Today's Highlights

What's Here? Fun stuff to do today

Crime and drug prevention event

Tonight from 7-10 p.m., neighborhoods throughout Casper are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the "23rd Annual National Night Out" (NNO) crime and drug prevention event in the parking lot of the The Boys & Girls Club, 1701 E. "K" St. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and cosponsored locally by The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, will involve over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. We will provide food and games for the public. All are welcome and everything is free of charge. For more information, contact Scott Dvarishkis with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming at 235-5694.

Miniature show set

Small is BIG at the 13th annual International Miniature Art Show at the West Wind Gallery! The show opens today and runs through Aug. 31 for you to view amazing, beautiful small paintings from around the world, and right here in Wyoming. All works are originals and are for sale, so get ready for some huge small art for your home. Any medium is accepted, so there will be paintings in oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, even sculpture n you name it and you'll see it here. The limit is 25 inches square and the subject must be no more than 1/6th of its original size to be in the competition. This is a judged show with Nancy Madura of Casper College doing the honors this year on Thursday. The Gallery hours are Tuesday thru Saturday from noon-4 p.m. There will be a special public reception for the show on Thursday from 2-4 p.m.

West Wind hosts local artist

Enjoy some local art at the West Wind Gallery now through Aug. 31. Featured artists are Bee Leek, Cathy Szymcazk, Deb Witte, and Claudette Mowery. This will be a chance to see watercolors with landscapes, flowers and birds and some of the works are painted on a new surface called watercolor canvas. The reception for the featured artists will be held at the West Wind Gallery Sunday from 4n6 p.m. and it is open to the public. The West Wind Gallery is located at 1040 W. 15th St. and if you have questions call 265-2655. The FREE gallery is open every week, Tue.-Sat. from noon to 4 p.m.

Tie-Dye for teens

Teens, are you looking for "Somethin' to Do" this August? Then sign up for "Tie-Dye for Teens" on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Nicolaysen Art Museum. You are welcome to bring your own items to tie-dye or use the provided materials; just be sure to register by calling 237-4935 ext. 101. "Tie-Dye for Teens" is sponsored by "Somthin' To Do" -- a joint effort between Natrona County Public Library, the Nicolaysen Art Museum and the Youth Empowerment Council. For more information, contact Hilery Walker at 237-4935, ext. 128.

Shotgunners take note

Casper Skeet club, located just north of the Events Center, is open for public shooting of Skeet and Trap on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. and Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. to dusk.

Sporting Clays shooting is scheduled for August 5 and August 19th.

These shoots are open to everyone and are a lot of fun for anyone who enjoys shotgun shooting and will help your wingshooting skills.

Instruction and Help is available for new or youth shooters, so come on up and give it a try.

For additional information, please contact Robert Meyer at 234-7147.

Grown-up Stuff

Fun stuff for grown-ups to do

Survivors unite

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life is looking for cancer survivors to be part of our Celebrating Survivorship. Be our guest for a buffet dinner "Under the Tent" from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4 at Kelly Walsh High School Harry Geldien Stadium.

We are planning a special evening for you, a guest or family member with Bingo and prizes "Under the Tent" followed by the Opening Ceremonies and Victory Lap. Be part of the camaraderie with other survivors, join hands, meet new and old friends who have been there and are here to tell about it.

Later, a candlelight (luminaria) ceremony is held to honor survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle. Relay offers the newly diagnosed an opportunity to meet others who have survived cancer. It gives the cancer patient in treatment the opportunity to share experiences with others. For long-term survivors, Relay brings recognition that the community cares not only about their experiences, but also about the hope they offer those beginning a journey with cancer.

Contact the American Cancer Society soon at 235-0044 to register to be partake in this celebration.

Women of distinction grows

The Casper Woman of Distinction committee would like to include any interested women's organizations in the planning of the spring 2007 luncheon ceremony recognizing Casper's professional women who also volunteer in our community. The committee is currently made up of members of the American Association of University Women, the American Society of Women Accountants, Business & Professional Women, the Girl Scout Council of Wyoming and Soroptimist International of Central Wyoming.

The award is based on an cumulative point system that includes professional activities, volunteerism, citizenship, community service, leadership, human rights, including the status of women; high standards of education, depth of commitments and being a vocal and visible advocate in her community.

Any organization wanting to become involved in the planning process should contact Kim Youmans at 472-4272 during the business day or leave a message after hours.

Donna Cuin -- 235-9400, ext. 31

Reunions

What's Here? Groups planning get-togethers.

NCHS memorabilia

Anyone in town for class reunions or needing gifts for NCHS graduates may want to purchase NCHS memorabilia. Funds go to financial aid for NCHS vocational students. For more information, call Elvin McIntosh at 235-6152.

NC '48

The NCHS Class of 1948 is planning a gala 60th reunion in 2008. To make this as inclusive as possible, we're beginning now to update our records. If you know of any deceased, remarried, moved, or other vital information about the '48 grads, please email Ruth Knutson Pitts at rpitts@bresnan.net or Pat Swanton at mdear40@bresnan.net.

NC '51

Plans are finalized and we have a good turnout. We will accept late registration until Aug 15th. Ice Breaker - Friday, August 25, 6 p.m.; (no host) Lunch - Saturday, August 26, 11:30 a.m.; Dinner - Saturday, August 26, 6 p.m. All will take place at the Petroleum Club in Casper. If you have questions please call Carroll Bushmaker - 265-5454; Pat Lavin - 234-1341; Alice Elaine Blatt - 234-8709; Jo Ann Bishop - 234-5990; Metta Martin - 235-1044.

NC '56

NCHS Class of 1956 50th Class Reunion will be held August 11, 12, 13, 2006 at the Parkway Plaza. If you have not received a letter of invitation/information, please contact Dox Carr at 234-8731 ({M7doxcarr@bresnan.net) or John Roussalis at 234-8555 (JERORTHO@BRESNAN.NET). We have a list of Classmates we either cannot find or we have the wrong address. YOUR CLASS OF 1956 would like to see and/or hear from everyone. Even if you cannot attend, please call or email, or write to PO Box 1956, Casper, WY 82602, and let us know what you have been up to.

Rawlins '56

The Rawlins High School Class of 1956 final arrangements have been set for August 11-13, 2006 at Quality Inn in Rawlins. The registration starts Friday, August 11th with registration time from 4 to 6 p.m. Following the registration there will be an Ice Breaker Social at 6 p.m. On Saturday several tours have been planned and Saturday evening there will be a Social Hour from 5 to 6 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., with entertainment to follow. Sunday brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Quality Inn.

