Today

State government

* Wyoming Youth Workforce Development Council, 8 a.m.-noon, Laramie High School Room 103.

* Wyoming Workforce Development Council, today 1-5 p.m., Feb. 9, 8 a.m.-noon, University of Wyoming College of Business Reading Room 102, 14th and Ivinson, Laramie.

* Info: Erin Moore, Department of Workforce Services, (307) 777-5971.

Storytimes

* Today and Feb. 9, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library, Sheridan.

* 10:30 a.m., Story Branch Library.

* 11 a.m., Wright Branch Library.

Cheyenne Parks/Recreation

* Cheyenne Municipal Pool will host Family Night from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays through May 31. Cost is $5 per family up to five swimmers (immediate family members only); and 50 cents for each additional family member. Info: (307) 637-6455.

Coming Up

Sheridan area libraries

* Feb. 9, 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required for "Hand-on Computer Class @ Your Library": "Basic Internet I."

* Feb. 9, 6 p.m., inner circle. "Family Film Nite" features a screening of "Mary Poppins."

* Feb. 9, 7 p.m., community services room. Monthly book discussion: "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya.

* Sheridan Young Writers' Group has been postponed until Feb. 11.

* 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.

Wyoming outdoors

* Feb. 9, Clarion Western Plaza, Gillette. The Bureau of Land Management hosts an open house from 2-5 p.m. in the Capone and Bonnie and Clyde rooms; and a wildlife coordination meeting from 9 a.m. to noon in the Capone Room. For more informaiton on the open house, call Richard Zander, (307) 684-1161. For more information on the wildlife meeting, call Thomas Bills, (307) 684-1133.

* Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Wyoming State Museum, Cheyenne. "Archaeology on the Crest of the Continent: Research results from the Wind River Mountains, Wyo." will be presented by Richard Adams. Info: (307) 777-7021.

Gillette area libraries

* Feb. 9, 4 p.m. The CCPL System Board meets in the board room and the Teen Advisory Board meets in the Young Adult Department. The board meeting is open to the public and the TAB is open to all interested junior-high and high-school students.

* The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers will help prepare federal and state income-tax returns for low-income or disabled individuals and non-English-speaking or elderly taxpayers. The free program will be located in Pioneer Room 1. Hours: Feb. 9-April 13, 9 a.m.-noon and 5-8:45 p.m.

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

* Feb. 15, 2-4 p.m., Pioneer rooms. Children in grades K-6 are invited to participate in four events during the Children's Department's Olympic Games. A craft and Olympic Snack will be offered.

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

GDL information

* Reservations are required for a free public program on Wyoming's new Graduated Driver License Law, scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in Northwest College's Fagerberg Building Room 70, Powell. The meeting is hosted by Powell Valley Community Education and features Powell Driver Education Program coordinator Ingrid Eickstedt. The new law affects drivers who turned 16 on or after Sept. 16, 2005. Info: (307) 754-6469; or visit the PVCE office in Orendorff Building Room 119 on the NWC campus.

Benefits

* Through Feb. 10, Lander Art Center, 123 Main St. The third annual Valentine fundraiser features artist-made valentines from cigar boxes. A reception, wine-tasting, and final bidding for a silent auction will be held Feb. 10. A limited number of tickets are available in advance or at the door. Info: (307) 332-5772.

* Snow Ball, Feb. 10, 6 p.m., Kiwanis Community House, Cheyenne. The annual fundraiser for the Laramie County Senior Services features hors d'oeuvres, dancing to the music of "Carroll and Jack Back to Back," a silent auction, and door prizes. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door and are available at the Senior Activity Center, 2101 Thomes Ave.; or by calling (307) 635-2435.

* Eagles Lodge Auxiliary Craft Show and Flea Market, Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 1608 Thomes Ave., Cheyenne. Info: (307) 638-1359 or (307) 635-0678.

Women's ag workshops

* This month, Wyoming Women in Ag and University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service will host one-topic workshops, which are open to the public. Info: 235-9400, ext. 13.

* Feb. 10, 1-4 p.m., Agricultural Resource and Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Road, Casper. "Can You Find Me Now?" is a free workshop on GPS navigation, led by Brian Connely of Natrona County Weed and Pest. Attendees are asked to bring personal GPS, the instruction manual, and fresh batteries.

* Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., UW/Converse County Cooperative Extension office, Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas. Dr. Dean Smylie, D.V.M., will discuss "Diseases, Anatomy of the Hoof, and Equine Diets." Dr. Julie Horsch, D.V.M., will present an overview of "Equine Acupuncture" and demonstrate on a live subject. Attendees are encouraged to bring warm clothes. A question-and-answer period will be allowed and lunch will be served. Registration by Feb. 10 is $5 for students and $7 for adults; late fee is $15. Info: Priscilla Williams, 235-9400.

Gardening

* Seed and Weed Garden Club, Feb. 11, 1 p.m., 10114 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne. Speaker: Rex Lochman of the Conservation District will talk about "Invasive Weeds." Info: Sandy Dennis, (307) 632-6678.