DONNA MESSERLI DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT FUND

Today, the prize-drawing for a benefit raffle for Donna Messerli will take place at I-Reach by an independent certified public accountant. Winners need not be present. Raffle tickets may still be available for $20 each or three for $50 for cash prizes of $5,000 and $1,000 and a third prize of a Black Hills Gold men's watch. Donations also may be made to the Donna Messerli Double Lung Transplant Fund, in care of First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 40, Casper, WY 82602. Info: 234-6172.

TAMMY SHINKLE CANCER FUND

Hunting package raffle drawing will be at 6 p.m. March 25 at Tobie's Fine Jewelry Co., 242 S. Wolcott St. Various prizes will be awarded. Winners need not be present. Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable; to pay with credit card, tickets must be purchased by phone from Tobie's Fine Jewelry, 266-4100. Tickets also are available at Rocky Mountain Discount Sports. Info: Charlie Shinkle, (307) 358-5003.

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING

Reservations are requested by March 28 for a three-part educational series, "Safeguarding Our Children from the Thief of Childhood," scheduled in April at Imitate the Image Ministries, 1124 N. Elma. The training sessions, all beginning at 6 p.m., involve a three-phase strategy for effective church, synagogue and community safety: April 4, "Defining the Problem"; April 11, "Program Development"; and April 18, "Training and Implementation Procedures." Instructors are Josh J.C. Kates and R.C. Johnson, who have worked with injured and abused children and adults. Info: 472-5111 or 237-0831.

PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE REGISTRATION

*Our Saviour's Lutheran Preschool/Childcare, 531 S. Durbin St., is now enrolling children for its summer program, starting May 31; and fall program, beginning Aug. 29. Hours: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. - preschool is from 9-11:30 a.m.; days vary. Other rules apply. Info: 577-4006.

*Head Start is now enrolling children ages 3-5 for the 2005-2006 school year. The preschool program is free to qualifying families. Info: Natrona County Head Start Center, 577-1864; Glenrock Early Childhood Center, (307) 436-5357.

UNDER-11 BLADES SOCCER TRAVELING TEAM

All interested girls whose birthdates fall between Aug. 1, 1993, and July 31, 1994, are eligible to participate in the U-11 Blades Soccer traveling team. Info: Harold or Sally Berg, 473-2997.

RSVP SENIOR BUDDIES READING PROJECT

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program seeks volunteers ages 55 and older to participate in the Senior Buddies Reading Project. Openings are available at Pineview, Southridge and Paradise Valley schools. Info: Norma, 265-4678; or at the office in Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St.

SHARE WYOMING

The non-profit organization is a monthly food distributor offering grocery packages at half the retail price to anyone interested. SHARE has 19 host sites throughout Wyoming. For more information on registration dates and locations, call Peggy, (307) 638-8994; Web site: (www.sharecolorado.com).

OLD COMPUTERS WANTED

Poverty Resistance, 450 S. Wolcott, seeks donations of used PCs, which will be overhauled and either given to the Community Action Program for use in TANIF training or put out for sale at the thrift store for a nominal price. Free computers will be available only to those who have completed CAP or a comparable training program. Working units with Windows 98 ore newer are preferred; please include the software that accompanied the computer. Info: Mary Ann Budenske, 232-8725.

CASPER FAMILY YMCA

315 E. 15th St. Through May 31: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Fee charged for nonmembers. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 234-9187.

*New fitness classes include Alpha (beginners' cardio and strength); Armor Up (circuit); Ironman (intermediate circuit); Revive Hi/Lo; Fire-Up (total conditioning); Pilates; active older adult cardio/strength; and deep and shallow water exercise.

*Pre-registration is required for a PeeWee Sports Sampler, for ages 2-4. The event will be held in the small gym on the first Tuesday of the month and will concentrate on primary skills of each sport offered in Youth Super Sports. A special character development activity also will be included, as well as a T-shirt for each participant. Cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

CASPER RECREATION DIVISION

Rec Center, 1801 E. Fourth St. Hours: 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Lunch Hour Basketball continues from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Participants are asked to bring an extra pair of non-marking court shoes. Admission is a Rec Center pass or $2 daily admission fee. Info: 235-8383. Ice Arena: 235-8484.

