Issue for the week of March 22, 2024
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Weeks of March 22-April 7

The following articles are for the weeks of March 22-April 7. 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.

Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless

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.

Car Show Accepting Local Charity Applications

The Fourth Annual Charity Classic Car Show, Cars, Cigars, Guitars - Under the Stars, was held last year on August 19. The event was a huge success, raising money for local charities. Due to the support of the major underwriters and many sponsors and supporters, over $50,000 was raised to benefit Coats for Kids, South Side Sluggers, Veteran’s Rock and Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative. Over the last four years, this Annual AHEPA Community event has generated over $200,000 for local charities. The AHEPA Cowboy Chapter 211 is accepting applications from charities for the 2024 Fifth Annual Charity Classic Car Show, Cars, Cigars & Guitars - Under the Stars. Apply at www.carscigarsguitars.com/charity-application. For consideration, contact the AHEPA Cowboy Chapter 211 in Cheyenne, George Mores, 307-630-2027 or www.carscigarsguitars.com before April 24.

Looking for a Few Good Dogs

Do you have a dog that seeks attention, has good basic obedience skills and has no aggression issues? Then consider doing therapy work in the community with your dog. Please go to www.therapydogs.com, the website for Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Click on join and How to Become a Member. Follow the steps to become a member. When registered through ATD, coverage is available through their insurance while visiting the various medical facilities around town. They also have visits to the Laramie County Library for reading with the kids and other visits that are not medically oriented. Contact the local tester/observers to go through the registration process. Contact the local office at 307-432-0272 with questions or email office@therapydogs.com or visit them at 1919 Morrie Avenue.

Trader’s Office Hours

Trader’s office hours are 8:00am-3:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We are open Wednesday from 8:00am-4:00pm. 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.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held March 25. All panels are held at LCCC in the Center for Conferences, room 130, 1400 East College Drive, start time is 6:30pm. Please arrive at 6:00pm for check in. Websites for the most up to date information are 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 also interested in speaking for or being a part of the Impact Panel, please call 307-214-5444 to confirm the schedule.

Easter Brunch at the Shrine Club

Join the Cheyenne Shriners on Easter Sunday, March 31, for an affordable, family-friendly, and delicious brunch! Starting at 9:30am, they will be serving made-to-order omelets, pancakes, fruit salad and more! All proceeds benefit the Cheyenne Shriners. The Cheyenne Shrine Club is located at 224 East Iowa Street. Tickets are $18/adult, $12/kid (ages 5-12), and free for children under 5. Advanced tickets are encouraged, but not required and purchased at tinyurl.com/ShrineEaster24.

Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling

Get ready for an adrenaline pumping experience like no other! Come see the Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling event, where you’ll witness the ultimate showdown of strength, skill and strategy. This event brings together top-notch wrestlers from across the region, with an electric atmosphere! Whether you’re a die-hard wrestling fan or just looking for an exciting night out, this event promises to deliver non-stop action and unforgettable moments. Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway, Saturday, March 23, doors open at 5:00pm and event begins at 6:00pm. Visit: www.laramiecountyevents.com.

Easter Cantata “Risen This Day”

The Easter Cantata “Risen This Day” will be presented by the First United Methodist Church Orchestra and Chancel Choir on Sunday, March 24 at 8:30am and 10:00am at 108 East 18th Street. Come and experience a beautiful retelling of the Easter Story through music and word! For more information, please call 307-632-1410.

Voter Registration Pop-Up Event for 2024 Elections

The Laramie County Clerk’s office is holding a voter registration pop-up event on Sunday, March 24, at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. The event takes place in the Cottonwood Room from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Staff from the Clerk’s office will be on hand to register new voters, update registrations for those who have moved, those who want to update their party affiliation, request absentee ballots, or have questions about the coming elections. The requirements for registration are: US citizen, resident of Laramie County, age 18 by the day of the election, not adjudicated mentally incompetent, and Wyoming voting rights restored if convicted of a felony. Bring your Wyoming driver’s license or other government-issued identification. For the list of accepted documents for registration, visit the Secretary of State’s website at https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/State/RegisteringToVote.aspx. For more information about voter registration or elections in Laramie County, call the Clerk’s election office at 307-633-4242 or visit elections.laramiecountyclerk.com.

