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The Historic Bishop Home’s Fall exhibit features its unique and iconic collection of mid-20th century aprons. Aprons date back to ancient times for practical, decorative, and ritualistic purposes. In the 1940’s the apron became the symbol of family, mother, and apple pie ideals. As the popularity of the apron increased, the humble garment was decorated and made beautiful. While the apron has been around for a long time, there are practical and sentimental favorites — totems of craft, hard work, and showmanship thrown in for good measure. The exhibit features practical day to day aprons as well as delicate handiwork treasures reserved for special occasions and entertaining.
This unique exhibit will run through mid-November when Christmas arrives at the home. Tours hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The home is located at 818 East Second Street on the North side of the street between Lincoln and Jefferson. Parking is available behind the home off Lincoln Street. For additional information visit www.cadomafoundation.org; Facebook page Bishop Home Museum or call 307 235 5277.
Casper Theater Company will once again host the annual Highland Cemetery tour with all new personas of people who made a difference in Casper. The cemetery tour will feature 8 actors portraying Casper citizens at their gravesites. Each actor will be dressed in period clothing, telling the life story of the person buried beside them. All cemetery rules and regulations will be observed for respect for those buried in the cemetery. Tickets for the Sept. 16-17, 24 cemetery tour are available online at www.caspertheatercompany.net at the Cheese Barrel 544 S. Center, and Casper Senior Center for $25. The tour will take about 2 hours and again is led by Rev. Dr. Jim Shumard. You will hear about the cemetery history, grave markings and symbols. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera because pictures ARE allowed. Ticket holders will meet at the Cemetery Office at 1860 E. 12th St parking lot at 6:45 PM. Refreshments and questions will follow the tour. If you would like more information, please call 307-267-7243. This tour sells out fast, so buy your tickets early.
Come and see our collection of historical items donated for this annual event. There is no fee, but we do accept donations.
Please check out our website: CWMRA.com for the latest information about displays, meeting times and activities.
The open house will run from Nov. 4 at 6:00 10:00 p.m., Nov. 5, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or so and Sunday Nov. 6 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. The club is located at 1356 N. Center St. in Casper
Saint Stephens Episcopal Church welcomes the 2022-2023 Youth Jam Night season with a family fun day and concert in the yard. On Saturday, Sept. 17, St Stephens presents family fun day and Jam Night Kickoff. The fun begins at 1:30 p.m. with Angel’s bouncy houses, games and a food truck from Pablo’s. The concert begins at 4 p.m. and features Jacob Daniel from Sioux Fallls South Dakota and Casper’s own Cleanzed Soul. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit under the big tent and enjoy the music! Join us for all the fun at St Stephens Episcopal Church, 4700 S Poplar, Casper. Starting Saturday Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Contact Deacon Ray Pierce at 307-660-4727 for more details.
Do you need to stock up on books for winter? The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is a very affordable place to get your reading for those long cold days. Many items are in like new condition and would make excellent gifts for friends and family. Any items purchased will be sold at regular prices with hardbacks selling for $2 and all other items at $1 or less. We have a great selection in all areas. This is not a bag sale. All shopping sessions require a reservation.
The next sale will be held on Sept. 8, 9 and 10. Appointments will be required for all time slots. Sept. 8 will be an Early Bird sale.
All customers who schedule for that day will pay $20 at the door for admission to the sale. Sept. 9 will be the Second Chance sale with customers paying $10 at the door for admission. Again, items will be sold at regular prices. On Sept. 10, there will be no admission charge and items will, once again, be sold at regular prices.
Appointments are limited. To reserve your time, go to https://nclbooksale.ticketleap.com and select the time you prefer. Please, if you find you are unable to attend, notify us so that another person will have the opportunity to attend.
Donations are accepted any time the library is open. Thanks to our generous communities, we have great selections for this sale. If you have questions, contact folncpl307@gmail.com.
Learn good sportsmanship, teamwork and develop friendships, while keeping your kids active after school with flag football at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming! The league is for children in grades K—5. “Flag football is a great way to learn the basics of football while enjoying the great outdoors and fall evenings in our wonderful city,” said Derek DeBoer, Vice President of Operations at the Club.
Games and practices will be held two nights a week in one-hour increments between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the George Tani and North Casper softball/baseball fields. The season runs from Aug. 22 to Oct. 20. Registration deadline is Aug. 10. Teams are formed based on schools and grade levels. “This is an opportunity to create an enjoyable and memorable childhood experience, while learning football skills,” said DeBoer.
The Registration fee is $35, plus a $10 yearly Club membership fee. Register online at http://www.bgccw.org/flag-football/ or at the Main Club, 1701 East K Street, Casper.
For more information, contact Derek DeBoer at 235-4079, ext. 117, or ddeboer@bgccw.org
As kids and teens prepare to head back to school, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming wants to help them be unstoppable after school with their academic enrichment, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles! Children and teens will enjoy enriching activities that will keep them engaged in a safe, caring environment after school. A free snack and evening meal will be provided to youth, and families are invited for dinner at the Main Club as well. One does not have to be a Club member to receive the dinner meal.
“The goal of our after-school program is to provide youth members with an atmosphere of fun, creativity, and academic enrichment through meaningful experiences, which will encourage positive personal development,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming CEO, Ashley Bright.
The Club’s after-school program runs from after school until 8 p.m. at the Club’s Main Branch, 1701 East K Street, and after school until 6 p.m. at the Club’s other Casper locations: Paradise Valley Elementary (22 Magnolia), Verda James (701 Carriage Lane), and a new location at Park Elementary (140 W 9th Street). Teen programs serve youth ages 13-18 and are offered at the Teen Center at the Main Club and at Dean Morgan Middle School.
With a new location at Park Elementary, adjacent to the district’s bus hub, the Club will be able to serve even more youth at a newly renovated school space that any child in the district can access with free district transportation. While the former Journey Branch will now be housed at Park Elementary, the Club wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the staff and administration at Journey for their partnership with the Club the past several years.
“Our Be Unstoppable after-school program will be full of fun and excitement! Our staff is looking forward to providing the best experience for your child this school year,” said Bright.
For more information or to register online, visit the Club, go to bgccw.org, or call (307) 235-4079.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life event will be held Sept. 17 at City Park from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. This event is to honor survivors and to raise funds to help us celebrate, remember and fight back. A luminaria ceremony will take place around 9:00 p.m. Luminarias can be purchased by calling Gloria at 307-258-7760. Survivors can register by calling 1-800-227-2345. For more information, please contact Shirley at 307-267-8154 or Bill Junge at 307-271-5816.
Hand-drawn and carved images created in Wyoming’s past are explored in a new exhibit at Fort Caspar Museum. “Rock Art in Wyoming” will be on view through Nov. 12.
For thousands of years, people left messages and designs on rocks. Explore the history and imagery of rock art from across the state, and see the many different styles and types. Fort Caspar Museum staff worked with members of the Wyoming Archaeological Society to produce this exhibit, and after its showing here in Casper, it will travel around Wyoming on tour for two years.
Fort Caspar Museum is located at 4001 Fort Caspar Road in Casper. Call us at 307-235-8462 or visit our website fortcasparwyoming.com for more information and to view our hours and admission prices.
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