Issue for the week of November 6, 2026
Our Community

Weeks of November 6-22

The following articles are for the weeks of Nov. 6-22. 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.

The Black Hat Gala

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum is proud to announce the Lummis Family as the inaugural recipient of the 2026 Raymond C. Kinter Western Heritage Award. Join them for the Black Hat Gala on Friday, November 6. The Western Heritage Award recognizes an individual or organization that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to preserving, promoting and advancing Western heritage in alignment with the Museum’s mission. It honors those whose contributions strengthen the appreciation of Western traditions, history and culture while supporting the Museum’s continued impact in the community. For information and to get tickets, go online to www.oldwestmuseum.org/blackhatgala.

Shop Early for the Holidays

Frontier United Methodist Church, 1888 East Four Mile Road, invites everyone to shop early for the holidays at their craft show on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00pm-3:00pm. The Shop Early for the Holidays Gift Sale features treasure boxes, handcrafted gift cards, blended wood and acrylic serving pieces, turkey tail fan decor, farm animal puzzles, leather pony tail holders, outdoorsman gifts, snarky greeting cards, attitude plant pots, Fuzees, holiday socks and wreaths, sports cards, Grace & Gifts books and Bibles, semi-precious stone and silver jewelry, themed pottery bowls, Melles Belles baked goods, John Stephens’s metal and photo art, Kilty Girls Krafts, retired Lego sets, The Dizzy Moose, Norwex and more.

Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market

The Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market runs every first and third Saturday, November 7 through May 2 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 this winter season.

Christmas Cruise

The Cheyenne Classic Chevy Club will host a Christmas Cruise benefitting Operation Christmas on Saturday, November 7. Bring an unwrapped toy for a child. Meet at Walmart on Dell Range in Cheyenne at 10:00am. Head over to the David Romero Activity Center, 1316 Parsley Boulevard, at 11:30am and enjoy chili, desserts and fun. Contact John Arceniga at 307-632-9779 for more information.

VFW Post 11453

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

LCCC Fall Theatre Production

A single thoughtless comment can change everything. This November Laramie County Community College’s theatre program will present “Reasons to Be Pretty,” a comedy-drama that explores relationships, personal insecurities and society’s obsession with physical appearance. Performances are set for 7:00pm November 12-14 and 19-21 in the College Community Center Playhouse, 1400 East College Drive. To purchase tickets, visit lccc.wy.edu/theatretickets.

Marine Corps League Ball

The Marine Corps League Ball will be held Tuesday, November 10 at Little America, 2800 West Lincolnway. Happy hour begins at 5:30pm with dinner following. Chuck Gray will be a special guest. The featured speaker will be Active Duty Colonel Matt Zumo, ROTC Instructor at Colorado University. The ball is open to the public. Tickets are $75 and are available by calling Walt at 303-477-9534 or emailing wwise364@comcast.net.

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, November 14 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Musicians with any skill level and listeners are all welcome. Call or text Jerry at 307-369-3904 for information.

Luncheon and Cheyenne Crafters Club Sale

The First United Methodist Church, 108 East 18th Street, will be hosting the Cheyenne Crafter’s Club in Allison Hall on Friday and Saturday, November 13-14, 9:00am-3:00pm. The United Women in Faith will be serving lunch both days from 11:00am-1:00pm as a fundraiser for missions. Everyone is invited to come out and have a tasty lunch and find some unique, handmade Christmas treasures.

Girls on the Run Wyoming 2026 5K Celebration Run

The Celebration Run will be held on Saturday, November 14, at Central High School, Riske Field, 5500 Education Drive. Parking will be at Central High, lot off Hynds Boulevard, look for volunteers directing traffic. You can register on site the day of the run at 7:30am, but online registration is encouraged. The 5K Celebration run begins at 9:00am. For more information on how to register, please visit www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTR-Wyoming-Fall-2026-5K-Cheyenne.

Attention Shoppers!

Pick up your FREE copy of Trader’s 45th Annual Holiday Shopper inside the November 20th edition of Trader’s Shopper’s Guide. You can stop by the Trader’s office after November 20th and pick up a copy at 2021 Warren Avenue.

