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 CFD Old West Museum is excited to be hosting the Third Annual Murder Mystery Dinner, “Murder in the Roaring 20s.” The dinner will take place at the Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center, 204 West Fox Farm Road on May 17 at 5:30pm. Please call Amanda Marshall at 307-778-7289 or email amanda.marshall@oldwestmuseum.org.

The Cheyenne Youth Symphony will perform their spring concert at Little America, 2800 West Lincolnway, on Saturday, May 18, at 1:00pm. The concert, which is a fundraiser for the youth organization, includes a catered tea party and a silent auction. Cheyenne Youth Symphony is for all area students in grades 5-9 and has been a part of the Cheyenne community since 2000. For tickets, information about the youth symphony or to learn about how students can audition please email cheyenneyouthsymphony2020@gmail.com.

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 Joanne at 307-630-7396 leave message.

Cheyenne Audubon members invite local birders to help find as many birds as possible in the Cheyenne area on May 18. Birdwatchers can bird on their own or with the group starting at 6:30am at the parking lot in Lions Park between the Children’s Village, 616 South Lions Park Drive and the big picnic shelter. To join the group later and get a location update, or to report bird sightings if you don’t use eBird, please call count leader Grant Frost, 307-343-2024. The tally party will be held at 5:00pm, May 19, at Perkins Restaurant, 1730 Dell Range. For information, please go to the Cheyenne Audubon website, https://cheyenneaudubon.org/.

The Greater Cheyenne Greenway Spring Cleanup effort is scheduled through May 19. If anything has changed with contact information, Greenway segment preference, or if volunteers are unable to continue with the program, please contact Jeanie Shrednik, Greenway and Parks Planner, at 307-638-4379 or by email at jshrednik@cheyennecity.org. Participants should contact Greenway staff when their segment is complete and Greenway crews will pick up the filled bags from the side of the path. For information on the Greater Cheyenne Greenway and to view a Greenway map, visit www.cheyennecity.org/greenway.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held May 20. All panels are held at LCCC in the Center for Conferences, Room 130, 1400 East College Drive, start time is 6:30pm. Please arrive at 6:00pm 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 also interested in speaking for or being a part of the Impact Panel, please call 307-214-5444 to confirm the schedule.

Join the Prairie Garden Club as they enjoy a presentation from Kathy Shreve, Laramie County Master Gardener, on “How to plant seeds.” The meeting is held at the Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Thursday, May 23, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Free and open to the public.

“Operation Family,” an event to support military members and their loved ones will be held 6:00pm-9:00pm, May 23 at Little America, 2800 West Lincolnway. Laramie County Community College is hosting this inspiring event featuring former U.S. Air Force Captain Scott O’Grady. O’Grady, the keynote speaker, will recount his harrowing survival story that captured hearts across the nation. The event was created to support a new scholarship at LCCC specifically for military dependents seeking education at the college. Dinner, a silent auction and raffles will generate funds for families and loved ones of U.S. military service members. Resource tables will be present. Tickets for the event are available at lccc.wy.edu/events or by contacting Katie Cover at kcover@lccc.wy.edu or 307-778-1110.

Join voices for abused and neglected children with the CASA of Laramie County New Volunteer Orientation. As the need for supporting at-risk children continues to grow, this orientation offers an opportunity to be part of a solution as a CASA volunteer, playing a crucial role in advocating for at-risk children. Orientation will be held May 23, noon and 5:30pm. Receive information on making a positive difference in the lives of at-risk children, advocating for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Reserve your spot today at surbanek@casalc.org or call 307-222-1902 for more information.

In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, the Cheyenne Transit Program office will be closed and city buses will not run on Monday, May 27.

The Albin Rescue (Albin Ambulance) is having a fundraising event on May 25 at 6:00pm. They provide BLS ambulance service to northeast Laramie County as well as help neighboring services in Laramie County and western Nebraska. The event will be held at the Albin Community Center in Albin. The event will include a live auction and silent auction, as well as a dinner. The dinner will be $20 per person or you can purchase a table for 8 at $150. All proceeds will go to Albin Rescue.

