If you are a resource for veterans and active duty military, this is an opportunity to assist the military population. They are asking all businesses and agencies whether financial, legal, employment, medical, therapeutic, recreational, inspirational and/or just plain helpful to sign up for a day a month or just one time to be in Community Cubical offering your expertise. The Cubical is open Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information please call 307-514-0035 or send an email to veteransrockchey@gmail.com.

You are reading Trader’s Special Two-Week Issue for Christmas! The issue runs from Friday, December 19 through Thursday, January 1. Our office will be closed Monday-Friday, December 22-26 and will reopen Monday, December 29 at 8:00am. The Early Deadline for the January 2 issue will be Tuesday, December 30 at 4:00pm. All classified and display ads must be turned in by 4:00pm on Tuesday December 30. Happy Holidays from Trader’s!

Mocktails and Music Veterans’ Holiday Party at Veterans’ Rock, 605 South Greeley Highway from 3:30pm-6:00pm. Come join old veteran cohorts and meet some new ones too. Join them for new, trending non-alcoholic beverages, lots of great food, lots of good music and especially good conversation! Make a plan to stop by and bring along a friend. They are looking forward to seeing you Friday, December 19 at Veterans’ Rock!

Tinsel Through Time Victorian Christmas will be open Friday and Saturday, December 19 and 20, from 9:00am-5:00pm. Exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion at 307-777-7878, Facebook at Historic Governors’ Mansion or visit the Mansion at 300 East 21st Street.

The Cheyenne Transit Program office will be closed and buses will not run on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 in honor of the Christmas Holiday.

The Elks Lodge, 100 East 17th Street, will be hosting bingo with dinner and early bird games on December 20 starting at 5:00pm. Regular bingo starts at 6:00pm. Dinner is $5, water and lemonade provided; coffee, tea and hot chocolate, $1. Other beverages are available for purchase. All ages are welcome, prizes for those under 18 will be paid to their parents or guardians. Please note, cash only, ATM on site. Everyone welcome, no membership required. Over $1,000 in prizes are given plus door prizes. Proceeds benefit multiple Elk charities.

The Southeast Wyoming Estate Planning Council invites professionals in the area to consider becoming a member. The SEWEPC is made up of dedicated professionals in the legal, accounting, financial services, trust and foundation professions working with clients to help them with their estate planning needs. Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Everyone has an estate, and they want to be able to dispose of their “things” according to their wishes. The Council helps bring different disciplines together for the common good of the client. Meetings are held monthly September-May, the last Tuesday of the month, at noon at the Metropolitan, 1701 Carey Avenue, unless otherwise announced at hosted location. Each meeting features a top speaker and membership provides more exposure. Learn more about both estate planning services and membership at sewepc.org.

Disabled American Veterans-Cheyenne members help all Veterans with Disability Claims, rides to VA medical appointments, bread/veggies Tuesday, greeting and giving directions at the VA Hospital and more, for free! To keep donations local please make checks payable to: DAV-Cheyenne. Thank you for “keeping it local”. Come join them on the second Saturday each month for a 9:30am meeting at 1119 Converse Avenue.

There is always something happening in Cheyenne! Fine and performing arts, culture and science. For details and calendar of events, please visit them online at ArtsCheyenne.com.

Come and enjoy the sounds of the season at the annual “Bells of Cheyenne Christmas Concert!” The concert will feature different church hand bell choirs from around Cheyenne and will be on Saturday, December 20 at 2:00pm at the First United Methodist Church, 108 East 18th Street, in Allison Hall. Free and all are invited.

The Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market is Saturday, December 20 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.

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.

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 19, 20, 21 and 23 from 12:00pm-6:00pm and December 24, 10:00am-4:00pm.

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.

