Issue for the week of November 21, 2025
Our Community

Weeks of November 21-December 7

The following articles are for the weeks of November 21-December 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.

Trader’s Early Deadline for the Holiday Issue

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, Trader’s Shopper’s Guide’s deadline for the Friday, November 28 issue of Trader’s will be Tuesday, November 25 at 4:00pm. Trader’s will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Veterans’ Rock Community Cubical is Now Open

If you are a resource for veterans and active military duty, this is an opportunity to assist the military population. They are asking all businesses and agencies whether financial, legal, employment, medical, therapeutic, recreational, inspirational and/or just plain helpful to sign up for a day a month or just one time to be in Community Cubical offering your expertise. They are open Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. Please call for more information 307-514-0035 or veteransrockchey@gmail.com.

Cheyenne Artists Guild: Holiday Art and Gift Show

The Cheyenne Artists Guild Art in the Park presents ‘The Spirit of Art’ with ‘Photos with Santa’ on November 22. Hours are Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm and Wednesday-Friday, 11:30am-4:30pm. There is artwork dating from 1923-2009 from some talented local artists and some past famous ones. Stop by 1701 Morrie Avenue, Holliday Park or call 307-632-2263 for more information on Santa.

Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church

Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church Bazaar and Craft Show will be held November 22, 9:00am-3:00pm at 2602 Deming Boulevard. Lunch will be served 11:00am-2:00pm, baked goods will be sold and tickets for a large gift basket will be available.

The Holiday Market

Downtown Torrington on 21st and Main Street is having their Holiday Market on Friday November 21 from 7:30am-5:30pm and Saturday, November 22, 8:00am-2:00pm with vintage items, decor, gifts and more.

The Historic Governors’ Mansion’s Open House

Tinsel Through Time Victorian Christmas will be opening Saturday, November 22 at 4:00pm-7:00pm with a Reception to decorate the entryway, explore the mansion and enjoy refreshments. Exhibit to follow until December 20, Tuesdays-Saturdays from 9:00am-5:00pm with the exception of extended hour nights. Exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, please call the Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion at 307-777-7878, Facebook at Historic Governors’ Mansion or visit the Mansion at 300 East 21st Street.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held November 24. 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. 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 interested in speaking for or being a part of the Impact Panel, please call 307-214-5444 to confirm the schedule. 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, to include guests of those required to attend, are welcome free of charge.

Silent Witness March

A Silent Witness March will be held Monday, November 24, starting at 12:00pm to remember women who were killed by acts of domestic violence. The march will gather at 11:45am, with participants walking from the Wyoming Supreme Court Building, 2301 Capitol Avenue, to the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. The public is invited to participate in the solemn event. Family and friends of the victims will have the opportunity to share their memories of the victims. Their silhouettes and a brief account of their deaths will be displayed in the hallway of the Laramie County Library until December 9. For information contact Jennica Fournier at jennicafournier@gmail.com or the Zonta Club of Cheyenne at Zonta.Cheyenne@gmail.com.

Cheyenne Transit Program Holiday Closure

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Cheyenne Transit Program office will be closed and city buses will not run on Thursday or Friday November 27 and November 28.

Old West Holiday in Downtown Cheyenne

Deck the Avenue featuring the community wreath dedication and hanging along Capitol Avenue begins with Santa’s grand debut during the Christmas Parade officially kicking off a month of holiday fun on Saturday evening at dark on November 29. For the full schedule, passport download and event updates, visit www.OldWestHoliday.com. Stay tuned for all the fun events in December.

Citizens of Cheyenne Warriors and Friends

The Circle of Citizens Cheyenne Warriors and Friends is hosting a Town Hall in the Cottonwood Room of the Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue on November 29 from 10:00am-12:00pm. All are welcome!

The 23rd Renaissance Christmas Festival

King of Glory Lutheran Church, 8806 Yellowstone Road, will be having an evening of music and merrymaking, celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with wassail, a light meal and dessert, Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6 at 7:00pm. Admission is free, reservations are required, please call 307-632-1247.

Peace and Joy

Receive peace and joy with Cheyenne Women’s Connection and Their Very Own Speaker, Carol Stearns, with “Enjoying the Rollercoaster Ride.” Special feature of Alexis Pratt from the Historic Governors’ Mansion with Christmas Foods and Flavors of the Past and Christmas Music with Knute and Patty Holian. Come for the fantastic food, friends and fun on Tuesday, December 9 from 9:30am-11:30am at Red Lion Inn, 204 Fox Farm Road. Call Colette Johnson at 307-214-0874 or email colettejohnson87@gmail.com for information and to make your reservation by December 3.

2025 Christmas Ornament Available

The Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Christmas ornament. All proceeds from the sale go to fund various Historic Preservation Board projects. Each of the annual ornaments are individually numbered and are available at the Wyoming State Museum at 2301 Central Avenue and at the Cheyenne Depot Museum at 121 West 15th Street. Ornaments are $25 each and supplies are limited.

2026 Calenders Available

The Wyoming Historical Society has 2026 Calenders for sale, $15 each, a non-profit donation. Calendars display historic photos that support the annual theme. Please call Scott at 307-217-2810 for information.

