Here’s a look at events in and around the Oil City for this weekend.
June 23, 2017
Music at All that Jazz – Parkway Plaza Hotel
- Time- 7:00 pm
- LocationAll that Jazz in the Parkway Plaza
1 Parkway Plaza Dr. Casper, WY 82601 - “June 23rd: Tom Coryell Band”
Stage III Presents “Art”
- Price- $10 to $12
- Times- 7:30pm
- Location- Stage III Community Theatre
904 N Center St. Casper, WY 82601 - “How much would you pay for an all- white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc’s best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It’s about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. To Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc is not judging the work from the proper perspective. Another friend, Ivan, though burdened by his own problems, allows himself to be pulled into this disagreement. Eager to please, Ivan tells Serge he likes the painting. Lines are drawn and these old friends square off over the canvas, using it as an excuse to relentlessly batter one another over various failures. As their arguments become less theoretical and more personal, they border on destroying their friendships. At the breaking point, Serge hands Marc a felt tip pen and dares him: “Go on.” This is where the friendship is finally tested, and the aftermath of action, and its reaction, affirms the power of those bonds.”
Summer Movie Nights by Sinclair- Pete’s Dragon
- Price- Free
- Times- 8:00pm
- Location- Washington Park
951 S. Jefferson Casper, WY 82601 - “Sinclair Casper Refining Company is proud to announce we will be hosting
Community Summer Movie Nights at Washington Park.
We will show a different movie twice a month in June and July. The movies will be the second and fourth Friday of each month. Movies will Start around 8:00pm each night. This is free and open to the public. Food vendors will be on site selling dinner options for your convenience. Each week local charities will be joining us selling popcorn and other great treats to help benefit their local cause. We hope to see you there!”
June 24th, 2017
Be Kind To Your Mind
- Price-Walking-1K – 1 K Fun Run/Walk $5.00
5K run/walk – 5K run/walk $35.00
5K Virtual Event – Individual Age group/open – Virtual Event $37.50
10K run/walk – 10K walk/run $35.00
10K Virtual Event – Individual Age group/open – Virtual Event $37.50 - Times- Packet Pick Up – 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Race Day – 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. - Location- Edness K. Wilkins State Park
- “Welcome to the first annual Be Kind to Your Mind 1K Fun Run/5k/10k walking/running event. Come celebrate the importance of maintaining mental health as we support the Cas-per, WY Chapter of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness). Bring your family and your friends along for a walk or a run and learn about cool things to do that are kind to your mind (yoga, massage, nutrition, and much, much more!). Pets on leashes are welcome. Please, no bicycles or motorized vehicles on the course though.
The race will take place at the scenic riverside Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, just out-side of Evansville, WY on US Hwy 20-26. The first 150 registrants 5K/10K are guaranteed a finisher’s medal, participant t-shirt and race bib. Participants in the 1K Fun Run will re-ceive a race bib and certificate of completion. Awards will be given out for overall winners in the male and female categories for the 5K and the 10K as well as various age groups.
Event details and schedule
Packet pickup will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23 at Wyoming Behavioral Insti-tute (event sponsor), 2521 East 15th St., Casper, WY. Day of race pickup at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park will be from 6 to 7 a.m. Park entrance fees are waived for all race partici-pants (just tell the gatekeeper you’re there for the Be Kind to Your Mind event). The 10K will begin at 7 a.m. The 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. The 1K Family Run will begin as soon as the 5K runners are on their way. The course will close at 10 a.m. Awards will be presented at 10 a.m.
Registration
Go to ACTIVE.com and type in Be Kind To Your Mind
Choose the Evansville, WY race and register!!”
Casper Mountain Challenge
- Price- 8-hour individual $80.00
4-hour individual $65.00
8-hour 2-person team $140.00
4-hour 2-person team $110.00
8-hour 4-person team $240.00
4-hour 4-person team $180.00 - Times- 8-hour race 8:00 a.m.; 4-hour race 12 Noon
- Location- Casper Mountain
CO Rd 505 mountain casper Casper, WY 82601 - “This is an 8-hour and 4-hour endurance race on Casper Mountain. The race begins and ends at the Skunk Hollow area. Your race will be 85% beautiful single track through the forest on the mountain and 15% on two-track. You’ll find the 7.1 mile course a challenge with 610-feet of elevation gain per lap.
Racers can rent camp sites for $10 per night.
Race time for the 8-hour begins at 8:00 a.m.
Race time for the 4-hour begins at 12 Noon
Click here to register for the 2017 Casper Mountain Challenge.”
Casper NF Walk
- Price- donation
- Times- 8:00am to noon
- Location- Crossroads Adventure Park
- Address- 1101 N Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601
- “One in three thousand people worldwide are living with neurofibromatosis (NF), a disorder that can cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. NF can cause blindness, bone abnormalities, cancer, deafness, disfigurement, learning disabilities and disabling pain. It affects people of all cultures, races and genders equally. There is no cure and there are no effective treatments—yet!
