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.

The annual registration will be held every Wednesday in October at VFW 1881, 2816 East 7th Street in the lower ballroom from 12:00pm-6:00pm. Families will need to bring their DFS printout, proof of household income, proof of residency in Laramie County, State Issued ID, Driver’s License or Military ID, children’s Social Security Cards or Birth Certificates and legal guardianship paperwork if applicable. Families must register in October. For more information, call Wendi Henderson, Laramie County Toys for Tots Coordinator at 678-215-7584.

St. Mary’s Catholic School, 2200 O’Neil Avenue, is hosting a craft fair on Saturday, October 25 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Stop by for an early holiday shopping experience.

The Cheyenne Municipal Building is closed until further notice. All City services remain available to the public and the main City phone line remains open at 307-637-2000. City staff and departments are available by phone and email at their regular numbers. The Clerk’s Office and Human Resources are at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive. The Mayor’s Office, City Attorney, the Building Safety Division, Planning and Development Department, MPO, Downtown Development Authority and City Engineer are located at 2020 Carey Avenue. Offices that offer in-person services and their locations are listed at the top of the City’s website at www.cheyennecity.org. City Council will continue to offer in-person attendance at its committee meetings, work sessions and full meetings of the Governing Body. All City Council meetings remain at their regular times but will be held in the Laramie County School District #1 Board Room at Storey Gym. Meetings will continue to be streamed on Zoom but streaming to the City’s Facebook and YouTube may be interrupted.

Learn how AI, artificial intelligence, is used to create and disseminate disinformation through tools such as deepfakes and voice cloning and share strategies for identifying misleading content on Tuesday, October 28 at 10:00am-11:15am at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue in the Sunflower Room. RSVP to events.aarp.org/oatsfallcheyenne or 1-877-926-8300.

This month’s bingo event is on Saturday, October 25 at the Elk’s Lodge, 117 East 17th Street starting at 5:00pm for the Early Bird games, dinner will be served at 6:00pm, Bingo starts at 7:00pm. Menu is green chicken enchiladas and spanish rice, $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. Proceeds benefit multiple Elk charities.

Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, Laramie County Library and Wyoming State Museum plus many other organizations are observing Dia de los Muertos with hundreds of flowers and a wide variety of programs. Celebrations run through November 1 during their open hours of 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Food, treats, flowers and take home kids’ activities will be available, most are free of charge. The La Calaveras Stick Puppet Workshop at the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, 710 Lions Park Drive, on Thursday, October 30, from 6:00pm-8:00pm is requesting a pre-registration with a $10 charge. The Laramie County Library, 2100 Pioneer Avenue, will be having events on November 1 starting with Ofrenda de Danza at 9:30am-10:00am, a musical performance by Mariachi Las Dahlias, 10:30am-12:00pm, plus themed crafts and exhibits and a StoryWalk. The Wyoming State Museum has Family Day, Saturday, November 1, 10:00am-2:00pm. The Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley will run between event locations from 10:00am-3:00pm. For more information about celebration places and events go to www.botanic.org or call 307-637-6458.

The Knights of Pythias annual “Nightmare on 17th Street” haunted house will run from 7:00pm-11:00pm on October 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1. Thursday, October 30 will be Blackout Night. Groups will be given glow sticks to navigate their way through the dark. Please, no one under 8 years of age, pregnant ladies or anyone with heart problems for your safety! Call Brian at 307-214-0322 for more information.

Cheyenne Philatelic Society is sponsoring the WYPEX 2025 Philatelic Show at the Red Lion Hotel, 204 West Fox Farm Road on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, October 26, 9:00am-4:00pm. There will be 10 dealers with U.S., foreign and topical stamps, postal history, covers, post cards, supplies and more. Show Cachet and Cancel available, free stamps for the kids. For information go to wyostampguy@gmail.com or 307-286-2614.

