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 2026 Laramie County Fair Youth Livestock Sale will take place on August 8 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Event Center at Archer at 3801 Archer Parkway. They will sell animals individually including beef, lambs, goats, hogs, rabbits and poultry. Sale begins with all Champions and Reserve Champions selling first. A complimentary buyer’s lunch will be served at noon. If you have never participated in the Laramie County Fair Youth Livestock Sale, register to be a 2026 buyer at laramie.fairwire.com/buyerlogon.aspx.

Tour de Donut will be held August 8. The ride starts at Cahill Park, Dell Range and Friendship Circle at 9:00am. Registration available at 8:00am that morning. A family friendly bike ride through fairies, gnomes, trolls and ogres. And DONUTS. Join the Cheyenne Sunrise Lions Club and make a difference. Register early at runsignup.com/Race/WY/Cheyenne/WyomingRideforSight.

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to rock at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue on Friday, August 7 from 6:00pm-7:30pm. They will have tunes, snacks and a photo booth. All you need to bring is yourself and whatever fancy clothes or jeans or whatever that you want to boogie in.

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! Keep donations local by making checks payable to: DAV-Cheyenne. Thank you for “keeping it local”. Come join us the 2nd Saturday each month at the 9:30am meeting, 1119 Converse Avenue.

The monthly Bluegrass Jam will take place Saturday, August 8 from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Willow Room of the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. All levels of players are welcome. Call Jerry at 307-369-3904 for more information.

The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum has one remaining summer youth camp for kids grades K-6. 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 the camp. For more information or to register visit www.oldwestmuseum.org/events-1/event-calendar.

The Whispering Chase Independent Living Center craft fair will be held August 7 from 10:00am-3:00pm at 4350 East Lincolnway. There will be lots of vendors and resident craft tables. Proceeds benefit their non-profit organization.

Frontier Post is a non-drinking, non-smoking Veterans organization that meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm inside the Veterans’ Rock Facility at 605 South Greeley Highway, Suite 1. Frontier Post invites veterans to apply for membership at the monthly meeting.

Come see and be a part of the Marine Corps League on the 2nd Thursday of every month, at the American Legion Post 6, 2001 East Lincolnway at 6:30pm.

The Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, will host an End of Summer Foam Party on Saturday, August 15 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge! Wear your swimsuit and bring your towel because you are going to get wet. There will also be ice cold lemonade and popsicles. The celebration will be held outside on the east lawn of the library.

The 7th Annual Cars, Cigars and Guitars will be held August 15 from 3:00pm-8:00pm at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Exhibition Hall at 1230 West 8th Avenue. Visit www.carscigarsguitars.com to register your car, truck and motorcycle, purchase event tickets and learn more about raffle opportunities. This year proceeds will benefit Family Promise, ARC of Laramie County, Rooted in Cheyenne, Veterans’ Rock and AHEPA Chapter 211 local scholarships. This year’s event is more family-friendly than ever with reduced admission and car entry pricing, complimentary meals from a selection of local food truck vendors, live music by The Black, White and Blues Band and City Creek Band as well as complimentary cigars and libations.

The theme for this year’s Bushnell Day on Saturday, August 15 is Red, White and Bushnell. The day starts with a parade at 10:00am with judged entries. Events are located in or around Hammond Park, Bushnell, NE with exception of the AirLink landing, which will be southeast of the village. Events include a truck show from 11:00am-3:00pm, food and craft vendors from 10:00am-4:00pm, live music from 11:00am-1:15pm, “Theme Time” event from 1:30pm-2:00pm and a frozen T-shirt contest from 2:15pm-2:45pm, with a final music performance from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up now for the Cow Tongue Football and Cornhole Tournament. The annual Hog Roast is 5:00pm with raffles and Stahla Ford Band at 7:00pm. If you would like to know more about Bushnell Day 2026, contact the Village Office at 308-673-5271 or committee members Tracy Klenda, Karen Lipska, Jessica Rocha, Erika Loy or Cameron Zwicker.

