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.

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.

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.

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

The Cheyenne Artwalk takes place on the first Friday of each month from 5:00pm-8:00pm. There are various locations and featured artists. Please visit cheyenneartwalk.com for full details.

Registration for Girl’s Recreational Fast Pitch Softball runs through April 10. A $25 late fee will be added to the $65 registration until April 10. Practices begin May 12 and the regular season starts June 2. Registration can be completed online at www.cheyennerec.org or in person at the Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Drive. Contact Harley Tekerman at 307-637-6408 or htekerman@cheyennecity.org with questions or for more information.

A Bunco Tournament will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 2950 Spruce Drive, Grace Hall on Saturday, March 29, 12:30pm-5:00pm. There will be cash prizes and door prizes. Proceeds go to First Responders. Please call Jan at 307-221-0765 with any questions.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held March 31. 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.

There will be a Bluegrass Jam at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave on April 5 starting at 1:00pm-3:00pm. Contact Jerry Sullivan at 307-369-3904 for information.

There will be a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, March 29 at 2:00pm at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, hosted by Legislator Johnson HD 8, Brown HD 41 and Lucas HD 43 from the Wyoming Conservative Legislators. Come with your questions and hear about the legislative session that just ended. What bills do you have questions about? Decorum a must.

Cheyenne Audubon members are inviting the public to join them on a free birdwatching trip Saturday, March 29 to Table Mountain Wildlife Habitat Management Area to see sandhill cranes return to their nighttime roosting area after feeding in the grain fields. The trip is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. They are leaving at 3:00pm from Lions Park, from the parking lot south of the Children’s Village, South Lions Park Drive. Please register with Grant Frost, 307-343-2024. For information about what to wear, what to bring and further details go to https://cheyenneaudubon.org/.

Cheyenne Women’s Connection and Special Speaker/Feature: Joan Vidlak will present the talk “Life...What an Adventure” as a mother of 6 daughters; Yes, What an Adventure! Plus: Joan talks about the history of “Aprons Through the Ages” and Special Music with Christina Norris. Come for food and friends on Tuesday, April 8 from 9:30am-11:30am. They are back at the Red Lion Inn at 204 Fox Farm Road. Please call Colette Johnson at 307-214-0874 or email colettejohnson87@gmail.com for information and to make a reservation by April 2.

Cheyenne Harmony Chorus is looking for new members. They will hold a New Member Drive at the Laramie County Library Cottonwood Room at 2200 Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, April 5 from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. They meet weekly on Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Grace United Methodist Church at 2950 Spruce Drive. Go to cheyenneharmony.org for more information or email cheyenneharmonychorus@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.

The FRA is a non-profit U.S. military and veterans organization chartered by the U.S. Congress that represents the interests of all members of the combat maritime services: The Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps, both veterans and active duty personnel. In addition to organizing events, members provide assistance at VA hospitals and clinics. The organization promotes “Americanism and Patriotism” through its essay contest and in Cheyenne they are one of the primary sponsors of Toys for Tots. If you would like to know more about the FRA stop by the VFW Post 1881, 2816 East 7th Street, Saturday, April 5, 10:00am-2:00pm as the local branch will be hosting an Open House.

Laramie County Master Gardeners (LCMG) is sponsoring a workshop on Permaculture Design on Saturday morning April 19 from 9:00am-12:00pm, with check-in at 8:30am. Learn sustainable design principles for your outdoor space, including a fun and engaging hands-on activity. The workshop will be conducted by Kelly Bull, a well known regional expert and speaker on Permaculture. The workshop will be held at LCCC Center for Conferences and Institutes Building - Room 130, 1400 East College Drive. Register on the LCMG website https://www.lcmg.org.

Save the date for an evening of fun and appreciation as Laramie County 4-H and Wyoming National Guard host the Month of the Military Child on April 8 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Laramie County Community College in the Pathfinder Building at 1400 College Drive. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the festivities and show support for military families in the community.

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.

The 3rd Annual Big Bunco Game will be Saturday, April 12th at the Moose Club, 1019 South Greeley Highway from 12:00pm-2:00pm. $15 per person includes a 50/50 raffle and Door Prizes. Doors open at 11:00am. Arrive early to enjoy snacks and desserts. Proceeds will be given to Safehouse and Cheyenne Animal Shelter.

Viet Nam Vets Legacy Vets MC Hell on Wheels Chapter, WY fundraiser is April 26, at 12:00pm will be at the American Legion Post 6, 2001 E. Lincolnway, with proceeds from the event going towards Veterans causes and local organizations devoted to Veteran’s Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health. There will be: Merchandise vendors, a silent auction, raffle items, door prizes and 50/50 raffle along with food trucks. For more information, contact Buddha, 307-286-4939 or any Hell on Wheels Chapter VNVLV MC Member.

Southeast Wyoming Chapter #100 of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will hold their annual banquet on Friday, April 25 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center, 1530 West Lincolnway, doors open at 5:00pm. For information or tickets go to rmef.org/events or call Paula Klaus-Crozier at 970-200-3003.

Meet the Easter Bunny and participate in an Easter Egg Hunt, plus shop on Saturday, April 19 from 9:00am-3:00pm at 327 South Main Street in Burns. Raffle proceeds benefit the Laramie County Fire Department #6. For more information contact Makersmarketvendor@gmail.com.

Alliance of Therapy dogs is in need of volunteers. Sharing your dog with those who can no longer have one is a special kind of volunteering. Teams have many facilities in Cheyenne to visit on a weekly basis with day, evening and weekend opportunities. Please go to www.therapydogs.com to apply to become a therapy dog volunteer. Please email office@therapydogs.com or call 307-432-0272 for additional information.

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.

An opportunity for crafters and vendors will occur on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Frontier United Methodist Church, 1888 East Four Mile Road to participate in a gift selection day. Mother’s Day is only 2 weeks away from the event. Tables are 8’ for $25 or two 8’ for $40. Please text Jan at 307-630-9100 with your full name, cell phone number, mailing address and email address to receive detailed information.

Get ready Cheyenne! Superday 2025 is right around the corner, bringing a full day of fun, fitness and community celebration on Saturday, June 28 from 10:00am-4:00pm at Lions Park, 789 South Lions Park Drive. Applications for vendors, including food vendors are available at www.cheyennerec.org/superday-2025. Registration to enter races and tournaments at Superday is also now open at www.cheyennerec.org/superday-2025.

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.

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.

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 Alliance of Therapy Dogs is looking for more teams to serve Cheyenne and the surrounding area. They have a very busy schedule with many different opportunities for everyone and their dogs to bring smiles and joy to many, many people! Please go to www.therapydogs.com, click on “How to Become a Member” and get the registration process started. A working dog is a happy dog and this type of volunteering gives you and your dog true quality time together.

The Cheyenne Shrine Club, in the Memory of Tom Tammen, is asking for donations of pull tabs from aluminum cans. After being recycled, the funds generated will go to the Cheyenne Shrine Club Travel Fund which is used solely to send Shrine Kids and parents to either Salt Lake City or to one of 21 other Shrine Hospitals that perform orthopedic, burn or cleft palate care. For more information, contact Diane Tammen at 307-638-3341, or drop off your tabs at Underwood Flowers, 2121 Central Avenue.

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 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 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.

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum’s 44th Annual Western Spirit Art Show and Sale will run through April 19. Artwork will be available for purchase both in person and online continuing through April 19. For more information or to explore the collection online, visit www.oldwestmuseum.org/western-spirit.