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Laramie Jubilee Days

* Now through July 16, Jubilee Days will be held in Laramie with concerts, fireworks, rodeos, and more. Info: (307) 745-7339 or visit www.laramiejubileedays.com.

Wyoming Outdoor Council events

* Today through Sunday marks the 13th Annual International Climbers Festival. The Wyoming Outdoor Council will be at the Trade Fair on Friday at the Lander City Park. Come visit our booth. The Trade Fair offers a wide variety of booths associated in one way or another with climbing and mountaineering. Info: {M3www.climbersfestival.org, call (307) 332-7031, or {M3andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

Green River Rendezvous Days

* Now through Sunday, Pinedale will host Green River Rendezvous Days, a four day event with an arts and crafts fair, rodeos, educational speakers, parade, 5 mile walk/run, a pancake breakfast, re-enactments, and more. Info: (307) 367-2242, (888) 285-7282, or {M3www.museumofthemountainman.com.

International Climbers' Festival

* Now through Sunday, Lander will host the 13th Annual International Climbers' Festival, which brings climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world to try their skills at climbing and to enjoy world-famous speakers, slide-shows, and other entertainment. Info: (307) 349-1561, (888) 284-5968, or {M3www.climbersfestival.org.

Rodeo

* Tonight at 8 p.m., a weekly rodeo will be held in Dubois. Info: (307) 455-2556.

* Tom Benedict team roping and ACTRA co-qualifier will be held today in Sheridan. Info: (307) 672-2079.

* Ranch Rodeo today and tomorrow in Thermopolis. Info: (307) 864-3192 or {M3www.thermopolis.com.

* There will be a rodeo in Pine Bluffs today and tomorrow at 7 p.m. Featured events include bareback & saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer & novice bull riding, team roping & calf roping, mixed team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing, and pee wee barrel racing. Info: (307) 632-3626.

* Tonight at 7 p.m., a weekly rodeo will be held in Evanston at the Uinta County Fairgrounds. Info: (307) 789-5511 or {M3www.evanstonrodeoseries.com.

Cheyenne makes music

* Tonight from 5-8 p.m., The Cheyenne Depot Plaza hosts Fridays on the Plaza with a live band each Friday. Admission is free. Info: (307) 778-3133, ext. 114.

Dinner theater in Laramie

* Tonight and tomorrow night, Laramie hosts the "Anne of the West" dinner theater at the Horsebarn Dinner Theater in the Wyoming Territorial Prison. Performances are from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Info: (307) 638-6924.

Big Horn Mountain Festival

* Now through Sunday, Buffalo will host the Big Horn Mountain Festival, featuring music, workshops, band scramble, vendors, camping, Basque Dancers, and a Sunday morning gospel show. Info: (307) 684-5544 or {M3www.bighornmountainfestival.com.

Desert balloons

* Rock Springs will host the Desert Balloon Extravaganza now through Sunday. Info: (307) 362-3771 or {M3www.rockspringswyoming.net.

Artists' reception in Cody

* Today, from 5-8 p.m., the Open Range Images Fine Art Gallery will host an artists' reception featuring photographic artists, Rowene Weems and Leon Jenson. Leon Jenson will be unveiling his most recent limited edition fine art print. Refreshments will be served and guests will have the opportunity to meet and talk with the two featured photographers and the other photographers comprising the Open Range Images Gallery photographer's cooperative. Info: (307) 587-8870.

ASUW Gallery reception

* Today, from 5-7 p.m., the opening reception for the exhibit, "Pastel Society of the Northern Rockies," will be held. The exhibit will show through July 28 and gallery hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: (307) 766-5000 or www.uwyo.edu/cac.

Coming Up

Rodeo

* July 8, Sheridan Cowgirls, a timed events rodeo, will be held in Sheridan. Info: (307) 672-2079.

* July 8, Gillette hosts the Little Levi Rodeo at the CAM-PLEX. Info: (307) 756-9241.

* Now through Aug. 31, Cody hosts the Nite Rodeo, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association nightly rodeo performances. Info: (307) 587-5155 or {M3www.codyniterodeo.com.

Moorcroft centennial

* July 8, Moorcroft will host a Centennial Celebration beginning at 7 a.m. with a Chuckwagon Breakfast, a parade at 10 a.m., a barbecue at noon, a rodeo arena playday at 2 p.m., and a street dance at 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Info: (307) 756-3473.

