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 Laramie County Master Gardeners have got your back! Their 2026 Fall Bulb Sale features great spring bulbs known to thrive in Cheyenne, coming back year after year! Their color-coordinated selections will impress friends and neighbors alike and will be delivered just in time for optimum planting. Visit LCMG.org for more information and ordering instructions.

The theme for this year’s Bushnell Day on Saturday, August 15 is Red, White and Bushnell. The day starts with a parade at 10:00am with judged entries. Events are located in or around Hammond Park, Bushnell, NE with exception of the AirLink landing, which will be southeast of the village. Events include a truck show from 11:00am-3:00pm, food and craft vendors from 10:00am-4:00pm, live music from 11:00am-1:15pm, “Theme Time” event from 1:30pm-2:00pm and a frozen T-shirt contest from 2:15pm-2:45pm, with a final music performance from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Sign up now for the Cow Tongue Football and Cornhole Tournament. The annual Hog Roast is 5:00pm with raffles and Stahla Ford Band at 7:00pm. If you would like to know more about Bushnell Day 2026, contact the Village Office at 308-673-5271 or committee members Tracy Klenda, Karen Lipska, Jessica Rocha, Erika Loy or Cameron Zwicker.

The 7th Annual Cars, Cigars and Guitars will be held August 15 from 3:00pm-8:00pm at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Exhibition Hall at 1230 West 8th Avenue. Visit www.carscigarsguitars.com to register your car, truck and motorcycle, purchase event tickets and learn more about raffle opportunities. This year proceeds will benefit Family Promise, ARC of Laramie County, Rooted in Cheyenne, Veterans’ Rock and AHEPA Chapter 211 local scholarships. This year’s event is more family-friendly than ever with reduced admission and car entry pricing, complimentary meals from a selection of local food truck vendors, live music by The Black, White and Blues Band and City Creek Band as well as complimentary cigars and libations.

On Saturday, August 22 from 9:00am-3:00pm, the 5th Annual Community Food Drive will be held in support of the FNBO Food Pantry at Laramie County Community College and the food pantry at Veterans’ Rock. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food at Safeway, King Soopers and Albertson’s (Yellowstone Road location) grocery stores. The event has been organized by a coalition of community-minded services clubs, specifically the Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, Rotaract and Zonta Clubs of Cheyenne. Non-perishable donations of canned or packaged food will be accepted, as will personal hygiene products. Cash donations will not be solicited during the food drive. However, those wishing to make a monetary donation may Venmo a contribution to Zonta (@cheyennezonta) or a check may be sent to Zonta of Cheyenne Foundation at Post Office Box 2883, Cheyenne, WY 82003. Any monetary contributions received will be passed on equally to the two pantries being supported during this event.

The VFW Frontier Post 11453 Post Picnic will be held Saturday, August 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm at the North Cheyenne Community Park, 3200 Mynear Street. Everyone is invited. There will be burgers and dogs, fun and games and a beef raffle drawing. There will also be a non-perishable food drive for Veterans’ Rock.

The Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, will host an End of Summer Foam Party on Saturday, August 15 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge! Wear your swimsuit and bring your towel because you are going to get wet. There will also be ice cold lemonade and popsicles. The celebration will be held outside on the east lawn of the library.

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.

Everyone loves to hear a story, even four-pawed friends. K-2, grades K-2 and tweens, grades 3-6, are welcome to join in the fun. Come into the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, August 20 from 4:00pm-5:00pm to practice reading aloud to one of the community’s therapy dogs. This event is presented in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Join The Arc of Laramie County on August 29 in the Laramie County Community College Clay Pathfinder Building at 1400 East College Drive. Doors open at 5:00pm. Dress to impress for a Mardi Gras Gone Wrong Murder Mystery. Unmask the mystery, support the mission with dinner, silent auction and live auction. Get your tickets at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mardi-gras-gone-wrong-murder-mystery-fundraiser. More information is available by calling 307-632-1209 or emailing www.arcoflc@arcoflaramiecounty.org.

The 2026 Age Well Conference, provided by Laramie County Senior Services, will be held Saturday, August 29 at Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue. Registration opens at 8:30am. This is a free event for seniors, baby boomers, advocates and professionals to learn, share and discuss the latest on aging issues, research and innovation. The conference is free. Several lunch options will be available for purchase. Visit resource vendors from 8:30am-9:30am, during lunch and at the end of the day. For more information, please call 307-635-2435.

