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Polka

* Bighorn Mountain Polka Club, Sheridan Elks Lodge. Music for dancing, performed by the Wyoming Drifters, will begin at 1 p.m. Members are asked to bring: A-H, salads; I-O, main dishes; P-Z, desserts.

Christmas programs

* "G.I. Holiday JukeBox," featuring seasonal music appropriate for all ages, will be presented at 2 p.m. in Mary Godfrey Playhouse, Cheyenne. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, and $12 for students and children. Info: (307) 638-6543.

* The Cowboy Branch of the American Red Cross in Worland hosts a "Cowboy Christmas Benefit Concert," featuring the Bar J Wranglers of Jackson, at 7 p.m. in the new middle-school auditorium in Worland; and 7 p.m. Dec. 19 in Northwest College auditorium in Powell. Half of the proceeds will benefit this year's hurricane victims and the other half will benefit the local disaster relief fund, which serves residents of Park, Washakie, Big Horn and Hot Springs counties. Tickets are available at Cody Newsstand, NWC, First National Bank, Gibbons, Hedge Music, Stumps Outpost, and White Horse Feed; or by calling (307) 347-2040 or toll-free (800) 869-9503.

Swimming

* Recreational swims at CMP are offered from 7-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday. A holiday food drive continues. On Dec. 22, admission to lap and recreational swim sessions will be $1 per person with a canned food item. Info: (307) 637-6455.

Family fun

* 2 p.m., Central Library, Cheyenne. "Ice Cream Sunday" for all ages. Admission is free.

Coming Up

Campbell County Parks and Recreation

* Registration continues through Jan. 2 for Indoor Soccer for all youth in grades pre-K through 6. Practices and games will be held each meeting. Fee is $19 per child.

* Open Gym Basketball is offered at South Campus High School from 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Fees are $1.50 for elementary and younger; $2 for junior-high and high school; $3 for adults; and $7.25 for families. There is no charge for members of the Rec Center.

* Registration begins Dec. 19 and continues through Jan. 6 for Junior High Boys' Basketball. Practices start Jan. 9 and will run Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20-5:15 p.m. Fee is $15 per player.

* The Ice Arena will be open for public skating during the Christmas school break: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday and 3-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The facility will be closed Dec. 24-25.

* Pre-registration ends Dec. 29 at the Rec Center for the 15th annual Runner's Resolution 5K, scheduled to start at 1 p.m. sharp on Dec. 31 at Campbell County Public Library, 2101 S. 4J Road. Race-day registration will be held from noon-12:45 p.m. at the library. Pre-registration fees are $16 for a sweatshirt and $13 for a long-sleeved T-shirt; race-day fees are $21/$18. Entry forms are available at the Rec Center.

* CC Parks and Recreation hosts a New Year's Eve Overnight, for grades 1-6, from 8 p.m. Dec. 31 to 8 a.m. Jan. 1 in the Rec Center. Registration ends at noon Dec. 30 and is limited to 60 participants. Each child needs to bring a swimsuit, towel, sleeping bag, pillow, and snack. Activities include swimming, games, movies, basketball, and a party at midnight. Fee is $15 per child.

* Gillette Rec Center info: (307) 682-8527. CC Pool, Gillette, (307) 682-5470. Wright Rec Center, (307) 464-0198.

Cheyenne area libraries

* Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m. Holiday Storytime for all ages.

* Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Holiday Drop-in Craft Session for grades K-5.

* Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m.-noon. "Movie Day!" Wallace and Gromit Film Fest for all ages.

* The libraries will be closed Dec. 23-26 for Christmas.

* Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in Central Library in Cheyenne and are free and open to the public. Info: ( 307) 634-3561.

Sheridan area libraries

* Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m., Story Branch Library. Christmas Storytime.

* Dec. 22, 10 a.m., community services room. Pre-registration is required for "Hands-on Computer Class @ Your Library": "Internet Basics." Basic PC, keyboard and mouse skills are required.

* Dec. 24, SCFPL and Story Branch Library are closed.

* Dec. 26, SCFPL and all three branches will be closed.

* Unless otherwise noted, events take place at Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library, 335 W. Alger St., Sheridan; and are free and open to the public. Info: (307) 674-8585.

Gillette area libraries

* Wright Branch Storytimes are at 11 a.m. Wednesdays.

* Unless otherwise noted, events take place in Campbell County Public Library, 2101 S. 4-J Road, Gillette. Info: (307) 687-0009.

Christmas programs

* The Off Square Theatre Company presents a family holiday musical, "Snowmen are Forever," at 7 p.m. Dec. 21-22 and 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 23 upstairs in the Pink Garter Plaza, 50 W. Broadway, Jackson. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for students and are available by calling (307) 733-3670.

* Through Dec. 22, the sixth annual RSVP ArtFest will be held in Cheyenne Civic Center. Info: (307) 634-7787.

* Through Dec. 24, Thermopolis hosts "Celebrate the Season." Activities include visits with Santa Claus; carriage rides; "Tour of Lights"; free children's movies; a Home Tour; Christmas at the Teddy Bear Den and a gingerbread village at Dancing Bear Folk Center; and a tree auction.

* The Off Square Theatre Company's Holiday Theatre Camp, for ages 8-13, will be offered from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 26-30 upstairs in the Pink Garter Plaza, 50 W. Broadway, Jackson. Tuition is $200; scholarships are available. Info: (307) 733-3670.