Today's Highlights

Stuff to do today.

Trinity Lutheran offers services

On Easter Sunday, an Easter breakfast will be offered at 7:45 a.m., and at 9 a.m., worship services will again be held. At both the Sunrise and 9 am., services, Holy Communion will be included.

Pastor Daniel Holthus and Vicar Greg Sonnenschein urge visitors to join members at all services.

St. Mark's announces services

On Easter Sunday, April 12, services will be held at both 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. with a brunch offered between the services at 9:15 a.m.

Prince of Peace

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church hosts the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. A youth-sponsored pancake breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. Regular worship service will be held at 9 a.m.

Tri-State Jamboree this weekend

Today, the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be hosting the 6th annual Tri-State Jamboree at the Eagles Hall, 306 N Durbin. Musicians from Wyoming and surrounding states, including New Mexico, will be here to perform in a jam session setting. Today's hours are from 1 to 8 p.m. Admission will be $5 each day. There will be outstanding performing musicians for three days. Gospel music will be featured from 1 to 2 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded every day at periodic intervals.

The Eagles Tri-State Jamboree raises funds for many charities and April, along with Tri-State, is D.A.R.E. month. Help us raise funds to help support this worthy organization.

Robbie Daniels -- 307-235-5130

Public welcome at Sunrise

Sunrise Baptist Chruch, 3990 S. McKinley, invites all to a special presentation of Arise My Love, at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday School for ALL ages. For more information, contact pastor Gary at 237-5108.

Brunch open to the public

Easter Brunch will be served in the Elks Dining Room from 8 to 1p.m. Menu will consist of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, French toast, fried potatoes, baked ham, baron of beef, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, hard-boiled eggs, vegetable tray, tossed salad, fruit salad, crepes, juices, milk, and Babcock's specialty coffee. Adults $10; children 6 to 12, $6; children under 5 are free. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. It is requested that groups of six or more make reservations with the Elks Lodge Secretary at 234-4839. For Information, call 234-4834.

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KW '99

Kelly Walsh Class of 1999 Reunion is July 25-26, 2009. To register for the event and to find out more information, visit www.kellywalsh99.com.

Men meet for lunch

Democratic men and women are always welcome at the Men's Democratic Luncheon. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12 at noon at the Ramada Plaza Riverside, 300 W. F St. in Casper.

The hour-long lunch features discussion of today's news events and politics. The public is invited. Attendees either serve themselves from the buffet, or order from the menu. For more information, contact Tom Davis at 266-3015.

Star Lane students present

The freshman and sophomore students have been researching information on AIDS. They have studied the disease and how culture affects the spread and management of AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa and China, as well as in the United States. They have evaluated what makes some methods of management more successful than others and are prepared to share their conclusions and recommendations on Wednesday, April 15, at 9 a.m., and 1 p.m.

Our junior and senior students have been studying Oedipus Rex, Sigmund Freud, and the Oedipus complex. They will analyze the intersection of the story and the science and present their findings about the Myth & Psychology on Thursday, April 16, at 9 a.m., and 1 p.m.

Community input is vital to the learning process at Star Lane Center. Your audience participation with questions and comments help students gain knowledge in new areas and develop confidence as they present research results. We encourage your attendance at one of these one-hour presentations. Questions? Call Jo Lynn at 253-3100.

CYO sets final concert

The Casper Youth Orchestra is extremely excited to announce the last concert of their 2008-2009 season. WORLD MUSIC AFFAIR, promises to bring traditional music from Latin America, Pacific Islands, Europe, Asia, Africa and more n it is an opportunity to explore and celebrate the incredible diversity of music from around the globe. This concert, featuring all three of CYO's ensembles, will be held on Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Kelly Walsh High School. Additionally, harps from the CYO Endangered Instrument Program will be featured during the concert!

CYO is also participating in the national Orchestras Feeding America project and will hold a local food drive from 1-3 p.m. (prior to the start of the concert) which will benefit Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies. There are also food collection bins currently located at both Safeways here in Casper and will also remain there throughout the entire day of April 19.

Tickets are on sale at the following ticket outlets: Hill Music Company, Wyoming Music Company and Pottery By You. The doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and tickets can also be purchased at the door.

For more information: e-mail CYOmailbox@msn.com or call 258-0109.

Master Gardeners hold plant sale

The Natrona County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale for the public on Saturday, May 16, at the ARLC Building at 8 a.m.

Excess plants to be donated to the sale can be taken to the white building in the rear of the ARLC. If you wish to donate but are unable to transport, call the office at 235-9400, ext. 29, between 8 a.m., and 4 p.m., with ypur name, address and phone number and someone from the committee will call you back.

For more information, call co-chairmen Sylvia at 232-8130 or Burl at 235-5508.

Grownup Stuff

Fun stuff geared to adults.

We the People

We the people of the United States, are on the 15th Day of April, assembling at noon at the Pioneer Park, across from the Court House for a protest of the way our government is governing our great nation. We the people want to take our nation back. This government works for us and we do not have to answer to them, they must answer to us. Make your voice heard and stand with us as one nation, under God.

Live radio from Painted Past

Painted Past has created something new to entertain all audiences. Essi Belvedere and Elli Crane host KSPR's daytime TV talk show, "Essence and Elegance" in front of a live audience. Each woman shares helpful household hints from her own experiences during each segment with laughter, commercials, and special guests.You will meet producer "Larry" the who cues Essi and Elli on and off the air. Learn about Gardening, Flower Arranging, Manners, Trusting your Tool, Child Care, Anti-Aging techniques, and more.. This is good clean fun and the show is very versatile and can be taken anywhere. We can go to your favorite restaurant and entertain you there, or anywhere you would like to have us. The show is priced according to the number of minutes you would like for us to entertain. We can do 30, 45, an hour or an hour and a half. There is a special rate for non-profits and groups as well. Please consider us for your next function, family reunion or ladies luncheon, men's meeting, senior

entertainment, dinner theater, meetings, conventions or Christmas party . We do it all!

For more information or questions, call Painted Past Productions at 267-7243 or email at ppphistory@bresnan.net

ABATE sets parade

Wyoming Central ABATE presents the 29th annual Awareness Day Parade on Saturday, May 2. All vehicles are welcome to participate.

In conjunction with the Christian Motorcyclists Association, the Blessing of the Bikes will take place from 10 to 11 a.m., in the parking lot at Open Bible Church, next to Hobby Lobby on E. 2nd St.

The parade will form from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the East Wal-Mart parking lot and will cover Casper, Mills and Evansville before ending at Rendezvous RV on E. 2nd St.

For those who wish, the parade will continue to Glenrock and on to Douglas, where lunch will be served at the Plains.