Joy in the Journey, Family Discipleship Conference will be May 31 and June 1 at the North Christian Church, 2015 Tranquility Road. Refresh and be encouraged as a parent in the homeschool journey. Welcome Zan and Joe Tyler from South Carolina and Aby Rinella from Idaho to encourage you in keynote presentations and breakout sessions. Douglas Pietersma will present sessions for Special Needs learners as well as Homeschooling High School. Plus many informative vendor workshops. Vendors on site for curriculum, resources and services. Nursery available and child care on site up through age 4 with preregistration online at https://homeschoolwy.org/events/2024-homeschool-wyoming-convention.

The 38th Annual Chugwater’s Chili Cook-off and Roundup will take place June 15 at Staats Park, 321 3rd Street, Chugwater. There will be the chili cook-off, chili tasting, ninja course, bronc riding, old car show and vendors. There will be live music with Brennan Scott Greene, Sterling Drake, The Cowboy Killers as well as Kenny Feidler at the After Party Concert. For more information check out www.chugwaterchilicookoff.org.

The Widows and Widowers group would like to welcome new members who are needing to move on after the loss of their life partner. Get out of the house and form new friendships at their once a week Tuesday meetings, held in the public library at 2200 Pioneer Avenue. Meeting starts at 12:30pm. Group lunch twice weekly, once after Tuesday meeting and 2:00pm lunch on Sundays. Sharing, learning, fun and laughter. Once a month meeting days are insights shared by professionals on need to know issues. Local group outings, tours and lectures. It’s a good thing to have camaraderie, socialization and friendship in life. Call Vicki at 307-631-9990 for information on the Tuesday you prefer to start.

The DAV Guthrie Beck Chapter #2 monthly meeting is scheduled for June 3. Auxiliary meets from 6:00pm-7:00pm, DAV meets from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Check the Facebook page or call 307-634-9757 Commander Sherri to find out if a meeting has been cancelled. These events are open to all veterans and their families and are free to attend.

The 74th EHBC, Egbert, Hillsdale, Burns, Carpenter 74th Annual Alumni Dinner will be held at the Burns Elementary School, 604 East 4th Street, Burns, Saturday, June 8. Doors open at 3:30pm, dinner at 5:30pm. Alumni and guests are welcome. RSVP is appreciated. The dinner is always held the second Saturday in June. This year they will honor the Classes of 1974 and 2024. For information contact EHBC School Alumni Association c/o Carole Goertz, 2000 Road 142, Cheyenne WY 82009, 307-547-3423 or email cgoertz54@hotmail.com or contact EHBC School Alumni Association c/o Lee Bishop, 2087 Road 151, Burns WY 82053, 307-631-0919 or email rlbspd8@rtconnect.net.

The Sunrise Mine Guided Tour will take place Saturday, June 22. The Paleoindian Red Ochre Mine and Historic Town of Sunrise Tours are a three hour mine and town tour that leaves from Sunrise, Wyoming, approximately 2 miles east of Hartville, at 1:00pm. Gates are open at 11:00am. Lunch on site for a fee, please no credit cards. Proceeds benefit the Sunrise Historic and Prehistoric Preservation Society (SHAPPS). Reservations are not required. Wear old shoes, they will get stained red. For information call 307-331-8810.

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.

The Cheyenne 798 Toastmasters Club meets each Wednesday, at 6:00pm, at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. This is a nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective and confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about meetings or joining the club visit www.Cheyenne798.toastmastersclubs.org and follow @TCheyenne798 on Twitter, @Cheyenne798toastmasters on Instagram or Cheyenne 798 Toastmasters on Facebook.

After weeks of nominations, voting and deliberation, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum is proud to announce the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Darrell Diefenbach, Rick Eccli, Orval Epler, Rocky Garnett, Mary Hartman, Tad Herz, Dick Truitt, The Tuck Family, Chancey Williams. The 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will occur on Friday, September 6 at the Cheyenne Frontiers Days™ Headquarters, 1230 West 8th Avenue. More information on the Induction Ceremony will be available closer to the event. For information contact Curtis Olson, Registrar, 307-778-7236.

