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.

Delta Kappa Gamma will collect used books through February 23 for their 41st Annual Used Book Sale. The preferred collection spot will be the sale site in the former Big Lots in Cheyenne Plaza, 3501 East Lincolnway, next to the Trampoline Park. Hours at this site will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm. Longer hours will be Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm. Collection boxes will be in Albertson’s at 5800 Yellowstone Road and 3355 East Pershing; Safeway at 700 South Greeley Highway; Gold’s Gym, 1616 East Pershing; Sprouts, 5214 Rue Terre; and the YMCA, 1426 East Lincolnway. If you are unable to deliver books, or have a large quantity, within a ten mile radius, call 307-630-3682 or 307-421-1755 for an appointment, leave a message. Books must be boxed or bagged for easy pick up and on a porch or in a garage. Books on CD, DVDs, games and puzzles are appreciated. Old text books, VHS tapes, condensed books and encyclopedias do not sell. Please recycle them elsewhere. The book sale is Saturday, March 1, 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, March 2, 9:00am-4:00pm. The second weekend is Saturday, March 8, 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, March 9, 9:00am-2:00pm at the former Big Lots in Cheyenne Plaza, 3501 East Lincolnway, next to Trampoline Park. If needed, a snow weekend will be March 15 and 16. The first weekend will have regular DKG prices. During the second weekend, customers buy a provided box for $10 on entry and may fill it.

Celebrate the 26th Annual Deep-Fried Taco Sale by indulging in one of the best taco plates, specially prepared for you by the women of St. Joseph’s CCW. The price is $10/plate, which includes two tacos, beans and rice or $4/single taco. To celebrate with your whole office and have your order delivered, you may place an order by 5:00pm, Thursday, February 27 or text your order to 307-640-7735, $50 minium on delivery orders. Pick up orders can be submitted by text at St.JoesTacos@outlook.com or by calling 307-634-1338. You may even stop by and enjoy them in their parish hall at 608 Evans, Tuesday, March 4, from 11:30am-6:30pm. Contact Nancy for more information at 307-634-1338.

The monthly chapter meeting of the Curt Gowdy Trout Unlimited Club will be held in the upstairs meeting room at Uncle Charlie’s, 6001 Yellowstone Road, at 6:30pm, Thursday, February 27. There will be a presentation on Still-Water fly fishing techniques by the Fort Collins Saint Peter’s Fly Shop.

Impact Ministries is having a Washington Day Dinner February 22, at 956 Maple Street in Wheatland, Wyoming. They will have guest speaker and author, Derrick Wilburn, Rocky Mountain Black Conservatives, “I Am Not Oppressed” Speaks Out Against Woke and CRT. Seating is limited. Doors open at 5:00pm. Meal provided, free will donation. Firearms raffle and silent auction. Call 307-735-4103 or 307-331-0603 for more information.

The Patten Creek Site is a prehistoric stone tool fabrication site in Platte County. Blake Griffin, Wyoming Military Department, Wyoming Army National Guard CFMO Senior Archeologist, will be presenting a program on February 27 at 6:00pm at the Hartville City Hall, 200 Main Street, Hartville, Wyoming. The site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1989. The program is free and open to the public. Sunrise Historic and Prehistoric Preservation Society, SHAPPS, dues are encouraged.

Cheyenne Recreation Division has announced that registration is now open for the Adult Co-Rec Dodgeball League. Early registration will continue until February 27, with late registration running from February 28 through March 13 with a $50 late fee added if space is available. All registration closes after March 13. The cost of the league is $180 per team. Individuals can also sign up at a cost of $40 per player. The season starts April 7 and will tentatively run until May 26. Each team is guaranteed eight games, to be played Monday evenings at the Beast Recreation Center. Registration forms and additional information can be found online at www.cheyennerec.org or in person at the Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Drive. Direct any questions to David Contreras at dcontreras@cheyennecity.org or by phone at 307-637-6425.

Promises with Cheyenne Women’s Connection and special speaker/author: Debra Moerke, Casper, Wyoming talking about her book “Murder, Motherhood and Miraculous Grace.” Plus Mike Kassel’s “They Made Us Many Promises” and music, with Kim and Tim Beauperz. Come to this special venue for the fantastic food and friends, Tuesday, March 11, from 9:30am-11:30am, at the CFD Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Avenue, $17/person, inclusive. Call Colette Johnson at 307-214-0874 or email colettejohnson87@gmail.com for more information and to make your reservation by March 5.