Weather permitting, if there is enough interest, a poker run will be held on the way back.

For more information, call Mileage at 577-9165 or 277-7433.

Chrome Cowgirls run

The Chrome Cowgirls host a poker run fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, with registration from 9-10 a.m., at Rendezvous RV. There is a $25 entry fee with a 50 percent payback. Lunch is available from Arrowhead Catering. For more information, email chromecowgirls@hotmail.com or visit the Web site www.chromecowgirlscharity.com

Stage III presents edgy adult comedy

Stage III Community Theatre presents Alan Ball's adult comedy 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress. This R-rated look at uncensored girl talk among five bridesmaids deals frankly with sex, drugs, and alcohol, and was the winner of last year's voting that allowed audience members to choose one show for the 2008-09 season.

Performances are April 24, 25, May 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and May 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, available in advance at Metro Coffee Company, Grant Street Grocery, and the Cadillac Cowgirl, and at the door beginning one hour before each performance. Season ticket holders and those coming from out of town to attend the show may make telephone reservations by calling 234-0946. Stage III is located at 900 North Center Street in Casper; the website is www.stageiiitheatre.org.

Troopers call for alumni

In 1958 the first Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps formed. Now in its 51st year, the number of people who have passed through the ranks of Troopers is countless. The Troopers have begun an endeavor to reconnect with our alumni, so that we can share the exciting future of Troopers directly with them, and keep them up to date on the Corps. If you were a Trooper, or, if you know someone who was a Trooper, please let us know! You can visit our website and enter your information at http://alumni.troopersdrumcorps.org/update.htm, or simply contact the administrative office at 472-2141.

Explore immigration

"Crossing Borders: Migration, Theology, and the Human Journey," will focus on the theology of immigration and the issues surrounding the movement of people in search of a better way of life. Written by Daniel G. Groody, Ph.D., and Mary J. Miller, M.A., Fr. Groody states, "Immigration is a complex issue that is reshaping the cultural, economic and political landscape of the planet."

Topics covered will include economic stability, American jobs, cultural integrity, fiscal constraints, National Security, human rights, property rights, labor rights, law and order and many other issues.

The Crossing Borders program provides participants a chance to find common ground and to discover more about themselves, their God and the millions of people who are on the move in every part of the world.

We will meet on Mondays in the Shepherd's Staff at St. Anthonys Church from 7-9 p.m April 20 and 27; and May 4, 11 and 18. For more information, call Elaine Menardi at 258-0552.

Mrs. Casper selected

Helen Spaulding has been selected as Mrs. Casper and will represent her community in the 33rd annual state Mrs. Wyoming Pageant on May 30, 2009, at the Cheyenne Civic Center. The winner of the pageant will receive a prize package valued at more than $8,000 and will advance on to compete in the national Mrs. America Pageant.

For more information, call state director Sheree Channel at (307) 631-4447.

Postcard event opens

More than 250 artworks by artists from across the region will be on display beginning April 17 when the Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center's 9th annual Postcards from the Wild Wild West exhibition opens.

The exhibition features drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery and mixed-media pieces, all in an approximately 5- by 7-inch, "postcard-sized" format.

The works, by artists from across the region, will be sold to the highest bidder May 9 when the exhibition concludes with the annual Postcards from the Wild Wild West Auction. That event, which begins at 6 p.m., will feature heavy hors devours by Outback Steakhouse, a cash bar and live music (country/western and bluegrass/redneck) by The Saggy Bottom Boys from Douglas. The event begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

"This is one of the most fun, rowdy and exciting events that people look forward to at the Nic every year," executive director Holly Turner said. "In these economic times, you can definitely afford contemporary, original artwork and will help support a vital arts non-profit at the same time."

For more information, call the Nic at 235-5247.

Blues and Jazz at All That Jazz

The Wyoming Blues and Jazz Society would like to invite all musicians and music fans to our monthly Jam held the third Sunday of every month at All That Jazz in the Parkway Plaza Hotel. The Jam starts at 4 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m., and board members will be on hand to help sign up new members. Please remember that anyone is welcome to play and/or join this organization. Musicians, please bring your own instruments. Please come out and support live music in Casper.The host band for the April 19 Jam will be Rock-n-Roll Susie, the May 17 host band will be The Rockin' Three Bar band.

Anniedean Creel featured artist

Well-known Casper water color artist Anniedean Creel is the featured artist for April at the Westwind Art Gallery. A reception honoring her will be held Sunday, April 19, from 2-4 p.m., at the gallery, 1040 W. 15th St.

Immediately following her show, she will move from Casper to Conroe, Texas, where her children live. She has lived in Casper since 1971 and has taught painting classes at Casper College, the Nicolaysen and through the Casper Recreation Center.

After the death of her husband in 1989, she began visiting India and Sri Lanka yearly. Her current show includes works from India and Japan, landscapes, portraits and architectural studies.

The show is available for viewing Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., as well as at the April 19 reception. There is no admission fee.

All Tchaikovsky at symphony

From Russia with Love: AN All Tchaikovsky Extravaganza!

Nothing says passion, drama and romanticism quite like the name Tchaikovsky. The grand finale of our 59th concert season will feature some of his most passionate works. We'll usher in the celebration with Tchaikovsky's Festival Coronation March for Alexander III. Next we introduce you to one of the hottest new violinists on the scene, wunderkind, Yevgeny Kutik. He will be performing Tchaikovsky's beloved and passionate Violin Concerto. We conclude the evening with Tchaikovsky's epic struggle with Fate, in his monumental Symphony No. 5. An extravaganza for sure! Join us on Saturday night, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be at the John F. Walsh Auditorium in Natrona County High School. Tickets for the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra are on sale and available at Wind City Books, Sadler's Hallmark and the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra's office at 130 West 2nd Street, or by calling 266-1478.

Wyoming Aggies muster

Recently, Texas A&M University has sanctioned one of its newest A&M Clubs. With the help, interest, hard work and dedication of many Aggies who have relocated to Wyoming or moved back home since their tenure in Aggieland, the university officially recognizes the "Texas A&M Club of Wyoming."

Aggie Muster is one of the most time honored and revered traditions that has grown to be an event we still recognize today as we gather together each year on April 21 to pay respects to those who have fallen before us also allowing us to gather together and strengthen our ties and connections with the University. The official day for Muster, recognized April 21, 1922, coincides with Texas' Independence on San Jacinto Day.