*Drop-In Open Gyms for basketball and volleyball conclude today at area schools. Organized team practices are not allowed. Participants must bring clean non-marking shoes to wear while playing. Everyone must register and present their privilege card to participate. High School and Adult Volleyball will be held from 6:30-10 p.m. at Westwood Elementary. Basketball at McKinley Elementary is restricted by age levels: 6:30-7:30 p.m. for grades 4-6; 7:30-8:30 p.m. for junior high; and 8:30-10 p.m. for high school and adults.

*March 18-20, Ice Arena. Men's 35+ Hockey Tournament.

*March 25, Hogadon Ski Area, Casper Mountain. A Cardboard Jalopy Race and Slam Dunk Competition is open to the public; reservations and insurance release forms are required. Info: 235-8499.

*Registration continues for a Comedy Improv class for ages 11 and up, taught by Casper Children's Theatre instructors Becky Morris and Renee Naquin.The class has begun; class size is limited. Students will learn the fundamentals of improvisational comedy while preparting for three performances of live comedy improv for the public, "Comedy Prescription! Laughter for What Ails You," April 22-24. All classes and performances will take place at CCT, Commissary Mall, 138 S. Kimball St.

AT CASPER COLLEGE

125 College Drive. To register, call 268-2100 or toll-free (800) 442-2963.

*CC Adult Basic Education/GED Center is located in Werner Technical Center Room 115. Spring hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday & Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday & Friday; and 1-8 p.m. Wednesday. Casper Workforce Center, 851 Werner Court, Suite 121, is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon Friday. A mandatory new student orientation will be held each Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 1 and 6 p.m. at the ABE/GED Center. Info: 268-2230.

*CC Goodstein Foundation Library hours: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and 2-10 p.m. Sunday.

*Tate Geological Museum, at the south end of campus, is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Museum tours are available with advance notice. Reservations are required for the monthly Tate Saturday Club, which has junior and advanced sessions. Fees charged. Info: 268-2447 or toll-free (800) 472-2963, ext. 2447.

*Tickets go on sale today for "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds," scheduled at 7:30 p.m. March 25-26, 29-31 and April 1-2 in the Black Box Theatre, Gertrude Krampert Theatre Complex. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for ages 18 and under for Friday-Saturday shows and $10/$18 for Tuesday-Thursday. The box office is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and one hour before each performance; or by calling 268-2500 or toll-free (800) 442-2963, ext. 2500.

*The 22nd annual Women's History Celebration will be held from 2:30-4:30 p.m. today on the first floor of CC Goodstein Foundation Library. Admission is free and open to the public. At 3 p.m., a lecture, "Nellie Garrett Lockhart (1874-1959): A Black Woman's Story in Context," will be presented by her great-granddaughter, R. C. Johnson. The Goodstein Foundation Jazz Players, directed by Tracy Pfau, will play from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

*Registration deadline is March 18 for "Beginning Grant Writing," which begins on March 19. The class is designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations who want to write successful grant proposals to local, state and national foundations; in-service and pre-service teachers and social workers. Instructor will be adjunct English teacher and retired CC grant writer Shirley Jacob.

*CC's Multicultural Film Festival, "Indigenous Experiences," continues at 7 p.m. March 18 in Wheeler Auditorium of Wold Physical Science Center, with a screening of Arthur Penn's epic, "Little Big Man," starring Dustin Hoffman. Admission is free and open to the public. Lora Hittle, CC foreign language instructor, will lead a discussion following the film.

*Registration deadline and a deposit is required by March 28 for a summer class, "Yellowstone Experience," scheduled June 4-12 at the Pine Edge Cabins in Silver Gate, Mont. Course work includes CC classes, "Creative Writing in the Wild," "Yellowstone Field Science" and "Outdoor Living Skills." Leaders will be English instructor Terry Rasmussen and biology instructor Will Robinson. Participants must provide their own transportation to and from the cabin site. Tuition fees and other rules apply. Info: Rasmussen, 268-2480; Robinson, 268-2350; toll-free for either instructor, (800) 442-2963.

CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION BUSINESS TRAINING

Today, CDA, a non-profit organization designed to help small, women- and minority-owned construction businesses, sponsors business training. From 8 a.m.-noon, Nora Lyon of Wyoming Department of Transportation, leads "Doing Business with WYDOT and DBE Program Contract Regulations." Cost is $35. From 1-5 p.m., Mark Janicek of WYDOT presents "Expedite Bidding System." Cost is $35. Both classes are offered for a $50 package; training is free to CDA members. Seating is limited. Info: (307) 778-3968 or (307) 472-6373.

FORT CASPAR MUSEUM & HISTORIC SITE

4001 Fort Caspar Road. Museum hours through April: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Fort buildings are closed for the season. Admission is $1 for adults, 50 cents for students and free to children 5 and under. Membership in the Fort Caspar Museum Association includes free admission for the season and a discount in the gift shop. Info: 235-8462.

BIRD IDENTIFICATION CLASS

Today, Audubon Center at Garden Creek, 101 Garden Creek Road. Audubon Wyoming and Murie Audubon Society co-sponsor a Bird ID class, focusing on birds likely to be seen during March at Grey Reef/Alcova Lake areas. A follow-up field trip is scheduled March 19 for Grey Reef/Alcova. To register, call Bruce Dudley, 473-1987.

NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS INTERPRETIVE CENTER

1501 N. Poplar. Winter hours through March: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $6 for adults; $4 for students ages 18 and older; $3 for youth ages 6-17; $1 for children ages 3-5; and free for infants under age 3. Federal recreation fee passports are honored. Info: 261-7700. For group tour information, call 261-7787.

CONSIGNMENT & THRIFT SHOPS

*Joshua's Storehouse, 1700 W. First St. (behind NAPA Auto Parts), a volunteer, nonprofit distribution center, seeks volunteers as well as donations of canned goods, cereal, and other non-perishable food items for food boxes. Clothing, shoes, household goods, bedding and other items, and Bibles are given free to those in need. Financial donations are appreciated. Info: 265-0242.

*The Salvation Army Thrift Store is located at 1230 E. Yellowstone. Donations are accepted at this location; do not leave anything on the dock before or after hours of operation.

*Rescued Treasures, 330 N. Durbin St., an outreach ministry of the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission, is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Proceeds are used to help the poor and homeless. Info: 577-7793.

*The Methodist Thrift Shop, 221 W. First St., is open 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Saturday. Closed through March 19 for cleaning and restocking with spring inventory. All proceeds returned to area needy. Donations gratefully accepted. Info: 234-6611.

*Poverty Resistance Thrift Shop, 450 S. Wolcott, is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. The non-profit organization provides clothing, food and other items to low-income families. PRI is seeking donations of men's work clothing, boots, and hard hats. Info: 232-8725.

*St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 301 E. H St., is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Items include adult & children's clothing and small household goods. All proceeds benefit Interfaith, Seton House, Holy Cross Food Bank and St. Anthony's Northside Center. Info: 237-2607.

*Bargain Basement, 1511 S. Melrose, is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Proceeds benefit Interfaith and Habitat for Humanity. Info: 265-4466.

GREATER WYO BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS

400 E. First St., Suite 310. Business hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment. Info: (307) 265-2227.

*The organization serves ages 5-16; participants may stay in the program until they graduate high school. The only requirement is the desire for an adult friend; services are free.

*Volunteers are needed to become big brothers or big sisters. Must be 18 years of age or a junior/senior in high school, with a 2.5 grade-point average and parental permission to participate.

SALT CREEK MUSEUM

The museum is open every day and is located at 531-1/2 Peak Street next to City Park in Midwest. The history of Midwest from 1924 to the present is documented, including thousands of vintage photographs. To visit, call 437-6633 or 437-6513.

CASPER EVENTS CENTER

Box office hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; first day of sales; and day of ticketed events. For ticket information, call 577-3030 or toll-free (800) 442-2256.

*March 18-20, Central Wyoming Homebuilders' Association Home and Garden Show. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

*Wyoming Cavalry kicks off its season with a game against the San Angelo Stampede at 7:05 p.m. March 25. Tickets are $9, $15, $26 and $30; season tickets still are available.

