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Hearts in Harmony

* Now through Saturday, Garden Square Assisted Living of Casper will host Hearts in Harmony Week as part of National Assisted Living Week with concerts, a banana shoot-out, an armchair trip to China, and more. Info: 472-1153.

Natrona County Public Library events

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

* Storyteller Glenda Bonin will be at the library at 10:30 a.m. today.

* The independent film: "The Forest for the Trees" will be shown tonight at 6:30 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce events

* There will be a Cultural Affairs meeting today at 11:30 a.m. with location TBA. Info and RSVP: 234-5311.

Wyo Blue Star Parents

* The next regular meeting will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at the Scrapbook Superstore, 2500 CY Ave. If you have a son or daughter in the Military come join us for a leisurely hour of creating a memorable photo page and see what we do to support our Servicemen and women as well as each other. Info: 234-0472.

Beta Sigma Phi meetings

* The Epsilon Master Chapter will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the home of Pat Potter. The 2006-07 yearbooks will be distributed and discussion will include the upcoming activities in place for the new season. Info: 472-5445.

Clubs & meetings

Promise Keepers

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

Narcotics Anonymous

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

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

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

Friends of Lions

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

Model railroaders

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

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

12-24 Club

* 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St. Club is open to family and friends who are having trouble with alcohol and/or drugs. Info: 237-8035.

Golden K Kiwanis

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

* 10 a.m., 328 E. A St., Eastsiders Group, smoking.

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

* 5:30 p.m., 136 Wolcott St. (basement), Traditions, smoking.

* 7 p.m., 520 CY Ave., Quick Fix ( in back, basement), nonsmoking.

* 7 p.m., 136 W. Eighth St., Keep It Simple, nonsmoking.

* 7 p.m., 763 Center St., Edgerton, Serenity in the Oil Patch, smoking.

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

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

Bereavement group

* Cafe Care, noon-1 p.m., Central Wyoming Hospice Program main conference room, 319 S. Wilson St. A free lunch and discussion group for those who have lost their spouses or partners in death will meet the second Tuesday of the month. Info: 577-4832.

Daughters of Nile

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

NCHS/1950

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

Mercer House open classes

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

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

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

MS support

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

Pediatric cancer

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

Casper Skeet Club

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

Toastmasters

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

Airmodelers

* Casper Airmodelers Association, 6:30 p.m., June-September, Airmodeler's Facility in front of the skeet club, 2000 E. Road. [October-May, Mills Community Hall, Fourth and Midwest streets.] Info: 234-4360 or 265-3549.

Lions Club

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

Casper Chess Club

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

Astronomers

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

Job's Daughters

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

Gastric bypass

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

Parent support

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

Overeaters Anonymous

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

The Committee

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

Right to Life

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

CAP cadets

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

Rockhounds

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

Extension Club

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

Al-Anon

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

Self Help Center hotline

* The Self Help Center has a 24-hour confidential hotline, 262-9675, available to help educate potentially abusive men and provide available resources. The Self Help office number is 235-2814.

HOG

* Harley Owners Group, 6:30 p.m. Meet at Deluxe Harley Davidson Shop to ride. All riders welcome. Info: 265-3211.

Coming Up

Chamber of Commerce events

Info and RSVP: 234-5311.

* Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m., Military Affairs meeting at the Casper Petroleum Club.

* Sept. 14, noon, Technology Committee will meet in the Chamber Board Room.

* Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m., Government Affairs will meet at the Casper Petroleum Club.

* Sept. 19, 4 p.m., there will be a Board Meeting at the Chamber.

* Sept. 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Chamber will host a Pandemic Flu Seminar at the Best Western Ramkota. Admission to the seminar is free.

* Sept. 21, from 5-7 p.m., Business After Hours will be held at the Holiday Inn on the River.

* Sept. 27, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Quarterly luncheon to be held at the Petroleum Club.

* Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., The Chamber will host a DOE Seminar at the Parkway Plaza. Admission is $15, and includes lunch.

* Sept. 30, 4 p.m., the Ranch City Party committee will host a silent auction at the Parkway Plaza. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. with dancing at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person.

Marathon Annuitants

* Sept. 13, 5 p.m., meet for the final summer picnic at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park. Info: 234-4219.

