Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2005 12:00 am
Today
State government
* Select Water Committee, 8:30 a.m., Water Development Office, 6920 Yellowtail St., Cheyenne.
* Funding subcommittee of the Select Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 9 a.m., Room H-10 Capitol Building, Cheyenne.
Sen. Craig Thomas' town meetings
* 9:30-10:30 a.m., Main Street Civic Center, Hulett, town meeting; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Gillette City Hall council chambers, 201 E. Fifth St., town meeting.
Air quality forum
* "Clean Air for Everyday People," 6:30 p.m., Sublette County Library, Pinedale. The forum, which focuses on federal law, federal agencies' responsibilities and interaction, and public involvement, is hosted by the Upper Green River Valley Coalition. Admission is free. Info: (307) 367-3670.
Statewide disability forums
* The Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities hosts public statewide forums today through Sept. 13. People of all ages and those involved in the lives of those with developmental disabilities are invited to attend and participate. For location information, call (307) 777-7230 or toll-free (800) 438-5791.
Cheyenne Parks/Recreation
* Johnson Pool Grand Opening Celebration, 4-6 p.m. Music, food, games, prizes, and Water Tag will be offered. Info: Aquatics Division, (307) 637-6455.
Coming Up
Volunteers sought
* To celebrate National Trails Day, the Bureau of Land Management hosts a volunteer event on June 4 at Sinks Canyon climbing area. Participants will construct retaining walls along the cliffs of the area; routes known as "Action Candy" and "Blood Brother" will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. so that volunteers may work on reducing potential hazards there. To sign up, call Jared Oakleaf, (307) 332-8407.
Painting/collage workshop
* Artists Alice Fuller and Maggie Carlson will teach a painting and collage workshop in Ucross Foundation Art Gallery from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Advance registration is required and the class is limited to 12 participants. Materials fee is $10. The gallery is located at 30 Big Red Lane, .5 miles east of the junction of Highways 14 and 16. Info: (307) 737-2291.
Cheyenne Parks/Recreation
* Sloan's Lake Beach Day will be celebrated from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4. Info: Aquatics Division, (307) 637-6455.
Around UW
* Applications are being accepted for the 62nd annual UW summer music camp, scheduled June 5-11, for students who have completed grades 7-12. Tuition is $175 per person, with room and board available for $245. Info: UW Conferences and Institutes, (307) 766-2124.
* Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. For ticket information, call (307) 766-6666. Info: (307) 766-5000.
State government
* Telecommunications subcommittee of the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee, June 6, 8 a.m., Room 302 Capitol Building, Cheyenne.
Gold Prospectors
* Gold Prospectors' Association of America, Northeastern Wyoming Chapter, June 7, 7 p.m., Campbell County Public Library, 2101 4-J Road, Gillette. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month; new members are welcomed. Info: Dennis McDaniel, (307) 686-7232 (Gillette); Robert Burnett, (307) 247-0270 (Casper); e-mail: (wygoldprospector@yahoo.com).
Medical database workshop
* Campbell County Public Library, 2101 S. 4J Road, Gillette, will host workshops on the Cochrane Library health care reference tool at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. June 8. Facilitator is Jenny Garcia, MLS, AHIP, University of Wyoming medical reference librarian. The workshop is sponsored by UW Libraries and Wyoming State Library. Info: (307) 687-0009.
Public meeting
* Public meeting on new library, June 8, 7 p.m., Central Library exhibition hall, Cheyenne. Those who cannot attend may share comments by filling out a form at any Laramie County Library System location or calling (307) 635-1032, ext. 121.
Children and Families Initiative
* Community meetings intended to develop goals for improving the lives of youths are being held throughout the state through August, conducted by the University of Wyoming Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. This month:
* June 9, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Platte County Public Library, 904 Ninth St., Wheatland.
* June 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Goshen County Library small meeting room, 2001 E. A St., Torrington.
* June 13, 4-6 p.m., Albany County Public Library Carroll Room, 310 S. Eighth St., Laramie.
Wyoming Trucking Association
* June 11, Wyoming Department of Transportation complex, Cheyenne. The 2005 Wyoming Truck Driving Championship, which is open to public spectators, features a skills test at 9:30 a.m.; and an awards banquet that evening. Prize drawings will be offered during the competition and food and beverages will be available. The WYDOT cafeteria will be open for breakfast and lunch. Entry fee is $50 per driver; deadline is June 8. Info: (307) 234-1579.