Rock Springs International day

* July 8, Rock Springs hosts a celebration of its 56 different nationalities. Dance along with performers in ethnic costumes and enjoy various culinary dishes. Events last all day and are fun for the whole family. Info: (307) 362-3771 or {M3www.rockspringswyoming.net.

Fort Caspar celebrates 70th

* July 8, In honor of Fort Caspar Museum's 70th Anniversary, a celebration will be held at the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights of the event include dramatic performances, musical entertainment, children's games, re-enactors, and more. Bullwhip Catering will sell buffalo burgers and brats from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 235-8462.

Adobe Town Conservation

* July 8, Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs will host a public forum to discuss the future of Adobe Town. The forum will feature panels of experts and stakeholders giving short presentations and then taking questions and comments from the audience. This is a landscape of high conservation interest. The agenda includes activities such as a tour of Adobe Town, technical panel, refreshments, and an interest group panel. Info: (307) 742-7978 or www.voiceforthewild.org.

UW events

* July 8, the University will host a trip to Water World. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for non-students, and can be purchased at the Wyoming Union Information Desk. The price of the ticket includes round trip bus transportation. Please, no children under the age of four. Info: (307) 766-5000 or www.uwyo.edu/cac.

* July 29, Trip to Cheyenne Frontier Days. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for non-students, and can be purchased at the Wyoming Union Information Desk. The price of the ticket includes round trip bus transportation. Please, no children under the age of four. Info: (307) 766-5000 or www.uwyo.edu/cac.

SIDS Walk

* July 8, The 2006 Nick's Walk/Run, a 5K walk/run for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, will be held in Cheyenne at Holliday Park next to the YMCA. Registration for the run begins at 7 a.m. and the run will commence at 8 a.m. Registration for the walk begins at 9 a.m. with the walk commencing at 10 a.m. Info: (307) 634-9622.

Yellowstone Art Museum

* July 8 and 9, The Yellowstone Art Museum is looking for community volunteers for the 2006 Summerfair, an annual arts and crafts festival to be held at North Park. Volunteers of time or talents should contact Kim Albright at (307) 256-6804, ext. 239 or email summerfair@artmuseum.org.

Hathaway Success Curriculum public meeting

* July 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Wyoming Department of Education will be holding a community meeting in Sheridan to garner public input regarding the Hathaway Scholarship Program's Success Curriculum. The meeting will be held in Room W136 of the Whitney Building on the Sheridan College campus, 3059 Coffeen Ave. Info: (307) 777-8740 or {M3gtucke@educ.state.wy.us.

* July 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Wyoming Department of Education will be holding a community meeting in Powell to garner public input regarding the Hathaway Scholarship Program's Success Curriculum. The meeting will be held in Room 70 of the Fagerberg Building on the Northwest College campus, 233 W. Seventh St. Info: (307) 777-8740 or {M3gtucke@educ.state.wy.us.

World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament

* July 10-22, CAM-PLEX welcomes the 88th Annual World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament. All pitching will be held in Central Pavilion every day (except July 16) from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. or later. Admission is free to all pitching, with trophies and prize money available. Info: (307) 682-0552.

Sinks Canyon speakers

* 2006 Speakers Series at Sinks Canyon State Park. Programs start at 7 p.m. at the Sinks Canyon Visitor Center and guests are encouraged to arrive early. Info: (307) 332-3077 or (307) 332-3892.

* July 11, Brian Jensen presents "Sagegrouse."

* July 25, Craig Bromley will present "The Sand Draw Prehistoric Site."

Concerts in the Park

* Sheridan will host concerts in the park every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 22. Info: (307) 672-6804. Other performances will be held at the following dates and bands:

* July 11, Boot Hill Band

* July 18, The Concert Band

* July 25, The Fireants

* Aug. 1, Down From the Mountain

* Aug. 8, The Big Horn Band

* Aug. 15, The Concert Band

* Aug. 22, The Concert Band

Campbell County Public Library events

* July 11, the CCPL hosts a Rainforest, Dessert, and Gecko party from 2-4 p.m. with desserts, door prizes, and more. Info: (307) 687-9227.

* July 12, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Magician Cody Landstrom will perform masterful juggling tricks, mind reading, and sleight of hand at the Gillette branch, 2101 S. 4-J Rd. A free ticket is required. Info: (307) 687-0009.

