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Casper Skating School Classes Begin June 3rd

Tee Roy — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:21:04 +0000

New summer Casper Skating School Classes begin June 3 at the Casper Ice Arena. These classes are held on Monday afternoons starting at 5:30pm and run for six weeks. Classes are open to anyone ages 3 & older and are offered in Basic Skating Skills, Adult Skating and Figure Skating. Registration is now open and [...]

33 Annual "Blessing Of The Bikes" Set For Saturday, May 4th

Tee Roy — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:28:26 +0000

Wyoming Central ABATE presents the 33rd annual Blessing of the Bikes and Safety & Awareness Day Parade on Saturday, May 4. The Blessing of the Bikes is from 9 to 11:30 a.m., in the River of Life Church parking lot, next to Hobby Lobby on 2nd St. The Awareness Day Parade assembles from 11:30 a.m. [...]

Casper Cannibals Want You To Win This Bike!

Tee Roy — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:26:58 +0000

The Casper Cannibal Rugby Team wants you to be happy.

Their matches are free and open to the public. They host drinking parties after every match at a local pub. Now, they want you to enjoy the summer on a nice new ride...

Casper Housing Authority Hosting Gardening Competition For Grow It Forward Project

Tee Roy — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:28:30 +0000

The Casper Housing Authority provides decent, safe, affordable housing for Casper’s low-income citizens through programs that are funded and regulated by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Casper Housing Authority is committed to increasing opportunities for low and moderate income, families and individuals, by providing safe, affordable housing and facilitating access to [...]

UMF Of Casper Hosting Poker Run On May 11th

Tee Roy — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:04:28 +0000

I was asked to pass along this information about a poker run from a local non-profit Men’s Social Club, UMF. After digging deeper to see who these guys are, I decided I would like to hang with these cats sometime…they seem like my kind of crowd. Check out the poster below for all of the [...]

Big Brothers Big Sisters To Host "Putt-Ing Kids First" Event In June

Tee Roy — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:57:52 +0000

Are you ready for some fun in the sun, a morning out with friends or family, a fun time just “putting” around? Big Brothers Big Sisters has just the event for you! A “Putt-ing Kids First” miniature golf fundraising event is designed to be fun for all those who participate, no matter what your age is

Sublime With Rome Rocks Casper On August 10th [VIDEO]

Tee Roy — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:32:43 +0000

While it’s been a slow year in Casper for live music, things are starting to heat up. This is the time of year when many bands are wrapping up their scheduling and finalizing contracts. We just received this nugget from the Casper Events Center: The Casper Events Center is pleased to announce that Sublime with [...]

Experience Skiing a Fresh 58″ on Casper Mountain [Video]

Erin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:49:54 +0000

Casperite, Adam Studer, recently skied a fresh 58" of snow at Casper Mountain's Lookout Point. Thanks to his helmet cam, you can take a ride along, enjoy!

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wyoming Looking For Volunteers

Tee Roy — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:45:33 +0000

National Volunteer Week is April 21-27, and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) would like to thank the many volunteers who provide one-to-one mentoring to local youth. Established in 1974, the Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways t

New Casper Book Gets Nationwide Launch At Fort Caspar Museum

Erin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:25:47 +0000

Fort Caspar Museum is proud to announce it will be the location for the nationwide launch of “Casper,” the newest book in Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series. Join authors Con Trumbull and Kem Nicolaysen—cousins and great-great-grandsons of Wyoming’s BB Brooks—for a book signing at Fort Caspar Museum on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

2nd Annual 'Sweeties On Wheelies' Women-Only Poker Run Set For June

Tee Roy — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:31:29 +0000

What is “Sweeties On Wheelies”? It’s women riders on their motorcycles traveling through Wyoming raising money for a good cause! The 2nd Annual Girls-Only “Sweeties” Run happens the third week of June – June 14th & 15th, 2013. It’s Just a Bunch of Women Rider’s Having Fun – Building Friendships – Sharing Experiences – [...]

A'Salt Creek Roller Girls Back On The Track April 20th

Tee Roy — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:32:52 +0000

Casper’s own A’Salt Creek Roller Girls are back at the Fairgrounds Industrial Building on April 20th to face off against the Rushmore Rollerz from South Dakota. Doors open at 6, bout starts at 7. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and are available at: Sonic Rainbow, Derby Boutique, Nate’s Flowers, Cadillac Cowgirl [...]

Casper Cannibal Rugby Team Back On The Field This Saturday

Tee Roy — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:39:48 +0000

The Casper Cannibal Rugby Team has a new home, a new sponsor in Killian's Irish Stout, and a couple new faces, but their hard hitting approach remains the same in 2013. Last year, I attended my first match, and I've been hooked ever since. I'll

Janiva Magness To Perform At The Attic Tonight [VIDEO]

Tee Roy — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:30:35 +0000

Award-winning blues and soul artist Janiva Magness, touring in support of her latest Alligator Records CD, STRONGER FOR IT, will give a live performance at The Attic in Casper on Friday, March 29, 2013. A charismatic vocalist and songwriter known for her electrifying live shows, Magness is among the premier blues and R&B singers in [...]

The Best Part About Living In Casper Is…

Tee Roy — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:26:40 +0000

While big cities are great for visiting, I don’t think I’ll ever move to another town with more than 120 thousand people. Casper has around 60K, and that’s fine with me.

What do you dig about our little city? I asked you to take our poll the other day,

What's The Best Part About Living In Casper? [POLL]

Tee Roy — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:33:21 +0000

I’ve lived in major cities for the first half of my life. I moved to Casper in 1994, and suffered a HUGE culture shock…that lasted for about 10 years. Now, when I go back to any city, I get disgusted by the rudeness, amount of people, and overall dirtiness of overpopulated areas. I’ve been “Casperized”. [...]

Who's On Your Fridge May Change Your Life

Doc Shutts — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:57:06 +0000

Do you look at the photos on your fridge? Do you change them? Do you ask you self why you put the photos you do up? I do. And I change them every now and then. It’s what motivates me and keeps me healthy. And happy. Because this may seem simplistic but it’s not because [...]

Casper Farmers Market Announces New Lower Booth Fees

Erin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:33 +0000

The first dates for the Market: July 16-September 17, at the Nic. From Downtown Casper Community Farmers Market Facebook page: “Ok Vendors and Growers. We know you are waiting for information, and we want you to know we are working on a new website to include online registration… This should happen next week by Friday. [...]

Casper Man Cave Looking To Raise Money For St. Baldricks

Tee Roy — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:15:17 +0000

As you are well aware, I am a big fan of the Casper Man Cave on Facebook. Since I'm on Facebook for at least 8 hours a day, I tend to hit this page quite often looking for great deals, or trying to sell random items from around the house. One thing that really sticks out about the Man Cave is their willingness to take a local charity, and do what it take

St. Baldrick's Event at the Eastridge Mall This Saturday

Erin — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:36:10 +0000

Be a hero for kids with cancer! Join Casper’s St. Baldrick’s event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you’ll be a part of the excitement. Casper’s event is planned for Saturday, March 16th at the Eastridge Mall and begins at 2:00 pm. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a [...]