The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is once again bringing the community together for its beloved annual Reverse Raffle and Auction, a night of fun, fundraising, and support for the Club’s youth programs. This year, proceeds will help fund ongoing operations, facility improvements, and an exciting new project: a hands-on greenhouse for Club members.
The greenhouse promises to be more than just a structure—it will serve as a “living classroom,” where children can explore gardening, plant science, teamwork, and responsibility while growing fresh, nutritious food. Club members will not only learn valuable life skills but also gain confidence and a deeper understanding of where their food comes from.
“This greenhouse will be so much more than a structure,” said Amanda Montgomery, Foundation Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming. “It will be a living classroom where our members can learn new skills, develop confidence, and understand where healthy food comes from.”
Community partners such as Five Trails Rotary and Grow Casper are helping bring this project to life. Dan Foote, President of Five Trails Rotary, shared a personal connection to the initiative: “I was raised in a single-parent household where home-cooked meals weren’t always possible. Giving kids the chance to grow and prepare their own food creates lasting memories and helps them build confidence, self-sufficiency, and healthy habits that stay with them for life.”
The Reverse Raffle event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, featuring a keynote address from Bronco legend, three-time Super Bowl Champion, and former Boys & Girls Club member Mark “Stink” Schlereth. Guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, and plenty of community camaraderie.
As the Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Reverse Raffle and Auction supports the $5.3 million annual budget that allows the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming to serve youth across the state.
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or more information, email Vanessa Warner at vwarner@bgccw.org or visit bgccw.org/our-events.
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Casper College Theatre Practices “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
April 2023 — The Casper College theatre group works hard to prepare for an upcoming spring performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” With one week to go, there’s an excitement in the air as students recite lines. The director and designers are hard at work putting the final touches on the space meant to transport its audience into a magical and vibrant world of color and sound.
The aesthetic of the set was inspired by the National Association School of Theatre in Baltimore — glittery with swirls of broken murals spiraling across the outside of the building. The team loved it so much they painted the floor of the set similiarly.
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