THURSDAY
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets:Â 5:30 p.m., at the United Presbyterian Church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Laramie Elks Lodge 582 Queen of Hearts Drawing/Dinner:Â 5:30-6:30 p.m., at 103 S. 2nd St. The drawing pot is $2,210, and ticket purchases are for members only. The event for members and guests also will feature a dinner to include pulled pork and sides for a cost of $7.
Ivinson Memorial Hospital hosts Surviving and Thriving After Cancer:Â 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.
Laramie Community Prayer Gathering: 6:30 p.m., at St. Matthew's Cathedral, 104 S. 4th St. This event on the National Day of Prayer is a nondenonminational, nonpolitical event. This gathering is hosted several times each year in different churches in Laramie. For more information, contact Gina Gibson at 307-761-0369 or prayer4ce@aol.com.
Quadra Dangle Society Refresher Square Dancing: 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 3905 E. Grays Gable Rd. This weekly event can be an affordable date night with fun and friendship set to music, and to stay in shape and burn calories. Don’t have a partner? Don’t worry, and come by yourself. Donations are accepted for facility utilities. For more information, visit the club’s Facebook page at at facebook.com/QuadraDangleSquareDanceClub or call 307-760-1994.
Fly-tying classes for veterans:Â 7-9 p.m., at Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St. For more information, call 307-745-4429 or 307-399-1801.
FRIDAY
Laramie American Legion Post 14 Fish FRYdays:Â 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
UW Cello Festival presents Cello Choir Concert: 5 p.m., in the University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for Performing Arts concert hall, and Festival Gala Concert, 7:30 p.m., in the BCPA recital hall. Both performances are free and open to the public. The informative and inspiring day of community for cellists of all ages and abilities and features masterclasses, lectures, technique workshops, a special playing class for adult learners, cello choirs, and a viola da gamba “petting zoo," for those interested in playing the consort of these instruments on loan to the festival from the Viola da Society of America. Distinguished guests this year include Julia Lichten and David Geber, cello faculty at the Manhattan School of Music; cellist, arranger, and conductor Douglas Moore; cellist and conductor Ryan Walker; cellist Becky Kutz Osterberg; executive director and cellist Stephanie Flores; UW alumnus and cellist Thu Vo; and artistic director, cellist and UW Music faculty member Beth Vanderborgh.
SUNDAY
Walk with a Doc hosted by Ivinson Memorial Hospital: 1:30 p.m., at University of Wyoming War Memorial Fieldhouse. Walk with a Doc is a national organization focused on encouraging healthy physical activity while reversing the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. Free to the public, the event also will feature a healthcare discussion followed by the walk. For more information, email questions@ivinsonhospital.org.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering:Â 4:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets:Â 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.
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.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets:Â 5:30-6:45 p.m., at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Dr.
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 Lewis 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.
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