Issue for the week of June 12, 2026
Our Community

Weeks of June 12-28

The following articles are for the weeks of June 12-28. If you would like to be a part of this section, stop by Traders Shoppers Guide at 2021 Warren Avenue, E-mail: info@wyotraders or fax: (307)634-8530. Any questions, please call (307)634-8895.

Trader’s Office Hours

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.

Hillsdale Ladies Annual Yard Sale

The Hillsdale Ladies Group will hold its 22nd Annual Yard Sale on June 12-13, Friday 8:00am-7:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm. The sale will be held at the Hillsdale United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 4325 Hills Street in Hillsdale. There will be a huge selection of furniture, tools, clothing, toys, books, household items and more. Proceeds from Hillsdale Ladies Group go to local community needs and scholarships for local high school graduates. It’s worth the drive.

Donation Only Garage Sale Fundraiser

Come to the donation only indoor/outdoor garage sale at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4776 Mountain Road, Saturday, June 13 from 8:00am-12:00pm. All proceeds go to Veteran’s Rock.

Our Lady of Peace Shrine Annual Pilgrimage

Our Lady of Peace Shrine celebrates the 27th Annual Pilgrimage on Saturday, June 13 in Pine Bluffs off I-80 at exit 401. Follow the signs. Stations of the Cross will be held at 9:00am followed by Mass by Father August at 10:00am. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served after Mass. Music will be provided by Niemann & Sons, Inc. with soloist Chris Turk. Find them on Facebook or visit their website at www.ourladyofpeaceshrine.com.

Zonta Art Contest Reception

On Friday, June 12, the Zonta Club of Cheyenne will host an Art Contest Reception at the Cheyenne Civic Center from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. This event is an opportunity to view the diverse art entries provided by 12 different local artists as part of Zonta’s annual art contest. The art will be displayed in the lobby of the Cheyenne Civic Center at 510 West 20th Street until the end of June. It may be viewed during box office hours, 10:00am-4:00pm most weekdays or in conjunction with other events at the Civic Center.

Blue Grass Jam Session at the Library

There will be a Blue Grass Jam Session in the Sage Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Saturday, June 13 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Musicians and listeners are all welcome. Call or text Jerry at 307-369-3904 for information.

Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build Volunteers

The Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County is inviting volunteers, businesses and community members to take part in its upcoming Blitz Build June 16-25 at Pronghorn Crossing, a collaborative effort with Blitz Home Builders, a team of skilled, retired volunteers who travel the country to help Habitat affiliates complete major build efforts. Together, four homes will be raised from the ground up in just ten days. No construction experience is required to participate. Habitat staff provide training, tools and supervision for volunteers throughout the build. Community members, businesses, faith groups and civic organizations are encouraged to get involved by volunteering for a build day, sponsoring the project or helping spread the word. Volunteer shifts will be available throughout the build week. Those interested in volunteering or supporting the Blitz Build can learn more and sign up at www.cheyennehabitat.org.

CFD Old West Museum’s Youth Summer Camps

The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum has two summer youth camps for kids grades K-6. Pioneer Camp is June 15-19 where campers will try gold panning, leather working, crafts, a lively mariachi guitar lesson, create their own paniolo style hatbands and take part in an action packed cattle drive game. Wagon rides, western themed games and even a visit from live goats help bring the experience to life at CFD Old West Museum! Western Art Camp is August 10-14 where young artists will spend the week exploring western landscapes, wildlife and cowboy life through painting, sketching and mixed media projects. Space is limited, so register early for each camp. For more information or to register visit www.oldwestmuseum.org/events-1/event-calendar.

Oasis Bible Study

Oasis Bible Study is a Christ-centered support for women impacted by domestic abuse. Find hope in a safe and confidential community. For information about local in-person classes contact Gail at 970-310-0316 or hurdofgoats@gmail.com, for online classes visit www.LivingWatersOfHope.org or support@livingwatersofhope.org.