*Bone Thugs n' Harmony and Tech N9ne will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 28. Adult content; parental discretion advised. All tickets are $25; seating in the stands is reserved and floor seating is general admission.

*Elvis Costello and the Imposters' "The Monkey Speaks His Mind" Tour stops at 7:30 p.m. April 13. Reserved seating is $29.50 and $39.50.

WYOMING SCIENCE ADVENTURE CENTER

Third floor of the Nicolaysen Art Museum, 400 E. Collins. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $2 for adults and $1 for ages 12 and under. Members are admitted free. Info: 261-6130.

NICOLAYSEN ART MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER

400 E. Collins Drive. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Discovery Center admission is free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Info: 235-5247.

*Part-time volunteers are needed in several different areas of the museum. Info: Carmen, 235-5427.

*Through April 3 in the Hallway Gallery, selected works by Casper College Visual Arts Department students include paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and metalsmithing.

*"Open Ground: New Regional Sculpture" and "A Celebration of Quiltmaking" run through March 20. "Open Ground" features the works of Virginia Folkestad, Lorre Hoffman, Kate Hunt, Phoebe Knapp and Patrick Marold. The quilting exhibit features "Innovations New Works by the Front Range Contemporary Quilters" and "Tradition and Heritage: Treasures from the Wyoming Pioneer Museum."

NATRONA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

307 E. Second St. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Bob Goff Memorial/Mills Branch Library hours: 1-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 1-5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Mark J. Davis/Edgerton Branch Library hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; 1-7 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Info: 237-4935.

*Volunteers are needed to help check shelves, put books in order, and identify those in need of repair. To participate in "Adopt a Shelf," call 237-4935, ext. 129.

*Through March 19, Friends of the Library's 34th annual Used Book Sale.

*Free computer classes have resumed this month in the new Tech Center. A complete schedule for the next three months is available at (www.library.natrona.net). Space is limited and registration is required. Scheduled classes: "Intro to Word," today, noon-2 p.m.; "Intro to E-mail," March 21, 1-3 p.m.; "Intro to Online Library Research," March 24, 10 a.m.-noon.

*March 19, 3:30 p.m., Metro Coffee Co. Saturday Afternoon Book Club.

GLENROCK BRANCH LIBRARY

518 S. Fourth St., Glenrock. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday & Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Info: (307) 436-2573.

CASPER ARTIST'S GUILD

Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, West Wind Gallery, 1040 W. 15th St. Admission is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Info: 265-2655.

*Through March 19, Roosevelt High School Show.

*March 21-April 1, Kelly Walsh High School Show; reception March 22.

WYO VETERANS' MEMORIAL MUSEUM

3740 Jourgensen, in the former Casper Army Air Base Servicemen's Club, east of Natrona County International Airport. Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. The museum features artifacts from all branches of military services from the Indian Wars-present. Info: 472-1857; Wyoming Veterans' Affairs Commission, 265-7372; toll-free outside of Casper, (800) 833-5987. For groups of 10 or more or tours arranged at different times, call the commission.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL WYO

The organization encompasses the Glenrock, Douglas, Shoshoni and Casper areas. Memberships are $10 per year and are waived for military families.

*Greater Casper Branch, 1701 E. K St., Casper. Through March 31, club member hours: 2:30- 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; full days (no school), 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; summer hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Club business hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; program support office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. A free after-school snack and free dinners at 6 p.m. are offered to club members. After-school and daily programs: Project Learn; technology lab; arts; games room; teen room; recreation and fitness: instructed sessions in two gymnasiums for after-school recreation, lifetime sports and tournaments, as well as evening sports leagues. These include basketball, indoor soccer, and cheerleading for grades K-6; Ultimate Flag Football for grades K-4; Nike summer basketball league for junior-high through college players; volleyball for grades 3-6; and T-ball for ages 4-8. Sports league fees are generally $25 for 7-8 week seasons. Info: 235-5694.

*Program Support Center, 1701 E. K St. Info: 234-2456.

