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.

Delta Kappa Gamma is collecting used books February 2-March 1 for its 42nd sale. The preferred collection site is behind the former Joann Fabrics in Frontier Mall, open every day from 9:00am-4:00pm. Look for signs on the north side of the Mall, between Appliance Factory and Bomgaards. Also, collection boxes will be at North Albertson’s on Yellowstone, Beach Please on Vandehei, Safeway, The Picklr, Sprouts and Gold’s Gym. If unable to deliver or have large quantity (10-mile radius) call 307-431-1755 or 307-630-3682 leave a message. Books must be boxed or bagged and on a porch or in garage for easy pick up. Please no old encyclopedias, text books, condensed boos (unless large print) or VHS tapes. The sale is March 7-8, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm and March 14-15, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm in the former Joann Fabrics in Frontier Mall.

The Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, will be hosting their 43rd Annual Glass Art Celebration Show from Tuesday, February 3 through Saturday, March 28 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in the 2nd floor gallery. Explore an inspiring collection of handcrafted glass art with many pieces available for purchase. Pre-registration is required, cost is $50. For more information contact the website at info@botanic.org.

Cheyenne Women’s Connection and Speaker, Carol Stearns “Life’s Rollercoaster Ride!’ and special feature “Lights on Bright” with Nancy Reno on breast cancer awareness, music with Nancy McKenzie and Company. Come for the fantastic food, friends and fun event Tuesday, February 10, 9:30am-11:30am at Red Lion Inn, 204 Fox Farm Road, $18 per person inclusive. Please call Colette Johnson at 307-214-0874 or email colettejohnson­87@gmail.com for more information and to make your reservation by February 4.

The X-JWC is looking for fun people who want to support their community while making friends and volunteering. The X-Junior Women’s Club (X-JWC), a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, meets monthly on the first Tuesday of every month at the Red Lion Hotel, 204 West Fox Farm Road, 11:30am-2:00pm. X-JWC is dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. If you are interested in finding out more and/or attending a monthly meeting, please contact Kathleen at 307-421-4496 or Bev at 307-634-4483.

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 Laramie County Democratic Party will host a Legislative Town Hall meeting before the Wyoming State Legislature session starts on February 9. If you would like to express your concern and priorities to the Laramie County Legislators before the session starts, come to the Legislative Town Hall at Laramie County Community College, 1400 East College Drive, Pathfinder building, Room 109 on Thursday, February 5, 6:00pm-7:30pm. You provide the questions, they will provide the pizza. Contact Ted Hanlon, Chair at 307-274-8309 or chair@laramiecountydemocrats.org.

Join the Cheyenne Botanical Garden staff Saturday, February 7 from 10:00am-11:30am and get down to basics on growing your own this year in the Vegetable Garden Class Series. Then, get a hands-on supplement to each class in the 1800’s vegetable garden. Pick out seeds, start them indoors, transplant them into a garden and much more over the course of the spring. Six classes, once a month, combine a traditional classroom and outdoor hands-on experience to get you growing right. Pre-registration is required, cost $50. Contact info@botanic.org for information and registration.

The 17th annual “Wake Up to Heart Health” event will be on Saturday, February 7 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Blue Community Events Center, 2401 East Pershing Boulevard. Learn about heart health, prevention and lifesaving response skills. A light breakfast and heart healthy lunch will be provided. Registration is $25 with proceeds supporting the purchase of an automated external defibrillator for the community. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Anub John, an interventional cardiologist, who will discuss primary and secondary prevention, provide insight into cardiac arrest and highlight the critical role of CPR and early defibrillation. Registration is available online at cheyenneregional­.org/wakeup or by calling 307-633-7667.

The Cheyenne Camera Club meets the first and third Thursdays each month from September through May at 6:00pm at the Highlands Presbyterian Church at 2390 Pattison Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. Coffee break meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in the Dazbog Coffee at 3911 East Pershing Boulevard at 9:00am. Call Judy at 307-634-0357 or go to cheyennecameraclub.org.

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.

There will be a Blue Grass Jam Session in the Willow Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Saturday, February 14 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Musicians and listeners are all welcome. Call or text Jerry at 307-369-3904 for information.

TOPS Chapter 117 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at the VFW Post 1881, 2816 East 7th Street, Nationway Frontage Road. Weigh-ins are from 8:00am-8:45am and meetings are from 9:00am-10:00am. TOPS provides tools, information and support to be successful in losing weight. The program focuses on health as well as weight loss. For more information contact Secretary Beth H. at 307-638-9221 please leave message.