Spring Into Green 5K/Fun Run

The Cheyenne Greenway Foundation’s 17th Annual Spring Into Green 5k/Run/Walk is set for Saturday, June 20 and will be located at the Boys and Girls Club at 515 West Jefferson Road. The race will begin at 8:00am and the start area for the race will be located near the Boys and Girls Club parking lot. The race will be timed by Foot of the Rockies. For more information about the event, visit www.cheyennegreenwayfoundation.org/spring-into-green. For event registration, visit www.raceentry.com/races/cheyenne-greenway-foundations-spring-into-green/2026/register.

Republican Party Cookout

The Laramie County Republican Party invites the public to a free, family-friendly Cookout with the Candidates on Tuesday, June 16 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Lions Park South Shelter, 600 South Lions Park Drive. Enjoy free hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks while meeting Republican candidates running for county, state and other elected offices during the 2026 election season. This is a great opportunity to get to know the candidates, ask questions, learn about the issues and connect with fellow community members. They hope everyone will join them for an evening of good food, conversation and civic engagement.

Cheyenne Audubon Field Trip

Cheyenne Audubon invites the public, birders of every level and nonbirders for a free birdwatching field trip to the Pine Bluffs Rest Area on June 20. The group will depart from Lions Park in Cheyenne at 8:00am, from the parking lot between the Children’s Village and the picnic shelter, 600 South Lions Park Drive. They will arrive at the Pine Bluffs I-80 rest area about 8:50am and hike the trail beginning about 9:00am and return to Cheyenne about 1:00pm. Some carpooling may be available from Lions Park. Anyone driving themselves can return at any time. Bring water, snacks and sunscreen. Prepare for easy hiking along the boardwalk and moderate hiking to the top of the Pine Bluffs. Sign up by calling or texting Grant Frost, 307-343-2024 so you will get any updates. For information about the Cheyenne - High Plains Audubon Society, visit cheyenneaudubon.org/.

Pink Boutique Lobby Sale at CRMC

The Pink Boutique Lobby Sale at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, 214 East 23rd Street, will take place June 23-25 from 9:00am-6:00pm. The Pink Boutique is a non-profit run by volunteers. Proceeds benefit CRMC Volunteers Grant Projects.

Chugwater’s Chili Cook-Off and Roundup

The 40th Annual Chugwater’s Chili Cook-Off and Roundup is Saturday, June 20 at Staat’s Park, 321 3rd Street, Chugwater. There will be a chili cook-off, chili tasting, kids’ area, ranch rodeo, old car show, vendors and live music from Rhett Haney, Eli Mosley, Tris Munsick & The Innocents. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.chugwaterchilicookoff.org.

Democratic Party Candidate Reception

The Laramie County Democratic Party will host a candidate reception at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Grand Observatory at 710 South Lions Park Drive on Saturday, June 20 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Meet the Laramie County Candidates and tell them what issues are important to you. Meet Jim Byrd for US Senate and Lisa Kinney for US House.

Call for 2026 Bike to Work Day Breakfast Stations

Local businesses and organizations are invited to serve as breakfast station hosts for the 2026 edition of Bike to Work Day which is set for Wednesday, June 24. Breakfast station hosts will be listed on the City’s Bike to Work Day website and are asked to provide breakfast foods to Bike to Work Day participants on the day of the event. Stations should be staffed and in a publicly-accessible location. To register your business or organization as a station host or for more information, contact City Communications Manager Matt Murphy by email at mmurphy@cheyennecity.org. An after work event is being planned in Downtown Cheyenne. To learn more about Bike to Work Day and Bike Week in Cheyenne, as well as other ways to get involved, visit www.cheyennecity.org/BTWD.

Laramie County Fair

Make plans for the 2026 Laramie County Fair, July 29-August 8 at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne, 3801 Archer Parkway. Bring the family out for livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, food, contests, entertainment and classic fair fun, with the fair and most events free to participate in or watch. View the schedule at www.laramiecountyevents.com/fair/.

Sunrise Mine, Wyoming Guided Tour

The Sunrise Mine, Wyoming Guided Tour will take place on Saturday, June 27 including the Powars II Paleoindian Red Ochre Mine and historic town of Sunrise tours with 3 hours of town and Ochre Mine history. Gates open at 11:00am. Guest speakers and tour begin at 1:00pm. Lunch on site for a fee, cash or check only. Reservations not required. For information call 307-331-8810. Proceeds benefit the Sunrise Historic and Prehistoric Preservation Society (SHAPPS). Visit www.shapps.org, email shappsymca@gmail.com or Facebook at sunrisehistoricandprehistoricpreservationsociety.

