Honor your loved one in Trader’s Shopper’s Guide with a thoughtful obituary announcement featuring a full color photo and 160 word tribute starting at $65 for 7 days (larger tributes available). Seven days of coverage. Area-wide circulation. Free online placement. Call or stop by Trader’s for more information and details at 2021 Warren Avenue, 307-634-8895 or online at www.wyotraders.com.

The Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market is Saturday, November 15 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Historic Cheyenne Train Depot, 121 West 15th Street. It will run every first and third Saturday through May 2, 2026. Shop local favorites and new finds, from fresh sourdough, honey, Korean delicacies, pasta sauce, kombucha, baked goods and gluten-free, dairy-free goodies and more. Come early for the best selection and support your local makers this winter season.

TOPS #WY 002 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Tuesday afternoon at 4:00pm in the basement of Faith United Methodist Church, 522 East 6th Street. Join them for fellowship and weight loss motivation. For more information, please contact Corinecb307@outlook.com or check out the national website online at www.tops.org.

The United Women of Faith of the First United Methodist Church, 108 East 18th Street will be holding a Christmas Sale on November 14-15, 10:00am-2:00pm. Please follow signs to elevator and then to classroom b08. All sales benefit local missions. For information please call Gretchen at 307-640-1119.

A holiday presentation of gifts and items for you, your friends and family at 7601 Belmont Avenue on Saturday, November 15, 9:00am-3:00pm. Join them for a fun and relaxing time while experiencing the gifted local artisans with creations including handcrafted candles, jewelry, woodworking, refurbished furniture, Christmas items and so much more. Food will be available for lunch with live music during lunch only and a bake sale with proceeds donated to local charities.

There will be a Blue Grass Jam Session in the Sage Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, November 15 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Musicians and listeners are welcome. Call or text Jerry at 307-547-2362 for information.

Have a gardening question? You are invited to visit with the Laramie County Master Gardeners on Saturday, November 15 from 10:30am-12:00pm at the Laramie County Library, Windflower Room, 2nd Floor, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. For information go to ask@lcmg.org.

Cheyenne Audubon is inviting the public on a free field trip November 15, Saturday leaving at 8:00am to the Laramie Plains Lakes to see migrating waterfowl. Meet at the Childrens’ Village, 616 South Lions Park Drive. For registration and information call Grant Frost, 307-343-2024 in case of cancellation or for further questions.

Come out Thursday, November 20, doors open at 4:00pm at the Lincolnway Event Hall, 3839 East Lincolnway, with a 50/50 raffle, card games, live auction and a chance to win $$$! Drawings at 5:00pm, live auction at 6:00pm. All money raised goes directly to the ASK (After School for Kids) program. ASK provides access for Cheyenne families to quality after school programs while giving kids a chance to explore, create and learn. The ASK program is for all ages of children. Teens learn life skills, credit recovery and work apprenticeship opportunities through their High School program.

‘The Boys in the Boat’ (rated PG-13) based on a bestselling nonfiction book written by Daniel James Brown and directed by George Clooney, will be showing at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Monday, November 17, 1:30pm-4:00pm. The movie is about a group of underdogs on their way to the Summer Olympics in Berlin in 1936. Refreshments will be provided.

The City of Cheyenne’s Sanitation Division will conclude the 2025 seasonal residential yard waste program the third week of November. The last week of service for the yard waste program will be November 17 through November 20, 2025. The season’s final branch pickup will be November 20. Contact the Sanitation Division to schedule a pickup at 307-637-6440 or through the Recycle Coach app or www.cheyennecity.org/yardwaste. The Compost Facility at 3714 Windmill Road is available for disposal of residential yard waste year-round from 9:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Large loads are not accepted after 4:30pm.

Please join the staff at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Wednesday, November 19 from 12:30pm-2:30pm in their Thanksgiving Potluck event specifically geared toward adults with disabilities and teens 16 years and up. Please bring a side dish or dessert along with your staff. The Library will provide the turkey, appetizers and some drinks. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Cheyenne Camera Club will meet November 20, 6:00pm at the Highlands Presbyterian Church at 2390 Pattison Avenue. The public is welcome. The Coffee Break meeting will be held November 25, 9:00am at Dazbog Coffee, 3911 East Pershing Boulevard. For more information, please go to cheyennecameraclub.org or call Judy at 307-634-0357.