Our class is looking for the following classmates. Bill Beardsley, Henry Cox, Dixie Goodrich Mason, Norma Jones, Sue Lamm, Mike Decker, Rollie Hughs, Charles O'Conner and Pat Rickets. If you know the whereabouts of any of these classmates, please contact: Bob Bentsen at {M7merribentsen@hotmail.com or 307-324-3865 in Rawlins or Helen Willis Sheppard at {M7sheppard@coffey.com or 307-234-2134 in Casper or Vern Holloway at {M7vernho@bresnan.net or 307-324-3118 in Rawlins.

NC '61

The 1961 Class Reunion of NCHS is Aug. 11-12. For more information, call Carol at 234-7491 or Sue at 234-9960 or email becki.1961@yahoo.com.

NC '71

The NCHS Class of 1971 is having their 35th reunion Aug 4-5, 2006. A Friday night cocktail party at the Petroleum Club and a Saturday night dinner and barn dance at the Wagon Wheel are planned. All classmates and staff are invited to the reunion. Our web site is {M7www.nchs71.org. For more information please contact Laura Britton at 473-1273 or {M7BRITTONACRES@aol.com

The following classmates have not been contacted and we would appreciate any help finding these people: Jerry Wayne Anderson, Mickey Kevin Anderson, Ronald Gene Andrews, Marilyn Bailey Fairchild, Mike Boatman, Steve Bower, Joy Bowman, Patricia Bradshaw, Becky Cannon Harwood, Sandra Carlson, Tom Chapman, Daniel Edward Chorney, Sylvia Choyeski Headley, Sueann Clark Franklin, Allen Corson, Mark Delaughter Lisa Demars Delaney, Jody Deru Valerius, Dan Dumont, Meredith Dunlap, John Dyer, Lester Findley, Hardy Fleming, Keith Foreman, Danny Franklin, Dennis Fuller, Edith Fustish Rice, Gary F. Gale, Kathy Garberg, Teresa Garrison, Barbara Getzfreid, Glenn Gillette, Susan Glaze Anderson, Ron Gooder, Deborah Gray, Debra K. Gray, Debbie Grosso Schrader, Mary'n Hallock, Jimmy Hannan, Randy Harris, Ron Harris, Sandra Hayden Gray, Jeff Hill, Larry Hiller, Sheila Holly, Dianne Hudson, Paddy Janeaux Moore, Lloyd Jenkins, Donna Keith Madia, Lynette Kennedy, Walter Krampert, William Langley, Jill

Lewis Santos, Peggy Lindbloom, Andrew Long, Dorothy Madison, Steve Maher, Michael Mapp, Linda Martin Keenan, Michael McCarthy, Cecelia McCartney, Greg McClellan, Cindy McKee, Patricia Means, Richard Mestas, David Wayne Miller, Lynn Miller, Theresa Miller Madsen, Patricia A. Mintle Green, Donald Lee Mock, Ricky Moore, Debbie Moran Norwat, William Edward Morris, Michael Thomas Myron, Vivian Neville, Renee Nilsen Chapman, William D. O'Neal, Lenora Oskolkoff Shaffer, David K. Parrish, Scott Patterson, Connie Paulson, Tonya Penton Hohnholt, Shannon Poorman, Rick Purcell, David Rake, Michael Dean Ravert, Elizabeth Riggs, Kathy Roberson Boyles, Mike Roberts, Linda Rowland, Dave Salzman, Sylvester Sauders, June Schossow Skipper, Curtiss L. Seybold, Bruce Shannon, Daniel Frank Sheppard, Alan Shumaker, George Skipp, Sue Skipp, Clarence Smith, Mark Kenneth Smith, Peter Joseph Stasiak, Carol Swanson Cummings, Lynne Swearinger, Mikel Lyle Taylor, Tony Ross Taylor, Steven Thomas, Diane Tomas, Pam

Truax, Patty Turner Kensmoe, Joann Tuttle, David VanBuskirk, Debbie Waldron Bowey, Theresa Warner Proctor, Judith Watson, Mike Weant, Carol Wiest, Bud (William) Wiley, Connie Wilson, Dale Wilson, Michelle Winter, Randall L. Woolery, Levi D. Young.

Douglas '81

The Douglas High School Class of 1981 celebrates its 25-year reunion Labor Day Weekend. Planned activities include icebreakers, golfing, picnics, Cowboy football game, dinner, dancing and more. Friends from the graduating classes of '79, '80, '82 and '83 are also invited. For more info, please contact Sherri at 235-6068 or by email at bmeidinger@bresnan.net. We are hoping for a great turnout once again.

Glenrock '86

The Glenrock High School class of 1986 will be holding the 20-year reunion the weekend of August 4-6 in Glenrock. This will coincide with the Annual Deer Creek Days festivities. We will be having a float in the parade on Saturday. If you have not been contacted or need more information please go to our website. {M7http://www.cnv2.k12.wy.us/1986htm

You may also contact Mark Kuhlman at 307-234-4840 or by emailing him at {M7mkuhlman@cvn2.k12.wy.us{M3

KW '96

Looking for '96 Trojans! The Kelly Walsh High School Class of 1996 is looking for graduates! If you are a 1996 graduate and have not been contacted, please email your name and address to kellywalsh96@hotmail.com.

If you are a parent or relative of a 1996 graduate, please let them know we are looking for them and how to contact us!

Fundraisers

What's Here? Groups raising money

Bike tour benefits CARES

The sixth annual "Ride with the Winds Bike Tour" is Aug. 5-6 to benefit Wyoming CARES, which provides assistance to Wyoming residents in need. All funds raised remain in Wyoming. The catered bike tour features the Riverton-Thermopolis area this year with each day offering 50 or 75-mile route choices. The tour is totally catered with mechanical and medical support, meals, snacks, refreshments, indoor and outdoor camping options, a bus transportation option, SAG support and massage therapy at the end of each day.

The fee is $40. Fee for members of cycling clubs is $25. A minimum of $150 in pledges is required. Donations may be made to the order of Wyoming CARES and sent to 1807 S. Chestnut St., Casper, 82601. For more information, call Wyoming CARES at 237-7035.

Teapot auction

Don't miss your chance to give a very special un-birthday present to yourself or someone you love. Local artists have come together to raise funds for Casper Children's Theatre programs by decorating original teapots to coincide with the "Not Ready For Bedtime Players" production of Alice in Wonderland. Bids will be accepted for these unique teapots until the closing performance of Alice in Wonderland on Aug. 6 at the theatre. Teapots are on display now at the Casper Children's Theatre, 138 S. Kimball, upstairs in the Commissary Mall. Performances of Alice in Wonderland are Aug. 2-5 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. For more information please call the theatre at 473-8470 or log onto {M7www.casperchildrenstheatre.com.

School sells fruit

Mountain Rd. Christian Academy is now taking orders for the first Colorado peaches and pears of the season. Prices are a little higher this year, due to added freight and higher fuel cost. The fruit prices are as follows: 20 pounds of peaches, $29; 20 pounds of pears, $21.

