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Your Friday, Sept. 25 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s Friday once again, which means, once again, you made it through another week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the myriad of events and activities happening throughout Casper on Friday. From “Dad Rock Night” at The Gaslight…

Traveling Smithsonian voting history exhibit leaving Fort Caspar Museum Oct. 3
CASPER, Wyo. — A Smithsonian Institute exhibit on the history of U.S. voting rights and elections will be leaving the Fort Caspar Museum on Oct. 3, after being offered at the local museum for roughly a month. Divided into several distinct thematic sections, museum curator…

Downtown Casper businesses to honor Dolly Parton with ‘Dolly Day’ featuring look-alike contest
CASPER, Wyo. — On Friday, a selection of businesses in downtown Casper, as well as in other communities throughout the country, will honor late country music legend Dolly Parton with “Dolly Day,” a celebration of her musical and philanthropic legacy. Festivities will include a…

Festival of Trees, Teddy Bear Tea return to benefit Special Olympics Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — The annual Festival of Trees and Teddy Bear Tea events will return for their 38th year to help support Special Olympics Wyoming. That’s according to a press release from Special Olympics Wyoming, which states that the annual holiday events are happening in late…

Your Thursday, Sept. 24 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Thursday is here once again, which means Friday is only a day away. Tomorrow, tomorrow, you’ll love it tomorrow. But you can love today too, because there’s a ton going on all throughout town. From an Open Mic Night to May Be Fern at Citiwerks Cafe & Coworking,…

Morad Park to be closed to dogs on Saturday morning
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper recently announced that Morad Park will be closed to dogs on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The park, located at 2800 Wyoming Blvd., will close to dogs for Platte River Revival Volunteer Day, a National Public Lands Day event. A release…
Casper medical clinics host joint open house today
CASPER, Wyo. — Two Casper medical organizations are opening their doors to the public this evening for a joint open house and provider meet-and-greet. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the McMurry Medical Arts Building, located at 419 S. Washington St. The Olivia Caldwell…
Your Wednesday, Sept. 23 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Happy Hump Day! Wednesday is here, which means you made it halfway through the work week. You should be proud of yourself, and you should treat yourself to the myriad of events and activities happening all throughout town today. From Geeks Who Drink to a “Mocktails…
Your Tuesday, Sept. 22 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Tuesday is here, which means it’s only one day away from the middle of the week! Congratulations on making it this far. There’s a ton going on in Casper today, and you’re invited to all of it. From an art studio open class to bar league trivia, a Board Game Social…

Your Monday, Sept. 21 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Monday is here once again. Don’t worry: The week will go by quickly. It always does. To pass the time, there are a few things happening throughout the day, and you are invited to them. From a Hatha Yoga class to a comic book drawing class and more, this is what’s…

Your Sunday, Sept. 20 Guide: Two things to do in the Oil City
CASPER, Wyo. — Sunday is here, and it’s the perfect day to relax, recharge and reinvigorate so that you’re ready for the upcoming week. It’s also the perfect day to meet new people or take in a relay. From The Great Mountain Mingle to an MHA-Indian Relay Race, this is what’s…

Funky Junk Fall Edition returns to David Street Station on Saturday to usher in autumn
CASPER, Wyo. — Downtown Casper saw an influx of small businesses and their patrons alike as Funky Junk returned to David Street Station to usher in autumn on Saturday. For the past several years, Funky Junk has served as the harbinger of the seasons. It’s a prelude to both spring…