casper College Greenhouse, which features a variety of plants, birds and reptiles.

Evert Brown, greenhouse director and Casper College biology instructor, said that the greenhouse will be open to the public from noon-3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A wide variety of plants are grown in the greenhouse, representing several different climates from desert to tropical. Visitors are also likely to see several varieties of birds who live and fly within the confines of the greenhouse, and may also see some of the turtles who call the greenhouse home. The greenhouse, which is located on the west side of the Loftin Life Science Center, is free and open to the public. Private tours of the greenhouse are also available, but must be scheduled in advance by calling Brown at 268-2407.

Ibach wins award

Kim Ibach, director of NCSD's American History Cowboy Coalition, has won the Wyoming State Historical Society's "Outstanding Teacher Award." She will be formally recognized on Sept. 11 in Riverton during the society's annual meeting.

For more information, call 577-0354.

ABE/GED gears up for fall

Two locations and a number of times are available to those seeking adult basic education (ABE)/GED instruction for the fall semester. The ABE/GED Center at Casper College is open on Monday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and Wednesday from 1-8 p.m.

The Casper Workforce Center (CWC), 851 Werner Court, Suite 121, is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m, and Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, call the CWC at 234-4591.

Lisa Mixer, tutor coordinator and ABE/GED codirector, said a mandatory new student orientation will be held every Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the ABE/GED Center. The center is located in the Werner Technical Center, Room 115 on the Casper College campus.

For more information, call the ABE/GED Center at 268-2230.

NC JROTC barbecue Sept. 9

The second annual Back to School barbecue for all Natrona County JROTC cadets and their families will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. on the lawn of Natrona County High School. The cadets will bring home a flier with information and food assignments. First-year cadets and their families are encouraged to attend to meet the staff and Parents Group volunteers. The Parent Group meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the JROTC classroom. The group volunteers to help LTC Pete Schmotzer and 1SG Mack Riggs with activities associated with the JROTC department. Anyone in the community who would like more information about helping with the Mustang Battalion is encouraged to call the JROTC department at 233-1566 or 233-1557.

Kim Veasy - 472-7270

Sunshine Corner has room

Sunshine Corner Preschool is accepting registration for the 2004-05 school year for 4- and 5-year-old children. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $65 per month.

For more information, call 266-5605.

Bel Canto Auditions

Auditions for Bel Canto - a division of the Casper Children's Chorale - will be held the week of Sept. 13. Children ages 7 through 11 are eligible to audition. Each child should prepare "My Country 'tis of Thee" in the key of F. If you have questions regarding Bel Canto or would like to schedule an audition, call Delores Scissons at 577-0620.

CY back to school information

Back-to-School Night is Thursday, Sept. 9.

School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

For more information, call Denise Foertsch at 577-4474.

Limited openings at POP pre

Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool has limited spaces available for the 2004-05 school year. The faith-based Christian preschool offers a complete early childhood curriculum, following the Department of Education's early childhood guidelines to assure the child's successful entry into kindergarten.

Prince of Peace's philosophy is that every child is special and should be taught as an individual, not as a whole class. Funding has been made through the Martin Foundation to provide tuition assistance for children who qualify to attend at reduced cost.

Prince of Peace will conduct an orientation on Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Classes will begin after Labor Day.

For more information call Gwen Quig at 265-7016 and leave a message.

Gwen Quig - 265-7016

Montessori House has openings

Montessori Children's House is currently accepting registrations for their preschool and kindergarten program. They offer traditional Montessori curriculum, bible stories and Spanish in a child-centered, nurturing environment. Full- and half-day options are available. If you are looking for a program that challenges your child to grow and explore, call Michelle at 234-4804.

CCA takes registrations

Community Christian Academy is currently taking registrations to hold places for their planned opening in the fall of 2005. Community Christian Academy is a nondenominational Christian covenant school focused on academic excellence and strong Christian teachings. CCA will offer the Core Knowledge curriculum along with Spaulding language arts and Saxon math.

For more information, call Steve Chadderdon at 265-4073.

Bryan Chadderdon - 266-9193

Limited openings at St. Mark's Day

St. Mark's Day School has limited openings for children ages 2-4 for the 2004-05 school year. St. Mark's offers developmentally appropriate instruction by degreed teachers. Classes are offered in a nondenominational Christian environment and include instruction in problem solving, art, music, circle time, science and discovery, math, writing, dramatic play and games and movement. Classes begin after Labor Day.

For more information, call Kerri Roszel at 234-0831.