Artist Barb Christofferson will teach participants how to cut, grind, foil and solder components of their suncatcher during this three-hour workshop being held at the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, Saturday, November 22, 10:00am-1:00pm or 2:00pm-5:00pm. Band-aides will be included, along with other tools, materials, and instructions. Cost is $45 per person, pre-registration is required. Ages 12 and up are eligible for this workshop. For information or to pre-register go to info@botanic.org or call 307-637-6396.

This month’s bingo event is on Saturday, November 22 at the Elk’s Lodge, 117 East 17th Street starting at 5:00pm for the Early Bird games, dinner will be served at 5:00pm, bingo starts at 6:00pm. Menu is ‘A Simple Thanksgiving’ at $5 per person. Water is provided, with coffee and hot chocolate $1 for a bottomless cup, other beverages available for purchase. All ages are welcome, prizes for those under 18 will be paid to their parent or guardian. Please note, cash only, ATM on site. You do not need to be a member to play or win. Over $1,000 in prizes are given out and something new: Door Prizes! Proceeds benefit multiple Elk charities.

The Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Christmas ornament. All proceeds from the sale go to fund various Historic Preservation Board projects. Each of the annual ornaments are individually numbered and are available at the Wyoming State Museum at 2301 Central Avenue and at the Cheyenne Depot Museum at 121 West 15th Street. Ornaments are $25 each and supplies are limited.

The City of Cheyenne Recreation Division is announcing that registration for the 2026 Co-Rec Adult Volleyball League is open through November 20, late registration: November 21-December 4. League season is January 12, 2026-March 2026. Registration and information links online at: https://cheyennerec.org/cheyenne-recreation-division/ or to Harley Tekerman at 307-637-6408.

Deck the Avenue featuring the community wreath dedication and hanging along Capitol Avenue begins with Santa’s grand debut during the Christmas Parade officially kicking off a month of holiday fun on Saturday evening at dark on November 29. For the full schedule, passport download and event updates, visit www.OldWestHoliday.com. Stay tuned for all the fun events in December.

King of Glory Lutheran Church, 8806 Yellowstone Road, will be having an evening of music and merrymaking, celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with wassail, a light meal and dessert, Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6 at 7:00pm. Admission is free, reservations are required, please call 307-632-1247.

Laramie County Events is announcing Free Christmas events at the Archer Complex, 3801 Archer Parkway, during the December holiday season with family-friendly events. The schedule is: Coat and Winter Wear Drive, benefitting the youth, December 1-20, Breakfast with Santa, Saturday December 20, Indoor drive-in movie featuring: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ on Saturday, December 20. Families MUST register online for Breakfast with Santa at www.laramiecountyevents.com/spirit for either the 8:30am or the 10:00am session, seats are limited to 250 per session. Indoor Drive-In movie is limited to 60 vehicles, please register yours. No registration required for walk-ins in the blanket/lawn-chair seating area. Doors open at 6:00pm, movie starts at 7:00pm. Complimentary popcorn and Pepsi drinks available.

Register to vote, update your registration, ask questions about voting and next year’s elections at the Laramie County Clerk’s voter registration desk. Bring your Wyoming driver’s license, Wyoming ID or other acceptable proof of identification, citizenship and age. For information on registering to vote or elections, contact Laramie County Clerk Elections at 309 West 20th Street Suite 1530 or https://www.laramiecountywy.gov/ or 307-633-4242.

The Wyoming Historical Society has 2026 Calenders for sale, $15 each, a non-profit donation. Calendars display historic photos that support the annual theme. Please call Scott at 307-217-2810 for information.

This year’s gift-wrapping proceeds will benefit CRMC Volunteer Grant Projects. They will be centrally located in the Frontier Mall at 1400 Dell Range Boulevard, December 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23 from 12:00pm-6:00pm and December 24, 10:00am-4:00pm.

