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

A non-partisan group focused on cost of living, housing, democracy, health insurance, Medicare for all, public lands, immigration, voting rights and local candidates. They meet Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, the room will vary, ask the librarians. Find them on Facebook and Substack. Come see if it’s a fit.

There will be a Blue Grass Jam Session in the Willow Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Saturday, October 10 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Musicians with any skill level and listeners are all welcome. Call or text Jerry at 307-369-3904 for information.

The Laramie County Library has provided a new schedule of stops for the Mobile Library in Cheyenne and neighboring communities. View the new schedule of stops at lcls.pro/mobile.

Get your shopping done and see the creativeness of the great vendors at the VFW 1881 craft show and flea market on Saturday, October 10 at 9:00am-3:00pm at 2816 East 7th Street. There will be jewelry, crochet items, leather and lots of unique items. Everyone is welcome to come and support the local Veterans. Lunch will be available. Come and enjoy. Please call Suzie at 307-632-4053 with any questions.

Disabled American Veterans-Cheyenne members help all Veterans with Disability Claims, rides to VA medical appointments, Bread/Veggies Tuesday, greeting and giving directions at the VA Hospital and more, for free! Keep donations local by making checks payable to: DAV-Cheyenne. Thank you for “keeping it local”. Come join them the 2nd Saturday each month at the 9:30am meeting, 1119 Converse Avenue.

Have a gardening question? The Laramie County Master Gardeners invite everyone to visit on Saturday, October 10 from 10:30am-12:00pm at the Laramie County Library, Willow Room, first floor, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. They will demonstrate making paper containers for starting seeds. During the winter months, they host an informal, monthly Q&A session with the knowledgeable Ask-A-Master Gardener Team. They look forward to helping you garden successfully in the High Plains.

Join X-JWC for the 2026 Big Bunco Game which will be held at the Moose Club, 1019 South Greeley Highway, on Saturday, October 10 from 11:00am-3:00pm. Doors open at 11:00am so arrive early to enjoy snacks and desserts, $20 per person. Also includes a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Come join them for an afternoon of fun. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Museum.

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 Knights of Pythias annual “Nightmare on 17th Street” Haunted House, at Knights of Pythias Lodge, 312½ West 17th Street, will run from 7:00pm-11:00pm, October 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and 29-31. Tickets are $20 at the door, military discount with military ID. Back by popular demand, Thursday, October 29 will be Blackout Night. Groups will be given glow sticks to navigate their way through the dark. Please, no one under 8 years of age, pregnant ladies or anyone with heart problems for your safety! Call Brian at 307-214-0322 for more information.

Due to the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 12, the City of Cheyenne Sanitation Division will have a modified trash, recycling and yard waste pick-up schedule for the week. Scheduled trash, recycling and yard waste pick-up for the week of October 12-16 will slide forward one day. For more information, contact the Sanitation Division at 307-637-6440.

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

Registration will be held every Wednesday in October at VFW 1881, just off Nationway, lower ballroom, from 12:00pm noon to 6:00pm. Families will need to bring a DFS printout, proof of household income, proof of residency for Laramie County, children’s Social Security Cards or Birth Certificates and Legal Guardianship paperwork if applicable. Families must register in October. Date and time for toy shopping will be on a first come basis so register early. For further information, contact Wendi Henderson, Laramie County Toys for Tots Coordinator, at 678-215-7584

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.

Come join P.E.O. Chapter AQ for their Women’s Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17 at the Eagles Lodge, 1600 Thomes Avenue. Registration begins at 5:30pm, tournament begins at 6:00pm. $15 registration fee per person, goes directly to P.E.O Scholarships. Light snacks are provided and beverages are available for purchase. Door Prizes, three Grand Prizes, 50/50 Raffle and lots of fun!

GFWC Meadowlarks present The Meadowlark Market on October 24 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Blue Federal Credit Union, 2401 East Pershing Boulevard, with arts and crafts. Contact the GFWC Meadowlarks at meadowlarkmkt@gmail.com with any questions.