Getting Started in Beekeeping

Free one day class to getting started in beekeeping, Saturday, March 23, 8:00am-5:00pm, Room 305, Pathfinder Building, LCCC, 1400 East College Drive. Presentations by local beekeepers: Where to locate a hive, types of beehives, breeds of honeybees, how to buy bees, installing bees in your hive, food and water, handy tools and accessories, what is happening inside your hive, hive inspections, beekeeping through the year, recognizing and treating pests, parasites and diseases. More information 971-409-8815. Presented by the Southeast Wyoming Beekeepers Association. Check them out on Facebook and Rallyhood. Space is limited. If interest warrants, may be able to stream live on Zoom. To RSVP, complete this online form: https://forms.gle/2MGVuNuxA4eoRRbF6.

Briana’s Eggstra Special Easter Egg Hunt

A unique Easter Egg hunt for children 20 years and younger with developmental and/or physical disabilities. There will be prizes, goodie bags, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Join in on March 23 from 11:00am-12:00pm at Paris West, 1719 Central Avenue. Follow their Facebook page for updates and more information: facebook.com/EggstraSpecialEasterEggHunt.

Children’s Easter Party

Bring the family to the Children’s Easter Party hosted by American Legion Unit 6 Auxiliary. There will be goodie bags, egg hunt, hot dog lunch and more! The event is free on Saturday, March 30, from noon-2:00pm at 2001 East Lincolnway.

Bloom In The Desert

Bloom in the Desert with Cheyenne Women’s Connection and special speaker Myrilla Carson from Fort Collins, CO talking about “Life after Depression” and Cheyenne local Jane Lessenger’s: “Bulding Dreams Transforming Lives.” Come to this special venue for the fun, food, and friends; Tuesday, April 9 from 9:30am-11:30am at Red Lion Inn, 204 Fox Farm Road, $17/person, inclusive. Please call Colette Johnson at 307-214-0874 or email colettejohnson87@gmail.com for more information and to make your reservation by April 3.

Egg Hunt at the Historic Governors’ Mansion

Young children and their parents are invited to the 14th Annual Historic Governors’ Mansion Egg Hunt, March 30, at 9:00am. For children aged 2-4, join staff and volunteers to hunt for more than 1,500 eggs “hidden” on Mansion lawns for children to find and gather. Each egg will be stuffed with goodies, including a fact about the Mansion or Wyoming history! Make sure to arrive early as this event is free and eggs go extremely quickly! Ribbons are cut at 9:00am sharp! Guests are also encouraged to bring their own baskets and to dress for whatever weather Spring in Wyoming can bring. For questions, comments, or concerns, contact Mansion staff at 307-777-7878.

Registration Open for Girls’ Fast Pitch Softball

Teamwork, fundamentals and friendly competition are on deck for the Girls’ Recreational Fast Pitch Softball program this summer, and registration is now open. This program will feature age divisions ranging from under 8 to under 18. Players must be no younger than 6 and no older than 18 on June 5, 2024. Registration is open until March 28 at a cost of $65 per player. Late registration runs from March 29 to April 11. All registration closes after April 11. Practices begin May 13 and regular season starts June 5. Volunteer coaches are also needed. Registration can be completed online at www.cheyennerec.org or in person at the Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Drive. Please contact Harley Tekerman at 307-637-6408 or htekerman@cheyennecity.org with questions or for more information.

