* 8 p.m., 328 1/2 E. A St. (upstairs), One Day at a Time, smoking; 917 N. Beech, nonsmoking; 328 E. A St., Faith, Hope and Love, smoking; Douglas: 628 S. Richards #5, Loft Group, nonsmoking.

* From 9 a.m.-noon, Room 125, Thorson Business Building, Casper College. Casper Volunteer Income Tax Assistance electronically prepares and e-files individual tax returns for senior citizens, low-income taxpayers and students for free.

* March 25-26, The Casper Humane Society is seeking individuals interested in helping us provide the "creature comforts" to the animals in our care. Opportunities include pet socializing, shelter dog obedience training, foster parenting and much more. Join us for a Volunteer Orientation at 4 p.m. on March 25, or 6:30 p.m. on March 26 at 849 E. E St. Info: 265-5439.

* March 26, 7 p.m., the group will meet at the Wyoming Medical Center Support Services Building. Guest speaker will be Samuel Chopping, Fire Prevention officer with the City of Casper Fire-EMS Department. Info: 235-1470.

* March 27, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., the Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Workshop will be held at the Casper Recreation Center. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Workshop fees are $30. Info: 235-8383.

* March 27, from 6-9 p.m., the Fast and Easy Twist on Walls Workshop will be held at the Casper Recreation Center. Just come dressed to paint for hands-on learning. Required materials fee of $27 plus tax will be collected in class by the instructor. Info: 235-8383.

* March 27, 12:30 p.m., the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will have a business meeting at the Parkway Plaza. Guest speaker for this meeting will be Ms. Dorinda Jacobson, retired teacher, who took children to Africa to help orphans with AIDS.

* April 24, 12:30 p.m., the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will have a no-host social meeting at Poor Boys Steak House, 739 N. Center.

* April 30, applications must be postmarked for the NARFE scholarship, available to children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and stepchildren of all current NARFE members. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend college full time by Fall/Winter 2007.

* April 3, 7 p.m., the Epsilon Master chapter will meet at the home of MIldred Lawson. A program entitled, "Creative Endeavors" will be presented by Shawn McMillan. Info: 577-6367.

* May 7, 1 p.m., The Fort Caspar Chapter will have a meeting at the Central Wyoming Senior Center, 1831 E. Fourth St., for a program by Representative Dr. Tom Walsh entitled, "Overview of the 2007 Wyoming Legislature." Info: 237-7320.

* April 7, at 7 p.m., Casper Planetarium, 904 N. Poplar St., will present "This Month's Sky." The program is a tour of visible constellations, stars and planets in skylore, legends, myths, science and fact. See planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies. Admission is $2.50 per person, programs are not recommended for children under six. Info: 237-0350.

* April 14, May 12, June 9 and July 14, from 9 a.m.-noon, the group will meet in the cafeteria (Building L), at Life Steps Campus, 1514 E. 12th. Newborns in Need is a nonprofit organization that helps premature, sick and babies in crisis. Volunteers are needed. Info: 235-8592.

* April 20-22, beginning at 8 a.m. daily, the Agility Club of Central Wyoming will host the AKC Agility Trial in the Arena at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds. This is an American Kennel Club approved event and will have many different dog breeds competing at different jump heights over various obstacles. It is fast and fun to watch for the whole family. For more info: 237-7206.

* American Red Cross of Natrona County, 1948 E. First St. Office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Preregistration and payment is required for all classes. Full courses for CPR/AED/First Aid will be held on from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. continuing March 24; and evenings from 5-9 p.m. continuing March 27 and 29. Review courses for CPR/AED/First Aid will be held on from 9 a.m.-noon continuing April 4. Baby-sitter Training will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning March June 16. Full courses for CPR for the Pro will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. continuing March 31. Review courses for CPR for the Pro will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on an as needed basis. CPR/AED/FA Instructor courses will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning in April. Info: 237-8436.

* Natrona County Head Start is now taking applications for three to five year-olds for the 2007-2008 school year. This quality preschool program is free to qualifying families. Info: 577-1864.

* The Wyoming Children's Access Network provides parent-education seminars for divorcing, separated, and never-married parents. The one-time four-hour seminar is provided monthly in Casper and other cities around the state. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other adults close to the children are welcome to attend. There is a nominal fee that may be waived upon request, based on need. Preregistration is required 24 hours in advance. Info: Wyoming Children's Access Network at 866-726-3700.

* The Natrona County Public Library offers several library catalogs and Internet links to help you make the most of your genealogy quest. Many of the "library edition" sites can now be accessed from an out-of-library computer by using a Library Card number and code that is assigned with it. Ancestry.library and HeritageQuest can both be found on the library's website and can be accessed only at the library with a card and user code. But you can also find links to other genealogy websites from the library's website. For additional information and help with researching your past contact the library at 237-4935 or www.natronacountylibrary.org/.

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