Instrument collection begins

The Annual Instrument Swap will be held the entire month of September at Wyoming Music, 330 S. Walsh Dr., from 9-5:30 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. This is a great way to buy an affordable instrument for elementary music students. All types of band or orchestra instruments are being accepted on consignment continuing through the sale. A portion of the proceeds will be used to help provide instruments for children who would otherwise be unable to play. Any instruments that don't sell can be picked up by the seller or donated for use in the public schools.

For more information, call Dean or Beverly Lorimer at 237-7322.

Preschool openings at CDCNC

The Child Development Center of Natrona County (CDCNC) announces openings for the 2004-05 school year. CDCNC offers a state-certified preschool for 3- to 5-year-olds Monday through Thursday. These 2-1/4 hour classes are designed to promote the four areas of development with a 6-to-1 student/teacher ratio. CDCNC offers a play-based curriculum, which promotes kindergarten readiness, as well as a fun and creative educational atmosphere with activities such as circle time, reading, writing, problem solving, math, games, music and outdoor playground experiences, among others. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 30.

For more information on our full-inclusion classes, call 235-5097.

Head Start enrolls 3- to 5-year-olds

Head Start is now enrolling 3- to 5-year-olds for the 2004-05 school year. This quality preschool program is free to qualifying families. For an application or more information, call the Natrona County Head Start at 577-1864.

NC Angels need crafters

The NCHS Angels will host a craft fair at NCHS the weekend of Oct. 23.

The craft fair will be this year's fund-raiser for the Angels. The NCHS Angels have been in existence for three years. The group was founded by friends one day during lunch, while discussing the many needs of their students.

The Angels have helped NCHS students with the costs of senior pictures, caps and gowns, utility bills, rent, glasses, haircuts, clothing and much more. All gifts remain anonymous.

Booth spaces are $50.

To participate or for more information, call Melissa Henry at 472-3122.

Limited space left at Montessori

The Montessori School of Casper has limited spaces available for children who will be 3 or 4 years old this fall.

For more information, call Debbie at 265-0249.

Shepherd of the Hills has openings

Shepherd of the Hills Child Development Center has several openings for the 2004-05 school year. Their Christian-oriented program is developmentally appropriate for each age and exceeds Wyoming State Preschool Standards. They have limited openings for children who turn 3 years old by Sept. 15. The four-year-old class is full.

The unique Prekindergarten program has several openings for children who will turn 5 years old by Dec. 31. This class includes phonics, Spanish, sign language, math activities, science experiments and violin lessons twice each week. Recent studies have shown that musical training, with a stringed instrument in particular, enhances brain development.

Classes begin after Labor Day.

For more information, call Mary McQuade at 234-8522.

Logic at the center

Since announcing the opening of its new junior high school, Mount Hope Lutheran School, 2300 S. Hickory St., has dedicated itself to designing a superb and demanding curriculum for seventh- and eighth-grade students. Special classes for the junior high will include formal logic. The discipline of logic will also be incorporated into a Western Civilization course, religious and ethical studies, introductory algebra, general science and readings of classic works of literature.

For more information, call 234-6865.

Fraternal

Beans & Jeans

Kheta Court No. 59 will be sponsoring a Beans & Jeans dinner/dance Sept. 18 at the Casper Shrine Club, 1501 39th St. Social Hour begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and dancing at 8 p.m. to the music of Bob and Friends. Dinner will be ham and beans with cornbread, salads and homemade desserts. For those who don't like beans, another choice will be available. Tickets are $10 each. Dress is casual, jeans are certainly appropriate. Profits from the event will be used for the group's philanthropic endeavors. All are welcome, join us for a fun-filled evening! For more information or tickets, call Janice at 237-7463 or Barbara at 235-5557.

September Eagles

6: Lodge closed; auxiliary meeting rescheduled.

7: 6 p.m,. Aerie trustee meeting; 7:30 p.m., aerie meeting.

8: 1 p.m., Jackpot bingo; 6:30 p.m., early bird bingo; 7 p.m,. regular bingo.

10: 8 p.m., Dance to Whiskey River.

12: 8-11 a.m., Breakfast open to the public.

13: 6-8 p.m., Sandwich bar in the lounge; 7 p.m., auxiliary meeting.

14: 6 p.m., aerie meeting.

15: 1 p.m., Jackpot bingo; 6:30 p.m., early bird bingo; 7 p.m., regular bingo.

17: 6-8 p.m., Charity steak dinner, proceeds to DARE; 8 p.m., dance to Avalanche.

September Elks

Sept. 7: New member investigation 7 p.m.