TOPS Club Weekly Meeting

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.

Cheyenne Firecracker 5K

Celebrate American 250 with a run for independence and a run against hunger. The 10th Annual Cheyenne Firecracker 5k benefitting Needs, Inc. will be held Saturday, July 4 at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 1 Depot Square. There will be family fun all morning with a food truck rally, face painting, photo booth, raffles, parade and hot dog eating contest as well as the 5k and a kids fun run. Register at cheyennefirecracker5k.com.

Cheyenne Studio Tour Application Open

This fall, Arts Cheyenne is hosting the inaugural ‘Cheyenne Studio Tour’ on September 19 from 10:00am-5:00pm and September 20 from 12:00pm-4:00pm. The event is completely free, self-guided tour featuring some of Cheyenne’s most talented up-and-coming and professional artists. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 30. To learn more, please visit artscheyenne.com/cheyenne-studio-tour.

Black Dog Animal Rescue Needs Fosters

Black Dog Animal Rescue is looking for fosters. Sign up and show a lonely pet what home feels like. Sign up at bdar.org/foster or email amira@bdar.org for any questions about fostering.

Youth Alternatives Foster Grandparent Program

The Office of Youth Alternatives Foster Grandparent Program is looking for tutor/mentors that are 55 years and older in Laramie, Platte and Goshen counties to work with children who need extra support in a supervised classroom setting for 2026-2027 school year. Foster Grandparents make a difference in the lives of children in the 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.

Vote in 2026

Improve your business and community! Vote in 2026. Call or visit the County Clerk’s Office, Cheyenne, 309 West 20th Street, Suite 1530. 307-633-4270. Paid for by Wyoming Voters.

FREE Speech & Language Services for Children

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 available. The staff includes a certified SLP and two certified SLP assistants. Please call 307-638-2610 or send an email cindyanderson51120@gmail.com. They’d love to help your child.

Widows and Widowers

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.

St. Joseph’s Food Pantry

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, please 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.

Cheyenne Artists Guild: Permanent Collection

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.

Alliance of Therapy Dogs Needs Volunteers

Are you looking for a way to spend some time with your furry friend and volunteer in the community? If your dog loves to be loved on then look into doing therapy dog visits. It is a win win for everyone and the best attention your dog has ever had. Go to www.therapydogs.com, click on “Join” and follow the steps to become a member of Alliance of Therapy Dogs. With registration/certification you are covered with liability insurance while doing any of the many visits that are scheduled for each month. There are new venues for reading programs for the kids to read to the dogs at LCCC, Boys and Girls Club and the Laramie County Library. Stress relief programs are special visits at LCCC and UW once a month too. Contact the office at 307-432-0272 if you have questions.

Nominations Extended for Dubois Award

The nomination period for the Dubois Award given annually by the Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board has been extended until July 31, 2026. The Dubois Award is for exceptionally significant preservation efforts on residential properties. Properties must be (1) primarily used as a residence, (2) have a Cheyenne mailing address, and (3) be more than 50 years old. Guidelines for ranking integrity, restoration and other factors of historic preservation are considered by the board to select award recipients. To learn more about the awards, see past winners and submit a nomination, visit www.cheyennecity.org/chpb and navigate to the “Awards” tab. The direct link for the nomination form is www.cheyennecity.org/2026chpbawards. For more information about the Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board, visit www.cheyennecity.org/chpb.

Volunteers Needed

Do you like to work with special needs and horses? Then Cheyenne Therapeutic Equestrian Center is the place for you. No experience needed to volunteer. Hours will vary according to lessons. Contact them at 307-432-2585 or ctecriding@aol.com or on their website at www.ctecriding.org.

Sunday Rewind

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 Christian fellowship starting with a simple dinner followed by informal biblical discussion about the scripture and sermon provided in the Sunday service.

Our Community Deadlines

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.