The Cheyenne City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the UDC Annual Review on Friday, February 21, at noon. An agenda for the meeting will be available at www.cheyennecity.org/minutesandagendas. The session is available to attend in-person in the Municipal Building Council Chambers, 2101 O’Neil Avenue, and will also be available to watch remotely, a Zoom link and information about watching remotely will be available at www.cheyennecity.org/ecm. No public comment will be taken during the work session and no other business will be conducted.

United Way of Laramie County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will offer Free Tax Preparation and electronic filing by appointment only. Please call 307-286-3059 on weekdays between 9:00am-2:00pm. You may leave a message outside these hours and your call will be returned the next business day. Tax Prep hours weekdays are 9:00am-2:00pm at various locations depending on the day. Locations include AARP State Office and Boost Center. Tax Prep hours at Laramie County Community College are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00pm-7:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Join Holy Trinity for the 10th Annual Spirits of Mardi Gras Tasting Event at Little America, 2800 West Lincolnway. The event benefits the Holy Trinity Youth Education Trust and Youth Scholarship Fund. There will be live music by WestRock, food, drinks, live and silent auctions and so much more. Spirits have been provided by Chronicles Distilling, Pine Bluffs Distilling, Jackson Hole Still Works, Vintages Handcrafted Wines and more. This year there will also be a Mocktail table for the Designated Drivers to enjoy the evening of food and live music. A VIP ticket will allow entry beginning at 5:30pm on March 1, general admission will be from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Tables are available for purchase. Tickets may be purchased from a Holy Trinity youth or online at form.jotform.com/242756217649163. This is a 21+ event open to the public.

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

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. They get together to share, learn, have fun and laughter. Once a month meeting days are insights shared by professionals on need to know issues. This local group goes on outings, tours and lectures. Please call Vicki at 307-631-9990 for more information on the Tuesday you prefer to start.

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.

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 2024-2025. 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.

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 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 Kiwanis Club of Cheyenne meets on Thursday at 12:00pm at Red Lion Hotel, 204 West Fox Farm Road in order to help children in need. For information on the Kiwanis Club of Cheyenne go online to CheyenneKiwanis.org.

Classic Car owners and enthusiasts will raise funds for local charities at the Sixth annual Charity Classic car show, “Cars, Cigars & Guitars-under the stars.” In 2024, over $50,000 was raised at the event and distributed amongst several local charities, all of Cheyenne. This year’s event will be held August 16 at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Exhibition Hall. Event hours are 3:00pm-8:00pm. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram or call George Mores at 307-630-2027.

Cheyenne LEADS Board of Directors is accepting nominations for three elected board seats. These members will serve on the Board of Directors for three years from April 2025 until March 2028. They are also looking for volunteers to sit on this year’s Nominating Committee, led by Board Vice-Chair Rich Bolkovatz. The committee will meet once in the coming months to select the nominees. If you are interested in nominating someone for a board seat or are interested in volunteering on the nominating committee, please contact Melissa Lightfoot at melissal@cheyenneleads.org or call 307-638-6000.

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

Come see and be a part of the Marine Corps League on the 2nd Thursday of every month, at the American Legion Post 6, 2001 East Lincolnway at 6:30pm.

Eagles Auxiliary #128 members meet at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 Thomes Avenue, 2nd and 4th Mondays, officers at 6:00pm, regular meeting 7:00pm.

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum’s 44th Annual Western Spirit Art Show and Sale will run from March 8 to April 19. The Opening Reception will be held on the evening of March 8 at the Museum, 4610 Carey Avenue and will open at 5:00pm for Museum members, followed by general admission at 6:00pm. Guests will enjoy a first look at the incredible artwork on display and more. During the reception, the Best in Show and Winners of each medium will be announced. Tickets for the Opening Reception will be available starting January 31 and can be purchased at the Museum or online. Artwork will be available for purchase both in person and online starting at the Opening Reception and continuing through April 19. For information or to explore the collection online, visit www.oldwestmuseum.org/spirit.

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.