Sept. 8: Taco bar 6 p.m., $5 ; DOES meeting 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: Steak feed 6-7:30 p.m. or while it lasts. $5

Sept. 11: City soccer shoot, 9 a.m. to noon, Soccer Complex next to the concession stand. Open to the public. All boys and girls under 13 years of age invited to participate. (Must not be over the age of 13 as of Aug. 1, 2004.)

Sept. 13: Monday Night Football starts 5:30 p.m., food, fun & specials.

Sept. 14: Old Timers Night 6:30 p.m. (Free dinner in honor of all members with 30+ years membership); Lodge meeting 8 p.m.

Sept. 15: Taco bar 6 p.m., $5

Old Timers Night set at Casper Elks

All Casper Elk Lodge members with 30+ years membership will be honored on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. with a free steak dinner. Lodge meeting will follow at 8 p.m. Any Old Timer needing transportation, please call the lodge secretary at 234-4839.

dianna arndt - arndt@trib.com

Egyptians style show set Sept. 11

The Shrine Club Egyptians will have their Fall Style Show and Luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 11, starting at noon at the Casper Shrine Club. The luncheon menu will be chicken spaghetti, fruit and dessert. Fashions from Fashion Crossroads will be featured. Tickets are $8 each and can be purchased from any Egyptian member.

For more information, call Barbara Boster at 235-6848 or Robin Broumley at 473-9087.

Ken Wilson - KWilson684@aol.com

Service

Free car care clinic for women

The Friendship Factor is sponsoring a Free Car Care Clinic for single moms on Sept. 11 at the Evangelical Free Church parking lot, 4100 Casper Mountain Road. The Clinic will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free child care will be provided, and coffee and doughnuts or cookies will be served. Our volunteers will be on hand to change oil, inspect your car and offer assistance with other minor repairs. Reservations are necessary. For reservations and further information, call 266-5731.

PFLAG meets Sept. 26

Casper PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) invites LGBT folks, friends, families and allies to join us on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Our meeting will feature a discussion and speakers on "When a Gay Spouse Comes Out." We meet at First Congregational UCC Church, 1511 S. Melrose St., an open and affirming church.

Ruth Ann Leonard - 265-5449

AARP meets Sept. 13

The first meeting of the fall season for AARP will take place on Monday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m at the Senior Center. Speaker for the program will be Carolyn Paseneaux. She will lead a discussion on the subject of Medicare, the rights and protections under the law, the prescription drug program, Medigap and the Wyoming program that helps with prescriptions.

The speaker has a doctor of laws degree. She served for 10 years as a legislator from Natrona County. She has been a member of Health and Social Services and Labor committees. Also, for 10 years, she has been the executive director of the Wyoming Wool Growers and the Public Lands Council. At the present time, she is an AARP volunteer.

We invite you to affiliate with our organization and participate in all the benefits which membership has to offer. As a member of AARP, you have access to an exceptionally wide range of benefits and services, savings on hotels, resorts, and car rentals, workshops and volunteer opportunities in our community, subscription to AARP, the magazine and the AARP Bulletin, driver safety workshops, discounts on prescription drugs and health care products and lobby efforts in Washington, D.C., and your state for important issues like Medicare and Social Security.

For more information, call (307) 237-3387.

Ducks are coming

The Casper Rotary Great Duck Derby will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11. Proceeds will benefit kids and the community.

Major sponsors (First Choice Auto, Farnham's Furniture, First Interstate Bank, BP, and Black Hills Bentonite) have provided the top-five prizes: $2,500; five pieces of living room furniture; and trips to Hawaii, Cancun and Alaska's Inside Passage. The next 100 ducks will also win prizes donated by community businesses.

Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at: First Choice Auto, East Yellowstone Highway; Farnham's Furniture Gallery, CY Avenue and all five First Interstate Bank locations. They can also be purchased from members of the Casper, Five Trails and Douglas Rotary Clubs, Platte River Parkway Trust, Child Development Center of Natrona County, Izaak Walton League, Audubon Wyoming, Kelly Walsh Clubs, and Mills Youth Council. If paying by credit card, call Deb at 234-4264.

The derby ends at the Platte River Parkway Brewfest at the Casper Holiday Inn on the River, with festivities running from 1-6 p.m.

Restorative justice training

The Central Wyoming Restorative Coalition will be hosting a three-hour intensive training on Sunday, Sept. 19. This Introduction to Peacemaking and Healing Circles will be held at the Casper Club House, 136 E. Sixth St. The trainer will be Geral Blanchard from Sheridan. There will be a potluck dinner at 4:30 p.m.; the training begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $20.