Never before has Muster been officially held in this state, but on April 21, 2009, Aggies in Wyoming will go down in history as they simultaneously celebrate and host the first two official Aggie Musters held in Cheyenne and Casper. The Cheyenne Muster begins at 7 p.m. with its ceremony followed by a pot luck dinner at the WY Army National Guard Armory. The Casper Muster begins its social hour at 6 p.m., followed by a formal ceremony starting at 7 p.m. in the FireRock Steakhouse Banquet Room.

All Wyoming Aggies are urged to come together, rekindle the Aggie Spirit and honor those who have fallen before us. It is our duty and privilege.

For more information regarding a 2009 Wyoming Muster or to RSVP, please contact Andy McNeel at andy.mcneel@gmail.com or (979) 229-7082, or contact the Association of Former Students.

Schools

Celebrations, schedules, etc.

Elementary art on display

The NCSD Elementary Student Art Show is now showing at the Public Library until May 7. A Public Reception will be held Thursday, April 26 at 5 p.m.

Mary Fair Whitlatch -- 258-9462

KW plans baccalaureate

The Kelly Walsh High School Class of 2009 invites the family and friends to attend baccalaureate at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Kelly Walsh Auditorium. Baccalaureate is a religious celebration of students and their accomplishments. The program will last about 45 minutes.

Even Start holds celebration

This non-profit program, which is free to the community, provides opportunities for parent(s) to fulfill their educational goals by offering Adult Basic Education/GED and English as a Second Language classes.

Free childhood education classes are offered for children ages 0-7 while parents attend classes. The early childhood program provides learning experiences and instruction through play and exploration. Individualized attention and activities are provided for younger children ages birth to 3.

It is the philosophy of Even Start that parents are their children's first teachers, and that children learn best when they are interacting with their parents. P.A.C.T (Parent and Child Together) allows time for parents and children to play and learn together.

The program provides opportunities for the parents to gain confidence in their skills as a parent and as a teacher of their children through parenting educational classes.

Come tour the facility, meet the staff and learn more about this exciting program.

Please join us on Tuesday, April 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. to help celebrate the return of Casper Even Start.

We are located at the Life Steps Campus at 1514 East 12th St., Building E, Suite B1.

For more information or to enroll in the program, please call Danielle Amedee at 472-5640.

Donations of books, puzzles and any other educational items are greatly appreciated.

Dance needs parent help

The 9th Grade Formal is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 from 8-11:30 p.m at NCHS.

The dance is sponsored by parents. Funds from the dance go into an account for CLASS OF 2012 LAST BLAST (on graduation night) at both high schools.

The dance committee is still in need of parent volunteers and is at risk of being cancelled. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. at REMAX Group, 350 W. A Street.

If you can't make it to the meeting, please call one of the numbers below to let us know that you will be available to help.

Michelle Visoky, 267-2288; Terri Coffman, 267-2933; Kristi Grant, 251-3850.

NC '79

Please go to classreports.org and register your current e-mail address. Our dates are set for July 31-Aug. 1. All information is available online. Please let your friends in other places know about our website as well. Whether you plan to attend or not, we are planning to do a book and would like current information for everyone. If you do not have internet access, call Rick at 266-0041 or Jenny at 266-6332.

Dean Morgan hosts bee

Dean Morgan Junior High will hold a spelling bee from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, April 13.

The school is hosting its own bee, as there is no district bee. Mary Johnson, language arts teacher, organized the event as the spelling team coach "because spelling is still a part of Dean Morgan's approach to excellence."

The top 100 spellers from sixth- through eighth- grades (recommended by English teachers) took a written test in February. The top 28 spellers will advance to the oral spelldown April 13.

There will be prizes for winners, including ribbons, medals and a dictionary for the first-place winner.

Adults from the school will assist Johnson as judges and a pronouncer.

Visit University Park

University Park will host kindergarten orientation for the 2009-10 school year on Monday, April 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. All University Park 09-10 kindergarten parents and childen are invited to attend the morning of fun and learning.

Lions offers scholarships

The Lions Club of Casper announces that applications are now available at Kelly Walsh High School, Natrona County High School, Roosevelt High School and Midwest High School for graduating seniors to apply for one of four $1,000 scholarships to attend the college of their choice.

Students interested should speak to their respective school guidance counselors for more information, or call Tom Phillips at 472-4926.

NC student picked for institute

Mark Schenfisch, a sophomore at Natrona County High School, has been selected to the 2009 University of Wyoming Summer High School Institute.

The institute is a three-week summer residential program designed to offer intellectually talented students a challenging and enriching educational experience on the University of Wyoming campus.

More than 100 outstanding Wyoming sophomores were nominated for this honor.

NC artists plan show

Natrona County High School visual arts students invite the public to see their spring exhibit, "Diversity of Expression," on display at the Nic from April 23-May 29. The exhibit features a collection of works representing a diverse group of students from the NC art program.

Fine arts showcase set

Natrona County High School Fine Arts Department presents a "Fine Arts Showcase" at the Nicolaysen Art Museum on Tuesday, April 28, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event showcases outstanding students in drama, choir, orchestra, band, guitar and the visual arts exhibit, "Diversity of Expression." The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the celebration of the arts.

Be a host family

Now looking for host families for the 2009-2010 school year in Casper, Glenrock and Kaycee.

David is from Germany and enjoys dancing, soccer, handball, reading and cooking. He is an A student and would not mind living in a rural setting.

Kim is from Switzerland and enjoys snowboarding, skiing, arts & crafts, drawing & painting, choir, guitar, dance, swimming & tennis. She would like to try horseback riding, softball, baseball & basketball. She is a B student.

If you are interested in either of these students or would like to host a student from a different country please call

Barbara Richards -- 473-1025 or 262-1832

Learn about new CY

Work continues for the new CY located south-west of our current site. The 118,000 square foot building costing nearly $40 million is on track to open as scheduled in August of 2010. We are sure that you can understand our excitement! Brief informational updates for interested community members will be held April 23 and May 21 at 3:45 p.m. at the current CYJH main office conference room. Designed as a grade 6-8 building, plans are in place (depending upon total student enrollment) to meet the needs of CY 9th graders until the opening of a third larger high school in Casper, tentatively scheduled for 2012.

KW seniors have deadline

The DEADLINE for submitting scholarship awards to be recognized during the Senior Celebration and Academic Awards Night on Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m., in the Kelly Walsh Audiorium is Friday, May 8, 2009. A copy of the scholarship award must be turned into the Counseling office by this date at 4 p.m., in order to be included in the event and program. Copies received after the first deadline will still be accepted at school to be included in the release sent to newspapers after the celebration. The deadline for newspaper recognition is Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Both deadlines are firm. Questions? Please contact Patty Platt at 253-2190.