2026 Toys for Tots Make-Up Registration Day

The Toys for Tots make-up registration day is Saturday, November 14 from 10:00am-2:00pm, at LCSD#1 Administration Building, 2810 House Avenue (Warren Avenue at 28th Street). Families will need to bring the following documentation: DFS printout (even if you don’t receive assistance); proof of household income (current paystubs, child support, SSI, Social Security, etc.); proof of residency for Laramie County (current utility bill, rent receipt, etc.); state issued ID, driver’s license or military ID; children’s Social Security cards or birth certificates (all children ages birth to 14); legal guardianship paperwork if applicable. If you missed October registration please come register shopping spaces are limited! For further information contact Wendi Henderson, Laramie County Toys for Tots Coordinator at 678-215-7584.

Women’s Civic League Christmas House 2026

GFWC Women’s Civic League of Cheyenne presents Christmas House December 4-5, Friday 9:00am-7:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am-5:30pm at Hollowberry Manor, 821 East 17th Street. There will be highly curated, handmade gifts and baked goods. Ride the trolley from the tea room at The Asher Building, 500 West 15th Street. VIP Night will occur December 3 from 6:30pm-9:00pm for visitors over 21. Regular admission is $8 with kids 5 and under free. Tickets are available online or at the door. For more information, go online to www.WomensCivicLeagueCheyenne.com or on Facebook and Instagram #ChristmasHouse2026.

VFW 1881 Craft Show and Flea Market

FREE craft show and flea market. Get your shopping done and see the creativeness of the great vendors at the VFW 1881 craft show and flea market on Saturday, November 14, 9:00am-3:00pm at 2816 East 7th Street. There will be jewelry, crochet items, leather, license plates, bird houses and lots of unique items. Everyone is welcome to come and support the local Veterans. Lunch will be available. This craft show is in memory of Deloss Schaefer. Come and enjoy. Please call Suzie at 307-632-4053 with any questions.

Goshen County Living History Celebration 250

The Goshen County Living History Celebration 250 will celebrate the communities that make Goshen County home. The event will take place Sunday, November 22 at 2:00pm in the Fine Arts Auditorium of Eastern Wyoming College, 3200 West C Street, Torrington. Enjoy short living history segments tied to Goshen County communities. The event is presented by members of Goshen County Living History Celebration 250.

2026 Christmas Ornament Available

The Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board has announced the release of the board’s 2026 Christmas ornament featuring Cheyenne’s new water tank murals and the 250th birthday of the United States. All proceeds from the sales of the ornaments go to fund various Historic Preservation projects throughout the Cheyenne area. The ornaments are available at three locations and are in limited supply: the City of Cheyenne Planning and Development Department office at 2101 O’Neil Avenue in room 202, the Wyoming State Museum at 2301 Central Avenue and the Cheyenne Depot Museum at 121 West 15th Street. The ornaments are $25. For information about the Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board visit www.cheyennecity.org/chpb.

Arts Cheyenne

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.

TOPS Meeting

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.

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

Widows and Widowers Group Meeting

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.

Youth Alternatives Foster Grandparent Program

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.

St. Joseph’s Food Pantry

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.

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 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.

Volunteers Needed

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.

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.

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.

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.

His Word, Our Monday

Grow in faith. Discover truth. Live it out. Do you have to work Sunday? Are you looking for a less formal Sunday service? Would you like to discuss scripture? His Word, Our Monday might be the answer for you. Frontier United Methodist Church, 1888 East Four Mile Road, is hosting a Bible study every Monday 5:30pm-7:00pm. Enjoy Christian fellowship starting with a simple dinner followed by informal biblical discussion about the scripture and sermon provided each week.

Cheyenne Women Newcomers and Friends

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 information, contact Linda at 307-287-8724.

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.

Black Dog Animal Rescue Needs Fosters

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.

TOPS 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.

Join Common Sense Wyoming

Common Sense Wyoming is a non-partisan group focused on cost of living, housing, democracy, health insurance, Medicare for all, public lands, immigration, voting rights and local candidates. They meet Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, the room will vary, ask the librarians. Find them on Facebook and Substack. Come see if it’s a fit.