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 Youth Alternatives 55th Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet will be held Friday, May 8. Doors to the Laramie County Community College Pathfinder Building, 1400 East College Drive, open at 6:00pm until 9:00pm. Please RSVP to 307-637-6480 by May 1. The cost is $35 per person. Purchase and pick up your tickets at the Office of Youth Alternatives at 1328 Talbot Court. Dr. Michelle Aldrich will be the guest speaker.

There will be a Blue Grass Jam Session in the Willow Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Saturday, May 9 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Musicians and listeners are all welcome. Call or text Jerry at 307-369-3904 for information.

Get your shopping done and see the creativeness of the great vendors at the VFW 1881 craft show and flea market on Saturday, May 9, 9:00am-3:00pm at 2816 East 7th Street. There will be jewelry, crochet items, baked items 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.

Hope Through Trials event by Cheyenne Women’s Connection with speaker Lisa Edmonds of Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Lisa Baby it’s Time to Grow Up!” a victim of domestic violence, a homeless teen, the death of a child and a recent cancer diagnosis; Lisa has experienced it all. Also, a special feature from Darcy Guille of A True Western Heritage Experience: Nagel Warren Mansion and new music with Melanie Wiley. Come for fantastic food, friends and fun, Tuesday, May 12 from 9:30am-11:30am at Red Lion Inn, 204 Fox Farm Road. $18/person, all inclusive. Call Colette Johnson at 307-214-0874 or email colettejohnson87@gmail.com, for more information and to make your reservation by May 6.

The 2026 Cheyenne Mineral and Gem Show, hosted by Cheyenne Mineral and Gem Society, will be held May 16-17, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm at the Archer Complex Buildings M/K, south of Exit 370 on I-80, 6 miles east of Cheyenne. Admission is $3 per day. Children 12 and under are free. There will be jewelry, fossils, minerals, dealers, a silent auction, flint knappers and a kid’s area. For show information, contact Jan Shively at 509-953-0634.

Sign up for the Aloha Rodeo author talk and book signing on May 7 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the CFD Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Avenue. The event will include a one-hour talk with both authors of Aloha Rodeo, David Wolman and Julian Smith, followed by a book signing. Copies of Aloha Rodeo will be available for purchase at Chute10 Mercantile (will have extended hours for the evening). Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the Aloha Vaqueros exhibit during the event. RSVP at oldwestmuseum.org/event-­calendar/.

Stop by the indoor garage sale fundraiser at the Cheyenne Evangelical Free Church, 7006 North College Drive, on Saturday, May 16, 7:00am-noon. Proceeds will help their youth attend the EFCA Challenge Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

A pair of spring concerts at Laramie County Community College will showcase award-winning concert works, recognizable film music and jazz standards. The LCCC Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will perform their “And the Winner Is...” concert at 3:00pm on Sunday, May 3. The Chamber Orchestra will perform recognizable works and award-winning scores while the Wind Ensemble will perform selections from composers who won major honors and also wrote for band. The “Spring Jazz Showcase” is set for 7:00pm Wednesday, May 7 and will feature a mix of big band energy, jazz standards and featured performers. Both concerts will be in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, located at 1400 East College Drive and are free and open to the public.

Enjoy a night of dancing at the Cheyenne Dance Club Fundraiser on May 9 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at the American Legion Post 6, 2001 East Lincolnway. Event includes pre-dance lesson with admission from 6:00pm-7:00pm, live music from Rusty Chaps, silent auction and cash bar. Advance tickets $25 or $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit the mission and vision of Big Band Music and Ballroom Dancing. For additional information, call 307-630-6093 or email Chydanceclub@gmail.com.

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.

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.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is offering two free Stop the Bleed classes to help community members gain lifesaving skills and make Laramie County safer. Participants will learn why hemorrhage control is critical and will be trained in three techniques to help prevent life-threatening blood loss. May 20, 6:00pm at Pine Bluffs Town Hall, 215 Main Street, will be the first class. The second class will be May 21, 5:30pm-6:30pm at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, 214 East 23rd Street, in meeting rooms C and D. Pre-register by calling 307-633-7167 or emailing kori.bechtle@crmcwy.org. Walk-ins are welcome.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held May 18. 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, to include guests of those required to attend, are welcome free of charge. If LCCC is closed due to weather, the panel will be cancelled.

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.

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.

Are you looking for a way to spend some time with your furry friend and volunteer in the community? If your dog loves to be loved on then look into doing therapy dog visits. It is a win win for everyone and the best attention your dog has ever had. Go to www.therapydogs.com, click on “Join” and follow the steps to become a member of Alliance of Therapy Dogs. With registration/certification you are covered with liability insurance while doing any of the many visits that are scheduled for each month. There are new venues for reading programs for the kids to read to the dogs at LCCC, Boys and Girls Club and the Laramie County Library. Stress relief programs are special visits at LCCC and UW once a month too. Contact the office at 307-432-0272 if you have questions.

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.

The last Cheyenne Winter Farmers’ Market for the season runs 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.

The X-JWC is looking for fun people who want to support their community while making friends and volunteering. The X-Junior Women’s Club (X-JWC), a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, meets monthly on the first Tuesday of every month at the Red Lion Hotel, 204 West Fox Farm Road, 11:30am-2:00pm. X-JWC is dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. If you are interested in finding out more and/or attending a monthly meeting, please contact Kathleen at 307-421-4496 or Bev at 307-634-4483.

Cheyenne South High School Cross Country is hosting the Screaming Chicken Relay Race on Saturday, June 13 at the North Cheyenne Community Park, 3200 Mynear Street, check in at 7:00am. This is a timed race. Registration is $15 as an individual runner (meet your team at sign in), $60 for a team of 4 runners and participants must be at least a 6 year old runner. Register online at raceentry.com by Wednesday, June 10. Choose your race: #1 ‘I Don’t See YOU Running!’ 16+ minutes, #2 ‘Aight’ under 16 minutes or #3 ‘In It To Win It’ under 12 minutes. For more information, contact Iratterree­@gmail.com or 307-920-9258.

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.

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.

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 2026 summer school. 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 City of Cheyenne closed the southern portion of Kiwanis Community Park, located off East Pershing Boulevard on April 1 for seasonal wildlife protection. The southern section will reopen to the public on July 15. The closed area contains a large pond which provides valuable habitat for many species of wildlife and is especially important to many species of waterfowl. Spring through early summer is a critical time of year for these species as they are nesting and raising their young. The northern portion of the site will remain open to the public from sunrise to sunset and is accessible from the park’s main parking lot. Pets must be kept on leash and pet waste picked up and disposed of. Visitors are also asked to pack out all trash and to make sure they and their pets do not harass the wildlife or nearby livestock.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you are a resource for veterans and active duty military, 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. The Cubical is open Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information please call 307-514-0035 or send an email to veteransrockchey@gmail.com.

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.

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

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.