*Glenrock Branch, 412 S. Fourth St. Info: 436-7588.

*Fathers' Initiative is a roundtable discussion, concerning difficult issues in a safe, non-threatening environment, from 6:30-8 p.m. March 21 at Greater Casper Branch. Educational speakers will continue the discussions on March 28 and April 4 and 11. Fathers will be paid $20 per session. Info: Kim, 234-2456.

WYO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Unless otherwise noted, all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Natrona County High School's John F. Welsh Auditorium. A pre-concert talk will be given at 6:30 p.m. Info: 266-1478.

*Today, 5:30 p.m., Durham Hall of Aley Fine Arts Center, Casper College. Maestro Jonathan Shames presents "Musical Conversations." Special guest is Fred Taylor.

*March 19, "An American Celebration" features Fred Taylor of Casper, who was commissioned by WSO to write a special symphony, which he titled "Symphony for America." It is dedicated to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.

STAGE III COMMUNITY THEATER

The Reduced Shakespeare Company presents "The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)," a comedic version of the bard's plays in the tradition of Monty Python, at 7 p.m. today through March 19 in Stage III Community Theatre, 900 N. Center St. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens and are available at Grant Street Grocery, Metro Coffee Co. and Western Grill; or at the door. Season ticket-holders may call 234-0946 for reservations.

clubs & meetings

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.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

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

*6:30 a.m., 350 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. 6:30 p.m., open, non-smoking Book Study.

*8 p.m., 4700 S. Poplar, basement. Closed, non-smoking topic and discussion meeting.

CASPER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEES

500 N. Center St. Winter hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Reservations are required for all meetings/events by calling 234-5311.

*Today, 5-7 p.m., Paradise Valley Golf Club, 70 Magnolia. Business After Hours.

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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

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

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

*7 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St. closed See Why Serenity.

*8 p.m., 917 N. Beech, Big Book Study; 4600 S. Poplar, closed; 328 E. A St., Faith, Hope & Love; 904 N. Durbin, Traditions.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP

10 a.m., First United Methodist Church basement, 332 E. Second St. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month. Open to the public. Info: 265-7960.

FIVE TRAILS ROTARY CLUB

Noon, Casper Petroleum Club.

BLUE ENVELOPE HEALTH COUNCIL

Noon, Central Wyoming Hospice conference room, 319 S. Wilson. Info: 577-7955.

KIWANIS CLUB OF CASPER

Noon, Poor Boys Steak House, 739 N. Center. Info: Marty Thorne, 262-9155.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

Noon, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 701 Wolcott. Info: 265-3110.

S-ANON

S-Anon, a 12-step support group for family and friends of sexaholics, meets at noon Mondays & Thursdays at the 12-24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. Info: 237-8035.

N.C. MASTER PLUMBERS ASSOCIATION

Noon, Parkway Plaza, 123 W. E St. No-host luncheon. Info: 234-1318.

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP

Noon, Rocky Mountain Therapy, 111 S. Jefferson, Suite 100. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month. Reservations are requested by calling 577-5204.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

1 p.m., Senior Citizens' Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 265-4427, 235-3467, 235-5542 or 234-7038.

MERCER HOUSE OPEN CLASSES

Prerequisites and fees may apply. Info: 265-7366.

* 3:30-5 p.m., Controlling Anger through Life Management I; 3:30-5:30 p.m., Values and Character-Building Group; 3:30-6 p.m., Tobacco Intervention; 6:30-8 p.m., Positive Parenting.

DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP

Thursdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Community Health Center, Central Wyoming/University of Wyoming Family Practice conference room, 1522 E. A St. The group is sponsored by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and is open to the public. Info: Barbara, 267-3756.

ENTERPRISE ENCAMPMENT & LEA

6:30 p.m., IOOF Hall. Carry-in dinner.

GERMAN STAMMTISCH

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Daddy O's, 128 E. Second St. The group meets each week for a no-host get-together: speaking German and sharing photos, memorabilia, histories and interests.

CENTRAL WYO CELIAC ASSOCIATION

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are in Wyoming Medical Center Health Services Building, auditorium A. Info: 472-5889 or 237-2058.