The peaches and pears will be ready for pick-up at MRCA gymnasium on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Roxy Glass will be the person in charge. The phone number for orders is (307) 472-3168. The deadline to order is July 29 at 8 p.m.

MRCA is using these funds to replace their playground equipment for the students at the school.

Our second shipment which will be around Labor Weekend will also offer tomatoes and apples for those of you asking for them. Prices are not known yet.

Shannon Bramblett -- 472-3168

KC pig roast Aug. 5

The Knights of Columbus 2006 Keep Christ in Christmas pig roast is Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. Patrick's Church Gym, 400 Country Club Rd. They will be serving delicious roast pork with all the trimmings from 4 to 8 p.m., or until gone, so come early. Prices are $8 for 13 and over; $5 for 7 to 12 and free for 6 and under. Take-out is available. Please plan to attend and help with our Keep Christ in Christmas billboard program. For more information, call Jim at 265-7807.

Sunshine for a cure

Sunshine Golf Tournament & Rally For a Cure Fundraiser- Tuesday, August 15th at Casper Country Club. The Ladies' Golf Association of the Casper Country Club would like to invite all interested women golfers to participate in this special event. It will be an 18-hole, stroke play, flighted by handicap tournament. Since it is our year to host the Sunshine tournament, we have chosen to incorporate our Rally for a Cure fundraiser. The Sunshine entry fee of $50 covers 18 hole greens fee, cart, rolls and coffee at check-in, lunch & prizes. For an additional $15 (check to Rally for A Cure) you can support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, get a year's subscription to Golf For Women magazine, win a golf ball with the pink ribbon logo by landing on a designated par-3 green, and be eligible for special hole prizes. Entry forms are available in the women's locker rooms of the Casper Country Club, Casper Municipal Golf Course and Paradise Valley Golf Club.

Golf Marathon for Charity

Simply can't get enough golf? Or struggling with a particular golf shot? Maybe playing 100 holes in one day is just what you need!

Monday, Aug. 7 is the date for this year's Farnham's Furniture Galleries Golf Marathon for Charity benefiting the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This fun event will be held at the Paradise Valley Golf Club, and will encompass a field of 36 golfers.

Every golfer will have their own cart, and the opportunity to bring a caddie for the day. Players will be encouraged to golf 50 holes in 5 hours or 100 holes in a day. Each golfer will be asked to collect the mandatory pledge amount of $500.00 to play.

Golfers in the Marathon have a no-cost day. Each golfer will receive a Marathon golf shirt the day of the event. Green fees, cart, meals, snacks and drinks are all FREE! Each golfer raising certain levels will receive incredible prizes.

To sign up or get answers to your questions, please call Risa or Deb at the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission at 268-4474 or Ernie at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at 472-0580. Hurry, sign up today-there is room for just 36 golfers.

Good teams needed

We are looking for a few good teams to participate in the American Cancer Society's 13th annual Relay for Life Aug. 4-5 at Kelly Walsh High School.

Teams of eight to 15 members are committed to walking from 4 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday. Why both day and night? Because cancer is a full-time involvement, not just part-time. Each team will have someone on the track at all times to represent your company or organization, to support a loved one or just to raise funds for a great cause.

Looking for something healthy and fun to do this summer? Why not become part of a Relay team? Contact Jami Wright, team development chairman, at 265-7169 or the American Cancer Society office at 235-0044. Come for fun and games, great food, fundraisers, entertainment and to support the fight against cancer.

Jerre Jones -- 234-8625

Schools

What's Here? Chances to learn for all ages.

New Pre-K class openings

Do you have a 5 year old that is not starting Kindergarten this year? First Christian Church is starting a new afternoon Pre-K class specifically designed for students who are of age for Kindergarten, but not yet attending. We currently have 4 student openings. We build on the school readiness skills that are taught in our preschool program and enhance them with additional math, science and language arts activities. Class will meet Monday through Thursday from 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. If interested, please call Jenny Black at 234-8964.

Gibson earns presidential award

Ian Gibson, 15, who completed the ninth grade at Dean Morgan Junior High this spring, has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President's Volunteer Service Award.

The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was presented by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. Ian Gibson participated in the Spirit of Community program this year as a representative of Dean Morgan Junior High School in Casper, where he was a ninth grader.

Sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes young people across America for outstanding community service activities. More than 200,000 young people across America have been considered for these awards since the program began in 1995.

Program applications were distributed last September through all public and private middle level and high schools, Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs, and Volunteer Centers.

After Local Honorees were named, state-level judges selected State Honorees, Distinguished Finalists and Certificate of Excellence recipients. Volunteer activities were judged on criteria such as personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact, and personal growth.

NASSP, based in Reston, Va., is the preeminent leadership organization representing the nation's middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring principals.

Register for Christian school

Mountain Road Christian School (MRCS) is announcing open registration for grades K-8 beginning August 1. MRCS is an accredited Seventh-day Adventist school which offers a Christ-centered curriculum, low teacher-student ratio, certified teacher, and a program which encourages each child to meet the challenges of today's society. Children of all faiths are encouraged to apply. Classes begin August 21. Please contact Mr. Greg Barlow at 235-2859, or Tracy Pendley at 266-1222 for more information.

New scholarship at CC

The "Cathy Jean Vlastos Radiography Scholarship" has been established in memory of Jean Vlastos by her husband, George, and family.

Vlastos, who died from breast cancer earlier this year, was known for, among other things, her kind and empathic spirit. She was a student in the radiography program at Casper College and received her graduation pin shortly before her death.

According to Paul Hallock, the scholarship will be given to nontraditional, second-year students enrolled in the Casper College radiography program. "The family's plan is to establish an endowment of at least $7,500 from family and friends," said Hallock, executive director of the Casper College Foundation.

"The family hopes to be able to present a scholarship to a radiography student this fall," Hallock said. Other criteria for eligibility for the scholarship include having a 3.0 or higher grade point average, and financial need. Applicants will also need to write a three-paragraph essay on career goals and objectives.

Those interested in donating a scholarship gift can contact the Casper College Foundation at 268-2256 or send their gift to the Casper College Foundation, 125 College Dr., Casper, 82601 with a note that the monies are for the "Cathy Jean Vlastos Scholarship."

Rec Sports

What's Here? Things for your body to do.

Muni ladies golf pairings

Thursday

7 S. Lineweber, S. Sack, J. Schmidt, B. Vermedahl; 7:05 L. Ellis, P. Turk, M. Hill, A. Miller; 7:10 P. Bain, K. Meyer, L. Westbrook, B. Barrett; 7:15 G. Milne, D. Reese, C. Benardis, K. Wagner; 7:20 L. Mitchell, K. Cundall, M. Dryer, J. Whitaker.

Nine holers:

9 T. Hjelmstad, C. Ekhart, D. Kerr, N. Fluegal, L. Scott, E. Hanson, J. Moreland, V. Dalgarn, D. Malody, A. Purdue, G. Saylor

If you cannot play or want to play 18 holes, please call 237-8504.