NC '60 plans picnic

The NCHS Class of 1960 annual picnic is at noon on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park. Join your classmates for a chicken picnic and share the joys of retirement. Chicken, table ware and soft drinks will be provided. Please bring a picnic dish to share, folding chair and $2 park fee. Call Dorothy at 307 2650717 for more information or RSVP. Also check our web site for 50th reunion information: www.classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/nchs/1960

PARTY adds dates

The Natrona County School District, Wyoming Medical Center and Casper Police Department are hosting several Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) programs to increase awareness about making positive decisions.

The dates are Thursday, April 23 (open only for NCSD classes); Saturday, May 2 (new!); Saturday, June 13; Saturday, Sept. 26; Saturday, Nov. 14.

Two additional class dates for the fall are yet to be determined.

The program is open to anyone 13 to 17 years old and will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the dates listed below. Participants will meet at 1233 E. 3rd on the bottom floor, next to the hospital garage. Lunch will be provided.

The free, daylong program, designed for teens ages 13 to 17, is dynamic and interactive and raises awareness of choices teens may be faced with and their good, bad and sometimes life-changing consequences.

The program includes time in a classroom, the emergency room/intensive care unit at WMC and at a staged car crash. Participants will hear from law enforcement officers, doctors, nurses, representatives from an insurance company and a victim of an alcohol/drug-related accident.

The program, which is extracurricular, will cover anatomy and physiology, in relationship to the brain, spinal cord and bones, said Safe Schools Grant Coordinator Kim Ibach. Mechanics of injury also will be discussed, including the nature of injuries that can be repaired, those that cannot and long-term effects of both.

"Drugs, alcohol and car accidents really mess with these systems," Ibach said. "This is science in the context of something real."

Specific dates are set aside for NCSD classes to participate in the program (see list of dates above). If teachers are interested in participating as part of their curriculum, please contact Ibach at 253-5254.

To sign up for a course, call 577-2214 and leave your name and number. It may take up to a week for your call to be returned. Registration packets then will be available after signing up for a class.

For more information about P.A.R.T.Y., leave a message for Rachel Hauglid at 577-2214 or visit http://partycasper.wetpaint.com.

KW '84 picks dates

The Kelly Walsh High School Class of 1984 reunion is June 19-20, 2009. We are currently trying to locate classmates. Please go to http://www.classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/kwhs/1984 for more information and to register. Registering will allow us to contact you with all the information regarding the reunion!

KW '79

The Kelly Walsh Class of 1979 will be hosting its 30 year class reunion July 17-18 in Casper. To register and pay for this event you can log on to KWHSclassof79.com. If you do not have internet access, please call Alena Stevens at 265-7299 for more information.

Danish student needs family

Kathrine from Denmark is looking for a host family in Natrona County. She has an A average and great English oral skills. She wants to continue snowboarding, skiing and tennis. She would like to try cooking, art, hiking, dance and soccer. If you are interested in more information about how to host Kathrine, please call Suzanne Sandoval, 577-2190.

NC '89 picks dates

NCHS Class of 89 has set the dates for their 20th Reunion. Please save the dates of July 31, August 1 and 2 2009. We have lots of fun things planned! We still have a lot of missing classmates and are asking for help! If you graduated from NCHS in 1989 or you know someone who has please go to classreports.org and register (please be sure to provide your mailing address!!!) or contact Kathy Bequette Osborne via email at: k.pooh.bear@hotmail.com

Academic banquet tickets on sale

Tickets for this year's Academic Awards Banquet, to be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the Parkway Plaza, are now on sale. The cost for adults is $16, and the cost for children 6 and under is $8. Tickets can be purchased at all four high schools.

The Academic Awards Banquet was started in 1998 to recognize the top academic achievers* among all students graduating from the four high schools in the Natrona County School District. Each honoree is asked to nominate three NCSD educators who have most inspired them in their studies.

The banquet has been organized each year by a committee of volunteers, including Linda Bryce, Marta Stroock, Anne Ladd, Elizabeth Horsch and Vicki Stamp. This committee works closely with the district superintendent and is assisted by his staff.

*Honorees are selected based on their grades and ranking at the end of the first semester of their senior year.

Scholarships available

Care Net is pleased to announce our first annual Care Net Pregnancy and Resource Clinic of Casper Healthcare Scholarships. One-time, $500 scholarships will be awarded to two graduating seniors in Natrona County who plan to pursue a degree in healthcare. Applicants must sign a statement of agreement with Care Net's mission, values and positional statements. A cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or above is required to apply. For more information or to obtain an application, contact your high school counselor. Application deadline is April 1.

Nominate for KEY Camp

A popular one-week summer resident program for youth with special abilities and talents nacademic, intellectual, creative, visual or performing arts n is seeking fifth and sixth grade teachers with knowledge of a student's abilities to nominate participants.

According to Barbara Crews, director, KEY (Knowledge Enrichment for Youth), is limited to those students who will be entering grade six or seven in the fall of 2009 and must be recommended by a classroom teacher or educator.

The cost per student is $575, which includes room and board, recreational fees, classroom and laboratory materials, physical education equipment, and computer usage. In addition to the teaching staff, there is an evening activities director, 12 counselors, and a nurse/dorm director.

Application forms may be accessed online at www.caspercollege.edu/event/key. Enrollment is limited and priority will be given to those students who are highly recommended according to the date completed applications are received. Completed applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis until the program is full.

Three different weeks are available for students to attend: June 14-20, June 21-27, and June 28-July 4.

For more information, contact Casper College at 268-3399.

Register for Mount Hope

Mount Hope Lutheran School is taking registrations for the 2009-2010 school year. We are a Classical Lutheran Education School. Our curriculum includes Spalding Reading and Writing, Shurley Grammar, Saxon Math, History, and Latin. For more information, please call 234-6865 or see www.mthopelutheranschool.com. Mount Hope Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Apply for Early Head Start

Early Head Start, a United Way Agency serving pregnant women and children birth to three years old, is accepting applications currently for openings. We offer three programs -- a home-based option with weekly home visits and twice a month Discovery Groups, a 2:2 option with two home visits a month and twice a week Discovery Groups; and a 2:2 option with wraparound child care that accepts DFS. Applications can be sent or picked up at 4981 Buick St., Mills or at the Life Seps Campus.

Roberta Lynch -- 473-5831

Roberta Shane -- 265-9562

NC '79

NCHS Class of 1979 will hold its 30-year reunion July 31-Aug. 1, 2009, at the Casper Petroleum Club. We are currently formalizing plans and anyone interested in helping locate classmates and plan the weekend activities can contact Rick at 266-0041; Jenny at 266-6332 or jagust@aol.com. We do not have addresses for most of our class and really need help locating people and making this event a success.

Host a student

Two exchange students need homes for the 2009-10 school year.