Wyoming Flycasters

* Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m., The Wyoming Flycasters will hold the annual picnic on the Izaak Walton League grounds behind Fort Casper. Come check us out. Info: 235-1730.

Natrona County Public Library events

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

* Sept. 14, the Vietnam film discussion series will be held.

* Sept. 15, from 7-9 p.m., the Teen Dinner & a Movie will take place.

* Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m., A book discussion over "The House on Mango Street" will be held.

* Sept. 19, 4 p.m., the Teen Writers' Club will meet.

* Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m., the Vietnam film discussion series will be held.

* Sept. 27, from 3:30-5 p.m., Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! (for Teens) will be held.

* Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m., the Vietnam film discussion series will be held.

Nicolaysen Art Museum event

* Sept. 15, The NIC will host a gallery talk at 6 p.m. and an opening reception at 7 p.m. for the Steve Fitch exhibition, "Gone: Photographs of Abandonment on the High Plains." Light hors d'oeuvres with a no host bar will be offered and admission is free to members and $5 for nonmembers. The show will run from Sept. 15 through Dec. 31.

Eagles #306 events

* Sept. 15, Jim Cox Band will play from 8 p.m.-midnight.

* Sept. 16, rock concert from 3-7 p.m.

* Sept. 17, Sunday Breakfast starts up again, with breakfast being served from 8-11 a.m.

* Sept. 22, Rib Eye Charity Dinner from 6-8 p.m., with only 75 meals will be served. Dinner will be followed with a performance by the High Line Fever (Bruce Oakes) Band from 8 p.m.-midnight.

* Sept. 24, Sunday Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m.

* Sept. 29, Runaway Band will play from 8 p.m.-midnight.

Stage III

* Sept. 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23, at 7:30 p.m., Stage III will present John Patrick's comic farce, "A Bad Year for Tomatoes." There will also be a matinee performance Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. The play is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors 65 and older and full-time students, and are available at Metro Coffee Company, Grant Street Grocery, and the Cadillac Cowgirl. Info: 234-0946 or www.stageiiitheatre.com.

Casper Planetarium events

* Sept. 16, 23, and 30 at 7 p.m., the Casper Planetarium, 904 N. Poplar, will host "Skywatchers of Africa." Hear African legends about the night sky from Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Swaziland. Admission is $2.50 per person. This program is not recommended for children under the age of six. Info: 577-0310

Epilepsy Support Group

* Sept. 18, 6:30-8 p.m., meeting at 1200 E. Third, in Auditorium A. The topic will be Updates on Medications. Info: 237-5316.

Outdoor Women of Wyoming

* Sept. 18, 7 p.m., The Outdoor Women Of Wyoming will meet at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse behind Fort Casper. The evening's program will be presented by Wyoming Game and Fish's, Robin Kepple, who will speak on Public Access to Private Land. Info: 235-1730.

P.E.O., Chapter G meetings

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

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

* Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., meeting at the home of Susan Griffith.

Beta Sigma Phi meetings

* Sept. 19, 6 p.m., the Epsilon Master Chapter members will host a dinner party for their Sister chapter, Laureate Lambda, at the home of Nancy Custer. A general meeting will follow. Info: 234-8786.

P.E.O., Chapter O meetings

* Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., the home of Donna Roth, 404 Texas Place.

* Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., the home of Claranne Cannon, 1520 Kingsbury.

* Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., the home of Kathleen Sullivan, 2508 S. Poplar.

* Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., the home of Pat Kerns, 2646 E. 11th St.

* Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., the home of Jane Sizemore, 1665 Trojan Dr.

NIC event

* Sept. 30, 6 p.m., The Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center will hold its 21st Annual Dinner and Auction Gala. This event is the museum's largest fund-raiser and social event of the year. The theme is "Wild Wooly Window Wingding" and features the auction of the window panels that were on display in the windows of the Townsend Hotel. Info: 235-5247.

Germans from Russia Group

* Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Program: Potluck dinner "October Fest" and music.

* Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. Program: Bring a batch of goodies and recipe for a tasting bee. Christmas Family Poem presented by Betty Sanders.

* Feb. 5, 2007, at 7 p.m. Program: Book review on old Russian book given by Irene Docktor and fill out program books.

All meetings are held at the Mills Senior Center. Info: 265-6528.

