Issue for the week of February 20, 2026
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Weeks of February 20-March 1

The following articles are for the weeks of February 20-March 1. 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.

Vendors and Crafters Needed

Frontier United Methodist Church, 1888 East Four Mile Road, is seeking vendors and crafters for the Mother’s and Father’s Day, graduation and teacher appreciation craft and vendor fair on Saturday, April 25. Tables are 8’ for $25 each. Text Jan at 307-630-9100 with your name, cell phone number, mailing address and email address to receive information.

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 questions and information, individuals interested in serving may call 307-637-6480.

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.

Sunday Rewind

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.

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, February 21, 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.

Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market

Shop the Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market, Saturday, February 21 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Historic Cheyenne Train Depot, 121 West 15th Street with 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.

Delta Kappa Gamma Used Book Collection

The Delta Kappa Gamma 42nd annual used book sale will open on Saturday, March 7 from 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, March 8, 9:00am-4:00pm. Since there have been so many book donations, they have taken over another space in Frontier Mall. All adult books and items are in the former Joann Fabrics next to Bomgaars. All children’s items, plus all puzzles, games, teacher materials and parenting are in the storefront east of Joann’s between FYE and The Buckle. On the first days, March 7-8, most items will be sold at the regular Delta Kappa Gamma prices, $2 for most hardbound adult books, paperbacks are $1. Children’s hardbound and board books are $1. Children’s paperbacks are two for $1. There are some specials with individual prices. On the second weekend, March 14-15, Saturday at 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am-2:00pm, customers will buy a box at the door for $10 to fill. Book collection ends March 1. They thank everyone who has donated for their generosity. For questions call 307-421-1755 or 307-630-3682.

Matinee Movies for Mindful Aging Adults

“Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story” will be playing at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, February 23 from 1:30pm-4:00pm in the Cottonwood Room. An inspiring film about the life and work of Dorothy Day, a passionate advocate for social justice and helping those in need. Refreshments and popcorn will be provided.

43rd Annual Glass Art Celebration and Show

The Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, is hosting their 43rd Annual Glass Art Celebration Show until Saturday, March 28, 10:00am to 5:00pm in the 2nd floor gallery. Explore an inspiring collection of handcrafted glass art with many pieces available for purchase. Pre-registration is required, cost is $50. For information contact the website at info@botanic.org.

Vote in 2026

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.

Stars of Tomorrow

The 72nd annual Stars of Tomorrow is set for Sunday, February 22 at 2:00pm at the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium at Laramie County Community College, 1400 East College Drive. The annual event, presented by the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club, showcases the instrumental, dance and vocal talents of Laramie County students. Terri Wessenberg, event chairman, said contestants will be competing in four categories: elementary, middle, junior high and high school. Judges will choose first and second place winners in each of the four categories as well as an overall winner. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $5 for those 12 and under. Doors open at 1:30pm Sunday.

Southeast Wyoming Estate Planning Council

The Southeast Wyoming Estate Planning Council invites professionals in the area to consider becoming a member. The SEWEPC is made up of dedicated professionals in the legal, accounting, financial services, trust and foundation professions working with clients to help them with their estate planning needs. Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Everyone has an estate, and they want to be able to dispose of their “things” according to their wishes. The Council helps bring different disciplines together for the common good of the client. Meetings are held monthly September-May, the last Tuesday of the month, at noon at the Metropolitan, 1701 Carey Avenue, unless otherwise announced at hosted location. Each meeting features a top speaker and membership provides more exposure. Learn more about both estate planning services and membership at sewepc.org.

Truth and Fairytales

Join Cheyenne After 5 and speaker/feature Shelly Donahue, Sexuality Counselor from Eaton, Colorado with her “Timely, Tall, Truths”, with emphasis on the special needs of children in this gender dysphoria culture. Come for the fantastic food, friends and facts on Monday, March 9 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Blue FCU Community Events Center at 2401 East Pershing Boulevard. Adults $15 for dinner and event. Students $8 with ID. Please call Barb Weiss at 307-214-67054 for more information and to make your reservation by March 4.

Exodusters: Black History in the West

Join University of Wyoming Assistant Professor of History, Cecily Zander, Ph.D. for a discussion at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue in the Cottonwood Room on Wednesday, February 25, 6:00pm-7:30pm for a discussion of how the formerly enslaved people surveyed a post-emancipation world, how they looked to the Great Plains for their promised “new birth of freedom,” and how their journey proved that the events of the Civil War and Reconstruction had a continental impact.

Bowl for Jason’s Friends Foundation

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.

African American Genealogy Research

Family history research on African American ancestors can be difficult. This class will give you some hints about where to search beyond standard genealogy resources on Saturday, February 28, 2:00-3:30pm at the Laramie Country Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue in the Sunflower Room. They will look into census records, Freedman’s Bank Records, military records, newspapers, DNA research and more.

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

2026 Jackalope Jump for Special Olympics

The 2026 Jackalope Jump for Special Olympics Wyoming will take place on Saturday, March 21 at the Kiwanis House in Lions Park, 4603 Lions Park Drive. Registration at 9:00am, jump time at 11:00am. For more information, call 307-235-3062 or email office@specialolympicswy.org.

Calling All Youth Groups and Youth Counselors

Join Cheyenne Women’s Connection and speaker/feature Shelly Donahue, Sexuality Counselor from Eaton, Colorado for “Timely, Tall, Truths” on today’s view of gender dysphoria and sexuality issues. Special music with Melvin Crawford. Come for the food, friends and facts on Tuesday, March 10 from 9:30am-11:30am at the Red Lion Inn at 204 Fox Farm Road. Cost is $18 per person inclusive. Please call Colette Johnson at 307-214-0874 or email collettejohnson87@gmail.com for more information and to make your reservation by March 4.

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 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.

TOPS Club Meeting

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.

Animal Foster Care Greatly Needed

Cheyenne Animal Shelter has a 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.