"Water is Life" celebration and presentations: 5 p.m., at University of Wyoming Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center on the corner of 10th and Lewis streets. An open reception will be from 5-5:30 p.m. The in-person and online event will be from 5:30-7 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. will be "On Sacred Ground" by Dr. Sally Palmer. At 5:40 p.m. will be Bern Hinckley, geohydrologist and Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission chairman. At 6:15 p.m. will be "Creation Care and Scenario Building Wyoming Anticipating Climate Transitions" by Mary Keller. At 7 p.m. will be "Water Ceremony and Vigil" on the Berry Prairie 10th and Lewis streets featuring Allen Doyle of Canterbury House and Environmental Planning. Water art in the Berry Center lobby will feature images from Wyoming and around the world. The reception is sponsored by Albany County Clean Water Advocates. Something for children — examples of Water is Life is sponsored by Palmer. For more information, questions, and online registration, email Ammemarie Delgado, Wyoming Interfaith Network executive director, at adelgado@wyominginterfaith.org.
Laramie American Legion Post 14 Fish FRYdays: 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 417 E. Ivinson Ave. The dinner is open to the public and cost $10 for fish, chips, side and dessert while supplies last. Open-mic on Friday nights also starts at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Laramie Audubon Society - Plains Lakes Birding Field Trip: 8 a.m., the group will meet at 8 a.m. at 1st Street Plaza in downtown (corner of 1st Street and Grand Avenue) and then caravan/carpool to various lakes in the Laramie Valley with the goal of viewing migrating waterfowl. Attendees should be prepared for cold weather and walking short distances on uneven surfaces, such as lake shores near public access areas and icy or muddy parking lots. The club hopes to have a spotting scope along to improve visibility of the birds. The group also will return to Laramie around noon, but attendees with their own transportation are free to leave at any time. The remainder of the club’s spring schedule is posted at laramieaudubon.blogspot.com/p/events.html.
Laramie Sunrise Rotary - Phone Chargers for Ukraine: 9-11 a.m., at 3950 W. Curtis St. With the war raging in Ukraine, the Russians have targeted civilian infrastructure. Electricity to charge phones and water to drink are scarce in many areas of the country. The phones are a lifeline for people to know about troop movements so they know when and where to evacuate for safety. Join the organization and its sister club joining online from Dubno, Ukraine, to build and decorate solar panels with messages of hope and encouragement. Also check out the prototype portable water pumping and filtering system being prepared for deployment.
Laramie Moose Lodge 390/Chapter 423 hosting Bingo: 5:30 p.m., at 409 S. 3rd St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the games begin at 6:30 p.m. Packets are $25 with extra games $15. Concessions will be open. Jackpot will be up to $500 if 100 packets are sold.
SUNDAY
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, contact Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses special event: 7:30 p.m., at 1363 N. McCue St. The annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal will feature a talk highlighting the significance of Jesus’ death and what it means for all of mankind. The one-hour event will begin and conclude with prayer. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit online at jw.org.
MONDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or via Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Laramie Chapter of the American Sewing Guild March meeting: 7 p.m., at Laramie First United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Gibbon St. Enter through the east door from the parking lot. Anyone interested in textiles, fabric design, construction, alterations, fitting, accessories, etc. for professional or personal sewing is welcome to join. For more information, contact Sue (srgreen54@yahoo.com), Jean (jeantaylor@gmail.com) or Bobbie (rlschimek@gmail.com).
UW Music presents “Italian Baroque Sonatas”: 7:30 p.m., in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The University of Wyoming Department of Music welcomes Eminent Artists-in-Residence Augusta McKay Lodge, Baroque violin, and Hanneke van Proosdij, harpsichord, March 24-26. The duo will present “Italian Baroque Sonatas” during the free event. Other public events include a masterclass from 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the BCPA recital hall and a public lecture/workshop "Musician Training: How to Make High-Quality Performance Videos" at 1 p.m. Tuesday in BCPA 1016. Lodge is an award-winning, historically-informed violinist, enjoying a blossoming career as leader and soloist at a young age. Proosdij is an award-winning music director, conductor, keyboard and recorder player, and composer.
TUESDAY
Laramie Plains Lions Club meets:6:30-7:30 a.m., at Iron Skillet banquet/meeting room, 1855 W. Curtis St. Join the organization for fellowship and learn how it serves our community, state, nation and the world. For more information, call Lion Lew Lyon at 307-760-1994 or email laramieplainslions@gmail.com.
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets:9 a.m., at Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthew's Cathedral, 104 S. 4th St. All volunteers are welcome. For more information, contact St. Matthew's at 307-742-6608 or Cathy at 307-760-2512.
Ivinson Memorial Hospital hosts Surviving and Thriving After Cancer: 5:30-6:30 p.m., at IMH Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Door No. 3. The free, nonprofit program open to the public is designed to empower cancer patients and survivors to improve their quality of life through fitness and health. STAC offers social support and contact, as well as education on cancer prevention, side-effect management and habits to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The free program is on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 9.
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