Join the Botanical Gardens for Putt for a Purpose with 36 twosomes, 18 holes and infinite benefits on August 16 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at 4605 Lions Park Drive. Spots are limited to 36 teams, so don’t delay to register for the tournament by going to www.botanic.org/event/putt-for-a-purpose/. Registration includes entry, refreshments and a shot at some fantastic raffle prizes.

Everyone loves to hear a story, even four-pawed friends. K-2, grades K-2 and tweens, grades 3-6, are welcome to join in the fun. Come into the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, August 20 from 4:00pm-5:00pm to practice reading aloud to one of the community’s therapy dogs. This event is presented in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Join The Arc of Laramie County on August 29 in the Laramie County Community College Clay Pathfinder Building at 1400 East College Drive. Doors open at 5:00pm. Dress to impress for a Mardi Gras Gone Wrong Murder Mystery. Unmask the mystery, support the mission with dinner, silent auction and live auction. Get your tickets at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mardi-gras-gone-wrong-murder-mystery-fundraiser. More information is available by calling 307-632-1209 or emailing www.arcoflc@arcoflaramiecounty.org.

The Laramie County Touch-A-Truck event will take place this year at the Archer Event Center east of Cheyenne at 3801 Archer Parkway on September 19 from 10:00am-3:00pm.

The 2026 Age Well Conference, provided by Laramie County Senior Services, will be held Saturday, August 29 at Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue. Registration opens at 8:30am. This is a free event for seniors, baby boomers, advocates and professionals to learn, share and discuss the latest on aging issues, research and innovation. The conference is free. Several lunch options will be available for purchase. Visit resource vendors from 8:30am-9:30am, during lunch and at the end of the day. For more information, please call 307-635-2435.

Please consider attending a meeting of the “Common Sense of Wyoming” group. They are a non-partisan group defending democracy, adhering to the United States Constitution and respecting the rule of law. The group is also concerned about issues that include: the high cost of living (rising cost of gasoline and groceries), the selling off of Wyoming’s public land, maintaining voting rights, reforming ICE, keeping Washingtotn out of Wyoming’s business, no further property tax reductions, conserving Wyoming’s wildlife and their habitat, wise use of tax dollars, due process for detained immigrants and support for a healthy environment. If you are concerned about any of these issues, please consider attending the group. Meetings are every Friday, 12:00pm-1:00pm (bring your lunch if it’s your lunch break) in the Windflower Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. For more information, visit Common Sense Wyoming on Facebook, Common Sense Wyoming Substack or call 307-634-2100 ask for Martin or leave a message.

The Wild West Equifest Horse Expo 2026 will be held September 12 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Goshen County Fairgrounds at 7078 Fairgrounds Road in Torrington. There will be performances, vendors, demonstrations, kid’s activity corner, concession stand and live auction. The event is hosted by Operation Remount Corporation Mustangs for Veterans and First Responders Program and Go Goshen. For more details go to operationremount.org/wild-west-equifest. All donations and proceeds from concession stand and auction go to support the Mustangs for Veterans.

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 the 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.

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 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.

Eagles Auxiliary #128 members meet at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 Thomes Avenue, 2nd and 4th Mondays, officers at 6:00pm, regular meeting 7:00pm.

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.

Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. GriefShare meets every Tuesday through July from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1836 Hot Springs Avenue, Room 5 in RE Center. Walk-ins are welcome for any session. Contact Karen Sapp at 307-637-3554 or Mike Pexton at 307-331-1184 for more information.

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.

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.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held September 28. All panels are held at LCCC in the Center for Conferences, Room 130, 1400 East College Drive, start time is 6:30pm sharp (doors will lock at 6:30pm). Please arrive at 6:00pm-6:15pm for check in. Websites for the most up to date information are duivictimimpactpanel.org or duivip.org. Help prevent life altering tragedies from continuing to occur. Cost is $40 cash for those required to attend by the courts, probation and parole or treatment and who need proof of attendance. All others, including guests of those required to attend, are welcome free of charge. If LCCC is closed due to weather, the panel will be cancelled.

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.

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.

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.