Contact person for 9 holes is 235-6550.

T-Ball at the Y

Parents, do you want to get your kids involved in a sport this summer? YMCA T-Ball is the perfect program to introduce children to the basics of baseball in a fun, noncompetitive environment. The YMCA's Youth Super Sports Program helps kids become not only better players, but better people as well. Every child gets to play and the games are safe, exciting and fun. Kids learn so much through sports, such as skills and positive attitudes they'll carry with them throughout their lives. Financial assistance is available for eligible families. Contact the YMCA at 234-9187 for further information. At the Casper Family YMCA we build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

Cowboy Action shooting

The Bessemer Vigilance Committee gathers the first Sunday of every month, year round, at the Stuckenhoff Sports Shooters complex at the end of Metro Road, off Bryan Stock Trail. Mandatory safety meeting is at 10:45 a.m. with shooting to follow. Spectators with eye and ear protection (available at the range) welcome. Contact: Smokewagon Bill, aka Bill Hoover 472-1926 {M3www.BessemerVigilanceCommittee.org

YMCA sets tourney

Attention golfers! Do you want to spend a day at the Three Crowns Golf Course and benefit the YMCA at the same time? The Casper Family YMCA is asking for hole sponsorships for its 11th Annual Golf Tournament. A hole sponsorship includes green fees, carts, dinner, golf polo's and prizes for four golfers, along with year round recognition in the YMCA gymnasium. Registration is limited, so call today! Please contact Jennifer or Risa at 234-9187 for further information.

Roller skating passes available

Summer roller skating -- Roller skating all summer is so simple. Just $10 each for a summer pass for any family member. Pass includes one day or night session of your choice a week, and regular skate rental. Blade or speed rental is $2 more each session; also, Bounce Castle and obstacle course inflates are $2 more each session. Personal skates must be clean and in good repair. Schools selling passes get $5 back on each pass sold. Chosen day can be changed later at the rink. You can also save on a "Parents' Request" $10 pass that includes the castle and obstacle inflates and blade rentals. Summer "Rink Rats" pass for anytime the doors are open is $30, includes a Rink Rat T-shirt. All passes are good through Aug. 26, 2006. For more information, call the Wagon Wheel at 265-4214.

Kids' Stuff

What's Here? Fun stuff for kids to do.

Preschool Picassos

Calling all grandparents and parents with little ones. Do you have a little Picasso at home? Join us at The Nic for our new young children's program, Preschool Picasso! Preschool Picasso is for children 3-5 years old. Classes will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. every Monday. We will continue the classes throughout the summer thanks to the program's great success. Parents are welcome while we work with a variety of art materials and listen to stories about art and artists. Every week they will learn an element of art such as line, color, form, texture, shape and space. The cost is $5 for members or $7 for nonmembers for each class. Please call Linda at 235-5247 or sign up at the NIC at 400 East Collins Drive. Classes are limited, so sign up today!

Planetarium shows

For kids, "Astro Mornings," 11 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

"Adventures Along the Spectrum," through Aug. 19.

Admission $2.50 per person at the Casper Planetarium, 904 N. Poplar St. For more information, call 577-0310.

Bug Appetit at The Science Zone

Storybook Science for Preschoolers meets every Friday at 10 a.m. through August 17th. Camp Fees: One-day camps, $20 nonmember, $16 member; two-day camps, $40 nonmember, $32 member. Registration information can be found on The Science Zone's website {M7www.thesciencezone.org or call 473-ZONE.

Saturday church camp

Aug. 5 is the date for the next Saturday Camp at First Presbyterian Church. Children ages three through sixth grade are invited to attend from 9 a.m. to noon. A Veggie Tales movie entitled, "Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler" will be shown at the camp. Parents are invited for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Call Deb at 237-9509 before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, to let her know you will be attending. The church office is closed on Fridays.

Discover Art Camp

The Nicolaysen Art Museum hosts Discover Art Camp for kids ages 6 to 12. Fees are $20 per class. All programs require advance registration. Students may register by the class or by the week. Weeks run Tuesday through Friday. Classes include a variety of subjects from musical instrument and tote bag making to tie dying and decorating flip flops. For more information, call 235-5247.

Clubs

What's Here? Red Hats to books, bridge to politics.

Red Hat convention

The annual Wyoming Red Hat Convention is in Casper Sept. 22-24. All events are at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 800 No. Poplar. The phone number for room reservations is 266-6000. Scheduled activities include the Friday night opening mixer, the pajama breakfast Saturday morning and the elegant high tea that afternoon. The formal banquet is Saturday evening and there is a surprise visitor. The farewell breakfast and grand finale is Sunday morning. TRASH (Truly Rational Adult Sane Humans) from Rapid City will perform a delightful musical play. There will be other various entertainment throughout the convention. The cost is $125, which covers all events, but not hotel rooms. The price is $150 for late reservations.

For more information or to RSVP, call Bev Miller at 235-0633; e-mail bevmiller7@mac.com or Martha Wallace at 265-0496; e-mail martyw12@bresnan.net.

Red Hats invited

All Red Hatters are invited to attend the 90th birthday celebration for Royx Robinson. The celebration will be held at the Shrine Club from 1-3 p.m. on August 11. The party is being planned by her family. See you in Red Hats!

Dyann Durst -- 237-1334

Celiacs meet for picnic

The Central Wyoming Celiac Association will meet for its annual gluten-free picnic on Saturday, Aug. 12, from noon to 3 p.m., at the home of Laura Gossman, 1240 Payne Ave.

Bring chairs, whatever you'd like to drink and a gluten-free side dish to share. We'll have meat for the grill, buns, condiments and toys and water fun for the kids (of all ages). Please RSVP to Carol at cbeck65@msn.com or 472-0566.

Debby Dressler -- 266-4449

Kids' Stuff

What's Here? Fun stuff for kids to do.

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Wednesday @ the Movies

Beat the heat this August with Wednesday @ the Movies at Natrona County Public Library. A special "movietime" just for kids, Wednesday @ the Movies begins Aug. 2 with a showing of the "The Chronicles of Narnia" at 2 p.m. in the Crawford Room. Upcoming dates and films include "Chicken Little" Aug. 9, "Homeward Bound" Aug. 16 and "Duma" Aug. 30. For more information on this free film series, please call 237-4935, ext. 122.

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Children's carnival

There will be a Children's Carnival on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the old Garfield School, 1927 S. Walnut, beginning at noon. There will be food, fun, games, and prizes, and a chance to win a $100 Wal-Mart gift card.

All donations and proceeds go toward building a playground and other upgrades for the College Heights Community Center.

We are a nonprofit Community Center that offers a variety of services to our Community.