Daughters of the American Revolution

* Oct. 2, 12:30 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will meet for a luncheon at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 235-5557.

* Nov. 6, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Mr. Brian Carrico entitled, "Re-enacting in Historical Movies and TV." Info: 237-7320.

* Dec. 4, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Lt./Col. Peter Schmotzer entitled, "The ROTC Program at NCHS." Info: 237-7320.

* Feb. 5, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Heather Johnson entitled, Clogging and report on her trip to China." Info: 237-7320.

* March 5, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 237-7320.

* April 2, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Jacqueline Carrico entitled, "The Scotch Irish." Info: 237-7320.

* May 7, 2007, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Representative Dr. Tom Walsh entitled, "Overview of the 2007 Wyoming Legislature." Info: 237-7320.

* June 4, 2007, 12:30 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will meet for a luncheon at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St. Info: 235-5557.

Chapter Y, P.E.O. meetings

* Oct. 4, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Bobby Jane Waldram, 1764 S. Conwell. Info: 234-4483. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Oct. 18, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Helen Sheppard, 1558 Westridge Ct. Info: 234-2134. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Nov. 1, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Margot Everett, 5420 S. Oak. Info: 266-5231. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Nov. 15, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Karen Donley, 1140 Ivy Lane. Info: 235-6341. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Dec. 6, noon, Social Meeting at the home of Karan Waldock, 2091 Linda Vista. Info: 266-2620. Please call if you are unable to attend.

* Dec. 20, 12:45 p.m., meeting at the home of Dyann Durst, 2020 S. Walnut. Info: 237-1334. Please call if you are unable to attend.

Wyoming Women's Expo

* Oct. 13 and 14, The Second Annual Wyoming Women's Expo will be held at the Casper Events Center, featuring motivational speakers, educational seminars, hands-on learning, shopping, product demonstrations, and more. Info: 235-7583.

Newborns in Need

* Newborns in Need, a charity that specializes in the needs of premature and newborn babies that are sick or in crisis, will hold meetings from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 14, Nov. 11, and Dec. 9 at Lifesteps Campus, 1514 E. 12th St., in the Cafeteria Building "L." Info: 235-8592 or www.newbornsinneed.org.

Wyoming Water and Waste meeting

* Oct. 18, 8 a.m., The Wyoming Water and Waste Advisory Board will meet at the UW Outreach Center, Room 106, 951 N. Poplar, to consider a rule proposal by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Division. The public is invited and encouraged to comment. An electronic copy of the proposed rule is available at deq.state.wy.us/shwd/. Info: (307) 777-8937 or (307) 777-7753.

Book Festival

* Oct. 19-21, The Equality State Book Festival will be held in Casper featuring presentations by two acclaimed authors, a banquet at 6 p.m. on Friday, reading sessions, and book sales. Tickets for the banquet, to be held at the Parkway Plaza, are on sale now and are $25 per person. The reading session, to be held in Duram Hall on the Casper College Campus, will be free and open to the public. Info: 268-2533, (800) 442-2963, ext. 2533 or www.equalitystatebookfest.com.

Casper Artists Guild events

* Oct. 20-22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tom Loepp will be presenting a workshop. Participants may use their choice of oil, watercolor, or pastel. Cost is $40 per day for members and $50 per day for nonmembers. Preregistration is necessary. Info: 265-2655.

Wyoming Heritage Foundation

* Nov. 16-17, noon, This year's Wyoming Heritage Foundation annual Forum will be held at the Parkway Plaza and Convention Center with a reception Thursday night and the program adjourning at 4 p.m. on Friday. Info: 577-8000 or wbya@qwest.net.

Red Cross classes

* American Red Cross of Natrona County, 318 W. "B" St. Preregistration and payment is required for all classes. Info: 237-8436.

Head Start

* Natrona County Head Start is now taking applications for three to five year-olds. This quality preschool program is free to qualifying families. Info: 577-1864.

Parent-education seminar

* The Wyoming Children's Access Network provides parent-education seminars for divorcing, separated, and never-married parents. The one-time four-hour seminar is provided monthly in Casper and other cities around the state. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other adults close to the children are welcome to attend. There is a nominal fee that may be waived upon request, based on need. Preregistration is required 24 hours in advance. Info: Wyoming Children's Access Network at 866-726-3700.