David is from Germany. He enjoys dancing, soccer and handball.

Kim is from Switzerland and enjoys singing, playing the guitar, cooking, dance, snowboarding, skiing, swimming and tennis.

If you would be interested in hosting either of these students for the 2009-10 school year, please call Barbara Richards, 473-1025 or 262-1832.

Sign-up early for St. Anthony

Current parents of St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School students in grades pre-school through 9th grade are encouraged to register their children as early as possible to receive the 50 percent registration fee and secure placement for the 2009-2010 school year. Prospective students in grades K-9 will need to complete an application and complete an interview before acceptance. Tours and visitation are available upon request. Information is available in our office, 218 E. 7th St., by calling 234-2873 or visiting the Web page at www.stanthonytri-parishschool.net.

Six exchange students looking for homes

Six high school exchange students are looking for host families for the 2009-10 school year:

* Maria is an A+ student from Austria who is involved in dance, piano, skiing, volleyball and cooking.

* Arman, from Norway, is an A student who already plays soccer and basketball and wants to learn football.

* Julia is from Austria. She likes to ski and volunteer with children, among other things.

* Yannik is from Switzerland. He plays soccer and is very involved in martial arts practice.

* Stephanie is a German girl with an A- average. She enjoys dance and gymnastics and is friendly and charming.

* Madeliane is from Norway. She is really interested in American culture and wants to learn baseball and football.

If you are interested in learning how to become a host family for any of these kids, please contact Suzanne Sandoval at 577-2190.

NC '69 organizes

PLEASE log onto classreport.org. Jeff Parsons is our website administrator. He is requesting that all classmates post their contact information on classreport.org Pass the word around any way you can! Reunion dates are July 31, Aug 1st & 2nd but we need email or a physical mailing address to send out registration forms. Next meeting TBA. For information: Contact Melanie True @ 265-0653, email: melanietru@aol.com or Debbie Huber @ 235-9925, email: dhuber145@bresnan.net

NC '83 gathers online

Alumni from Natrona County High School Class of 1983 are participating in a Class Reunion Website at http://classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/nchs/1983/

There is no registration fee required to join in the fun. Each class member has full participation privileges.

Class member Sharon Johnson has volunteered to serve as class administrator. Stop in to the site and fill out a profile so you can be reached by alumni and can receive updates about the next class reunion.

NC '89 organizes

Attention NCHS classmates, it is time to start planning our 20th reunion and locating lost classmates. Please go to www.classreport.org/usa/wy/casper/nchs/1989 and update your information or contact Kathy Bequette Osborne at k.pooh.bear@hotmail.com.

Kathy Bequette -- 259-1949

Free preschool

The nationally recognized, quality Head Start program will help prepare your child for school. Don't miss this opportunity. Call today to find out how to enroll. Natrona County Head Start is a United Way agency. Call 577-1864.

KW '89

KW class of 1989 is planning its 20-year reunion Aug. 7-8. We are still looking for classmates. Please contact Kim Britt at kimbritt@ahoo.com, if you are a classmate or know how to get in touch with graduates of 1989. The weekend events are a golf outing, icebreaker, KW school tour, family picnic and dinner.

Helping Others

Ride for Teen Suicide

The Casper Dirt Riders present an event on Sunday, May 3, including a parade leaving from Kelly Walsh High School at 10 a.m., and a three-hour "Hare Scramble," at the Motocross track. The benefit, including lunch, is $15. All proceeds will be given to the Wyoming Medical Center's Teen Suicide Prevention program. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. For more information, call Greg at 262-8271 or Frank at 258-1999 and or visit www.casperdirtridersmx.com

Paint Your Heart Out

Wyoming Housing Network will host Paint Your Heart Out on June 13, 2009 and your community needs you!!

WHN is working with residents, community volunteers, business leaders and government officials to transform neighborhoods in our community.

We are looking for low to moderate income families in Natrona County whose homes are in need of painting, volunteers and financial supporters for the event.

If you would like to volunteer, make application for the program, or provide financial support, please contact Tonja Funch or Rita Long at Wyoming Housing Network, Inc. at 472-5843. Income guidelines and applications to have homes painted are on WHN's website www.whninc.org.

Census workers in neighborhoods

The Census bureau will launch a massive operation beginning this week to verify and update more than 145 million addresses as it prepares to conduct the 2010 Census. Although the count is still a year away, workers will be going door to door, verifying addresses to ensure the accuracy of next year's Census delivery lists.

For the first time ever, field staff will be using GPS-enabled handheld computers to make census delivery lists as accurate as possible. Steps have been taken to make sure that these workers with handhelds are easy to recognize. Every temporary Census employee will have an official identification badge with the employee's signature and an expiration date. They will also carry a tote bag with the words Census 2010 and will have an identification card for the inside of their car. Whenever possible, workers have been hired directly from local communities where they are familiar with the neighborhoods and with the people who live in them.

The GPS-enabled handheld computers will help ensure geographic accuracy. The ability to capture GPS coordinates for most of the nation's housing units will greatly reduce the number of coding questions caused by paper maps in previous counts. This further increases the accuracy of delivery lists.

Board spots open

The Center for Abilities is now accepting applications for board positions. Officer seats must also be filled.

The Board of Directors currently meet quarterly: in January, April, July and October. This frequency is subject to change dependent upon organizational growth. Meetings are held 5:30-7 p.m. with dinner provided.

The Center for Abilities is a public 501 (c) (3), founded in June 2007 to provide services to people with disabilities and their families in Natrona and Converse counties.

If you are passionate about providing innovative and inclusive services to people with disabilities and their family members, I urge you to apply.

Personal or professional disability knowledge or experience is welcome, but not a requirement.

To request an information packet and application, or for more information, please call 265-9565 or email centerforabilities.alt@bresnan.net. Thank you for your consideration.

Volunteer Fair set

Everyone, regardless of age or experience, is invited to participate in the ServeWyoming Natrona County Volunteer Fair 2009, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Casper College's Administration Building Gymnasium. There will be upwards of 50 area organizations to speak with about volunteering. Hourly door prizes will be raffled, and it is a great opportunity to find out more about volunteering in our community. It is certain to be a fun time! Please stop by and join us!

ServeWyoming is a non-profit organization whose mission focuses on the enhancement of community and the empowerment of citizens through the development and promotion of service opportunities. For this reason, ServeWyoming is dedicated to strengthening our communities, which is why we are sponsoring this Volunteer Fair.

For more information, contact Shunta Brintley at 234-3428 or feel free to email her at Shunta@ServeWyoming.org.

