Due to renovation-in-progress of the Joanne Fabrics location in the Frontier Mall, the book sale will be late this year. Delta Kappa Gamma will send out notice as soon as there is a guaranteed start date. Collection of used books will be about one month before the sale. Check the website at https://www.dkgupsilon.org/booksale, look up DKG Upsilon Cheyenne on Facebook or Instagram or call 307-369-1862, 307-421-1755 or 307-630-3682 please leave a message.

The Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, will be hosting their 43rd Annual Glass Art Celebration Show from Tuesday, February 3 through Saturday, March 28 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in the 2nd floor gallery. Explore an inspiring collection of handcrafted glass art with many pieces available for purchase. Pre-registration is required, cost is $50. For more information contact the website at info@botanic.org.

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.

Visit Cheyenne announces the return of Winter Knights of Cheyenne on Saturday and Sunday, February 14-15 at the Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway. The indoor winter Renaissance faire transforms Valentine’s weekend into a celebration of chivalry, steel and spectacle and is proudly presented by Dr. Elsey’s. The event features the nationally acclaimed Knights of Valour, known for their extreme full-contact jousting, alongside the Colorado Wardens, performing authentic sword fighting demonstrations. Events include an artisan marketplace, themed food and drink, costumed performers and interactive attractions perfect for families and couples alike. The Nobles’ Feast will be Saturday evening, tickets are sold separately from general admission. For schedules, updates and festival details visit cheyenne.org/winterknights.

The co-rec volleyball program for boys and girls in grades 3-6 is open for late registration until Thursday, January 29, registration fee is $25 and will close after January 29. Limited spots remain. Practices will begin March 9 at The Beast Facility, 2900 Sunflower Road, with games starting April 4. Coaches also needed. To register, stop by the Kiwanis Community House at 4603 Lions Park Drive or go online to www.cheyennerecreation.org. Questions can be directed to Harley Tekerman at 307-637-6408 or htekerman@cheyennecity.org.

Celebrate opening night at the Opening Reception on Saturday March 7, 5:00pm for members, 6:00pm for non-members at the Cheyenne Frontier Day’s Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Avenue. This show brings together over 100 artists and features more than 240 works of art, including 60 miniature artworks. From watercolor to bronze, the incredible variety and talent on display make this the art event of the season. Also, there is a Western Art Seminar on Saturday, March 7, from 9:00am-2:30pm. This seminar is a great opportunity for professional development and networking, tickets include breakfast and lunch and go on sale Saturday, January 31st at oldwestmuseum.org.

Tuition costs for a limited number of active or former military members and eligible family members seeking commercial driver license training will be covered by a new federal grant at Laramie County Community College, 1400 East College Drive, for up to 15 eligible participants. LCCC’s Commercial Driver’s License program combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training. Go to lccc.wy.edu/CDL or contact James Drudge, Transportation and Diesel Training manager at jdrudge@lccc.wy.edu or 307-432-1637 for information. The grant information, awarded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, is available at transportation.gov.

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.

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.

Enjoy a cozy afternoon indoors Saturday, January 24 at 1:30pm-3:30pm in The Shane Smith Conservatory building at the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, with friends or loved ones while designing your very own custom wine glasses. No experience is needed, choose from a curated selection of designs or create something entirely your own. Cost is $25 and includes all materials to paint 2 wine glasses, pre-registration is required, non-refundable. All sales are final! For registering for classes, information on becoming a member, making a donation or the many varied enrichment classes or events, visit the website at info@botanic.org.

AHEPA Cowboy Chapter 211 Community Charity Event is hosting the 7th annual charity classic car show, ‘Cars, Cigars and Guitars - under the stars’ event Saturday, August 15 in Cheyenne to raise funds for local charities. If your group or charity would like to be considered as a charity partner in this year’s event, please go to the website carscigarsguitars.com and complete the online CC&G Charity application form and submit by January 31 for consideration. For more information, see the event’s website or call George Mores, Chairperson at 307-630-2027.