The Cheyenne Scrabble Club is a fun group of people of all ages who play Scrabble. Come and join the fun! They meet every Tuesday, 1:00pm-4:00pm, at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, and Thursdays from 6:30pm-9:00pm, they play Boggle, Cribbage, Chess and other games. Meeting rooms vary due to availability. For more information, please call Barbara at 307-274-2741. Check out their Facebook page at facebook.com/groups/cheyennescrabbleclub.

The Cheyenne Artists Guild Art in the Park has a permanent collection on display and for sale. There is artwork dating back to 1923-2009 from some talented local artists and some past famous ones. Stop by 1701 Morrie Avenue or call 307-632-2263 for more information.

K9s 4 Mobility is looking for volunteers to raise and train puppies from 8 weeks to one year of age that have the potential to become Assistance Dogs. K9s 4 Mobility will provide all the food, healthcare and a majority of the supplies needed. Training classes, one on one training and support are also provided. Volunteers may choose to co-raise with another individual or family. Choose to make a difference in the life of someone else! Visit www.k9s4mobility.org or email info@k9s4mobility.org Contact Michelle at 307-222-9597 for information.

The Childhood Language Clinic has many openings for Speech and Language Therapy. They can help with speaking, spelling, reading, writing, dyslexia and many other language difficulties. Morning and after school times are still available. The staff includes a certified SLP and two certified SLP assistants. Please call 307-638-2610 or email cindyanderson51120@gmail.com. They’d love to help your child.

Cheyenne Animal Shelter has great need for foster care volunteers throughout the year! By opening your home and your heart, you can help them save more lives. Their foster program is at no cost to you. Contact Austin at volunteer@caswyo.org or call 307-365-6638 for more information.

The Cheyenne Therapeutic Equestrian Center is in need of volunteers for the riding season. All positions available and prior horse experience is not necessary. The only requirement is friendly smiles and a great attitude. If you are interested in working with horses, people with special needs and veterans then this is the opportunity for you! Call the office at 307-432-2585.

Black Dog Animal Rescue needs fosters! Remind them what home feels like! Please sign up on bdar.org/fosters or email amira@bdar.org with any questions.

The Office of Youth Alternatives Foster Grandparent Program is looking for tutor/mentors that are 55 years and older to work with children who need extra support in a supervised classroom setting for the school year 2025-2026. Foster Grandparents make a difference! Earn an average of $300 per month in a non-taxable stipend. Individuals interested call 307-637-6480.

The Office of Youth Alternatives Special Friends Program is looking for adult mentors that are 18 years and older to act as positive role models to youth in a one-to-one mentoring relationship, qualifications do apply. For additional questions and information, individuals interested in serving may call 307-637-6480.

Are you interested in Wyoming history and telling others? The Wyoming State Museum is looking for volunteers to serve at the Welcome Desk to greet visitors and provide information about the museum, Cheyenne and Wyoming. The museum is open from Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-4:30pm, morning or afternoon shifts are available. To learn more, contact Elisabeth at 307-275-4018.

Does your not-for-profit club or organization have an event coming up that you would like publicized? Submit a paragraph with who, what, when, where and contact information and we’ll put it in Trader’s “Our Community” section at no charge on a space available basis. The deadline is Tuesday at noon. For more information, call 307-634-8895.

Trader’s office hours are 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Wednesday and 8:00am-3:00pm Thursday and Friday. If you would like to place an ad outside these hours you may phone in your ad to 307-634-8895 and leave your ad, contact name and phone number on our voicemail or place your ad online at wyotraders.com. The deadline for classified advertising is 4:00pm Wednesday.

The 1st Annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026 to support Wyoming families battling childhood cancer. The annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends is the largest and only fundraising event and it makes a powerful difference in the lives of Wyoming families facing the unimaginable. They help cover expenses such as travel, household bills, groceries, medical insurance deductibles and mental health for the whole family, serving 178 families throughout Wyoming with 29 families in the Cheyenne area. Relying solely on grants, private donations and the success of this bowling event, form a 5-person fundraising team and call Jason’s Friends at 307-235-3421 or go online to jasonsfriends.org/bowl to reserve your time to bowl and for more information.