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Grief camp for kids

Kids' Grief Camp is a day camp for anyone ages 6-16 who has lost someone close to them through death. The camp will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on August 10-11. Provided by Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions, it is open to all children who meet the above criteria. Kids who experience the death of someone they feel close to often feel alone and different in their grieving. Hearing stories and sharing experiences with peers, trained volunteers and other professionals at the camp help kids understand and express some of these feelings. There will be games, crafts, "Ask a nurse," "Ask a Pastor" and "Ask a Peer" opportunities. Dooley, the volunteer dog, will be available to visit. Call 577-4832 for more information or to register, and ask for Dama.

New day camp offered

A New Day Camp, provided by Wyoming Gymnastics Center, is for children ages four through upcoming sixth graders. Week-long sessions will be offered throughout the summer at a convenient downtown location with half day or full day sessions available. This day camp will encompass a variety of activities that include tumbling, gymnastics, games, movies and crafts plus visits to the park, library and Nicolaysen. Summer classes will also be available at the Wyoming Gymnastics Center in Mills for girls & boys ages two to five and for girls ages 6 and above. For more information or to sign-up for Wyoming Gymnastics Center's summer day camp or classes, please call 307-266-3023.

Junior summer dance camps set

Rocky Mountain School of Dance will be offering a week-long dance camp designed for boys & girls ages 3-5 and 6-8 with or without prior dance experience. During each camp students will receive an introduction to a variety of dance styles & dance vocabulary, they will have the opportunity to learn & perform a short routine, make up costumes and costume accessories or instruments they will get to keep after the final performance. Snacks will be provided. The dates are August 7-11 with a fairy tale week. The cost is $60 per week. Families registering more than one child will receive a 10% discount. The classes run Mon.-Fri. from 9:30-11:30 a.m. To register or for further information please call the studio at 237-6792 or email us at {M3rmsd@rmsd.org.

Master dance workshops set

Rocky Mountain School of Dance will once again be offering its Summer Master Dance Workshops. The dates are Aug. 17-Aug. 20. Some of the guest instructors will include Jacob Mora, Marsha Fay Knight, Ashley Vonderheid, Peter Pawlyshy, Monte Black and more great instructors to be announced. The workshops will provide intense dance instruction for dancers ages 8 and up with a minimum of 1-2 years dance experience. Dance instruction will include jazz, tap, ballet, musical theatre, hip-hop and lyrical. To sign up or for more information please call RMSD Studio at 237-6792 or email us at {M3rmsd@rmsd.org.

Register for fall soccer

* Registration has begun for the Casper Soccer Club's boys and girls fall recreation leagues. A one-day registration will be held on Aug. 12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 1701 E. "K" St. Cost for the fall season is $50 per player or $85 for both the fall and spring seasons. Practices will begin the week of Aug. 28 and the first games will be held Sept. 9. To be eligible, players must have been born between 8/01/88 and 7/31/03. Registration forms are available at Bush-Wells, The Athlete's Foot, or can be printed from www.cyslonline.com/RECREATION_LEAGUE.htm and mailed to the Casper Soccer Club. Aug. 12 is the deadline for registration. For more information contact Adrian Prophet at 472-5876 or Joan Fogle at 237-1749.

Helping Others

What's Here? Chances to make a difference.

BGCCW welcomes volunteer

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming welcomed Nicole Gadway, an Americorps VISTA, to Casper this week. After completing Pre-Service Orientation, she will be working to garner community volunteers, build programs, and create sustainable partnerships.

For 40 years, Americorps VISTAs have worked in communities in partnerships with local organizations to eradicate poverty. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming has been an active part of Casper's community for more than 37 years. Their partnership with VISTA will continue to strengthen their mission to enable all young people, especially those who need the Club most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Nic gets grant from Qwest

The Qwest Foundation, through its local representative Linda Blackmore, recently presented the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center executive director Holly Turner with a check for $5,000 for the museum's Discovery Center programs.

Under the direction of the museum curator of education, Linda Lyman, the Discovery Center has been expanding its educations programs over the past few years. This year both the Student docent and the Summer Art Camp tripled the number of classes offered. The NIC not only provides many in-house programs it also provides programs for local schools during teacher in-services and to at-risk students after school in several facilities throughout the community. For more information, please contact Carol Plummer or Linda Lyman at the NIC at 235-5247.

Hospice group gets grants

The Wyoming Hospice Organization has been awarded grants in the amount of $3,700.00 by the Casper Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF).

The funds for the grant were made available from the LEK Endowment Fund and the Grace Amspoker Fund of the WYCF. According to Deanne Haymond, Executive Director, for the Wyoming Hospice Organization, the grant will be used for statewide communications and education. "This grant will serve as a resource for providers statewide, as well Wyoming residents. It is our goal to continue quality end of life care in the state of Wyoming."

The Wyoming Hospice Organization was founded in the early 80's and has recently developed a communications and education plan to help strengthen, unify and develop Wyoming hospice programs. This plan will allow collaboration within the Wyoming provider community as well as partnerships with related organizations. An educational website is being developed at this time to help in this effort. For more information, contact Deanne at 307-577-4832.

The Wyoming Community Foundation is a philanthropic nonprofit organization that administers funds established by individuals, families, corporations, agencies and private foundations. The foundation uses the income from these gifts to benefit community needs across the state of Wyoming. For information call 307-721-8300, email {M7wcf@wycf.org, or visit the web page at {M3www.wycf.org.

Family Stuff

What's Here? Fun stuff for families to do.

Farmer's Market

The place to be this summer is at the Natrona County Master Gardeners Farmer's Market, which will be held every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon through Sept. 23 at the Agriculture Resource and Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Rd. Master Gardeners will have an informational booth to answer your questions and we will have local vendors and vendors from around the state as well as Colorado and Nebraska. New vendors will be added weekly. For more information, call Dianne Butler at 234-3236 or Priscilla at 235-9400.

Evenings at the planetarium

Shows are presented at the Casper Planetarium, 904 N. Poplar St., at 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. Admission is $2.50 per person. Evening shows are not recommended for children under 6. At 7 p.m., is "Gallileo: Exploring the Jupiter System." At 8 p.m. is "Starwalk and More." Shows run Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 577-0310.

Artist of the month

On August 25 and 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Nicolaysen Art Museum will host Tess Tubbs as our fourth artist of the month for this year. The cost of the class is $40 which will cover both days. Students will construct their own pinhole camera to use on the second night of classes during a shoot around the grounds of the museum. The class is aimed to teach the basics of the photographic process. By the end of the second class students will have created their own camera and a set of cyanotype photographs. Students ages 12 and up are invited to attend. Call today to register as class size is limited to 10 students. Tubbs will be available for interviews by appointment at the NIC. For more information on this class or the Artist of the Month Program call Linda at 235-5247.

Free computer classes at the Library

Looking for basic instruction on using a computer? Natrona County Public Library can help! Every month, the library offers free computer classes covering a variety of subjects. Space is limited, so please call 237-4935 ext. 2 to register.

