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Community Events in Douglas and Eastern Wyoming

A Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction will be held for Cathy Huser on Saturday, March 16th from 5 to 7pm at the Old Glendo Fire Hall. They'll be serving roast beef, baked potato, green beans, a roll, dessert and drink, and there'll be lots of silent auction items. All donations would be appreciated. The benefit is hosted by the Glendo Volunteer Fire Department and Thrivent.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans a public meeting and a series of open houses to address proposals for the 2013 hunting seasons for big game, small game, game birds, waterfowl, and bison. The department will present proposals for hunting seasons in the Casper Region at a public meeting 7 p.m. Mon., March 25, at the Casper Game and Fish office. The agency plans the following open houses: Newcastle: 7-9 p.m. Tues., March 26, at the USDA Forest Service office. Douglas: 6-8 p.m. Wed., March 27, in the basement of the Converse County Courthouse. Lusk: 5-7 p.m. Thurs., March 28, at the Town of Lusk Council Chambers.

Deadline for Douglas Baseball/Softball registration for ages 9 and up is Friday, April 5th. Sign up at the rec center, or call the Rec at 358-4231 for more information.

The Converse County Extension Office would like to invite ladies involved in Agriculture to be a part of a unique program made especially for them. Annie’s Project is a six week program that includes brief presentations and discussion focused on issues that Agriculture Women face almost every day. Classes begin on April 16 at 11:00-2:00 and will be held at the Converse County Courthouse Community Room. Please register by calling the Converse County Extension office at 358-2417 by April 9. Class size is limited. Fund raising for Annie’s Project is underway. Ladies of Converse County are raffling off a beautiful quilt. Tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5 and can be purchased at the Prairie Stitcher, where the quilt is displayed, or at the Converse County Extension Office.

The King's Portion Food Pantry is officially open!!! We are open every Saturday from 1p-3p, come see what we have for you. The King's Portion Food Pantry is located inside the Douglas Mini Mall at 126 North 3rd Street. Call Sheila @ 359-9158 for more information.

The Cottonwood Garden Club invites you to join them for a more Beautiful Douglas. The Cottonwood Garden Club plants and maintains flowers around the community, including at City Hall and the Gazebo at the golf course, holds garden tours and has educational speakers at meetings. The Cottonwood Garden Club meets at 12 noon on the third Thursday of each month at First United Methodist Church, 5th & Oak in Douglas. You're invited to attend!

The Converse County Coalition Against Violence is looking for volunteers. You can help by being a volunteer advocate, work in the office, court watch, be a shelter mentor or help with fundraising. Training is free. For more information, call the Coalition office at 358-6148.

Are you passionate about literacy and making a positive difference in your community? Literacy Volunteers of Douglas is recruiting new board members to guide the nonprofit organization into the future. We’re looking for people with a commitment to their communities. Skills in finance, public relations, fundraising and organizational development are valued but not required. Interested? Call board president Sonia Cottrell at 358-4412.

If you love kids, there are teens in our area that need a home that will help them grow toward independance. Open your heart and your home as a foster parent. Ongoing training and reimbursement are provided. Call Lifenet at 358-5193 for more information.