Think about becoming a Foster Grandparent before summer school starts or for the fall of 2024-2025 school year. Volunteers are needed to make a difference for the students in all of Laramie, Platte, and Goshen counties. The Office of Youth Alternatives Foster Grandparent Program is looking for tutor/mentors that are 55 years and older to work with children in a classroom setting that need extra support. Foster Grandparents make a difference in the lives of children in the community and earn an average of $350-$500/month with a non-taxable stipend, (some qualifications apply). Individuals interested in serving may call 307-637-6480 for more information. Register now!

Looking for a hiking buddy but don’t have time for a full time dog? Try fostering and show them what real love feels like! Black Dog Animal Rescue provides everything needed for a new foster dog, you just provide the love! Contact Black Dog Animal Rescue for more information at 307-514-4024 or bdar@bdar.org.

Grace United Methodist Church, 2950 Spruce, will host a free chair exercise class on Tuesdays at 10:00am. Please call 307-634-7472 for information.

The 15th Annual “Spring into Green” 5k Run and Walk is set for June 15 at Mylar Park. The race will begin at 8:00am and will follow the Dry Creek Greenway. Mylar Park is located off Seminoe Road north of Dell Range Boulevard. Participants are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle and water will be available at the 5k turnaround and the start/finish. Dogs on leashes are welcome as are strollers. Those participants should plan to start behind the pack. The Cheyenne Greenway Foundation puts on this race every year to fulfill its mission and raise funds for amenities on the Greenway that are not typically funded by the City. For more information www.cheyennegreenwayfoundation.org/spring-into-green.html. To register for the event go to www.raceentry.com/races/cheyenne-greenway-foundations-spring-into-green/2024/re gister.

The Greater Cheyenne Greenway Spring Cleanup effort is scheduled for three weekends this year, May 4 through May 19. Participants should wear boots or sturdy shoes, long pants and gloves for clean-up efforts. Greenway staff can provide trash bags and lightweight gloves upon request. If anything has changed with contact information, Greenway segment preference, or if volunteers are unable to continue with the program, contact Jeanie Shrednik, Greenway and Parks Planner at 307-638-4379 or by email at jshrednik@cheyennecity.org. Participants should contact Greenway staff when their segment is complete and Greenway crews will pick up the filled bags from the side of the path following the cleanup. For more information on the Greater Cheyenne Greenway and to view a Greenway map, visit www.cheyennecity.org/greenway.

Just ahead of the 2024 program start, My Front Door has opened the doors to the community and those thinking of applying for the program. My Front Door’s mission is to help low and moderate income working families who want to better their lives and the lives of their children by becoming first-time, self-sustaining homeowners. Clients receive financial literacy instruction in a group setting where materials, meals, and childcare are provided. This is followed by one-on-one counseling as participants work to repair credit, resolve debt, and create a plan to put them in a home. The organization provides home maintenance grants for clients after they buy a home to maintain or improve its value. They are guided every step of the way to homeownership and for five years after purchase. 2024 Albany County classes are limited to 10 families and are filling fast. Interested families should contact the office for a tour and to get an application. To learn more about My Front Door or to apply, visit www.myfrontdoor.org or contact Amy Phillips at 307-514-5831 or amy@myfrontdoor.org.

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.

The Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless is in need of blankets, comforters, sheets and neck ties. These items are used to make sleeping bags for the homeless population of Cheyenne. Deliver clean items to the Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless, 907 Campbell Avenue, 307-634-8499.

Do you have a dog that seeks attention, has good basic obedience skills and has no aggression issues? Then consider doing therapy work in the community with your dog. Please go to www.therapydogs.com, the website for Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Click on join and How to Become a Member. Follow the steps to become a member. When registered through ATD, coverage is available through their insurance while visiting the various medical facilities around town. They also have visits to the Laramie County Library for reading with the kids and other visits that are not medically oriented. Contact the local tester/observers to go through the registration process. Contact the local office at 307-432-0272 with questions or email office@therapydogs.com or visit them at 1919 Morrie Avenue.

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.