Wyoming Women's Expo has something for everyone

The annual event offers two days of entertainment, seminars, vendors and tutorials on everything from installing tile floors to understanding changing relationships.

Last year, 2,500 people attended the expo.

Several activities that debuted last year will return again this year, such as the holistic fair, farmers' market and Ta-Ta Trot.

New this year are health screenings and bra fittings.

Here are a few highlights:

Girls' Night Out goes to Vegas

This year, Girls' Night Out will be Vegas style, complete with local musician Chad Lore as Elvis.

Test your skills at numerous gaming tables, such as poker, black jack, craps and roulette.

If you don't know how to play, that's OK. There will be people to teach you in a no-pressure environment. (There's no money exchanged here. Vouchers for chips will be available at the door.)

During Girls' Night Out, which is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, you can also sample spirits, taste hors d'oeuvres and shop the tradeshow and holistic fair.

Stick around to see comedians Sonya White and Jody Kerns perform. They will be on stage from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tickets for Friday cost $20 and include all of the above activities.

Duo offers professional bra fittings

Some bras poke, pull and itch, but with the right fit, you can say, "Goodbye!" to sore shoulders and achy backs for good.

JoAnn Pasell and Suzanne Gendron, owners of Upliftting Bra Makeover, will be offering free bra fitting throughout the expo.

"It is probably one of the most requested pieces that women ask for at the show," said Tiffine Canepa, marketing director of the Casper Events Center.

The Rhode Island-based company does home sales party in which women can get professional fittings and buy undergarments that fit well and feel great.

Ta-Ta Trot raises funds for cancer patients

Rocky Mountain Oncology is once again holding the Ta-Ta Trot in conjunction with the Wyoming Women's Expo.

The 5K run/walk raises awareness for breast cancer, and funds for the Rocky Mountain Foundation of Cancer Care.

Last year, about 300 participants raised $10,000 for the foundation, which provides financial help to patients of all cancers at Rocky Mountain Oncology.

New this year are timed races and age divisions, for those who are interested in a little competition.

Entry fees are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, and include a T-shirt, participant bag and admission ticket to the expo.

Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, rain or shine, at the Casper Events Center.

For more information, contact Eileen Ford at 307-203-9107 or eford@rockymountainoncology.com.

Free health screenings added

Health screenings will be offered during the expo for the first time.

Wyoming Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Oncology will each have medical professionals on site to guide women through a variety of health screenings.

Wyoming Medical Center will offer tests for lung function, oxygen saturation in the blood, bone density, body fat, diabetes and sleep disorders from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Rocky Mountain Oncology will screen for breast, skin and oral/head and neck cancers from 9  to 11 a.m. Saturday.

All of the tests are free.

Those who attend two or more screenings may enter a drawing for a pair of Reba McEntire tickets. (She's performing Oct. 21 at the Casper Events Center.)

Holistic fair returns

The holistic fair will return to the expo for the second year with alternative items and services for healthy minds, bodies and souls.

Attendees can expect about 30 vendors peddling everything from bath and body salts to energy work, such as Reiki.

Judy Lekic, of Alternative Changes Productions, said there will also be body workers, tarot readers, henna artists, American Indian items, aura photography, essential oils and more.

The holistic fair runs 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 9 to 3 p.m. Saturday and is in the Summit Room on the second floor of the Events Center.

Fresh food for sale

The farmers' market will bring fresh produce and other food products to the Wyoming Women's Expo.

Stop by 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday for a great selection of organic produce, such as peaches, as well as jams, oils, soup mixes, cheese, baked goods, such as breads and pastries and more.

Admission to the farmers' market is free with admission to the expo.