Helmet help needed

Have you been in an off-road vehicle accident without a helmet and were seriously hurt with a head injury and survived? If so, would you like to tell you story in a Helmet Safety Commercial and help me convince others the importance of wearing a helmet? If you are interested in telling your story to help others, contact Chris McNeil, State Trails Safety and Education Coordinator @ 307-349-6365…..cmcnei@state.wy.us.

Troopers need volunteers

Over the past 51 years, Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps have depended upon volunteers for the success of the Corps. Would you like to be a part of the Troopers legacy? Volunteer opportunities abound. If you have two days or two months to give, there is something you can do with the Troopers. All volunteers pass background checks. If you can cook, sew, organize, or run errands, then you can help! The following positions (full or part time) are especially needed: Nutritionist, cooks, nurse, truck drivers, seamstress/tailor helper, help selling souvenirs, and general helpers.

To start volunteering you can visit our website at http://www.troopersdrumcorps.org/support/volunteer.htm, or contact Fred Morris at 472-2141.

Mentor volunteers needed

Do you want to make a difference, improve your work performance, and improve the future of your community? Be a mentor! The Champions Mentoring Program needs volunteer adult mentors to spend one hour a week with a child individually or help other mentors in a group setting so you are not alone. The Champions Mentoring Program offers 4-8th grade students an opportunity to be matched with an individual adult or attend group mentoring. When a student has a positive role model they are more likely to be a Champion, stay away from alcohol and drugs, and graduate from high school. Call Helene Crouch at 258-5357 or log on to champions@natronaschools.org for more information and to fill out an application. Don't wait; a child is waiting for you.

Tina's Drive for Life

The 4th annual Tina's Drive for Life will be held May 15 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and May 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Godfather's Pizza parking lot.

Tina Twiford is truly a silent hero. During her last 13 years of life in Casper she donated 66 pints, of her lifes blood to hundreds of people. Tina was passionate for people and this was her legacy to them. At 73 years old, Tina passed away on May 26, 2006 and her family wants to continue her legacy of giving life. She joined this community in 1961 with her husband and two children. Her grandchildren and great grand daughter are all from Casper. She was a prayer partner for the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission and gave to many residents her time and goods. Tina's legacy lives on in those who received her gift of life and we hope you will begin your legacy of giving on this very special day of her memorial. Be a silent hero and join Tina's drive for life. Call 259-6032 for a blood donation appointment and drop off your donations for CWRM on those days. While you're there buy some baked goods from the bake sale benefitting the CWRM also.

Parkinson's awareness walk

Did you know April is Parkinson's Awareness Month? Parkinson's Disease is a degenerative neurological disorder that effects people from every walk of life. Join the Casper Community for a walk on Saturday, April 18, 2009, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Casper Family YMCA.

Register in advance by calling Bonnie Larsen at 258-8488 or at the YMCA on the morning of the walk.

Registration is $10 and includes a t-shirt, snacks after the race and a ticket for door prizes.

Consider hosting a student

I am looking fo host families for the 2009-2010 school year. I can get you a student from many different countries including Asia, South America, Mexico, and Europe. Host families must provide a bed and meals for their student. Students come with their own spending money and insurance. If you would like to share the USA with a girl or boy from a different country please call;

Barbara Richards -- 473-1025 or 262-1832

Dana Cardinal Donation Fund

On March 9, 2009, Dana Cardinal was in a terrible auto accident near Douglas, leaving her paralyzed. She will spend several months at the Craig hospital in Denver. A fund has been established to help her husband Eddie and their children with travel expenses and make modifications to their home for Dana's future needs. If you would like to help the Cardinal family please send donations to the: Dana Cardinal Donation Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, P.O. Box 2799, Casper WY 82602

Military unit in Afghanistan needing donations

The 10th mountain unit in Afghanistan is asking for donations of the following items: disposable razors, batteries, board games, cards, snacks, candy, magazines, paperback books, shampoo, deodorant. These donations may be dropped off at Purple Penguin, 242 S. Wolcott.

Mills needs good books

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming, Mills Branch, is in need of books for children between the ages of 5 and 13. Anyone wishing to donate good quality used books to the Club is asked to drop them off to Branch Director Jessica Baxter at the Mills Elementary School, or contact the Casper Main Branch at 235-4079. Your donations are much appreciated.

Soup Kitchen needs volunteers

Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen, is currently looking for volunteers to work Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If interested in volunteering, please contact Tonya Brigance, 247-2324 or Grady Jackson, -267-2716.

MADD Wyoming needs volunteers

Did you make a New Year's resolution to help your community or a nonprofit organization? Do you only have a little bit of time to spare? MADD Wyoming is looking for volunteers to help sign in people at our Victim Impact Panels. VIP's are held on the first Tuesday in the months of June, August, October and December. It only takes 1 to 1-1/2 hours. If you have time and would like to help, call Debbie at 267-3822 for more information.

Fundraisers

Helping folks raise money.

NC, KW join forces

The Natrona County and Kelly Walsh high school girls' and boys' soccer teams will meet April 17 for their first conference match at the Casper Soccer Complex. In what they call "Rivals With A Common Goal," both schools, along with their teams and parents, are holding a fundraiser for cancer research and the local Hospice Home.

Both Student Councils will sell "Kick Cancer" T-shirts to the student body on April 14 and 15. The cost of T-shirts are $10. All proceeds will go to the fundraiser.

NCHS also has been conducting several Make-A-Wish Week activities this month, including hosting a Battle of the Sexes game show fundraiser featuring sports teams on April 2.

Metro Music Night on April 3 featured music groups from both schools performing in a fundraiser.

At Kelly Walsh, the Student Council will host activities April 13-25. Activities will include:

* A pool party from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the KWHS indoor pool;

* Buff Puff Volleyball at 7 p.m. April 14 in the KWHS main gym, with senior boys facing off against underclassmen in a game of volleyball;

* A dodgeball tournament at 7 p.m. April 16 in the KWHS gyms;

* A talent show at 7 p.m. April 20 in the KWHS auditorium;

* A carnival from 7 to 9 p.m. in the KWHS cafeteria and main hallway; and

* The Man of Troy Competition at 7 p.m. April 23 in the KWHS auditorium.

These events are open to the public with an admission charge, and all proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Donations also can be made by contacting Kelly Walsh High School or Liz Masterson at 253-2000.

Donkey basketball at NC

The NC Student Council is hosting the Donkey Basketball game. It is April 25 at 7 p.m. in the NCHS gym. Advance tickets can be purchased in the Activities office at NC. Advance Adult tickets are $8, student tickets are $6, and children tickets are $4. Tickets at the gate cost $1 more. Adults are $9, students are $7, and children are $5. All the proceeds go to Make-a-Wish. Our goal is to raise $7,000, which is enough to grant a wish for a Make-a-Wish child.