* July 26, noon, Diggity Dog Diner at the Gillette branch, 2101 S. 4-J Rd. Info: (307) 687-0009.

* Wednesdays, the Wright Branch Library will host summer reading storytimes at 1 p.m.

* Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the CCPL hosts Tale Waggers for 3-5 year-olds at 10:30 a.m.

* Wednesdays, the CCPL hosts Summer Reading Snake Pit for school-age children only at 2:30 p.m.

* Thursdays, the CCPL hosts the Honeybees for 18 month to 3 year-olds at 9:30 a.m.

* Thursdays, the CCPL hosts Rascally Rattlers for 3-5 year-olds at 10:30 a.m.

Greenhouse workshop

* July 12, from 3-6 p.m.,Techniques for managing a successful commercial or hobby greenhouse will be presented during a workshop at the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service (UW CES) Campbell County office, 1000 S. Douglas Highway, Ste. A, in Gillette. Karen Panter, extension horticultural specialist, will present the information and questions from the audience will be welcome. Admission is free. Info: (307) 682-7281, (307) 283-1192, or (307) 746-3531.

Hike into the Wyoming Range

* The Wyoming Wilderness Association will offer a free guided fieldtrip into the Wyoming Range in the Bridger Teton National Forest at 9 a.m. Participants will hike in along the National Recreation Trail, starting at the trail head near McDougal Pass. Learn about the impact proposed oil and gas leasing could have on this beautiful area. This will be a moderate day hike. Space is limited and early registration is advised. Info: (307) 672-2751, {M3betsy@wildwyo.org, or{M3www.wildwyo.org.

Wyoming Outdoor Council events

* July 13, Popo Agie Weed Management Association weed tour. The tour will focus on identification of invasive species and various management strategies. This will be an all-day event with lunch provided. Info: (307) 332-1052, (307) 332-7031, ext. 13, or {M3andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

* July 22, Shoshone National Forest Roadless Area Trip. This will be an all-day event with lunch provided. You are responsible for extra layers and sensible shoes. Info: (307) 332-7031, ext 13, or {M3andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

* Aug. 12, Bridger-Teton Roadless Area Trip. Lunch provided. You are responsible for extra layers and sensible shoes. Info: (307) 332-7031, ext 13, or {M3andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

* Aug. 26, Wind River Tour. A walking/driving tour of the Wind River. We will stop at various points along the Wind from Diversion Dam on down towards Riverton. In-stream flow issues on the Wind will be the main topic of discussion. Lunch provided. Info: (307) 332-7031, ext 13, or {M3andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

* Sept. 2, Ranching in Coalbed Methane Country. We will be gathering up at the Barlow family ranch in the Powder River Basin for a tour of the ranch, a discussion of the challenges of ranching in the middle of a coalbed methane play, and a driving tour to view some of the coalbed methane development in the area. Lunch provided. Info: (307) 332-7031, ext 13, or {M3andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

* Sept. 9, Wyoming Outdoor Council Annual Meeting. The early part of the day will involve a trip into a roadless area of the Shoshone National Forest in order to discuss the legal and ecological issues surrounding the management of roadless areas. The evening will involve a dinner, speaker, and band. Info: (307) 332-7031, ext 13, or {M3andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

* Sept. 16, Fifth Annual Ride the Red mountain bike ride. This year's ride will take place in the Jack Morrow Hills and is open to young and old alike. There will be route options for different ability levels, from moderate to strenuous, with snacks and rest stops along the way. Mountain bike, helmet, extra layers, and sensible shoes are your responsibility. Info: (307) 332-7031, ext 13, or {M3andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

Gold Rush Days 2006

* July 15 & 16, South Pass City will host the 2006 Gold Rush Days. Admission is $2.50 for adults and children under six are free. Highlights include a vintage baseball tournament, comedy shoot-out, gold panning, fireworks show, and much more. Info: (307) 332-3684 or visit www.southpasscity.com.

Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering

* July 14-16, The Fourth Annual Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering will be held in Encampment with activities such as a stick horse rodeo, melodrama, cowboy music, poetry, a raffle, concert, gunfighter re-enactment, book signing, and much more. Info: (307) 326-8855.

