Issue for the week of November 7, 2025
Our Community

Weeks of November 7-24

The following articles are for the weeks of November 7-24. 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.

K9s 4 Mobility Needs Volunteers

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.

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 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.

Animal Foster Care Needed

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.

Volunteers Needed

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.

Youth Alternatives Special Friends Program

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.

Volunteering Opportunity at the State Museum

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.

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.

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.

The Cheyenne Municipal Building Closure

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 offer in-person attendance at 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 streamed to the City’s Facebook or YouTube may be interrupted.

Thoughtful Obituary Announcements

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.

Lantern Walk at the Children’s Village

The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, is hosting the Saint Martin’s Day Lantern Walk, a traditional children’s holiday in Germany, November 7, 4:30pm-5:30pm with homemade lanterns, songs and stories. Meet darkness with light, make a lantern, hear the stories and sing the songs of this old German tradition. Pre-registration is required and $10 tickets are required for anyone making a lantern at info@botanic.org.

Calling All Alumni of the Cheyenne Youth Symphony

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.

Meet 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Brent Bien

Meet and greet Brent Bien Sunday, November 9, 3:00pm-5:00pm at 619 South Greeley Highway. Brent is running for the 2026 Wyoming Governor’s office.

Frontier United Methodist Church’s Craft Show

Frontier United Methodist Church, 1888 East Four Mile Road, is having a Pre-Holiday Vendor and Craft Show with 18 different vendors, each displaying a different product line, Saturday, November 8, 9:00am-3:00pm. With so many options, you will find the perfect gift for your family, loved ones and friends. Start your holiday shopping early to check off your shopping list.

Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market Kickoff

The Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market kicked off Saturday, November 1 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Historic Cheyenne Train Depot, 121 West 15th Street. It will run every first and third Saturday through May 2, 2026. 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.

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Marine Corps League Ed Herschler Detachment #772 is celebrating the 250th Marine Corp Birthday Ball at Little America, 2800 West Lincolnway on Saturday, November 8, starting at 5:30pm. Tickets are only $90 per person. Prime rib or chicken will be served. Please contact Walter Wise at 307-477-9534 for tickets, which are limited. No tickets will be sold at the door.

VFW 1881 Craft Show and Flea Market

Come and see the creativeness of the great vendors at the VFW 1881 craft show and flea market on Saturday, November 8, 9:00am-3:00pm at 2816 East 7th Street. There will be jewelry, crochet items, leather and lots of unique items. Everyone is welcome to come and support the local Veterans. Lunch will be available. Come and enjoy. Call Suzie at 307-632-4053 with any questions.

Gifts of the World Bazaar

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Women’s Ministry Team presents Gifts of the World Bazaar Saturday, November 8, 9:00am-3:00pm at the Fellowship Hall, 218 East 19th Street. Come join them for an alternative fair-trade fair showcasing unique products from all over the world. Learn how your purchases can change the world for the better. Cash, check and Venmo accepted. For more information, contact Regina at 307-214-9344.

Friendship Force International of Cheyenne

Friendship Force International is a group of people who are interested in “Changing the way you see the world” by visiting United States cities and countries who welcome them into their guest homes. They then reciprocate to this city’s in-bound guests. Their next meeting is Monday, November 10, 6:00pm-9:00pm at 100 West 17th Street. For more information contact Lisa, 307-221-1686.

VFW Post 11453

Frontier Post is a non-drinking, non-smoking Veterans organization that meets the 2nd Tuesday each month, November 11, 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.

Voter Registration

Register to vote, update your registration, ask questions about voting and next year’s elections at the Laramie County Clerk’s voter registration pop-up event, Wednesday, November 12, 10:30am-1:30pm at the Laramie County Senior Activity Center, 4100 East Pershing Boulevard. Bring your Wyoming driver’s license, Wyoming ID or other acceptable proof of identification, citizenship and age. For more 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.

TOPS Chapter 117 Meeting

TOPS Chapter 117 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday, November 13 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.

Cheyenne Transit Program Holiday Closure

In observance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday, the Cheyenne Transit Program office will be closed and city buses will not run on Tuesday, November 11. Thank you Veterans for being our heroes, your bravery will never be forgotten!

Grades 4-6, Get Ready for the Science Fair

Join science educator Tom Farrell in this entertaining and informative session on how to make and present amazing science fair projects on Wednesday, November 12 from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue.

First United Methodist Church Christmas Sale

The United Women of Faith of the First United Methodist Church, 18th and Central will be holding a Christmas Sale on November 14-15, 10:00am-2:00pm. Please follow signs to elevator and then to classroom B08. All sales benefit local missions. For information call Gretchen 307-640-1119.

2025 Christmas Ornament

The Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Christmas ornament. All proceeds from the sale go to fund various Historic Preservation Board projects. Each of the annual ornaments are individually numbered and are available at the Wyoming State Museum at 2301 Central Avenue and at the Cheyenne Depot Museum at 121 West 15th Street. Ornaments are $25 each and supplies are limited.

Veteran’s Day Concert

A Veteran’s Day concert to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, honor sacrifices of service members and America’s military service members will be at the Laramie County Community College on Tuesday, November 11, Veteran’s Day, featuring the Cheyenne Brass Band and LCCC Wind Ensemble at 7:00pm in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium on the Cheyenne Campus, 1400 East College Drive. Concert is free and open to the public.

Thankful Thursday

Come out Thursday, November 13, 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 directly to Hunting with Heroes Wyoming, a nonprofit that gives to the nation’s disabled veterans by honoring them with unique hunting, fishing and other outdoor experiences. Founded by veterans for veterans.

The Big Red Barn Art and Crafts Extravaganza

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.

Cheyenne Camera Club Meetings

The Cheyenne Camera Club meets the first and third Thursdays each month from September through May at 6:00pm at the Highlands Presbyterian Church at 2390 Pattison Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. Coffee break meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in Dazbog Coffee at 3911 East Pershing Boulevard at 9:00am. For information, call Judy at 307-634-0357 or go to cheyennecameraclub.org.

Blue Grass Jam Session

There will be a Blue Grass Jam Session in the Sage Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, November 15 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Musicians and listeners are welcome. Call or text Jerry at 307-547-2362 for information.

Ask-A-Master Gardener

Have a gardening question? You are invited to visit with the Laramie County Master Gardeners on Saturday, November 15 from 10:30am-12:00pm at the Laramie County Library, Windflower Room, 2nd Floor, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. For information go to ask@lcmg.org.

Audubon Field Trip: Laramie Plains Lakes

Cheyenne Audubon is inviting the public on a free field trip November 15, Saturday leaving at 8:00am to the Laramie Plains Lakes to see migrating waterfowl. Meet at the Childrens’ Village, 616 South Lions Park Drive. For registration and information call Grant Frost, 307-343-2024 in case of cancellation or for further questions.

Youth Alternatives Foster Grandparent Program

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.

Registration Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League

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.

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.