KW grad battles ALS

Janet Lindbloom Macy Thomas, daughter of Charles Lindbloom of Casper and a 1977 graduate of Kelly Walsh High School, is batlling Lou Gehrig's Disease in suburban Philadelphia, where she resides with her daughter, Kristi Liebel.

The ALS Association of Bucks County, Pa., is sponsoring a Walk to Defeat ALS on April 25, in which Kristi will participate.

Any of Janet's former classmates and acquaintances who may wish to contribute may do so by sending a check made out to The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, and mail it to: Janet Thomas or Christina Liebel, 1366 Randy Dr., Pottstown, PA 19464.

Baby quilts for raffle

St. Vincent de Paul, located at 301 E. H Street in North Casper, is having a quilt raffle. We have two wonderful baby quilts, one for a boy and one for a girl. They are being raffled separately. Tickets are one for a $1, or six for $5, all of the money raised will go back into the community. We wil be closed Thursday through Saturday in observance of Easter. We have spring clothing in, and a large selection of children's clothing right now. Get the most for your money by shopping second hand! If you might be interested in volunteering, either once a week or even once a month, call Amanda at 237-2607.

MOW foundation plans fundraiser

Wheelin' and dealin' at the Speakeasy in 1925 is the theme of a fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels Foundation on Saturday, April 25, at the Historic Odd Fellows Ballroom.

During the height of Prohibition, will you know the password to get in? Will you be in the VIP section with your own personal attendant and cigarette girl? Will you be dancing to big band music by the Casper College Jazz Band? Will you be enjoying scrumptious food from Gegi's and "parlaying" for prizes? Will you be dressed in the era or just as you are?

This is a unique way of supporting one of Natrona County's most needed organizations, while feeling like you are out for an entertaining evening with friends and family! Tickets are $40 each or $75 per couple and the doors will open at 6 p.m. (as long as you know the password).

For more information contact Aubrey Valdez at 277-5518.

Glenrock gets new signs

Eighteen light poles in downtown Glenrock will be adorned soon with handcrafted, metal sculpted signs depicting five designs symbolic of the Converse County community. Crafted by Scott Gilbert, the 28 by 36-inch signs are available for purchase in honor or in memory of someone for $400. Payment is required at the time of reservation. Signs are limited to the following: (4) fly fishermen; (4) triceratops; (4) covered wagons; (3) team ropers and (3) deer. To reserve a sign and arrange payment, contact town planner Kathy Patceg at Town Hall, 436-9294, ext. 314. It is anticipated that signs will be hung by late spring or early summer. Signs purchased in honor or in memory of someone will be noted with a small brass plaque at eye level on the light pole.

Super flea market set

The Glenrock Aspiring Main Street (GAMS) program in Glenrock is sponsoring a spring super flea market/craft fair on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, in the gymnasium of the Rec Center (the former elementary school) on S. 4th St. Balloons will mark the location. More than 20 vendors will be present to sell items ranging from coins and jewelry to baked goods and handcrafted items.

Champagne and chocolates for education

Indulge your inner sweet tooth with the Annual Champagne & Chocolates Benefit! Attend the Montessori School of Casper's 10th Annual Champagne & Chocolates Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Elks lodge. All proceeds benefit the Montessori School of Casper a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

For $40 per person, you will enjoy complimentary champagne, chocolates, hors d'oeuvres, and music. The evening will include a raffle, silent and live auction items featuring items such as: hunting safari in South Africa, 7-night stay in Mexico, guided mountain trail ride in Jackson, beautiful artwork and much more.

Tickets are available at Grant Street Grocery and the Montessori School office. To make a tax-deductible donation or to sponsor a table at the event, please call .265.0249 or visit www.montessoriofcasper.com.

The Montessori Method focuses on reading, writing, sensory awareness and practical life skills that instill a sense of discovery in children and serve as a foundation for future learning. Maria Montessori's pioneering achievement was to recognize the fundamental importance of a child's first six years of development. During this time, a child's powers of absorption are at their highest, forming lifelong attitudes and patterns of learning.

Spring Spectacular in Glenrock

The St. Louis Spring Spectacular is set for 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at St. Louis Church parish hall in Glenrock. This is the traditional 200 Club fundraiser for the church with lots of fun, new surprises. A $100 donation offers prime rib dinner for two, live entertainment by Chad Lore, a silent auction, games, lots of door prizes and more. Three ticket purchasers will win $1,500; $1,000 and $500. To be a grand prize winner, it is not necessary for the ticket holder to be present. Your chances to be a "big winner" are excellent because no more than 200 tickets are sold each year. Celebrate Spring with a lovely evening out. For tickets, call the church office at 436-9529 or the Hotel Higgins at 436-9212.

Help pave the way

The Casper Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is selling engraved bricks, which will adorn the base of the "Joy of Life" bronze monument to be placed in the Commissary Mall. "Patrons may purchase engraved brick pavers for $100 each, and the name of their loved one will be engraved on it. These pavers will honor those living or deceased who symbolize the 'Joy of Life,'" says DDA executive director Tina Wulf.

Proceeds from the sale of "Joy of Life" bricks defray the cost of the public art project. Order forms are available at www.downtowncasper.com. Click on the "Order 'Joy of Life' Bricks" form, print it, fill it out, and mail the form and a $100 check for each brick ordered to DDA, 109 W. 2nd St., Casper, WY 82601. For details, call 235-6710 or e-mail dda@tribcsp.com.

Quilt raffle helps Hospice

Raffle tickets are available now for a beautiful quilt with a flower basket motif donated by the First Christian Church Quilters. This quilt will be given away May 1. Tickets are just $1 each or 6 for $5 and are available at Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 S. Wilson, and at Kalico Kat Quilt Shop, 350 W. Collins. All proceeds benefit the CWHTP building fund. For more information, call Denise at 577-4832.

'Joy of Life' maquette raffle tickets on sale

The Casper Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is selling 500 raffle tickets for Chris Navarro's tabletop bronze sculpture of a playful mare and her colt. The limited edition "Joy of Life" represents all that is exuberant and frolicsome in the life of a colt and its mare. Navarro donated the maquette to the DDA as a means of raising funds for the 25% larger-than-life monument, which will be placed in the Commissary Mall Parkway on Second and Kimball Streets. Tickets for the "Joy of Life" maquette are $10 apiece and are available at American National Bank (where the tabletop sculpture is on display in the lobby), Blue Heron Books & Espresso, Metro Coffee Company, Visions Plus and the Downtown Development Authority.