Intro to Computers Thursday, Aug. 3, 5:30-7 p.m.; Digital Photography, Thursday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-noon; Intro to the Internet, Friday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-noon; Intro to Word, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 5:30-7 p.m.

Braille Trail opens

The Casper Mountain Lions Club would like to announce the opening of the Lee McCune Braille Trail on Casper Mountain. The trail is located on the Strube Loop of the Mountain Road just before Beartrap Meadow. The Casper Mountain Lions Club invites everyone to go up and walk the beautiful nature trail which can be enjoyed by both the visually impaired and the sighted.

We would like to thank the Casper community for all of its past help, assistance and support in maintaining the trail.

If there are any clubs or groups that need a community project and would be willing to help remove downed timber and slash from around the trail, they may call Ed Strube at 234-6197.

Poet in the park

Andy Nelson, cowboy poet and humorist from the popular radio show, "Clear Out West," will perform on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m., in Alcova Centennial Park next to Alcova's school. Please bring your own blanket or lawn chair and come to be thoroughly entertained. The event is sponsored by the Alcova Community Foundation as well as area ranchers. Donations will be gladly accepted.

Meredith Widiker -- 234-8232

Downtown at the Rockies

The Downtown Merchants and Professionals Association would like to announce the third annual "Downtown Casper Night at the Ballgame" with the Casper Rockies baseball team. The event will take place on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Mike Lansing Field. The first 500 fans coming into the ballpark will receive a free Casper Rockies/Downtown T-shirt. In addition a Casper Rockies baseball package will be raffled off with tickets going on sale a month before the event. The package includes an autographed Casper Rockies baseball and bat, a Casper Rockies baseball hat, and a Casper Rockies baseball letterman-style jacket. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 at Fashion Crossroads, Ayres Jewelry, Wolford's Shoes, Moody Brews, and Bush Wells Sporting Goods in downtown Casper. Don't miss your chance to win this baseball package that will delight the heart of any Rockies baseball fan!!

Knock one out of the park with WSO

The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and the Casper Rockies want to take you out to the ballgame on Aug. 19, 2006 for the first Pops in the Park concert.

The WSO will play an outdoor Pops concert beginning at 5 p.m. and afterwards, watch the Casper Rockies take on the Missoula Osprey. Pops in the Park is sure to be one of Casper's favorite musical events as WSO conductor Jonathan Shames leads the WSO in selections such as the Music Man, the Star-Spangled Banner and Casey at the Bat, narrated by Casper's own Brian Scott.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 & under and a Pops Pack is $35, which includes two adult tickets, two children's tickets, four hot dogs, four drinks and a game program. Tickets will be sold during upcoming Rockies games and through the WSO office.

Please call the WSO office at 266-1478 for additional information or to purchase your tickets and let's play ball!

Fiber producers wanted

Fiber Animal Producers and Fiber Artisans Wanted. We are presently organizing our first fiber festival, which will be held at the Casper Fairgrounds. We are looking for vendors that are interested in participating in a fall fiber festival. Any fleece-bearing animal or fleece-related product will be considered. For additional information email {M3jane@alpacasofwyoming.com or phone 266-2639.

Downtown summer concert series set

Aug. 2 - Jeff Finlin

Aug. 9 - The Dan Walker Band

Local food vendors and restaurants will be on site serving a wonderful variety of dishes. Beer and wine will be available for those over the age of 21 (bring your ID's!).{M3 If you come bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on and plan to purchase dinner at the event. For more information, contact the Downtown Development Authority at (307) 235-6710 or log on to www.WednesdayNightLive.com.

Olympian to speak

This year's honoree for the Eighth Annual Award and Recognition Breakfast to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is George Bryce. George has enthusiastically accepted the honor. He now joins an elite group of individuals: Newell Sargent, Tom Stroock, John Wold, Mick McMurry, Mike Sullivan, Susie McMurry, and Gail Zimmerman as distinguished recipients. The event will be held at the Casper Events Center, August 16th, 7 a.m. Keynote Speaker is Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic Gold Medalist and widely known as "The World's Greatest Female Athlete," additionally she has received eight honorary doctorates from Universities all over the country and is a Boys & Girls Club alum. A special thank you to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Board of Directors and past recipients for participating in the selection process. For more information please call Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming at 234-2456.

Help Yourself

What's Here? Support groups, stuff to help.

Update housing applications

Housing Alternatives Inc. is updating and reviewing housing applications. If you are interested or have previously applied for housing you need to come into the office located at 330 S. Center, Suite 308, to fill out a new/updated application and certification. We are open 10-1, 2-5 p.m. Effective immediately; a new completed application is needed to add your name to the waiting list. Your application will be stamped and dated when it is received. HAI will notify you in writing if you qualify and at that time schedule an appointment.

HAI provides rental housing through federal funding to low-moderate incomes. To qualify, applicant's household income must be at or below 50% of the area median income. Applicants must meet the Tenant Selection Criteria as established by HAI. If you have further questions, please call 266-9112.

Support group for surviving spouses

Café Cares, a support group for surviving spouses or partners, meets the second Tuesday of each month, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions conference room, 319 S. Wilson.

If you have questions, please call Dama at 577-4832.

Jobs available

Looking for work? Stop at the Casper Workforce Center, 851 Werner Court, Suite 120. We offer many jobs, full-time and part-time, in many different occupations. Our service is entirely free and our friendly staff will personally assist you in your efforts to find employment. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 234-4591 for more information.

Helping Others

What's Here? Chances to make a difference.

Youth Empowerment Council receives grant

The Youth Empowerment Council has been awarded a grant of $7,000 by the Casper Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF).

The funds for the grant were made available from the Janet S. and Richard Schnader Fund of the WYCF and will be used to fund YEC's continued involvement and positive influence on Casper's youth community. According to Darcy Dixon, Youth Coordinator for the YEC, "This grant will give us additional resources to continue to expand programs in the community including art, skate park, underage drinking, teen suicide prevention, public relations and youth advocacy.

Youth Empowerment Council was founded in 2001 and has given teens from Casper an avenue in which to take action regarding the changes they want to see in their community.

The Wyoming Community Foundation is a philanthropic nonprofit organization that administers funds established by individuals, families, corporations, agencies and private foundations. The Foundation uses the income from these gifts to benefit community needs across the state of Wyoming. For information call (307) 721-8300, email wcf@wycf.org, or visit www.wycf.org.

EQUALITY STATE BOOK FEST RECEIVES GRANTS

The Casper College/ARTCORE "Equality State Book Festival," has recently received grants totaling more than $24,500 from outside funders, enhancing the college's already strong support for the program. The festival will be held Oct. 19-21, at the college and at a number of other venues around Casper. Grants have been received from The National Endowment for the Arts, Natrona County Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Natrona County Travel and Tourism Council, Casper Area Community Foundation, and Wyoming Council for the Humanities.