The Office of Youth Alternatives Foster Grandparent Program is looking for tutor/mentors that are 55 years and older in Laramie, Platte and Goshen counties to work with children who need extra support in a supervised classroom setting for the 2026-2027 school year. Foster Grandparents make a difference in the lives of children in the 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.

The Wild West Equifest Horse Expo 2026 will be held September 12 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Goshen County Fairgrounds at 7078 Fairgrounds Road in Torrington. There will be performances, vendors, demonstrations, kid’s activity corner, concession stand and live auction. The event is hosted by Operation Remount Corporation Mustangs for Veterans and First Responders Program and Go Goshen. For more details go to operationremount.org/wild-west-equifest. All donations and proceeds from concession stand and auction go to support the Mustangs for Veterans.

The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum will host a full length documentary, created by Will Lane, Aloha Vaqueros: The Forgotten Cowboy Story which explores the connections between Hawaiian paniolo, Mexican vaqueros and the American cowboy tradition. The film takes viewers behind the scenes of the Aloha Vaqueros exhibit and the history that inspired it. The film created by Will Lane, an intern at the CFD Old West Museum who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communication at the University of Wyoming, will premier on Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30pm in the museum at 4610 Carey Avenue. The museum would like to keep Will after his internship is complete. They are looking for sponsors interested in helping support Will’s continued employment. Reach out to Bryci.Achter@OldWestMuseum.org for sponsorship information.

The Laramie County Touch-A-Truck event will take place this year at the Archer Event Center east of Cheyenne at 3801 Archer Parkway on September 19 from 10:00am-3:00pm.

Please consider attending a meeting of the “Common Sense of Wyoming” group. They are a non-partisan group defending democracy, adhering to the United States Constitution and respecting the rule of law. The group is also concerned about issues that include: the high cost of living (rising cost of gasoline and groceries), the selling off of Wyoming’s public land, maintaining voting rights, reforming ICE, keeping Washingtotn out of Wyoming’s business, no further property tax reductions, conserving Wyoming’s wildlife and their habitat, wise use of tax dollars, due process for detained immigrants and support for a healthy environment. If you are concerned about any of these issues, please consider attending the group. Meetings are every Friday, 12:00pm-1:00pm (bring your lunch if it’s your lunch break) in the Windflower Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. For more information, visit Common Sense Wyoming on Facebook, Common Sense Wyoming Substack or call 307-634-2100 ask for Martin or leave a message.

The Widows and Widowers group would like to welcome new members who are needing to move on after the loss of their life partner. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 12:30pm at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. Group lunch twice weekly-once after the Tuesday meeting and 2:00pm lunch on Sundays. Once a month meeting days are insights shared by professionals on ‘need to know issues’, local group outings, tours and lectures. Call Vicki, 307-631-9990 for information on the Tuesday you prefer to start.

Oasis Bible Study is a Christ-centered support for women impacted by domestic abuse. Find hope in a safe and confidential community. For information about local in-person classes contact Gail at 970-310-0316 or hurdofgoats@gmail.com, for online classes visit www.LivingWatersOfHope.org or support@livingwatersofhope.org.

Cheyenne Women Newcomers and Friends is a fun social group offering the following activities: Canasta, Shanghai Rummy, Pinochle and Dutch Lunches. They meet monthly for each of these activities at various restaurants. They welcome new members. For more information contact Linda at 307-287-8724.

There is always something happening in Cheyenne! Fine and performing arts, culture and science. For details and calendar of events, please visit them online at ArtsCheyenne.com.

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.

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.

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, please 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.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held September 28. 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 duivictimimpactpanel.org or duivip.org. Help prevent life altering tragedies from continuing to occur. 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, including guests of those required to attend, are welcome free of charge. If LCCC is closed due to weather, the panel will be cancelled.

Black Dog Animal Rescue is looking for fosters. Sign up and show a lonely pet what home feels like. Sign up at bdar.org/foster or email amira@bdar.org for any questions about fostering.

Do you like to work with special needs and horses? Then Cheyenne Therapeutic Equestrian Center is the place for you. No experience needed to volunteer. Hours will vary according to lessons. Contact them at 307-432-2585 or ctecriding@aol.com or on their website at www.ctecriding.org.

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 available. The staff includes a certified SLP and two certified SLP assistants. Please call 307-638-2610 or send an email cindyanderson51120@gmail.com. They’d love to help your child.