The drawing for the maquette will be Sunday afternoon, June 28 during Nic Fest. Attendance is not necessary to win. Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the festival at a combined DDA and Downtown Farmers Market booth on the Nic Parkway. For more information, contact the DDA office at 235-671.

The "Joy of Life" monument will be erected and unveiled on site Friday, June 26 at 4:30 p.m., just minutes before the opening of the 2009 Nic Fest. This year's Nic Fest theme is appropriately entitled, "Celebrating the Creative Spirit of the West." Immediately following the unveiling and dedication, attendees are invited to cross Second Street to join in the opening ceremonies of the annual art festival.

Play poker for I-REACH

Please join us for a night of Texas Hold'Em poker to benefit I-REACH, a non-profit business, serving adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. The tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m.on Friday, April 17, and will be held at the American Legion, 4200 Legion Lane. The initial buy-in is $30 and additional buy-ins are $25. For more information or to register in advance, please call Dave Harris, 234-4893. If you have questions regarding I-REACH, please contact Jaime Bordeaux at 265-8086.

KWHS sells memorial buffalo hunt tickets

Members of the Kelly Walsh High School Student Council are selling $5 raffle tickets for a buffalo hunt in which the proceeds will benefit the Memorial Scholarship for Fallen Wyoming Men in Afghanistan and Iraq. The winning ticket will be drawn on Sept. 9 (you need not be present to win), and the winner will participate in a buffalo hunt outside of Lyman. The winner also will be given $300 to cover the expenses of meat processing.

The proceeds generated from this raffle will help to fund 22 college scholarships in memory of the 22 brave soldiers who died in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Should you wish to purchase a raffle ticket, please visit with any KWHS Student Council member. You can either contact Liz Masterson at Kelly Walsh or Ben Schanck at Centennial to purchase your ticket.

Day Center holds trip raffle

5 Trails Adult Day Center is sponsoring a raffle for a trip for two to Maui, Hawaii, for seven days and six nights, with travel arranged by World Wide Travel. The prize includes airfare from Casper and hotel accommodations. Tickets are $35 each or four for $100, and are available at World Wide Travel, Hilltop Shopping Center, 266-4550; Casper Senior Center, 4th and Beverly, 265-4678 or 5 Trails Adult Day Center, Lifesteps Campus, Building "A," 12th and Conwell, 234-1102. The drawing is May 1.

CDC hosts Art a la Carte

The Child Development Center hosts its annual fundraising event, Art a la Carte, on Saturday, April 18, at Neil's Big Red Hangar. This year's event, themed "A Sea of Possibilities," marks the 10th anniversary of the community gathering which offers a chance to, among other things, purchase one-of-a-kind art created by the children CDC serves.

Tickets are $60 each; table pricing and sponsorship packages are available on request.

A brand-new 17-1/2 foot Bayliner boat will be raffled at the event; raffle tickets will be sold for $100 and only available to guests in attendance.

To purchase tickets, call Christy at the CDC, 235-5097, or stop by 2020 E. 12th St., between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Ducks Unlimited host dinner

The Casper Ducks Unlimited Dinner Event will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Best Western Ramkota. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with games, raffles and silent auctions, dinner at 7 p.m., followed by the live auction at 8 p.m.

Pre-event raffle tickets are on sale now. The raffle will be giving away 10 guns valued at over $7,000. Tickets are $50 each with a maximum of 200 sold. Tickets are not sold at the dinner, you need not be present to win.

Ducks Unlimited has invested over $1.2 million in Wyoming on 118 projects in 20 counties. As part of its Platte River Initiative, DU has initiated a multi-year, million dollar effort to restore degraded wetlands, enhance river bottom habitats and protect high-priority lands in Wyoming.

Tickets for the Casper Dinner may be purchased at Rocky Mountain Discount Sports, by calling Joy Trim at 259-1711 or by email at jtrim@vcn.com.

Sports and Recreation

Hoops clinic set

The Casper Basketball Club will be hosting a basketball clinic by Shane Warwick of Rapid City, S.D., on Friday evening, May 8 and Saturday morning, May 9 at CY Gym. The Warwick Workout covers all areas of the game, especially post and perimeter moves. For the student athlete who is serious about improving their basketball skills, this clinic is a must. There will be two age groups: grades 5-7 and grades 8-12. Space is limited to 24 per group. Cost per registrant is $115. For more information, contact Shanna Harris at 262-5213.

Muni ladies golfers meet

Casper Ladies Golf Association is having its kickoff meeting Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m., at the 19th Hole. All regular members and all ladies interested in joining are invited. For more information, call Pat Bain at 234-5237 or Dee Ward at 333-5501.

Girls JO softball signup

Register now for the Girls Junior Olympic fastpitch softball program. Three leagues are offered, ages 9 to 12 (12U), 13 and 14 (14U) and 15 to 18 (18U).

Games begin Saturday, May 16, at the North Casper Softball Complex with weekday evening play to follow. The season ends with a weekend city tournament in late July.

No experience is necessary. Players will need a glove sized for a softball (small baseball gloves are inadequate).

Avoid a $10 late fee and sign up by the Friday, April 24, deadline.

A skills instruction day teaching the proper fundamentals of throwing, catching, fielding, hitting and pitching will be held on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the North Casper Field No. 1. In case of inclement weather, the instruction will be inside the Boys & Girls Club across the street. Bring your glove and dress in layers for cool weather.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a summer of fun and friendly competition for girls.

Register at the Casper Recreation Center. For more information, call Larry Ramsey at the Rec Center, 235-8388 or Kirk Nelson, program coordinator, at Bush-Wells Sporting Goods, 235-6671.

YMCA hosts play day

Would you like to put more play in your day with your whole family? How about learning together to make healthier food choices and be more active? And build stronger connections within your family and with others? Then join a half-million kids and grown ups at more than seventeen hundred YMCA's nationwide to celebrate the eighteenth annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Saturday, April 18. YMCA Healthy Kids Day brings families and communities together to celebrate healthy living with a fun, free and empowering day of active play and resources for healthier living. You can also learn more about...or register for summer camp, swim lessons and other positive YMCA programs that support more than strong bodies-they're designed to help shape kids' character, too! Contact Ty Hollen at the Casper Family YMCA at 234-9187 for details on YMCA Healthy Kids Day activities.

Register for softball

Registrations are now being accepted for the 2009 Softball Leagues. Registration packets are available at the Casper Recreation Center, 1801 East 4th Street. League rules, registration procedures, entry fees, and deadlines and other pertinent information are included in the packets. The registration deadline is Saturday, April 18. Team fee, a minimum of 10 player's fees, and the $100 umpire fee must be paid with registration.

All play will take place at the Crossroads Softball Complex and North Casper Softball Complex. Team managers may register at the Casp