*7-9 p.m. "Yak for Celiac" socials are scheduled the third Thursday of each month.

OIL CITY SLICKERS

7 p.m., Middle Cross Ministry, 1744 S. Poplar (parking in front and side alleys). The barbershop chorus invites interested men to visit and sing for joy. Info: 234-1460 or 472-1052.

AL-ANON

*7 p.m., 12/24 Club, 136 W. Eighth St. "Just For Today." Non-smoking.

*7:30 p.m., 328-1/2 E. A St. 12-Step Study Group.

N.C. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

7 p.m., Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Speaker: Katie Ahlstedt on finding women ancestors. Info: 234-4216 or 266-0520.

'NEW BEGINNINGS' SUPPORT GROUP

Interdenominational peer support group for divorced, widowed or separated persons meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Patrician Room of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Topic: "Trusting." Info: 237-7333 or 234-4368.

EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP

7 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center. Info: 237-5316.

AL-ANON 12 STEP BOOK STUDY

7 p.m., 200 N. Wolcott, Basement Room 90.

VFW POST AUXILIARY NO. 9439

7:30 p.m., 1800 Bryan Stock Trail.

CASPER ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR'S CLUB

7:30 p.m., Wyoming Oil & Gas Building, King Boulevard off 13th Street. General meeting; attendees are asked to wear green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The executive board meets at 3:30 p.m. today at the home of Betty Hazen. Reminder: 2005 membership renewal is past due. Info: 265-5664. Members who need transportation to meetings may call 234-5758.

N.C. YOUNG REPUBLICANS

8 p.m. Open to all interested individuals ages 18-40. Visitors welcome. Info/location: 235-8547.

AA 'TRADITIONS GROUP'

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 8 p.m., 904 N. Durbin. Open to all who are interested in or affected by alcoholism. Info: 237-4863 or 377-4515.

Upcoming

CASPER CHILDREN'S THEATRE

Casper Recreation Center and Casper Children's Theatre "Not Ready for Bedtime Players" present William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing FOR KIDS" at 7 p.m. March 18-19 and 2 p.m. March 20 at CCT in the Commissary Mall, 138 S. Kimball St. Tickets are $3 for children ages 12 and under and $5 for adults and are available in advance at T-Rose Stamps Etc. at Beverly Shopping Center; or at the door. A Renaissance Faire will be held in the lobby an hour before each show time. Tickets are 50 cents each, with each activity priced at four tickets are less. All fair proceeds benefit a building fund for a new combined facility for CCT and The Science Zone (formerly the Wyoming Science Adventure Center). Info: 473-8470.

LABYRINTH PRAYER PATH

The Labyrinth at St. Anthony's Parish Center, 642 S. Wolcott St., will be available for walking during Lent: March 18-19 and 25-26. Hours: 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays and 8-11 a.m. Saturdays. People from all faith communities are welcomed. Info: Joan Anderson, 472-3720.

CASPER MOUNTAIN RACER'S CITY RACE

March 19-20, Hogadon Ski Area, Casper Mountain. The event is open to the public. Info: 472-7669.

GLENROCK LION'S CLUB GOLD MEDAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

March 19-20, Glenrock High School gymnasium. The 65th annual event features 12 games with 9 a.m. start times on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. The championship game kicks off at 4 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students. A 3-Point Contest will be offered Saturday night and Lucky Free-Throw contests are planned at each half-time. All proceeds benefit state and local Lions' Club activities.

EASTER BONNET PET CONTEST

March 19, 1-3 p.m., Casper Humane Society, 849 East E St. A 50-50 raffle and refreshments are offered. Pet photos will be taken between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Info: 265-5439.

CASPER PLANETARIUM

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: $25 for 25 or fewer and $1 per person for 26 or more; reservations are required. Info: 577-0310.

*March 19, 7 p.m. "Light Years from Andromeda."

*Special laser shows are $5 per person: March 24 & 26, 7 p.m. "Legends of the Night Sky." March 25-26, 8 p.m. "Dark Side of the Moon."

*Reservations are required for the "Young Galileo Project," scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from March 29-April 26. The program is open to grades 6 and up; fee is $25 per student.