Could you use a little extra cash? You can earn a tax-free stipend while visiting people in need! Potential income $240-$640 per month depending on number of hours you volunteer. Are you 55 or older? On a fixed income? Have at least 15 hours a week to volunteer? Have a desire to help the elderly and disabled? Join AmeriCorps Seniors today. Tax-free stipend does not affect your Social Security or other benefits that you may receive. Call Vernita Lackey, 307-235-5959 or toll free 1-877-634-1006.

First United Methodist Church, 1888 East Four Mile Road, is seeking vendors and crafters for the Mother’s and Father’s Day, graduation and teacher appreciation craft and vendor fair on Saturday, April 25. Tables are 8’ for $25 each. Please text Jan at 307-630-9100 with your full name, cell phone number, mailing address and email address to receive detailed information.

The Cheyenne Mineral and Gem Society’s 8th Annual Member Silent Auction will be held Saturday, February 14, 12:00pm-3:00pm at the IBEW Union Hall, 810 Fremont Avenue, one block north of Nationway. This is the perfect place and time to buy your Valentine’s gift. Bring your Valentine to pick out something they will love. Items offered for sale are found, polished, faceted or flintknapped by CMGS club members only and are designed from rocks, minerals, crystals, jewelry-wire wrapped or in fittings, flintknapped products, rock hounding tools, picks, chisels, etc.

Do you have to work Sunday? Are you looking for a less formal Sunday service? Would you like to discuss scripture? Sunday Rewind might be the answer for you. Frontier United Methodist Church, 1888 East Four Mile Road, is hosting Sunday Rewind every Monday 5:00pm-6:30pm. Enjoy a light dinner and informal biblical discussion about the scripture and sermon provided in the Sunday service.

Volunteers and donations needed for God’s Cupboard Food Pantry at St. Christopher’s Church, 2602 Deming Boulevard. For more information, please contact Dana at 623-256-3164.

Join the fun! Grace Hall, 2910 Spruce Drive, will have a bunco tournament on Saturday, February 7 beginning at 1:00pm. All level of players are welcome. An afternoon of fun for just $20. There will be refreshments, cash prizes and lots of fun. Proceeds benefit community service project of United Women in Faith. For more information please call Dr. Michelle Aldrich at 307-760-6213.

The Widows and Widowers group would like to welcome new members who are needing to move on after the loss of their life partner. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 12:30pm at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. Group lunch twice weekly-once after the Tuesday meeting and 2:00pm lunch on Sundays. Once a month meeting days are insights shared by professionals on ‘need to know issues’, local group outings, tours and lectures. Call Vicki, 307-631-9990 for information on the Tuesday you prefer to start.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TOPS Chapter 117 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at the VFW Post 1881, 2816 East 7th Street, Nationway Frontage Road. Weigh-ins are from 8:00am-8:45am and meetings are from 9:00am-10:00am. TOPS provides tools, information and support to be successful in losing weight. The program focuses on health as well as weight loss. For more information contact Secretary Beth H. at 307-638-9221 please leave message.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 Adult Co-Rec Dodgeball program is a co-ed recreational league with a team of six with at least one female member. The Adult Cornhole League is a team of two. Registration for both leagues is open now through Thursday, February 26. Late registration open from February 27 through March 12 with a $50 late fee, registration closes March 13. Registration forms and information can be found online at www.cheyennerecreation.org or in person at the Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Drive. Questions for the Dodgeball League can be directed to David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org. Questions for the Cornhole League can be directed to Andrew Coe at 307-773-1044 or acoe@cheyennecity.org.

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.

Visit Cheyenne announces the return of Winter Knights of Cheyenne on Saturday and Sunday, February 14-15 at the Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway. The indoor winter Renaissance faire transforms Valentine’s weekend into a celebration of chivalry, steel and spectacle and is proudly presented by Dr. Elsey’s. The event features the nationally acclaimed Knights of Valour, known for their extreme full-contact jousting, alongside the Colorado Wardens, performing authentic sword fighting demonstrations. Events include an artisan marketplace, themed food and drink, costumed performers and interactive attractions perfect for families and couples alike. The Nobles’ Feast will be Saturday evening, tickets are sold separately from general admission. For schedules, updates and festival details visit cheyenne.org/winterknights.

The 1st Annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends will be held Saturday, March 7 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 support for the whole family. They currently serve 178 families throughout Wyoming with 29 families in the Cheyenne area. They rely solely on grants, private donations and the success of this bowling event. To form a 5-person fundraising team 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.