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 magic of the holidays illumination of the tropical garden’s “Conservatory of Lights” has begun at 710 South Lions Park Drive. Get into the spirit of the season Tuesdays through Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays and some holidays. Registration is required online at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/cheyenne-botanic-gardens. For more information call 307-637-6396.

Saddle up for a holly jolly season as Old West Holiday returns to downtown Cheyenne, bringing festive charm and western flair to Wyoming’s capital city. Highlights include: Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Santa’s Horses at the Stables, Letter Writing to Santa, Pony Express Pick-up, Running of the Santas and Santa Send-off at the Airport. Dates included are Saturdays, December 6, 13 and 20 and Sunday, December 21. For the full schedule, passport download and event updates, visit www.OldWestHoliday.com.

Come join the fun at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 Thomes Avenue, Saturday, December 6 at 6:00pm until midnight! Potluck dinner, bring a side to share. Music provided by DJ Phil. See you there!

The Cheyenne Artists Guild Art in the Park presents ‘The Spirit of Art’. 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.

Tinsel Through Time Victorian Christmas will be open 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, 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.

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 2025-2026 School Year. Foster Grandparents make a difference in the lives of children in our 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 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 6, 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.

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.

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. Call for more information 307-514-0035 or veteransrockchey@gmail.com.

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 can be purchased at the Tea Room at Our Savior Lutheran Church, online at memberPlanet.com/events/gfwcwclc/christmashouse2025 or at the house.

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.

The Cowboy Christmas Market will take place December 6-7, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm at the Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway.

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.

The Laramie County Community College’s Music Department will host the eighth annual Holiday Collage concert, a celebration of the season’s music and traditions, at 3:00pm December 7 in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium on LCCC’s Cheyenne Campus, 1400 East College Drive. The event is free and open to the public. The concert features performances from the Cheyenne Brass Band, Collegiate Chorale, Vocal Cantorei, Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra.

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.

TOPS Chapter 117 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet Thursday, December 11 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.

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, 21and 23 from 12:00pm-6:00pm and December 24, 10:00am-4:00pm.

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.

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 includes Coat and Winter Wear Drive benefitting the youth in the Laramie County School District, December 1-20, Breakfast with Santa, Saturday December 20, Indoor drive-in movie featuring ‘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.

Come and see the creativeness of the great vendors at the VFW 1881 craft show and flea market on Saturday, December 13 from 9:00am-3:00pm at 2816 East 7th Street. In addition to the craft show, Santa will be there from 11:00am-2:00pm and they are doing a raffle for two Bronco/Charger tickets with the drawing at 1:30pm. Tickets are $20 each. There will be jewelry, crochet items, leather and lots of unique items. Everyone is welcome to come, enjoy and support the local Veterans. Lunch will be available. Call Suzie at 307-632-4053 with any questions.

A Celtic Christmas Celebration by Joseph M. Martin will be presented by the First United Methodist Church Orchestra and Chancel Choir on Sunday, December 14 at 8:30am and 10:00am at 108 East 18th Street. Come and experience a beautiful retelling of the Christmas Story through music and word! For information, please call 307-632-1410.

A Community Volunteer Fair will be held January 10 from 11:00am-3:00pm at Laramie County Senior Services, 4100 East Pershing Boulevard. This event will feature 30+ volunteer opportunities. Local organizations will be on-site to help attendees get involved and make an impact in the community. Don’t miss this chance to find the perfect volunteer role that fits your passion and schedule. For more information, please contact ashlie@cheyennehabitat.org.

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.

Black Dog Animal Rescue needs fosters! Remind them what home feels like! Please sign up on bdar.org/fosters or email amira@bdar.org with any questions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.