The festival will include readings, signings, panel discussions, writing workshops, movie screenings, author visits to the public schools, a book fair with displays by publishers and archives, a banquet on October 19, and a late-night poetry slam. All events are free and open to the public with the exception of the workshops and banquet. Writers scheduled to appear at the Wyoming Equality State Book Festival include Annie Proulx, Linda Hasselstrom, Tim Sandlin, C.J. Box, Candy Moulton, Lori Van Pelt, and Kathleen and Michael Gear. For more information log on to www.equalitystatebookfest.com.

Help for Caregivers

Help for families providing long-term care for patients with Alzheimer's disease, other dementia, stroke, or acquired brain injury will be given in Casper on Aug. 10 and 11.

Two days of free training will be provided for a member of the family. Some of the topics include basic nursing skills, balance improvement, wound care, medications, legal issues and how the brain is affected by disease or injury. The cost of care of the patient while the family member attends the training will also be covered by the sponsors.

The training is sponsored by Alzheimer's Affiliation of Wyoming with assistance from the Daniels Fund, the Myra Fox Skelton Trust, The Casper Star-Tribune,the Wyoming Medical Center Foundation, the Aging Division of Wyoming Department of Health and the Natrona County Travel and Tourism Council. For more information, please email {M7alzawy@tribcsp.com or call 265-7960.

Cancer patients receive room help

Out-of-town patients receiving treatment at the Rocky Mountain Oncology Center in Casper can now get a break on overnight accommodation costs.

Cancer patients who need to stay in Casper for radiation or chemotherapy can stay at the Masterson Place, a home away from home for both patients and their families. Masterson Place is owned and run by the Wyoming Medical Foundation, which charges $30 per night for anyone who comes to Casper for medical treatment.

Dr. Robert Tobin announced this week that Rocky Mountain Oncology in Casper will pay $15 of the amount to decrease the financial burden on cancer patients and their families who are being treated at that facility.

Depending on the scope of each individual case, generally cancer patients receive radiation every weekday for anywhere from four to six weeks. Chemotherapy treatments may run for varying lengths of time, sometimes for as long as a year or more.

Cancer patients at Rocky Mountain Oncology can get short and long-term accommodations at Masterson Place with complementary shuttle services from the treatment center at 6501 E. Second St. in Casper.

Masterson Place, located at 2325 E. Yellowstone Highway in Casper, offers a safe, comfortable and attractive home for those who need it most at a particularly vulnerable time in their lives.

For more information please contact Rocky Mountain Oncology, Casper at 235 5433.

Cool gel wraps to Iraq

Wyo Blue Star Parents drive to send $2 cool gel neck wraps to our State's servicemen and women in Iraq is underway once again. So far his year the group has sent 150 wraps and hopes to exceed last year's total of 2,000. Daily temperatures exceed 116 degrees and the wraps help keep our soldiers cool in spite of all the heavy gear they have to wear. We also need address in Iraq to send the wraps to, so if you would like a shipment sent c/o your son or daughter, or to make a donation to buy more wraps, please contact Wyo Blue Star Parents, 3526 Garden Creek Road Casper 82601 or call Carol Lovelace at 234-0472. Blue Star Parents appeared at Beartrap Music Festival in July this year! Come sign our giant banners for troop support and get well cards for hospitalized injured soldiers, or just drop by to chat, we'd love to meet you.

Carla Edwards -- 234-2273

Joshua's needs volunteers

Joshua's Storehouse is looking for people interested in doing volunteer work which makes a big difference in the lives of countless families and individuals. If you have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record, there are opportunities for you for community service. You would need to be able to do food pick-ups from donor stores and elsewhere for delivery to Joshua's, approximately two hours each morning, four days a week.

There is no pay but there are tremendous spiritual and emotional benefits.

Joshua's is a food and distribution center serving needy people in the area. All of the food is provided absolutely free of charge to qualifying families and individuals.

Joshua's is located at 334 S. Wolcott St., in downtown Casper, next to the Bank of the West building between Midwest and Collins and there is ample parking space.

To arrange an interview, call 265-0242.

Quilt blocks for Hospice

Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions has teamed with Quilts-N-Things, located in the Beverly Plaza, to make quilts to be raffled at Casper's largest indoor picnic, the Sept. 16th "Family Fun Fest." This benefit for hospice with a county fair flavor will be old time country fun for the whole family. You can help by donating a quilt to Hospice at 319 S. Wilson, or by purchasing a 'block kit' for $2.50 at Quilts-N-Things. You may also call 266-5894 for information regarding open quilting for Hospice. We are also in need of batting, fabrics, and quilt backing donations to finish the quilts. Finished blocks and donated items need to be received by hospice or Quilts-N-Things by Aug. 15.

BBBS receives grant

Big Brothers Big Sisters has received a $5,000 grant from the Casper Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Wyoming Community Foundation.

Funds for the grant were made available from the Janet S. and Richard C. Schneider Fund of the WYCF. The grant will be used to support one-on-one mentoring relationships between local adults and youth.

The WYCF is a philanthropic nonprofit organization that administers funds established by individuals, families, corporations, agencies and private foundations.

Caps for Kids needs yarn

The volunteers for Caps for Kids are in need of left-over yarn. After knitting and crocheting over 2,500 caps, scarves, and baby blankets during last winter, our supply of yarn is very low. These items were distributed throughout Wyoming to keep young and old a little bit warmer.

If you would like to knit or crochet with us, we meet the fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m., to turn in our completed projects, share patterns, and renew acquaintances at the Senior Center located at 1831 East Fourth Street. You do not need to be a senior citizen to be a part of this group.

To help us keep this worthy project going, bring your yarn to the RSVP office at 1831 East Fourth Street, or call Alice at 237-0350, or Margo at 237-7561.

Order luminarias now

Hundreds of luminaria candles representing those lost to cancer and honoring survivors will be lit at 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, in a moving ceremony during the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at Harry Geldien Stadium.

As candles are lit, the names of those for whom the luminaria were purchased are read aloud.

The candles may be reserved now for a minimum donation of $5 each. All funds raised through luminaria sales support the mission of the American Cancer Society, which is to eliminate cancer through research, education, patient services and advocacy programs.

Casper's 13th annual Relay for Life is a family-oriented event where participants enjoy the camaraderie of a team and also raise funds to fight cancer. Participants camp out at the Relay site overnight, and when not walking or running, they take part in fun activities and enjoy local entertainment.

This year's theme is "Oh, the places you'll go!" Opening ceremonies for Relay are at 6:30 p.m. Friday with the victory lap for survivors at 6:45 p.m.

Anyone wishing to purchase a luminaria may do so by contacting Linda Holtz at 265-5285.