No plans yet for Wednesday, December 31, New Year’s Eve? Dinner! Live Music! Murder! Tickets are still available for the Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser to be held at the Cheyenne Elks Lodge, 100 East 17th Street. Hosted by the Golden Rule Fund, a 501(c)3 Entity, this event will include a Murder Mystery to be solved, a three-course plated dinner, music for your listening or dancing pleasure and a champagne toast to see in the New Year. Cocktails at 6:30pm with dinner at 7:15pm. A cash bar, raffles and a silent auction will also be available. The net proceeds from the event will be used to support the operations and activities of the Elks Lodge. Tables for eight guests may be reserved for $600 and individual tickets may be purchased for $65 each. For tickets or information, contact Denise at 307-286-1463 or email parrishzonta@gmail.com.

Saddle up for a holly jolly season as Old West Holiday returns to downtown Cheyenne, bringing festive charm and western flair to Wyoming’s capital city. Highlights include: Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Santa’s Horses at the Stables, Letter Writing to Santa, Pony Express Pick-up and Santa Send-off at the Airport. Dates included are Saturdays, December 20 and Sunday, December 21. For the full schedule, passport download and event updates, visit www.OldWestHoliday.com.

The Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless, a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving our homeless community, is in need of volunteers at The Welcome Mat on Fridays and Saturdays for meals, kindness and help where it is needed at 907 Campbell Avenue. Contact Christie at wyhomeless.org or 307-421-2787.

The food pantry provides weekly groceries to low-income families, seniors, veterans and retirees. The pantry is open Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-1:00pm at 206 Van Lennen. Just bring a photo ID and proof of address such as utility bill, rent receipt or medical bill. In addition to a grocery bag, individuals can select fresh produce, bread, eggs/milk when available. If you have questions or problems providing photo ID/proof of address, call 307-275-0567. Call 307-275-0567 for information, email stjosepantry@gmail.com or visit their Facebook at www.facebook.com/st-josephs-food-pantry

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 includes Coat and Winter Wear Drive benefitting the youth in the Laramie County School District, December 20, Indoor movie featuring ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ on Saturday, December 20. 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.

The Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, will offer genealogy help in a just drop in atmosphere every Tuesday from 2:00pm-4:00pm. An experienced genealogist will be available to help research family history using the library’s print and computer resources in the Special Collections Room.

A Community Volunteer Fair will be held January 10 from 11:00am-3:00pm at Laramie County Senior Services, 4100 East Pershing Boulevard. This event will feature 30+ volunteer opportunities. Local organizations will be on-site to help attendees get involved and make an impact in the community. Don’t miss this chance to find the perfect volunteer role that fits your passion and schedule. For more information, please contact ashlie@cheyennehabitat.org.

Cheyenne Audubon invites the public with any level of birdwatching experience to join them in any of several ways for the Christmas Bird Count Saturday, December 20. Count with chapter members by meeting at 8:00am at the Downtown Cheyenne Post Office, 2120 Capitol Avenue, to be assigned to a group birding a local hotspot for a couple of hours. Count on your own within the count circle and report birds counted via eBird checklist, see the latest newsletter at https://cheyenneaudubon.org/. Count birds at your feeder located within the count circle, see newsletter. Then come to the Tally Party Potluck at 6:00pm. Contact Barb Gorges, bgorges4@msn.com for details. Please register with Grant Frost, count compiler, 307-343-2024, if you plan to join the morning bird counting so that he can contact you if plans change. Also, call in your bird list to him if you don’t use eBird and won’t make the tally party. For more information about the Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Society, please visit https://cheyenneaudubon.org/ or their mailing address is Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Society, PO Box 2502, Cheyenne, WY 82003 USA.

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 Grand-parent 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 2025-2026 School Year. Foster Grandparents make a difference in the lives of children in our community and earn an average of $300 per month in a non-taxable stipend. Some qualifications apply. Individuals interested in serving may call 307-637-6480 for more information. Make a difference for yourself and a child today

The Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless is in need of blankets, comforters, sheets and neck ties. These items are used to make sleeping bags for the homeless population of Cheyenne. Deliver clean items to the Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless, 907 Campbell Avenue, 307-634-8499.

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.

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.