GFWC Meadowlarks present the Fifth Annual Meadowlark Market Craft Fair Saturday, October 25, 9:00am-3:00pm at Blue Federal Credit Union, 2401 East Pershing. Free admission. For information, please email meadowlarkmkt@gmail.com.

Families and music fans are invited to Laramie County Community College, 1400 East College Drive, Sunday, October 26, 12:00pm-2:30pm beginning in the Crossroads Building, in the central part of the campus just south of the Clay Pathfinder Building, for this year’s Trunk-or-Treat event. Things That Go Bump in the Night IV concert is from 3:00pm-4:00pm in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, Fine Arts Building. Both events are free and open to the public. Costumes are encouraged. Candy collecting, games, face painting and balloon art is included. For information contact Frank Cook at fcook@lccc.wy.edu or 307-778-1306.

Cheyenne Police are hosting a free Trunk-or-Treat event at the Cheyenne Public Safety Center, 415 West 18th Street, Wednesday, October 29 at 5:00pm-7:00pm. A family friendly event with candy, treats, DJ music, meet and greet police officers, the K9 Unit, Swat team and more!

Original works of art show in the Rocky Mountain Region for emerging and established artists who create original works inspired by the American West. Applications are open through November 1, via CallForEntry.org. For more information contact 307-778-7290 or 4610 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82001. Show date is March 7, 2026.

Do you like speaking in front of others but have limited opportunities or would you like to speak in front of others and are not sure where to start? Join Toastmasters! Every meeting is a judgement-free space where you can practice, grow and transform. There are in-person, hybrid and virtual only clubs scattered throughout the world! Based out of Cheyenne, the Pronghorn Pontificators Club welcomes all levels of speaking experience. They meet virtually every first, third and fifth Thursday, from 6:00pm-7:00pm MT. Please be their guest and see what Toastmasters can do for you. No pressure to join, all warmly welcomed. Contact Sonjia at secretary-6493247@toastmastersclubs.org.

North Cheyenne Baptist Church, 5912 Weaver Road, will be passing out regular size candy bars Halloween, October 31 from 4:30pm-8:30pm with chili and hot dogs also available.

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.

Classic Chevys of Cheyenne will host a Christmas Cruise for Kids on Saturday, November 1. They will meet at the Walmart parking lot, 2032 Dell Range Boulevard at 10:00am. At approximately 11:30am, they will head over to the David Romero Activity Center at 1316 Parsley Boulevard for chili desserts and some fun. Bring an unwrapped toy. All toys will be donated to the Salvation Army’s “Operation Happy Christmas.” For more information, contact John Arciniega at 307-632-9779.

There will be a Trunk-or-Treat during Cheyenne Cruise Night at 24th and Central Avenue on Saturday, October 25 at 5:00pm.

X-JWC and Texas Roadhouse is sponsoring the 13th Annual Fundraiser Thursday, November 6, 11:30am-1:00pm, at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant, 1931 Bluegrass Circle, with pulled pork, salad, corn, roll and beverage for $20 per person. Dine-in, delivery or take-out. For questions and tickets call 307-640-7281. Funds raised will go to the X-JWC Community Improvement Project and the Cheyenne Children’s Museum. Come enjoy a great meal and support a nonprofit in our community.

The Cheyenne Youth Symphony is celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary with a special performance and is looking for all past members to attend. This concert will be Saturday, November 8 at 7:00pm at Laramie County Community College’s Surbrugg/Prentice Hall, 1400 East College Drive. If you played in the CYS or know anyone that did over the last 25 years, help spread the word about this anniverary performance. For information, please call Carol at 925-872-4378 or Jaylene at 307-631-8556.

The Wyoming Historical Society has 2026 Calenders for sale, $15 each, a non-profit donation. Please call Scott at 307-217-2810 for information.

Come out Thursday, October 30, 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 to Volunteers of America, Inc.

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 City of Cheyenne Recreation Division is announcing that registration for the 2026 Co-Rec Adult Volleyball League is now 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.

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 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.