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 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 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.

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 Washington 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 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.

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.

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

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.

The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum needs volunteers during Frontier Days. There are a lot of openings from 11:30am-3:30pm and 3:30pm-7:30pm. If you are interested in volunteering, stop by the front desk and add your name to the sign up sheet at the CFD Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Avenue. Whether you can help for a few hours or several days, your support makes a tremendous difference and helps provide a great experience for museum guests.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held July 27. 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 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.

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 from 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information please call 307-514-0035 or send an email to veteransrockchey@gmail.com.

Here comes Trader’s special 2-week issue for Frontier Days™! The issue runs from Friday, July 17 through Thursday, July 30. Our office will be closed Monday-Friday, July 20-24 and will reopen Monday, July 27 at 8:00am. All classified and display ads must be turned in by 4:00pm on Wednesday, July 15 to run in this special issue.

Dive into the relaxing art of Zendala design and create two beautiful Koi ponds inspired by Zentangle art techniques. The class is 10:30am-12:30pm at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, Saturday, July 11. You’ll learn a simple method for drawing Koi fish and explore tangles that will enhance and bring movement to pond designs. $25/person.

Join the Friends of South Pass City for their annual celebration of all things South Pass at Gold Rush Days July 11-12 in South Pass City, WY. The event will feature vintage baseball, gold panning, bake sales, live music, Pony Express rides and historic reenactments. New this year, visitors can enjoy flintknapping demonstrations and an archaeology fair presented by the Wyoming State Archaeologists’s Office and Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites.

In this hands-on workshop with local artist Barbara Wolf, learn techniques for creating vibrant landscape artwork using soft pastels. Participants may use the reference photos provided or bring their own favorite landscape images for inspiration. The workshop is July 18 from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive.

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ will join the United States Department of the Interior in celebrating the “Day of the American West” on Thursday, July 23, as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States. Through a formal order issued by the Secretary of the Interior, July 23, 2026, was designated as the Day of the American West in recognition of the region’s role in shaping the nation’s history, culture and identity. The order specifically recognizes Cheyenne Frontier Days™ for its longstanding role in celebrating and preserving Western heritage and traditions.

Laramie County Master Gardeners is sponsoring Dr. Ken Kassenbrock, Colorado State University Emeritus Associate Professor of Biology, for a presentation on Mushroom Cultivation. The workshop will be held on Saturday, July 18, from 9:00am until noon at LCCC Center for Conferences and Institutes (CCI), Room 130. The fee is $28 per person. Registration is through the LCMG.org website. There will be a lecture as well as demonstrations of how to cultivate a variety of mushrooms. Learn proper techniques for growing mushrooms and harvesting them for personal use. There will be a continental breakfast provided and at the end of the presentation, a raffle for the different mushroom demonstrations that Dr. Kassenbrock will prepare.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.