Today

Casper Leisure Services

* Now through Friday, Planet Hockey Super Camp will take place at the Casper Ice Arena. Info: 235-8484.

Natrona County Public Library events

* Tie-Dye for Teens will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Nicolaysen Art Museum. Info: 237-4935.

Boys and Girls Club

* Register now for the Boys and Girls Club Evansville Branch Safari Day Camp located at 425 Albany. Info: 261-6196.

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 3- to 5-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.

Clubs & 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 a.m., 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St., closed, nonsmoking topic and discussion meeting.

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

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

Model railroaders

* Senior representative Bob Baden is available from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, to introduce or reintroduce individuals to model railroading.

* Central Wyoming Model Railroad Assoc., 1356 N. Center St. Tours at times other than normal operating hours are available for groups, including schools or Scout troops. Members will try to accommodate all special requests. Additional training sessions are in the works. Call about particular interests. Info: Harry Buhler, 235-4950; William Gezzi, 234-5318; or Scott Bergey, 473-1121.

12-24 Club

* 9 a.m. to 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.

Abuse prevention

* Natrona County Prevention Coalition meets the first Tuesday at the Oil and Gas Commission, 211 Kings Blvd. Info: 265-7366

Kiwanis

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

* 5:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Building, 136 S. Wolcott St. Traditions.

* 7 p.m., 520 CY Ave., Quick Fix.

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

* 8 p.m., 917 N. Beech St.

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

Walkers

* Walk-A-Bout Club, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 225 N. Wolcott St.. Info: 234-8811.

Insurance profession

* National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, 11:30 a.m., Petroleum Club. All sales professionals in insurance and related financial services are invited. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, September through May. Info: toll-free (877) TO NAIFA; Web site: www.naifa.org.

Mercer House open classes

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

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

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

Christian women

* End-Time Handmaidens, 6 p.m., first Tuesday, Wyoming Prayer Center, Sunrise Shopping Center, south end.

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).

Adult bereavement

* Adult Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center. Info: 577-4832.

Good Sam Club

* Casper Whirlwinds Chapter, first Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Mills Fire Hall. Potluck followed by meeting. All recreational vehicle owners are welcome. Info: 237-0703.

Casper Chess Club

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

PRE Club

* Regular monthly meeting of Platte River Emergers, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse, behind Fort Casper. Info: Mary Jo or Andrew at 265-9053.

Beta Sigma Phi

* Preceptor Omicron Chapter, Meets at 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday, September through May. All women are invited to attend. Info: June Bredemeyer, 234-2474.

Food issues

* 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.

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.

* Parents of Murdered Children, 7 to 9 p.m. through July, Washington Park, near the bandshell. Beginning in August, Casper College Student Center Room 207. Info: Karen, 266-2576; or Connie, 237-8743.

CAP cadets

* Civil Air Patrol Cadets, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Star Lane Center, west of Poplar on First Street. Boys and girls ages 12-18 participate in search and rescue activities, aerospace education, leadership training, and preparation for U.S. Air Force service as part of the mission of the Civil Air Patrol, the Air Force volunteer auxiliary. Those ages 18-21 may continue as cadets or may become senior CAP members. Web site: www.manicaltitude.net/cap.

Rockhounds

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

Habitat for Humanity

* Executive committee, 7:15 p.m., 442 W. Collins St. Info: 234-1348.

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

Natrona County Public Library events

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

* Aug. 2, 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Movies showing "The Chronicles of Narnia."

* Aug. 3, 4 p.m., Anime Club (for Teens).

* Aug. 9, 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Movies showing "Chicken Little."

* Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m., Book Discussion over "The Pilot's Wife."

* Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m., Independent film entitled, "Spare Parts" will show.

* Aug. 16, 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Movies showing "Homeward Bound."

* Aug. 21, from 4-5 p.m., the Teen Writers' Club will meet.

* Aug. 23, the library will be closed for a staff development day.

* Aug. 26, 1 p.m., Writing the West: a writer's workshop with Mike Mackey.

* Aug. 30, 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Movies showing "Duma."

* Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m., Social Security 101.

P.E.O., Chapter O meetings

* Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., the home of Kathy Morton, 1341 Trojan Dr.

* 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.

Chamber of Commerce Committee meetings

RSVP and info: 234-5311.

* Aug. 3, 7:30 a.m., Business Before Hours at Kelly Services, 123 W. First St. Please RSVP to Chamber by noon Aug. 2.

* Aug. 3, 10 a.m., Special re-enactment with real oxen at the National Historic Trails Museum.

* Aug. 4, Ambassadors will meet at noon at Perkins restaurant.

* Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m., Ranch City Party Committee will meet for kick off at ARLC for ticket sales calling.

* Aug. 10, Agricultural Committee will meet at noon in the Cheyenne Room of the Parkway Plaza.

* Aug. 15, 8:30 a.m., BRE will meet at Casper College to pair for the College/Chamber BRE blitz.

* Aug. 16, 7:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the new Westside Wal-Mart.

* Aug. 16, 7 a.m., The Eighth Annual Award and Recognition Breakfast will be held at the Casper Events Center with George Bryce as the honoree and Jackie Joyner-Kersee as the keynote speaker. Info: 234-2456.

* Aug. 17, 5 p.m., Business After Hours at the Mike Lansing field for the Casper Rockies game.

* Aug. 17, 1 p.m., Ribbon Cutting at the Fire Rock Steakhouse, 6100 E. Second St.

* Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m., Beautification Committee will meet at the Petroleum Club.

Casper Municipal Band

* Casper Municipal Band will feature "Concerts in the Park," now through Aug. 3. Performances will be every Thursday evening at Washington Park. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and last one hour. Concert schedule with guest artists:

* Aug. 3, Final Concert

Casper Antique & Collector's Club

* Aug. 3, 3 p.m., Executive Board Meeting at Ed Spear's Home. Info: 234-4730.

S.A.M.E. Music event

* Aug. 4, 7 p.m., S.A.M.E. Music will host a records compilation release concert at the American Legion, 4200 Legion Lane. The concert will feature 20 original songs from 10 local bands and a compilation CD will be available for $6. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door and are available at Sonic Rainbow, S.A.M.E. Music, and the Check Cashing Center. Alcohol will be served with an ID and no re-entry will be permitted.

VFW breakfast

* Aug. 6, from 8-11 a.m., VFW Post 9439 and Auxiliaries, 1800 Bryan Stock Trail, are hosting a benefit breakfast for Gold Wing Road Riders Association. The menu includes ham, bacon, biscuits with sausage gravy, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, fruit and beverages. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10.

Info: 235-4867.

Amoco Retirees Club

* Aug. 7, 11:30 a.m., meeting at The Filling Station at Three Crowns Golf Course. Picnic lunch.

Germans from Russia Group

* Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Program: Betty Sanders' paper on Germans from Russia taken from Heritage Review.

* 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.

Wyoming Flycasters

* Aug. 9, 7 p.m., The August meeting of the Wyoming Flycasters. The program will be Sail fishing in Costa Rica with Mark Boname.

Casper Snowmobile Association

* Aug. 12-13, The annual picnic will be held at the Lodge Pole Campground on Casper Mountain. Info: 262-4925 or 237-1136.

Soccer events

* Aug. 12, Deadline for registration for the Casper Soccer Club Fall Recreation League for kids ages 3-18. Games start Sept. 9. Info: 473-2617 or{M3www.cyslonline.com.

Casper Artists Guild events

* Aug. 13, Public reception from 2n4 p.m. in conjunction with the 13th Annual International Art Show at the West Wind Art Gallery, 1040 West 15th St. Show runs through Aug. 31 and fees and entries are due by July 27. Info: 265-2655.

* Aug. 1, 2 p.m., Board of Directors meeting.

* Aug. 4-5, Basic Beginning Watercolor Workshop with Holly Bishop at the West Wind Art Gallery, 1040 W. 15th St. Admission is $40 per day for members and $50 per day for nonmembers. Info: 265-2655.

* 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 Symphony Orchestra event

* Aug. 19, 5 p.m. The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra will team up with the Casper Rockies to host Pops in the Park at the Mike Lansing Field. The event will feature an outdoor concert by the WSO with selections such as the Music Man, the Star Spangled Banner, and Casey at the Bat, and later the Casper Rockies will take on the Missoula Osprey. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for children 12 and under. A "Family Fun Pack" will be offered for $35 including four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and a Rockies program. Info: 266-1478. Ask about sponsorship packages.

P.E.O., Chapter G meetings

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

* Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m., meeting at the home of June Ann McDaniel.

* Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., meeting at the home of Laurie Christopherson.

NARFE meetings

* Aug. 22, 6 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will have a picnic at the Mike Sedar Park on S. Oak Street, off College Dr. Bring your own meat, plus a dish to share. (Note the change of location from prior years.)

Wyoming Women's Expo

* Oct. 13 and 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.

Friday night swims

* Washington Park Pool offers free Friday night swims from 7-8 p.m. Provided by the Friends of Washington Park Pool, to help increase public involvement in keeping Casper's neighborhood pools open and affordable.