Holiday Gift Wrapping

This year’s gift-wrapping proceeds will benefit CRMC Volunteer Grant Projects. They will be centrally located in the Frontier Mall at 1400 Dell Range Boulevard, December 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23 from 12:00pm-6:00pm and December 24, 10:00am-4:00pm.

Free Tax Help Volunteers Needed for VITA

The United Way of Laramie County is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides free tax preparation for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes, seniors, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers. Volunteers receive IRS-certified training and can serve as Greeters or Tax Preparers. Training begins Saturday, December 7, with flexible shifts available Monday through Saturday, including evening hours. To learn more or sign up, contact United Way of Laramie County at 307-638-8904 extension 115 or vita@unitedwayoflaramiecounty.org.

Christmas House 2025

The GFWC Women’s Civic League of Cheyenne Christmas House 2025, ’Tis the Season, will take place at 5002 Horizon Loop on December 5-6, Friday 9:00am-7:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm. Tour the Home and shop until you drop. Park free and ride the Trolley to Christmas House at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5101 Dell Range Boulevard. Tickets are can be purchased at the Tea Room at Our Savior Lutheran Church, online at memberPlanet.com/events/gfwcwclc/christmashouse2025 or at the house.

Holiday Fest ’25, the 34th Annual Craft Show

Alta Vista School, 1514 East 16th Street, is having their yearly fundraiser for the Alta Vista PTO on Saturday, December 6, 9:00am-3:00pm with over 40 booths with unique crafts, jewelry, knitting, Legos, food and so much more.

Christmas, Jewelry and Bake Sale

Saint Mary’s Cathedral Guild is hosting a Christmas, jewelry and bake sale on December 6-7, Saturday 10:00am-7:30pm and Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm at the Cathedral of Saint Mary, Hartmann Hall, 100 West 21st Street. There will be raffle items and more. Proceeds benefit Saint Mary’s School and Funeral Ministry. Proceeds from the Bake sale go to constructing a school for Father Dominic’s Order, Priests of the Holy Spirit.

Ho-Ho-Holiday Cheer Returns Spirit of Giving

Laramie County Events is announcing Free Christmas events at the Archer Complex, 3801 Archer Parkway, during the December holiday season with family-friendly events. The schedule is: Coat and Winter Wear Drive, benefitting the youth, December 1-20, Breakfast with Santa, Saturday December 20, Indoor drive-in movie featuringnm ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ on Saturday, December 20. Families MUST register online for Breakfast with Santa at www.laramiecountyevents.com/spirit for either the 8:30am or the 10:00am session, seats are limited to 250 per session. Indoor Drive-In movie is limited to 60 vehicles, please register yours. No registration required for walk-ins in the blanket/lawn-chair seating area. Doors open at 6:00pm, movie starts at 7:00pm. Complimentary popcorn and Pepsi drinks available.

K9s 4 Mobility Needs Volunteers

K9s 4 Mobility is looking for volunteers to raise and train puppies from 8 weeks to one year of age that have the potential to become Assistance Dogs. K9s 4 Mobility will provide all the food, healthcare and a majority of the supplies needed. Training classes, one on one training and support are also provided. Volunteers may choose to co-raise with another individual or family. Choose to make a difference in the life of someone else! Visit www.k9s4mobility.org or email info@k9s4mobility.org Contact Michelle at 307-222-9597 for information.

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

Animal Foster Care Needed

Cheyenne Animal Shelter has 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.

Volunteers Needed

The Cheyenne Therapeutic Equestrian Center is in need of volunteers for the riding season. All positions available and prior horse experience is not necessary. The only requirement is friendly smiles and a great attitude. If you are interested in working with horses, people with special needs and veterans then this is the opportunity for you! Call the office at 307-432-2585.

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 for the school year 2025-2026. Foster Grandparents make a difference! Earn an average of $300 per month in a non-taxable stipend. Individuals interested call 307-637-6480.

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.

Volunteering Opportunity at the State Museum

Are you interested in Wyoming history and telling others? The Wyoming State Museum is looking for volunteers to serve at the Welcome Desk to greet visitors and provide information about the museum, Cheyenne and Wyoming. The museum is open from Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-4:30pm, morning or afternoon shifts are available. To learn more, contact Elisabeth at 307-275-4018.

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.

Bowl for Jason’s Friends Foundation

The 1st Annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026 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 for the whole family, serving 178 families throughout Wyoming with 29 families in the Cheyenne area. Relying solely on grants, private donations and the success of this bowling event, form a 5-person fundraising team and 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.

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.

Registration Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League

The City of Cheyenne Recreation Division is announcing that registration for the 2026 Co-Rec Adult Volleyball League is open through late registration: November 21-December 4. League season is January 12, 2026-March 2026. Registration and information links online at: https://cheyennerec.org/cheyenne-recreation-division/ or to Harley Tekerman at 307-637-6408.

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.

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.

Downtown’s City Striping Project

Property owners, businesses and visitors to downtown Cheyenne are invited to provide feedback on a recent pilot project that striped parallel and diagonal parking spaces in a four-block area from Lincolnway to 18th Street and Carey Avenue to Central Avenue, as well as 17th Street from Central to Warren. The City is asking for feedback about the striped spaces and if additional spaces should be striped throughout the downtown area. The survey is available on the Connect Cheyenne website and directly at www.cheyennecity.org/stripingsurvey. The survey will be open until Friday, December 12, 2025.