MEDITATION SESSIONS

Sundays, 1 p.m., Christian Science Church, Fourth and Grant streets. Sessions are free and open to the public. Info: Jo Koch, 234-3814.

KWHS CLASS OF 1985 REUNION COMMITTEE

March 20, 6 p.m., 451 W. 18th St. Anyone interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Updated addresses or information on classmates is welcomed. The reunion is scheduled for Aug. 12-14. Info: Melinda, 265-3011.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL

*Morning Tour Club No. 2503 meets at 6:30 a.m. Mondays in the garden area of the Radisson Hotel. Breakfast is available. Info: 234-0158.

*Pathfinder Club No. 8593 meets at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the second-floor conference room of Wyoming Financial Center. 400 E. First St. Info: 235-2956.

*Pioneer Club No. 97 meets at noon Wednesdays at the Petroleum Club. Lunch is available. Info: 237-9523.

AL-ANON

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

FRIENDS & NEEDLES QUILT CLUB

March 21, 6 p.m., Quilt-n-Things, Beverly Plaza Shopping Center, 2113 E. 12th St. Meetings are the third Monday of the month. Fat quarters are exchanged, a quilting technique is shared, and refreshments are served. Quilters of all ages and abilities are welcomed. Info: Tana or Louise, 266-5894.

NAMI-CASPER

March 21, 6:30 p.m., 133 W. Sixth St. Speaker: Casper College counselor Joanne Theovald, MSW, on eating disorders. The organization, which is a support group and informational source for families and friends of those with mental illness, meets on the third Monday of the month.

EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP

March 21, 6:30-8 p.m., Wyoming Medical Center support services building Auditorium A, 1200 E. Third St. Info: Marilyn Fletcher, 237-5316.

CIVIL AIR PATROL CADETS

Meetings are 7-9 p.m. Mondays at 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).

CASPER CHESS CLUB

Tuesdays, 6:30-10 p.m., St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 400 Country Club Road. Info: Dan Tanner, 234-3797.

TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY CONGRESS

March 23-24, Radisson Hotel. The Wyoming T2/LTAP Center hosts the 10th annual event. Registration fee of $40 includes breakfast both days, lunch, refreshments, and conference materials. Various manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors will showcase their products and services. Info: toll-free (800) 231-2815.

WYO TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings take place in the WTA office complex and are open to members and other interested persons. Info: 234-1579.

*The WTA Council of Safety Supervisors sponsors a seminar on March 23 at the Parkway Plaza concerning "Accident Investigation." Instructor is Norris Hoover of Fay Engineering Corp. Class size is limited; fee charged.

*March 29, 1 p.m. WTA Council of Safety Supervisors will meet. Highway Watch Training will be provided to all attendees following the regular business meeting.

*March 30, 1 p.m., Holiday Inn on the River. WTA Board of Directors will meet.

BOOK-SIGNING AND WORKSHOP

March 23, noon, Blue Heron Books and Espresso in the Atrium Plaza downtown. Author Phil Condon of Missoula, Mont., will sign copies of his books, "Montana Surround: Land, Water, Nature, and Place" and "Clay Center"; and present a workshop. He is an environmental writing and literature instructor at the University of Montana.

EASTER EGG HUNT

March 26, 11 a.m., Washington Park. All children of Casper ages 6 months-11 years are invited to attend. Sponsors are Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 991 and its Ladies Auxiliary and VFW Post No. 9439 and its Ladies and Men's auxiliaries.

VERN & RITA DAVIS

March 26, 7-10 p.m., Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Admission to the dance is $3. No smoking or alcohol.

CASPER HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

March 29, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 N. David St. A public hearing will be held to consider the National Register nomination for the Masonic Temple, 105 N. Center St. Comments in writing are requested by March 28. Written and/or oral comments will be accepted at the hearing; time limitations may be enforced. Copies of the nomination are available at the city manager's office in City Hall; and at Fort Caspar Museum, 4001 Fort Caspar Road. Info: Rick Young, Fort Caspar Museum, 235-8462; or Peggy Brooker, 265-5178, ext. 10.