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.

This month’s bingo event is on Saturday, January 17 at the Elk’s Lodge, 117 East 17th Street starting at 5:00pm for the Early Bird games, which cost as little as $1.00 per game. Taco Bar Dinner will be served at 5:00pm for $7.00 per person. Water and lemonade will be provided, other beverages available for purchase. Regular Bingo starts at 7:00pm and is 15 games for $10 with a separate progressive pot and blackout game for $5. In addition, there will be door prizes, up to 9 people can win $20 just for showing up and playing. Please note, cash only, ATM on site. All ages are welcome, prizes for those under 18 will be paid to their parent or guardian. 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.

The co-rec volleyball program for boys and girls in grades 3-6 is open for late registration from January 16-January 29, registration fee is $25 and will close after January 29. Limited spots remain. Practices will begin March 9 at The Beast Facility, 2900 Sunflower Road, with games starting April 4. Coaches also needed. To register, visit stop by the Kiwanis Community House at 4603 Lions Park Drive or go online to www.cheyennerecreation.org. Questions can be directed to Harley Tekerman at 307-637-6408 or htekerman@cheyennecity.org.

The Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market will be Saturday, January 17 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Historic Cheyenne Train Depot, 121 West 15th Street. Shop local favorites and new finds from fresh sourdough, honey, Korean delicacies, pasta sauce, kombucha, baked goods and gluten-free, dairy-free goodies and more. Come early for the best selection and support your local makers this winter season.

Due to renovation-in-progress of the Joanne Fabrics location in the Frontier Mall, the book sale will be late this year. Delta Kappa Gamma will send out notice as soon as there is a guaranteed start date. Collection of used books will be about one month before the sale. Check the website at https://www.dkgupsilon.org/booksale, look up DKG Upsilon Cheyenne on Facebook or Instagram or call 307-369-1862, 307-421-1755 or 307-630-3682 please leave a message.

The Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Wyoming is hosting a Chili Challenge Friday, January 16, 5:00pm-9:00pm at the Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway. People’s choice voting, Disney World Dream Vacation raffle, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, photo booth, balloons, face painting, crafts, princess meet and greet, 45 minute magic show and awards for best red, green and white chili plus best decor. Website link to purchase tickets, Disney World Dreaming vacation package raffle tickets and vote on People’s Choice https://CC26.givesmart.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 public is invited to a free field trip Saturday, January 17 to Raptor Alley to look for hawks and other birds of prey with the High Plains Audubon Society. Participants will leave the Lions Park parking lot between the Children’s Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and the picnic shelter at 9:00am and drive 38 miles to Soaring V Fuels in Nunn, Colorado to caravan along country roads returning to Cheyenne about 4:00pm. To register with Grant Frost, 307-343-2024 so they can contact you if plans change due to weather. For more information about other programs please visit https://cheyenneaudubon.org/.

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

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 in partnership with Mended Hearts. 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 Transit Program office will be closed and city buses will not run on Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

‘A Historical Look at Early Railroads’ will be presented by Jim Ehernberger, on Thursday, January 22 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Avenue. For questions contact CFD Old West Museum at 307-778-7290.

The Laramie County Libraries will be closed Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

The public is invited to a free lecture Tuesday, January 20 at 6:00pm in the Cottonwood Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, to learn about Rejuvra and how it can help manage cheatgrass and other invasive annual grasses and improve wildlife habitat. Speaker Jake Courkamp is a range scientist at the Restoration Ecology Lab at Colorado State University where he researches weed management practices. For more information please visit https://cheyenneaudubon.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.

The Office of Youth Alternatives Foster Grand-parent 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 2025-2026 School Year. Foster Grandparents make a difference in the lives of children in our 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.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held January 26. 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 www.duivictimimpactpanel.org or duivip.org. The Mission of the Laramie County DUI Impact Panel is to stop drunken and drugged driving and to create awareness regarding the tragic consequences of this event. Panel members share their life stories regarding the issue of impaired driving in the hope of preventing life altering tragedies from continuing to occur. The panel is normally held on the last Monday of every other month. If you are interested in speaking for or being a part of the Impact Panel, please call 307-214-5444 to confirm the schedule. 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, to include guests of those required to attend, are welcome free of charge.

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.

AHEPA Cowboy Chapter 211 Community Charity Event is hosting the 7th annual charity classic car show, ‘Cars, Cigars and Guitars - under the stars’ event Saturday, August 15 in Cheyenne to raise funds for local charities. If your group or charity would like to be considered as a charity partner in this year’s event, please go to the website carscigarsguitars.com and complete the online CC&G Charity application form and submit by January 31 for consideration. For more information, see the event’s website or call George Mores, Chairperson at 307-630-2027.

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.

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, 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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.