Cheyenne Audubon Field Trip

Cheyenne Audubon is organizing a free field trip March 30, open to the public, to watch sandhill cranes return to their nighttime roosts at Table Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Participants will leave at 3:00pm, from Lions Park’s parking lot, 616 South Lions Park Drive, between the Children’s Village and the picnic shelter, expecting to return about 9:00pm. The management area is about 75 miles north of Cheyenne, near Yoder, WY. Birders and non-birders of all ages are encouraged to join and to learn about the birds expected to be seen: cranes and waterfowl. Participants should bring water, sack dinners and snacks and dress for changing weather. Register for the field trip with Grant Frost, 307-343-2024. Let him know if you are interested in carpooling, either as a driver or passenger, so that arrangements can be made in advance. For more information about Cheyenne Audubon, https://cheyenneaudubon.org/.

The Cheyenne Dance Club Big Band Dance

The Cheyenne Dance Club is a non-profit club dedicated to the preservation of Big Band Music and Ballroom Dancing. Join them for a fun filled evening of listening and dancing pleasure to the sound of the Don Elwood Orchestra at Little America Hotel and Resort, 2800 West Lincolnway on April 13, 7:00pm-10:00pm. Not sure how to dance, take advantage of a dance class from 5:15pm to 6:00pm. For information, contact David Urquidez at 307-630-6093 or email cheyennedanceclub@aol.com or Dusty7hr@gmail.com.

Tax Preparation

United Way of Laramie County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will offer free tax preparation and electronic filing by appointment only. Tax prep hours at the Cheyenne Senior Center are weekdays 9:00am-2:00pm. For appointments at the Cheyenne Senior Center site, call 307-635-2435 on weekdays between 9:00am-2:00pm. Tax prep hours at Laramie County Community College are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00pm-7:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. For appointments for Laramie County Community College call 307-778-8623 on weekdays between 8:00am-5:00pm.

Native Plants: Growing from Seeds and Cuttings

Join the Prairie Garden Club, and enjoy a presentation from Nancy Loomis, Laramie County Master Gardener on Native Plants - Growing from Seeds and Cuttings. Email prairiegardenclub@gmail.com for more information. Meeting is held in the Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Thursday, March 28, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Event is open to the public!

Jackalope Jump

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wyoming and Special Olympics of Wyoming will host the Special Olympics of Wyoming Jackalope Jump on April 13 at the Lions Park Kiwanis Building, 4603 Lions Park Drive. Raise money and earn Jackalope Jump Tie Dye apparel. A Jumper who raises a minimum of $100 will earn a Tie Dye T-shirt. Cool School and 1st Responder Jumpers can earn a Tie Dye sportpack with $50 raised. Registration for the Jump begins at 9:00am. For more information, call 307-235-3062 or send an email to office@specialolympicswy.org.

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 the Dazbog Coffee at 3911 East Pershing Boulevard at 9:00am. Call Judy at 307-634-0357 or go to cheyennecameraclub.org.

Submissions Sought for Zonta Club Art Contest

Zonta Club of Cheyenne is seeking entries from artists of all ages and style and experience for its 9th Annual Art Contest. This year’s theme is Art Against Abuse. Artists are asked to convey their unique vision of how to promote positive change given the multifaceted impact of domestic violence and human trafficking on victims, their families and our community. Submissions must be dropped off at the RE/MAX office at 4000 Central Avenue in Cheyenne no later than 4:00pm on April 1. Include your name, contact information, age category and price, if for sale, with each submission. A brief interpretive commentary on the art is also welcomed but not required. A reception for the artists, their families and the general public will be held on April 15 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Cheyenne Civic Center. The art will be displayed at the Cheyenne Civic Center starting April 5-April 21. For information or questions, send an email to Zonta Club of Cheyenne at zonta.cheyenne@gmail.com.

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.

Vendors Wanted

Western Frontier Traders will be hosting a craft show in Burns on April 27. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Toni at 307-630-5557 or shiery22220@aol.com.

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. 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 information. Make a difference for a child today