For more information, call Jennifer Miner at 473-7252.

Business Leadership Network offers workshop

Evanston and Bridger Valley Business Leadership Networks director, Debbie Smith, would like to remind businesses that they can do well by taking advantage of tax breaks offered to companies that hire people with disabilities.

"We want businesses and organizations to know that there are a number of skilled people with disabilities who have the qualifications they seek," Smith said. By hiring people with disabilities, businesses can also take advantage of a variety of tax breaks offered by the federal government.

This valuable training will be held on Sept.15, at the Beeman-Cashin Building, in downtown Evanston, from 11 a.m.-noon.

For reservations or more information, call Debbie Smith at (307) 783-6302 or e-mail (ebln@vcn.com). If you require an accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or alternative format materials, make your needs known well in advance of your attendance so that we may adequately meet your needs.

Debbie Smith - 783-6302

Ranch-City hosts Cowboy Christmas

It is the annual Ranch-City Party! This year's theme is "Cowboy Christmas" and the party will be on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds Indoor Arena from 4 p.m.-midnight.

Come, do your Christmas shopping early! Enjoy a delicious meal and dance until midnight to a great country band. This year they are featuring the band Cowtown from Kaycee. There will be a silent auction and assorted vendor booths. Bring your checkbook, cash, Visa or MasterCard so you can purchase silent auction items, and/or gift items from the vendor booths. There promises to be plenty of variety to choose from. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Natrona County 4-H.

For more information, call Nancy Pawlowski at the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce at (307) 234-5311. To sign up for a vendor booth, call Kent Lathrop at Lathrop Equipment at (307) 265-1870. Tickets are available at the Chamber for $15 per person, or a group of 10 tickets for $120. Dance only tickets will be $3 each and will be available at the door the night of the party.

Nancy Pawlowski - 234-5311

Yellow ribbon magnets help vets

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9439, 1800 Bryan Stock Trail, is the only place where the proceeds of yellow ribbon (support the troops), red, white and blue ribbons (freedom isn't free and one nation under God) and the black ribbon (prisoner of war/missing in action) magnets go to support veterans and their families. This includes Reserves, National Guard and Active Duty personnel and their families.

We are very proud of our troops and need your support so we can continue supporting them. Large magnets cost $4, and smaller magnets cost $2.

Ron Steffensmeier - 235-4769 or 235-4867

Want to lose extra pounds?

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is for you! Losing unwanted pounds is not easy … it takes work and encouragement. TOPS is here to support you, give you the latest information on exercise, sensible eating, healthy living and caring for yourself. The group meets each Monday evening at the new Wyoming Oil and Gas Building, located in the middle of Casper's newest planned golf experience. Enter off West 13th Street (north door). Weigh-in begins at 5:15 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. Let your friends share in your successes. Registration is $25 per year and dues are $3 per month.

For more information, call Carol Harvey at 473-7487 or Lois Leggett at 234-3127.

Lois Leggett - 234-3127

Calling all veterans

Just a reminder, vets: The Veterans' History Project at the Wyoming Veterans' Memorial Museum wants to record your wartime experiences. Time is running out.

It is easy to do. Just call the Wyoming Veterans' Commission at 265-7372, Vets in other Wyoming communities can call (800) 833-5987 toll-free. The office will send you the necessary papers to fill out and make an appointment for your interview.

In the interview, your entry into service, training and military experiences as well as their influence on your life will be discussed. All of this is recorded on audio and video tape. It is transcribed so a copy can be filed with the Library of Congress. The Veterans' Museum is affiliated with the Library of Congress for this program. A copy of the transcript and the videotape are kept in your permanent file at the museum.

For more information, call project director Stan Lowe at 265-1585.

Museum needs volunteers

Because of the large volume of military and war-related items being donated by veterans and their families to the Wyoming Veterans' Memorial Museum - and the increased popularity of the museum with the public, veterans and tourists - more volunteers are urgently needed.

Previous office work experience is helpful, but there is something for everyone to do to keep this fast growing veterans' program going smoothly. Regardless of your background, if you want a part in this fascinating work, please apply. Persons with museum experience are especially urged to apply.

For more information, call the museum's founder, historian and assistant director, Joye Kading, at 472-1857 during the museum's regular summer operating hours: 1-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (except legal holidays). At other times and days, call her at 237-9511 during regular business hours.