Wyoming Wilderness Association event

* July 18, The Wyoming Wilderness Association is hosting two prominent speakers on wilderness at 7 p.m. at the Bradford Brinton Memorial and Museum. The Sheridan Trolley will be available to transport people from the Wyoming Wilderness Association to the Bradford Brinton. In order to catch the trolley, meet at 6 p.m. at the WWA office, 325 E. Loucks. The talk is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. Info: (307) 672-2751, email {M3liz@wildwyo.org, or visit {M3www.wildwyo.org.

CFD tickets

* Rodeo tickets for the 110th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and "Frontier Nights" tickets are on sale. Rodeo seating is $11 to $25. Scheduled performers: Martina McBride on July 22; Keith Urban on July 23; Montgomery Gentry and Trace Adkins on July 28; and Professional Bull Riders on July 24-25. Those who live out-of-state may call toll-free (800) 227-6336 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on weekdays. Inside Wyoming, call the ticket office, (307) 778-7222; or stop by at Eighth Avenue and Dey Street from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays. Tickets also are available 24 hours a day through Ticket West, (866) 464-2626; or on-line:www.cfdrodeo.com.

Devil's Tower events

* July 22-23, Cowboy Festival. Witness demonstrations of skills used in the old west such as leather tooling, soap-making, and working with felt. There will be a dance Saturday night at the nearby Fort.

* Aug. 25-27, American Indian Heritage Weekend, a three day event to help visitors understand the cultural importance of the Tower to over 20 Northern Plains Indian Tribes.

Big Horn Basin Muzzleloaders

* July 29-30, In honor of the 20th Anniversary of Big Horn Basin Muzzleloaders (BHBML), established in 1986, the BHBML are hosting a free muzzleloading shoot at the Brewster Ranch between Hyattville and Tensleep. This will be a free shoot, with no registration or shoot fees. Everyone is welcome. There will be contests and prizes. Events begin at 9 a.m. Sat. and Sun. Info: (307) 347-8445, (307) 366-2216, (307) 366-2391, or {M3www.wyomingmuzzleloaders.com.

Roller skating

* The IKON Center, 1530 W. Lincolnway, Cheyenne now offers roller skating through July. Cost of admission includes regular skate rental: $6 for adults, $4 for kids up to age 12, $5 for military and seniors. In-line or hockey skates available for an additional $3. Info: (307) 433-0024.

On-line book group

* The Wyoming Council for the Humanities announces a free on-line book discussion this July, featuring Octavia Butler's novel {M3Parable of the Sower. Registration is available on the council's website at www.uwyo.edu/humanities. Limited copies are available for loan in Cheyenne at the Laramie County Library System, Green River at the Sweetwater County Library, Laramie at the Wyoming Council for the Humanities, and Sheridan at the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library. Info: (307) 721-9243 or wych@uwyo.edu.

Art Festival

* Aug. 5 & 6, There will be an Art Festival on the Sheridan College campus. Everyone is invited to show their work there. Music and food will be provided. Info: www.bigwestartsfestival.com.

Central Wyoming College event

* Aug. 18-20. Central Wyoming College is bringing together a multi-talented group of Wyoming guitarists and songwriters, now through Sunday at the Sinks Canyon Center. The fee is $279 and includes group instruction, cabin or tent accommodations, meals, and use of the Sinks Canyon Center facilities. The Center is located about four miles from Lander. Info: (800) 735-8394 or (307) 332-3394.

Yellowstone Art Museum

* The Yellowstone Art Museum will be open seven days a week now through Aug. 28. Museum admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and $3 for children ages 5-18. Admission is free with membership. Summer museum hours are Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

* The Ok-A-Beh Marina will be open now until September 4, Labor Day. The marina at Horseshoe Bend will remain closed for the season. For current lake conditions, call the Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center at (307) 548-5406 or park headquarters at Fort Smith, Montana: (406) 666-2412.

Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley

* Fully narrated historic tours of Cheyenne through Sept. 30. Tours are available Mon.-Fri. at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. Sat. at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Trolley and attraction passes are also available for $15 and allow entrance to area museums along with the trolley ride. Info: (307) 778-3133 or (800) 426-5009.

Stammtisch

* A new lunchtime group for German speakers or learners meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cheyenne. Info: (307) 771-8706.

Cheyenne water polo

* Now through Aug. 17, the Cheyenne Municipal Pool will host water polo on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 p.m. There will be no sessions held July 4, 25, or 27. Info: (307) 637-6455.

