Issue for the week of February 6, 2026
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Weeks of February 6-15

The following articles are for the weeks of February 6-15. 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.

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.

CRMC Hosting “Wake Up to Heart Health”

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. 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.

Vegetable Garden Series

Join the Cheyenne Botanical Garden staff Saturday, February 7 from 10:00am-11:30am and get down to basics on growing your own this year in the Vegetable Garden Class Series. Then, get a hands-on supplement to each class in the 1800’s vegetable garden. Pick out seeds, start them indoors, transplant them into a garden and much more over the course of the spring. Six classes, once a month, combine a traditional classroom and outdoor hands-on experience to get you growing right. Pre-registration is required, cost $50. Contact info@botanic.org for information and registration.

Winter Farmers’ Market

The Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market will be this Saturday, February 7 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.

Bunco Tournament

Join the fun! Grace Hall, 2910 Spruce Drive, will have a bunco tournament on Saturday, February 7 beginning at 1:00pm. All level of players are welcome. An afternoon of fun for just $20. There will be refreshments, cash prizes and lots of fun. Proceeds benefit community service project of United Women in Faith. For more information please call Dr. Michelle Aldrich at 307-760-6213.

Wyoming Gubernatorial Candidate Meet and Greet

Meet Brent Bien, Wyoming Gubernatorial Candidate Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00pm at the Office Bar and Grill, 1600 East Pershing Boulevard, and ask questions about his goals for Wyoming.

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 Post 11453

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

Genealogical and Historical Society Meeting

Melanie Bosselman will give a demonstration using tools on FamilySearch to create interest and connection and print a unique, presentable family tree for any family member, especially children, on Tuesday, February 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Laramie County Library, Sunflower Room, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. For more information email cghswyoming@gmail.com.

Cheyenne Mineral and Gem Society’s Auction

The Cheyenne Mineral and Gem Society’s 8th Annual Member Silent Auction will be held Saturday, February 14, 12:00pm-3:00pm at the IBEW Union Hall, 810 Fremont Avenue, one block north of Nationway. This is the perfect place and time to buy your Valentine’s gift. Bring your Valentine to pick out something they will love. Items offered for sale are found, polished, faceted or flintknapped by CMGS club members only and are designed from rocks, minerals, crystals, jewelry-wire wrapped or in fittings, flintknapped products, rock hounding tools, picks, chisels, etc.

Blue Grass Jam Session at the Library

There will be a Blue Grass Jam Session in the Willow Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Saturday, February 14 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Musicians and listeners are all welcome. Call or text Jerry at 307-369-3904 for information.

Help Our Local Heroes

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”. Join us the 2nd Saturday each month at the 9:30am meeting, 1119 Converse Avenue.

Winter Knights of Cheyenne Returns

Visit Cheyenne announces the return of Winter Knights of Cheyenne on Saturday and Sunday, February 14-15 at the Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway. The indoor winter Renaissance faire transforms Valentine’s weekend into a celebration of chivalry, steel and spectacle. The event features the nationally acclaimed Knights of Valour, known for their extreme full-contact jousting, alongside the Colorado Wardens, performing authentic sword fighting demonstrations. Events include an artisan marketplace, themed food and drink, costumed performers and interactive attractions perfect everyone. The Nobles’ Feast will be Saturday evening, tickets are sold separately from general admission. For schedules, updates and festival details visit cheyenne.org/winterknights.

St. Joseph’s Annual Deep-Fried Taco Sale

Celebrate the 27th Annual Deep-Fried Taco Sale by eating taco plates prepared by the women of St. Joseph’s CCW. The price for a plate is $10 which includes two tacos, beans and rice. A single taco is $4. Celebrate with your whole office and have your order delivered. $50 minimum on delivered orders. For takeout and delivery lunch orders, email StJoesTacos@outlook.com or text your order to 307-634-1338 by Monday, February 16 at noon. All takeout and delivery orders will be acknowledged. To go orders not placed in advance will be available after 12:30pm. To dine in, come at any time after noon for lunch and dinner on Tuesday, February 17 at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 608 Evans Avenue. Call Nancy at 307-634-1338 for information.

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 from now 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.

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.

Delta Kappa Gamma Used Book Collection

Delta Kappa Gamma is collecting used books now through March 1 for its 42nd sale. The preferred collection site is behind the former Joann Fabrics in Frontier Mall, open every day from 9:00am-4:00pm. Look for signs on the north side of the Mall, between Appliance Factory and Bomgaards. Also, collection boxes will be at North Albertson’s on Yellowstone, Beach Please on Vandehei, Safeway, The Picklr, Sprouts and Gold’s Gym. If unable to deliver or have large quantity (10-mile radius) call 307-431-1755 or 307-630-3682 leave a message. Books must be boxed or bagged and on a porch or in garage for easy pick up. Please no old encyclopedias, text books, condensed books (unless large print) or VHS tapes. The sale is March 7-8, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm and March 14-15, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm in the former Joann Fabrics in Frontier Mall.

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. Please text Jan at 307-630-9100 with your full name, cell phone number, mailing address and email address to receive detailed information.

Adult Dodgeball League and Cornhole League

The Adult Co-Rec Dodgeball program is a co-ed recreational league with a team of six with at least one female member. The Adult Cornhole League is a team of two. Registration for both leagues is open now through February 26. Registration forms and information can be found in person at the Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Drive or online at www.cheyennerecreation.org. Please call David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or go online to dcontreras@cheyennecity.org for questions about the Dodgeball League. Questions for the Cornhole League can be directed to Andrew Coe at 307-773-1044 or acoe@cheyennecity.org.

Rooted In Cheyenne Needing Volunteers

Now in it’s 10th year, Rooted in Cheyenne will be celebrating the planting of its 2,000th tree this spring. Without the volunteers and sponsorship from the community this would not have been possible. Those interested in volunteering or sponsoring Rooted in Cheyenne may contact Jackie Suntrup at jsuntrup@cheyennecity.org or 307-637-6428 or visit https://rootedincheyenne.com. Board members and committee members are also needed.

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.