Bookmobile open houses set

The new Natrona County Public Library bookmobile will be in nine Casper neighborhoods during September. Drop by for cookies and prizes, as well as the opportunity to check out books, movies and audio books Bookmobile open houses are made possible by the City of Casper.

Sept. 7: 2-4 p.m., Meadowlark Park, Partridge Lane

Sept. 8: 4-6 p.m., Sunrise V, 53rd and Elm

Sept. 9: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oregon Trail, King Salmon and Whispering Springs

Sept. 13: 4-6 p.m., Wolf Creek, 45th and Caribou

Sept. 14: 4-6 p.m., Vista West IV, Yellow Creek Road

Sept. 15: 4-6 p.m., Eastgate, 21st and Newport

Sept. 16: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Evansville, Second and Curtis

Sept. 20: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Boys & Girls Club, 1701 E. K St.

Sept. 23: 2-4 p.m., Green Meadow Park, 1600 W. 39th

Bereavement group meets Thursdays

An eight-week bereavement group begins Thursday, Sept. 16, and meets weekly at Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 S. Wilson, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The class is open to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. To register or for more information, call Rosemary or Tera at 577-4832.

Free caregiver classes

The Comforts of Home free caregiver classes are held each Wednesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Casper Senior Citizens Center, 1801 E. Fourth St. There are new subjects each Wednesday. Respite care is available if arrangements are made in advance. Sponsored in part by Wyoming Medical Center, Central Wyoming Senior Services, Casper-Natrona County Health Dept., Natrona County Adult Protection Team, Blue Envelope Health Fund and Alzheimer's Affiliation.

For information on classes or respite, call 265-4678.

Kim Siver - 265-4678

Operation Child Care aids R&R

Operation Child Care allows National Guard and Reserve members who are on two weeks Respite & Reunion (R&R) from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan access to a few hours of donated child care from licensed providers.

We would like to invite all licensed child care providers to participate by donating four hours or more of child care to service members who are on R&R and have one or more children between birth and 13 years of age.

Participating providers will receive recognition in several ways.

For more information, call your local Child Care Resource & Referral or Child Care Finder in Casper at (800) 578-4017, ext. 306 or 317; or e-mail (casperccf@wyoming.com).

Please respond now, as service members are arriving home from Iraq and Afghanistan for R&R.

RSVP needs help

Seniors 55 and over who are looking to meet new people, get out of the house, have fun and support their community at no cost should call the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. They have volunteer positions throughout Fremont County. Give RSVP a call in Riverton at (307) 856-6566 or (877) 956-6566.

Clubs

Foot stompers, hand clappers wanted

The Casper Fiddle Club invites all foot stompers, hand clappers, players and listeners to their monthly meeting, the second Sunday of each month, at the Mills Senior Center, 704 4th St., beginning with a potluck at 1 p.m. A business meeting follows at 1:30, with music playing at 2 p.m. The club perpetuates the playing of old-time music using acoustic instruments, with the fiddle as the primary lead instrument. On Sept.12, to showcase club talent, banjo pickers will be featured in a "Banjo Bash" mini-program coordinated by Al Kalbfleisch.

Tuesday evenings, at 7 p.m., rehearsal sessions are held at the Mills Senior Center, followed by a jam session at 8 p.m. Anyone interested in playing old-time music is invited. Listeners are welcome.

For information, call Ella Cvancara at 266-6733. To request playing engagements, call Phyllis Lefevre at 235-5855.

Red Hats go to lunch

The Casper Red Hatters, especially the Top Hat and Queen Bee Chapters, are invited to attend a luncheon and style show at the Shrine Club on Sept. 11. The Tamah Egyptians are hosting the event which will be held at noon. The cost of the luncheon is $8. Fashion Crossroads will provide the fashion show. Reservations need to be made by Sept. 3. Please call Barbara at 235-6848 or Robin at 473-9087 for reservations or cancellations.

Dyann Durst

Women's forum set Sept. 11

Two guest speakers, Ted Ladd and Tom Throop, will highlight the first luncheon meeting of the fall season of the Democratic Women's Forum.

Scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Casper Petroleum Club, the luncheon will be served at noon, followed by talks by Ladd and Throop.

Ladd, who is running on the Democratic ticket for Wyoming's lone congressional seat, will discuss his race against Congressswoman Barbara Cubin for the House of Representatives.

Throop, who is director of the Equality State Policy Center, will discuss the upcoming legislative session in Wyoming, focusing especially on the proposed constitutional amendment for tort reform.

For reservations or more information, call Jerre Jones at 234-8625. Reservation deadline is Thursday, Sept. 9.