St. Vincent's helps others

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store, located at the corner of "H" and Durbin streets in North Casper, invites you to participate in a Summer Finale 50/50 Raffle and win some extra cash back. Visit the store from Aug. 1 through Sept. 23 and purchase tickets for $1 each or six tickets for $5. With your ticket purchase, you can draw for up to 50% off your entire in-store purchase. The 50/50 raffle winner will be drawn Saturday, Sept. 23. And don't forget, St. Vincent's offers a variety of items in our silent auction, daily specials on clothing, and Super Saturday sales. So stop in Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and take advantage of extra savings while you support our community and shop because you care.

See's Candies available

St. Anthony Manor is selling See's Candies from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 211 E. Sixth St. All proceeds are used for our senior activities. Please call Carol or Laura for more information at 237-0843.

Night lights in the Relay for Life

Neighbors in the Kelly Walsh High School area have been alerted that throughout the Relay for Life, Aug. 4-5, the lights of the Harry Geldien track and stadium will be turned on Friday night through dawn Saturday. The Relay Committee wishes to assure residents that Relay participants will be walking the track throughout the night to raise funds to fight cancer and that music will be muted for the night.

All residents are invited to join the celebration, which starts with Opening Ceremonies and the Victory Walk at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Admission to the stadium will be free. Later that evening the solemn and impressive Luminary Ceremony will be held. For more information, please call the American Cancer Society office at 235-0044.

Relay for Life registration begins

Teams, survivors and luminary applications are being accepted now for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Aug. 4-5 at Harry Geldien Stadium.

Walkers, joggers and runners have a member of their team on the track at all times from 4 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Cancer survivors are encouraged to participate in the Victory Lap and reception Friday evening.

A traditional Luminary ceremony is held at dusk Friday, with hundreds of candles glowing around the track.

To register as an individual or team, call 265-7169.

To register as a survivor, call 235-0044.

To purchase a luminary candle, call 265-5285.

To volunteer, call 235-0044.

Jerre Jones -- 234-8625

Banner signing

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life Wall of Hope banner is our way of allowing those touched by cancer to voice their desire that Congress and the White House make cancer a budget priority. "By memorializing those who have succumbed to cancer and celebrating those who have beaten the disease, we hope to personalize the nationwide war on cancer and the policy solutions that will help win it."

The Wall of Hope banner will be displayed at Hilltop National Bank's 300 Country Club Rd. location until Aug. 3. We invite everyone from our community to stop in and sign the banner to show your support in this important fight against cancer. The banner will then be displayed at the Relay For Life event held at Kelly Walsh High School on Aug. 4 and 5. The 15 banners from Wyoming will join with another 4200 Wall of Hope banners from Relays across America for the Celebration on the Hill in Washington DC, Sept. 19-20. For more information please contact the ACS Office at 577-4892.

Grown-up Stuff

What's Here? Fun stuff for grown-ups to do.

Fossil digs offered this summer

The Casper College Tate Geological Museum is offering up five-day long summer field expeditions on actual dig sites in Wyoming during the summer. Each trip is limited to six participants 16 and older and all will be led by J.P. Cavigelli, Tate prep lab manager and field operations coordinator, and Tate staffer Steve Pfaff. Lucky participants will learn prospecting (looking for new fossils eroding out), GPS use, topographic and geology map use, and collecting techniques while they spend their nights in a comfortable hotel room. In addition to the hotel and training, the $625 fee covers transportation, lunches and any needed field supplies.

Two trips will cover the Lance Formation and will take place Aug. 14-18 and Aug. 28-Sept.1. These digs will cover sites known for their dinosaur remains, including hadrosaur, Triceratops, dromeosaurs, ankylosaurs, and the rare elusive Tyrannosaurus rex.

Each field trip is also worth one college credit. Participants need to be "somewhat fit," since hiking over rugged country in hot summer weather is part of the experience.

To sign up or get more information for the summer fossil dig sessions, call the Tate Geological Museum at 268-2447.

The ultimate girls' weekend

The Casper Events Center, Casper Star-Tribune, and Clear Channel Radio are proud to announce that the Second Annual Wyoming Women's Expo will be held Oct. 13 and 14 at the Events Center.

This is a fun-packed event including exhibitor booths, inspiring and educational seminars, shopping, and hands-on demonstrations. The show kicks off Friday with a Girls' Night Out to sample microbrews, hors d'oeuvres, and to shop and network. Seminar topics include investment, will planning, nutrition, business planning, health and body contouring, and home decorating.

The object of the show is to give every woman the resources to be successful and empowered in her life. Admission is $5 per day for adults or $ for a two-day pass, and free for children ages 12 and under. For information call Kendra Ziler at 235-7583 or kziler@cityofcasperwy.com.

Elks activities

The Elks Lodge, BPOE #1353 in cooperation with "Keep in Memory," a nonprofit corporation, is presenting the following activities the last weekend of August:

Redneck Days from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 at City Park. There will be a watermelon seed spitting contest, a pie eating contest, a soap box derby, and a tug of war contest. There will also be miscellaneous vendor booths and games and prizes available. Tickets are 5 for $1.

Redneck Days VIP Dinner and Dance from 5-10 p.m. in the Elks Lodge ballroom. There will be a cocktail hour, dinner of shrimp and beef, a baked potato, vegetable, salad, and dessert, and a special concert with guest performer John Anderson. Cost is $200 per person.

There will be a John Anderson Concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at the Natrona County Fairgrounds Grandstand. General admission is $20 and box seats are $27.50.

For more information contact any Elks Lodge officer. Tickets are available at Sonic Rainbow. A $5 discount will be provided with the donation of a musical instrument for children in Wyoming interested in pursuing music.

COLLEGE TO HOST REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Casper College will host the Council for Resource Development (CRD) Region VIII Annual Conference Aug. 9 and 10. This year's theme is: "A Resource Treasure Hunt." The conference is broken down into two tracks: one for those involved with foundations and the other for those involved with grants. Conference keynote speaker will be Gale Alexander, retired Casper College communications instructor, who will speak on "The Importance of Good Communication."

The Council for Resource Development (CRD) is the only professional organization concerned exclusively with fund raising for two-year colleges and supports professionals and develops leaders engaged in community college resource development. Region VIII includes Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, and Saskatchewan. Local and regional organizations are invited to attend the conference, which will take place in the Strausner Student Center on the Casper College campus. To register or for more information log on to {M7www.crdnet.org.

Stadium Rally 3

All motorcyclists are invited to Laramie Labor Day Weekend for Stadium Rally 3 and the Cowboys' season opener against Utah State. Registration is $35 per person by Thursday and includes a football ticket, a T-shirt, a sponsor barbecue and one hand in Sunday's poker run through the Snowy Range. Activities begin at 4 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 1 and conclude Sunday, Sept. 3, with an awards ceremony and barbecue at 4 p.m. Info: (307) 721-1024 or (307) 742-9411.