YOU can help change that! Join the Casper NF Walk onJune 24th at 8:00am at CR Adventure Pavilion – Crossroads Adventure Park. This outrageously fun day includes a Walk, a 5K fun run, as well as a Kids’ Hero Dash specifically for our smaller yet mighty superheroes. Many family-friendly activities are involved for fun for the whole family!
This fun-filled day increases NF awareness, builds community and raises funds to support crucial NF research. How’s that for super power?
You can register for the event by visiting nfwalk.org/casper”
Lunar Measurements in Navigation – National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Patio Talk
- Times- 1:00 pm
- Location- National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 - “During this presentation, Kevin Reddy, member of the U.S. Corp of Topographical Engineers, will describe the methods and use of lunar measurements in navigation. He will look at lunar distance measurements, its development and replacement by what we would call Celestial Navigation.”
Music at All that Jazz – Parkway Plaza Hotel
- Time- 7:00 pm
- LocationAll that Jazz in the Parkway Plaza
1 Parkway Plaza Dr. Casper, WY 82601 - “June 24th: Tom Coryell Band”
Stage III Presents “Art”
- Price- $10 to $12
- Times- 7:30pm
- Location- Stage III Community Theatre
904 N Center St. Casper, WY 82601 - “How much would you pay for an all- white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc’s best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It’s about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. To Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc is not judging the work from the proper perspective. Another friend, Ivan, though burdened by his own problems, allows himself to be pulled into this disagreement. Eager to please, Ivan tells Serge he likes the painting. Lines are drawn and these old friends square off over the canvas, using it as an excuse to relentlessly batter one another over various failures. As their arguments become less theoretical and more personal, they border on destroying their friendships. At the breaking point, Serge hands Marc a felt tip pen and dares him: “Go on.” This is where the friendship is finally tested, and the aftermath of action, and its reaction, affirms the power of those bonds.”
United States Topographical Engineers – National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Living History
- Price- Free
- Times- TBA
- Location- National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 - The U.S. Topographical Engineers were a unique and specially designated branch of the military. Led by John C. Fremont between 1842-1846, their purpose was to conduct scientific surveys as well as to discover and explore various routes to the west. Their important work resulted in the first scientific mapping of the west. Living historians will utilize original and reproduction equipment used by the Topographical Engineers.
June 25th, 2017
Autocross 2017
- Price- RACE 1-$30
RACE 2-$30
RACE 1, 2 & 3 $75 - Times- Tech inspection 8:00 AM
Drivers meeting 8:45 AM - Location- Casper Events Center
1 Events Drive Casper, WY 82601 - “‘Autocrosses’ will be run/work events; all entrants will be required to work if requested. Snell app. Helmets, no older than 10 years from date of manufacture are required. Permanently mounted 5bc rated fire extinguishers recommended in all vehicles. All events will be run under NCCC rules for Low Speed Autocrosses. Only non entrants will be allowed to ride as passengers in any of the corvette classes. Absolutely no open toed shoes on racers or riders. All participants must sign all NCCC required release (waiver) documents. Awards available on request, cost is $15.00 each.”
Dance Etiquette of the Mid-1800’s – National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Patio Talk
- Price- Free
- Times- 1:00 pm
- Location- National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 - “Come join us as NHTIC volunteer, Daniel Mattern illuminates Dance Etiquette of the Mid-1800’s. Exploring the differences between civilian men and women, as well as the military components, Daniel will share the different styles, clothing and methods of dancing amid both pioneers and frontier military.”
First Annual Trailblazer Challenge – 10k and 20k event
- Price- $30 in advance
$45 on location - Times- Registration – 7:00 a.m.
Race Start – 8:30 a.m. - Location- Casper Mountain Trails Center
- “First Annual Trailblazer Challenge – 10k and 20k event
June 25, 2017 – Check in at the Casper Mountain Trails Center
Reserve your spot in today for $30 or onsite registration will be available at 7 a.m. the morning of the event for $45, with both the 10k and 20k event beginning at 8:30.
Registration Site – https://trailblazechallenge.itsyourrace.com/register/
Facebook Event Page”
Stage III Presents “Art”
- Price- $10 to $12
- Times- 2:30pm
- Location- Stage III Community Theatre
904 N Center St. Casper, WY 82601 - “How much would you pay for an all- white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc’s best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It’s about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. To Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc is not judging the work from the proper perspective. Another friend, Ivan, though burdened by his own problems, allows himself to be pulled into this disagreement. Eager to please, Ivan tells Serge he likes the painting. Lines are drawn and these old friends square off over the canvas, using it as an excuse to relentlessly batter one another over various failures. As their arguments become less theoretical and more personal, they border on destroying their friendships. At the breaking point, Serge hands Marc a felt tip pen and dares him: “Go on.” This is where the friendship is finally tested, and the aftermath of action, and its reaction, affirms the power of those bonds.”
United States Topographical Engineers – National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Living History
- Price- Free
- Times- TBA
- Location- National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 - The U.S. Topographical Engineers were a unique and specially designated branch of the military. Led by John C. Fremont between 1842-1846, their purpose was to conduct scientific surveys as well as to discover and explore various routes to the west. Their important work resulted in the first scientific mapping of the west. Living historians will utilize original and reproduction equipment used by the Topographical Engineers.