Rock Springs Farmer's Market

* Every Thursday through July and August, a farmer's market will be held in Bank Court, between Broadway and S. Main St., from 4-8 p.m. Items being sold include produce, bath products, jerky and sausage, jewelry, and more. Booth spaces of 10' x 10' are available to vendors for free. To acquire a booth or for more information, call (307) 362-3771.

Parent-education seminars

* The Wyoming Children's Access Network provides parent-education seminars for divorcing, separated and never-married parents. The seminar is provided monthly in Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Gillette, Jackson, Lander, Laramie, Rawlins, Rock Springs, Sheridan and Torrington and provides information about the impact of parental conflict on children and teaches the parents skills to help with the difficult transition. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other adults close to the children are welcome to attend as well.There is a nominal fee for the seminar that may be waived upon request, based on need. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. Info: Wyoming Children's Access Network at 866-726-3700.

Sheridan County Public Library events

* In response to the popularity of book discussion groups, the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library has added book club kits to its circulating collection. Each kit contains multiple copies of the book, plus discussion questions, author biographies, and a list of suggested further reading. Each kit may be checked out for six weeks. Info: (307) 674-8585.

Wyoming State Museum exhibition

* Now through Aug 31, "America's Pastime: Baseball." The exhibit chronicles three centuries of baseball in Wyoming and contains artifacts from two Cheyenne teams, the Cheyenne Indians and the Cheyenne Grizzlies. Members of the Grizzlies will be at the State Museum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to sign autographs. The Grizzlies will have State Museum Day during their 7 p.m. game against the Greeley Grays at Pioneer Park. Info: (307) 777-7022 or visit http://wyomuseum.state.wy.us/.

Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition

* Now through Aug. 31, Cheyenne hosts the Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition, featuring 47 works of art by 41 Wyoming artists on display at the Wyoming State Museum. Purchase awards provided by the five elected officials, as well as other state agencies. Purchased pieces of artwork are then added to the Governor's Capitol Art Collection and are available for display in the offices of state officials. Pieces not purchased via purchase awards are available to the public. Info: (307) 777-7022.

Nicolaysen Art Museum

* Now through Sept. 3, Lynn Munns, "A Life of Making and Teaching" exhibit in Casper. Artist Gallery Talk at 6 p.m. and opening reception at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Nic members free, nonmembers $5. Kid's Corral available. Info: 235-5247.

Wilhelmi exhibition

* Now through Sept. 3, The Yellowstone Art Museum presents Gregory Wilhelmi: A Matter of Time. Wilhelmi's work comments on the passage of time and the pace of life in eastern Montana. The exhibition provides a glimpse of who we are and what we have done, circa 2006. The show opening on tonight will begin with the Museum's Annual Membership Meeting at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Annual Meeting Fundraising Dinner at 5:30 p.m., and an opportunity to view the exhibitions, meet the exhibiting artists, and hear them speak about their work. The public is welcome. Admission is free to members, $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and $3 for children ages 5-18. Dinner tickets are $17/person, for both members and nonmembers. Info: (406) 256-6804, ext. 224 or visit {M7{M7www.artmuseum.org.

Andy Warhol exhibit

* Now through Sept 24, Andy Warhol's "Endangered Species and Vanishing Animals," in Jackson. In 1983, Warhol created a portfolio documenting 10 species of endangered animals from across the globe, including the bald eagle, the Siberian tiger, the bighorn sheep, and the Grevy's zebra. Info: (307) 733-5771 or visit www.wildlifeart.org/.

"Thomas Moran" exhibit

* Now through Sept. 24, "Thomas Moran's Yellowstone: Watercolors from the Hayden Expedition," an exhibit at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson. In 1871 the Hayden expedition set out to survey the sources of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers, the area that was soon to become the nation's first national park. Info: (307) 733-5771 or www.wildlifeart.org/.

Wyoming State Historical Society event

* Moorcroft Museum History Days. The Moorcroft Museum will focus on the history of the Texas Trail that passed through Moorcroft. The show will last until Sept. 26.

"A Woman's Place" exhibit

* Now through Jan. 28, 2007 Step back in time and learn how modern appliances changed the life of Cheyenne's homemakers at the turn of the century. Old West Museum, Cheyenne. Info: (307) 778-1413.