Come join a cooking demo and kitchen garden chat at the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive with Willi Galloway, author, gardener and Cheyenne native on Tuesday, January 27 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. A cooking demonstration from her new cookbook, Veggies for Breakfast, inspiration for growing and cooking vegetables you can use right away, tips for meal prepping healthier breakfasts along with lunch and dinners. Pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited. Cost is $5. For more information and registration visit the website info@botanical.org.

Cheyenne Women’s Connection and Speaker, Jan Wetterlund, with “Life’s Rollercoaster Ride!’ and special feature “Lights on Bright” with Nancy Reno on breast cancer awareness, music with Nancy McKenzie and Company. Come for the fantastic food, friends and fun event Tuesday, February 10, 9:30am-11:30am at Red Lion Inn, 204 Fox Farm Road, $18 per person inclusive. Please call Colette Johnson at 307-214-0874 or email colettejohnson­87@gmail.com for more information and to make your reservations by February 4.

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.

Laramie County DUI Victim Impact Panel will be held January 26. 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 www.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.

The Southeast Wyoming Estate Planning Council invites professionals in the area to consider becoming a member. The SEWEPC is made up of dedicated professionals in the legal, accounting, financial services, trust and foundation professions working with clients to help them with their estate planning needs. Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Everyone has an estate, and they want to be able to dispose of their “things” according to their wishes. The Council helps bring different disciplines together for the common good of the client. Meetings are held monthly September-May, the last Tuesday of the month, at noon at the Metropolitan, 1701 Carey Avenue, unless otherwise announced at hosted location. Each meeting features a top speaker and membership provides more exposure. Learn more about both estate planning services and membership at sewepc.org.

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

The Adult Co-Rec Dodgeball program is a co-ed recreational league with a team of six with at least one female member. The Adult Cornhole League is a team of two. Registration for both leagues is open now through Thursday, February 26. Late registration open from February 27 through March 12 with a $50 late fee, registration closes March 13. Registration forms and information can be found online at www.cheyennerecreation.org or in person at the Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Drive. Questions for the Dodgeball League can be directed to David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org. Questions for the Cornhole League can be directed to Andrew Coe at 307-773-1044 or acoe@cheyennecity.org.

The 17th annual “Wake Up to Heart Health” event will be on Saturday, February 7 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Blue Community Events Center, 2401 East Pershing Boulevard. Learn about heart health, prevention and lifesaving response skills. A light breakfast and heart healthy lunch will be provided. Registration is $25 with proceeds supporting the purchase of an automated external defibrillator for the community. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Anub John, an interventional cardiologist, who will discuss primary and secondary prevention, provide insight into cardiac arrest and highlight the critical role of CPR and early defibrillation. Registration is available online at cheyenneregional.org/wakeup or by calling 307-633-7667.

The Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless, a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving our homeless community, is in need of volunteers at The Welcome Mat on Fridays and Saturdays for meals, kindness and help where it is needed at 907 Campbell Avenue. Contact Christie at wyhomeless.org or 307-421-2787.

The 1st Annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends will be held Saturday, March 7 to support Wyoming families battling childhood cancer. The annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends is the largest and only fundraising event and it makes a powerful difference in the lives of Wyoming families facing the unimaginable. They help cover expenses such as travel, household bills, groceries, medical insurance deductibles and mental health support for the whole family. They currently serve 178 families throughout Wyoming with 29 families in the Cheyenne area. They rely solely on grants, private donations and the success of this bowling event. To form a 5-person fundraising team call Jason’s Friends at 307-235-3421 or go online to jasonsfriends.org/bowl to reserve your time to bowl and for more information.

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.

Could you use a little extra cash? You can earn a tax-free stipend while visiting people in need! Potential income $240-$640 per month depending on number of hours you volunteer. Are you 55 or older? On a fixed income? Have at least 15 hours a week to volunteer? Have a desire to help the elderly and disabled? Join AmeriCorps Seniors today. Tax-free stipend does not affect your Social Security or other benefits that you may receive. Call Vernita Lackey, 307-235-5959 or toll free 1-877-634-1006.

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, 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 Wyoming Historical Society has 2026 Calenders for sale, $15 each, a non-profit donation. Calendars display historic photos that support the annual theme. Please call Scott at 307-217-2810 for information.