Cheyenne Women Newcomers and Friends is a fun social group offering the following activities: Canasta, Shanghai Rummy, Pinochle and Dutch Lunches. They meet monthly for each of these activities at various restaurants. They welcome new members. For information, contact Linda at 307-287-8724.

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.

Registration is now open for the City of Cheyenne K-2 Youth Basketball League, a recreational league for kids in kindergarten through second grade. Early registration will continue through October 22. Late registration will run October 23 to November 5, if space is available. The cost of the league is $65 per player. Practices start on January 4, 2027, and games begin on January 9. Registration forms and information can be found online at www.cheyennerecreation.org or in person at the Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Drive. To learn more about coaching or the program, contact David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org.

The Laramie County Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular business meeting at 6:00pm Wednesday, October 28 in the Charles Carpenter Board Room, College Community Center, room 128, 1400 East College Drive. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person. The Facilities and Finance Committee will meet at 10:00am Wednesday, October 28 in the Petersen Conference Room in the LCCC Administration Building. For information about attending the committee meeting, call 307-778-1287. Board and committee meeting documents, along with the Request to Speak form are available at lccc.wy.edu/BoardMeeting.

Frontier United Methodist Church, 1888 East Four Mile Road, invites everyone to shop early for the holidays at their craft show on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00pm-3:00pm. The Shop Early for the Holidays Gift Sale features quaint treasure boxes, handcrafted gift cards, blended wood and acrylic serving pieces, turkey tail fan decor, darling farm animal puzzles, leather pony tail holders, outdoorsman gifts, snarky greeting cards, attitude plant pots, Fuzees which are corn filled creatures microwavable for warmth to calm or rest, holiday socks and wreaths, sports cards, Grace & Gifts books and Bibles, semi-precious stone and silver jewelry, themed pottery bowls, Melles Belles baked goods, John Stephens’s metal and photo art, Kilty Girls Krafts, retired Lego sets, The Dizzy Moose, Norwex and more.

GFWC Women’s Civic League of Cheyenne presents Christmas House December 4-5, Friday 9:00am-7:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am-5:30pm at Hollowberry Manor, 821 East 17th Street. There will be highly curated, handmade gifts and baked goods. Ride the trolley from the tea room at The Asher Building, 500 West 15th Street. VIP Night will occur December 3 from 6:30pm-9:00pm for visitors over 21. Regular admission is $8 with kids 5 and under free. Tickets are available online or at the door. For more information, go online to www.WomensCivicLeagueCheyenne.com or on Facebook and Instagram #ChristmasHouse2026.

The Widows and Widowers group would like to welcome new members who are needing to move on after the loss of their life partner. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 12:30pm at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Avenue. Group lunch twice weekly-once after the Tuesday meeting and 2:00pm lunch on Sundays. Once a month meeting days are insights shared by professionals on ‘need to know issues’, local group outings, tours and lectures. Call Vicki, 307-631-9990 for information on the Tuesday you prefer to start.

There is always something happening in Cheyenne! Fine and performing arts, culture and science. For details and calendar of events, please visit them online at ArtsCheyenne.com.

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 Office of Youth Alternatives Foster Grandparent Program is looking for tutor/mentors that are 55 years and older in Laramie, Platte and Goshen counties to work with children who need extra support in a supervised classroom setting for the 2026-2027 school year. Foster Grandparents make a difference in the lives of children in the 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 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, please 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.

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 available. The staff includes a certified SLP and two certified SLP assistants. Please call 307-638-2610 or send an email cindyanderson51120@gmail.com. They’d love to help your child.

Do you like to work with special needs and horses? Then Cheyenne Therapeutic Equestrian Center is the place for you. No experience needed to volunteer. Hours will vary according to lessons. Contact them at 307-432-2585 or ctecriding@aol.com or on their website at www.ctecriding.org.

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.

Improve your business and community! Vote in 2026. Call or visit the County Clerk’s Office, Cheyenne, 309 West 20th Street, Suite 1530. 307-633-4270. Paid for by Wyoming Voters.

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.